Advanced Social Worker - Children's Services (Early Help Team)Location: Liverpool, Merseyside
Pay Rate: Up to £42 per hour
Contract: Initial 3-month minimum
Hours: 35 per week (Hybrid - 3 days in Liverpool)Join a forward-thinking and supportive Early Help team in Liverpool, where your expertise can make a real difference in the lives of children and families.We're looking for an experienced and passionate Qualified Social Worker (minimum 3 years PQE and completion of ASYE) to take on a rewarding role within our Families and Early Help Service. This non-statutory, case-holding role is capped at 12 families (approximately 25 children), allowing you to focus on quality over quantity.
Why Join the Children's Services?There's never been a more exciting time to be part of our journey. With a committed and visionary senior leadership team, Liverpool is focused on delivering outstanding services and driving improvement through collaborative practice.We offer:
- Stable and supportive management - permanent team and service managers
- Regular reflective supervision
- Hybrid working model - 3 days per week in the office
- Comprehensive Early Help support services, including Family Group Conferencing and dedicated family support workers
- Fully equipped ICT kit and technical support
The RoleWorking in line with social care legislation and best practice, you'll:
- Undertake early-stage assessments with children and families
- Use your knowledge and experience to identify needs and deliver effective interventions
- Build strong, meaningful relationships with families to support positive outcomes
- Apply your court experience and safeguarding expertise to complex situations
- Deliver person-centred, strengths-based support
- Ensure sustainable results and empower families to thrive
What We're Looking ForWe're seeking a dedicated professional who is:
- Registered with Social Work England
- Degree or equivalent in Social work
- Experienced in safeguarding and court work
- Skilled in multi-agency and multi-disciplinary working
- Excellent at mediation, negotiation, and communication
- Knowledgeable in current legislation and best practice
- Flexible, creative, and committed to continuous improvement
You'll also need:
- A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
- Minimum 3 years post-qualified experience
- Strong working knowledge of fostering legislation and care planning
- Ability to manage a caseload, assess risk, and develop tailored support plans
Pertemps Offers You: - A dedicated consultant with access to social work roles across the UK
- Streamlined registration and compliance support
- Referral schemes and ongoing incentives
- Reliable, prompt payroll
This role is easily commutable from: Liverpool, Birkenhead, Wirral, Widnes, Warrington, Sefton, Wigan, St Helens, Runcorn, Chester, Ellesmere Port, Skelmersdale, and surrounding areas.If you're an experienced social worker ready to take the next step in your career and make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.
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