Social Worker

Description

JOB ADVERTExperienced Social Workers - Children's Social Care (Permanent)Location: Merseyside

Working Pattern: Hybrid Working

Hours: Full-time

Ribble Recruitment is assisting a North West local authority with the recruitment of experienced, permanent Social Workers across several Children's Social Care teams. These are excellent opportunities to join well-established services with manageable caseloads, strong management support, and a genuine commitment to hybrid working.

SalaryGBP42,839 - GBP44,075 per annum (progression available)

Working PatternHybrid workingTypically 3 days per week in the officeCore hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-5pmEmergency Duty Team covers out-of-hoursAvailable RolesWe are recruiting the following experienced Social Worker positions:

1 x Young People's Team (16-18 years)2 x Children Looked After (CLA)2 x Children with Disabilities (CWD)3 x Child ProtectionAbout the TeamsChild Protection & Children with Disabilities (CWD)

Manage safeguarding concerns and children at risk of significant harmReferrals progressed from MASHCompletion of Single Assessments within 35 daysWork includes CIN plans, Child Protection plans, and care proceedingsStrong multi-agency collaborationChildren Looked After & Young People's Teams

Manage cases subject to care orders or care proceedingsClose working with Fostering and Adoption servicesRegular care planning meetingsDevelopment of Personal Education Plans (PEPs)Supporting young people towards independence and transition to adulthoodCandidate RequirementsTo be considered, you must have:

A recognised Social Work qualificationSocial Work England registrationSignificant post-qualification experience in Children's Social CareEligibility to work in the UKWillingness to complete compliance documentation, including DBS and confidentiality agreementsRecruitment ProcessOne-stage online interviewFocused on practical experience within Children's Social Care and understanding of relevant legislationInterviews scheduled for late March 2026How to ApplyRibble Recruitment is supporting the hiring organisation by managing candidate sourcing, screening, and the initial stages of the recruitment process.

Lewis Ashcroft

Ribble Recruitment

Ad ID: 5417714154