About the Role:
Liverpool City Council are looking for a qualified Social Worker to join their Looked after Children Team.
Contracted Hours: 35 hours per week (Full-Time)
Key Responsibilities:
- Hold and manage a complex and varied caseload with appropriate supervision, guidance, and support, in line with team functions, policies, procedures, statutory guidance, and legislation.
- Be accountable for complex decision-making on allocated cases, ensuring professional judgment, evidence-based tools, critical reflection, and analysis inform decisions.
- Identify and assess risk and need levels in complex situations, ensuring the safety and welfare of children is prioritized.
- Undertake timely work within the Public Law Outline framework, including pre-proceedings, preparing court statements, and presenting evidence in court.
- Conduct parenting assessments using best practice tools to inform interventions.
- Model critical reflection and evidence-based decision-making, supporting others in developing these skills.
- Apply a range of social work interventions with children, young people, and families to reduce risk, promote change, and achieve positive outcomes.
- Deliver protective and supportive services for vulnerable children.
- Complete high-quality single assessments with robust risk and needs analysis to inform the child’s care plan.
Requirements:
- Qualified Social Worker
- Registered with Social Work England
- Eligible to work in the UK
Interested?
For more information on this role or to apply, get in touch with our vendor department who will arrange for a specialist consultant to get in contact with you:
0203 906 8670