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Social Worker

Service Care Solutions - Social Work
Posted 9 hours ago, valid for 9 days
Location

Prenton, Merseyside CH43 3ET, England

Salary

£250 per day

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Wirral Council is seeking experienced Social Workers for their Permanence and Assessment & Intervention teams to improve outcomes for children and families.
  • Candidates must have a minimum of two years of relevant experience and hold HCPC/Social Work England registration.
  • The role offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and manageable caseloads to support high-quality practice.
  • Responsibilities include conducting assessments, planning interventions, and engaging in court work as needed.
  • The council provides ongoing training opportunities and a supportive environment to help social workers thrive in their roles.
Social Worker (Experienced) – Permanence and Assessment & Intervention TeamWirral CouncilAbout the RoleWirral Council is a supportive and forward-thinking authority, committed to nurturing and developing our social care workforce. We equip our social workers with the tools, resources, and support they need to deliver high-quality services to children and families. We are currently looking for experienced Social Workers to join our Permanence and Assessment & Intervention teams to help make a real difference in the lives of children and young people.You'll be part of a dedicated and close-knit team, working collaboratively to provide the best outcomes. With manageable caseloads, flexible working, and access to training opportunities, we ensure you have everything you need to thrive in your role.Key Responsibilities
  • Manage a fair and balanced caseload within either Assessment & Intervention or Permanence teams.
  • Conduct assessments, plan interventions, and provide support for children and families in need.
  • Work closely with professionals across agencies to ensure effective safeguarding and long-term stability for children.
  • Undertake court work, including preparing reports and giving evidence when required.
  • Engage in direct work with children and families, using our Supporting Families, Enhancing Futures model.
  • Contribute to Wirral’s commitment to continuous improvement and service excellence.
What We’re Looking For
  • Qualified and experienced Social Workers with HCPC/Social Work England registration.
  • Proven experience in child protection, court work, assessments, and intervention.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with multi-agency partners.
  • Strong assessment, analytical, and communication skills.
  • A commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for children and young people.
What We Offer
  • Hybrid and flexible working, including remote working and an agile working kit.
  • A manageable caseload to support effective and high-quality practice.
  • Access to ongoing training and development, available to both permanent and agency staff.
  • A dynamic and ambitious council, committed to regeneration and service excellence.
How to ApplyIf you are interested, please call Chris Richardson on or email me your CV – .ukIf this role isn’t right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £350.The benefits of working with SCS:
  • A specialist dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact.
  • Exceptional referral bonuses - £350 per referral placed in to work!
  • An extensive & exclusive range of Social Work vacancies across the UK
  • Nationwide provider Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities.
  • Payroll service twice a week.
  • Ltd and PAYE payment options available.
  • Annual training budget of up to £250 and continued online CPD training.
  • Excellent Annual Loyalty schemes / bonuses.
  • DBS disclosures provided via fast-track online services free of charge.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.