Social Worker Children & Families
Job in
St Helens, Merseyside, L34 2GA, England, UK
Listed on 2026-01-23
Listing for:
Ribble Recruitment
Full Time, Part Time
position Listed on 2026-01-23
Job specializations:
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Social Work
Child Development/Support, Family Advocacy & Support Services, Community Health -
Child Care/Nanny
Child Development/Support
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Experienced 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.
Salary
£42,000 – £44,000 per annum (progression available)
Working Pattern
* Hybrid working
* Typically 3 days per week in the office
* Core hours:
Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm
* Emergency Duty Team covers out-of-hours
Available Roles
We 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 Protection
About the Teams
Child Protection & Children with Disabilities (CWD)
* Manage safeguarding concerns and children at risk of significant harm
* Referrals progressed from MASH
* Completion of Single Assessments within 35 days
* Work includes CIN plans, Child Protection plans, and care proceedings
* Strong multi-agency collaboration
Children Looked After & Young People’s Teams
* Manage cases subject to care orders or care proceedings
* Close working with Fostering and Adoption services
* Regular care planning meetings
* Development of Personal Education Plans (PEPs)
* Supporting young people towards independence and transition to adulthood
Candidate Requirements
To be considered, you must have:
* A recognised Social Work qualification
* Social Work England registration
* Significant post-qualification experience in Children’s Social Care
* Eligibility to work in the UK
* Willingness to complete compliance documentation, including DBS and confidentiality agreements
If this is something you are interested in, please click apply or send your CV to the email provided
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