Social Worker - Safeguarding Service

Job Summary:

• As a qualified and experienced Children’s Social Worker, you will effectively manage a diverse caseload of children, young people and families within the Permanence Service, covering Children in Care and Children Looked After
• As a Children’s Social Worker, you will be confident in undertaking direct work using as well as completing comprehensive analytical assessments within set timescales
• You will be responsible for complex decision making, being able to clearly identify levels of risk, always ensuring the safety and welfare of children and young people, using your professional judgement, critical reflection and evidence-based tools
• Social workers are always innovative and creative in using a wide range of social work interventions to minimise risk and improve outcomes, ensuring that the child/young person is always centre to the plan and their voice is heard throughout
• You will be confident to build and maintain professional relationships with excellent communication and engagement skills
• This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and up to date registration with Social Work England as a qualified Social Worker.

About Liverpool City Council:

Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making the city a better place. The team set ambitious targets to meet and people are required to be driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for the community. Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference by transforming the way work is complete and placing residents at the heart of everything.

Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to the community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents.