Social Worker - Child Protection Team
Make a Real Difference Every Day
We're proud to be working in partnership with Knowsley Council to recruit passionate and experienced Social Workers for their Child Protection team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive, progressive local authority that truly values its people. You'll be part of a team where manageable caseloads, reflective supervision, and high quality practice are central all to ensure children and families receive the best possible support and protection.
Benefits:
... - £42,839 - £44,075 (depending on experience).
- Full time, part time, or flexible hours
- Hyrbid Working
- Permanent contract with excellent career progression opportunities.
- Flexible and hybrid working options to support work-life balance.
- Free on-site parking at Nutgrove Villa.
- A genuinely supportive management team that prioritises staff wellbeing and professional development.
What You'll Do:
- Manage a manageable Child Protection caseload, ensuring all work is focused on improving outcomes for children and young people
- Undertake child protection investigations, assessments, and direct work with families in complex situations
- Develop and implement robust care and safety plans, ensuring timely interventions and effective multi-agency collaboration
- Work closely with schools, health professionals, police, and partner agencies to safeguard and support children
- Prepare and present reports for court proceedings, case conferences, and statutory reviews
- Promote child-centred, strengths-based practice, empowering families to make sustainable changes
To be considered for this role, you will ideally have:
- Experience within a Child Protection, Safeguarding, or similar statutory social work team
- Court experience and confidence in preparing and presenting professional reports
- Social Work England (SWE) registration
- A BSc or equivalent qualification in Social Work
- Strong communication skills, emotional resilience, and a genuine passion for protecting vulnerable children.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and want to be part of a progressive, compassionate authority….this could be the perfect move for you.
For more information or confidential discussion please contact - 0330 0248 775 or email
Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
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