qualified social worker | permanence.

Are you a committed Qualified Social Worker with a passion for seeing a child's journey through to the end?

Do you have a drive for providing first-class support and achieving permanence for children and young people?

We have a fantastic Locum Social Work opportunity based within a Permanence team in the Wirral area. This is a unique role for a practitioner who thrives on continuity, managing cases from the initial assessment through to CP, PLO, and Court proceedings. You will be part of a supportive environment dedicated to delivering the best possible service to families.

Benefits:

• Dedicated consultant - one point of contact
• Keep your CPD/training up to date by accessing our e-learning online portal
• Weekly payroll
• Weekly mailers keeping you up to date with locum posts within your locality
• Receive up to £300 for referring a friend or colleague (T&Cs apply)

Responsibilities:

• Undertaking Section 17 assessments and high-level Section 47 child protection enquiries.
• Managing a complex caseload including Child in Need (CIN) and Child Protection (CP) plans.
• Leading on the Public Law Outline (PLO) process, including drafting legal gatekeeping papers and attending meetings.
• Managing Care Proceedings, writing witness statements, and providing evidence in court.
• Driving cases toward permanence, ensuring timely outcomes for children via reunification, SGO, or long-term care.
• Maintaining strong, multi-agency relationships with partner agencies to ensure holistic support.

To be considered for this Social Worker role you ideally will have:

• 3+ years' experience working within a frontline CIN/CP or Court team.
• Strong knowledge of the Public Law Outline and court processes.
• Social Work England registered.
• BSc Social Work or equivalent.
• The ability to work well individually and within a high-paced team.

If interested....please apply today! ...