Social Worker - Youth Prevention and Transition (YPT) 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 Youth Prevention and Transition (YPT) Team within Children's Services.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a specialist multi-agency team that works with young people who have been involved in offending behaviour. The team's aim is to prevent re-offending, promote positive change, and support young people as they transition successfully into adulthood.
If you're motivated by helping young people overcome barriers and achieve their full potential, this is the perfect opportunity to make a lasting difference.
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:
- Work directly with young people involved in offending or at risk of offending, providing targeted interventions and support
- Develop individualised care and intervention plans to address risks, promote positive behaviour, and encourage engagement with education, employment, or training
- Collaborate closely with Youth Justice, education providers, health, police, and community partners to deliver joined-up, effective support
- Support transition planning for young people moving into adulthood, ensuring continuity of care and positive outcomes
- Prepare professional assessments and reports, including for court or multi-agency meetings, ensuring decisions are informed and child-focused
- Promote a strengths-based approach, empowering young people to make positive, lasting changes
To be considered for this role, you will ideally have:
- Experience working with young people involved in or at risk of offending, or within Youth Justice, Child Protection, or similar social care settings
- Court experience and confidence in preparing and presenting professional assessments and reports
Social Work England (SWE) registration
A BSc or equivalent qualification in Social Work - Excellent communication, resilience, and a passion for helping young people achieve their goals.
Join a council that truly believes in supporting both its staff and the children in its care.
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
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