Experienced Social Worker (Children's) - Social Care Qualified in Huyton

Experienced Social Worker (Children’s) – Social Care Qualified

Location: Knowsley, Merseyside
Team: Children with Disabilities Team
Vacancies: x3
Hours: 36 hours per week
Working Pattern: Hybrid – 3 days office-based in Huyton and 2 days working from home
Pay Rate: £31.69 per hour (Umbrella)

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting 3 Experienced Social Workers (Children’s) – Social Care Qualified to join the Children with Disabilities Team within Knowsley Council.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced, qualified Social Workers to join a dedicated service focused on promoting the welfare, safeguarding and best interests of children and young people with disabilities and their families.

You will manage a varied and complex caseload, undertaking assessments, completing child-centred direct work and developing effective care plans that reflect the individual needs, wishes and feelings of children and young people.

The role offers hybrid working, with 3 days per week office-based in Huyton and 2 days working remotely, providing a balance of collaborative team working and flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote the welfare, safety and safeguarding of children and young people with disabilities and their families across Knowsley.
• Undertake timely and comprehensive assessments in line with the Framework for the Assessment of Children in Need and their Families and Working Together to Safeguard Children guidance.
• Ensure assessments and care planning actively involve children, young people, their families and all relevant partner agencies.
• Undertake direct work with children and young people using a child-centred approach, ensuring their wishes, feelings and views are heard and considered.
• Manage a complex and varied caseload, ensuring appropriate interventions and timely decision-making.
• Prepare and formulate effective care plans that reflect the individual needs, views and wishes of children and young people with disabilities.
• Maintain accurate, high-quality case records and produce reports in accordance with service policies, procedures and national guidance.
• Work in an anti-oppressive manner, ensuring equality, diversity and inclusion are reflected throughout practice and case recording.
• Demonstrate practice in accordance with the Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF) and Knowledge and Skills Statement (KSS), appropriate to your grade and experience.
• Support Newly Qualified Social Workers undertaking their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE), where required, through the role of an Assessor.
• Participate in service development activities, promoting continuous improvement and the effective use of resources.
• Maintain your own professional development, ensuring compliance with Social Work England requirements and relevant service standards.
• Comply with the Council's financial regulations and undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade that support the objectives of the service.

Our Commitment to Children and Young People

As part of your role, you will share a collective responsibility to support and champion children and young people who are cared for by the Council, as well as young people who are care experienced.

Knowsley Council is committed to ensuring that every child and young person is treated with the same commitment, care and ambition that any parent would provide, regardless of the employee's role or service area.

Children and young people want Council employees to be genuine, supportive and approachable, to remain alert to any worries or concerns, and to ensure that safeguarding is always promoted and responded to appropriately.

You will be expected to uphold these values and contribute towards creating a safe, positive and supportive environment for every child and young person.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking experienced, qualified Social Workers who can demonstrate:

• A recognised Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England.
• Experience of working with children, young people and families within a statutory social care setting.
• Strong assessment, care planning and safeguarding skills.
• Experience of managing complex caseloads and making sound professional decisions.
• The ability to undertake effective direct work with children and young people, including those with disabilities.
• Excellent communication, report-writing and multi-agency working skills.
• A commitment to child-centred, inclusive and anti-oppressive practice.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a wider multidisciplinary team.
• Must have a UK passport or a full right to work in the UK. 

Apply today to be considered for one of these three opportunities within Knowsley's Children with Disabilities Team.

For more information, please contact Shivashni Govender at LinsCare!