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Knowsley Council is seeking dedicated and qualified Social Workers to join their "journey to good." With a focus on improving life chances for the borough's youth, the Council offers a supportive, inclusive environment characterised by professional autonomy and a robust benefits package. Successful candidates will benefit from a bespoke induction, monthly career supervisions, and a commitment to work-life balance through agile hybrid working.
Job Responsibility:
Manage Caseloads: Maintain statutory visits and reviews (for CP, CWD, and CLA) or drive permanence planning through expert legal documentation (for Court Team)
Advocate & Represent: Act as a champion for children's rights in statutory meetings and provide expert testimony during court proceedings
Collaborate Regionally: Work seamlessly with schools, health services, and the police to ensure a multi-agency, holistic approach to child welfare
Drive Quality: Contribute to service improvements by embedding learning from audits and participating in Signs of Safety group sessions
Professional Engagement: Commit to four-weekly reflective supervision and 'MyTime' career development to ensure continuous professional growth.
Requirements:
Children services
be able to manage challenging situations
university
BA in social work
What we offer:
28 days annual leave (rising with service) plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase 10 additional days
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
Cycle to Work schemes
specific support forums (LGBTQ+, Neurodiverse, and Black & Minority Workers groups)