Qualified Social Worker | Permanence

Join Liverpool Children's Services as an Experienced Children's Social Worker (Permanence Teams)

Are you a passionate Children's Social Worker with over 3 years of post-qualification experience? Liverpool Children's Services is looking for skilled professionals to join our Permanence Teams and make a meaningful impact in the lives of Children in Care and Looked After Children.

Why Choose Liverpool?

Liverpool is committed to collaborative practice and improvement, supported by a dedicated senior leadership team that shares a unified goal of enhancing outcomes for children and families. We provide a supportive environment where social workers are empowered to succeed and make a real difference.

What You'll Do:

• Direct Work with Children: Engage with children and young people, using your communication skills to ensure their voices are valued.
• Care and Placement Planning: Develop and implement care plans that focus on long-term stability and individualised support.
• Risk Management: Use a methodical, organised approach to ensure safe placements and minimise risk.
• Collaborative Support: Work closely with our Family Group Conference Service, family support workers, and Early Help teams to provide holistic support to children and families.

What We Offer:

• Contract Stability: Minimum 3-month contract to provide continuity for the children and young people in your care.
• Competitive Pay: Earn up to £42 per hour (Ltd), depending on experience.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a 35-hour workweek with a hybrid working model (3 days per week in Liverpool).
• Supportive Team Environment: Be part of a stable, experienced management team with regular reflective supervision.
• ICT Support: Access to necessary tech and resources to help you work efficiently.

Additional Benefits with Randstad:

• Flexible Hybrid Working: Balance your professional and personal life.
• Mileage Reimbursement: Compensation for travel expenses.
• Dedicated Supervision & Single Point of Contact: Continuous support from a dedicated consultant.
• Professional Development: Access our e-learning platform for CPD and training.
• Weekly Payroll: Competitive rates with prompt, weekly payments.
• Weekly Updates: Regular mailers on locum opportunities in your area.
• Referral Bonus: Earn up to £300 for successful referrals (Terms & Conditions apply).
• Exclusive Discounts: Access free health-care, financial advice, and hundreds of discounts through the Happi App.

Essential Criteria:

• Experience: At least 3 years of post-qualification experience in Children's Social Work, with a focus on Children in Care and Looked After Children.
• ASYE Completion: Must have completed the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE).

Ready to Make a Difference?

Liverpool Children's Services is on a journey of growth and transformation, and we invite experienced social workers to join us in this mission. If you're ready to drive positive change for children and families, we'd love to hear from you!

For more information or to apply, contact Cameron McKenzie at 0330 024 8775 or click "Apply Below," and we'll be in touch.

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.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.