Social Worker - Children Looked After / Court Team
📍 Huyton, Merseyside (Hybrid - 3 days office)
💰 £42,839 per annum
🕒 Up to 36 hours per week | Full-time or Part-time
📅 Permanent | Start May 2026

We are currently recruiting for 2 Qualified Social Workers to join a Children Looked After / Court Team within a well-established local authority on a strong improvement journey.

This is a non-case holding role within an Accelerated Permanence Team, offering a fantastic opportunity to focus on court work, permanence planning and achieving positive outcomes for children in care.

🔹 The Role

* Work within a Court / LAC team supporting children in care

* Contribute to court proceedings and permanency planning

* Prepare high-quality reports and assessments

* Work closely with multi-agency partners and legal teams

* Support children, young people and families through the care process

🔹 Requirements

* Qualified Social Worker

* Registered with Social Work England

* Experience within Children's Social Care

* Strong report writing and court work experience

* Ability to build strong professional relationships

🔹 What's on Offer

* Competitive salary of £42,839

* Hybrid working (typically 3 days in the office)

* 28 days annual leave + bank holidays

* Local Government Pension Scheme

* Structured induction and ongoing training

* Clear progression pathways

* Regular reflective supervision and strong management support

* Wellbeing support and staff benefits package

* Free parking currently available

🔹 Additional Information

* Enhanced DBS required

* Must have the right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)

* Interviews will be competency-based

💬 This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking team where you can truly make a difference to children and young people.

📩 Apply now or contact us for more information