Social Worker - Children in Care

Are you an experienced Children's Social Worker looking for a long-term Children in Care (LAC) opportunity within a supportive and well-established service?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable Merseyside based local authority that is committed to providing outstanding support to children in care while ensuring Social Workers have the resources, flexibility, and management support needed to deliver high-quality practice.

Working within the Children in Care team, you will support children and young people throughout their care journey, helping to achieve permanence, stability, and positive long-term outcomes. You'll be joining a service with experienced leadership, strong team stability, and a culture that values relationship-based practice.

Package & Benefits

• £40per hour
• Long-term contract offering stability and continuity
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• Supportive and accessible management team
• Stable service with excellent staff retention
• Opportunity to work within a well-regarded Children in Care service
• Regular supervision and professional support
• About the Service
• You will be joining a highly regarded Children in Care service with a strong focus on achieving the best possible outcomes for children and young people. The team benefits from experienced leadership, established processes, and a commitment to ensuring Social Workers have manageable workloads and the support needed to build meaningful relationships with young people.
• Key Responsibilities
• Manage a caseload of Children in Care
• Undertake statutory visits and reviews
• Develop and review care plans to ensure positive outcomes
• Work closely with foster carers, residential providers, and partner agencies
• Support permanence planning, including long-term fostering, special guardianship, and adoption where appropriate
• Prepare high-quality reports for reviews and court proceedings when required
• Build strong relationships with children and young people to ensure their voices are central to planning
• About You
• Qualified Social Worker
• Registered with Social Work England
• Recent experience within a Children in Care, Looked After Children, or Permanence Team
• Strong care planning and relationship-based practice skills
• Ability to work effectively with children, families, and partner agencies

If you're considering a move, looking for a long-term contract, or simply want to explore whether this opportunity could be right for you, we'd be happy to arrange a confidential discussion.

Contact Leo on or email more information.

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