Social Worker - Children in Care / Permanence Team

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Social Worker - Children in Care / Permanence
Location: Liverpool, UK
Salary: £40.00 Hourly
Contract: Ongoing | Full Time / Part Time Available

Social Worker required for an ongoing opportunity within the Children in Care / Permanence Team in Liverpool. This role offers the chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of children and young people while working within a supportive and dynamic team. With both full-time and part-time options available, this is a flexible and rewarding opportunity to enhance your career within Children's Social Care.

Perks and benefits:

• Full Time / Part Time: Work on a schedule that suits you, supporting a healthy work-life balance

• Competitive Hourly Rate: Earn £40.00 per hour, benefiting from the flexibility and financial advantages of locum work

• Variety and Experience: Broaden your professional experience by working with a diverse range of children and cases

• Network Growth: Build strong professional relationships through collaborative work with multi-disciplinary teams across Liverpool

• Boost Your CV: Gain valuable experience within Children in Care and Permanence services to support career progression

Role Overview:
The Social Worker in the Children in Care / Permanence Team plays a crucial role in supporting looked-after children and young people to achieve stability, safety, and positive long-term outcomes. The role focuses on care planning, permanence planning, placement stability, and life-story work, working collaboratively with children, carers, families, and partner agencies.

What you will do:

• Manage a caseload of looked-after children in line with statutory requirements

• Develop, implement, and review care plans and permanence plans

• Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns, undertaking direct work with children

• Contribute to care proceedings and prepare high-quality reports for court and decision-making forums

• Prepare for and attend Looked After Child (LAC) reviews, ensuring statutory duties are met

• Work collaborati