£40,000 - £44,999 Per Annum
Full Time
Permanent
Knowsley, Merseyside
Social Care
Posted 10 hours ago
Expires In 28 Days
Job Description
Social Worker – Children & Families (Permanent)
📍 Location: Knowsley (Hybrid working available)
💼 Contract: Permanent
💰 Salary: £40,000 – £44,999 per annum
🕒 Full-Time / Flexible Working Options Available
Shape Futures. Make a Real Difference Every Day Are you a passionate, qualified Social Worker ready to make a lasting impact? Knowsley Council is offering an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking, improving Children & Families service that is on a clear journey toward excellence.
This is more than just a job – it’s your chance to be part of a transformational service, where your work directly improves the lives of children, young people, and families.
About the Role
Why Join Knowsley?
✅ Be part of a service on the rise – strong leadership, clear vision, and real investment
✅ Flexible working options – including condensed hours, part-time, and hybrid (2–3 days office-based)
✅ Manageable caseloads – enabling you to focus on meaningful, relationship-based practice
✅ Visible impact – work within a close community where you see the difference you make
✅ Supportive culture – a collaborative environment where your contribution is valued
✅ Career development – ongoing learning, progression opportunities, and a focus on professional growth
✅ Excellent location – well connected across the North West for easy commuting
About You
Apply today to join a service where you can thrive, innovate, and make a real difference every day.
📍 Location: Knowsley (Hybrid working available)
💼 Contract: Permanent
💰 Salary: £40,000 – £44,999 per annum
🕒 Full-Time / Flexible Working Options Available
Shape Futures. Make a Real Difference Every Day Are you a passionate, qualified Social Worker ready to make a lasting impact? Knowsley Council is offering an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking, improving Children & Families service that is on a clear journey toward excellence.
This is more than just a job – it’s your chance to be part of a transformational service, where your work directly improves the lives of children, young people, and families.
About the Role
- Support children, young people, and families through complex circumstances, focusing on safety, stability, and wellbeing.
- Work proactively to prevent escalation, keeping children safely within their families wherever possible.
- Build strong, trusting relationships to empower families and create sustainable change.
- Contribute to care planning that enhances education, emotional wellbeing, and long-term outcomes.
- Work as part of a multi-agency network, ensuring effective safeguarding and decision-making.
- Use your professional judgement to influence practice and contribute to service development.
Why Join Knowsley?
✅ Be part of a service on the rise – strong leadership, clear vision, and real investment
✅ Flexible working options – including condensed hours, part-time, and hybrid (2–3 days office-based)
✅ Manageable caseloads – enabling you to focus on meaningful, relationship-based practice
✅ Visible impact – work within a close community where you see the difference you make
✅ Supportive culture – a collaborative environment where your contribution is valued
✅ Career development – ongoing learning, progression opportunities, and a focus on professional growth
✅ Excellent location – well connected across the North West for easy commuting
About You
- Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration
- Passionate about achieving positive, lasting outcomes for children and families
- Confident communicator with the ability to build effective relationships
- Strong understanding of safeguarding and statutory frameworks
- Committed to continuous professional development and service improvement
- Hybrid working with a requirement to attend the office 2–3 days per week
- Applications welcomed from local and wider applicants
- Knowsley Council is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and encourages applications from underrepresented groups
- Sponsorship is not available for this role
Apply today to join a service where you can thrive, innovate, and make a real difference every day.