41 Social Worker jobs in Merseyside

Social Worker - Duty & Assessment (Widnes)

Location: Halton

Salary: £37,024 - £48,421 per annum

The Council is a vibrant local authority area encompassing Widnes and Runcorn, with a rich history and heritage, featuring two iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester.

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Adult Social Worker - Mental Health Commissioning and Review Officer

Salford City Council | Up to 30 per hour

Are you an experienced and committed Adult Social Worker with a passion for mental health? Salford City Council is looking for two dedicated professionals to join our community mental health services as Mental Health Commissioning and Review Officers.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a crucial role in ensuring high-quality, person-centred care for individuals with mental health needs across Salford. You'll be integral to our integrated multi-disciplinary teams, working closely with health professionals to deliver the best possible outcomes.

What You'll Do:

As a Mental Health Commissioning and Review Officer, your primary focus will be on:

• Completing 12-month statutory reviews of mental health care packages in strict accordance with the Care Act and Section 117 of the Mental Health Act .
• Working within integrated Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs), with one post based at Prescott House in Little Hulton and the other at Ramsgate House in Lower Broughton .
• Delivering essential social care statutory functions as part of Salford's Section 75 arrangements , embedded within Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.
• Collaborating closely with other Review Officers to ensure efficient and effective service delivery across all CMHTs in Salford.
• Applying a person-centred and strengths-based approach to all aspects of your work, empowering individuals and promoting their well-being.

What We're Looking For:

We're seeking experienced social workers who possess:

• A recognised Social Work qualification (e.g., DipSW, CQSW, BA Hons Social Work, MA Social Work).
• Current registration with Social Work England.
• Proven experience in delivering relevant social care statutory functions within a mental health setting.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and work effectively with service users, carers, and multi-disciplinary teams.
• A commitment to a person-centred and strengths-based approach to social work practice.
• The ability to work efficiently and flexibly to meet the diverse needs of the service.
• A full UK driving license and access to a car are essential, as you'll need to travel regularly around Salford and to out-of-area boroughs for placements.

What We Offer:

• A competitive pay rate of up to 30 per hour.
• The chance to work within a progressive, integrated mental health service in a supportive environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within Salford City Council.
• The satisfaction of making a real difference in the lives of individuals experiencing mental health challenges.

If you're an experienced Mental Health Social Worker ready for a challenging yet highly rewarding role, we encourage you to apply.

Social Worker - Fostering Team

Wigan Council | Up to 35 per hour

Are you an experienced and dedicated Social Worker with a passion for fostering and ensuring the best outcomes for children in care? Wigan Council is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our dynamic Fostering Team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in supporting our foster carers and the children and young people they care for.

We are looking for someone with a strong understanding of the challenges and complexities faced by children in care, and a commitment to providing stable and nurturing environments.

What you'll do:

In this crucial role, you will be responsible for a varied and impactful caseload, including:

• Working directly with Children in Care Social Workers, collaborating closely to ensure seamless transitions and effective care plans for children placed in foster care.
• Utilising your experience in children in care to provide expert guidance and support to foster carers and young people.
• Leading on care planning for children within foster placements, ensuring plans are child-centred, reviewed regularly, and meet their evolving needs.
• Managing complex situations, including involvement in placement with parents assessments and support plans, where appropriate.
• Developing and reviewing pathway plans for young people transitioning from care, ensuring they are well-prepared for independence and future success.
• Providing specialist support to separated young people, understanding their unique needs and helping them navigate their journey.
• Undertaking and supporting life story work, helping children and young people understand their past and build a sense of identity.
• Maintaining accurate and comprehensive records using Liquid Logic , our electronic case management system.
• Undertaking fostering assessments and reviews as required.
• Providing ongoing supervision and support to approved foster carers.

What we're looking for:

• A recognised Social Work qualification (e.g., DipSW, CQSW, BA Hons Social Work, MA Social Work).
• Current registration with Social Work England.
• Significant experience working as a Social Worker within Children in Care services, or a Fostering Team.
• Demonstrable experience in care planning, pathway planning, and undertaking life story work.
• A strong understanding of the issues facing separated young people and how to support them.
• Proficiency in using electronic case management systems, ideally Liquid Logic.
• Excellent assessment, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work autonomously and as part of a team, managing a diverse caseload effectively.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

What we offer:

• A competitive pay rate of up to 35 per hour.
• The opportunity to work within a supportive and dedicated Fostering Team at Wigan Council.
• A chance to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people in care.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and training.

If you are a highly skilled and compassionate Social Worker with the experience and passion to excel in our Fostering Team, we encourage you to apply.

Our client, Knowsley Council, is looking for a Children's social worker required for their Children with Disabilities Team

Benefits of working with Remedy

• A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
• Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
• Referral bonus - up to 250* per person placed.
• Double payrolls each week.

*Terms & Conditions apply

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.

Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.

Our client, Liverpool council, is looking for a Adoption Social Worker to join their team.

This post is in Adoption in Merseyside, the Regional Adoption Agency in the Family Finding Team, to fully understand children's needs and proactively seek out suitable adoptive families.

The candidate will have a strong social work career background within Adoption, as well as having comprehensive understanding of all adoption regulations, legislation, statutory guidance and processes. The role will manage a diverse caseload where the plan is adoption in line with policy and procedure, with a child centered approach, being able to effectively and safely analyse risk in order to make the right decisions.

There will be a need that quality standards are maintained and champion good practice to reduce risks, building on strengths through effective internal and external communication and excel in purposeful effective partnership working to undertake family finding activities. The candidate will have excellent assessment, report preparation and planning skills, completing in an efficient manner according to statutory timescales and you will be confident in direct working and be able to prepare Lifestory books for the child/young person.

Hybrid Working 3 days on site per week- office base Knowsley

Benefits of working with Remedy

• A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
• Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
• Referral bonus - up to 250* per person placed.
• Double payrolls each week.

*Terms & Conditions apply

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.

Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.

Job Title: Senior Social Worker
Location: Newton Le Willows
Salary: 40,000 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

We are working on behalf of a leading provider of specialist care for children and families. This organisation is committed to providing high-quality, innovative services that support families in need in the community. As part of their evolving service, they are to open a family centre that offers a safe and nurturing environment for children and families, providing assessment, support, and guidance.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Social Worker to join and lead their dynamic team at the new family centre in Widnes. You will play a vital role in providing high-quality, evidence-based interventions to children and families facing a range of challenges.
Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of children and families, identifying needs and developing tailored support plans.
• Deliver direct therapeutic interventions, including family therapy, individual therapy, and group work.
• Provide specialist advice and guidance to colleagues and other professionals.
• Participate in case reviews and multi-agency meetings.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of services.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• Qualified Social Worker with relevant professional registration (e.g., Social Work England).
• Significant post-qualifying experience working with children and families.
• Strong assessment, intervention, and therapeutic skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child protection.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Supportive and inclusive working environment.
• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of children and families.

Are you an experienced Children's Social Worker?

Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable children and providing positive outcomes for them?

Yes?

Randstad are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join Sefton Council's Children with Disabilities Team. This is a full time role, offering an amazing pay rate of 35 per hour.

Benefits:

• Hybrid working
• Mileage reimbursement
• Supervision
• Competitive rates of pay
• Weekly pay
• One committed and dedicated point of contact
• An unlimited referrals incentive, giving you a 300 voucher for anyone you refer to us (T&Cs apply)
• A full range of free training available

Responsibilities:

• Complete children and family assessments for children with complex disabilities and health care needs.
• Present the needs of families to disability resource panel to secure packages of care.
• Review packages of care.
• Manage CIN plans, CP plans and CFC plans.
• Chair CIN meetings and Core Group Meetings.
• Attending strategy meetings and completing section 47 enquiries.
• Undertaking statutory visits to children and families and completing direct work.
• Undertaking Capacity assessments and DOLs assessments.
• Court work.
• Take part in the team duty rota and respond to any crisis.

Requirements:

• Social Work Degree or equivalent
• Enhanced DBS
• Social Work England registered

Experience:

• Children

If you have any further questions, or wish to apply for this role then please contact Hannah on (phone number removed) otherwise Apply Below and I will be in touch soon.

Are you thinking about a change in your career but not sure about this role? Whether you are an existing candidate, new to the locum market and are exploring some options or looking for a new permanent role, we have several exciting opportunities with competitive pay & flexibility. If you wish to discuss this further please call (phone number removed) and we would be happy to have a confidential discussion.

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.

Are you an experienced Children's Social Worker?

Do you have CP and MASH experience?

Do you want to make a real impact on children's lives?

Yes?

Randstad are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join Knowsley Council's CP/MASH team. This is a full time role offering 35 per hour.

Benefits:

• Hybrid working
• Mileage reimbursement
• Supervision
• Dedicated consultant - one point of contact
• Keep your CPD/training up to date by accessing our e-learning online portal
• Weekly payroll
• Competitive pay rates
• Working with a top local authority
• Weekly mailers keeping you up to date with locum posts within your locality
• Receive up to 300 for referring a friend or colleague (T&Cs apply)

Responsibilities:

• You will work as part of a Duty rota.
• You will work alongside Early Help teams, Police and other agencies.
• You will screen and assess referral at the front door and determine if the child and family require social work intervention.
• You will be attending specialist panels YOT / early help / DRM children's and adults.
• You will be supporting with taking calls and offering advice to professionals.
• Complete any other management directed tasks.

Requirements:

• Social Work England registered
• Enhanced DBS
• Social Work Degree or equivalent

Experience:

• Children

If you have any further questions, or wish to apply for this role then please contact Hannah on (phone number removed) otherwise Apply Below and I will be in touch soon.

Are you thinking about a change in your career but not sure about this role? Whether you are an existing candidate, new to the locum market and are exploring some options or looking for a new permanent role, we have several exciting opportunities with competitive pay & flexibility. If you wish to discuss this further please call (phone number removed) and we would be happy to have a confidential discussion.

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.