Benefits
Full time and part time vacancies available with up to 36 hours per weekA friendly, supportive team who genuinely cares about their employeesA smaller local authority in easy commuting distance from across the North WestHybrid working optionsFree parkingA new engaging and ambitious leadership team in place, who will ensure that you work in an environment where you feel recognised, valued, and listened to.Flexible working, manageable caseloads and a vast array of employee benefits details of which can be found belowAdditional Benefits:A Disability Confident Employer, meaning they offer Inclusive & accessible recruitment, offering an interview to disabled people, providing reasonable adjustments, & supporting existing employees.Generous Holiday Entitlement: starting at 28 days leave with an option to buy additional 10 days leaveManageable Workloads - directors of their service work closely with the Heads of Service & Team Managers to ensure caseloads are manageable & you are supported.Differentiated sickness absence for individuals living with a disability.Menopause policy supporting women in the workplace.Local Government Pension SchemeNewly Developed Bespoke Four-Week Induction ProgrammeHigh Quality IT Kit supporting agile working arrangementsLearning & Career Development: Knowsley offer a wide range of blended learning opportunities available to all employees, which will be relevant to your job & progressionSupportive Practice Improvement Team - They have a team of experienced staff who build positive working relationships with staff to work alongside you to embed learning from audits or reviews.A range of Workers Groups, g., Black & Minority Workers' Group, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Forum, Neurodiverse Staff Support Group.Well-being Support: Knowsley want to improve the well-being of our employees both in & out of the workplaceApprenticeship OfferSecondment OpportunitiesMy Time - Monthly supervisions scheduled with you. This is your one-to-one time solely focused on your career developmentReflective Supervision - 4 weeklyAccess to Signs of Safety Group SupervisionNewly Developed Progression PathwayLearning at Work Week: A yearly celebration awards to recognise & celebrate individual practice across the council.Visible and accessible Leadership including Monthly Principal Social Worker (PSW) drop-in sessionsThemed Practice Learning Week: Providing a range of bitesize learning opportunities.Cycle to Work Scheme: We are committed to greener transport solutions. Our scheme entitles you to significant discounts on the price of a new bike & safety equipment.Eye Tests: We provide all display screen users with a free eye test on request. We have a corporate eye care scheme which includes a contribution to the cost of glassesChildcare VouchersFree Refreshments - Tea, Coffee and MilkDiscounted Gym MembershipCredit Union MembershipVIVUP Discounts & Savings The program offers a staff discount scheme.Qualifications & Experience:To be successful in this role you must have,Hold a Social Work England registration.Be eligible to work in the UK.Hold a full UK driving licence.Social Work Qualification, degree or equivalent.At least 2 years' experience as a social worker within children's services.Reasonable Adjustments:If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or withiVision insuranceFlexible schedule
Additional Information
Job Title: Social Worker - Children Looked After
Location: Knowsley
Pay Rate: £42,839 per annum rising to £44,074 after 12 months (Full time and Part time)
Job Description:
Liquid Personnel is in partnership with a client in Knowsley to recruit a Social Worker for their Children Looked After Team.
Are you a qualified Social Worker? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of children and families through effective social care? Do you want to be part of a team that cares and values your knowledge, experience, and you as a person?
If so, Knowsley Children's Services could be the place for you.
Following their recent Ofsted inspection, Our Clients Children's Social Care Services (CSC) department is on an improvement journey - one they would love you to be part of.
What will your responsibilities be?
As a Children Looked After Social Worker you will be picking up cases from Initial Hearing and therefore you will be covering Court work without Child Protection or Child in Need. You would be expected to have a maximum of 3-4 sets of proceedings at one team. Within this team you will be offering permanency planning for Children.
Interested in this role?
Apply on the company's website.
Liquidpersonnel · Knowsley