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CE Social Worker

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

Bootle, L20 3DL

Salary

£37,280 to £40,777

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full time

Closing date

1 September 2026

2 days left

Job description

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Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, we do not accept CV’s (unless specified on the advert).

Please fully complete the online application form.

 

This is a pivotal role within the My SPACE Team, working to support children and young people who are at risk of exploitation or who are being exploited. As a CE Social Worker, you will play a key role in building trusted relationships and delivering meaningful, one-to-one support to help safeguard and empower vulnerable young people.

You will be responsible for engaging children directly, completing targeted interventions, and supporting them to understand risk, build resilience, and make safer choices. You will work closely with colleagues, partner agencies, and families to ensure a coordinated and child centred approach.

This role requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, can respond to changing circumstances, and is confident in managing a varied workload. You will need to be organised, proactive, and able to work both independently and as part of a supportive team.

Key Responsibilities Include

Delivering direct one-to-one interventions with children and young people

Building and maintaining positive, professional relationships with those at risk

Effectively managing and prioritising a varied caseload

Maintaining accurate and detailed records with strong attention to detail

Handling sensitive information with a high level of confidentiality and professionalism

Working collaboratively with multi-agency partners to support the child’s needs

Using digital systems and tools (e.g. Microsoft Office, Teams) to support casework and communication

This role suits someone who is passionate about safeguarding and making a genuine difference in the lives of children. You will be committed to high standards of practice, confident in engaging young people, and motivated to work both independently and as part of a team to achieve positive outcomes.

The closing date for this vacancy is Tuesday 1st September 2026. (or earlier in the event of high volume of applications being received).

Provisional interview dates are Thursday 10th September 2026

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

LG Jobs

First seen

12 August 2026

Last checked

31 August 2026

Salary, closing date and description are taken from the employer's advert. The original advert always takes precedence.

About the employer

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Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

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