Children’s Social Worker – Knowsley
Pertemps Social Care Recruitment
Knowsley, Prescot
Salary
£81,120
Contract
Contract
Hours
Full time
Closing date
Not specified
In plain English
What this job actually involves
As a Children's Social Worker in Knowsley, you'll work with families to keep children safe. You'll help with cases that might need court involvement, and make decisions to protect children. This job suits people who enjoy working with families and are good at problem-solving. You'll need to be flexible with your working hours, as you'll be on a rota.
What you'll need
- You'll need at least 2 years of experience as a Children's Social Worker.
- You'll need to be registered with the HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) as a qualified social worker.
- You'll need to be able to work in a team and communicate well with colleagues, families, and other professionals.
- You'll need to be able to make decisions quickly and work under pressure.
- You'll need to be flexible with your working hours, including evenings and weekends.
How to boost your chances
- Make sure you have a good understanding of the Children in Need (CIN) and Child Protection (CP) processes.
- Practice your case management skills and be ready to talk about your experience in an interview.
- Research Knowsley MB Council and their approach to social work to show your interest in the role.
- Consider getting a mentor or supervisor to help you prepare for the challenges of this job.
- Be prepared to talk about your experience of working with families and your approach to building relationships.
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Job description
Pay rate – £39 per hour Contract – Temporary Knowsley MB Council are currently recruiting experienced children’s Social Workers for their CIN/cp team. Hybrid working available Social Workers undertake duty on a 1 in 8-week rota. During duty weeks, newly allocated cases are progressed up to first hearing, after which they are transferred on for proceedings. This approach enables Social Workers to focus on timely decision-making and effective intervention, while maintaining sustainable caseloads.…
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Provenance
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Adzuna
First seen
11 August 2026
Last checked
18 August 2026
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