Social Worker – Children Looked After / Court Team
📍 Huyton, Merseyside (Hybrid – 3 days office)
💰 £42,839 per annum
🕒 Up to 36 hours per week | Full-time or Part-time
📅 Permanent | Start May 2026
We are currently recruiting for 2 Qualified Social Workers to join a Children Looked After / Court Team within a well-established local authority on a strong improvement journey.
This is a non-case holding role within an Accelerated Permanence Team, offering a fantastic opportunity to focus on court work, permanence planning and achieving positive outcomes for children in care.
🔹 The Role
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Work within a Court / LAC team supporting children in care
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Contribute to court proceedings and permanency planning
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Prepare high-quality reports and assessments
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Work closely with multi-agency partners and legal teams
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Support children, young people and families through the care process
🔹 Requirements
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Qualified Social Worker
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Registered with Social Work England
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Experience within Children’s Social Care
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Strong report writing and court work experience
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Ability to build strong professional relationships
🔹 What’s on Offer
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Competitive salary of £42,839
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Hybrid working (typically 3 days in the office)
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28 days annual leave + bank holidays
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Local Government Pension Scheme
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Structured induction and ongoing training
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Clear progression pathways
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Regular reflective supervision and strong management support
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Wellbeing support and staff benefits package
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Free parking currently available
🔹 Additional Information
💬 This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking team where you can truly make a difference to children and young people.
📩 Apply now or contact us for more information
