Social Worker – Safeguarding Team (Children’s Services)
Location: Liverpool, Merseyside
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
£40ph
About the Role
We are looking for a committed and resilient Social Worker to join our Safeguarding Team in Liverpool. This is a vital frontline role where you will work with children and families to reduce risk, ensure safety, and promote positive outcomes.
You will manage complex cases involving child protection, child in need, and court proceedings, working closely with partners to safeguard children and support families through challenging circumstances.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a varied caseload of children subject to Child Protection Plans and Child in Need Plans
- Undertake Section 47 investigations and risk assessments
- Develop and review care and safety plans to protect children from harm
- Prepare high-quality reports for conferences and court proceedings
- Work in partnership with police, health, education, and other agencies
- Participate in duty systems and respond to safeguarding concerns promptly
About You
- Qualified Social Worker (BA/MA Social Work or equivalent)
- Registered with Social Work England
- Experience within safeguarding, child protection, or frontline children’s services
- Strong decision-making skills and ability to assess risk effectively
- Confident in court work and report writing
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment and manage competing demands
What We Offer
- Competitive salary with progression opportunities
- Manageable caseloads and supportive leadership
- Regular supervision and reflective practice sessions
- Ongoing training and career development
- Flexible working arrangements
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
About Liverpool
Based in Liverpool, you’ll be part of a dynamic service committed to protecting children and strengthening families within a diverse and vibrant community.
Why work with We do Social Work?
- New ‘Faster Pay’ service getting you paid more quickly
- Twice weekly payroll
- Free DBS and compliance service
- Your own dedicated friendly consultant with extensive social work knowledge
- Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK
“Refer a Friend” bonus – get £250 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*
“Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us*
We Do Social Work is an equal opportunities employer and is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Terms and conditions apply to our bonus schemes*