£44 Per Hour
Full Time
Temporary
Liverpool, Merseyside
Social Care
Posted 3 hours ago
Expires In 29 Days
Job Description
📍 Location: Merseyside
💷 Pay Rate: Up to £44 per hour
📅 Contract: Agency (Ongoing)
Are you an experienced Social Worker ready to make a lasting difference in the lives of children in care? We’re looking for passionate professionals to join a dedicated Permanence Team supporting children and young people across Merseyside. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a well-resourced, forward-thinking service with a strong and supportive leadership team committed to high-quality social work and improving long-term outcomes for children.
The Role
As a Qualified Social Worker in the Permanence Team, you’ll:
- Support Children in Care (CiC) and Looked After Children (LAC)
- Carry out care and placement planning with a focus on long-term stability
- Work directly with children, understanding the impact of trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
- Minimise risk through structured planning and effective engagement
- Build strong, trusting relationships with children and families
- Collaborate with multi-agency teams to ensure the best outcomes
- Qualified Social Worker (BA/MA/BSc/MSc in Social Work, DipSW, CSS or equivalent)
- Registered with Social Work England
- 4+ years' post-qualified experience in Children’s Services
- In-depth understanding of permanence planning, child protection, and relevant legislation
- Proven experience supporting vulnerable children and families
- Skilled in trauma-informed practice and direct work with children
- Strong communication, mediation, and relationship-building skills
- Commitment to continuous improvement and best practice
- Managing a varied caseload
- Conducting full assessments in line with the Care Planning, Placement and Case Review regulations
- Using specialist communication techniques to engage children and young people
- Creating tailored care plans that promote safety, dignity, and long-term stability
- Supporting and mentoring junior staff and students
- Dedicated consultant with access to social work roles across the UK
- Fast, fully online registration process
- Ongoing compliance support
- Referral bonuses and incentives
- Prompt and reliable weekly payroll
Looking for Something Else? We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work, including:
IRO, BIA, MASH, Children in Need, Child Protection, LAC, REaCH, Adults, OT, Residential, and Management roles.
Not actively looking? Refer a friend and earn a generous bonus!
📩 Contact us today for more information or to apply.
Vicki Aspinall
Vicki.Aspinall@pprsocialcare.co.uk
07484906671
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Pertemps Professional Recruitment London
19 Great Winchester Street
London
Greater London
EC2N 2JA
0203 897 1477
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