Qualified Social Worker - Children's
Knowsley Borough Council
Role
Who You Are
You are a dedicated and compassionate Social Worker who thrives in a structured environment. You value the importance of timely decision-making and effective intervention, and you are committed to maintaining sustainable caseloads. You demonstrate a strong commitment to safeguarding and supporting children and families and are motivated by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
What the job involves
Your role involves participating in a structured 1 in 8-week rota for duty, where you will progress newly allocated cases up to the first hearing before transferring them on for proceedings. Outside of duty weeks, you will have 7 weeks focused on working directly with families. This involves completing thorough assessments, ensuring access to appropriate support and intervention, and effectively managing Children in Need (CIN) and Child Protection (CP) cases. This role supports quality practice and enhances staff wellbeing by enabling you to concentrate on impactful work with families.
Skills
- Timely decision-making
- Effective intervention strategies
- Thorough assessment completion
- Safeguarding expertise
- CIN and CP case management
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to maintain sustainable caseloads