At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct assessments for fostering and support children and families in need.
- Company: Join Knowsley Council, an award-winning Local Authority committed to fair employment.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working hours, competitive salary, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Diverse workplace welcoming applicants from all backgrounds, with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children and families while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Must be a qualified social worker with strong assessment skills and partnership experience.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024. We are an Accredited employer under the Liverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter, demonstrating that we are committed to the principle of fair employment and we are dedicated to providing a healthy, fair, inclusive and just workplace.
Knowsley Children's Social Care is seeking to recruit an Experienced Social Worker to work in the Fostering Service on a full-time basis within the fostering recruitment and assessment team. The role will require completing specialist mainstream and kinship fostering assessments, private fostering, step parent adoption assessments and special guardianship assessments. You will have excellent assessment skills to support the completion of the above assessments in a timely manner.
You must be qualified and professionally registered as a social worker, have knowledge of current legislation and regulations, and have demonstrated experience and abilities in respect of working in partnership with children, young people, families and partner agencies.
At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working. For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time.
We welcome applications from residents and beyond, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.
Please note that sponsorship is not available for this post. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.
At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact: Rebekah Gresty, Team Manager at Rebekah.gresty@knowsley.gov.uk / 07584370975.
Closing Date: Sunday, 6th September 2026 at 23:59pm. Interview Date: W/C 14th September 2026.
Experienced Social Worker - Fostering in Knowsley employer: Knowsley Council
Knowsley Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being and professional development of its staff. As a Lead Children's Social Care Team Manager, you will benefit from a permanent position with competitive salary, opportunities for growth within the council, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families in the vibrant community of Knowsley, Merseyside.
