At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children and families through the adoption process in a dynamic team.
- Company: Join Liverpool City Council, a vibrant community-focused organisation.
- Benefits: Enjoy 27+ days holiday, flexible working, and health perks.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team with excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Qualified social worker with experience in children's social care.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
The role is based at Edge Hill Customer Resource Centre, 80-82 Wavertree Road.
Contract Type: Permanent Full Time
Grade: 7 to 8
Working Hours: 35
Closing Date: 27/09/2026
Job Category: Social Work
Region / Division: Liverpool
Business Unit: Children and Young People's Services
A bit about us:
Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities. Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.
Our Practice Model – “Our City, Our Children, Together” – reflects our commitment to working collaboratively. It represents our values, relationships, and belief that, by working together, we can create the best outcomes for children, young people, and their networks.
Liverpool Children's Services is proud to be rated "Good" by Ofsted, with inspectors recognising the positive impact of our work for children, young people, and families across the city.
Adoption in Merseyside (AiM) is a regional adoption agency covering four local authorities – Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, and Wirral. The successful candidate will be seconded into Knowsley as the host authority.
Adoption in Merseyside provides a full adoption service dedicated to finding loving, stable homes for Merseyside’s children and providing first-class support to our adopters.
This post is within the Recruitment & Assessment Team, which has responsibility for recruitment, preparation, assessment, matching, and support.
You will be a qualified, SWE actively registered social worker with experience in Children’s Social Care, preferably within adoption. You will have a robust understanding of all Children’s Safeguarding legislation, particularly in relation to Adoption, along with strong knowledge of all statutory guidance, regulations, frameworks, and processes.
You will need to develop and maintain strong relationships with key partners and multi-agencies across Merseyside to achieve the best possible outcomes. The role will include a strong focus on a relationship approach, requiring excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as experience in direct work.
Your role will contribute to every child being able to grow up safely and reach their full potential.
Our offer to you:
- At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part-time) - option to purchase further days
- Agile working (role dependent) - a “Flexibility First” approach
- Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme
- Progression opportunities and training through a wide range of high-quality learning
- Health and Wellbeing offer including Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes
- Drive Time – a salary sacrifice car lease scheme
- Family friendly policies with enhanced leave
- Discounted Gym Memberships
- Employee Volunteering Scheme
Next steps:
Closing date: midnight on Sunday 27 September 2026
Shortlisting date: Wednesday 30 September 2026
Interview date: Tuesday 13 October 2026
Interview type: Face to face
If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Elaine Jamieson, Recruitment and Assessment Team Manager at elaine.jamieson@adoptioninmerseyside.co.uk.
Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.
If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, please contact us at recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk.
Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process.
Social Worker – Adoption in Merseyside in Liverpool employer: Liverpool City Council
Liverpool City Council is an excellent employer for social workers, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being of both employees and the families they serve. With opportunities for professional development and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team, you will find meaningful and rewarding employment in a role that directly impacts the lives of children and families in the community. Located in the vibrant city of Liverpool, you will enjoy a dynamic environment that fosters growth and innovation in social work practice.
