Social Worker - Family Help Service in Liverpool

Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities. We need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities. This role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do. Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents.

Our values shape how we work to deliver public services and how we communicate with the residents we serve. Our Practice Model – “Our City, Our Children, Together” – was chosen by colleagues, parents and carers, children, and young people to reflect our collective commitment to working collaboratively. It represents our values, our relationships, and our belief that, by working together, we can create the best outcomes for children, young people, and their networks.

Responsibilities

• As a Children’s Social Worker, you will be a qualified, Social Work England (SWE) actively registered and experienced in Children’s Social Care.
• You will have a robust social work career background within Children and Families, with sound knowledge and understanding of all children’s legislation.
• You will take a child centred, strength‑based approach to assessments and planning and promote inclusive practice within your support to children and their families.
• You will promote multi‑agency partnership working to achieve the best possible outcomes for the children and young people you support.
• As a skilled Social Worker, you will have the drive, dedication and passion to deliver excellent services and improve outcomes to ensure a positive difference and brighter future for our children and young people of Liverpool.

Our offer to you

• At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to at least 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) – option to purchase additional days.
• Agile working (role dependent) – a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception.
• 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 support, including an 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.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, 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, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at atrecruitment@liverpool.gov.uk.