Social Worker

Experienced Social Workers – Children’s Social Care (Permanent) 📍 Merseyside | 💼 Hybrid Working | 🕒 Full-time Ribble Recruitment is assisting a North West local authority with the recruitment of experienced, permanent Social Workers across several Children’s Social Care teams. These are excellent opportunities to join well-established services with manageable caseloads, strong management support, and a genuine commitment to hybrid working. 💷 Salary * £42,839 – £44,075 per annum (progression available) 🏠 Working Pattern * Hybrid working * Typically 3 days per week in the office * Core hours: Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm * Emergency Duty Team covers out-of-hours 👥 Available Roles We are recruiting the following experienced Social Worker positions: * 1 x Young People’s Team (16–18 years) * 2 x Children Looked After (CLA) * 2 x Children with Disabilities (CWD) * 3 x Child Protection 🔍 About the Teams Child Protection & Children with Disabilities (CWD) * Manage safeguarding concerns and children at risk of significant harm * Referrals progressed from MASH * Completion of Single Assessments within 35 days * Work includes CIN plans, Child Protection plans, and care proceedings * Strong multi-agency collaboration Children Looked After & Young People’s Teams * Manage cases subject to care orders or care proceedings * Close working with Fostering and Adoption services * Regular care planning meetings * Development of Personal Education Plans (PEPs) * Supporting young people towards independence and transition to adulthood ✅ Candidate Requirements To be considered, you must have: * A recognised Social Work qualification * Social Work England registration * Significant post-qualification experience in Children’s Social Care * Eligibility to work in the UK * Willingness to complete compliance documentation, including DBS and confidentiality agreements 🗓 Recruitment Process * One-stage online interview * Focused on practical experience within Children’s Social Care and understanding of relevant legislation * Interviews scheduled for late March 2026 📩 How to Apply Ribble Recruitment is supporting the hiring organisation by managing candidate sourcing, screening, and the initial stages of the recruitment process. 📞 Lewis Ashcroft