Social Worker – Disabled Children’s Team
Job Reference: liverpoolcitycouncil/TP/14667/961
Number of Positions: 1
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: £39,513 – £44,711
Working Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: Cunard Building, Water Street, Liverpool
Closing Date: 18 August 2025
Job Category: Social Work
Region / Division: Liverpool
Business Unit: Children & Young People’s Services
Job Introduction
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About Us
Liverpool is a vibrant city full of passionate communities and rich culture. With affordable housing, good schools, and green spaces, it’s a great place to live and work. Liverpool City Council is committed to transforming public services and placing residents at the heart of everything we do.
Our Practice Model – “Our City, Our Children, Together” – reflects our shared commitment to collaborative working, co-produced with those who access and deliver services.
Role
Join the Disabled Children’s Team, a specialist social work team supporting children and young people with disabilities (up to age 18). We provide assessments, advice, and bespoke support tailored to individual needs, working collaboratively with schools, health services, and families.
Responsibilities:
- Manage a diverse caseload and carry out high-quality assessments
- Undertake direct work with children and families
- Make complex decisions and identify levels of risk
- Use evidence-based tools to ensure safety and positive outcomes
- Maintain strong professional relationships and communicate effectively
What We’re Looking For:
- Qualified Social Worker with registration with Social Work England
- Significant experience in children’s services (experience in disability preferred)
- Strong critical thinking, assessment, and decision-making skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with partner agencies
- Excellent communication and planning abilities
Note: This role is not suitable for newly qualified social workers or those seeking an ASYE programme.
Offer & Benefits
- 27 days annual leave (rising to 32 after 5 years), plus bank holidays
- Agile/flexible working options
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Learning & progression opportunities
- Health and wellbeing support (including Employee Assistance Programme)
- Cycle to Work and Travel Pass schemes
- Salary sacrifice car lease scheme (Drive Time)
- Enhanced family-friendly leave
- Discounted gym memberships
- Employee volunteering scheme
- Medicash healthcare plan
Key Dates
Closing Date: Monday 18 August 2025 (midnight)
Shortlisting: Tuesday 19 August 2025
Interview Date: Thursday 28 August 2025 (face-to-face)
Early applications encouraged. We reserve the right to close this vacancy sooner if sufficient applications are received.
Contact & Application
For more information or an informal discussion, contact:
Harriet Cadman – harriet.cadman@liverpool.gov.uk
Please apply via Liverpool City Council’s Tribepad system. Ensure your profile, education, and employment history are complete. All communication regarding your application will be sent to your Tribepad-registered email. Please check your inbox and spam folders regularly.
Download the candidate pack:
Candidate Pack (PDF)
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