Social Worker – Assessment or Safeguarding Service
Employer: Liverpool City Council
Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom
Sector: Health and Care
Visa Sponsorship: Skilled Worker Visa Available
Salary: £40,777 – £46,142 per year
Closing Date: Thursday 30 October 2025 (midnight)
Interview Dates: W/C 10 and 17 November 2025
About Us
Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities who are passionate about making our city a better place. At Liverpool City Council, we are transforming how we work and putting residents at the heart of everything we do.
Ofsted recently praised our Children and Young People’s Services, noting:
“The workforce is passionate, committed, and excited about the future. Staff care deeply about their young people and are ambitious for their futures…they feel well supported by their colleagues, managers, and senior leaders.”
Our Practice Model – “Our City, Our Children, Together” reflects our shared vision: working collaboratively to achieve the best outcomes for children, young people, and families.
The Role
As a Children’s Social Worker in our Assessment or Safeguarding Services, you will:
- Manage a diverse caseload with children and families.
- Undertake direct work and complete high-quality assessments within set timescales.
- Make complex decisions, clearly identifying levels of risk and ensuring the safety and welfare of children and young people.
- Use innovative social work interventions to minimise risk and improve outcomes.
- Build and maintain positive professional relationships with excellent communication and engagement skills.
What We Offer
- Annual leave: Minimum 27 days + bank holidays (rising to 32 after 5 years).
- Agile working: “Flexibility First” approach.
- Pension scheme: Local Government Pension Scheme with AVC option.
- Learning & progression: Wide range of high-quality training.
- Health & wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, Medicash, discounted gym membership.
- Other benefits: Cycle to Work scheme, salary sacrifice car lease scheme, family-friendly policies, employee volunteering, and travel pass schemes.
How to Apply
If you are passionate about making a difference and meet the criteria, please apply early as we may close applications before the deadline if sufficient numbers are received.
📩 For informal discussions, contact Harriet Cadman at: harriet.cadman@liverpool.gov.uk
🔗 Applications are managed via our Tribepad system – please ensure your profile, work, and education history are fully completed.
Important Information
- We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to equal opportunities.
- Candidates requiring a Skilled Worker visa should ensure they meet the Home Office eligibility criteria before applying.
- Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified during the selection process.
