Social Worker​/Experienced Social Worker; Children's

Social Worker/Experienced Social Worker (Children's)

• Employer: Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council
• Location: Wirral, Mallory, 2 Alice Ker Square, Hybrid Working
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Flexible Hours/Full Time
• Hours: 36 hours per week.
• Closing Date: 20/09/2026 at 23:59
• Reference: CF&E/26/343237

Social Worker/Experienced Social Worker(Children’s)

We have vacancies in our Locality Teams and Permanence Teams.

Please state on your application if you are applying for a Social Worker or Experienced Social Worker role, and which team you are interested in.

At Wirral we want to ensure that our people are a priority, we create an environment where talented social workers can thrive, develop and make a lasting difference.

We know that social work is both rewarding and challenging. The needs of children and families are increasingly complex, expectations continue to grow, and the work can be demanding. But we also know that when skilled professionals are supported, trusted, and empowered, they can achieve extraordinary outcomes.

That's why we're looking for Social Workers who share our commitment to improving lives and securing brighter futures for children and young people
.

Why Join Us?

Every day, our social workers bring compassion, expertise, and determination to their work. They build relationships that change lives, advocate for children who need their voices heard, and work collaboratively with families and partners to create positive, lasting change.

In return, we offer:

• A strong culture of collaboration, support, and professional respect
• Opportunities for learning, development, and career progression
• Supportive leadership that values your professional judgement
• A commitment to innovation and continuous improvement
• The opportunity to shape services and influence positive outcomes
• A team of dedicated colleagues who share your passion for making a difference

About You

You are a qualified and experienced Social Worker who:

• Is passionate about achieving the best outcomes for children and young people
• Builds strong, trusting relationships with families and professionals
• Demonstrates sound professional judgement and resilience
• Values collaboration and partnership working
• Brings creativity, ambition and a strengths-based approach to practice
• Never loses sight of the difference social work can make

Be Part of Something Meaningful

Working together, we can help children and young people feel safe, supported, and able to achieve their potential.

If you're looking for a role where your expertise is valued, your development is supported and your work has a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you.

You will find more information about what its like to work within Wirral Children’s Services, and the range of employee benefits within our Working in Wirral Children’s Services booklet
. You will also find our Children’s Plan  which sets out a clear, ambitious, and shared vision:
working together to secure brighter futures for all children, young people, and families
. At its heart, the plan reflects a strong commitment to culture, collaboration, and co-design, recognising that meaningful and lasting change happens when children, families, communities, and practitioners shape services together.

Join us and help secure brighter futures for children, young people and families.

If you’re already a Wirral Council employee, and as part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we're passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing

If you are a Wirral resident, are unemployed or out of work, and require help with your application, please contact Involve Northwest’s employment and skills team on  or contact  or .

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