Social Worker​/Experienced Social Worker; Children's

• Employer: Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council
• Salary: £39,152 - £46,142 plus benefits
• Location: Wirral, Mallory, 2 Alice Ker Square, Hybrid Working
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Flexible Hours/Full Time
• Hours: 36 hours per week.
• DBS Check: Enhanced
• Closing Date: 20/09/2026 at 23:59
• Reference: CF&E/26/343237

£39,152 - £46,142

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
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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

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

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 it's 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.

You'll also want to know what it's like to work here so, as a start:

Our values are more than just pieces of paper on our walls! We've all played a role in developing these, so they reflect the immense pride we have in what we do, what matters to us, what inspires us and inform how we think, approach things and behave.

We believe in ensuring staff are well looked after, staff wellbeing is a priority for us. We're serious about recognising and rewarding people for the great things they do. You'll benefit from our track record of developing, growing and investing in our people.

We have a range of staff benefits including staff discounts, an excellent pension scheme which includes a generous employer contribution rate, immediate life cover and ill-health protection. We have a strong flexible working approach, hybrid working, family-friendly employment initiatives and an annual leave package starting with 28…