Social Worker, Child Development​/Support

Location: Merseyside

Working Pattern: Hybrid Working

Hours: 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.

£42,839 - £44,075 per annum (progression available)

• Hybrid working
• Typically 3 days per week in the office
• Core hours:
  Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm
• Emergency Duty Team covers out-of-hours

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

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

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

• One-stage online interview
• Focused on practical experience within Children's Social Care and understanding of relevant legislation
• Interviews scheduled for late March 2026

Ribble Recruitment is supporting the hiring organisation by managing candidate sourcing, screening, and the initial stages of the recruitment process.

Lewis Ashcroft

Ribble Recruitment