Knowsley- QSW- Children Looked After Team-

Reference: 3533684202_1776429693

Qualified Social Worker - Children Looked After Team
Knowsley Borough Council | £40 per hour | Full-Time

Eden Brown Synergy is currently recruiting for an experienced and dedicated Qualified Social Worker to join the Children Looked After (CLA) Team at Knowsley Borough Council.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive local authority committed to achieving positive outcomes for children and young people in care.

📍 Location: Poplar Bank, Huyton, Knowsley, Merseyside, L36 9GD
💼 Contract: Full-Time
💰 Pay Rate: £40 per hour

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage a caseload of children who are looked after, ensuring their safety, stability, and well-being
  • Develop and implement care plans in line with statutory requirements
  • Undertake regular visits, reviews, and risk assessments
  • Work collaboratively with multi-agency professionals, carers, and families
  • Support permanency planning, including fostering, adoption, and transitions to independence

Requirements:

  • Qualified Social Worker with a recognised Social Work degree
  • Registered with Social Work England
  • Proven experience within a Children Looked After / LAC team
  • Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and safeguarding procedures
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills

Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy include:

  • DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy
  • Referral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend to us up to £300
  • Bonus for finding your own job
  • Twice weekly payroll
  • Dedicated recruitment consultant who will support you throughout your job search, employment and beyond.


If you are interested in this position, please send your CV to Sherziyan Saiyed at S. or call on 0208 152 8935

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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£40.00
Per hour
Up to GBP40.00 per hour

Merseyside

Temporary

Added 17/04/2026
Reference: 3533684202_1776429693

Knowsley- QSW- Children Looked After Team-

Merseyside
Temporary

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