Knowsley - QSW - Look After Children Team
Knowsley Borough Council is currently looking for an experienced and dedicated Social Worker to join their Looked After Service (Young Persons Team 14-18) Team.
Location :- Westmorland Road, Huyton, L36 6GA
Payrate :- Up to £39.00 Per hour (Umbrella)
Hybrid working :- 3 days office based.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a caseload of children in care aged 14-18, ensuring effective care planning, statutory visits, and timely documentation.
* Develop and review robust, risk-informed care and pathway plans that support safety, stability, and independence.
* Build consistent, trusting relationships using a relational and trauma-informed approach, particularly with disengaged or resistant young people.
* Identify and respond to safeguarding risks including exploitation, missing episodes, offending behaviour, and mental health concerns.
* Lead dynamic risk assessment and implement clear, individualised safety planning.
* Deliver meaningful direct work to promote emotional wellbeing, resilience, identity, and independence skills.
* Support education, training, and employment engagement while ensuring young people's views shape planning.
* Work collaboratively with families, networks, and Leaving Care services to support safe transitions to adulthood.
* Contribute to multi-agency safeguarding and risk management processes with partners across education, health, police, and youth justice.
* Produce high-quality analytical reports for reviews, court, and multi-agency meetings.
* Maintain accurate, timely case recording in line with statutory and professional standards.
* Manage complex safeguarding situations within a fast-paced, high-risk service environment.
Essential Requirements:
- Social Work Qualification - Degree or equivalent
- At least 3 years' experience as a social worker within children's services
- Social Work England Registration
- Driving license and access to own vehicle
If you are interested in this position, please send your CV to Yug Vaishnav at or call on 020 4574 3378.
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
- Bonus for finding your own job
- Twice weekly payroll
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Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.
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