Social Worker – Family Help Service
Overview
Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services. We are proud of our world‑famous thriving city with its rich culture, affordable housing, good schools and beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!
Responsibilities
- Take a child‑centred, strength‑based approach to assessments and planning.
- Promote inclusive practice within your support to children and their families.
- Promote multi‑agency partnership working to achieve the best possible outcomes for the children and young people you support.
Qualifications
- Qualified and actively registered with Social Work England (SWE).
- Experienced in Children’s Social Care with a robust social work career background within Children and Families.
- Sound knowledge and understanding of all children’s legislation.
Offer to You
- At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to at least 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) – option to purchase further days.
- Agile working (role dependent) – a ‘Flexibility First’ approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception.
- Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme.
- Progression – opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning.
- Health and Wellbeing – offer including Employee Assistance Programme.
- Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes.
- Drive Time – a salary sacrifice car lease scheme.
- Family friendly policies with enhanced leave.
- Discounted Gym Memberships.
- Employee Volunteering Scheme.
- Medicash.
Equal Opportunities Statement
Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications and abilities. We guarantee an interview to candidates from under‑represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk.
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