Qualified Social Worker

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Qualified Social Worker - Children Looked After & Resources (CLAR)
Permanent Position
Salary: Up to £44,093 per annum
Merseyside Local Authority
A Merseyside Local Authority is seeking an experienced and committed Qualified Social Worker to join their Children Looked After and Resources (CLAR) service on a permanent basis .
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled practitioner who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people in care, working within a stable, supportive local authority that values high-quality social work practice, staff wellbeing, and professional development.
About the Role
As a Social Worker within CLAR, you will:
Manage a caseload of children and young people who are looked after
Undertake statutory visits, care planning and reviews in line with legislation
Work closely with foster carers, residential providers and partner agencies
Contribute to permanence planning, including long-term fostering, reunification and adoption
Ensure childrens wishes and feelings are central to all decision-making
Maintain high standards of recording, assessment and care planning
Work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to achieve positive outcomes
About You
To be considered, you must:
Be a qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England
Have a minimum of 2.5 years post-qualification experience , specifically relevant to Children Looked After / statutory childrens services
Demonstrate strong assessment, care planning and relationship-based practice skills
Be confident working autonomously while contributing positively to a team environment
Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
Our Benefits Offer
?? Financial
Competitive salary up to £44,093 , with annual incremental progression
Nationally negotiated annual pay awards
Financial wellbeing support, including affordable borrowing
24-hour financial advice via the Employee Assistance Programme
Car mileage payments
Free car parking
Salary sacrifice schemes for:
Hybrid and electric vehicle leasing
Home goods and electricals
Transparent pay structures to support clear career and salary progression
?? Pensions
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) a secure defined benefit pension
Pension based on salary and length of service
Guaranteed income for life
Inflation-protected in line with CPI
Employer pension contributions typically 1420%
Ill health and death-in-service benefits, including:
Immediate pension access due to ill health
Lump sum death benefit of 3x annual salary
Survivors pensions for dependants
Option to retire from age 55 (with reductions)
Opportunities to enhance pension benefits through salary sacrifice
Further information available via the Merseyside Pension Fund
?? Wellbeing & WorkLife Balance
36-hour full-time working week
Generous annual leave entitlement:
Up to 30 days annual leave plus public holidays , increasing to 36 days with long service
Plus two additional concessionary days over the festive period
Option to buy additional annual leave
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Cycle-to-work and active travel schemes
24/7 access to health and wellbeing support, including qualified counsellors
Occupational health services and workplace adjustments
Free flu jabs and eye tests
Access to health programmes (e.g. weight management, smoking cessation)
Strong Trade Union representation (Unison, GMB, Unite)
?? Discounts & Savings
Lifestyle discounts across:
High street retailers
Dining, cinema, holidays and days out
Health, fitness and beauty
Discounted gym memberships
Reduced-cost travel passes
Mobile phone provider discounts
???????? Family & Carer Support
Enhanced maternity pay
Paternity leave and shared parental leave
Emergency unpaid leave provisions
Family-friendly policies supporting:
Adoption
Fostering
Fertility treatment
Caring responsibilities
Carer passports to help balance work and caring commitments
?? Learning & Development
Comprehensive induction programme
Funded apprenticeships and qualifications
Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
Opportunities to move across services and progress your career within the authority
Why Join our Clients?
Youll join a forward-thinking local authority that values its workforce, prioritises staff wellbeing, and is committed to delivering outstanding outcomes for children and families.

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Location:
Swindon
Salary:
£40,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Social Care

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