Qualified Social Worker - Looked After Children (14-18 Team) in Huyton, Merseyside

Job Title: Qualified Social Worker – Looked After Children (14–18 Team)
Location: Huyton, Knowsley
Pay Rate: £23.75 per hour (PAYE) / £31.15 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract Length: 12 weeks initially
Start Date: 22nd June 2026
Working Pattern: Full-time – 36 hours per week

Seven Resourcing are looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join the Looked After Children Service (Young Persons Team 14–18) in Knowsley. This is a rewarding opportunity to support young people as they transition into adulthood, within a fast-paced and supportive local authority environment.

The Role

You will work with young people aged 14–18 who are in care, helping to ensure their safety, stability, and positive outcomes. The role focuses on building strong relationships, managing risks, and supporting young people through key life transitions including independence and adulthood.

Key Responsibilities

Care Planning & Case Management

• Manage a caseload of looked after children aged 14–18
• Develop, implement, and regularly review care plans tailored to individual needs
• Ensure plans reflect risks, strengths, and long-term outcomes

Safeguarding & Risk Management

• Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns including contextual risks such as exploitation and peer influence
• Develop and implement effective safety and risk management plans
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies to reduce harm

Direct Work with Young People

• Build strong, trusting relationships using a relational practice approach
• Support young people with pathway planning and preparation for independence
• Promote education, training, and employment opportunities

Multi-Agency Working

• Work closely with schools, health professionals, youth justice, and other partners
• Attend and contribute to statutory meetings including reviews and planning meetings
• Ensure the young person’s voice is central to all decision-making

Recording & Compliance

• Maintain accurate, up-to-date case records in line with statutory requirements
• Prepare high-quality reports for court and review processes
• Ensure all work meets legislative and policy frameworks

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with a recognised Social Work degree
• Registered with Social Work England
• Experience working with Looked After Children or adolescents (14–18)
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, contextual safeguarding, and risk management
• Ability to manage a complex caseload in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

What We’re Looking For

• A committed and resilient practitioner with a child-centred approach
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload
• Confidence working with vulnerable young people and complex cases
• Passion for improving outcomes for children in care

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