JOB ADVERTExperienced Social Workers – Children’s Social Care (Permanent)Location: Merseyside
Working Pattern: Hybrid Working
Hours: Full-time
Ribble Recruitment is assisting a North West local authority with the recruitment of experienced, permanent Social Workers across several Children’s Social Care teams. These are excellent opportunities to join well-established services with manageable caseloads, strong management support, and a genuine commitment to hybrid working.
Salary£42,839 – £44,075 per annum (progression available)
Working Pattern*Hybrid working
*Typically 3 days per week in the office
*Core hours: Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm
*Emergency Duty Team covers out-of-hours
Available RolesWe are recruiting the following experienced Social Worker positions:
*1 x Young People’s Team (16–18 years)
*2 x Children Looked After (CLA)
*2 x Children with Disabilities (CWD)
*3 x Child Protection
About the TeamsChild Protection & Children with Disabilities (CWD)
*Manage safeguarding concerns and children at risk of significant harm
*Referrals progressed from MASH
*Completion of Single Assessments within 35 days
*Work includes CIN plans, Child Protection plans, and care proceedings
*Strong multi-agency collaboration
Children Looked After & Young People’s Teams
*Manage cases subject to care orders or care proceedings
*Close working with Fostering and Adoption services
*Regular care planning meetings
*Development of Personal Education Plans (PEPs)
*Supporting young people towards independence and transition to adulthood
Candidate RequirementsTo be considered, you must have:
*A recognised Social Work qualification
*Social Work England registration
*Significant post-qualification experience in Children’s Social Care
*Eligibility to work in the UK
*Willingness to complete compliance documentation, including DBS and confidentiality agreements
Recruitment Process*One-stage online interview
*Focused on practical experience within Children’s Social Care and understanding of relevant legislation
*Interviews scheduled for late March 2026
How to ApplyRibble Recruitment is supporting the hiring organisation by managing candidate sourcing, screening, and the initial stages of the recruitment process.
Lewis Ashcroft
Ribble Recruitment