Social worker Work, Jobs in Wirral, Msy (with Salaries)

Family Support Worker - Social Care
Civic Recruitment Limited —Wirral
- £22.68 an hour
- Hybrid work
- Childcare
- First Aid Certification
- IT
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2h
Infant & Family Worker
Wirral Council —Wirral
- £32,061 - £35,412 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- IT
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
9d
Family Worker
Wirral Council —Wirral
- £32,061 - £35,412 a year
- Temporary
- Hybrid work
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Social Worker - Education and Wellbeing
Civic Recruitment Limited —Huyton
- £42,839 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
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DETACHED YOUTH WORKER (DOVECOT)
Merseyside Youth Association Ltd —Liverpool
- £25,935 - £27,027 a year
- Part-time
- In-person
Quick apply
7d
26/35 Social Inclusion Worker
Imagine Independence —Liverpool
- £16,235.75 a year
- Temporary
- Mentoring
- In-person
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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9h
LCRYCA YOUTH PARTICIPATION WORKER
Merseyside Youth Association Ltd —Liverpool
- £27,391 - £30,103 a year
- Part-time
- Travel
- In-person
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7d
Family Resilience Worker
Change Grow Live —Knowsley
- £28,557.79 - £32,802.41 a year
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Community Empowerment Officer
Wirral Change —Birkenhead
- £28,000 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Free parking
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11h
Social Worker - Family Help Service
Liverpool City Council —Liverpool
- £40,777 - £51,356 a year
- Employee assistance programme
8d
Social Worker - Looked After Children
Wrexham County Borough Council —Wrexham
- £38,220 - £40,777 a year
- Hybrid work
- Bilingual
- English
- IT
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Experienced Social Worker
Wrexham County Borough Council —Wrexham
- £41,771 - £45,091 a year
- Bilingual
- English
- IT
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
8d
Family Support Worker
Civic Recruitment Limited —Liverpool
- £22.09 an hour
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Time management
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Sessional Youth Worker Delivery Leader
Rotunda LTD —Liverpool
- £25 an hour
- Childcare
- Working with children
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
Quick apply
11h
Social Worker
Wrexham County Borough Council —Wrexham
- £38,220 - £40,777 a year
- Bilingual
- English
- IT
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
2d
Trainee IPT-A Therapist
Young Person's Advisory Service —Liverpool
- £31,022 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
- Paid training
Quick apply
1d
Family and Victim Engagement Officer
Knowsley Council —Huyton
- £34,434 - £36,363 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Flexible schedule
6d
Child's Voice and Creative Participation Officer
Liverpool City Council —Liverpool
- £40,777 - £46,142 a year
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
7d
Social Worker
Cheshire West and Chester Council —Ellesmere Port
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
2d
Trainee High Intensity Therapist
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FoundationTrust —Chester
- £37,500 - £48,117 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
9d

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Family Support Worker - Social Care

Civic Recruitment Limited
Wirral

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Job details

£22.68 an hour
2 hours ago

Qualifications

Level 3 in Health & Social Care
Childcare
Report writing
First Aid Certification
Youth work
IT
NVQ
Care plans
Communication skills

Full job description

3 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Title: Family Support Worker – Children’s Social Care

Job Purpose

To contribute to the delivery of an effective Children’s Social Care Service, supporting vulnerable children, young people, and families to achieve positive outcomes. The post holder will provide practical, emotional, and social support, working closely with social workers and partner agencies to promote the safety, welfare, wellbeing, and development of children aged 0–25.

The role involves undertaking direct work with children and families, supporting care planning and assessments, identifying risks and safeguarding concerns, facilitating family contact, and contributing to child-centred interventions that empower families and promote resilience.

Key Responsibilities

Child and Family Support

Provide practical, emotional, and social support to children, young people, and families.
Undertake direct work with children and families in their homes and within the community.
Assist in implementing Children in Need, Child Protection, Early Help, and Looked After Children plans.
Promote positive outcomes through child-centred and family-led approaches.
Support children and young people to participate in decisions affecting their lives.

Assessment and Care Planning

Contribute to assessments, care planning, reviews, and interventions.
Gather information and observations to assist social workers in assessing needs and risks.
Support family-led planning and contribute towards achieving agreed outcomes.
Maintain accurate and timely records of all interventions and observations.

Safeguarding and Risk Management

Identify, assess, and report risks to children and young people.
Undertake home visits, welfare checks, and community-based support activities.
Ensure safeguarding concerns are managed and escalated in line with legislation, policies, and procedures.
Support social workers during Child Protection investigations, including Section 47 enquiries.

Family Contact and Relationship Building

Facilitate and supervise contact sessions between children and birth family members as outlined within care plans.
Provide transportation and practical support where required.
Build positive relationships with children, young people, and families to promote engagement and trust.

Crisis Intervention and Emergency Support

Respond to urgent situations to help keep children safely within their family environment whenever possible.
Provide emergency and crisis interventions, including practical support with immediate needs such as shopping, fuel, and household essentials.
Where required, participate in emergency support arrangements to prevent family breakdown.

Multi-Agency Working

Work collaboratively with colleagues and external agencies, including:
- Health Services
- Education Providers
- Police
- Housing Services
- Voluntary and Community Organisations
- Faith Groups
Make referrals and signpost families to relevant services and support networks.

Administrative Responsibilities

Maintain accurate, high-quality case records on the local authority’s case management systems.
Prepare reports, records, and documentation as required.
Provide administrative and practical support to qualified social workers.
Attend supervision sessions, team meetings, and performance reviews.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Promote inclusive practice and equality of opportunity.
Respect and support the diversity, identity, culture, and beliefs of children, young people, and families.
Challenge discrimination and inappropriate practice when identified.

Essential Experience

Experience working with children, young people, and families in a support, safeguarding, education, health, or social care environment.
Experience supporting vulnerable children and families with complex needs.
Experience conducting home visits and community-based interventions.
Experience working within a multi-agency environment.
Experience maintaining accurate records and case notes.
Understanding of child development and family dynamics.

Desirable Experience

Experience within Children's Social Care.
Experience supporting Children in Need, Child Protection, or Looked After Children.
Experience facilitating supervised family contact.
Experience supporting court-related work and safeguarding investigations.
Local Authority experience.

Essential Qualifications

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care, Children & Young People's Services, Family Support, Early Years, Youth Work, or equivalent relevant qualification.

Desirable Qualifications

NVQ Level 4 or higher in a relevant discipline.
Degree in Social Work, Youth Work, Education, Psychology, Social Care, or related subject.
Safeguarding Children Training.
Child Protection Training.
First Aid Qualification.

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of safeguarding legislation, policies, and procedures.
Understanding of child development and attachment theory.
Knowledge of Children in Need, Child Protection, and Looked After Children processes.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to build positive relationships with children and families.
Ability to identify and manage risk appropriately.
Good report writing and record-keeping skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Competent IT skills and experience using case management systems.

Additional Information

Location: Trinity Road, Bootle, Merseyside, L20 3NJ, United Kingdom
Limited Company/Umbrella Rate: £22.68 per hour
Working Hours: 36 hours per week
Payment Schedule: Bi-weekly
Start Date: Immediate start available
Working Pattern: Hybrid working arrangement
Enhanced DBS Check: Required
Regular Supervision and Support: Provided
Closing Date: Recruitment closing soon – early applications are encouraged.

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social worker jobs in wirral, msy

Family Support Worker - Social Care

Infant & Family Worker

Family Worker

Social Worker - Education and Wellbeing

DETACHED YOUTH WORKER (DOVECOT)

26/35 Social Inclusion Worker

LCRYCA YOUTH PARTICIPATION WORKER

Family Resilience Worker

Community Empowerment Officer

Social Worker - Family Help Service

Social Worker - Looked After Children

Experienced Social Worker

Family Support Worker

Sessional Youth Worker Delivery Leader

Social Worker

Trainee IPT-A Therapist

Family and Victim Engagement Officer

Child's Voice and Creative Participation Officer

Social Worker

Trainee High Intensity Therapist

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