Knowsley Council is looking for an Experienced Social Worker to join our team. We encourage applications from individuals with the required skills and offer exciting benefits as part of this role.
About the Council
Knowsley Council, based in Merseyside, is a proud member of the Liverpool City Region. Recognized for excellence, we were named Local Authority of the Year at The MJ Awards 2024.
Our Communities
We provide essential council services to residents across:
-Huyton
– Prescot
– Whiston
– Cronton
– Knowsley Village
– Halewood
– Kirkby
At Knowsley Council, we are committed to delivering outstanding services and fostering thriving, inclusive communities.
Join us and be part of an award-winning team making a difference in Merseyside. Apply today!
Position: Experienced Social Worker
Salary: £41,511 to £42,708 a year
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Knowsley, UK
About the Role
Are you looking for your next step in Children’s Social Care? 
‘Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the MJ Awards 2024.  Come join us and be part of our future success!’ 
We have a vacancy for Experienced Social Worker in our MASH Team (Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub)
Here at Knowsley, we are committed to our children and families and we work hard to improve outcomes for our community. We have high aspirations for the children and young people we support and through innovation and investment we have a positive impact on family’s lives. At Knowsley, we believe, ‘We Are Better Together.’ 
We are currently seeking applications from Experienced Social Workers who share our vision for Knowsley. We want to be a place where all our children have the best start in life, where every family thrives and where all our young people aim high and achieve their potential.
‘There are many opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge. Managers recognise your potential and support your progression. Positive outcomes and feedback is recognised and acknowledged by senior management…. Knowsley is a great place to work’ – (Experienced Social Worker). 
Our MASH (Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub) Service
Our MASH team here in Knowsley is the Front Door for referrals into our Early Help Services and Children’s Social Care. Our Social Workers are passionate about safeguarding children and working with partners to make timely, multi agency decisions at the correct level of intervention.
Applicants will need to have a minimum of three years post qualifying experience in working with children and families via assessment, Child in Need and Child Protection remits. Ideally, you will have previous MASH experience, or be able to demonstrate how your previous experiences have prepared you for the role. You will be required to complete screenings of referrals to consider what actions need to be taken to safeguard children, considering multiagency information.
Applicants will need to be social work qualified and professionally registered as a social worker with Social Work England.
Main Duties
- Promote the welfare and safeguarding of children, young people and their families in Knowsley.
- To carry out timely assessments on children, young people and families in accordance with the Framework for Assessment for Children and Families and Working Together guidance.Â
- Ensure assessments and planning for children and young people actively promote the participation and engagement of all relevant agencies, the child / young person and their family. Complete direct work with children and young people that is child centred in its approach.
- Demonstrate that you practice within the Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF) and Knowledge and Skills Statement (KSS) aligned to your grade and experience.
- To be allocated and manage a caseload that is complex and varied. Â
Qualifications
- Ability to illustrate understanding of general social work principles and knowledge, the role and function of a social worker in the field of childcare specifically in the field of child protection
- Knowledge and understanding of key policy drivers, legislation and recent reports addressing early help, prevention and safeguarding with children, young people and families with multiple complex needs.
- Â Ability to seek/use advice and supervision appropriately
- To have an understanding of the role of other agenciesÂ
- Be able to effectively communicate with other agencies and service users and be able to work in collaboration with each other, including working directly with children to ascertain their views and understand their lived experience
- Have the ability to manage time/self efficiently and effectively
- Ability to write concise reports and maintain appropriate social work records
- Experience of assessment, management of risk, vulnerability and application of thresholds in relation to children, young people and families.
- Ability to promote the welfare and safeguarding of children, young people and their families in Knowsley
- Degree/ CQSW/DipSW/CSS
- Registration with Social Work EnglandÂ
Benefits
- Differentiated sickness absence for individuals living with a disability.
- Menopause policy supporting women in the workplace.
- Generous Holiday Entitlement: starting at 28 days leave with an option to buy additional 10 days leave
- Flexible working, Hybrid working arrangements & family friendly initiatives; Our flexible working scheme allows you to manage your hours & plan your life more easily
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Newley Developed Bespoke Four-Week Induction Programme
- High Quality IT Kit supporting agile working arrangements
- Manageable Workloads - directors of our service work closely with the Heads of Service & Team Managers to ensure caseloads are manageable & you are supported.
- Learning & Career Development
- A range of Workers Groups, g., Black & Minority Workers’ Group, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Forum, Neurodiverse Staff Support Group.
- Well-being Support: We want to improve the well-being of our employees both in & out of the workplace
- Apprenticeship Offer
- Secondment Opportunities
- MyTime – our monthly supervisions scheduled with you. This is your one-to-one time solely focused on your career development
- Reflective Supervision – 4 weekly
- Access to Signs of Safety Group Supervision
- Newly Developed Progression Pathway
- Learning at Work Week: A yearly celebration awards to recognise& celebrate individual practice across the council.
- Visible Leadership with Monthly Principle Social Worker (PSW) drop-in sessions
- Themed Practice Learning Week: Providing a range of bitesize learning opportunities.
- Currently Offering Free Parking
- Cycle to Work Scheme: We are committed to greener transport solutions. Our scheme entitles you to significant discounts on the price of a new bike & safety equipment.
- Bank holidays.
- Eye Tests: We provide all display screen users with a free eye test on request. We have a corporate eye care scheme which includes a contribution to the cost of glasses
- Childcare Vouchers
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Credit Union Membership
- VIVUP Discounts & Savings The program offers a staff discount scheme
- Relocation package may be available
Required Documents
- CV/Resume
- Cover Letter
Application Process
How to apply
If you are interested in this vacancy, please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification.
Please note if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted.
To upload your CV you will need to click on the link below and create an account with Jobs Go Public if you have not already done so.
You will also be required to input your name and email address and will be invited to complete an equal opportunities questionnaire.
Interested and qualified candidates should kindly CLICK HERE to learn more and apply
Application Deadline
January 5, 2025 (23:55 pm)