Senior Social Worker - Children and Families
St. Helens MBC
7th September 2026 - 30th November 2026
£27 per hour
Atlas House, 2 Corporation Street, St Helens, WA9 1LD
Child Social Worker
Role
Who You Are
An experienced social worker capable of managing challenging cases, with expertise in statutory requirements and departmental priorities.
What the job involves
Managing complex cases to improve outcomes for children and young people. You will engage with multi-disciplinary teams, assess and manage risks, develop care plans, and ensure compliance with statutory timescales. Your role involves court representations, monitoring children on protection plans, and coaching student social workers. Maintaining accurate records and developing best practices are also key responsibilities.
Skills
- Effective risk assessment and management
- Strong multi-disciplinary collaboration
- Mentoring and coaching abilities
- Ability to produce high-standard legal documents
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Proficiency with electronic case management systems