Social Worker - Children with Disabilities

Are you a qualified Social Worker looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families through effective social care? Do you want to be part of a supportive team that values your knowledge, experience, and individuality? Our client’s Children’s Services could be the perfect place for you. Liquid Personnel is currently recruiting a Social Worker for its client’s Children Looked After Team in Knowsley. Following a recent inspection by the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills (Ofsted), our client’s Children’s Social Care Services (CSC) department is embarking on an exciting improvement journey - and they’d love for you to be part of it. What will your responsibilities be? In this role, you will support children up to the age of 18 with complex needs, including learning disabilities, physical or sensory impairments, chronic or life-limiting illnesses, or multiple disabilities not addressed by Early Help or Targeted Support. You will assess their needs and collaborate with families to develop tailored plans such as Child in Need Plans, Child Protection Plans, Children Looked After (CLA) Plans, Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP), or Continuing Care Plans, ensuring each child receives appropriate and effective support. Benefits: Full time and part time vacancies available with up to 36 hours per week A friendly, supportive team who genuinely cares about their employees A smaller local authority in easy commuting distance from across the Northwest Hybrid working options Free parking A new engaging and ambitious leadership team in place, who will ensure that you work in an environment where you feel recognised, valued, and listened to. Flexible working, manageable caseloads and a vast array of employee benefits Additional Benefits: Disability Confident Employer – Inclusive and accessible recruitment, guaranteed interviews for disabled applicants, reasonable adjustments, and ongoing support. Flexible & Hybrid Working – Options include flexible hours, remote work, compressed hours, part-time roles, and family-friendly initiatives. Generous Annual Leave – Starting at 28 days, with the option to purchase up to 10 additional days. Manageable Caseloads – Leadership works closely with managers to ensure workloads are realistic and well-supported. Differentiated Sickness Policy – Tailored support for employees living with disabilities. Menopause Support Policy – Dedicated workplace support for women. Local Government Pension Scheme – Secure and competitive pension benefits. Four-Week Induction Programme – Bespoke onboarding experience for new starters. High-Quality IT Equipment – Tools to support agile and remote working. Learning & Career Development – Blended learning opportunities tailored to your role and progression. Practice Improvement Team – Experienced staff offering hands-on support and learning integration. Inclusive Staff Networks – Groups include Black & Minority Workers, LGBTQ+ Forum, and Neurodiverse Support. Wellbeing Support – Resources to promote health and wellbeing in and out of work. Apprenticeship & Secondment Opportunities – Career growth through structured development paths. MyTime Supervisions – Monthly one-to-one sessions focused on your career. Reflective Supervision – Scheduled every four weeks. Signs of Safety Group Supervision – Collaborative casework support. Progression Pathway – Newly developed framework for career advancement. Learning at Work Week – Annual celebration with awards for outstanding practice. Visible Leadership – Monthly drop-in sessions with the Principal Social Worker (PSW). Themed Practice Learning Week – Bitesize learning sessions across key topics. Cycle to Work Scheme – Discounted bikes and safety gear to support greener commuting. Eye Care Scheme – Free eye tests and contributions toward glasses for screen users. Childcare Vouchers – Financial support for working parents. Free Refreshments – Complimentary tea, coffee, and milk. Discou…