Location: Liverpool, Merseyside
Salary: £35,000 – £42,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Social Worker to join our Permanence Team in Liverpool. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people by securing stable, long-term placements that support their future wellbeing.

You will work with children in care, care leavers, foster carers, and adoptive families to achieve permanence through adoption, long-term fostering, or special guardianship arrangements.

• Manage a caseload of children with a focus on achieving timely permanence
• Undertake assessments including Special Guardianship Orders (SGO) and adoption reports
• Develop and implement care plans that meet the needs of children and young people
• Work closely with multi-agency partners to ensure the best outcomes
• Attend court proceedings and provide high-quality evidence and reports
• Build strong relationships with children, families, and carers

• Qualified Social Worker with a recognised Social Work degree (e.g., BA/MA Social Work or equivalent)
• Registered with Social Work England
• Experience working within children’s services, ideally in permanence, adoption, or fostering
• Strong assessment and report-writing skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

• Competitive salary and annual increments
• Supportive team environment with regular supervision
• Access to continuous professional development and training
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• Flexible working options

Working in Liverpool offers the chance to be part of a vibrant, diverse community with a strong commitment to improving outcomes for children and families.

Why work with We do Social Work?

• New ‘Faster Pay’ service getting you paid more quickly
• Twice weekly payroll
• Free DBS and compliance service
• Your own dedicated friendly consultant with extensive social work knowledge
• Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK

Refer a friend

“Refer a Friend” bonus – get £250 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*

“Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us*

We Do Social Work is an equal opportunities employer and is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. 

Terms and conditions apply to our bonus schemes*