Permanent Social Worker Children s Services (Permanence Team) QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER Location: Liverpool, Merseyside Salary: £35,000 £42,000 per annum (dependent on experience) Contract: Full-time, Permanent About the Role 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. Key Responsibilities 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 About You 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 ..... full job details .....