Senior Social Worker - Children and Families

St. Helens Council are seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Social Worker to join their specialist Complex Safeguarding Team. This small, dedicated team focuses on supporting children and young people at risk of child exploitation. As a Senior Social Worker, you will work closely with the police and other professionals to reduce risks, manage safeguarding concerns, and provide specialised interventions to protect some of the most vulnerable children in our community.

Responsibilities:

• Risk Reduction: Working directly with children and young people at risk of exploitation to reduce their vulnerability, focusing on prevention, disruption, and safeguarding.
• Case Management: Managing a small, specialist caseload and working alongside allocated social workers for children who are looked after, subject to Child in Need (CIN), or Child Protection (CP).
• Specialist Assessments: Conducting specialist risk assessments and delivering targeted interventions to address the specific needs of young people in this cohort.
• Collaboration: Working closely with the police and other multi-agency professionals to develop comprehensive care plans and strategies for managing risks.
• Prevention & Disruption: Playing a key role in prevention work and disruption strategies to keep children safe and ensure effective management of risks related to exploitation.
• Team Support: Working under the guidance of the Complex Safeguarding Lead and contributing to the overall effectiveness of the team.

Requirements:

• Recognised qualification in social work (Dip.SW, CSS, CQSW or equivalent).
• Social Work England registration
• Experience in children's services, particularly in safeguarding and exploitation.
• Enhanced DBS.
• Access to own car.

Why Join Us?St. Helens Council offers a supportive working environment with opportunities for professional development and career progression. You'll be part of a passionate team that is making a real difference in the lives of children and young people at risk of exploitation. We provide a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and ongoing training opportunities.

How to Apply:

If you are interested, please call Chris Richardson on or email me your CV -

If this role isn't right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £350.

The benefits of working with SCS:

• A specialist dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact.
• Exceptional referral bonuses - £350 per referral placed in to work!
• An extensive & exclusive range of Social Work vacancies across the UK
• Nationwide provider Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities.
• Payroll service twice a week.
• Ltd and PAYE payment options available.
• Annual training budget of up to £250 and continued online CPD training.
• Excellent Annual Loyalty schemes / bonuses.
• DBS disclosures provided via fast-track online services free of charge.