Join Sefton Council as a Senior Social Worker – Make a Real Difference

Are you an experienced and passionate social worker ready to take the next step in your career? Join Sefton now, you will be part of something exciting and new as we continue our improvement journey.

Sefton Council is looking for a number of dedicated Senior Social Workers to join our dynamic Children’s Social Care teams across Assessments.

In this pivotal role, you’ll manage a complex and varied caseload, lead multi-agency planning, and deliver life-changing support to children, young people, and families. You’ll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team committed to safeguarding and improving outcomes for our most vulnerable residents.

Why Choose Sefton Council? 

At Sefton Council, we are committed to investing in our people. Our vision is to grow and nurture our own talent, creating a strong and professional workforce dedicated to the well-being of children and families in our communities. Here’s what sets us apart: 

• Small Teams, Big Impact: Be a valued member of our close-knit teams. 

• Manageable Workload: Maintain work-life balance with manageable responsibilities. 

• Strong Supervision and Support: Access regular supervision and professional development. 

• Commitment to Excellence: Uphold high standards in supporting and safeguarding children and families. 

What we offer:

• Competitive salary - Grade I: SCP 31–35 £40,476 - £44,711(pay award pending), + £2,000 Market Supplement

• Fantastic terms and conditions; local government pension scheme, enhanced sick pay scheme and family friendly leave with pay, agile/flexible working opportunities and access to occupational health services.
• Generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days increasing to 33 days after 5 years continual service in addition to 8 bank holidays.

• A £3,000 Golden Hello after successful probation
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• A strong culture of supervision, reflection, and support

What we’re looking for:

• A qualified social worker with extensive experience in statutory children’s services
• SWE registration
• A confident, skilled communicator with a strong grasp of legislation, assessment frameworks, and child-centred practice

If you're ready to make a lasting impact and grow your career in a supportive and ambitious environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and be part of something meaningful!

We reserve the right to close this advert early if demand is high.

Interview date: 31st July 2025

Equal Opportunities

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.