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Our Client, a Merseyside council is seeking a Children's Social Worker to join their Complex Safeguarding Team.Fantastic payrate of £40 per hour Are you a Children's Social Worker, passionate about making a difference in your community? Do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity Responsibilities of this role:Carry out child protection investigations, assessments, and care planning in line with statutory guidance and local procedures.Manage a caseload of children subject to Child Protection Plans, Child in Need Plans, and Looked After Children Plans.Undertake Section 47 enquiries, risk assessments, and ensure timely decision-making to safeguard children.Prepare and present reports for Child Protection Conferences, Looked After Reviews, and court proceedings.Work in partnership with families to develop child-focused plans that promote safety and well-being.Liaise with multi-agency professionals including health, education, and police to coordinate safeguarding interventions.Maintain accurate case records and ensure compliance with statutory timescales and performance standards.Contribute to service improvement initiatives and participate in supervision and team meetings.Requirements of this role:Must be a Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.Must have minimum of 3 years post qualifying social work experienceBenefits of working through Reed, include:Dedicated Recruitment Consultant.Aftercare service delivered by Candidate Care Team.Free CV building and Interview support.Free DBS checks.Weekly payroll.PAYE payroll option with additional benefits including holiday pay, healthcare, pension plus more.CPD contributions.Access to full UK jobs market with top tier status across many