Child Welfare Specialist

5 days ago


Birkenhead, Wirral, United Kingdom Wirral Borough Council Full time

We are looking for a skilled Child Welfare Specialist to join our team at Wirral Borough Council. As an experienced professional in the field of social care, you will have a deep understanding of child protection and welfare principles.

Wirral is a great place to work, with a supportive and nurturing environment that prioritizes the development and progression of our staff. We offer a range of benefits, including competitive salary, pension scheme, and access to ongoing training and development opportunities.

This role involves working closely with children, young people, and their families to develop child-centered plans that reflect their aspirations and sustainability. You will have access to a range of learning and development opportunities provided by our dedicated Practice Improvement Team to support your work and enable self-development and resilience building.

The successful candidate will have the ability to converse with members of the public and provide advice in accurate, spoken English. You must be registered with Social Work England and have the right to work in the UK. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications.

We estimate the annual salary for this role to be around £32,000-£43,000, depending on experience. If you are a motivated and driven individual who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people, please apply.



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