Social Worker – Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)

About Us 

Liverpool City Council serves as the local authority for the City of Liverpool, United Kingdom, delivering essential services that support the wellbeing, growth, and development of the community. We oversee education, housing, social care, transport, environmental services, and cultural initiatives, ensuring residents have access to high-quality, reliable services. Committed to transparency, sustainability, and community engagement, the council works collaboratively with local organisations, businesses, and residents to create a vibrant, inclusive, and resilient city. Through strategic planning, innovation, and responsible governance, Liverpool City Council strives to enhance quality of life for all citizens while fostering a thriving and sustainable urban environment.

Culture & Work Environment 

Our culture promotes collaboration, inclusivity, and public service. Employees at Liverpool City Council work in a supportive environment that encourages innovation, professional growth, and accountability. Teamwork, respect, and continuous learning underpin our workplace, empowering staff to deliver impactful services that improve lives and strengthen the city’s communities.

Why Work With Us  

Joining Liverpool City Council provides opportunities to contribute to public service and community development. We offer career progression, professional development, and diverse roles across multiple sectors. Employees make a meaningful impact on the city’s residents, work collaboratively in a supportive environment, and help shape Liverpool’s future as a vibrant, inclusive city.

Website: www.liverpool.gov.uk

Job description

Job Title: Social Worker – Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)A bit about us:Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We’ve got ambitious targets to meet by 2025 and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities. Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do. Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!Our Practice Model – “Our City, Our Children, Together” – was chosen by colleagues, parents and carers, children, and young people to reflect our collective commitment to working collaboratively, it is more than just a practice model, it is a shared vision. Every part of this model has been co-produced with the people who access and deliver our services. It represents our values, our relationships, and our belief that, by working together, we can create the best outcomes for children, young people, and their networks. This is a model we can be proud of and one that truly belongs to all of us.We have recently reshaped our approach to children’s social care with the creation of CASS (Children’s Advice and Support Service), this transformation aims to provide a more streamlined and effective support system for our children, young people and their families. It ensures families receive timely assistance, enhancing the overall safeguarding framework within the community.The Role:As a MASH social worker you will be a qualified, Social Work England (SWE) actively registered social worker and experienced within Children’s Social CareAs a frontline social worker, you will need a robust understanding of children and young people’s whole journey, ensuring that they are protected from significant harm to minimise risk and ensure optimum safety and welfare of our children and young peopleAs a Children’s social worker, you will be responsible to identify levels of risk using your professional judgement in a restricted timeframe, applying critical reflection and using evidence-based toolsAs a social worker you will be part of a progressive and dynamic team, the collaborative environment encourages multi-agency working, you will be confident to build and develop professional relationships with excellent communication and interpersonal skillsAs an experienced social worker you will have sound knowledge and understanding of all children’s legislation, particularly statutory guidance, policies, procedures and frameworksThis post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and up to date registration with Social Work England as a qualified Social Worker.Our offer to you:At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) – option to purchase further daysAgile working (role dependent) – a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exceptionPart of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC SchemeProgression – opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learningHealth and Wellbeing – offer including Employee Assistance ProgrammeCycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes Drive Time – a salary sacrifice car lease schemeFamily friendly policies with enhanced leave Discounted Gym Memberships Employee Volunteering Scheme Medicash Next steps:Closing date: midnight Sunday 14 September 2025Shortlisting date: Monday 15 September 2025Interview date: Wednesday 24 September 2025We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.If you would like any further information or an informal discussion please contact Harriet Cadman, Recruitment and Retention Lead harriet.cadman@liverpool.gov.uk or Lucy Marsh, MASH Team Manager lucy.marsh@liverpool.gov.ukWatch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council. Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk.Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship. Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.Please be advised it is our understanding that this role does not meet the requirements of a skilled worker visa as set out by UK Visa and Immigration https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes . For details regarding the salary of a skilled worker visa please visit Home Office: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-listThis is not legal advice, and we advise you to seek your own independent legal advice tailored to your own personal circumstances.

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