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Apprentice Social Worker

Liverpool City Council · Liverpool · posted 3 September 2026

Wage
£26,427 a year
Hours
35 hours a week
Duration
3 Years 6 Months
Level
Degree (Level 6)
Standard
Social worker (integrated degree) (level 6)
Starts
9 November 2026
Closing date
17 September 2026
Positions
3

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  • Provide practical support to children, young people and their families or carers as requested
  • Listen to, hear, observe and record the daily lived experiences of children, young people and their families, making sure that this is central to their assessments and plans
  • Arrange appointments, meetings and visits for the social worker in line with the child’s, young persons, or carers plan
  • Undertake administrative tasks as required e.g., obtaining details for DBS checks, passport applications
  • Transport children, parents, other family members or carers to appointments, family time sessions and other activities
  • Assist in the arrangements for team days and service events
  • Observe and record contact sessions when required
  • Maintain accurate records ensuring that up-to-date and relevant information on the child’s/carer’s casefile
  • Undertake tasks outside of the City Council’s boundary in relation to children placed or carers resident out of area e.g., tasks as listed above
  • Prepare for and attend supervision, team meetings and performance and development reviews
  • Attend relevant training and development opportunities as identified by your line manager
  • Undertake the training and development to become a qualified Social Worker

Where it leads

  • A permanent position following the apprenticeship (depending on funding)

About Liverpool City Council

The city of Liverpool is world-famous for its cultural offer, and our greatest asset is our people. Our residents deserve the very best from those who serve them and have a council they can be proud of - and you can help play a part in this. We value our employees and aim to create a positive, progressive, and open work culture that supports everyone to thrive.

Things to consider

  • Enhanced DBS Check
  • You will be working across the City
  • Evening working may also be required

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsOrganisation skillsTeam workingInitiativeNon judgementalPatience

Where you'll work

  • Cunard Building, Water Street, Liverpool, L3 1AH

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