Merseyside
Children's Social Care jobs in Liverpool.
Children's services teams carry statutory caseloads across safeguarding, looked-after children, fostering and leaving care, and rely on experienced interim staff to hold cases safely. Actionus supplies residential childcare workers, family support workers and qualified practitioners for locum, contract and permanent roles across local authorities and independent providers.
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Hiring in Liverpool
What the Liverpool market looks like.
Liverpool hosts several national and regional specialist centres alongside its main acute group, including dedicated children's, neuroscience and heart and chest services. The Mersey and Cheshire corridor is well connected, so assignments in Wirral, St Helens and Warrington are regularly covered from the city.
Major employers in Merseyside
- —Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- —Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
- —Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
- —The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust
Also covering
Wirral · St Helens · Southport · Warrington · Widnes · Runcorn · Chester
Typical settings
- Local authority children's services
- Children's residential homes
- Fostering and adoption teams
- Youth and family support services
Common specialities
- Safeguarding
- Looked-after children
- Fostering
- Leaving care
- Family support
- Residential childcare
Other roles in Liverpool
- Life SciencesBiopharmaceuticals
Validation and Compliance Specialist
Validation and Compliance Specialist required for a permanent role based in Manchester. This position involves overseeing quality compliance and validation protocols within a busy biopharmaceuticals environment. The successful candidate will ensure all processes meet strict industry regulations while supporting ongoing facility improvements.
Manchester£50,000 to £70,000 per annumPermanentVIEW ROLE → - HealthcarePodiatry
Podiatrist
A Podiatry client is seeking a conscientious Podiatrist to join our team in Merseyside on a flexible basis. This role is ideal for either a newly qualified or experienced clinician who is dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care and is eager to develop their professional skills. You will benefit from a performance related salary, workplace pension and a generous holiday allowance.
Merseyside£42,500 to £50,000 per annumPermanentVIEW ROLE → - HealthcareBiomedical Science
Mental Health Occupational Therapist
Mental Health Occupational Therapist required for an immediate Locum position within a dedicated clinical environment. This role focuses on delivering specialised rehabilitative interventions and personalised care pathways for individuals managing complex psychological needs. You will join a supportive multidisciplinary team committed to improving patient outcomes through evidence-based practice and therapeutic engagement.
Manchester£20 to £35 per hourLocumVIEW ROLE → - HealthcareSpeech and Language Therapy
Speech and Language Therapist
This Speech and Language Therapist role offers a 12 month contract based in Kent on a part-time basis. You will work across a community of schools providing consistent clinical support for approx. 15 hours per week, with potential for more. The position involves termly visits to various educational settings to manage caseloads and support student development.
Kent£35 to £45 per hourContractVIEW ROLE → - Social Care
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapist required for a locum position focused on enhancing independence for adult service users within a community setting. This rewarding role involves conducting detailed functional evaluations and coordinating complex equipment installations to improve daily living standards. You will act as a vital link between statutory services and local residents, ensuring high-quality outcomes through expert clinical advice.
Greater Manchester£30 - £35 per hourLocumVIEW ROLE → - HealthcareDoctor
Associate GP
This Associate GP contract position offers an exceptional opportunity to join a diverse clinical environment focused on patient-centred excellence. You will deliver high-quality primary care across various specialist areas, including student health and homelessness, while contributing to the continuous improvement of the practice. Actionus is delighted to facilitate this pivotal role where your medical expertise will directly enhance community wellbeing through modern and traditional consultation methods.
Liverpool£104,026 to £109,058 per annumContractVIEW ROLE →
Questions
Children's Social Care work in Liverpool, answered.
- What children's social care jobs are available in Liverpool?
- Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent children's social care roles across Liverpool and the wider Merseyside area, including local authority children's services, children's residential homes, fostering and adoption teams. Live vacancies are listed on this page and updated as they are released.
- Which employers hire children's services practitioners in Liverpool?
- Actionus works with social care employers across Liverpool and the wider Merseyside area, including public sector organisations, local authorities, independent providers and private employers hiring children's services practitioners.
- What registration do I need to work as a children's social care professional through Actionus?
- You will need current registration with the relevant UK regulator, an enhanced DBS, right-to-work documents and satisfactory references. Our compliance team confirms exactly what is required for each assignment before you start.
- How quickly can I start a locum assignment in Liverpool?
- If your compliance file is already complete, short-notice cover can often start within days. If you are new to Actionus, register first and we will build your file while we match you to suitable roles.
- How do I get paid for temporary work?
- Temporary and locum workers submit hours weekly through the Actionus online timesheet portal. Once your authoriser approves the timesheet, payment is processed through PAYE, umbrella or your limited company, depending on the payment method agreed on your assignment.
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