Social Work Lead – Make a Lasting Impact in Liverpool
At Change Grow Live, we believe in people.
We’re a national health and social care charity with a bold mission: to help individuals change the direction of their lives, grow as people, and live life to its fullest. Whether someone is struggling with substance use, mental health, homelessness, or social exclusion, we’re here to walk alongside them – offering care, hope, and practical support grounded in dignity and respect.
Our strength lies in our people. We are open about the challenges our communities face, compassionate in our approach, and bold in our ambition to create positive, lasting change. Every day, our teams make a difference – and we’re proud to work in a way that is person-centred, empowering, and inclusive.
If you're a qualified and passionate Social Worker/Social Work Lead with a deep commitment to supporting people with complex and multiple needs, this is your opportunity to lead with purpose. In this role, you’ll be part of a vibrant, multidisciplinary team, where your knowledge, values, and experience will help shape practice, guide others, and create safer, more hopeful futures for those we support.
Where: Liverpool
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hrs per week
Full time Salary: £37,184.91 - £44,471.72 dependent on experience
*Please note: Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary, allowances and holidays will be pro rata based on contracted hours.
ResponsibilitiesWhat you’ll be doing:
Leading ethical, person-centred, and evidence-informed social work practice across our Liverpool services.
Supporting and guiding a multi-disciplinary team in responding to complex cases involving substance use, safeguarding, and mental health.
Providing coaching, mentoring, reflective supervision, and bespoke training to enhance team confidence and capability.
Acting as Designated Safeguarding Lead, offering professional accountability and expert decision-making.
Driving collaboration with local authorities, NHS partners, and community organisations to improve referral pathways and support.
Contributing to the development of new social work talent by supporting students and newly qualified professionals on placement.
What we’re looking for:A qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England (or relevant regulatory body).
Strong experience working within adult and/or children’s social care systems.
In-depth knowledge of safeguarding legislation and practice.
The ability to manage complexity, balance risk, and bring a trauma-informed approach to decision-making.
A collaborative, flexible, and approachable leader who thrives on building others up.
Experience of lone working, managing a busy caseload, and adapting to the needs of people in a challenging environment.
What you’ll get in return:25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising annually in your first five years service Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme Contributory pension scheme A great selection of benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc. Refer a friend schemeother benefits: Change Grow Live employee benefits
This role is based across our Liverpool sites – and we’re proud of the vibrant, inclusive, and resilient community we support. Flexibility is key: you’ll be expected to work across different locations and at times that best meet the needs of the people we support, which may include evenings and occasional weekends.
Please read attached Job Description and Role Specifics for a more detailed outline of responsibilities and Person Specification
If this sounds like you and you’d like to begin your journey with Change Grow Live, then we’d love to talk to you.
Salary Range (pro rata if part time) CGL points 33 to 40 (£37,184.90 - £44,471.72) ILW / OLW /Fringe N/A - Outside London Weighting Area Closing Date 29/6/2025 If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details: Louise Dolan | Louise.Dolan@cgl.org.uk This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level. Options ApplyApplyShareEmail this job to a friendRefer <p style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif;">Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif;"> </span></p> Share this vacancy on your newsfeed
We believe that having diverse people working as part of our team makes us the organisation that we are.
We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and to make Change Grow Live a great place to work. If you have any feedback on our recruitment processes (good or bad) we’d love to hear from you so that we can make sure they are fair and we attract and recruit the best, most diverse workforce possible.
The safety of vulnerable children, young people and adults is our absolute priority. We will support you in your role to make sure that you are equipped to support the safety of people who use our services and those around them, to the highest standard possible.
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