Job Title: Senior Social Worker – Safeguarding and SupportLocation: Tameside, Greater Manchester
Pay Rate: £39.00 per hour
Job Description:
Liquid Personnel is recruiting a dedicated and experienced Senior Social Worker to join its client’s Safeguarding and Support Team based in Tameside, Greater Manchester. This team is responsible for managing Child in Need, Child Protection, Pre-Proceedings, and Court Matters, offering a dynamic and rewarding environment for skilled professionals.
The role is primarily office-based, with some flexibility for remote working, subject to agreement with the Team Manager. The preferred working pattern is across five days per week.
What will your responsibilities be?
1. Carry out assessments of children in need, including those in need of protection and cared-for children
2. Coordinate service provision to meet assessed needs
3. Conduct reviews and statutory visits in line with service procedures
4. Undertake direct work with children and families
5. Promote and respect children’s identity needs, including cultural, religious, and linguistic backgrounds
6. Build meaningful relationships with children, parents, and carers to encourage full participation
7. Support the development of parents and carers to achieve best outcomes
8. Collaborate with colleagues and partner agencies
9. Prepare and present written and oral reports to Panels, Courts, and other agencies
10. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records
11. Attend regular supervision and actively participate in reflective practice
12. Engage in training and Continuing Professional Development
13. Adhere to statutory regulations and Council policies
14. Contribute to service evaluation and policy development
Qualifications & Experience:
To be successful in this role you must have,
15. Social Work England registration
16. Degree in Social Work or equivalent
17. Post-qualified experience in statutory children’s services
18. Full UK driving licence
19. Ability to provide 5 years of references and account for any employment gaps
Why Liquid Personnel?
20. Free DBS and compliance service
21. Twice weekly payroll and ‘Faster Pay’ service, getting you paid more quickly
22. Access to exclusive roles that aren’t available from other agencies
23. Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal
24. Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
25. Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK
26. “Refer a Friend” bonus – get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*
27. “Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us *