Job Title: Qualified Social Worker – Child Protection
Location: Barnstaple
Hybrid Working: Office & home-based (subject to service needs)
Pay Rate: £38 per hour Depending on experience.
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37-hour week.
Job Description:
Liquid Personnel is recruiting a Qualified Social Worker to join its client’s Child Protection Team based in Manchester.
What will your responsibilities be?
In this role, you will:
1. Conduct assessments of children and families to identify risks and needs.
2. Develop and implement child protection plans in collaboration with multi-agency teams.
3. Undertake statutory visits and maintain accurate, up-to-date case records.
4. Intervene in crisis situations to ensure the immediate safety of children.
5. Attend and contribute to child protection conferences, core groups, and court proceedings.
6. Work closely with families to promote positive change and improve outcomes for children.
7. Liaise with schools, health professionals, police, and other agencies to coordinate support.
8. Provide written reports and evidence for legal proceedings when required.
9. Monitor and review cases regularly to ensure progress and compliance with care plans.
10. Advocate for the rights and welfare of children and young people.
Qualifications & Experience:
To be successful in this role you must have:
11. Social Work England registration
12. Eligible to work in the UK
13. Hold a full UK driving licence and access to a car
14. Degree level or equivalent in Social Work
15. Minimum 3 years of Post-qualified experience
16. Preferably with knowledge and experience in working with children in care or child protection or children with disabilities.
Why Liquid Personnel?
17. Free DBS and compliance service
18. Twice weekly payroll and ‘Faster Pay’ service, getting you paid more quickly
19. Access to exclusive roles that aren’t available from other agencies
20. Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal
21. Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
22. Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK
23. “Refer a Friend” bonus – get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*
24. “Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us *