Liquid Personnel are currently recruiting for an experienced Consultant Social Worker to join our client’s Family Safeguarding West Team in Hertfordshire. Our client is an innovative and forward‑thinking local authority committed to motivational practice, supporting practitioners to deliver high‑quality safeguarding work to children and families. With strong multi‑disciplinary teams, a hybrid working model and excellent development pathways, Hertfordshire offers one of the most supportive environments for progressing into leadership roles.
Your benefits as a Consultant Social Worker:
1. Salary from £46,731 + £6,924 market enhancement, progressing to £51,802 + £6,768 market enhancement
2. £1,000 welcome payment
3. Hybrid working model
4. 5 days additional annual leave
5. SWE registration fee paid
6. Lease car scheme
7. Up to £6,000 relocation support
8. Excellent training and development from specialist L&D teams.
About the service
The Family Safeguarding Service is nationally recognised for its collaborative and relational model of practice. You will work within a highly skilled multi‑disciplinary team including Adult Mental Health Specialists, Domestic Abuse Practitioners, Substance Misuse Workers and specialist Family Practitioners. Practitioners benefit from regular, high‑quality supervision, strong motivational practice, small and supportive teams, hybrid working, and a culture focused on continuous improvement and reflective practice.
About the role
As a Consultant Social Worker in Family Safeguarding, you will support the safeguarding of children and young people across West Hertfordshire. Responsibilities include holding a small caseload of complex safeguarding work, supporting and supervising Social Workers and Senior Practitioners, leading on court work (including attendance), providing management cover in the Team Manager’s absence, ensuring high‑quality assessments and plans, and modelling excellent safeguarding practice. This role naturally supports progression into management.
Essential requirements:
9. Social Work qualification & Social Work England registration
10. Strong safeguarding practice experience
11. Skilled in multi‑agency working
12. Competent IT skills
13. Full UK driving licence and regular access to a vehicle.
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