Job Title: Social Worker (Children)
Location: Durham
Working Hours: Hybrid
Rate: £157.41 per day
Liquid Personnel are seeking a Social Worker who can offer exceptional services to children eligible for adoption. We prioritise their wellbeing and the meticulous preparation of Child Permanence Reports. We need support for children in care, ensuring a smooth transition into adoptive families
Key Responsibilities:
You will conduct thorough assessments and prepare detailed Child Permanence Reports. Collaborating with the adoption team, you will identify suitable matches for children with adoptive families. You will provide ongoing support to children in care, ensuring their needs are met and their rights protected. Additionally, you will assist children in understanding their life stories and preparing for the transition to adoptive families. You will develop and implement ‘Keeping in Touch’ plans post-adoption to maintain connections beneficial to the child’s well-being. Participation in team meetings and contributing to the team’s objectives will also be a key part of your role.
Essential Criteria:
1. A degree in Social Work and registration with the relevant professional body.
2. Proven experience in writing Child Permanence Reports.
3. Knowledge of the adoption process and relevant legislation.
4. Ability to work empathetically with children and understand their unique stories.
5. Strong communication and team-working skills.
Desirable Criteria:
6. Experience in working with small, supportive teams.
7. Familiarity with therapeutic approaches beneficial for children in care.
How to Apply:
If you are passionate about making a difference and meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your application through the Liquid Personnel website or for more information get in touch with Erika Taylor on 01615436964 ,
Why Liquid Personnel?
8. ‘Faster Pay’ service getting you paid more quickly
9. Twice weekly payroll and an internal ‘hours’ team
10. Free DBS and compliance service
11. Access to a specialist consultant
12. Access to exclusive roles that aren’t available from other agencies
13. Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal
14. Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
15. Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK
16. “Refer a Friend” bonus – get £250 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*
17. “Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us *