Job Title: Social Worker – Duty and Assessment
Location: North Wales
Salary: £41.12 per hour
We are seeking an experienced Social Worker to join our Duty and Assessment team in North Wales. As a Duty and Assessment Social Worker, you will play a crucial role in assessing the needs of individuals and families, ensuring their well-being and safety. You’ll work closely with local authority child care teams, providing timely and thorough assessments.
Responsibilities:
1. Conduct assessments of children, adults, and carers to determine their care and support needs.
2. Investigate safeguarding concerns (including Section 47 inquiries) promptly and effectively.
3. Manage cases using relevant systems (e.g., CASP, CP).
4. Collaborate with other professionals, agencies, and stakeholders to develop care plans.
5. Ensure compliance with the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014.
6. Uphold the principles of respectful conversations and person-centered care.
7. Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and reviews.
Qualifications and Experience:
8. Qualified Social Worker registered with the Care Council for Wales (CCW).
9. Minimum of 3 years post-qualified experience, including work in fostering or child protection.
10. Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and assessment frameworks.
11. Strong communication, assessment, and decision-making skills.
12. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
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 get in touch with Erika Taylor on 0161 543 6964 for further information.
Why Liquid Personnel?
We offer a ‘Faster Pay’ service to get you paid more quickly, along with twice weekly payroll and an internal ‘hours’ team. Enjoy our free DBS and compliance service, and gain access to a specialist consultant and exclusive roles not available from other agencies. Benefit from free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal, and work with your own dedicated consultant who has extensive social work knowledge. We provide access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK. Plus, take advantage of our “Refer a Friend” bonus, earning £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place, and our “Find your own job” bonus, earning £250 for bringing your own position to us.
Reasonable Adjustments:
We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.
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