Liquid Personnel are currently recruiting for a Social Worker to join the Safeguarding Team in either Richmond upon Thames or Kingston upon Thames. We are proud to be working with Kingston’s children’s services, who were rated Outstanding by Ofsted in December 2024—achieving top marks across all five assessment areas. This is their second consecutive Outstanding rating, which is a true testament to the incredible work they do to give children and young people across the borough a fairer start in life. Their commitment to delivering high-quality support and services to families is inspiring, and it's a fantastic opportunity for any social worker looking to be part of a forward-thinking, impactful team. Benefits of the role: £3,000 Welcome Bonus £3,000 Market Supplement paid monthly into salary 29 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 2 years and 35 days after 4 years Additional day off in your birthday month Minimum of 12 protected Development Days per year Supportive senior leadership team with an open-door culture Managers who value your work, support your development, and recognise the complexity of cases Access to a wide range of professional development opportunities through the regional Social Work Teaching Partnership Key responsibilities: Supporting children and young people subject to Child Protection and Child in Need plans Transferring cases appropriately to the Permanence team Building strong, respectful relationships with families, support networks, and partner agencies Completing assessments, threshold applications, home visits, direct work, care planning, chairing meetings, and case recording in line with policy Requirements: Qualified Social Worker with relevant degree Completion of ASYE Active Social Work England registration If this sounds like it could be the role for you then please contact Mozz Radwan on 02038573486 or Mozz.Radwan@liquidpersonnel.com 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.