Job Title: Child Protection & Assessment Social WorkerLocation: Cheshire (3 Days from Home)
Pay Rate: £40 per hour
Job Description:
Liquid Personnel is currently recruiting for a dedicated and experienced Qualified Social Worker to join a forward-thinking Child Protection and Assessment Team for its client based in Cheshire East.
This role offers a unique opportunity to work within a well-supported frontline service, focusing on child protection and initial assessments, while benefiting from a separate Court Team that manages all legal proceedings.
The team is committed to promoting work-life balance, providing clear supervision, and fostering strong multi-agency collaboration. In addition to a rewarding caseload, the position offers excellent pay and hybrid working flexibility.
What will your responsibilities be?
1. Carry out initial assessments and Section 47 enquiries to determine risk and next steps.
2. Manage Child Protection and Child in Need cases through effective planning and intervention.
3. Attend strategy discussions, CP conferences, and core groups.
4. No court work – all legal proceedings are handled by a dedicated Court Team.
Benefits:
5. £40 per hour – top-tier rate.
6. 3 days per week remote working – real flexibility, not just lip service.
7. No court reports or hearings – separate Court Team supports you.
8. Work within a stable, well-managed team known for strong leadership and reflective supervision.
9. Reasonable caseloads and excellent admin support.
10. Interviews available immediately – quick onboarding.
Qualifications & Experience:
To be successful in this role you must have,
11. Social Work England registration.
12. At least 2 years’ post-qualified experience in CP and/or assessment.
13. Confidence in decision-making, risk analysis, and multi-agency collaboration.
14. Enhanced DBS (on the update service or willing to apply).
Why Liquid Personnel?
15. Free DBS and compliance service
16. Twice weekly payroll and ‘Faster Pay’ service, getting you paid more quickly
17. Access to exclusive roles that aren’t available from other agencies
18. Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal
19. Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
20. Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK
21. “Refer a Friend” bonus – get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*
22. “Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us *