Job Title: Senior Social Worker – Child Protection Team
Location: Knowsley
Pay Rate: £ 39.45/per hour
Liquid Personnel is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker for the Child Protection Team to join our client in Knowsley. The role of the Senior Social Worker involves ensuring that the needs of children, young people, and their families are identified, safeguarded, and monitored in accordance with the Children Act, Service policies, and relevant legislation. This position also includes responsibilities such as managing and supervising child placements, as well as meeting fostering and adoption standards.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Promote the welfare and safeguarding of children, young people, and their families.
2. Conduct timely assessments in line with regulatory requirements.
3. Engage relevant agencies, children, and families in assessments and planning.
4. Manage complex and varied caseloads, ensuring high-quality casework.
5. Mentor less experienced Social Workers and co-work cases.
6. Develop care plans that reflect the views and wishes of children and young people.
7. Maintain high-standard case records and produce required reports.
8. Regularly review and update plans to meet the diverse needs of children and families.
Benefits :
9. Make a Difference: Help change the lives of children and families.
10. Great Team: Work with a supportive and collaborative crew.
11. Awesome Location: Enjoy the scenic beauty and vibrant community of Cumberland.
Qualifications and Experience :
To be successful in this role you must have Social Work England registration, be eligible to work in the UK, hold a qualification in Social Work at degree level, and have post-qualified experience.
Why Liquid Personnel?
12. New ‘Faster Pay’ service getting you paid more quickly
13. Twice weekly payroll
14. Free DBS and compliance service
15. Access to exclusive roles that aren’t available from other agencies
16. Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal
17. Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
18. Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK
19. “Refer a Friend” bonus – get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*
20. “Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us *