Children’s Social Worker –Child Protection team

TN United Kingdom; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Children’s Social Worker to join its Child Protection Service in Nottingham. This role offers a competitive hourly rate and the chance to work in a supportive, close-knit team recognized for its excellence. You'll be responsible for making a positive impact on the lives of children and young people through evidence-based assessments and comprehensive care planning. With opportunities for professional development and hybrid working arrangements, this position is ideal for qualified social workers looking to enhance their careers while ensuring the safety and well-being of vulnerable children. Join a team where your expertise will truly make a difference.

Benefits

Competitive rate of pay

Hybrid working (2 days in office)

Regular support/supervision

Access to training materials

Long term contracts available

Free DBS and compliance service

Access to exclusive roles

Refer a Friend bonus

Find your own job bonus

Qualifications

• Hold a Social Work England registration and be eligible to work in the UK.
• Post-qualified experience is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth assessments of complex needs and risks to children.
• Devise and implement care and pathway plans within a child protection framework.

Skills

Strengths-based approach

Evidence-based assessments

Knowledge of public law outline

Risk assessments

Child protection framework

Education

Degree in Social Work

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26.04.2025

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10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: Children’s Social Worker – Child Protection Service
Location: Bassetlaw (Retford) district, Nottinghamshire
Rate: £40 per hour

A Children’s Social Worker is required to join Nottinghamshire’s Child Protection Service. This is a great opportunity to be part of a close-knit team.

Benefits of the role:

• Competitive rate of pay
• Hybrid working (2 days in office)
• A stable and established team who have been recognized by Ofsted
• Regular support/supervision
• Opportunity for progressive professional development
• Access to training materials
• Long term contracts available

As a Social Worker on the Child Protection Team you will be:

• A full-time, dedicated, and qualified experienced social worker seeking a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of children and young people
• Have a strengths-based approach, ability to undertake in-depth, evidenced-based assessments of complex needs and risks to children, protective carers and risk assessments, ensuring the child’s voice is heard and the child is at the Centre of all decision making
• Devise, implement and review plans, including the development and management of plans within a child in need/child protection framework, care, and pathway plans.
• Ensure all statutory responsibilities are well managed, including visiting children, arranging reviews, and reporting to the court
• Have sound knowledge of public law outline, private law, and care proceedings.
• Covering a duty day 3 times per month

As a Social Worker you are required to:

• Hold a Social Work England registration
• Be eligible to work in the UK
• Hold a full UK license
• Post-qualified experience
• Degree level or equivalent in Social Work
• Twice weekly payroll and an internal ‘hours’ team
• Free DBS and compliance service
• Access to a specialist consultant
• Access to exclusive roles that aren’t available from other agencies
• Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal
• Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
• Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK
• “Refer a Friend” bonus – get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*
• “Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us*