Children's Social Worker – Looked After Care

Liquid Personnel Limited.; Bury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

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Job summary

Liquid Personnel Limited is recruiting a Children’s Social Worker for the Looked After Children team in Bury. You will manage a caseload and develop tailored care plans to safeguard and promote the wellbeing of looked-after children.

Responsibilities include regular statutory visits, collaboration with families and professionals, and presenting reports for reviews. DBS and compliance support are provided; Pay schemes help you get paid promptly.

Qualifications

• Social Work England registration is required.
• Eligible to work in the UK.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.
• Post-qualified experience in social care preferred.
• Degree level or equivalent in Social Work.
• Free DBS and compliance service are provided.
• Payroll schemes like Faster Pay are available to staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of looked after children.
• Develop, implement and review care plans.
• Ensure placements are safe, stable and supportive.
• Promote health, education and emotional wellbeing.
• Maintain regular contact through statutory visits and direct work.
• Prepare and present reports for Looked After Child Reviews.
• Collaborate with birth families, carers, schools and health professionals.
• Support transitions including reunification, adoption or leaving care.
• Advocate for the child’s voice in planning and decision-making.

Skills

Social work credentials

Driving licence

UK work eligibility

DBS clearance

Education

Degree level or equivalent in Social Work

Job description

Liquid Personnel Limited is recruiting a Children’s Social Worker for the Looked After Children team in Bury. You will manage a caseload and develop tailored care plans to safeguard and promote the wellbeing of looked-after children.

Responsibilities include regular statutory visits, collaboration with families and professionals, and presenting reports for reviews. DBS and compliance support are provided; Pay schemes help you get paid promptly.