Experienced Social Worker – Merton, London – Family Support and Safeguarding Team

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join a dynamic Family Support and Safeguarding Team in Merton, London. This role involves managing a caseload and participating in safeguarding duties. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Social Work, SWE registration, and a passion for helping children and families. The position offers a competitive salary, a welcome payment, and a pension scheme, making it a rewarding opportunity for those looking to make a positive impact in their community. Join a supportive team dedicated to achieving positive outcomes for vulnerable individuals.

Benefits

£4,500 welcome payment

Market supplement of £2,000 per annum

Membership of local government pension scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified social worker with a degree in Social Work and SWE registration.
• Experience in safeguarding and working with children’s teams.

Responsibilities

• Execute statutory functions to safeguard and support individuals.
• Collaborate with professionals to promote social change and independence.

Skills

Safeguarding Duty Experience

Professional Curiosity

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Degree in Social Work

Tools

SWE Registration

Enhanced DBS

Job description

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Experienced Social Worker – Merton, London – Family Support and Safeguarding Team, London Borough of Merton

Location: London Borough of Merton, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

13.04.2025

Expiry Date:

28.05.2025

Job Description:

Liquid Personnel is currently recruiting an experienced Social Worker to join the busy team at a Merton, London based Family Support and Safeguarding Team.

The Social Worker will be required to both hold a caseload as well as work on safeguarding duty on a rota basis, therefore safeguarding duty experience is essential. The team consists of Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Assessments Officers, and Home Care Assessors.

What will it give you as a Social Worker?

• Hybrid operations.
• £4,500 welcome payment and market supplement of £2,000 per annum
• Membership of the local government pension scheme
• Excellent salary of £42,795 – 45,834 per annum

Primary Responsibilities as a Social Worker:

• Act as an officer of the Local Authority and execute statutory functions ensuring that individuals are safeguarded and supported to achieve positive outcomes.
• Work in partnership with people, other professionals, and agencies to intervene to safeguard individuals, promote social change, maximise independence, and provide appropriate information and advice about third sector and universal services which support positive outcomes.
• Apply professional curiosity and use social work theories and knowledge to formulate and test hypotheses, reaching a professional judgement and decision.

Further Information:

As our Children’s Social Worker, you will carry out visits to a family for around 5 hours per month. You should also have valid SWE registration and an enhanced DBS issued within 12 months. In addition, the Children’s Social Worker should have a minimum of two references available to view, with at least one reference from their current/most recent employer. You must have all employment history, be a qualified social worker with experience of working within a cared for children’s team or a safeguarding children’s team, with any gaps verified.

What we are looking for in a Social Worker:

• Social Work England registration
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Hold a full UK license
• Post-qualified experience
• Degree level or equivalent in Social Work