Impactful Child Protection Social Worker

Liquidpersonnel; England; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

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Job summary

Liquid Personnel is seeking an experienced Child Protection Social Worker to join its Children’s Services team in Hertfordshire. You will manage a varied caseload, undertake statutory assessments, safeguarding enquiries, and child protection interventions to ensure children are safe and their welfare is at the centre of every decision.

You will collaborate with families and partner agencies, advocate for children's voices, and ensure timely, quality reports and case records, while adhering to

Qualifications

• Social Work England registration.
• A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree, DipSW, CQSW, or equivalent).
• Experience working within statutory Children’s Services.
• Experience managing child protection, safeguarding, and assessment caseloads.
• Strong assessment, report writing, and risk management skills.
• Excellent communication and partnership‑working abilities.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of complex child protection and safeguarding cases.
• Undertaking statutory assessments, child protection enquiries, and statutory visits.
• Assessing risk and implementing effective interventions to safeguard children.
• Contributing to child protection conferences, reviews, and multi‑agency meetings.
• Preparing high-quality reports, assessments, and case records.
• Working closely with families, schools, health professionals, police, and partner agencies.
• Ensuring children’s wishes and feelings are represented in planning and decision-making.
• Managing cases effectively and meeting statutory timescales.
• Promoting strengths‑based, child‑centred social work practice.
• Ensuring the safety, welfare, and best interests of children remain the highest priority.

Skills

Communication

Risk management

Assessment

Report writing

Partnership working

Education

Social work degree or equivalent

CQSW or DipSW

Job description

Liquid Personnel is seeking an experienced Child Protection Social Worker to join its Children’s Services team in Hertfordshire. You will manage a varied caseload, undertake statutory assessments, safeguarding enquiries, and child protection interventions to ensure children are safe and their welfare is at the centre of every decision.

You will collaborate with families and partner agencies, advocate for children's voices, and ensure timely, quality reports and case records, while adhering to