Impactful Social Worker - Looked After Children

Liquid Personnel Limited.; Telford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

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Job summary

Liquid Personnel is recruiting a Social Worker to join its Looked After Children Team in Telford. You will manage a caseload of children in care, develop and review care plans, and ensure placements are safe and supportive.

You will work with birth families, carers, schools, health professionals and other agencies, attend statutory visits, prepare reports for Looked After Child Reviews, and advocate for the child’s voice in planning.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with Social Work England.
• Eligible to work in the UK.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.
• Post-qualified experience.
• Degree level or equivalent in Social Work.
• Free DBS and compliance service.
• Twice weekly payroll and ‘Faster Pay’ service to get paid quickly.
• Access to exclusive roles not available from other agencies.
• Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal.
• Dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge.
• Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of children who are in the care of the local authority.
• Develop, implement, and regularly review care plans tailored to each child’s needs.
• Ensure children’s placements are safe, stable, and supportive.
• Promote the child’s health, education, and emotional wellbeing, ensuring access to appropriate services.
• Maintain regular contact with children through statutory visits and direct work.
• Prepare and present reports for Looked After Child Reviews.
• Work closely with birth families, carers, schools, health professionals, and other agencies.
• Support children through transitions, including reunification with family, adoption, or leaving care.
• Advocate for the child’s voice to be heard in all aspects of planning and decision-making.

Skills

Social Work England registration

Eligible to work in the UK

Full UK driving licence

Post-qualified experience

Education

Degree level or equivalent in Social Work

Job description

Liquid Personnel is recruiting a Social Worker to join its Looked After Children Team in Telford. You will manage a caseload of children in care, develop and review care plans, and ensure placements are safe and supportive.

You will work with birth families, carers, schools, health professionals and other agencies, attend statutory visits, prepare reports for Looked After Child Reviews, and advocate for the child’s voice in planning.