Qualified Social Worker – Child Protection

Liquid Personnel; Devon and Torbay; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A social work agency seeks a Qualified Social Worker in Devon for its Child Protection Team. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing child protection plans, and advocating for children's welfare. Applicants should have a Social Work degree, relevant registration, and at least 3 years of post-qualified experience. The role offers hybrid working options and pays £38 per hour dependent on experience.

Benefits

Free DBS and compliance service

Twice weekly payroll

Access to exclusive roles

Free access to training and CPD portal

Dedicated consultant support

Refer a Friend bonus

Qualifications

• Social Work England registration.
• Eligible to work in the UK.
• Hold a full UK driving licence and access to a car.
• Minimum 3 years of post-qualified experience.
• Experience with children in care or child protection preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of children and families to identify risks and needs.
• Develop and implement child protection plans.
• Attend and contribute to child protection conferences.
• Monitor and review cases regularly for compliance.
• Advocate for the rights and welfare of children.

Skills

Motivational Interviewing

Crisis Intervention

Behavioral Health

Child Welfare

Case Management

Education

Degree level or equivalent in Social Work

Job description

Job Title : Qualified Social Worker Child Protection

Location : Barnstaple

Hybrid Working : Office & home-based (subject to service needs)

Pay Rate : 38 per hour Depending on experience.

Working Hours : Monday to Friday 37-hour week.

Job Description :

Liquid Personnel is recruiting a Qualified Social Worker to join its clients Child Protection Team based in Manchester.

What will your responsibilities be

In this role you will :

• Conduct assessments of children and families to identify risks and needs.
• Develop and implement child protection plans in collaboration with multi‑agency teams.
• Undertake statutory visits and maintain accurate up‑to‑date case records.
• Intervene in crisis situations to ensure the immediate safety of children.
• Attend and contribute to child protection conferences core groups and court proceedings.
• Work closely with families to promote positive change and improve outcomes for children.
• Liaise with schools health professionals police and other agencies to coordinate support.
• Provide written reports and evidence for legal proceedings when required.
• Monitor and review cases regularly to ensure progress and compliance with care plans.
• Advocate for the rights and welfare of children and young people.

Qualifications & Experience :

To be successful in this role you must have :

• Social Work England registration
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Hold a full UK driving licence and access to a car
• Degree level or equivalent in Social Work
• Minimum 3 years of Post-qualified experience
• Preferably with knowledge and experience in working with children in care or child protection or children with disabilities.

Why Liquid Personnel

• Free DBS and compliance service
• Twice weekly payroll and Faster Pay service getting you paid more quickly
• Access to exclusive roles that arent available from other agencies
• Free access to Liquids 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 *

Liquid Personnel is an equal opportunities employer. Liquid Personnel Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. * Terms and conditions apply to our bonus schemes.

Reasonable Adjustments :

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.

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Key Skills

Motivational Interviewing,Acute Care,Crisis Intervention,Behavioral Health,Intake Experience,Hospice Care,Case Management,Home Care,Child Welfare,Experience with Children,Social Work,Addiction Counseling

Employment Type : Hourly

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1