Qualified Social Worker – Child Protection

Liquid Personnel; England; Hybrid; GBP 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS and compliance service

Twice weekly payroll

Access to exclusive roles

Free social work training

Dedicated consultant

Referral bonuses

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Qualified Social Worker for its client’s Child Protection team in Leicestershire. This role involves conducting assessments, developing protection plans, and collaborating with various agencies to promote the welfare of children. Candidates must be registered with Social Work England and have relevant post-qualification experience. The position offers hybrid working arrangements and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England.
• Eligible to work in the UK.
• Holder of a full UK driving licence.
• Post-qualified experience required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of children and families to identify risks.
• Develop and implement child protection plans.
• Undertake statutory visits and maintain case records.
• Intervene in crisis situations for child safety.
• Attend child protection conferences and court proceedings.
• Coordinate support with families and other agencies.

Skills

Social Work registration

Assessment of children and families

Developing protection plans

Intervention in crisis situations

Education

Degree in Social Work or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Qualified Social Worker – Child Protection

Location: Leicestershire (Hybrid)

Pay Rate: £35 per hour

Job Description

Liquid Personnel is recruiting aChildren’sSocialWorker to join its client’s Child Protection team based in Leicestershire.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Hybrid working
• Supportive team

Qualifications & Experience

• Social Work England registration
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Hold a full UK driving licence
• Post-qualified experienceDegree level or equivalent in Social Work

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 aren’t available from other agencies
• Free access to Liquid’s 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 *

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.

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.

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