Qualified Social Worker – Derbyshire – Looked after Children Team

TN United Kingdom; Derby; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking experienced Qualified Social Workers to join a dedicated Looked After Children Team in Derbyshire. In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for providing essential assessment and care management services to children and families, ensuring compliance with council policies and legislation. The position offers hybrid working options, manageable caseloads, and excellent salary potential of up to £35 per hour. This role is perfect for those passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of young people and their families while enjoying flexible working arrangements and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Hybrid options

Manageable caseload

Excellent flexible work opportunities

Free DBS and compliance service

Access to exclusive roles

Free access to training and CPD portal

Dedicated consultant support

Refer a Friend bonus

Find your own job bonus

Qualifications

• Must have Social Work England registration and degree in Social Work.
• Post-qualified experience is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and care management services to children and families.
• Collaborate with mental health services and develop multi-agency plans.

Skills

Social Work England registration

Post-qualified experience

Effective communication

Evidence-based practice

Education

Degree in Social Work

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Posted:

13.04.2025

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28.05.2025

Job Description:

Liquid Personnel is currently recruiting registered and experienced Qualified Social Workers to join a busy team at a Derbyshire based Looked after Children Team.

To be successful in this role you must have Social Work England registration, be eligible to work in the UK, hold a qualification in Social Work at degree level, and have post-qualified experience.

You will provide assessment, care management and social work services to children and their families, arising out of the council’s duties and powers under legislation, Council and Group policy.

Benefits of the role:

• Hybrid options
• Manageable caseload
• Excellent flexible work opportunities
• Excellent salary of up to £35 per hour

Primary Responsibilities as a Qualified Social Worker:

• Promote and model effective working arrangements with Mental Health services and other voluntary and community partners to support Care Experienced young people
• Develop a good understanding of evidence-based practice and integrate models of best practice into day-to-day service delivery
• Participate in clinical supervision and clinical risk assessing and liaising with mental health services across different boroughs/areas
• Bring together, develop, and regularly review a multi-agency Pathway Plan around and with the young person and proactively work with the young person to achieve their targets

Further Information:

Looked after Children Team Social Workers need to understand and integrate into practice the key policies of the council in relation to social care with children and families, especially multi-disciplinary working, integration, and whole family approaches.

What we are looking for in a Qualified 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
• Twice weekly payroll
• Free DBS and compliance service
• 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 £250 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*
• “Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us*