Qualified Social Worker – Trafford – Looked After Children

Liquid Personnel; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Social Worker (Children) for a hybrid role in Trafford. Responsibilities include working with children and families to achieve desired outcomes, conducting reviews, and engaging in multi-agency collaboration. Candidates must have Social Work England registration, a full UK license, and relevant experience. The position offers excellent pay and flexibility.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Excellent rate of pay

Free DBS and compliance service

Access to exclusive training and CPD portal

Referral bonuses

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to work in the UK.
• Experience in working with looked after children.
• Ability to engage in multi-agency working.

Responsibilities

• Work with children and families to achieve desired outcomes.
• Conduct Looked After Children Reviews and complete Care Plans.
• Attend and participate in strategy meetings.

Skills

Social Work England registration

Post-qualified experience

Full UK license

Degree level or equivalent in Social Work

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Posted:

12.08.2025

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26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: Social Worker (Children)
Location: Trafford
Working Hours: Hybrid
Rate: £37 per hour

Liquid Personnel are currently recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to join a busy team in Traffordbased within the Looked After Children team.

Responsibilities:

As a LAC Social Worker, your primary responsibilities will include working with children and families to achieve desired outcomes, discharging care orders, and attending and participating in strategy meetings. You will conduct Looked After Children Reviews, complete Care Plans, Child Permanence Reports (CPR), Pathway Plans, and Children and Family Assessments. Additionally, you will engage in multi-agency working with partner agencies to ensure comprehensive support for the children and families you serve.

Benefits of the role:

• Flexible/Hybrid working opportunities
• Manageable caseload
• Excellent rate of pay
• Condensed working and part time roles can be discussed

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

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about making a difference and meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your application through the Liquid Personnel website or get in touch with us for further information

We offer a ‘Faster Pay’ service to get you paid more quickly, along with twice weekly payroll and an internal ‘hours’ team. Enjoy our free DBS and compliance service, and gain access to a specialist consultant and exclusive roles not available from other agencies. Benefit from free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal, and work with your own dedicated consultant who has extensive social work knowledge. We provide access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK. Plus, take advantage of our “Refer a Friend” bonus, earning £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place, and our “Find your own job” bonus, earning £250 for bringing your own position to us.

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.