Senior Social Worker - Child Protection

Liquid Personnel; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Liquid Personnel is seeking a Senior Social Worker for the Child Protection Team in Knowsley. This role involves safeguarding children and families, managing caseloads, and mentoring junior staff. The position offers a competitive pay rate and the opportunity to make a significant impact in the community.

Benefits

Faster Pay service

Twice weekly payroll

Free DBS and compliance service

Access to exclusive roles

Free social work training and CPD portal

Dedicated consultant

Referral bonuses

Qualifications

• Must have Social Work England registration.
• Eligible to work in the UK.
• Post-qualification experience required.

Responsibilities

• Promote the welfare and safeguarding of children and families.
• Conduct assessments in line with regulatory requirements.
• Manage complex caseloads and mentor less experienced Social Workers.

Skills

Safeguarding

Assessment

Case Management

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Social Work

Social Work England registration

Job description

Job Title: Senior Social Worker - Child Protection Team

Location: Knowsley

Pay Rate: £39.45 per hour

Liquid Personnel is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker for the Child Protection Team to join our client in Knowsley. The role involves ensuring the needs of children, young people, and their families are identified, safeguarded, and monitored in accordance with the Children Act, Service policies, and relevant legislation. Responsibilities include managing and supervising child placements, as well as meeting fostering and adoption standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Promote the welfare and safeguarding of children, young people, and their families.
• Conduct timely assessments in line with regulatory requirements.
• Engage relevant agencies, children, and families in assessments and planning.
• Manage complex and varied caseloads, ensuring high-quality casework.
• Mentor less experienced Social Workers and co-work cases.
• Develop care plans that reflect the views and wishes of children and young people.
• Maintain high-standard case records and produce required reports.
• Regularly review and update plans to meet the diverse needs of children and families.

Benefits:

• Make a Difference: Help change the lives of children and families.
• Great Team: Work with a supportive and collaborative crew.
• Awesome Location: Enjoy the scenic beauty and vibrant community of Cumberland.

Qualifications and Experience: To be successful, you must have Social Work England registration, be eligible to work in the UK, hold a degree in Social Work, and have post-qualification experience.

Why Liquid Personnel?

• Faster Pay service for quicker payments
• Twice weekly payroll
• Free DBS and compliance service
• Access to exclusive roles
• Free social work training and CPD portal
• Dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
• Wide range of social work positions across the UK
• Referral bonuses: £500 for each successful referral, £250 for your own job placement (terms apply)

Liquid Personnel is an equal opportunities employer. We act as an Employment Business. *Terms and conditions apply to bonuses.

Reasonable Adjustments:

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