Senior Social worker – Suffolk – Child Protection Team & Children in Need Team

Liquid Personnel; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social services organization is seeking experienced Qualified Social Workers to join a dynamic Child Protection Team in Suffolk. In this role, you will manage a diverse caseload while working alongside key agencies, ensuring the welfare of children and young people. Benefits include flexible working arrangements, competitive pay, and access to training opportunities, making this a promising career move for dedicated professionals seeking to make a difference.

Benefits

Flexible/Hybrid working opportunities

Manageable caseload

Excellent rate of pay

Condensed working and part-time roles available

Free DBS and compliance service

Access to exclusive social work training

Dedicated consultant support

Refer a Friend bonus

Find your own job bonus

Qualifications

• Social Work England registration required.
• Post-qualified experience essential.
• Eligibility to work in the UK necessary.

Responsibilities

• Managing a diverse caseload covering Child Protection and Child in Need.
• Completing Single and Parenting assessments.
• Collaborating with professionals to meet children's needs.

Skills

Child Protection

Assessment Skills

Collaboration

Education

Degree level qualification in Social Work

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Posted:

24.06.2025

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08.08.2025

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Job Description:

Qualified Social Worker – Suffolk– Child Protection Team

Liquid Personnel is currently recruiting experienced Qualified Social Workers to join a busy team at a Suffolk based within the Child Protection 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.

Benefits of the role:

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

Primary Responsibilities as a Child Protection Social Worker:

• Managing a diverse caseload of Children which coverers Child Protection, Child in Need and sometimes Children within Proceedings. The level in proceedings can be discussed
• Attending to Section 47 enquiries
• Completing Single Assessments
• Completing Parenting assessments
• Working collaboratively with other professionals/agencies to meet the identified needs of children, young people and their families including the Police and Education Services
• Completing work under the Public Law Outline (PLO)
• Completing Court reports/Assessments

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*