Social Worker – Child Protection

Liquid Personnel; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A social work recruiting agency is looking for a Social Worker for its Child Protection team in Durham. The role involves conducting assessments, developing protection plans, and ensuring children's safety. Ideal candidates must hold a Social Work degree and relevant registration. The position offers flexible payment options and various perks, including training access and referral bonuses.

Benefits

Free DBS and compliance service

Twice weekly payroll and ‘Faster Pay’ service

Access to exclusive roles

Free access to social work training

Dedicated consultant

Referral bonuses

Qualifications

• Hold Social Work England registration.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK.
• Post-qualified experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of children and families to identify risks and needs.
• Develop and implement child protection plans.
• Undertake statutory visits and maintain case records.
• Intervene in crisis situations to ensure children's safety.
• Attend child protection conferences, core groups, and court proceedings.

Skills

Registered with Social Work England

Eligibility to work in the UK

Full UK driving licence

Post-qualified experience

Education

Degree level or equivalent in Social Work

Job description

Job Title : Social Worker – Child Protection Location : Durham

Pay Rate : £36.04 per hour

Job Description

Liquid Personnel is recruiting Social Worker for its client’s Child Protection team at Durham.

What will your responsibilities be?

• Conduct assessments of children and families toidentifyrisks and needs.
• Develop and implement child protection plans in collaboration with multi-agency teams.
• Undertake statutory visits andmaintainaccurate, 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 whenrequired.
• Monitor and review cases regularly to ensure progress and compliance with care plans.
• Advocate for the rights and welfare of children and young people.

Qualifications & Experience

• Social Work England registration
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Hold a full UK driving licence
• Post-qualified experience
• Degree 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