Social Worker: Deliver Timely Child & Family Assessments

Liquid Personnel; Dudley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunities employer

Job summary

Liquid Personnel is seeking a confident Social Worker to join the Referral and Assessment Team in Dudley. You will perform high-quality assessments, screen referrals, and determine eligibility to ensure timely interventions for children.

Responsibilities include home visits, liaising with police and schools, preparing reports, and escalating cases to child protection when needed. Requires Social Work England registration and full UK working rights.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Receive and screen referrals from professionals, families, or the public.
• Conduct initial assessments to determine risk levels and service eligibility.
• Make decisions on whether cases require further intervention under Section 17 (Child in Need) or Section 47 (Child Protection).
• Undertake home visits and interviews with children and families.
• Liaise with police, schools, health services, and other agencies to gather information.
• Prepare detailed reports and recommendations for further action.
• Escalate cases to child protection teams when necessary.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure timely responses to referrals.

Education

Degree level or equivalent in Social Work

Job description

Liquid Personnel is seeking a confident Social Worker to join the Referral and Assessment Team in Dudley. You will perform high-quality assessments, screen referrals, and determine eligibility to ensure timely interventions for children.

Responsibilities include home visits, liaising with police and schools, preparing reports, and escalating cases to child protection when needed. Requires Social Work England registration and full UK working rights.