Social Worker – Duty & Assessment Team – Barnsley

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

Job summary

Liquid Personnel is seeking an experienced Social Worker for a hybrid role within the Duty & Assessment Team in Barnsley. You will be responsible for assessments and child protection work, ensuring children's safety in collaboration with other professionals. A rewarding role with competitive pay and support from specialists.

Benefits

Faster Pay service

Twice-weekly payroll

Free DBS and compliance service

Access to social work training and CPD portal

Dedicated support from a specialist consultant

£500 Refer a Friend bonus

£250 Find your own job bonus

Qualifications

• Hold a full UK driving license.
• At least 2 years’ experience in children's services required.
• Hold a Social Work England registration.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Child & Family Assessments.
• Undertake Section 47 enquiries.
• Participate in Child Protection and Child in Need meetings.

Skills

Assessment skills

Child protection knowledge

Collaboration

Education

Social Work Qualification or equivalent

Job description

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Social Worker – Duty & Assessment Team – Barnsley, Barnsley

Location: Barnsley, United Kingdom

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Social Worker (Children)

Location: Barnsley

Working Hours: Hybrid

Rate: £40 per hour

Liquid Personnel are seeking an experienced Social Worker to work within a busy Duty & Assessment Team, based in Barnsley.

Responsibilities:

As an Experienced Social Worker within the Duty and Assessment Team, you will undertake Child & Family Assessments, conduct Section 47 enquiries, and participate in Child Protection and Child in Need meetings. Experience in initial court and Public Law Outline (PLO) work is essential. Your role involves assessing children and families' needs, managing risks, and collaborating with other professionals to ensure the safety and well-being of children and young people.

Requirements:

• Hold a Social Work England registration.
• Be eligible to work in the UK.
• Hold a full UK driving license.
• Social Work Qualification, degree, or equivalent.
• At least 2 years’ experience as a social worker within children’s services.

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about making a difference and meet the above criteria, please submit your application through the Liquid Personnel website. For more information, contact Kelly Donoghue at 0161 235 6982 or email us.

We offer a ‘Faster Pay’ service, twice-weekly payroll, free DBS and compliance service, access to social work training and CPD portal, and dedicated support from a specialist consultant. Benefits include a ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus of £500 and a ‘Find your own job’ bonus of £250.