Social Worker - Permanence Team

Liquid Personnel; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SWE Registration

Welcome bonus up to £6,000

Relocation assistance up to £8,000

Retention bonus

28 days annual leave + bank holidays

LGPS pension + life cover

Career development

Flexible working

Parking support

Job summary

Liquid Personnel is recruiting a Social Worker to join the Permanence Team in Northampton. You will place looked-after children at the centre of practice, building strong relationships with children, families and carers to plan for each child’s future.

We seek a qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England, with at least two years post-qualification experience, including safeguarding, court proceedings, and CPR writing. A supportive team and clear development opportunities await.

Qualifications

• Social Work England registration is required.
• Minimum 2 years post-qualification with ASYE completed.
• Experience safeguarding and working with looked-after children.
• Experience with court proceedings.
• Experience writing Adoption and Child Permanence Reports (CPR).
• Strong communicator and collaborative team player.
• Committed to best practice and ongoing professional development.
• Passionate about supporting children, families, and achieving positive change.

Skills

SWE registration

ASYE completed

Safeguarding

Court proceedings

CPR writing

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Professional development

Job description

Job Title: Social Worker

Team: Permanence Team

Salary: £40,369 - £43,686 + up to £6,000 welcome bonus (dependent on experience)

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Are you an experienced and passionate social worker ready to make a lasting difference in the lives of children in care?

Liquid Personnel are currently recruiting for a Social Worker to join a Permanence Team based in Northampton. Skilled Social Workers in this team place children at the centre of everything they do, building strong and purposeful relationships with children and young people, their families and carers to plan effectively for each child’s future. You will bring proven experience of working with looked‑after children, gained through roles such as a LAC or court team, attending court within a safeguarding service, or other areas of children’s social care.

About You

• Social Work England registered
• 2 years post-qualified, with a completed ASYE
• Experienced in safeguarding and working with children in care
• Experience with Court Proceedings
• Previous experience of Adoption and Child Permanence Report (CPR) writing
• A confident communicator and team collaborator
• Passionate about supporting children, families, and achieving positive change
• Committed to best practice and continuous development

Benefits

You’ll be part of a supportive, friendly team where your growth is genuinely encouraged. With a range of benefits which include:

• SWE Registration paid yearly (social care colleagues)
• Recruitment Welcome Bonus of up to £6,000
• Relocation costs of up to £8,000
• Retention bonus payments for established personnel
• 28 days annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time) and an additional 5 days after 5 years
• Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3x annual salary) and ill-health protection
• Opportunity to purchase up to 25 days annual leave
• Employee discounts with local and national retailers
• Flexible and family working arrangements
• Enhanced maternity benefits
• A permanent, supportive and inclusive management team where you will be empowered to make good professional decisions
• Extensive Learning & Development and career development opportunities
• Subsidised town centre car parking scheme