Social Worker – Referral & Assessment (Hackney) | Fast Pay

Liquid Personnel Limited.; London Borough of Hackney; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a Friend £500 bonus

Find your own job £250 bonus

Training & CPD portal access

Job summary

Liquid Personnel Limited is hiring a Social Worker for the Referral & Assessment team in Hackney. You will screen referrals, conduct initial risk assessments, and determine intervention needs under S17 or S47. The role includes home visits, multi-agency liaison, and producing detailed reports.

Requirements include Social Work England registration, UK work eligibility, a UK driving licence, and post-qualification experience. A range of exclusive benefits and bonus schemes are offered.

Qualifications

• Social Work England registration required.
• Eligible to work in the UK.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.
• Post-qualified experience needed.
• Degree level or equivalent in Social Work.
• Free DBS and compliance service provided.
• Twice weekly payroll and 'Faster Pay' service.
• Access to exclusive social work roles across the UK.
• Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal.
• Your own dedicated consultant with social work knowledge.
• Access to a wide selection of social work positions.
• Refer a Friend bonus – £500 for each placed referral.
• Find your own job bonus – £250 for bringing your own position.

Responsibilities

• Receive and screen referrals from professionals, families, or the public.
• Conduct initial assessments to determine risk levels and service eligibility.
• Decide on interventions 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.
• Prepare detailed reports and recommendations for action.
• Escalate cases to child protection teams when necessary.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure timely responses to referrals.

Skills

Post-qualified experience

Full UK driving licence

Eligible to work in the UK

Education

Social Work England registration

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Liquid Personnel Limited is hiring a Social Worker for the Referral & Assessment team in Hackney. You will screen referrals, conduct initial risk assessments, and determine intervention needs under S17 or S47. The role includes home visits, multi-agency liaison, and producing detailed reports.

Requirements include Social Work England registration, UK work eligibility, a UK driving licence, and post-qualification experience. A range of exclusive benefits and bonus schemes are offered.