Senior Social Worker - Reunification & Family Support

Liquid Personnel; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

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Job summary

Liquid Personnel is seeking a passionate, child-centred Social Worker to join the Connecting Families team in Durham. The role focuses on high-quality reunification for children (0–18) subject to Section 31 Care Orders, ensuring the child’s voice is central throughout planning.

Responsibilities include reunification work, relationship-based practice, direct work with young people, and collaboration with partners to build sustainable support.

Qualifications

• Social Work England registration and a recognized social work qualification (CQSW, DipSW, or Degree).
• ASYE Completion: Completion of the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) is essential.
• Core Skills: Ability to build strong relationships, communicate effectively in complex situations, and produce high-quality reflective assessments.
• Practice Knowledge:Familiarity with trauma-informed practice and the Signs of Safety framework is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Reunification Practice: Support families to create the right conditions for children to safely return home, ensuring the child’s voice remains at the centre of all planning.
• Relationship-Based Practice: Utilize trauma-informed approaches and the Signs of Safety framework to shape interventions and support networks.
• Direct Work: Spend meaningful time with children and young people to help them make sense of their experiences and ensure their views guide your work.
• Partnership Working: Collaborate closely with partners such as Family Group Conferencing, Supporting Solutions, and Early Help to build sustainable support systems.
• Court & Exit Planning: Create clear exit plans and contribute to positive court applications for the discharge of Care Orders.
• Reporting: Write clear, reflective assessments and maintain accurate, up-to-date records in line with service standards.

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication

Reflective practice

Education

CQSW / DipSW / Degree in Social Work

Job description

Liquid Personnel is seeking a passionate, child-centred Social Worker to join the Connecting Families team in Durham. The role focuses on high-quality reunification for children (0–18) subject to Section 31 Care Orders, ensuring the child’s voice is central throughout planning.

Responsibilities include reunification work, relationship-based practice, direct work with young people, and collaboration with partners to build sustainable support.