Social Worker – Child Protection

Liquidpersonnel; Kent (WA); Hybrid; USD 60,160 - 73,529; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market leading salary up to £50,067

Retention payment of £3,000 per annum

Career progression scheme

Essential Car User Allowance

Local government pension scheme

Free car parking

Hybrid working

Relocation package of up to £8,000

Job summary

Liquidpersonnel is recruiting for a Social Worker for the Child Protection service in Kent. You will manage a caseload, performing assessments and planning to support vulnerable children and young people.

The role offers a market-leading salary up to £50,067, a retention payment of £3,000, hybrid working options, and a relocation package of up to £8,000. Essential qualifications and active registration with Social Work England are required.

Qualifications

• Must have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.
• Active Social Work England registration required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload within reflective supervision
• Undertake focused, analytical assessments and SMART plans
• Work directly with children and young people to establish their lived experiences

Skills

Focused, analytical assessments

Strengths-based practice

Signs of Safety practice model

Education

Relevant Social Work qualification

Completed ASYE

Job description

Liquid Personnel is currently recruiting for a Social Worker for the Child Protection service to join our clients based in Medway.

What’s in it for you as a Social Worker?

• Retention payment of £3,000 per annum (paid annually)
• Market leading salary up to £50,067
• Career progression scheme to support your pathway of professional development
• Essential Car User Allowance with option to transfer to Lease Car after 6 months
• Excellent local government pension scheme
• Free car parking
• Hybrid working - enabling you to work from home/office
• Relocation package of up to £8,000

About the role

You will manage a caseload within a framework of appropriate reflective supervision, undertaking focused, analytical assessments, SMART plans and reviews, ensuring all vulnerable children and young people with disabilities receive a service that reflects the Council’s commitment to child and adult safeguarding and meaningful transition into young adulthood.

You will work directly with children and young people to establish their lived experiences and wishes and feelings, using a variety of techniques.

You will use the Signs of Safety practice model in assessments and interventions with children and their families.

What we are looking for in a Social Worker

• Relevant Social Work qualification
• You will have completed your ASYE
• You will have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes
• Active Social Work England registration

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.