Senior Social Worker – Assessment Team

Liquid Personnel; Newcastle; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a Senior Social Worker in Newcastle to join an Assessment Team. In this role, you will lead assessments, manage complex cases, and support colleagues in fulfilling statutory duties. Enjoy a flexible working environment, regular supervision, and a chance to collaborate with experienced professionals dedicated to high-quality social services for children. Competitive pay and various benefits are offered, making this an ideal opportunity for seasoned social workers.

Benefits

Support from senior members of staff

Competitive rate of pay

Access to exclusive training and CPD portal

Qualifications

• Registered to practice with Social Work England.
• Eligible to work in the UK.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver statutory social work services to children and families.
• Lead Children & Families assessments ensuring timely completion.
• Provide guidance on complex cases to team members.
• Prepare reports and court evidence as necessary.

Skills

Social Work England registration

Post-qualified experience

Full UK driving licence

Education

Degree level or equivalent in Social Work

Job description

Job Title: Senior Social Worker Assessment Team

Location: Newcastle

Pay Rate: 31.74

Job Description: Liquid Personnel is currently recruiting a Childrens Social Worker to join an Assessment Team based in this role you will lead assessments manage complex cases and support colleagues in fulfilling statutory duties. Youll benefit from flexible working arrangements regular supervision and the opportunity to collaborate with experienced professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment committed to delivering high-quality services to children and young people.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver statutory social work services to children young people and their families in line with current legislation and Gateshead Council procedures.
• Undertake and lead Children & Families assessments ensuring timely and accurate completion.
• Provide guidance and support to team members on complex cases.
• Chair meetings and contribute to multi-agency planning.
• Prepare reports care plans and court evidence as required.
• Work collaboratively with families carers and partner agencies to develop effective support plans.
• Maintain accurate and timely case records and reports in line with professional standards.
• Participate in regular supervision and reflective practice with your line manager.

Benefits:

• Support from senior members of staff.
• Great location with public transport links.
• Competitive rate of pay.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Social Work England registration
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Hold a full UK driving licence
• Post-qualified experience
• Degree level or equivalent in Social Work

Why Liquid Personnel:

• Free DBS and compliance service
• Twice weekly payroll and Faster Pay service getting you paid more quickly
• Access to exclusive roles that arent available from other agencies
• Free access to Liquids exclusive social work training and CPD portal
• Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
• Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK
• Refer a Friend bonus get 500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*
• Find your own job bonus get 250 for bringing your own position to us *

Liquid Personnel is an equal opportunities employer. Liquid Personnel Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. * Terms and conditions apply to our bonus schemes.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.
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.