Senior Social Worker – Social Care Team

Liquid Personnel • Greater Sudbury, ON

30d • Hybrid

About The Position

Liquid Personnel is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join the South Suffolk team based in Sudbury. This role covers both rural and town localities, requiring a practitioner who is comfortable in a fast-paced environment and expert in managing the throughput of assessments and planning.

Requirements

• Social Work England registration and a recognized Social Work qualification.
• Proven experience in Assessment and Duty teams, specifically with S17, S47, and CP planning.
• Ability to work autonomously on complex cases and support the team during high-demand periods.
• A fully completed DfE sheet must be submitted with your application.
• Candidates are required to either live in the county of Suffolk or be willing to stay in the local area for the duration of the contract.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential for covering the rural and town patches.

Responsibilities

• Statutory Assessments: Undertake robust assessments under Section 17 (Child in Need) and Section 47 (Child Protection) in a timely manner.
• Caseload Management: Lead and manage cases for children subject to CIN and CP planning, ensuring interventions are outcome-focused.
• Duty Response: Participate in the duty rota, responding effectively to immediate safeguarding concerns and emerging risks.
• Locality Coverage: Provide high-quality social work services across the Sudbury area, including both urban and rural environments.
• Quality & Pace: Maintain a high pace of work to ensure cases move through the system without drift, ensuring children receive the right level of support at the right time.

Benefits

• Free DBS and compliance service
• Twice weekly payroll and ‘Faster Pay’ service, getting you paid more quickly
• Access to exclusive roles that aren’t available from other agencies
• Free access to Liquid’s 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees