Social Worker - Child Protection
About The Position
Liquid Personnel is recruiting a Children’s Social Worker to join its client’s Child Protection team, based in Merton. What will your responsibilities be? Conduct assessments of children and families to identify risks and needs. Develop and implement child protection plans in collaboration with multi-agency teams. Undertake statutory visits and maintain accurate, up-to-date case records. Intervene in crisis situations to ensure the immediate safety of children. Attend and contribute to child protection conferences, core groups, and court proceedings. Work closely with families to promote positive change and improve outcomes for children. Liaise with schools, health professionals, police, and other agencies to coordinate support. Provide written reports and evidence for legal proceedings when required. Monitor and review cases regularly to ensure progress and compliance with care plans. Advocate for the rights and welfare of children and young people.
Requirements
- 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
Responsibilities
- Conduct assessments of children and families to identify risks and needs.
- Develop and implement child protection plans in collaboration with multi-agency teams.
- Undertake statutory visits and maintain accurate, up-to-date case records.
- Intervene in crisis situations to ensure the immediate safety of children.
- Attend and contribute to child protection conferences, core groups, and court proceedings.
- Work closely with families to promote positive change and improve outcomes for children.
- Liaise with schools, health professionals, police, and other agencies to coordinate support.
- Provide written reports and evidence for legal proceedings when required.
- Monitor and review cases regularly to ensure progress and compliance with care plans.
- Advocate for the rights and welfare of children and young people.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
