Social Worker - Child Protection

Liquid Personnel•Enfield, CT

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Liquid Personnel is recruiting a Social Worker for its client's Child Protection team at Enfield. This role involves conducting assessments, developing protection plans, undertaking statutory visits, intervening in crisis situations, attending conferences and court proceedings, working with families to promote positive change, liaising with other agencies, providing reports for legal proceedings, monitoring cases, and advocating for children's rights and welfare.

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.