Qualified Social Worker Durham Child Protection Team
Qualified Social Worker Durham Child Protection Team
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Job Description
Job Title: Social Worker (Children)
Location: Durham
Working Hours: Hybrid
Rate: 239.43 per day (Umbrella) and 181.02 (PAYE)
Liquid Personnel are currently recruiting experienced Qualified Social Workers to join a busy team at a Durhambased within the Child Protection team at the daily rate of 239.43 (Umbrella) and 181.02 (PAYE).
Responsibilities:
Primary Responsibilities as a Child Protection Social Worker include conducting assessments and investigations related to child protection cases developing and implementing care plans for children and families and collaborating with other professionals including parents social workers and legal representatives. You will attend court hearings and provide evidence when necessary. Maintaining a childcentered approach ensuring the welfare and safety of every child and applying knowledge of safeguarding procedures and regulations are crucial. Identifying risks and taking appropriate actions to protect children from harm is essential. You will assess family dynamics risk factors and protective factors write clear and concise reports including assessments case notes and court reports and participate in multiagency meetings to contribute to child protection plans. Collaboration with colleagues including other social workers health professionals and educators and liaising with external agencies such as police schools and health services are key aspects of the role. Providing support and guidance to foster carers and adoptive families is also important. Staying uptodate with relevant legislation policies and best practices attending training sessions and continuous professional development opportunities and upholding professional standards while adhering to the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration requirements are necessary. Essential skills and attributes include excellent communication and interpersonal skills the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and a strong knowledge of fostering regulations childcare law and safeguarding issues.
What we are looking for in a Qualified Social Worker:
- Qualified in a recognized social work degree (CQSW DipSW or equivalent).
- Experience in social work with children and families
- Social Work England registration
- Eligible to work in the UK
- Hold a full UK license
- Postqualified experience
- Degree level or equivalent in Social Work
How to Apply:
If you are passionate about making a difference and meet the above criteria we would love to hear from you! Please submit your application through the Liquid Personnel website or for more information get in touch with Erika Taylor on
Why Liquid Personnel
We offer a Faster Pay service to get you paid more quickly along with twice weekly payroll and an internal hours team. Enjoy our free DBS and compliance service and gain access to a specialist consultant and exclusive roles not available from other agencies. Benefit from free access to Liquids exclusive social work training and CPD portal and work with your own dedicated consultant who has extensive social work knowledge. We provide access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK. Plus take advantage of our Refer a Friend bonus earning 500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place and our Find your own job bonus earning 250 for bringing your own position to us.
BH184389 GH24166
Employment Type
Part-Time
