Job Title: Social Worker (Children)
Location : Sheffield
Working Hours: Hybrid
Rate : £35 per hour
Liquid Personnel are currently recruiting for an experienced Qualified Social Worker to join a busy team in Sheffield, based within the Child Protection team.
Responsibilities:
As a Child Protection Social Worker, your primary responsibilities will include conducting assessments and investigations related to child protection cases, developing and implementing care plans for children and families, and collaborating with other professionals such as parents, social workers, and legal representatives. You will attend court hearings and provide evidence when necessary. Maintaining a child-centered approach, you will ensure the welfare and safety of every child by applying your knowledge of safeguarding procedures and regulations, identifying risks, and taking appropriate actions to protect children from harm. You will assess family dynamics, risk factors, and protective factors, and write clear and concise reports, including assessments, case notes, and court reports. Participation in multi-agency meetings and contributing to child protection plans will be essential. Collaboration with colleagues, including other social workers, health professionals, and educators, as well as liaising with external agencies such as police, schools, and health services, will be a key part of your role. You will also provide support and guidance to foster carers and adoptive families. Staying up-to-date with relevant legislation, policies, and best practices, attending training sessions, and continuous professional development opportunities are crucial. Upholding professional standards and adhering to the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration requirements is essential.
Qualifications and Experience :
Essential :
* Qualified in a recognized social work degree (CQSW, DipSW, or equivalent).
* Registration in SWE
* Experience in social work with children and families Eligible to work in the UK
* Hold a full UK license
* Post-qualified experience
Skills and Attributes:
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
* Strong knowledge of fostering regulations, childcare law, and safeguarding issues
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 get in touch for further information
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 Liquid’s 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.
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.
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