We are seeking an experienced Duty and Assessment Social Worker to join our team on a 12-month contract. As a Duty and Assessment Social Worker, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding children and assessing their needs. You’ll engage with families, conduct assessments, and coordinate multi-agency plans. This is an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact within a supportive environment.
Contract Type: Temporary (12 months)
Hours: 35 hours per week
Responsibilities:
1. Assess the needs of children and young people, identifying risks and protection requirements.
2. Coordinate and deliver multi-agency plans to meet assessed needs.
3. Conduct regular visits to understand the child’s circumstances and engage with them.
4. Chair Child in Need (CIN) meetings and strategy discussions.
5. Ensure timely interventions and reduce risk for children and families.
6. Maintain accurate records using relevant systems.
7. Collaborate with other professionals and agencies.
Requirements:
8. Qualified Social Worker (SW)
9. Registration with the appropriate regulatory body (e.g., Social Work England)
10. Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
11. Ability to work independently and as part of a team
12. Commitment to professional development
Why Liquid Personnel?
13. ‘Faster Pay’ service getting you paid more quickly
14. Twice weekly payroll and an internal ‘hours’ team
15. Free DBS and compliance service
16. Access to exclusive roles that aren’t available from other agencies
17. Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal
18. Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
19. Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK
20. “Refer a Friend” bonus – get £250 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*
21. “Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us *