At a Glance
- Tasks: Screen referrals, conduct assessments, and support children and families in need.
- Company: Join a leading agency dedicated to children's welfare in Peterborough.
- Benefits: Free DBS, quick pay options, and exclusive training opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible roles across the UK with a supportive team and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your social work skills.
- Qualifications: Must be registered with Social Work England and have a degree in Social Work.
The predicted salary is between 28350 - 34650 £ per year.
Liquid Personnel is recruiting a Children's Social Worker to join its client’s Referral and Assessment team, based in Peterborough.
What will your responsibilities be?
- Receive and screen referrals from professionals, families, or the public.
- Conduct initial assessments to determine risk levels and service eligibility.
- Make decisions on whether cases require further intervention under Section 17 (Child in Need) or Section 47 (Child Protection).
- Undertake home visits and interviews with children and families.
- Liaise with police, schools, health services, and other agencies to gather information.
- Prepare detailed reports and recommendations for further action.
- Escalate cases to child protection teams when necessary.
- Maintain accurate records and ensure timely responses to referrals.
Qualifications and Experience
- To be successful in this role you must have;
- 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
- 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 *
Liquid Personnel is an equal opportunities employer.
Liquid Personnel Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. * Terms and conditions apply to our bonus schemes.
Reasonable Adjustments
If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team.
With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.
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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Social Worker - Referral and Assessment in Peterborough employer: Quid, Inc.
Quid, Inc. is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional development of its employees. With a strong commitment to mental health support, our hybrid working model allows for flexibility between office and community visits, fostering a collaborative and supportive work culture. Employees benefit from ongoing training opportunities and a focus on safeguarding adults, making this a rewarding environment for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with mental health needs.
