Social Worker – Childrens Social Care- Durham

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13.04.2025

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28.05.2025

Job Description:

We are seeking a Social Worker who can offer exceptional services to children eligible for adoption. We prioritize their well-being and the meticulous preparation of Child Permanence Reports. We need support for these children in care, ensuring a smooth transition into adoptive families.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Conduct thorough assessments and prepare detailed Child Permanence Reports.
2. Collaborate with the adoption team to identify suitable matches for children with adoptive families.
3. Provide ongoing support to children in care, ensuring their needs are met and rights protected.
4. Assist children in understanding their life stories and preparing for the transition to adoptive families.
5. Develop and implement ‘Keeping in Touch’ plans post-adoption to maintain connections beneficial to the child’s well-being.
6. Participate in team meetings and contribute to the team’s objectives.

Minimum Requirements:

1. A degree in Social Work and registration with the relevant professional body.
2. Proven experience in writing Child Permanence Reports.
3. Knowledge of the adoption process and relevant legislation.
4. Ability to work empathetically with children and understand their unique stories.
5. Strong communication and team-working skills.
6. Experience in working with small, supportive teams.
7. Familiarity with therapeutic approaches beneficial for children in care.

Additional Benefits:

1. Twice weekly payroll and an internal ‘hours’ team.
2. Free DBS and compliance service.
3. Access to a specialist consultant.
4. Access to exclusive roles that aren’t available from other agencies.
5. Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal.
6. Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge.
7. Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK.
8. “Refer a Friend” bonus – get £250 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place.
9. “Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us.

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