Social Worker – Busy Assessment Team

<p><span data-contrast="auto"><strong>Job Title: </strong>Social Worker – Busy Assessment Team</span>&nbsp;<br><span data-contrast="auto"><strong>Location:</strong> South Tyneside</span><br><span data-contrast="auto"><strong>Pay Rate:</strong> £32.58&nbsp;per hour</span></p> <p>Liquid Personnel is recruiting Children’s Social Worker to join its client’s Busy Assessment team, based in South Tyneside. This role at South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council involves managing complex cases, conducting assessments, and safeguarding children. You’ll work in a supportive, collaborative team with flexible arrangements and regular supervision, delivering high-quality services to children, young people, and families.</p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What will your responsibilities be?</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li>Deliver statutory social work services in line with legislation and local authority procedures.</li> <li>Undertake assessments and develop care plans that place the child’s voice at the center of decision-making.</li> <li>Provide direct intervention to support families in crisis or at risk of breakdown.</li> <li>Work closely with families, carers, and partner agencies to implement effective support plans.</li> <li>Maintain accurate and timely case records and reports.</li> <li>Participate in supervision and reflective practice sessions.</li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Benefits:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li>Support from experienced senior staff.</li> <li>Competitive pay rate.</li> <li>Flexible working arrangements.</li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Qualifications and Experience:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">To be successful in this role you must have;</span> &nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Social Work England registration.</li> <li>Eligible to work in the UK.</li> <li>Full UK driving license.</li> <li>Degree in Social Work (or equivalent).</li> <li>Post-qualified experience in children’s services.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Why Liquid Personnel?</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto"> Free DBS and compliance service</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Twice weekly payroll and ‘Faster Pay’ service, getting you paid more quickly</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Access to exclusive roles that aren’t available from other agencies</span>&nbsp;</li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal</span>&nbsp;</li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge</span>&nbsp;</li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK</span>&nbsp;</li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">“Refer a Friend” bonus – get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*</span>&nbsp;</li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">“Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us *</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><span data-contrast="auto">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.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Reasonable Adjustments:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">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.</span>&nbsp;<br><span data-contrast="auto">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.</span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">BH - </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">194370</span>&nbsp;<br><strong><span data-contrast="auto">GH -</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> 33218</span></p>