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<p>Liquid Personnel are delighted to be recruiting for a<strong> Social Worker</strong> to join the <strong>Referral and Assessment Team</strong> in Kingston upon Thames.</p>
<p><strong>Salary:</strong> Up to £45,750 (DOE) <strong>Plus:</strong> £3,000 Welcome Bonus + £3,000 Market Supplement</p>
<p>We are proud to partner with <strong>Achieving for Children (AFC)</strong>, whose Children’s Services were rated <strong>Outstanding by Ofsted in December 2024</strong>, achieving top marks across all five assessment areas. This marks their <strong>second consecutive Outstanding rating</strong>, reflecting their unwavering commitment to giving children and young people across the borough a fairer start in life.</p>
<p>Joining AFC means becoming part of a forward‑thinking, supportive, and impactful service that places children and families at the heart of everything they do.</p>
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<h2><strong>Why Join AFC?</strong></h2>
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<p><strong>Supportive and stable senior leadership</strong> with an open‑door culture</p>
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<p><strong>Managers who recognise case complexity</strong>, value hard work, and actively support your development</p>
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<p><strong>A minimum of 12 protected Development Days per year</strong> for all staff</p>
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<p>A culture that <strong>builds confidence</strong>,<strong> encourages progression</strong>, and <strong>celebrates professional growth</strong></p>
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<p>A service that champions high‑quality practice and <strong>meaningful outcomes for children and families</strong></p>
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<h2><strong>About the Role</strong></h2>
<p>As a Referral and Assessment Social Worker you will:</p>
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<p>Carry out high‑quality assessments and interventions</p>
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<p>Work closely with families, partner agencies, and multi‑disciplinary teams</p>
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<p>Complete short term work to meet needs and prevent long term involvement</p>
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<p>Contribute to safeguarding, planning, and delivering positive outcomes for children and young people</p>
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<p>Uphold AFC’s values of inclusion, fairness, and child‑centred practice</p>
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<h2><strong>Qualifications & Requirements</strong></h2>
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<p><strong>Relevant Social Work qualification</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Completed ASYE</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Active Social Work England registration</strong></p>
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<h2><strong>Interested?</strong></h2>
<p>If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please contact: <strong>Nicole Street</strong> on 02033193113 or Nicole.Street@liquidpersonnel.com</p>
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<h3><strong>Important Information</strong></h3>
<p>We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the <strong>Red or Amber list</strong> of the Code of Practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the <strong>WHO Workforce Support and Safeguard List</strong>.</p>
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