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Social Worker - Referral and Assessment
contract•Swindon
About this role
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Job Title: </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">Social Worker - Referral and Assessment</span><br><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Location: </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">Swindon</span><br><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Pay Rate: </span></strong><span data-contrast="none">£40</span><span data-contrast="auto"> Per Hour</span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Liquid Personnel is recruiting a </span><span data-contrast="auto">Children’s </span><span data-contrast="auto">Social Worker to join its client’s Referral and Assessment</span><span data-contrast="auto"> team, based in Swindon.</span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What will your responsibilities be?</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<li>Receive and screen referrals from professionals, families, or the public.</li>
<li>Conduct initial assessments to determine risk levels and service eligibility.</li>
<li>Make decisions on whether cases require further intervention under Section 17 (Child in Need) or Section 47 (Child Protection).</li>
<li>Undertake home visits and interviews with children and families.</li>
<li>Liaise with police, schools, health services, and other agencies to gather information.</li>
<li>Prepare detailed reports and recommendations for further action.</li>
<li>Escalate cases to child protection teams when necessary.</li>
<li>Maintain accurate records and ensure timely responses to referrals.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Qualifications and Experience:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">To be successful in this role you must have;</span> </p>
<ul>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Social Work England registration</span> </li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Eligible to work in the UK</span> </li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Hold a full UK driving licence</span> </li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Post-qualified experience</span> </li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Degree level or equivalent in Social Work</span> </li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Why Liquid Personnel?</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":276}"> </span></p>
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<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> </li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal</span> </li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge</span> </li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK</span> </li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">“Refer a Friend” bonus – get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*</span> </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="{}"> </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="{}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Reasonable Adjustments:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </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> <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> <br><span data-ccp-props="{}"> <br></span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">BH -</span></strong> 196427<br><strong><span data-contrast="auto">GH -</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> 34113</span></p>
What you'll do
- The Social Worker will be responsible for receiving and screening referrals, conducting initial assessments to determine risk levels, and deciding on necessary intervention under Section 17 or Section 47. This involves undertaking home visits, liaising with various agencies, preparing detailed reports, and escalating cases to child protection teams when required.
About Liquid Personnel
Liquid Personnel is a specialist social work and healthcare recruitment consultancy. Founded in 2006, we are now the leading provider of agency social workers in the UK, trusted by over 150 organisations nationwide to provide exceptional agency staff.
We also specialise in the following divisions:
• Nursing - temporary and permanent nurses
• Allied Health Professionals - temporary occupational therapists and physiotherapists
• Criminal Justice - temporary prison nurses, probation officers, and youth offending officers
Accreditations:
- Listed in the UK's Best Medium Workplaces Awards 2013 - 2017; winners of the Laureate Award 2017, recognising that we have been ranked in the awards for 5 years in a row
- 24th in The Sunday Times 100 Best Small Companies to Work For 2016
- Winners of the Best People Development Business Award and Best Back Office Support Team Award 2016 at the Institute of Recruitment Professionals Awards
- 7th fastest-growing business in the Manchester area in the Greater Manchester Fastest 50 2016
- 11th in Recruiter Fast 50 2016 rankings
- Winners of "Best Large Recruitment Agency" at the Recruitment Business Awards 2015
- Holders of Investors in People status
- Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) Members
- 'Disability Confident Employers'
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Social Worker - Referral and Assessment do at Liquid Personnel?
As a Social Worker - Referral and Assessment at Liquid Personnel, you will: the Social Worker will be responsible for receiving and screening referrals, conducting initial assessments to determine risk levels, and deciding on necessary intervention under Section 17 or Section 47. This involves undertaking home visits, liaising with various agencies, preparing detailed reports, and escalating cases to child protection teams when required..
Is the Social Worker - Referral and Assessment position at Liquid Personnel remote?
The Social Worker - Referral and Assessment position at Liquid Personnel is based in Swindon, England, United Kingdom. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
How do I apply for the Social Worker - Referral and Assessment position at Liquid Personnel?
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