Child Protection & Assessment Social Worker
- Cheshire
- £40.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
Location: Cheshire (3 Days from Home)
Pay Rate: £40 per hourJob Description:Liquid Personnel is currently recruiting for a dedicated and experienced Qualified Social Worker to join a forward-thinking Child Protection and Assessment Team for its client based in Cheshire East.This role offers a unique opportunity to work within a well-supported frontline service, focusing on child protection and initial assessments, while benefiting from a separate Court Team that manages all legal proceedings.The team is committed to promoting work-life balance, providing clear supervision, and fostering strong multi-agency collaboration. In addition to a rewarding caseload, the position offers excellent pay and hybrid working flexibility.What will your responsibilities be?
- Carry out initial assessments and Section 47 enquiries to determine risk and next steps.
- Manage Child Protection and Child in Need cases through effective planning and intervention.
- Attend strategy discussions, CP conferences, and core groups.
- No court work – all legal proceedings are handled by a dedicated Court Team.
- £40 per hour – top-tier rate.
- 3 days per week remote working – real flexibility, not just lip service.
- No court reports or hearings – separate Court Team supports you.
- Work within a stable, well-managed team known for strong leadership and reflective supervision.
- Reasonable caseloads and excellent admin support.
- Interviews available immediately – quick onboarding.
- Social Work England registration.
- At least 2 years’ post-qualified experience in CP and/or assessment.
- Confidence in decision-making, risk analysis, and multi-agency collaboration.
- Enhanced DBS (on the update service or willing to apply).
- 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 *
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