Principal Social Worker
- Wolverhampton
- £35.44 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
Location: Wolverhampton (Hybrid)
Pay Rate: £35.44 per hourAbout the Role:Liquid Personnel is looking for a forward thinking, dynamic Principal Social Worker to lead, motivate and inspire Wolverhampton’s social workers across Adults and Children’s Services, working closely with the senior leadership teams and Directors to raise the profile of social work and offer effective challenge.What will your responsibilities be?In this role, you will lead the strategic development of social work practice by overseeing training, recruitment, and retention, including pathways into the profession. You will manage a robust quality assurance programme to support continuous learning and improvement, and take responsibility for policy, procedures, and inspection activities, including those related to the Care Quality Commission (CQC). You will also represent the council in national and regional forums, advise senior leadership, and provide expert guidance to social workers and social care practitioners. The role includes managing a team comprising a Deputy Principal Social Worker (PSW), Advanced Practitioners, and Improvement Officers.Benefits:
- Hybrid working
- Competitive rate of pay
- Social Work England registration
- Eligible to work in the UK
- Hold a full UK driving licence
- Post-qualified experience
- Degree level or equivalent in Social Work
- 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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