Social Worker - Duty and Assessment Team

Job Title: Social Worker - Duty and Assessment TeamLocation: BradfordPay Rate: £35 per hour

Job Description:

Liquid Personnel is recruiting Social Worker for it client's Duty and Assessment Team located at Bradford.

Join the dynamic Duty and Assessment Team at Bradford, where the team is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and families across the district. Based in the vibrant city of Bradford, the team offers a supportive and collaborative environment where your professional development is valued.

As a Social Worker in the Duty and Assessment Team, you will be the first point of contact for new referrals, undertaking assessments and making informed decisions to ensure the safety and well-being of children. You'll benefit from flexible working arrangements, regular supervision and a strong team ethos.

What will your responsibilities be?

• Deliver statutory social work services in line with current legislation and Bradford MBC procedures.
• Undertake timely assessments of children and families, ensuring the child's voice is central to all interventions.
• Respond to safeguarding concerns and initiate appropriate action, including strategy discussions and Section 47 enquiries.
• Work closely with families, carers, and partner agencies to develop effective support and safety plans.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records and reports.
• Participate in regular supervision and reflective practice.
• Contribute to a positive team culture and support colleagues as needed.

Benefits:

• Supportive management and experienced team members
• Central location with excellent transport links
• Competitive hourly rate

Qualifications & Experience:

To be successful in this role you must have,

• 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

Why Liquid Personnel?

• 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

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.

Reasonable Adjustments:

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.

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.

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