LCS Social Worker

<!--ScriptorStartFragment-->LCS Social WorkerPlease note that only Social Work England Registered Social Workers with Right to Work in the UK will be considered for this role, please do not apply if you are not a SWE Registered Social Worker who has the Right to Work in the UK. Specialist Social Worker - LCS (Liquidlogic) Development West London | £39.04 per hour | Non-Case Holding | Hybrid Working Our client in West London is looking for an experienced Children's Social Worker with strong IT skills and an excellent understanding of LCS (Liquidlogic) to join them in a specialist non-case holding role focused on system and service development. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Children's Social Worker who wants to step away from frontline case holding while continuing to use their professional knowledge and understanding of Children's Social Care.The primary focus of the role will be LCS (Liquidlogic) form development and improving system functionality, using your understanding of frontline Social Work practice to ensure that forms, processes and workflows effectively support Social Workers and the wider Children's Service.The RoleThis is a non-case holding position, with responsibilities including:Supporting the development and improvement of LCS (Liquidlogic) formsReviewing existing forms and identifying opportunities to improve functionality and usabilityUsing your frontline Social Work knowledge to ensure forms and workflows reflect the practical needs of Children's Social CareSupporting the ongoing development and improvement of the Liquidlogic LCS systemIdentifying where processes, forms and system functionality could be improved or streamlinedWorking with colleagues across Children's Services to understand operational requirementsHelping translate Social Work practice requirements into practical system developmentsTesting and reviewing developments from a Social Work practice perspectiveSupporting wider service development and continuous improvementHelping ensure LCS supports efficient, accurate and effective Social Work recording and practiceAbout YouWe are looking for an experienced Children's Social Worker who combines strong practice knowledge with excellent IT and systems skills.You will need:Social Work England registrationRight to Work in the UKExperience working within Children's Social CareStrong knowledge and practical experience of LCS (Liquidlogic)Excellent IT and digital skillsA good understanding of Social Work forms, recording requirements, processes and workflowsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAn interest in LCS form development, systems improvement and service developmentThe ability to communicate effectively with both frontline practitioners and colleagues involved in systems and service developmentWhy Consider This Role?This is a particularly interesting opportunity for a Social Worker who enjoys the systems and technical side of Social Work practice and wants to develop their career in a different direction.You'll have the opportunity to use your frontline experience to help shape and improve the systems that Social Workers use every day, without holding a caseload.Importantly, this remains a Social Worker grade role rather than an IT post, with your Children's Social Work expertise being central to the position.Pay & Working ArrangementsPay: £39.04 per hour, in line with the agreed London agency Social Worker pay rate.Caseload: Non-case holdingLocation: West LondonWorking arrangements: Flexible/hybrid working is available, although some attendance at a West London office will be required.If you are an experienced Children's Social Worker with strong LCS (Liquidlogic) knowledge and you're interested in moving away from case holding into form development, systems improvement and wider service development, this could be an excellent opportunity to use your Social Work experience in a new way. For more information on this role or for a discussion about Social Work opportunities across England and Wales please contact Gemma at Caritas Recruitment - g.bridgman @ caritas-recruitment.com / 0 7 3 8 4 5 2 5 2 8 7<!--ScriptorEndFragment-->Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.