Social Worker – Child Protection

Liquid Personnel · United Kingdom
Location
United Kingdom
Salary
£42 / hour
Posted
29 Oct 2026

Verified open 2 Nov 2026 · Source: Company careers page

About the role

Are you an experienced Social Worker passionate about protecting children and supporting families? Our client in Oxfordshire is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join their Child Protection Team, where you’ll play a key role in safeguarding vulnerable children, supporting families through challenging circumstances, and helping create safer, more positive futures.
What will your responsibilities be?

Conduct assessments of children and families to identify risks and needs.
Develop and implement child protection plans in collaboration with multi-agency teams.
Undertake statutory visits and maintain accurate, up-to-date case records.
Intervene in crisis situations to ensure the immediate safety of children.
Attend and contribute to child protection conferences, core groups, and court proceedings.
Work closely with families to promote positive change and improve outcomes for children.
Liaise with schools, health professionals, police, and other agencies to coordinate support.
Provide written reports and evidence for legal proceedings when required.
Monitor and review cases regularly to ensure progress and compliance with care plans.
Advocate for the rights and welfare of children and young people.

Qualifications & Experience:
To be successful in this role you must have,

Social Work England registration
Eligible to work in the UK
Post-qualified experience
Degree level or equivalent in Social Work
Hold a full UK driving licence

How to Apply
If you’re interested in this role, click Apply Now or contact us for more information.
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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