Senior Social Worker – Locality Safeguarding

23 hours ago

Wakefield, United Kingdom Liquid Personnel Full time

Job Title: Senior Social Worker – Locality SafeguardingLocation: Covering South East, Normanton and FeatherstonePay Rate: £35 per hourJob Description: Liquid Personnel is recruiting a Senior Social Worker for its client’s Locality Safeguarding Team based in Normanton and Featherstone. This pivotal role within Children’s Services involves delivering high-quality social work practice to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will lead on complex cases, mentor junior colleagues, and contribute to a reflective and supportive team environment. Collaboration with children, families, and multi-agency partners will be essential to ensure timely and effective interventions. What will your responsibilities be? Manage a caseload of complex and high-risk cases, including Child in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP), Public Law Outline (PLO), and court proceedings. Provide mentorship and support to less experienced social workers and contribute to their professional development. Undertake statutory assessments, develop and review child protection and care plans, and ensure all interventions are child-focused and outcome-driven. Chair and lead multi-agency meetings, including strategy discussions and core groups, ensuring effective information sharing and planning. Maintain high standards of recording, analysis, and decision-making in line with legislation, policy, and best practice. Work collaboratively with partner agencies to deliver coordinated safeguarding responses. Contribute to service development, including quality assurance activities, audits, and reflective practice sessions. Promote and model Wakefield Council’s values, behaviours, and commitment to continuous improvement in children’s social care. Benefits: Support from senior members of staff Great location with public transport links Competitive rate of pay 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 *

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