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Social Worker - Child Protection

Liquid Personnel

Somerset, South West EnglandView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£79,040

Contract

Not specified

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

Not specified

In plain English

What this job actually involves

You will assess children and families, work with other agencies to create protection plans, keep case records, and respond to crises. It suits people who care about child safety and can handle stressful situations.

What you'll need

  • A recognised social work degree or equivalent qualification
  • Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
  • Experience working with children and families
  • Ability to assess risk and write clear reports
  • Good teamwork and communication with other agencies

How to boost your chances

  • Tailor your CV to highlight any child protection experience
  • Include your HCPC registration number on your application
  • Give examples of handling crises in your cover letter
  • Research Somerset and the local community to show local knowledge
  • Practice scenario‑based interview questions about safeguarding

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Job description

Job Title: Social Worker - Child Protection Location: Somerset Pay Rate: £38 per hour Job Description: Liquid Personnel is recruiting Social Worker for its client's Child Protection Team at Somerset. 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 situati…

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

Adzuna

First seen

22 August 2026

Last checked

17 October 2026

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About the employer

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Liquid Personnel

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