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Social Worker - Child Protection

Liquid Personnel

Peterborough, Eastern EnglandView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

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Contract

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Hours

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Closing date

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In plain English

What this job actually involves

You will assess children and families, create protection plans, keep case records and respond to emergencies, working with other agencies. It suits qualified social workers who enjoy helping vulnerable children.

What you'll need

A degree in Social Work and registration with Social Work England (general expectation).
Experience working with children and families in a protective role.
Ability to write clear case notes and reports.
Good communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to handle stressful, urgent situations.
Satisfactory DBS (criminal) check.

How to boost your chances

Refresh your knowledge of child protection legislation before applying.
Prepare examples of crisis interventions for interview.
Ensure your registration details are up to date.
Tailor your CV to highlight assessment and multi‑agency work.
Practice clear, concise writing for case notes.
Research the local area and agencies in Peterborough.

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Job description

Liquid Personnel is recruiting a Children’s Social Worker to join its client’s Child Protection team, based in Peterborough. 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 ch…