Social Worker - Looked After Children
Liquid Personnel
Bexley, Kent
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Hours
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In plain English
What this job actually involves
As a Social Worker for Looked After Children, you'll work with kids in care, creating plans to help them thrive. You'll visit their homes, check they're safe, and support their education and wellbeing. This role suits someone caring, organised, and able to make tough decisions. It's a challenging but rewarding job for those passionate about helping vulnerable children.
What you'll need
- A degree in Social Work (or equivalent qualification)
- Experience working with children in care
- Ability to manage a caseload and prioritise tasks
- Good communication and organisational skills
- Knowledge of child protection procedures
How to boost your chances
- Consider volunteering or shadowing in a social work setting to gain experience
- Develop your knowledge of child protection procedures and legislation
- Be prepared to work flexibly and manage a demanding caseload
- Build strong relationships with colleagues and other professionals
- Stay up-to-date with best practices in social work and child care
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Job description
Liquid Personnel is recruiting a Children’s Social Worker to join its client’s Looked After Children team, based in Bexley. What will your responsibilities be? Manage a caseload of children who are in the care of the local authority. Develop, implement, and regularly review care plans tailored to each child’s needs. Ensure children’s placements (foster care, residential care, kinship care) are safe, stable, and supportive. Promote the child’s health, education, and emotional wellbeing, ensuring…
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Provenance
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Adzuna
First seen
12 August 2026
Last checked
31 August 2026
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