Social Worker - Support and Safeguarding Team

Liquid Personnel is recruiting for a Social Worker to join the Support and Safeguarding Team within Windsor and Maidenhead. This is a meaningful opportunity to support children and families while contributing to a service recognised for high-quality practice and ambitious improvement.

WHAT’S ON OFFER

• Competitive salary up to £48,732 (dependent on experience)
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Ongoing investment in your professional development and wellbeing
• Join a service rated Good by Ofsted, with a clear ambition to achieve Outstanding

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children in line with the Children Acts 1989 and 2004, the Children and Families Act 2014, and Working Together to Safeguard Children.
• Hold a caseload and take responsibility for assessment, planning, and intervention for children and young people, ensuring all work meets statutory requirements and consistently reflects high professional standards.
• Undertake direct social work responsibilities as the allocated worker, including investigating concerns about a child’s safety or wellbeing, assessing risk and protective factors, and determining the most appropriate course of action.
• Produce clear, analytical written reports for child protection conferences, reviews, planning meetings, and other required forums.
• Prepare high-quality reports and case notes for court proceedings and provide evidence in court when required.
• Ensure case recording consistently reflects the voice of the child and demonstrates progress against agreed plans.
• Build effective, respectful relationships with families, support networks, and partner agencies.
• Carry out assessments, home visits, direct work, care planning, and chair meetings where appropriate.
• Participate actively in reflective and group supervision to support continuous learning and development.