Job Title: Social Worker - Child Protection - Gateshead
Location: Gateshead
Pay Rate: £ 27.50/per hour
Liquid Personnel is currently seeking a Social Worker to join the Child Protection Team of our client based in Gateshead.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE :

• Hold a Social Work England registration.
• Be eligible to work in the UK.
• Hold a full UK licence.
• Social Work Qualification, degree or equivalent.
• At least 2 years’ experience as a social worker within children’s services.

• Deliver direct social work services to children and families in need of care and support.
• Respond to safeguarding concerns in line with the Wales Safeguarding Procedures.
• Conduct safeguarding investigations and complete risk assessments.
• Develop outcome-focused care and protection plans tailored to individual needs.
• Work in partnership with families, carers, and other professionals to safeguard children.
• Ensure statutory timescales for assessments and reviews are met.
• Contribute to multi-agency meetings, including strategy discussions and child protection conferences.
• Prepare and present reports for legal and safeguarding meetings.
• Promote early intervention and preventative services to reduce the need for managed care.
• Support placement arrangements and long-term planning for children when necessary.
• Maintain professional accountability for decisions and resource allocation.
• Encourage participation of children and families in planning and decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, council policies, and financial regulations.