via ats_greenhouse · 9 June 2026 ·4 days ago

Social Worker – Referral and Assessment

liquidpersonnel
London Borough Of Havering
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<div>We are looking for an experienced Social Worker to join our client’s Referral and Assessment Team, where you will play a key role in supporting children and families across the London Borough of Havering.</div>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What will your responsibilities be?</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<li>Receive and screen referrals from professionals, families, or the public.</li>
<li>Conduct initial assessments to determine risk levels and service eligibility.</li>
<li>Make decisions on whether cases require further intervention under Section 17 (Child in Need) or Section 47 (Child Protection).</li>
<li>Undertake home visits and interviews with children and families.</li>
<li>Liaise with police, schools, health services, and other agencies to gather information.</li>
<li>Prepare detailed reports and recommendations for further action.</li>
<li>Escalate cases to child protection teams when necessary.</li>
<li>Maintain accurate records and ensure timely responses to referrals.</li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Qualifications and Experience:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">To be successful in this role you must have;</span> </p>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto">Social Work England registration</span> </li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Eligible to work in the UK</span> </li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Hold a full UK driving licence</span> </li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Post-qualified experience</span> </li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Degree level or equivalent in Social Work</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":276}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Why Liquid Personnel?</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":276}"> </span></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto"> Free DBS and compliance service</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Twice weekly payroll and ‘Faster Pay’ service, getting you paid more quickly</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Access to exclusive roles that aren’t available from other agencies</span> </li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal</span> </li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge</span> </li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK</span> </li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">“Refer a Friend” bonus – get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*</span> </li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">“Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us *</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<p><span data-contrast="auto">Liquid Personnel is an equal opportunities employer. Liquid Personnel Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

• Terms and conditions apply to our bonus schemes.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Reasonable Adjustments:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.</span> <br><span data-contrast="auto">We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.</span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">BH - 199626</span><br><span data-contrast="auto">GH -</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> 35104</span></p>

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