We have a vacancy for a 3 month contract (initially) within Midlothian children and young peoples practice team. To complete longer term work with those aged 0-26. 

As part of the Children and Young People’s Practice Team you will undertake a wide variety of work with children and young people from 0-26 years. Including pre-birth assessments, child protection and permanence planning. To undertake diversions from prosecution for young people and support continuing care and after care within children’s services. The job holder also needs to be able to demonstrate an understanding or experience of:

• Legal frameworks and the Local Authority’s statutory responsibilities relevant to the service area
• National and local practice, policy, procedure and legislation relevant to the post e.g. the Promise
• Have knowledge and understanding of a range of systemic interventions and methodologies such as attachment, child development, systemic support, relationship-based approach, motivational interviewing techniques and the impact of trauma.

Benefits of the role: 

• Flexible/Hybrid working opportunities
• Manageable caseload
• Excellent rate of pay
• Condensed working and part time roles can be discussed

What we are looking for in a Qualified Social Worker: 

• Social Work England registration
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Hold a full UK license
• Post-qualifying experience working with children and families
• Child Welfare and Protection Certificate or demonstrate a commitment to work towards it

Why Liquid Personnel? 

• New ‘Faster Pay’ service getting you paid more quickly
• Twice weekly payroll
• Free DBS and compliance service
• Access to exclusive roles that aren’t available from other agencies
• Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal
• Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
• Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK
• “Refer a Friend” bonus – get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*
• “Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us*

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. 

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. 

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