Social Worker – Children’s Safeguarding & Care Planning

Liquid Personnel

Stockton-on-Tees, England, United Kingdom
Temporary/ locum
Posted June 07, 2026

Job Description

Liquid Personnel is recruiting Social Worker for its client’s Children’s Safeguarding & Care Planning Team at Teesside.
This is a rare opportunity to work within a local authority that has been recognized by Ofsted for its “unwavering commitment to children” and “exceptionally strong management oversight.” If you want to work in an environment where caseloads are manageable and the “voice of the child” is truly at the heart of practice, this is the role for you.

What will your responsibilities be?

  • Managing a caseload of children and young people subject to Child Protection Plans and Children in Need.

  • Conducting thorough, child-centred Section 47 investigations and risk assessments.

  • Leading on Public Law Outline (PLO) and representing the authority in court proceedings where necessary.

  • Collaborating with a multi-agency “Children’s Hub” to ensure early help and preventative measures are integrated into long-term safety ...