Social Worker - Safeguarding

Job Title: Social Worker
Team: Safeguarding
Salary: £40,369 - £43,686 + up to £6000 market supplement/welcome bonus (dependent on experience)
Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Are you a skilled and committed social worker looking to make a real difference in safeguarding children and young people?

Liquid Personnel are currently recruiting for a Social Worker to join a Safeguarding Team based in Northampton. In this role, you will carry out robust assessments, manage complex child protection cases, and work closely with families and multi-agency partners to ensure children are safe and supported. You’ll play a vital role in delivering timely interventions, progressing care plans, and achieving positive outcomes for children at risk of harm.

About You

• Social Work England registered
• 2 years post-qualified, with a completed ASYE
• Experienced in child protection, safeguarding, and statutory interventions
• Skilled in managing risk and making sound professional judgments
• A confident communicator and team collaborator
• Committed to best practice and continuous development

You’ll be part of a supportive, friendly team where your growth is genuinely encouraged. We offer a range of benefits which include:

• SWE Registration paid yearly
• Recruitment Welcome Bonus of £6,000
• Relocation Package offered
• Retention bonus payments for established personnel
• 28 days annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time) and an additional 5 days, after 5 years
• Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.
• Opportunity to purchase up to 25 days annual leave
• Employee discounts with local and national retailers
• Flexible and family working arrangements
• Enhanced maternity benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme
• A permanent, supportive and inclusive management team where you will be empowered to make good professional decisions
• Extensive Learning & Development and career development opportunities
• Subsidised town centre car parking scheme

Ready to make a difference from day one? Apply now and be a key part of a dedicated team working together to keep children safe.