Children Social Worker Referral & Assessment

Liquid Personnel Cambridge, England Posted Feb 25, 2026

Full Time
Onsite

Job description

Job Title: Children Social Worker Referral & Assessment
Location: Cambridge
Pay Rate: Up to £38 (Depending on experience)

Liquid Personnel is recruiting/seeking a Children’s Social Worker to join its client’s Referral & Assessment team, based in Cambridge.

What will your responsibilities be?

  • Receive and screen referrals from professionals, families, or the public.
  • Conduct initial assessments to determine risk levels and service eligibility.
  • Make decisions on whether cases require further intervention under Section 17 (Child in Need) or Section 47 (Child Protection).
  • Undertake home visits and interviews with children and families.
  • Liaise with police, schools, health services, and other agencies to gather information.
  • Prepare detailed reports and recommendations for further action.
  • Escalate cases to child protection teams when necessary.
  • Maintain accurate records and ensure timely responses to referrals. 

    • Qualifications and Experience:

    To be successful in this role you must have.

  • Social Work England registration 
  • Eligible to work in the UK 
  • Hold a full UK driving licence 
  • Post-qualified experience 
  • Degree level or equivalent in Social Work

    • Why Liquid Personnel?

  • Free DBS and compliance service
  • Twice weekly payroll and ‘Faster Pay’ service, getting you paid more quickly
  • 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 *
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