Social Worker - Children in Care

Liquid Personnel

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Medway Until 8/21/2026 First posted April 21, 2026 Last posted April 21, 2026
Job description

 

Liquid Personnel is currently recruiting an experienced Social Worker to join the Children in Care team in Medway. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people, while working in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

You will play a key role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, undertaking court work, and ensuring the highest standards of care.

Benefits

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Competitive salary of up to £51,329 inclusive of market premia (dependent on experience) + £3,000 annual retention bonus
  • Generous annual leave entitlement up to 30 days plus bank holidays.

  • Excellent local government pension scheme.

  • Free car parking

  • Hybrid working 

  • Relocation package of up to £8,000.

  • Professional development and support

Key Requirements

  • Recognised Social Work qualification (Degree in Social Work, PGC in Social Work, CQSW, DipSW or equivalent).

  • Registration with Social Work England.

  • Successful completion of your ASYE.

  • Valid UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

  • Proven court work experience.

Additional Information

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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About this role

Summary

Safeguards and promotes welfare of children, undertakes court work, ensures high standards of care.

Job title

Social Worker - Children in Care

Experience level

experienced

Industry

social services

Location requirements

Medway; hybrid work allowed

Salary

up to £51,329 plus £3,000 bonus

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

social work qualificationsocial work england registrationASYEUK driving licencecourt work experience

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

children in carecourt work
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Medway, UK

Hybrid Place