💼 Full-Time Position

Qualified Social Worker – Wakefield – Looked After Children Team

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Liquid Personnel
📍 Wakefield, England, United Kingdom
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Location
Wakefield, United Kingdom
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Posted
June 23, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

Job Title: Social Worker (Children)
Location: Wakefield
Working Hours: Hybrid
Rate: £35-£40 per hour

Liquid Personnel are currently recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join the busy team in Wakefield, based within the Children’s Team.


Responsibilities:


You will provide assessment, care management and social work services to children and their families, arising out of the council’s duties and powers under legislation, Council and Group policy. As a Social Worker on the LAC Team, you will bring experience and knowledge of statutory requirements for Children Looked After. Your responsibilities will include undertaking statutory visits, completing Personal Education Plans, care plans, and assessments of need. You will also work with unaccompanied asylum-seeking children and have experience with court work. You will hold professional responsibility for a caseload, working within tight timescales and court de...