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School Social Worker – Safeguarding Lead

Liquid PersonnelSurrey, United Kingdom · Posted 23 days ago
Full-timeEst. 50,000 GBP
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Description

Liquid Personnel is recruiting an experienced School Social Worker – Safeguarding Lead for its client’s independent school based in Surrey. This is a permanent, non-teaching position offering a salary of £45,900 - £54,060 per annum, depending on experience.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced safeguarding professional with a Social Work background and previous experience working within a school or educational setting. The successful candidate will play a key role in leading safeguarding practice, promoting child welfare, and supporting a strong culture of safeguarding across the school community.

What’s on Offer?

  • Salary of £45,900 - £54,060 per annum (depending on experience)
  • Generous pension scheme
  • Free lunch during term time
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and counselling support
  • Annual flu vaccinations
  • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
  • Free on-site parking
  • Supportive and collaborative pastoral team environment

Your Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the day-to-day safeguarding and child protection arrangements across the school.
  • Manage safeguarding concerns, referrals, and multi-agency involvement to achieve the best outcomes for children.
  • Provide expert safeguarding advice and support to staff, pupils, and families.
  • Liaise effectively with Children’s Social Care, police, health professionals, and partner agencies.
  • Maintain accurate safeguarding records and ensure compliance with statutory guidance and legislation.
  • Promote a strong safeguarding culture and support the delivery of safeguarding training across the school.

What We’re Looking For

  • A recognised Social Work qualification.
  • Current or previous Social Work registration.
  • Significant experience in safeguarding and child protection work with children and families.
  • Experience working within a school or educational setting.
  • Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation, statutory processes, thresholds, and multi-agency working.
  • Excellent communication, organisational, and relationship-building skills.
  • A child-centred approach and commitment to achieving positive outcomes for young people.

Why Liquid Personnel?

  • Free DBS and compliance service
  • Access to exclusive opportunities across the UK
  • Dedicated consultant support throughout the recruitment process
  • Trusted specialist recruiter within social care and safeguarding sectors

Interested?

If this role sounds like the next step in your career, please contact Mozz Radwan on 020 3857 3486 or email Mozz.Radwan@liquidpersonnel.com for a confidential discussion.

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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