Social Worker

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD; Horsham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking an experienced Qualified Social Worker to join the Family Safeguarding Team in Horsham. This role focuses on providing high-quality relationship-based practice to enhance safety and wellbeing for children and families. Candidates must have a Social Work qualification, active registration, and a minimum of 3 years post-qualified experience in child social care, as well as strong communication and assessment skills. Competitive compensation is offered for this full-time position.

Qualifications

• Social Work England registration must be active.
• Minimum 3 years post-qualified experience in child social care within a local authority.
• Proven experience in frontline safeguarding and child protection work.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of children and families with safeguarding concerns.
• Undertake robust assessments and produce high-quality reports.
• Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to ensure effective safeguarding.

Skills

Motivational Interviewing

Crisis Intervention

Social Work

Child Welfare

Case Management

Education

Social Work qualification (Degree DipSW CQSW or equivalent)

Job description

3 Month Contract With A local Authority

Job Purpose

West Sussex County Council (WSCC) is seeking an experienced Qualified Social Worker (QSW) to join the Family Safeguarding Team in Horsham. The role focuses on providing high-quality relationship-based practice to improve outcomes for children and families promoting their safety and wellbeing.

You will manage a varied and complex caseload undertaking assessments interventions and safeguarding work in line with the Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF). You will work collaboratively within a multi‑agency environment to assess risk plan interventions and support families to make sustainable change.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of children and families where there are concerns for safeguarding and wellbeing.
• Undertake robust assessments and produce high‑quality reports that identify risk and need.
• Carry out direct work with children and families to understand their experiences and identify appropriate interventions.
• Participate in and contribute to child protection conferences core groups and care planning meetings.
• Apply professional judgement and decision‑making in complex situations with confidence and autonomy.
• Work collaboratively with multi‑agency partners to ensure effective safeguarding practice.
• Maintain accurate up‑to‑date case recordings in line with WSCC policies and statutory requirements.
• Support the implementation of the Family Safeguarding Model including use of motivational interviewing techniques (training provided).
• Promote equality diversity and respect in all interactions with children families and colleagues.

Requirements

• Social Work qualification (Degree DipSW CQSW or equivalent).
• Social Work England registration (active).
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.
• Minimum 3 years post‑qualified experience in child social care within a local authority in England (direct permanent employment).
• Significant experience in frontline safeguarding and child protection work.
• Proven ability to undertake quality assessments, identify risks and plan appropriate interventions.
• Experience in multi‑agency working and effective partnership collaboration.
• Strong communication, report‑writing and relationship‑based practice skills.

Key Skills

• Motivational Interviewing
• Acute Care
• Crisis Intervention
• Behavioral Health
• Intake Experience
• Hospice Care
• Case Management
• Home Care
• Child Welfare
• Experience with Children
• Social Work
• Addiction Counseling

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1