Social Worker - Assessment and Intervention

West Sussex County Council; Goring-by-Sea; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Goring-by-Sea is seeking a passionate Social Worker or Advanced Social Worker to deliver impactful interventions for children and families. Ideal candidates will have a recognised social work qualification, at least two years of relevant experience, and the ability to work collaboratively in a supportive environment. This role offers a range of benefits, training opportunities, and a stable workforce focused on improvement and support.

Benefits

Excellent local government pension scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible working options

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience post qualification working in the UK.
• Registration with the relevant professional registration body.
• Ability to travel independently around the county.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and interpret complex information and data.
• Proactively work as a member of the team.
• Develop strong relationships with external agencies.

Skills

Relationship-based interventions

Analytical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Negotiation skills

Education

Recognised Social Work qualification

Completion of relevant post qualifying training

Job description

Overview

Join our Assessment and Intervention team as a Social Worker or Advanced Social Worker, where you will be involved in delivering impactful, relationship-based interventions that contribute to improved outcomes for our children and their families. We are looking for passionate, motivated, and resilient social workers who are excited by a new way of delivering support to children and families to enable lasting change. You will have excellent specialist knowledge of social work practice and expertise to take the lead in complex situations, with the support of our fantastic small practice teams. You will work within a positive, nurturing environment where successes are celebrated and individuals within the team are supported to grow and develop. Our Assessment and Intervention service is a fast paced, busy and supportive duty team completing child and family assessments, Section 47 enquiries, Child Protection and Child in Need work whilst planning for permanence from day one. Assessment and Intervention is at the forefront of continuing to produce the best outcomes for children and ensure they are safe, and their voice is heard within all the work we do. We ensure strong local links with our Early Help colleagues to promote local community support for children and families when social care no longer needs to be involved.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and interpret complex information and data, being able to prioritise needs and devise plans for intervention and provision.
• Proactively work as a member of the team.
• Develop strong relationships, working alongside carers, colleagues and external agencies to deliver an effective service.
• Communicate clearly and effectively in both written and oral format, including the ability to explain complicated information to a variety of people and use negotiation and persuasion skills to encourage others to adopt a course of action they may not wish to take.
• Recognise limits of own accountability and responsibility and seek appropriate support and advice when needed.

For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Emily Beirne at . For any issues or queries regarding the application process please contact Kerry Joad at.

Qualifications

• A recognised Social Work qualification e.g. Degree in Social Work, Post Graduate Certificate in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent as recognised by the relevant professional body.
• Completion of relevant post qualifying training.
• Evidence of at least two years experience post qualification working in the UK within front line operational practice.
• Registration with the relevant professional registration body and maintaining registration with that body.
• You will need to be able to travel independently around the county, including to areas that may not be easily accessible by public transport. Pool cars and pool bikes available.

How to Apply

To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and complete our application form. In your application form please outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills) ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to Social Work England registration, an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check. Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.

About the Service

Here at West Sussex County Council, we are ambitious for our children and our workforce. We have made great improvements in our service for the children and families in West Sussex over 5 years. You will join us as at a key time on our continuous improvement journey; the service you would be joining has a stable workforce with manageable caseloads and a fully permanent management team. We are proud of the work we do and we are proud to be a support and inclusive employer.

That's why we need professionals, like you, who really want to be part of the positive change that is happening for children. Be part of an ambitious ongoing improvement plan and make a significant difference to children and families in West Sussex. There has never been a more rewarding time to join.

Benefits

Upon joining us you will have access to a range of benefits including:

• an excellent local government pension scheme
• generous holiday entitlement of up to 29 days (plus opportunity to buy additional leave)
• a range of flexible working options, depending on your job role
• maternity, paternity, dependency and adoption leave
• volunteering opportunities
• training and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring
• a range of discounts giving our staff access to hundreds of offers; groceries, travel, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities, high street retailers and the opportunity to save over £1,000 a year through our West Sussex Choices benefits platform (see our Staff discounts page if you are a business looking to offer a discount)
• health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and Voluntary Health Cash Plans