Social Worker - Assessment Team

SW Locums; Littlehampton; Hybrid; GBP 52,348 - 57,859; Full time

Job summary

West Sussex County Council is seeking an experienced Children's Social Worker to join the Assessment & Intervention Team. The role is based in West Sussex with hybrid working and a start ASAP.

The position offers a full-time locum contract and pay of £38.00-£42.00 per hour, depending on experience. Applicants should have Social Work England registration and extensive frontline child protection experience.

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England.
• Minimum 3 years' post-qualified permanent Local Authority Children’s Services experience in England.
• Strong frontline child protection and assessment experience.
• Excellent risk assessment and multi-agency working skills.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Complete high-quality assessments and care planning.
• Undertake child protection and safeguarding work.
• Carry out direct work with children and families.
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes.

Skills

Frontline child protection

Risk assessment

Multi-agency working

Direct work with children and families

Education

Social Work England registration

Job description

Overview

Social Worker - Assessment & Intervention

Location: West Sussex County Council

Pay: £38.00-£42.00 per hour (depending on experience)

Contract: Full-Time Locum

Start: ASAP

Working Pattern: Hybrid

Role

We are seeking an experienced Children's Social Worker to join the Assessment & Intervention Team at West Sussex County Council.

Responsibilities

• Complete high-quality assessments and care planning.
• Undertake child protection and safeguarding work.
• Carry out direct work with children and families.
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes.

Requirements

• Social Work England registration.
• Minimum 3 years\' post-qualified permanent Local Authority Children\'s Services experience in England.
• Strong frontline child protection and assessment experience.
• Excellent risk assessment and multi-agency working skills.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Working pattern: Office-based during duty week, with hybrid flexibility and home working available outside of duty where service needs allow.