Social Worker

1 week ago

Chichester, United Kingdom Brackenberry Full time

We are working closely alongside with a local authority in West Sussex to assist with the appointment of a Social Worker-Family safeguarding on a3-months contract, highly likely to be extended at client's discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration. Rate of Pay: £29.55- £40.98 per hour Summary West Sussex County Council is seeking an experienced, dynamic, and dedicated Qualified Social Worker (QSW) to join the Family Safeguarding team based in Chichester. This critical frontline role involves being at the forefront of assessing need and risk for vulnerable children and their families within the western area of the county. The QSW will be responsible for undertaking high-quality assessments, leading child protection investigations, developing robust care plans, and actively working to achieve positive change and improved, sustained outcomes for children and young people. Responsibilities Conduct high-quality, timely, and outcome-focused statutory assessments to determine the needs of children and their families, ensuring that the voice of the child is central to all processes. As appropriate, lead and manage complex child protection investigations in line with statutory guidance and internal policies and procedures. Develop, implement, and review robust care plans for children and young people, ensuring that they are adequately protected and supported in line with relevant legislation and local policies. Ensure all work adheres to the Children Act 1989/2004, Working Together to Safeguard Children, and other relevant child protection and care planning legislation. Prepare reports and present evidence to the courts as required in relation to complex child protection cases and care proceedings. Maintain continuous professional development (CPD) and ensure registration with Social Work England (SWE) remains current. Essentials Recognised Social Work Qualification (e.g., Degree in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW). Current and valid registration with Social Work England (SWE). Must be able to demonstrate a minimum of 3 years post-qualified experience working in direct (permanent) employment within Local Authority childrens social care in England. Recent, front-line experience in Child Protection work is essential. A full UK driving license. Please note You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice. You should have right to work in U.K. This role requires an Enhanced DBS. Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent. Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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