Qualified Social Worker
1 week ago
Overview West Sussex County Council's Children, Young People and Learning service is dedicated to safeguarding children and supporting families to achieve positive outcomes. The Family Safeguarding team works at the frontline of child protection, ensuring children are protected and families are supported through high-quality assessments, care planning, and interventions, as a Qualified Social Worker in Family Safeguarding you will assess need and risk for vulnerable children and families, undertaking child protection investigations and care planning to prevent family breakdown wherever possible. You will work directly with children to identify their needs, liaise with multi-agency partners, and ensure safeguarding practices are delivered in line with statutory requirements and council policies. Undertake high-quality assessments, care planning, and child protection investigations. Responsibilities Work directly with children to identify needs and ensure their voices are heard. Deliver positive change and improved outcomes for children and families. Ensure compliance with safeguarding legislation, policies, and procedures. Collaborate effectively with multi-agency partners to support families. Contribute to service delivery during peak workload periods. Qualifications Qualified Social Worker with registration to practice in the UK. Minimum of 3 years post-qualified experience in local authority children's social care in England. Recent frontline child protection experience. Strong assessment skills with the ability to identify risk. Proven experience in direct work with children. Effective multi-agency working experience. Must be a car driver, willing to travel across the western area of the county. Able to provide two detailed practice-based references (DfE template). Candidates must not have worked in a substantive role within the same region in the last three months. This role is primarily office-based during duty weeks, with flexibility for hybrid working. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Qualified Social Worker
1 week ago
Chichester, United Kingdom neway international Full timeQualified Social Worker - Family Safeguarding Posting date: 29 October 2025 Salary: £30.55 to £40.92 per hour Additional salary information: Pay Rate: PAYE: £30.55 per hour Limited/Umbrella: £40.92 per hour Hours: Full time Closing date: 28 November 2025 Location: Chichester, West Sussex Remote working: On‑site only Company: Neway International Ltd Job...
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Qualified Social Worker
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Chichester, United Kingdom Neway International Ltd Full timeNeway International are seeking a Qualified Social Worker – Family Safeguarding (Chichester) to join our client West Sussex County Council. Location: County Hall, West Street, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1RG Hours: 37 per week (Full time) Start Date: 15/12/2025 Duration: 12 weeks (Temporary peak in workload) Pay Rates: £30.55 PAYE / £40.92 Umbrella...
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Social Worker
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Social Worker
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Social Worker
2 weeks ago
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Social Worker
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Frontline Social Worker
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Social Worker/Advanced Social Worker
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Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom West Sussex County Council Full time £44,844 - £57,775 per yearAbout the RoleSalary: £44,844 - £57,775(inclusive of market supplement)Contract: PermanentWorking Pattern: Full time, hybrid working 37 hours per weekLocation:Chichester'West Sussex is passionate about supporting children and families to achieve positive outcomes. I feel fortunate to work within a supportive and collaborative team, where everyone is...
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Chichester, United Kingdom neway international Full timeA professional services company is seeking a Qualified Social Worker to join the Family Safeguarding team in Chichester. The role involves conducting assessments and leading child protection investigations to support vulnerable families. Candidates must have at least 3 years of post-qualified experience and recent frontline child protection experience. This...
