Social & Health Care (Qualified) - Social Worker - Childrens

Qualified Children's Social Worker

Location: West Sussex Pay Rate: £38.00 per hour (Umbrella) Job Type: Contract Sector: Social & Health Care

Make a Difference in Children's Lives – Join Us as a Qualified Children's Social Worker!

We are currently recruiting for an experienced and dedicated Qualified Children's Social Worker to join a Children's Services team based in West Sussex.

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate Social Worker who is confident managing complex cases, undertaking independent assessments and delivering high-quality safeguarding and care planning services to children, young people and their families.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate strong assessment and analytical skills, sound knowledge of relevant legislation and the ability to work independently while building effective relationships with children, families, carers and partner agencies.

Main Purpose of the Role

To undertake a full range of social work tasks independently, demonstrating the ability to manage complexity and work in accordance with legislation, policies and procedures relevant to the service area.

You will play a key role in safeguarding children and young people, promoting their welfare and ensuring that their needs are assessed and met through effective, outcome-focused care planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake a range of social work tasks, including investigating child maltreatment, carrying out assessments of need, analysis and planning, and assessing and supervising alternative carers.

• Train and prepare foster carers and undertake preventative work with children and young people to ensure they can be safely cared for within their family home wherever possible.

• Liaise with key partner agencies to gather relevant information and support effective safeguarding, care provision and wider assessment processes.

• Work with relevant legal interventions, legislation, policies and procedures to support outcome-based care planning for children, young people and their families.

• Work directly with children, families, carers and communities, empowering individuals to make informed decisions, express their needs and actively participate in decision-making.

• Build and maintain professional networks around children, young people and families, providing community-based support to promote placement stability.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records and prepare and present reports to panels and courts when required.

• Support the learning and development of social work students, newly qualified Social Workers and colleagues through activities such as group supervision and mentoring.

• Demonstrate an ongoing commitment to continuous professional development and undertake relevant training in line with the Professional Capability Framework (PCF).

Specialist Services Responsibilities

For Social Workers working within specialist services, including Emergency Duty, Youth Offending, SWIFT and CAMHS, the role will also involve:

• Applying relevant specialist knowledge and expertise when undertaking complex assessments in line with service requirements.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with a recognised social work qualification.

• Current registration with Social Work England.

• Experience undertaking statutory children's social work duties.

• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, child protection legislation and relevant social work policies and procedures.

• Experience completing assessments, managing complex cases and developing effective care plans.

• Excellent communication, analytical and report-writing skills.

• Ability to work independently and effectively with children, families and multi-agency professionals.

• Commitment to delivering positive outcomes for children and young people.

• Must have a UK passport or a full right to work in the UK.

Why Apply?

• Competitive hourly pay rate of £38.00 Umbrella.

• Opportunity to work within Children's Services in West Sussex.

• A rewarding role where you can make a real difference to the lives of children and families.

• Opportunity to develop your professional experience within a supportive social work environment.

If you are a passionate and experienced Qualified Children's Social Worker looking for your next opportunity in West Sussex, we would love to hear from you.

For more information, please contact Shivashni Govender at LinsCare