Children's Social Worker - Assessment & Intervention Team
West Sussex County Council is seeking an experienced Children's Social Worker to join the Assessment & Intervention Team based in Chichester. This is an excellent opportunity to work at the forefront of safeguarding practice, completing high-quality assessments and working directly with children and families to improve outcomes and reduce risk.
Key Details
- Location: Chichester, West Sussex
- Team: Assessment & Intervention
- Working Pattern: Full-time
- Working Arrangement: Hybrid model - office-based during duty weeks with flexibility for home working. Office presence is preferred.
- Pay Rate: 38.00 per hour (Umbrella) - capped under MoC agreement (up to 42.00 for ASW level depending on skills and competency)
Important Requirements
- Minimum 3 years post-qualified experience in a permanent Children's Social Care role within a Local Authority in England
- Must be a car driver and willing to travel across the western area of the county
- Two detailed, practice-based references using the DfE template
- Must not have worked as an agency worker in the same region within the last 3 months
Role Overview
As a Children's Social Worker within the Assessment & Intervention Team, you will:
- Undertake high-quality assessments, care planning, and safeguarding interventions
- Identify and manage risk and need for vulnerable children and families
- Work to prevent family breakdown and reduce escalation into care proceedings
- Ensure children are safeguarded in line with statutory guidance and legislation
- Undertake direct work with children and young people to understand lived experience
- Work effectively within a multi‑agency safeguarding network
- Contribute to child protection processes and plans where required
Candidate Requirements
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- 2-3+ years recent frontline Child Protection experience
- Strong assessment and analytical skills to identify risk
- Experience completing direct work with children and families
- Strong multi‑agency working experience
- Ability to manage complex safeguarding and CP cases
- Sound knowledge of legislation and statutory guidance
Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy
- Dedicated and experienced consultant support throughout your assignment
- Access to a wide range of Children's Social Care opportunities across the UK
- Weekly payroll service (twice-weekly available depending on assignment)
- Full compliance and onboarding support
- 300 referral bonus scheme (terms apply)
- Support with CV writing, interview preparation, and career advice
- Fast, efficient placement process with leading Local Authorities
- Ongoing aftercare and assignment support
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive local authority team committed to safeguarding, quality practice, and improving outcomes for children and families.
Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.
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