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Children's Social Worker - Children With Disabilities Team

West Sussex County Council - Chichester & Bognor Regis
£42.00 per hour
Full-Time
Hybrid Working

Caritas Recruitment is currently recruiting for an experienced Children's Social Worker to join West Sussex County Council's Children With Disabilities Team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a specialist service supporting children and young people with lifelong disabilities and complex needs, helping them achieve positive outcomes through strengths-based and relationship-focused social work.

About the Role

As a Social Worker within the Children With Disabilities Team, you will provide a specialist service to disabled children, young people and their families. You will undertake assessments, planning and interventions, working with children in need, looked after children and children subject to child protection plans.

You will work in partnership with families and professionals across Children's Services, Adult Services, Education, Health and the Voluntary and Community Sector to ensure children receive the right support at the right time.

Key ResponsibilitiesUndertake assessments and care planning for children with disabilities and complex needsManage Child in Need, Child Protection and Looked After Children casesComplete direct work with children and young peopleSupport children and families using strengths-based approachesWork collaboratively with Education, Health, Adult Services and partner agenciesEnsure children are safeguarded and achieve positive outcomesRequirementsSocial Work England registrationQualified Social Worker with a minimum of 3 years' post-qualified experience within UK Local Authority Children's ServicesExperience working with children with disabilities and complex needsStrong assessment, analysis and care planning skillsKnowledge of safeguarding and child protection processesExcellent partnership and multi-agency working skillsFull UK driving licence and access to a vehicleWorking ArrangementsBased at County Hall, ChichesterCovering Chichester and Bognor Regis, with occasional travel to other areas of the countyFull-time positionOffice-based during duty weeksHybrid working available, with a preference for office attendanceMinimum of 2 office days per week, including duty day attendanceAdditional InformationUp to £42.00 per hourRates are subject to WSCC's Market of Constraints framework and assessed based on experience and competencyCandidates must have completed at least 3 years' direct permanent employment within Local Authority Children's Social Care in EnglandWest Sussex County Council will not engage agency workers within the same region within three months of leaving a substantive postTwo detailed DfE practice-based references requiredApply Today

Lisa Hallinan
Principal Consultant | Caritas Recruitment
[email protected]
07469 676076

Children's Social Worker - Assessment & Child Protection

West Sussex County Council | Western Area (Chichester/Bognor Regis)
£42.00 per hour | Full-Time | Hybrid Working

Caritas Recruitment is working with West Sussex County Council to recruit an experienced Children's Social Worker to join the Western Area Team, based at County Hall, Chichester.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practitioner with strong frontline safeguarding and child protection experience to join a supportive team focused on achieving positive outcomes for children and families.

Key ResponsibilitiesUndertake high-quality assessments and care planningComplete child protection and safeguarding investigationsCarry out direct work with children and familiesAssess risk and identify appropriate interventionsWork collaboratively with partner agencies and professionalsEnsure children are safeguarded in line with legislation, policy, and best practiceRequirementsSocial Work England registered Social WorkerMinimum 3 years' post-qualified experience within UK Local Authority Children's ServicesRecent frontline child protection experienceStrong risk assessment and analytical skillsExperience of direct work with children and familiesExcellent multi-agency working experienceFull UK driving licence and access to a vehicleWorking ArrangementsBased at County Hall, ChichesterCovering the Western Area (Chichester & Bognor Regis)Full-time contractHybrid working with 2 office days per week plus duty day attendanceTravel across the county may be requiredAdditional InformationUp to £42.00 per hourRates are subject to WSCC's Market of Constraints framework and assessed on experience and competencyCandidates must have completed a minimum of 3 years' direct permanent employment within Local Authority Children's Social Care in EnglandTwo detailed DfE-format practice references requiredApply Now

Lisa Hallinan
Principal Consultant | Caritas Recruitment
[email protected]
07469 676076

Children's Social Worker - Assessment & Child Protection

West Sussex County Council | East Area (Crawley Library Base)
£42.00 per hour (Umbrella)
Full-Time Contract
Hybrid Working Available

Caritas Recruitment is currently recruiting for an experienced Children's Social Worker to join the East Area Team based in Crawley, West Sussex.

This is an excellent opportunity for a practitioner with strong frontline safeguarding and child protection experience who is passionate about achieving positive outcomes for vulnerable children and families.

About the Role

As a Children's Social Worker, you will be at the forefront of assessing need and risk, undertaking high-quality assessments, care planning, and child protection investigations. You will work closely with children, families, and partner agencies to safeguard children and promote positive, lasting change.

Key ResponsibilitiesCompleting high-quality assessments and care planningUndertaking child protection investigations and safeguarding workDirect work with children and young people to understand and identify their needsManaging a varied caseload and progressing plans effectivelyWorking collaboratively with families and multi-agency partnersEnsuring statutory responsibilities are met in line with legislation, policies, and proceduresSupporting children to remain safely within their families wherever possibleEssential RequirementsQualified Social Worker with Social Work England registrationMinimum 3 years' post-qualified experience within Children's Services in a UK Local AuthorityRecent frontline child protection and safeguarding experienceStrong assessment and risk analysis skillsExperience undertaking direct work with children and young peopleExcellent multi-agency working skillsFull UK driving licence and access to a vehicleWillingness to travel across the county to fulfil the requirements of the roleWorking ArrangementsBased at Crawley Library, covering the East AreaFull-time positionOffice-based during duty weeksHybrid working available, although office attendance is preferredFlexibility to work from home outside of duty commitmentsImportant InformationPay rate: Up to £42.00 per hourRates are subject to West Sussex County Council's Market of Constraints policy and will be based on skills and competency demonstrated at interviewCandidates must have a minimum of 3 years' direct permanent employment within Local Authority Children's Social Care in EnglandWest Sussex County Council will not engage agency workers within the same region for a minimum of three months after leaving a substantive role within the regionTwo detailed practice-based references will be required using the DfE reference templateApply Today

To apply or discuss this opportunity in confidence, please contact:

Lisa Hallinan
Principal Consultant | Caritas Recruitment
[email protected]
07469 676076

Alternatively, send across your CV for immediate consideration. We are actively shortlisting and interviewing suitable candidates.