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Qualified Social Worker Children

Job Posted: a day ago

Salary: £ 38 - 38 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: PO19, Chichester, West Sussex

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Qualified Social Worker – Children

West Sussex County Council | Chichester | £38.00 per hour | ASAP Start

Make a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people.

SW Locums is recruiting an experienced Qualified Social Worker – Children for a full-time locum opportunity with West Sussex County Council.

Role Details

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    £38.00 per hour

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    37 hours per week

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    Monday to Friday

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    ASAP start

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    Location: Chichester

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    Caseload of approximately 18 children

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    Regular supervision every 4 weeks

About the Role

This is an excellent opportunity to work within Children in Care, building meaningful relationships with children and young people and helping them settle, recover from their experiences and look towards a positive future.

The role has a strong focus on direct work, safeguarding, assessment and multi-agency working. Occasional court work may also be required.

You will need:

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    Minimum 3 years post-qualified experience in Local Authority Children's Social Care in England

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    Recent frontline social work experience

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    Strong assessment and risk identification skills

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    Experience undertaking direct work with children

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    Excellent multi-agency working skills

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    Full UK driving licence and access to a car – essential

Working Arrangements

The role is not office-based, but you will need to travel to see children wherever they are placed, potentially nationwide. You must be able to undertake after-school and early evening visits.

The team has two duty days per month, when social workers are required to work from the office. Interviews are generally held face-to-face.

At least two detailed practice-based references using the DfE template are required.

Why West Sussex?

West Sussex Children's Services has made significant improvements in recent years. Ofsted recognised the service's strong and determined leadership and praised its commitment to improving practice. Agency workers are treated as part of the wider service and encouraged to participate in transformational and leadership events.

£500 Referral Bonus

Know a qualified children's social worker who may be interested?

Refer a successful candidate to SW Locums and receive £500.

Terms and conditions apply.

Available for an ASAP start? Get in touch with SW Locums today

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