Social Worker – Safeguarding Service

📍 West Sussex | 💷 £42 per hour | 🏠 Hybrid Working

Are you an experienced Children's Social Worker looking for your next contract opportunity?

We are currently working with a highly regarded local authority in West Sussex seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Safeguarding Service on a full-time basis, paying an excellent rate of £42 per hour.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and well-established team that is committed to delivering high-quality interventions and achieving positive outcomes for vulnerable children and their families.

The Role

As a Social Worker within the Safeguarding Service, you will hold a varied caseload involving:

Child in Need planning
Child Protection work
Section 47 investigations
Public Law Outline (PLO) processes
Court proceedings where required
Direct work with children and families to reduce risk and improve outcomes

You will work closely with partner agencies including education, health professionals, police and legal services to ensure children receive the right support at the right time.

About You

To be considered for this position, you will need:

A recognised Social Work qualification
Registration with Social Work England
Previous experience within a Safeguarding or Child Protection team
Strong assessment and report writing skills
Experience undertaking statutory interventions and managing risk
The ability to work effectively both independently and within a multi-agency environment