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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.

• 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)

• 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

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

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

• 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.