Qualified Social Worker| Duty and Assessment| East
Listed on 2026-10-09
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Social Work
Family Advocacy & Support Services, Child Protection, Child Development/Support
Qualified Social Worker needed for Duty and Assessment Team in East Sussex, paying up to £38ph!
- Location: Lewes, East Sussex
- Team: Duty and Assesment
- Rate: £38ph
- Contract: Locum / Full-time
About the Role:
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Duty & Assessment Social Worker to join a children's social care team in Lewes, East Sussex
.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Social Worker with strong experience in safeguarding, assessment and care planning
. You will work directly with children, young people and families, helping to identify needs, manage risk and achieve positive outcomes.
The successful candidate will be confident working within a fast-paced environment, collaborating with partner agencies and contributing to effective safeguarding and care provision.
Key Responsibilities:
- Undertake a range of statutory social work tasks, including investigating concerns relating to child maltreatment and safeguarding
. - Carry out comprehensive assessments of children, young people and families, including analysis of need, risk and appropriate interventions.
- Develop effective care and support plans that promote positive outcomes for children and young people.
- Assess and supervise alternative carers where required.
- Support the preparation and training of foster carers.
- Undertake preventative and early intervention work to help ensure children are safely cared for within their families wherever possible.
- Liaise with partner agencies and key professionals to gather and share information relevant to safeguarding and care provision.
- Contribute to wider assessment processes and multi-agency decision making.
- Work confidently with legal interventions, statutory frameworks and relevant policies and procedures.
- Work directly with children, young people, families and carers, empowering them to express their needs and participate meaningfully in decision making.
- Build effective professional networks around children and young people to support placement stability and positive outcomes.
- Provide community-based support to children, young people and families.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records and documentation.
- Prepare and present reports to panels and court when required.
Requirements:
We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Social Worker who is confident undertaking assessments, managing safeguarding concerns and working with children and families in complex circumstances.
You will have:
- A recognized Social Work qualification.
- Current Social Work England registration
. - Experience with in Children's Social Care
. - Strong experience in duty, assessment and safeguarding work.
- Excellent assessment, analysis and care planning skills.
- Experience working with children, young people and families in a statutory setting.
- Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and safeguarding procedures.
- Excellent communication, report-writing and partnership-working skills.
- The ability to work confidently with professionals, families and other agencies.
- A commitment to achieving positive outcomes for children and young people.
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- £500 referral fees
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