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

Why Apply?

• Excellent rate of £42 per hour
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• Supportive and experienced management team
• Regular supervision and professional support
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference to children and families
• Immediate interviews available

If you are interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please get in touch today for a confidential discussion.

Josh Dhumisani
📞 07902 371315
📧 jdhumisani@sheldon-phillips.com