Qualified Social Worker | Family Safeguarding| West Sussex|Up to £42 per hour

Community Care Live; City of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority is seeking an experienced Qualified Social Worker in Crawley to support the Family Safeguarding Team. The role requires conducting assessments and developing safeguarding plans within a multi-disciplinary environment. The ideal candidate will have a Social Work degree and relevant experience with children and families. This temporary position offers competitive pay at up to £42 per hour and various benefits, including access to a dedicated consultant and a prompt payroll service.

Benefits

Dedicated specialist consultant

Access to jobs across 150 authorities

Prompt payroll

Free DBS and compliance service

£500 referral fees

Qualifications

• Experience in direct work with children and families.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload effectively.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality assessments of children's needs.
• Develop and implement robust safeguarding plans.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams for effective interventions.

Skills

Assessment skills

Risk management

Case management

Report writing

Team collaboration

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

Qualified Social Worker - Family Safeguarding - Crawley- Up to £42ph

• Job Title: Qualified Social Worker
• Location: Crawley
• Pay Rate: Up to £42per hour
• Job Type: Temporary / Contract

West Sussex County Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Qualified Social Worker to join the Family Safeguarding Team in Crawley. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a supportive, multi-disciplinary environment delivering meaningful, evidence-based interventions that improve safety, engagement, and outcomes for children and families.

You will join a service currently rolling out the Family Safeguarding Model, strengthened by:

• Co-located Early Help teams
• Community mental health practitioners
• Domestic abuse specialists
• Substance misuse workers

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake high-quality assessments and direct work with children and families.
• Identify risk effectively and develop robust safeguarding plans.
• Manage a varied caseload with independence and professional judgement.
• Produce well-evidenced reports for case conferences, court, and statutory reviews.
• Contribute to multi-disciplinary safeguarding interventions consistent with the Family Safeguarding Model.
• Maintain accurate case records and uphold professional standards.
• Promote equality, inclusion, and good practice across the service.

Working with Tripod Partners offers you a number of benefits including:

• Your own dedicated specialist consultant
• Access to the widest variety of jobs across 150 authorities and private organizations throughout the UK
• Prompt and reliable payroll
• Free DBS and compliance service
• £500 referral fees

For more information, please contact Dylan at Tripod Partners on 07919 026892 or [e-mail]