Job Title: Social Worker – Duty Team
Specialism: Children’s Social Care
Location: Lewes, UK
Salary: £37.52 Hourly
Type: Full Time/Part Time, Ongoing
Do you fancy a fresh adventure in your social work career? Here’s an unmissable opportunity for a Social Worker to join the Duty Team in Lewes. Dive into this influential role and make a significant impact while earning £37.52 hourly. Offering both full‑time and part‑time options, this role ensures flexibility to suit your lifestyle. As you embark on this journey, you’re stepping into a world filled with not just professional growth, but also personal fulfilment.
Perks and benefits:
Flexible Working: Enjoy the best of both worlds with flexibility that adapts to your lifestyle.
Variety and Flexibility: Embrace the chance to work on different assignments, tailoring your workload to match your pace.
Pension Scheme: Secure your future with a robust Local Government Pension Scheme putting you in great stead for retirement.
Work‑Life Balance: Benefit from a supportive work environment committed to your well‑being and personal time.
Career Development: Seize opportunities for continued professional development through dynamic training and varied experiences.
What you will do:
Screen and respond to incoming referrals, applying local threshold criteria to determine suitable pathways such as Early Help or Child in Need.
Undertake statutory assessments under Section 17 and Section 47 of the Children Act 1989, ensuring they are completed within the required timescales.
Participate in strategy discussions and multi‑agency safeguarding processes with Police, Health, and partners to make collaborative decisions.
Conduct direct work with children and families to evaluate risk, gather necessary information, and aid safeguarding judgments.
Prepare clear, analytical reports and maintain accurate case records in accordance with statutory and local authority standards.
Contribute actively to the duty rota, addressing urgent safeguarding concerns and facilitating timely interventions when needed.
Person Specification:
Qualifications:
Must hold a Degree in Social Work (BA/MA or equivalent)
Completed ASYE or have post‑qualifying experience in children’s social care
Registration & Compliance:
Registered with Social Work England
Strong working knowledge of relevant acts and frameworks including the Children Act 1989/2004
Key Skills:
Strong assessment and analytical skills
Excellent multi‑agency communication abilities
Experience:
Prior experience in Duty, MASH, or Referral & Assessment teams
Experience handling tasks within statutory frameworks and children’s services procedures
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