Social Worker - Children We Care For (CIC) Team
West Sussex County Council
Location: Chichester (PO19)
Pay Rate: 38 per hour Umbrella (Negotiable up to 42 per hour for experienced Social Workers)
Eden Brown Synergy is currently recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to join the Children We Care For (CIC) Team at West Sussex County Council.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Children's Social Worker to join a supportive service with manageable caseloads, strong management support, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children and young people in care.
About the Role
As a Social Worker within the Children We Care For service, you will be responsible for supporting children and young people who are looked after by the local authority. The role focuses on building positive relationships, completing meaningful direct work, understanding children's experiences, and helping them achieve positive outcomes for their future.
The team has an emphasis on relationship-based practice, ensuring children and young people receive consistent support to help them settle, recover from previous experiences, and thrive.
Role Details
Location: Chichester, West Sussex
Team: Children We Care For (CIC)
Pay Rate: 38 per hour Umbrella (negotiable up to 42 per hour for candidates operating at Advanced Social Worker level)
Working Pattern: Full time
Caseload: Approximately 18 children
Working Arrangements
The role offers flexible hybrid working, with no expectation to be office based every day. However, Social Workers will be required to:
Due to the rural nature of the area and travel requirements, a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.
Key Responsibilities
Candidate Requirements
To be considered for this role, candidates must have:
Compliance Requirements
Why West Sussex County Council?
West Sussex Children's Services has made significant improvements in recent years, with Ofsted recognising the strong leadership, commitment to improvement, and positive developments across the service.
Agency Social Workers are welcomed as part of the wider service and are encouraged to participate in team events, leadership sessions, and improvement initiatives.
Social Workers benefit from:
Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.
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