Job Title: Child Protection Social Worker - East Duty Team (East Sussex County Council)Location: Cavendish House, St Leonards-on-SeaPay Rate: £37.52 per hour (Umbrella)Caseload: Approx. 18 childrenWorking Pattern: Hybrid - office-based minimum 3 days per week + full office attendance when on duty

Overview

East Sussex County Council is seeking an experienced Children's Social Worker to join the East Duty Team, a fast-paced frontline service covering child protection and statutory safeguarding work. This is an excellent opportunity for a practitioner confident in duty work, child protection investigations, and court-related practice within a high-performing local authority setting.

You will be responsible for managing a varied caseload of children in need of protection and support, ensuring timely decision-making and robust safeguarding interventions.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake Child Protection assessments (s17 & s47 Children Act 1989)
• Manage a duty caseload of approximately 18 children
• Complete high-quality initial and core assessments within statutory timescales
• Undertake direct work with children, young people, and families
• Prepare court reports and statutory documentation to a high standard
• Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to safeguard children at risk
• Respond effectively to safeguarding concerns as part of the duty rota

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 3+ years post-qualified experience (PQE) in a UK Local Authority Children's Social Work setting
• SWE registration (Social Work England)
• Full UK driving licence and access to transport
• Proven experience in child protection work, including s17 and s47 assessments
• Experience in direct work with children and families in complex safeguarding contexts
• Strong experience in report writing, including court reports and statutory documentation

Why Join This Role

• Competitive pay rate of £37.52 per hour (Umbrella)
• Opportunity to work within a structured and supportive Duty Team environment
• Hybrid working model with flexibility (minimum 3 days office-based)
• Exposure to high-quality statutory child protection practice and court work
• Strong multi-agency safeguarding framework

Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy

• DBS paid for
• Referral bonus scheme
• "Find your own job" bonus
• Twice-weekly payroll
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your assignment

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Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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