6 jobs found in Bexhill

Family Court Advisor (Social Worker) - Sussex & Surrey (Cafcass) Temp Role - £37ph SW Please note that only Social Work England Registered Social Workers with Right to Work in the UK will be considered for this role, please do not apply if you are not a SWE Registered Social Worker who has the Right to Work in the UK. Caritas Recruitment is supporting Cafcass in recruiting an Agency Family Court Adviser (FCA) to join their Public Law Team covering Sussex and Surrey. Key Responsibilities Undertake assessments under Section 7, Children Act 1989 Prepare high‑quality Section 7 reports within court deadlines Carry out safe and robust risk assessments for court Work at pace within Public Law proceedings Hold and manage care proceedings effectively Write clear, analytical court reports Provide evidence in court when required Essential Criteria Social Work qualification SWE registration Right to Work in the UK (no sponsorship available) Enhanced DBS Desirable Criteria 3+ years...

Social Worker – Children’s Social Work Teams Medway Council £41,957 - £45,859 per annum Market Premia: £5,500 p/a paid in 12 equal monthly installments. Retention Payment: £3,000 p/a paid every April after one year in post. At Medway Council, we are committed to putting the needs of individual children first. We are looking for dedicated Social Workers to join our Children’s Social Work Teams. If you are passionate about relationship-based practice and making a difference, we want to hear from you. The Role As a Social Worker in our statutory team, you will work proactively to build strong relationships with families requiring intervention. Using the Signs of Safety practice model, you will implement Child in Need or Child Protection plans, aiming to safely step families down or, when necessary, escalate to legal proceedings. Key Responsibilities: * Manage a caseload within a framework of reflective supervision, preparing analytical assessments and SMART plans. * Use...

Public Protection & Enforcement Manager Ready to lead from the front and make a real difference? We're looking for a Public Protection & Enforcement Manager to take charge of a vital, high-profile service that helps keep our borough safe, healthy and thriving. About the role As Public Protection & Enforcement Manager, you'll be the Local Authorities lead officer on public protection, with responsibility for Environmental Health, Licensing, Health & Safety, Community Wardens, Parking Services and Community Safety. You'll set strategy, balance prevention with enforcement, and ensure statutory duties are met while services continue to evolve to meet community needs. You'll lead and inspire a team of managers and specialists, work closely with Members and partners, manage budgets, and confidently handle sensitive or high-profile issues. It's a varied, influential role where your decisions will have a direct impact on residents' day-to-day lives. What you'll need...

Purpose of the Job: Manage a Children & Families caseload of various levels of complexity, involving the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of appropriate action, contributing to the effective application of resources to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and their families. The postholder should be working in line with the Social Care Capability Framework (SCCF). Main duties and responsibilities: Manage a Children & Families caseload to include complex and diverse cases, involving assessments, reviews and the preparation of welfare reports and court attendance, to effectively meet the needs of the client group, in line with the standards set out in the Social Care Capability Framework. The caseload will be managed within the relevant framework of supervision dependent on the complexity of the case and post qualification experience of the post holder. Initiate and develop close working partnerships with statutory agencies, voluntary and...

London Borough of Merton Senior Social Worker – Children’s and Families Team Pay Rate: £39.04 per hour Hours: 35 per week Contract: Locum About the Role The London Borough of Merton is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join its Children’s and Families Team. This is a key frontline role where you will lead on complex cases, provide professional guidance within the team, and contribute to high-quality safeguarding and family support practice across the service. You will undertake assessments, support children and families, and work collaboratively with partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes for children. Key Responsibilities Lead on complex Child in Need and Child Protection cases. Conduct high-quality Child and Family Assessments. Provide professional oversight and support to other social workers. Liaise with partner agencies to ensure coordinated planning and intervention. Prepare clear, analytical reports for conferences, panels, and reviews....

Safeguarding Social Worker London Borough of Southwark Up to £36 per hour The Role Southwark Council is seeking a Safeguarding Social Worker to provide a systemically-informed service. You will manage complex cases, delivering excellent practice by assessing need and working purposefully with families and support networks to manage risk and promote positive outcomes. Responsibilities * Delivering high-quality social work practice and assessing complex needs. * Working collaboratively with families and professionals to safeguard children. * Supporting the development of the team through coaching and mentoring of students and NQSWs. * Managing risk effectively within Southwark's specific practice framework. * Contributing to a culture of best practice and practitioner confidence. Requirements * Substantial experience managing a safeguarding caseload. * Knowledge of systemic practice and relationship-based social work. * Ability to mentor less experienced...