Salary £21,057 - £23,166 (pro rata).
1 x part time position - 20 hours per week.
Based in Horsham/Worthing.

Please note this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
The Special Guardianship and Adoption Support Team is a countywide service, undertaking needs led assessment, multi-agency liaison and direct work with adoptive and special guardianship families to improve outcomes for the children in their care. We provide a service to adults who have been adopted or those wishing to trace birth family members. The team facilitates letter exchange and supports some families with face to face contact arrangements and we provide direct support to birth parents. The team facilitates family events twice a year and workshops for adults and activity days for children and young people. We are a busy team located on two main sites: County Hall North in Horsham and Centenary House in Worthing

We are looking for a clear thinking, well organised Child and Family Worker to work as part of the team. You will need to have experience and understanding of the emotional impact on children who are no longer living with their birth parents. You will be able to deal sensitively with families who are in crisis and require support. This role is Duty Worker for the team for 5 mornings a week; it will involve taking telephone calls and liaising with families who are requesting post adoption and post special guardianship support, keeping accurate records and signposting families for assessments and services.

For further information or an informal discussion about this role, please contact Traciy Fogarty, Group Manager Therapeutic Intervention Group

You will need a full driving licence and access to a vehicle.

To apply, please upload your CV detailing your education and employment history, making sure you give reasons for leaving all jobs and explain any gaps in employment history. We’d also like a written statement about what makes you a great social worker/social work manager, how you meet the key skills and what you can bring in relation to the role.

You need to let us know details of your referees.

We look forward to hearing from you.