Social Worker – Families First, Looked After Children or Adolescent Intervention (Permanent)
Location: Southend-on-Sea, Essex
Salary: £40,444 – £46,579 (dependent on experience)
Contract: Permanent
Pro Social Partners are working with Southend-on-Sea City Council to recruit permanent Social Workers across Families First, Looked After Children and Adolescent Intervention & Prevention teams.
The Role
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Manage a caseload of children subject to Child in Need and Child Protection plans.
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Undertake Section 47 enquiries, assessments and direct work with children and families.
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Prepare reports and present at child protection conferences and core group meetings.
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Work closely with partner agencies to reduce risk and improve outcomes for children.
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Keep children's voices at the centre of all assessment and planning.
About You
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A recognised Social Work qualification and current Social Work England registration.
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Experience within Children's Social Care.
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Sound knowledge of Working Together to Safeguard Children and statutory processes.
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Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills.
Why Southend-on-Sea City Council?
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Choice of three teams.
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Regular reflective supervision and strong management support.
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Ongoing training and CPD to support your career progression.
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A permanent role with job security and local government pension scheme.
To find out more, apply now or contact Conor Clarke at Pro Social Partners on (phone number removed) for a confidential conversation about this role and other permanent opportunities
