Social Worker - Families First / LAC / Adolescents | Southend

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

• Manage a caseload of children subject to Child in Need and Child Protection plans.

• Undertake Section 47 enquiries, assessments and direct work with children and families.

• Prepare reports and present at child protection conferences and core group meetings.

• Work closely with partner agencies to reduce risk and improve outcomes for children.

• Keep children's voices at the centre of all assessment and planning.

About You

• A recognised Social Work qualification and current Social Work England registration.

• Experience within Children's Social Care.

• Sound knowledge of Working Together to Safeguard Children and statutory processes.

• Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills.

Why Southend-on-Sea City Council?

• Choice of three teams.

• Regular reflective supervision and strong management support.

• Ongoing training and CPD to support your career progression.

• 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