Children Social Worker
Posted about 1 hour ago
Location- Thorpe Bay
Reference- Ref: BH-169278
Salary Package- £39862 - £45091 per annum
Expiry Date- Expires 24th Nov 2026
- Job Type
- Permanent
Industry- Social Care
Children's Social Worker - Children Looked After (CLA) & Families First Teams
Location: Southend-on-Sea City Council
Salary: £39,862 - £45,091 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Hybrid Working
Service Care Solutions are recruiting for experienced Children's Social Workers to join Southend-on-Sea City Council on a permanent basis. Opportunities are available within both the Children Looked After (CLA) Team and the Families First Team.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a local authority committed to improving outcomes for children and families, while offering a supportive and flexible working environment. Southend-on-Sea City Council provides strong management support, opportunities for career progression, and a healthy work-life balance through hybrid working arrangements.
Children Looked After (CLA) Team You will be responsible for supporting children and young people in care, ensuring their needs are met through effective care planning, statutory visits, and partnership working with carers, families, schools, and other professionals.
Families First Team Working with children and families at Child in Need and Child Protection level, you will undertake assessments, develop plans, and deliver interventions aimed at improving outcomes and reducing risk.
Requirements
Service Care Solutions benefits and interested please send your CV to andrew.wiles@servicecare.org.uk
£200 Candidate Referral Bonus available for successful referrals.
£150 Sign-Up Bonus available for new candidates who register and secure a role through Service Care Solutions.
Location: Southend-on-Sea City Council
Salary: £39,862 - £45,091 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Hybrid Working
Service Care Solutions are recruiting for experienced Children's Social Workers to join Southend-on-Sea City Council on a permanent basis. Opportunities are available within both the Children Looked After (CLA) Team and the Families First Team.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a local authority committed to improving outcomes for children and families, while offering a supportive and flexible working environment. Southend-on-Sea City Council provides strong management support, opportunities for career progression, and a healthy work-life balance through hybrid working arrangements.
Children Looked After (CLA) Team You will be responsible for supporting children and young people in care, ensuring their needs are met through effective care planning, statutory visits, and partnership working with carers, families, schools, and other professionals.
Families First Team Working with children and families at Child in Need and Child Protection level, you will undertake assessments, develop plans, and deliver interventions aimed at improving outcomes and reducing risk.
Requirements
- Qualified Social Worker (Degree, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent)
- Registered with Social Work England
- Experience working within Children's Services
- Strong assessment, safeguarding, and case management skills
- Ability to work effectively within a multi-agency environment
- Permanent contract
- Salary of £39,862 - £45,091 per annum
- Hybrid working arrangements
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Supportive management structure
- Career progression opportunities
Service Care Solutions benefits and interested please send your CV to andrew.wiles@servicecare.org.uk
£200 Candidate Referral Bonus available for successful referrals.
£150 Sign-Up Bonus available for new candidates who register and secure a role through Service Care Solutions.
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