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Charles Hunter Associates Ltd; Southend-on-Sea; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Parking nearby

£7,500 loyalty payment (3 years)

Job summary

Southend on Sea City Council is seeking a Social Worker to join a newly formed Families First programme on a permanent basis in Southend. You will work within Children's Frontline services, handling child protection responsibilities and Looked After Children support, with potential home-based work and occasional office attendance.

Applicants must hold a Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) and have at least 1 year post-qualification experience; a UK driving licence is helpful but

Qualifications

• Degree in social work and professional registration.
• Minimum 1 year post-qualification experience.
• Experience in Children's Frontline services and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Support children and families within the Families First programme.
• Develop Child in Need, Child Protection, or Looked After Children plans.
• Work across home and office locations with monthly team meetings.

Skills

Social work practice

Child protection knowledge

Looked after children

Child in Need knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW)

Job description

We are looking for a Social Worker to join a newly formed Families First programme team based with Southend on Sea City Council on a PERMANENT basis. Salaries are up to £45,100 per annum and will reward you for your loyalty, paying £7500 for 3 years of service.

You need to have previous experience of working within Children's Frontline services and have knowledge of child protection, looked after children and associated child in need; social work practice is essential, along with knowledge of methods of social work intervention.

This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 1 years post qualified experience.

About the Team

This team is a specialist role focuses on supporting children and young people plus working with families and developing Child in Need, Child Protection, or Looked After Children plans where appropriate. You can be based from home, but will need to attend the offices and meet the needs of the team across the month, when needed.

About you

A degree within social work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of 1 years' experience is essential in order to be considered for this role. A valid UK driving license and vehicle is not essential to the success of this role but will help.

What's on offer?

• Salary up to £45,100 per annum
• £7,500 3 year loyalty payment
• Hybrid and flexible working scheme
• Parking available/nearby
• Great opportunity to develop your skill set and enhance your career