Social Worker

Charles Hunter Associates; Essex; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Parking nearby

Career development

Job summary

Southend on Sea City Council is looking for a Social Worker to join the newly formed Families First programme on a permanent basis. Salary up to £45,100 per annum, with a £7,500 loyalty payment over 3 years. The role requires a Social Work qualification and a minimum of 1 year post-qualification experience.

The team focuses on safeguarding and care planning for children, with flexible hybrid working and occasional office attendance across the month. A driving licence is helpful but not essential.

Qualifications

• A social work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) is essential.
• Minimum 1 year post-qualification experience required.
• Experience in Children’s Frontline services and child protection is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support children and families within the Families First team.
• Develop and implement Child in Need, Child Protection, or Looked After Plans as appropriate.
• Attend offices as needed and work with hybrid/flexible arrangements.

Skills

Social work

Child protection

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Degree in Social Work (BSSW/CQSW/DipSW)

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 paymentHybrid and flexible working schemeParking available/nearbyGreat opportunity to develop your skill set and enhance your career