Social Worker

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid & flexible working

Parking nearby

Loyalty payment opportunity

Job summary

Charles Hunter Associates Ltd is seeking a Social Worker to join a newly formed Families First programme team based with Southend on Sea City Council on a permanent basis. This role requires a Social Work Qualification with at least 1 year post-qualification experience, focusing on child protection and looked after children within Children's Frontline services.

A valid UK driving license is helpful but not essential. Our team operates with hybrid and flexible working, with parking nearby.

Qualifications

• Experience in Children's Frontline services and knowledge of child protection, looked after children, and child in need.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people and work with families.
• Develop Child in Need, Child Protection, or Looked After Children plans where appropriate.

Skills

Child protection

Looked after children

Social work practice

Intervention methods

Education

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