Social Worker – Adolescent Intervention Prevention Team (AIPT)

Service Care; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Care Solutions is recruiting an experienced Social Worker to join the Adolescent Intervention Prevention Team (AIPT) in Southend-on-Sea, Essex. The role focuses on safeguarding adolescents, early intervention and supporting vulnerable young people to achieve positive outcomes.

You will undertake comprehensive assessments, work with young people at risk of exploitation, and collaborate with partner agencies to reduce risks and promote stability.

Qualifications

• Recognised Social Work qualification and current Social Work England registration.
• Experience in Children's Social Care, preferably with adolescents and safeguarding.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation and statutory responsibilities.
• Excellent assessment, communication and relationship-building skills.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to drive as part of the role.

Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive assessments of adolescents and families, identifying risks and needs.
• Work directly with young people at risk of exploitation and safeguarding concerns.
• Develop and implement intervention and safety plans.
• Support families through strengths-based social work practice.
• Collaborate with police, education, youth justice, health and partner agencies.
• Participate in multi-agency safeguarding meetings and risk management.
• Maintain accurate case records and fulfil statutory responsibilities.
• Promote positive outcomes through early intervention and safeguarding practice.

Skills

Assessment skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Driving licence

Education

Recognised Social Work qualification (Degree, Diploma or equivalent).

Current registration with Social Work England.

Job description

Social Worker – Adolescent Intervention Prevention Team (AIPT) Location: Southend-on-Sea, Essex Salary: £40,444 – £46,579 per annum Contract: Permanent Working Hours: 37 hours per week

About the Role

Service Care Solutions is recruiting an experienced and passionate Social Worker to join the Adolescent Intervention Prevention Team (AIPT) at Southend-on-Sea City Council. This is an excellent permanent opportunity for a Social Worker who is passionate about adolescent safeguarding, early intervention and supporting vulnerable young people to achieve positive outcomes. The team focuses on supporting adolescents who may be experiencing complex safeguarding concerns, including exploitation, missing episodes, risky behaviours and challenges within their family or community environments. You will have the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with young people, deliver targeted interventions and work collaboratively with partner agencies to reduce risks and promote long-term stability.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive assessments of adolescents and their families, identifying risks, strengths and support needs.
• Work directly with young people experiencing or at risk of criminal exploitation, sexual exploitation and other safeguarding concerns.
• Develop and implement effective intervention and safety plans.
• Support adolescents and their families through relationship-based and strengths-focused social work practice.
• Work collaboratively with police, education, youth justice, health professionals and other partner agencies.
• Participate in multi-agency safeguarding meetings and contribute to effective risk management.
• Maintain accurate case records and ensure statutory responsibilities are fulfilled.
• Promote positive outcomes for young people through early intervention, prevention and effective safeguarding practice.

Essential Requirements

• Recognised Social Work qualification (Degree, Diploma or equivalent).
• Current registration with Social Work England.
• Experience working within Children's Social Care, ideally involving adolescents and complex safeguarding concerns.
• Strong knowledge of relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory responsibilities.
• Excellent assessment, communication and relationship-building skills.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to drive as part of the role.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Permanent position offering long-term career stability.
• Competitive salary of £40,444 – £46,579.
• Opportunity to specialise in adolescent safeguarding and prevention.
• Collaborative multi-agent working environment.
• Opportunities for continued professional development and career progression.