Social Worker - Assessment & Intervention

Ackerman Pierce; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Social Worker – Assessment & Intervention to join a supportive team within Southend-on-Sea Borough Council. The role requires conducting assessments, managing case loads, and developing care plans. Candidates must have SWE registration, a driving licence, and experience in UK social care. This position offers flexible working hours and a competitive salary ranging from £39,152 to £45,091 annually.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Opportunities for training and role progression

Competitive pay rate

Qualifications

• Experience in child and family assessments and S.47 inquiries.
• Must have SWE registration and enhanced DBS.
• Must possess a full UK driving licence and access to vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and develop care plans.
• Manage case loads and monitor care services.
• Communicate effectively with service users.

Skills

Child and family assessments

Professional communication skills

Risk assessment

Care planning

Case load management

IT literacy

Education

SWE registration

1 year post qualifying experience

Job description

Social Worker – Assessment & Intervention

Salary: £39,152- £45,091 / Year
Job type: Permanent
Location: Southend-on-Sea

Ackerman Pierce is currently supporting a leading local authority within Southend to recruit for a Social Worker – Assessment & Intervention within the Social Care Industry on a permanent basis paying £39,152-£45,091 P/Annum after you have been employed in this post for 3 years and 1 day. You must have a full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle to qualify for this role.

Our client has a well‑structured and organised team that is looking to grow their staffing levels. The role offers flexible working hours and has a supportive team culture with regular supervision on cases. My client is embedding a systemic approach and is currently undergoing several changes focussed on reducing caseloads and improving outcomes for families. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast‑paced and supportive team within Southend on Sea Borough Council.

Main duties include:

• Experience of undertaking child and family assessments, S.47 inquiries and intervention and planning for ‘Children in Need’
• Required to use professional knowledge to assess, monitor and review social care needs of individuals, relatives and carers and to arrange the provision of appropriate care services
• Must have significant knowledge, experience and specialist communication skills to gather information and make a full assessment of the risks, protection and social care needs of individuals, carers and families
• Must be capable of devising individual care plans based on needs and risks and take appropriate action, in conjunction with other agencies, to protect vulnerable people
• Required to manage an agreed case load, offer support and guidance and monitor, review and reassess care packages/services to ensure continued effectiveness. Must be able to use paper and computerised case recording systems, produce reports and capture and analyse information
• Some knowledge of care benefits, fees and allowances would be helpful
• Understand philosophies, professional social work issues and the legal framework underpinning care services
• Must be computer literate and have basic numeracy skills. Must be able to fulfil transport requirements
• Must possess good communication skills with ability to negotiate with services users

Benefits of working with Southend on Sea Borough Council

Our client has free onsite parking with the opportunity for role progression and training for both perm and temporary staff within the authority. They offer a very competitive pay rate which exceeds most of the surrounding areas.

OFSTED rating 2025 – Good

Minimum Requirements:

• SWE registration
• 1 year post qualifying experience within the UK Social Care industry
• Enhanced DBS / CRB (we can obtain for you)
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Full UK driving licence + access to your own vehicle

Why choose Ackerman Pierce?

Ackerman Pierce calls upon over 15 years’ worth of experience in recruiting directly into the Social Work Sector. We can offer a unique experience within recruitment industry where you have your own personal consultant, a DBS and compliance service with a quick and easy registration process. We pride ourselves on a guaranteed weekly payment process.

To discuss the vacancy further or any other opportunities we have in Southend please contact Dan Mulvey or email us today with your updated CV.

Job title: Social Worker – Assessment & Intervention
Location: Southend on Sea
Salary: £39,152-£45,091 P/Annum