Social Worker – Families First Team

Service Care; Southend-on-Sea; In loco; GBP 40.000 - 47.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Service Care Solutions is recruiting an experienced Children’s Social Worker to join the Families First Team in Southend-on-Sea, Essex on a permanent basis. You will manage a varied caseload, undertake Child in Need and Child Protection plans, and work with education, health and police partners to safeguard children.

The role requires a recognised Social Work qualification, current Social Work England registration and experience across CP, LAC and A&I, with a strong understanding of safeguarding

Competenze

• Recognised Social Work qualification.
• Current Social Work England registration.
• Experience across CP, LAC and A&I with safeguarding knowledge.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Mansioni

• Manage a varied caseload involving children and families with complex needs.
• Undertake Child and Family Assessments, identify safeguarding concerns and intervention needs.
• Develop, implement and review Child in Need and Child Protection plans.
• Undertake statutory visits and direct work with children, young people and families.
• Participate in CP conferences, core groups and multi-agency meetings.
• Collaborate with education, health, police and partner agencies.
• Prepare high-quality assessments, reports and case recordings.

Conoscenze

Child protection experience

Multi-agency collaboration

Assessment skills

Formazione

Social Work degree or equivalent

Strumenti

UK driving licence

Descrizione del lavoro

Social Worker – Families First Team

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 currently recruiting an experienced Children's Social Worker to join the Families First Team at Southend-on-Sea City Council on a permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional with experience across Child Protection, Looked After Children and Assessment & Intervention services who is passionate about helping families overcome challenges and achieve sustainable positive outcomes. The Families First Team focuses on safeguarding children, strengthening family relationships and providing effective support to families experiencing complex circumstances. You will work directly with children, young people and their families, using relationship-based and strengths-focused practice to identify risks, promote positive change and ensure children's safety and wellbeing remain at the heart of every decision.

Key Responsibilities

Manage a varied caseload involving children and families with complex needs. Undertake Child and Family Assessments, identifying safeguarding concerns, strengths and areas requiring intervention. Develop, implement and review Child in Need and Child Protection plans. Undertake statutory visits and direct work with children, young people and their families. Participate in Child Protection conferences, core groups and multi-agency meetings. Work collaboratively with education, health, police and other partner agencies. Prepare high-quality assessments, reports and case recordings. Support families to make sustainable changes while ensuring children remain safe. Contribute to legal planning and court-related processes where required.

Essential Requirements

Recognised Social Work qualification. Current Social Work England registration. Experience across Child Protection (CP), Looked After Children (LAC) and Assessment & Intervention (A&I). Strong understanding of the Children Act 1989, safeguarding procedures and relevant legislation. Experience managing complex statutory Children's Social Care caseloads. Excellent assessment, communication and multi-agency working skills. Full UK driving licence and ability to drive as part of the role.