Social Worker - Family Solutions & Early Help

Essex County Council; Harlow; Presencial; GBP 32 000 - 46 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Essex County Council is recruiting a Social Worker (Link Family Workers) to join the West Essex Family Solutions team. You will deliver early help to families with complex needs and work across CIN and early help pathways within an integrated Family Help model.

The role emphasises strengths-based, family-led interventions and close collaboration with colleagues and managers. You will manage your own caseload, assess safeguarding risks, and participate in supervision to ensure effective outcomes

Qualificações

• Recent frontline children’s services experience.
• Experience completing assessments and managing CIN/CP cases.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and risk assessment.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Ability to work with families with complex needs.

Responsabilidades

• Act as a source of advice and support for colleagues on complex cases.
• Manage your own caseload and assess safeguarding risks.
• Work with manager and supervisor to review referrals and threshold decisions.
• Build trusting relationships with families to promote positive change.
• Provide practical and emotional support in homes and community settings.
• Facilitate family meetings and coordinate additional services.

Conhecimentos

Communication skills

Problem solving

Assessment skills

Teamwork

Formação académica

Qualified Social Worker (Social Work England)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Essex County Council is recruiting a Social Worker (Link Family Workers) to join the West Essex Family Solutions team. You will deliver early help to families with complex needs and work across CIN and early help pathways within an integrated Family Help model.

The role emphasises strengths-based, family-led interventions and close collaboration with colleagues and managers. You will manage your own caseload, assess safeguarding risks, and participate in supervision to ensure effective outcomes