Social Worker – Recovery & Empowerment (Flexible Work)

South End City Council; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Flexible working

Training and development opportunities

Enhanced DBS check

Job summary

Southend on Sea City Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the Recovery Team, delivering person-centred support to adults in need. You will undertake assessments, reviews, and safeguarding activities, ensuring practice aligns with legislation and council policies.

You will work collaboratively with people and carers to promote independence, build resilience, and connect individuals with local resources.

Qualifications

• Hold a recognised Social Work qualification.
• Be registered with Social Work England.
• Experience of working within Adult Social Care.
• Demonstrate strengths-based and asset-based assessment approaches.
• Knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and safeguarding processes.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessments, reviews, and support planning for adults.
• Deliver safeguarding activities in line with legislation and policy.
• Collaborate with individuals, carers and partner agencies to promote wellbeing.
• Empower people to achieve positive outcomes while promoting choice and independence.

Skills

Social Work

Assessment & Care Planning

Safeguarding

Relationship Building

Communication Skills

Education

Recognised Social Work qualification

Job description

Southend on Sea City Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the Recovery Team, delivering person-centred support to adults in need. You will undertake assessments, reviews, and safeguarding activities, ensuring practice aligns with legislation and council policies.

You will work collaboratively with people and carers to promote independence, build resilience, and connect individuals with local resources.