Social Worker – Children Looked After Team – Permanent

Liquid Personnel are proud to be supporting Southend-on-Sea City Council in recruiting a Social Worker to join their Children Looked After Team on a permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a GOOD-rated Children's Service where relationships are at the heart of practice and children remain central to all decision-making. You'll be working with children and young people after care proceedings have concluded, helping to secure stability, permanence and positive outcomes.

Your Benefits Working for Southend-on-Sea City Council

Southend offers a supportive and progressive working environment, with a strong focus on staff wellbeing, flexible working and professional development. Benefits include:

• Salary of £39,152 - £45,091 per annum (DOE)
• Hybrid working (minimum 2 days per week in the office)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Flexible working arrangements
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Regular restorative and developmental supervision
• Strong career progression opportunities
• Supportive management structure
• Work within an Ofsted-rated GOOD Children's Service

Your Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of Children Looked After, supporting them to achieve permanence and positive outcomes.
• Build strong relationships with children, carers and families using a restorative approach.
• Complete assessments, care planning and statutory visits.
• Prepare reports, care plans and court documentation where required.

For This Role You Will Need

• A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree, CQSW, DipSW or equivalent).
• Registration with Social Work England.
• Successful completion of ASYE.
• Previous experience within Children's Frontline Services.

If this sounds like it could be the right role for you then please contact Mozz Radwan on 02038573486 or Mozz.Radwan@liquidpersonnel.com

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