Social Worker - Families First Team

Job Description

Social Worker – Families First Team\n
Location: Southend-on-Sea, Essex\n
Salary: £40,444 – £46,579 per annum\n
Contract: Permanent\n
Working Hours: 37 hours per week\n
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About the Role\n
\nService 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.\n
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\nThis 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.\n
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\nThe Families First Team focuses on safeguarding children, strengthening family relationships and providing effective support to families experiencing complex circumstances.\n
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\nYou 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.\n
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Key Responsibilities\n

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

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

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• Competitive permanent salary of £40,444 – £46,579.
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• Opportunity to make a lasting difference to children and families.
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• Work within a service focused on relationship-based practice.
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• Develop your expertise across safeguarding and family intervention.
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• Long-term career stability and opportunities for professional development.
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Apply Today\n
\nIf you're an experienced Children's Social Worker looking for your next permanent opportunity, I'd be delighted to discuss this position with you.\n

\n Nik Froud – Service Care Solutions\n
Email: \n
Telephone:01772 208964\n
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Service Care Solutions Referral Bonus Scheme\n
\nKnow somebody who might be interested?\n
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• £200 for referring a qualified professional.
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• £50 for referring a non-qualified professional.
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• £150 sign-up bonus for eligible new registrations.
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• £75 find-your-own-job bonus for eligible candidates.
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Terms and conditions apply.\n
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\nI also recruit for permanent and locum Adults' and Children's Social Work vacancies across the UK. Please get in touch to discuss other opportunities.