Social Worker - All About the Family Service - FTC 29/10/2027

Your new role
Southend City Council are looking to appoint a full-time Social Worker for the newly named 'All About the Family Service' in a fixed term capacity until October 2027.

This is a specialist position where the newly appointed Social Worker will be working with children and young people who are accommodated by the Local Authority where reunification with their family is a potential outcome.The Social Worker will complete evidence-informed reunification assessments, guided by the NSPCC reunification framework, undertaking direct work with children and parents to assess strengths, risks, parenting capacity and sustainable change. They will also support the council's 'Parenting From a Distance' programme, helping parents prepare for potential reunification. Assessments may form part of court proceedings, requiring clear analysis, professional recommendations and attendance at court where required. The role involves close partnership working with Social Care and the wider professional network.P

lease note that there is potential for some evening and weekend working between 8am and 8pm.

Being a car driver will be beneficial as there will be some out of the county visits required.

What you'll need to succeed
To be shortlisted for this position, you must be able to work in the UK, have a recognised Social Work qualification and be registered with the Social Work Englan...