Children's Services Specialist

23 hours ago


SouthendonSea, Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom South End City Council Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Qualified Social Worker to join our Assessment and Intervention team at Southend City Council.

The successful candidate will provide an efficient and cost-effective service to young people, ensuring their needs are assessed and met.

This includes creating professional and comprehensive Pathway Plans and risk assessments for each individual.

As a permanent full-time Qualified Social Worker, you will play a critical role in making our vision of a community where every child achieves success a reality.

You will have the flexibility to balance your work and personal life with hybrid working opportunities available.

However, you are required to be onsite at the Civic Centre a minimum of 2 days per week.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assess and support children and families in the local area
  • Create Pathway Plans and risk assessments
  • Work collaboratively with other professionals to ensure effective outcomes
Requirements

To succeed in this role, you must have:

  • A recognised Social Work qualification
  • Registration with Social Work England
  • Completion of the ASYE program

In addition, you should have previous experience working within Children's Frontline services and knowledge of child protection, looked after children, and associated child in need.

Social work practice and intervention methods are essential skills for this position.

What We Offer

We provide:

  • 25 days annual leave
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Excellent training and development opportunities

We estimate that the salary for this role is around £28,000 - £35,000 per year.



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