Social Worker

4 days ago


Essex, United Kingdom Ackerman Pierce Ltd Full time

About Us:

We are a forward-thinking organization that values flexibility and wellbeing for our colleagues working across children's social care. We offer a nine-day working fortnight for full-time frontline social workers within Children's Services.

Job Overview: This exciting opportunity is for a Qualified Social Worker - Children in Care Team to join our dynamic team in Essex. You will work closely with children and young people up to the age of 18 who are in care, ensuring their experiences in care are positive and preparing them for their transition into leaving care or return home to family.

Key Responsibilities:

  • You will assess, monitor, and review social care needs, arranging appropriate care services as needed.
  • Using your significant knowledge and experience, you will gather information and make full assessments of risks, protection, and social care needs.
  • You will devise individual care plans based on needs and risks, taking action in conjunction with other agencies to protect vulnerable people.
  • You will manage an agreed case load, offering support and guidance, monitoring, reviewing, and reassessing care packages/services to ensure continued effectiveness.
  • Some knowledge of care benefits, fees, and allowances would be beneficial.
  • You must be able to assess risks, needs, and information, recognizing problems and understanding philosophies, professional social work issues, and the legal framework underpinning care services.
  • Computer literacy and basic numeracy skills are essential.
  • You will work with children who are looked after to achieve and maintain permanence, including permanency and care planning, family proceedings, and preparation for children leaving care.

Requirements:

  • Required skills and qualifications include a strong background in social work, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively with children and families.
  • You must have a thorough understanding of social care policies and procedures, as well as the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What We Offer:

Ackerman Pierce Ltd offers a comprehensive benefits package, including free onsite parking, opportunities for role progression and training, and a competitive pay rate that exceeds most surrounding areas.



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