Social Worker

4 weeks ago


Harlow, Essex, United Kingdom Essex County Council Full time

Children in Care Specialist

Essex County Council is seeking a dedicated and experienced Social Worker to join our Children in Care team in West Essex. As a Children in Care Specialist, you will work 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:

  • Develop permanency plans, including Special Guardianship Orders and adoption
  • Undertake life-story work to enable children to understand their reasons for being in care
  • Support children to return home to birth family
  • Work with children and young people to ensure their experiences in care are positive

Requirements:

  • Diploma or degree in social work, CQSW, CSS or equivalent
  • Registration with Social Work England as a registered Social Worker
  • Demonstrable capability of practice in accordance with current professional standards
  • Case recording
  • Ability to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends if necessary

What We Offer:

  • Opportunity to work with a supportive and creative team
  • Access to high-quality training and development opportunities
  • Flexible working arrangements

About Us:

Essex County Council is a Disability Confident Leader and is committed to interviewing all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job.



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