Children's Social Care Specialist

6 days ago


Essex, United Kingdom Ackerman Pierce Ltd Full time
Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled Qualified Social Worker to join our Children in Care team at Ackerman Pierce Ltd. The successful candidate will work with children and young people up to the age of 18 who are in care, ensuring their experiences are positive and preparing them for transition into leaving care or return home to family.

About the Role:

The Children in Care team receives cases in proceedings after the first hearing, visits children and young people in placement, develops permanency plans, undertakes life-story work, and supports children to return home to birth family.

  • Assess, monitor, and review social care needs of individuals, relatives, and carers, arranging provision of appropriate care services.
  • Gather information, make full assessments of risks, protection, and social care needs, and devise individual care plans based on needs and risks.
  • Manage an agreed case load, offer support and guidance, and monitor, review, and reassess care packages/services to ensure continued effectiveness.
  • Some knowledge of care benefits, fees, and allowances would be helpful.
Key Responsibilities:

The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, the ability to build strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues, and a commitment to delivering high-quality services. They will also have experience working within the child care system and a thorough understanding of relevant legislation and policies.

What We Offer:

Ackerman Pierce Ltd is committed to investing in our workforce and providing a supportive environment for our colleagues. We have developed a nine-day working fortnight for full-time frontline Social Workers within Children's Services, demonstrating our understanding of the importance of flexibility and wellbeing. In addition, we offer a very competitive pay rate, free onsite parking, and opportunities for role progression and training.

Salary and Benefits:

This role offers a salary of £36,101 - £48,622 per annum, with an estimated salary of approximately £42,360 per annum. We also offer a range of benefits, including free onsite parking and opportunities for professional development.



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