Childrens Social Worker

Do you want to work for a council who are offering Stability, Well Established Management Structure and where flexible working is encouraged? Southend Council are looking for a 16 experienced Social Worker for a fixed term contract until September 2020. My Client offers excellent progression opportunities with fully funded training encouraged by senior management. There are often opportunities to diversify and transfer between Children’s Services teams. This diverse and busy town has a great seafront, public parks and leisure activities, competitive house pricing and excellent travel links, accessible via two train lines from Liverpool Street and Fenchurch Street. It offers traditional seaside living that makes it a fantastic place to live and work. The Council delivers a wide range of vital services at the heart of the community, as well as investing in exciting and ambitious projects that keep Southend-on-Sea firmly on the map. The Council has high expectations for the future and is working with local partners and local communities to ensure we deliver our exciting ambition for what the Borough will be like by 2050. The successful candidate is required to provide professional and comprehensive casework to a caseload of young people appropriate to experience and capabilities. The post holder will be responsible for working with looked after children to prepare them for independence (care leavers) along with unaccompanied asylum seeking children (UASC). You will be required to make sure every young person will have a professional and comprehensive Pathway Plan/Pathway Needs Assessment & Risk Assessment - This post offers the opportunity for a worker to develop their knowledge and skills and to be creative in their work within the community. To be considered you must possess the following; A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) A valid registration with Social Work England/HCPC Significant experience of working within Children and Families Must hold a full UK Driving Licence To be considered in the first instance send your CV to WHY CHOOSE REED • Dedicated expert consultant - Covering Permanent Vacancies across the Country • A smooth & speedy registration process – we guarantee to meet you at a place & time that’s convenient for you, and everything else can be done online • Regular progress reports and face-to-face service reviews • Office hours 8am-6.00pm to provide support/advice • Referral/recommendation bonus paid at up to £250 If this isn’t the job for you, please have a think about whether you can recommend a friend or colleague – we are offering £250 For each Successful Candidate Recommended to us.