Southend Council are looking for a locum Social Worker - paying up to £35.00 per hour to provide professional and comprehensive casework to a caseload (Average of 17 -20) of children and young people within the long term children's social work teams. You will be developing and maintaining relationships with children and families who require a longer term social work intervention including those subject to child protection plans, complex child in need, PLO/Pre Proceedings and, if required, within the court arena. You need to provide an efficient and cost effective service to children, young people and their families, ensuring that the needs of the children and their parents/carers are professionally assessed. Investigate, evaluate and analyse information on cases, demonstrating clarity of assessment, reliability of information, evidences conclusions and realistic action plans. The quality of practice will be supported by regular supervision. Training opportunities, tools and resources readily available to assist in the day to day work. Nowhere else will you gain as much experience on the job, making us a sought-after place to work. If you are passionate, dedicated to making a change and ready for a challenge - you could be the candidate we are looking for.

If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance.