Southend Council - Social Worker - CP

Posted 09 September 2021
Salary £32234 - £37890 per annum
LocationSouthend-on-Sea
Job type Permanent
Discipline Social Care
ReferenceMIKEALA_1631179761
Contact NameMikeala Osborn

Job description

Our client, Southend Council is looking for a social worker to join their Child Protection Team. THIS IS A PART TIME POSITION

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.

Position comes with parking permits, £1000 joining incentive and £2000 at the end of each year worked, that's £3000 on top of their first year's salary

Essential requirements:
* Degree in Social Work or equivalent qualification
* Registration with Social Work England
* ASYE completed


Benefits of working with Remedy
* A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
* Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
* Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed.
* Double payrolls each week.

*Terms & Conditions apply

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.
To be considered for this role, please apply with your CV on the social care team.

Remedy Social Care is a REC Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.