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Social Worker - Child Protection

Job Posted: a day ago

Salary: £ 39,152 - 45,091 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Southend-on-Sea

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Ackerman Pierce is currently supporting a leading local authority within Southend to recruit for a Social Worker within their Child Protection team on a permanent basis paying £39,152-£45,091 P/Annum.
 Our client has a well-structured and organised team that are looking to grow their staffing levels. The role offers flexible working hours and has a supportive team culture with regular supervision on cases. Southend is embedding a systemic approach and is currently undergoing several changes focussed on reducing caseloads and improving outcomes for families. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced and supportive team.

 Main duties include:

Assess, monitor and review social care needs of individuals, relatives and carers and to arrange the provision of appropriate care services
Experience and specialist communication skills to gather information and make a full assessment of the risks, protection and social care needs of individuals, carers and families
Must be capable of devising individual care plans based on needs and risks and take appropriate action, in conjunction with other agencies, to protect vulnerable people
Required to manage an agreed case load, offer support and guidance and monitor, review and reassess care packages/services to ensure continued effectiveness
Be able to assess risks, needs and information, and recognise problems
Must be computer literate and have basic numeracy skills
Must be able to fulfil transport requirements
Working with longer term Children in Need, children subject to Child Protection plans including PLOBenefits of Working with Southend on Sea Council: 
Our Client has free onsite parking with the opportunity for role progression and training for both perm and temporary staff within the authority. They offer a very competitive pay rate which exceeds most of the surrounding areas. 
OFSTED RATING 2024 – GOOD
Minimum Requirements:

SWE Registration
1 year post qualifying experience within the UK Social Care industry
Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you)
Eligibility to work in the UK
Full driving license and access to your own vehicle 
Knowledge & Experience

Qualified as a Social Worker in the last six months and/or practicing as a Qualified Social Worker in a relevant setting..
A/I Ability to apply a strengths-based, asset-based approach to assessment, care planning and review.
A/I Support unqualified staff with their development as required, including student social workers on placement.Why Choose Ackerman Pierce? 
Ackerman Pierce calls upon over 15 years’ worth of experience in recruiting directly into the Social Work Sector. We can offer a unique experience within recruitment industry where you have your own personal consultant, a DBS and Compliance service with a quick and easy registration process. We pride ourselves on a guaranteed weekly payment process. 
To discuss the vacancy further or any other opportunities we have in Southend please contact Dan Mulvey or email in your updated CV to us today. 
 
Job Title: Social Worker
Location: Southend On Sea
Salary: £39,152-£45,091 P/Annum

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