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Social Worker – Children in Care

Job Posted: a month ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Contract
Location: Essex

Expire in: 6 hours

Job Description

Essex County Council | Locum | £36 per hour | Hybrid Working

Essex County Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Children in Care Team. This role focuses on supporting children and young people in care, ensuring they receive stable placements, effective care planning, and positive long-term outcomes.

You will work closely with children, carers, families, and partner agencies to promote stability, permanency, and wellbeing for looked after children.

In this role, you will:

Manage a caseload of Looked After Children
	
Undertake statutory visits and ensure compliance with care planning requirements
	
Develop and progress permanence plans including reunification, long-term fostering, SGO, or adoption
	
Prepare reports for LAC reviews, court, and permanency planning meetings
	
Work closely with foster carers, residential settings, and partner agencies
	
Support children and young people to achieve positive outcomes in education, health, and wellbeing
	
Maintain accurate and analytical case recordings

What You’ll Need:

Social Work England Registration
	
Social Work Qualification
	
At least 3 years’ post-qualified experience in children’s social care
	
Experience working within a Children in Care / Looked After Children team
	
Strong understanding of care planning and permanency processes
	
Excellent assessment, analytical, and report-writing skills

Why Sheldon Phillips?

Because we actually listen to what you need. We’re not just here to fill roles—we’re here to find you the right fit in a supportive and rewarding team. That’s why social workers trust us to help them take the next step in their careers.

If you want to know more about this Social Worker – Children in Care role in Essex, give Ellis Russell a call on (phone number removed) – let’s have a chat!

And don’t forget – if you refer a friend and we place them, you’ll get £300 as a thank you! (Terms and conditions apply)

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