Social Worker – Adoption (Permanent) Location: Southend-on-Sea, UK Salary: £39,152 – £45,091 per year Contract: Permanent, Full-time Work Pattern: Hybrid (minimum 2 days on-site at Civic Centre) About the Organisation Southend-on-Sea Children’s Services is rated Good by Ofsted (2024). Many social workers choose to live and work in Southend, enjoying the positive cultural changes and describing it as not just a good place to live, but a great place to work. Our teams speak warmly about the children and families they support and take pride in our vision: “A Southend Where All Children Achieve Success.” By joining us, you’ll be part of a service that: Puts children at the centre of everything we do. Understands and values each child’s story. Works with families holistically. Delivers on our commitments and constantly aims to improve.We offer comprehensive training and development, regular restorative supervision, and opportunities to lead initiatives aligned to your professional interests. About the Role We are seeking a permanent, full-time Social Worker with adoption experience to join our team. You will: Recruit, assess, and support prospective adopters to meet the needs of children. Undertake family finding and provide post-adoption support. Deliver high-quality, cost-effective social work services for children, young people, and families. Complete assessm...