Ackerman Pierce is currently supporting a leading local authority within Basildon to recruit for a Social Worker in the Children in Care team within the Social Care Industry on a permanent basis paying £45,217 to £54,395 P/Annum Responsibilities includes: Attending Court Court Reports Case management LAC reviews Conducting reviews Adoption Permanency Pathway Planning Section 20 care orders Visit children and young people in placement, develop permanency plans which include Special Guardianship Order (SGO) and adoption Undertake life-story work to enable a child to understand the reasons for being in care and also support children to return home to birth family. Experience preferred: Post qualifying experience of working as a Senior Practitioner – Children in Care Team within the UK Social Care industry. Experience of chairing meetings involving clients, family members and/or carers and other multi-agency professionals. Minimum Requirements: HCPC Registration 2 years post qualifying experience within the UK Social Care industry Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you) Eligibility to work in the UK Driving licence and car or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means is essential.Benefits of working with Ackerman Pierce: Your own personal consultant Access to a variety of Social Care jobs Nationwide DBS and Compliance Service Quick and Easy Registration Process Access to CPDTo discuss this vacancy or any similar vacancies we currently have available in Basildon, please email your updated CV to us or contact Dan Mulvey for more information. Job Title: Social Worker Location: Harlow Salary: £37,185-£50,081 per annum