Southend Council – Salary Increases £250 Referral Bonus! We have some fantastic news from Southend-on-Sea City Council – permanent salaries have just increased for Social Workers and Advanced/Senior Practitioners! Please be sure to review the details for each role below. New Salary Bands: Social Workers: £39,152 – £45,091 Advanced/Senior Practitioners: £46,142 – £52,413 Why consider these roles? Hybrid working (minimum 2 days on-site per week unless stated otherwise) Relocation package up to £8,000 for permanent positions £250 referral bonus – If you refer a candidate who is successfully hired, you’ll receive £250! Excellent career development opportunities in a supportive council environment Important Requirements: Must be registered with SWE and have completed ASYE. No visa sponsorship available. Children’s Services: top salary awarded only after 6-month probation (non-negotiable). For agency submissions: must have 3 years’ permanent local authority experience at some point in your career. Cannot have worked at Essex, Thurrock, or Basildon within the last 12 months. Current Opportunities : Permanent – Children’s Services A&I – Social Worker (must drive) – £39,152–£45,091 CLA (LAC) – Social Worke r (LAC exp, must drive) – £39,152–£45,091 Adoption – Social Worker (adoption exp) – £39,152–£45,091 Fostering Support – Supervising Social Worker (2 yrs fostering exp) – £39,152–£45,091 Fostering Recruitment – Advanced Practitione r (3 yrs fostering exp) – £46,142–£52,413 Permanent – Adults’ Services Prevention Team – Social Worker (must drive unless local) – £39,152–£45,091 Ageing Well – Social Worker (must drive unless local) – £39,152–£45,091 Agency – Children’s Services Adoption – Social Worker (must currently be an Adoption Social Worker) – £38.00/hr Fostering – Kinship – Advanced Practitioner (must drive & have car, 3 years’ current fostering exp) – £41.50/hr Fostering – Kinship – Social Worker (must drive & have car, 2 years’ current fostering exp) – £38.00/hr If you’re interested in applying, or if you know someone who might be, please get in touch today. Referring someone could earn you £250! Apply or refer now: [liamm@4recruitmentservices.com / 02085149131] Apply here via LinkedIn or send your CV directly to Liam. Liam will be in touch directly if your experience matches the requirements.