Are you ready for a fulfilling and impactful career opportunity in Southend-on-Sea? We are seeking an empathetic and versatile Social Worker to join the Children Looked After Team.
Here, you will play a crucial role in supporting foster carers and the young people in their care. Southend-on-Sea offers a vibrant community by the coast with excellent amenities and a supportive team environment. This role comes with an attractive annual salary ranging from £39,152 to £45,091, making it an exciting opportunity for someone ready to make a difference in the lives of children.
Perks and benefits
Joining this team means enjoying a competitive salary while working in a location that offers a unique blend of urban and seaside living. You will benefit from ongoing professional development opportunities to keep your career on the path to success. We also provide a supportive work culture and flexible working arrangements to help maintain a healthy work-life balance. Additionally, the role offers access to employee assistance programmes and wellbeing initiatives to ensure you stay at your best, both professionally and personally. Plus, Southend-on-Sea is just a short train ride from London, offering great lifestyle flexibility.
What you will do
* Recruit, train, assess, supervise, and support foster carers in their vital role of looking after children and young people
* Ensure the highest professional standards and maintain comprehensive knowledge of relevant children's and fostering legislation, regulations, and practice methods
* Provide a supportive and efficient service to children, young people, their families, and fostering families, ensuring professional assessment of their needs
* Investigate, evaluate, and analyse information on cases, demonstrating clarity of assessment, reliable information, and realistic action plans
* Develop a holistic practice that considers the individual's immediate and extended social circles and overall development needs
* Ensure casework and foster care services comply with statutory requirements, fostering regulations, and council policies
* Complete investigations, enquiries, and assessments to high professional standards within agreed timescales
* Utilise ICT effectively to maintain adequate case recording as per service procedures
* Ensure all case management meets statutory requirements and the council’s policies and procedures
Requirements
* Degree in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW, CSS, or equivalent
* GSCC Registration
* Knowledge of child protection and issues affecting children looked after
* Understanding of methods of social work intervention, relevant legislation, and regulations
* Familiarity with the framework for the assessment of children in need and their families
* Experience in multi-disciplinary working and with foster carers
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