As a professional, Social Work England (SWE) registered social worker, you will support adults aged 18 and over,... Read more
As a professional, Social Work England (SWE) registered social worker, you will support adults aged 18 and over, young people transitioning to adult social care and their carers, who are ordinary residents in Southend, playing a key role in promoting independence, wellbeing, and choice by providing a proactive, preventative, strengths-based social work service.You will work directly with individuals and their carers to help them understand their strengths, assets, and desired outcomes; empowering them to identify and build solutions that enable them to lead safe, healthy, and fulfilling lives.Manage a complex and diverse caseload while operating at all times within the Professional Capabilities Framework (link), carrying out strengths-based statutory assessments and reviews, specialist mental capacity assessments, and safeguarding investigations.For more information please send an up to date copy of your CV to [email protected] Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Read less
Children Looked After (CLA) Social Worker - Southend City Council Rate: £38.00 per hour (non-negotiable) Location: Southend-on-Sea Working... Read more
Children Looked After (CLA) Social Worker - Southend City Council Rate: £38.00 per hour (non-negotiable) Location: Southend-on-Sea Working Pattern: 2 days per week in the office Driving Requirement: Must drive and have access to a vehicleFor an informal discussion regarding this job or any opportunities in Social Work - Locum or Permanent, UK wide - please contact Gemma Bridgman at Caritas Recruitment - 0 7 3 8 4 5 2 5 2 8 7 g.bridgman @ caritas-recruitment.comSouthend City Council is seeking an experienced Children Looked After (CLA) Social Worker to join our dedicated teamTo be considered, you must: ✔️ Be a currently practising CLA Social Worker ✔️ Be able to travel to Southend and work 2 days per week in the office ✔️ Drive and have access to your own carThis is a stable, well-supported placement with a team that values consistency and professional expertise in CLA work. Only applicants meeting all the above criteria will be contacted.For an informal discussion regarding this job or any opportunities in Social Work - Locum or Permanent, UK wide - please contact Gemma Bridgman at Caritas Recruitment - 0 7 3 8 4 5 2 5 2 8 7 g.bridgman @ caritas-recruitment.comCaritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Read less
About the Role:We are seeking a passionate and experienced Supervising Social Worker to join our Fostering Support Team.... Read more
About the Role:We are seeking a passionate and experienced Supervising Social Worker to join our Fostering Support Team. This role is an exciting opportunity to provide high-quality support to foster carers, ensuring the best outcomes for children and young people in care. You will work closely with foster carers, children, and partner agencies to promote stability and positive placements.Key Responsibilities:Provide ongoing support and supervision to foster carers, ensuring high standards of care.Conduct regular visits and assessments to monitor and review placements.Offer guidance, training, and professional development opportunities to foster carers.Work collaboratively with other professionals, including local authorities, health services, and education providers.Undertake necessary safeguarding responsibilities, ensuring child protection protocols are followed.Contribute to placement matching, recruitment, and retention of foster carers.Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with fostering regulations and policies.Participate in on-call duties as required.Requirements:Degree in Social Work (or equivalent) and registered with Social Work England.Experience in fostering, children's services, or a related field.Strong knowledge of fostering regulations, child protection, and safeguarding procedures.Ability to build strong relationships with foster carers and young people.Excellent assessment, report writing, and communication skills.A commitment to promoting positive outcomes for children in care.Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Read less
About the RoleWe are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Practitioner to join our Children Looked After (CLA)... Read more
About the RoleWe are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Practitioner to join our Children Looked After (CLA) team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring that children in care receive the highest quality support, stability, and opportunities to thrive. You will work collaboratively with children, families, foster carers, and partner agencies to deliver positive outcomes and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide high-quality social work support to children looked after, ensuring their needs are met in line with statutory regulations and best practice.Take a leading role in case management, supporting less experienced social workers and contributing to their development through mentoring and guidance.Develop and implement care plans, ensuring the voice of the child is central to all decision-making processes.Conduct risk assessments and intervene effectively in complex cases to ensure the safety and well-being of children.Work closely with multi-agency professionals, including health, education, and legal services, to coordinate support for children in care.Attend court proceedings as necessary, preparing reports and giving evidence when required.Participate in team meetings, case reviews, and reflective supervision to maintain high standards of practice.Keep accurate and up-to-date records in line with local authority policies and procedures.Essential CriteriaDegree in Social Work (or equivalent) and Social Work England registration.Significant post-qualification experience in children's social care, specifically within a Children Looked After team or similar setting.Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Children Act 1989 and 2004, and an understanding of safeguarding and corporate parenting responsibilities.Proven ability to manage complex cases and make sound professional judgments.Experience of working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams to achieve positive outcomes.Excellent assessment, communication, and report-writing skills.Commitment to promoting the welfare and rights of children in care.Willingness to travel within the local authority area as required.Desirable CriteriaExperience in supervising or mentoring junior social workers.Additional qualifications in therapeutic or systemic practice.Knowledge of trauma-informed approaches and working with children with complex needs. Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Read less
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