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We are seeking a qualified Social Worker to join an Adult Social Care Ageing Well Team in Southend-on-Sea. This is an opportunity to support older adults and their families to live safely, independently and with dignity in their own homes and communities. You will manage a varied caseload, working with individuals who may have physical disabilities, long-term health conditions, mobility needs, frailty, or changing care and support requirements.

Your responsibilities will include completing strengths-based assessments, identifying eligible needs, developing person-centred support plans and reviewing outcomes. You will work collaboratively with individuals, carers, health professionals, care providers and other partner agencies to coordinate effective services and promote wellbeing. The role will involve safeguarding adults, undertaking appropriate risk assessments, contributing to mental capacity and best-interest decisions, and responding professionally to complex or changing circumstances. You will also provide information, advice and guidance on available resources, support planning, personal budgets and relevant community services, while ensuring that statutory duties, recording standards and legal frameworks are consistently met.

Applicants must hold a recognised Social Work qualification and be registered with Social Work England. You should have experience of working with adults, preferably within an ageing well, community, hospital discharge, safeguarding or multidisciplinary setting. We are looking for someone with sound knowledge of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and safeguarding procedures, together with strong assessment, communication, organisation and decision-making skills. You will be confident managing competing priorities, maintaining accurate case records and working independently while contributing positively to a supportive team. A compassionate, respectful and solution-focused approach is essential, as is the ability to promote choice, independence and positive outcomes for every person. The post is based in Southend-on-Sea and may require travel to meet people in their homes and community settings.

We are seeking a qualified Children’s Social Worker to join a dedicated Looked After Children (LAC) team in Southend-on-Sea. This is a permanent opportunity for an experienced and committed professional who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people in care. You will manage a varied caseload, promote children’s safety and wellbeing, and ensure that their voices, wishes and feelings remain central to all planning and decision-making.

Your responsibilities will include completing high-quality assessments, developing and reviewing care plans, contributing to statutory reviews, and maintaining accurate, timely case records. You will work closely with children, families, foster carers, residential placements, schools, health professionals and other partner agencies to coordinate effective support. You will monitor placements, identify and respond to safeguarding concerns, promote permanence, and help children maintain positive relationships and connections wherever this is safe and appropriate. The role will also involve preparing reports for meetings and panels, undertaking visits, and progressing plans in line with relevant legislation, regulations and professional standards.

Applicants must hold a recognised Social Work qualification and be registered with Social Work England. Experience of working with looked-after children, care leavers or within statutory children’s services is essential, along with a sound understanding of safeguarding, corporate parenting, permanence planning and child development. You will need strong assessment, communication and report-writing skills, the ability to manage competing priorities, and confidence working both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. A child-centred, solution-focused approach is essential, as is a commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and continuous professional development. The successful candidate will receive ongoing supervision and opportunities to develop their practice within a supportive professional environment.

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.