Social Worker – Assessment & Intervention Team

Position: Social Worker – Assessment & Intervention Team (Permanent)
Social Worker
Southend City Council
Social Worker – Assessment & Intervention Team • £39,152 – £45,091
• Permanent
• Full Time

Intro paragraph:
Southend City Council is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join its Assessment & Intervention Team, supporting children and families through high-quality, child-focused statutory practice aligned with the council’s restorative model.
What’s on Offer

Salary range of £39,152 – £45,091 per annum
Permanent, full-time position
Hybrid working arrangement with a minimum of two days per week on site
25 days annual leave
Flexible working arrangements
Comprehensive training and professional development offer
One-off £7,500 payment after 3 years and 1 day in post

Key Responsibilities

Assess and support children and families to safeguard and promote welfare
Complete timely assessments, plans and risk assessments in line with statutory duties
Manage cases across CIN, CP, CLA and Section 47 processes
Contribute to duty arrangements to ensure effective case management
Work collaboratively with families and partner agencies Requirements

Recognised social work qualification
Registration with Social Work England
Completion of ASYE

Experience with in children’s frontline statutory services
Strong knowledge of child protection, CIN and looked after children processes
Ability to analyse risk and determine appropriate interventions
Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle

Why Ackerman Pierce?
Dedicated permanent recruitment support
Expert guidance throughout the interview process
Transparent communication and long-term career advice

Ready to Apply?
Contact Phil at Ackerman Pierce on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
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