Assessment & Intervention Social Worker - Permanent
| Posting date: | 14 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £39,152.0 to £45,091.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £7,500 after 3 years and 1 day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 September 2025 |
| Location: | Southend-On-Sea, Essex, SS1 1AB |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4632605_1755185810 |
Summary
Your new role
Southend Council are looking to recruit a permanent full-time Qualified Social Worker to work within the Assessment and Intervention team.Within this position, hybrid working opportunities are available. However, you are required to be on-site at the Civic Centre a minimum of 2 days a week.
*This position attracts the added incentive of a one-off payment of £7,500, after you have been employed in this post for 3 years and 1 day!
You will be required to provide an efficient and cost-effective service to young people, ensuring that their needs are assessed. Making sure every young person will have a professional and comprehensive Pathway Plan and risk assessment completed. The position consists of assessing and supporting children and families in the LA area. Working under the support of CIN, CLA, CP and including section 47 processes. The social worker will need to work as part of a team to ensure the smooth running of a duty system and ensure that cases are held and effectively assessed during this period.
If you are passionate, dedicated to making a change and ready for a challenge - you could be the candidate we are looking for.
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this position you must have a recognised Social Work qualification and be registered with Social Work England and have completed your ASYE.
You need to have previous experience of working within Children's Frontline services and have knowledge of child protection, looked after children and associated child in need; social work practice is essential, along with knowledge of methods of social work intervention.Have the ability to analyse new cases and refer to a correct course of action.You must hold a driving licence and have use of a car.
What you'll get in return
When joining the council, you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave, flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities. They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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