Social Worker - Post Team

Ackerman Pierce is currently supporting a leading local authority within Southend to recruit for a Social Worker for the Adoption Team on a permanent basis paying £37,938-£43,693 P/Annum. Our client has a well-structured and organised team that are looking to grow their staffing levels. The role offers flexible working hours and has a supportive team culture with regular supervision on cases. Southend is embedding a systemic approach and is currently undergoing several changes focussed on reducing caseloads and improving outcomes for families. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced and supportive team. Main duties include: To provide an efficient and cost effective social work service to Responsibilities children, young people and their families, ensuring that the needs of the children and their parents/carers are professionally assessed. To recruit, assess and support prospective adopters to ensure that the care that they provide meets the needs of the individual child. To gather, investigate, evaluate and analyse all necessary information on assigned cases, demonstrating clarity of assessment, reliability of information, evidenced, conclusions and realistic action plans. To develop practice, which takes a holistic view of the individual, locating them in both their immediate and extended social circles, and having full regard to their education, social, recreational, and health needs. To ensure that all case work and adoption services comply with statutory requirements, regulation and the Council\’s policies and procedures To ensure that investigations, enquiries and assessments are completed to high professional standards and that each case has in place current Care Plans and Adoption Plans. Maintain adequate case recording on Care First as directed in the service procedures. To liase with and work in partnership with other agencies and Responsibilities organisations, collating Information for prospective Adopter Reports To undertake the recruitment, assessment, training and support of prospective adopters to enable them to meet the diverse needs of children within Southend Borough Council. To attend panels, conferences, reviews and court as required for each case presenting the Council plans and opinions with professionalism and integrity. To identify service enhancements and support the culture of continuous improvement. To prepare and submit written reports as and when required. To represent the team, group or department on working parties and at other meetings as required. To ensure the Team Manager is kept fully appraised of problems arising from workload and seek advice as and when necessary. To provide statistics relating to own workload as and when required. Benefits of Working with Southend on Sea Council: Our Client has free onsite parking with the opportunity for role progression and training for both perm and temporary staff within the authority. They offer a very competitive pay rate which exceeds most of the surrounding areas. OFSTED RATING 2024 – GOOD Minimum Requirements: SWE Registration 1 year post qualifying experience within the UK Social Care industry Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you) Eligibility to work in the UK Full driving license and access to your own vehicle Knowledge & Experience Knowledge of child protection, looked after children and associated child in need social work practice issues. Knowledge of methods of social work intervention. Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations guidance & policy issues. Knowledge & understanding of adoption legislation Contempory knowledge of social work & their social work applications i.e. attachment theory, enabling change, behaviour management. Knowledge of methods of social work intervention Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations guidance & policy issues Experience of multi-disciplinary working With children and families Practice experience of applying assessment skills within a statutory social work setting.Why Choose Ackerman Pierce? Ackerman Pierce calls upon over 15 years\’ worth of experience in recruiting directly into the Social Work Sector. We can offer a unique experience within recruitment industry where you have your own personal consultant, a DBS and Compliance service with a quick and easy registration process. We pride ourselves on a guaranteed weekly payment process. To discuss the vacancy further or any other opportunities we have in Southend please contact Dan Mulvey or email in your updated CV to us today. Job Title: Social Worker – Adoption Location: Southend On Sea Salary: £37,938-£43,693 P/Annum