At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children in care, develop permanency plans, and ensure positive experiences.
- Company: Dynamic social work team focused on creativity and support.
- Benefits: Meaningful work, professional development, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Flexible hours, travel required, and commitment to supporting veterans and care leavers.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on young lives and help shape their futures.
- Qualifications: Degree in social work, 3 years experience, and registered with Social Work England.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Are you ready to be part of an incredible social work team that's all about support, creativity, and making a real impact on young lives? Look no further! Our Children in Care team in Mid Essex is not your average workplace - it's a place where every member looks out for each other and where innovation thrives. We currently have a permanent opportunity.
We’re looking for someone with experience in Court Work, including preparing Court Reports, Care Planning, and occasionally supporting the adoption process. This role is ideal for someone who is:
- A strong communicator – able to build relationships and clearly present information.
- Analytical and insightful – confident in assessing situations and identifying risks of significant harm.
- Organised and deadline-driven – able to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work on time.
- Decisive and responsible – understands safeguarding and takes appropriate action when needed.
What You'll Do: As part of our Children in Care team, you'll be working with children and young people up to the age of 18 who need our help. Whether they're with foster carers or in residential homes, your goal is to ensure their experience in care is a positive one. You'll visit children and young people in placement, develop permanency plans (including Special Guardianship Orders and adoption), and even help them understand the reasons behind being in care through life‑story work. And for some, your support could be the key to them returning home to their birth family.
Requirements: You'll need a diploma or degree in social work and have 3 years post‑qualifying experience. You should be registered with Social Work England as a registered Social Worker. You'll need to demonstrate your capability in practice, following current professional standards like the Professional Capability Framework (PCF) and Knowledge & Skills Statement (KSS). You'll excel in case recording and confidently handle complex social and family situations. Proficiency in using tools like Word and social work case recording systems is a must. Flexibility is key – you might need to work evenings and weekends when necessary, ensuring that children's needs are always met. The role requires you to be mobile throughout a wider operational area including travelling around the county of Essex and beyond, transporting service users and their belongings and to be able to do so in an emergency. Driving licence and car or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means is essential.
Ready to embark on this exciting journey with us? Join our team and be a part of something truly meaningful. Let's make a difference together! We’re also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.
Locum Social Worker – Children In Care, Mid in Chelmsford employer: Essex County Council
Essex County Council is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being of its employees while making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and young people. With flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional development, staff are encouraged to grow within their roles, all while contributing to a vital service in the heart of Chelmsford.
