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Social Worker

Social Worker

Essex

£39200 - £45100 per annum + £7500 retainer payment payable after 3 yrs

Permanent

Social Work

POSTED ON

04 JUNE 2026

REFERENCE

TM04062026_1780578067

Southend City Council are looking for full-time and experienced qualified children's social workers based in their Children Looked After team. This position is full-time and permanent.

Benefits for you as the Social Worker:

  • Salary up to £45,100 per annum
  • 28 Days Annual leave Plus Bank Holidays
  • Pension Scheme
  • £7,500 after three years
  • Up to £8,000 towards relocation
  • Sick Pay
  • Flexible Working
  • Employee Scheme
  • Healthcare
  • Additional Bonuses
  • Parking Permit

Your responsibilities as the Social Worker:

  • Carrying a caseload
  • Investigate, evaluate and analyse information on cases
  • Attend Conferences, reviews and court
  • Provide an efficient and cost-effective service
  • Assessing and supporting children and families in the LA area.
  • Working under the auspices of CIN, LAC, CP and including section 47 processes

Requirements of you as the Social Worker:

  • A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW)
  • A valid Social Work England registration
  • Experience of working within both Assessment and Interventions Teams
  • Must hold a full UK Driving Licence

Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Tom McKenna on 07587 031100 or tmckenna@charecruitment.com for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details

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CONSULTANT

Tom McKenna

Tom

McKenna

Associate Director

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