Social Worker Children in Care - Essex

Liquid Personnel are proud to be supporting Essex County Council in recruiting Children in Care Social Workers to join their West Essex team on a permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and innovative Children's Service, working within a team committed to systemic, strengths-based and trauma-informed practice. The service offers excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Your Benefits Working for Essex County Council

• Salary of £38,487 - £51,834 per annum depending on experience
• Nine-day working fortnight for frontline Social Workers
• Strong management support and regular supervision
• Excellent training and development through the Essex Social Care Academy
• Systemic, strengths-based and trauma-informed practice model
• Flexible working arrangements and strong focus on wellbeing
• Clear career progression opportunities

Your Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of Children in Care up to the age of 18 in foster and residential placements
• Complete care planning, permanency planning and statutory visits
• Undertake direct work with children and young people, including life-story work
• Support children in achieving positive outcome