Job Description

Your New Organisation:

Southend on Sea City Council is a Unitary local authority, providing vital services to meet the needs of the local community. We employ around 1,800 staff who are working alongside our partners and local communities to deliver the city vision and make lives better for the people of Southend.



Working for Southend on Sea City Council offers a challenging and rewarding career in local government within a collaborative and innovate environment, with the benefit of flexible working practices to support a positive work life balance. As a Unitary Authority we are responsible for all local government functions ranging from social services, transport, public health and parks through to planning, trading standards, community safety and education, so we offer a wide range of career opportunities. The diversity of our economy and communities and investment in a number of exciting regeneration projects makes our Council a great place to work, learn and make a difference.

Your new role:

Southend-on-Sea City Council are looking to appoint a full time, permanent Children and Families Worker to join the Assessment and Intervention Team.



The successful candidate will assist the advanced practitioners and management in assessment and intervention work with children and their families. They will implement intervention programmes and deliver updates on the relevant progress made by families. Assist the AP in ensuring that all case management complies with the statutory requirements and the council's policies and procedures. They will liaise with other agencies and organisations, who are collating information for relevant assessments and care plans for children as well as preparing/submitting written reports.



You will bring your own skills and knowledge around child development, parenting strategies.



This is a case holding post.



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.



Nowhere else will you gain as much experience on the job, making us a sought-after place to work. 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 experience of working with children and families in a multi-disciplinary environment.



It would be beneficial to have GCP2 training.



Have knowledge of child development and awareness of relevant legislation and regulations re: safeguarding of children. You must have the ability to write case records, reports and letters to a high standard including analytical content.

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. A full list of benefits provided by Southend Council can be viewed on the "Why Work For Us?" tab.

What you need to do now:

If you are interested in this role, please click 'apply online' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.



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Please note:

Applications for this vacancy may close prior to the date advertised above so you are advised to apply as soon as you are able to.



All applicants for this role will require an enhanced DBS check.



The Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications, regardless of race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, age or religion or belief.