Charles Hunter Associates

Social Worker

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



  • Start: ASAP
  • Rate: £39200 - £45100 per annum + £7500 retainer payment payable after 3 yrs
  • Location: Essex, England
  • Type: Permanent
  • Industry: Other
  • Recruiter: Charles Hunter Associates
  • Contact: Tom McKenna
  • Tel: 0118 948 5555
  • Email: to view click here
  • Posted: 2026-06-04 12:54:39 -

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