Family Support Worker - Agency - 6 months contract

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 Southend 2050 ambition 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 City Council are looking to appoint 4 full time, experienced Family Support Workers in a temporary capacity for 6 months, to work alongside the Child Protection Service.

Within this position, hybrid working opportunities are available, however a flexible approach is needed as you will be required to be on site and to travel around the city, visiting families.

You will be expected to provide professional and comprehensive casework to children and their families who have been identified as Children in Need (Sect.17 Children Act 1989).

Case loads are expected to be a maximum of 18 children, whereby, you will ensure that the needs of the children and their parents/carers are supported inline with their assessed needs.

You will be fully supported in your role by way of formal supervision on a minimum monthly basis, alongside any additional support required if needed.

This is a fantastic opportunity for the right applicants who are interested in working within a busy social work service.

What you'll need to succeed

You need to have previous experience of working with children, however not necessarily within a children’s social care environment.

Ideally, experience of direct involvement with children and that of managing competing priorities as a case holder.

This position would suit, retired social workers, health visitors, teachers, probation or police officer.

Knowledge of child protection, looked after children and children in need would be beneficial to the post.

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.

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.