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Job Title


Social Worker – Children Looked After


Company : Ackerman Pierce Ltd


Location : Southend-on-Sea, Essex


Created : 2026-01-12


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Social Worker Southend-on-Sea City Council Social Worker – Children Looked After (CLA) Team • £39,152 to £45,091 • Permanent • Full Time (Hybrid) Intro paragraph: An opportunity has arisen for a qualified Social Worker to join Southend-on-Sea City Council’s Children Looked After Team, supporting children once care proceedings have concluded within a stable, well-regarded service. What’s on Offer Permanent full-time employment Salary range £39,152 to £45,091 per annum Hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days per week on site Comprehensive training and CPD offer designed by practitioners Regular restorative supervision and separate development-focused supervision One-off retention payment of £7,500 after 3 years and 1 day in postKey Responsibilities Manage a caseload of children looked after following the conclusion of care proceedings Complete statutory assessments, care planning and reviews Undertake court-related work including revocation of care orders, contact disputes and adoption matters Produce clear, evidence-based reports and plans for court and statutory purposes Maintain accurate and timely case recording in line with statutory guidance and council proceduresRequirements Recognised social work qualification Registration with Social Work England Completion of ASYE Experience within children’s frontline statutory services Knowledge of child protection, looked after children and court processes Why Ackerman Pierce? Dedicated permanent recruitment support Expert guidance throughout the interview process Transparent communication and long-term career advice Ready to Apply? Contact Phil at Ackerman Pierce on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) to apply or find out more