R2R103780 Newly Qualified Social Worker Children Services
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Job Location:
Southend on Sea - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
18 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Your New Organisation
Join Southend City Council Childrens Services as a Newly Qualified Social Worker!
Begin your social work career with exceptional support development and purpose.
Childrens Services in Southend were judged Good by Ofsted in 2024 who said:
Many workers have chosen to both live and work in Southend. They have seen positive cultural changes in the organisation and describe Southend as not just being a good place to live but now also a good place to work.
Social workers speak with warmth and knowledge about the children and families that they support.
The training and development offered in Southend is comprehensive and equips staff effectively to deliver their work with children and families.
This is your opportunity to join a service where staff feel valued supported and empowered to make a real difference.
Your new role
It is an exciting time to join Southend City Council Childrens Services as we begin recruitment for our next cohort of Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSWs).
If you are passionate about improving childrens life chances and want to work in an environment that encourages critical thinking reflective practice and confident decision-making then we would love to welcome you into the Southend Family!
Start Strong with Our ASYE Programme
Join our Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) Programme and be part of positive and sustainable change in Southend.
Our ASYE programme follows the national framework for practice development and offers a bespoke personalised experience designed around your learning confidence and career aspirations.
We are committed to ensuring you have a rewarding reflective and supportive experience in practice giving you the strongest foundation for a long and thriving career in childrens social care.
What We Offer
Your Professional Development
- CPD days dedicated to your individual Professional Development Plan
- Access to the Southend Social Care Academy offering extensive learning opportunities including seminars workshops accredited training and access to Learning and Resources Platform
- Comprehensive induction covering key teams roles and pathways
- Continued support even after completing the first year in employment
Your Support
- Protected caseloads and protected time for learning
- Monthly reflective practice groups
- Consistent coaching mentoring and onetoone support from the Social Care Academy
- Dedicated supervision from your manager and an assessor
Your Future
- A clear career pathway within Childrens Services
- Competitive salary and access to essential social work tools and resources
- Attractive employee benefits including flexible working arrangements and generous annual leave
Our Families First Programme
As a Newly Qualified Social Worker you will play a crucial role in Southends Families First Programmeour early help and prevention offer designed to support children young people and families before difficulties escalate.
This programme strengthens your practice by giving you opportunities to:
- Work alongside multidisciplinary partners to deliver early intervention
- Build meaningful strengthsbased relationships with families
- Develop confidence in holistic assessment and familyled planning
- Gain broader experience in preventative restorative and communityfocused approaches
Families First is central to our wholesystem model of support. It will enrich your learning deepen your understanding of local needs and assets and will help you develop a wider skill set across Childrens Services.
What youll need to succeed
To be shortlisted for this position you must be either a Qualified Social Worker or just finishing your Social Work degree. You must have UK experience of working within Children and Families.
You will have knowledge of child protection looked after children and associated child in need social work practice. Knowledge and understanding of social work interventions along with relevant legislation regulations guidance and safeguarding issues.
What youll 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.
If you would like a copy the Job Description please Click here
If you are wanting further information that isnt in the JD please contact Nathalie
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.
Key Skills
- Motivational Interviewing
- Acute Care
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavioral Health
- Intake Experience
- Hospice Care
- Case Management
- Home Care
- Child Welfare
- Experience with Children
- Social Work
- Addiction Counseling
