R2R103378 - Advanced Practitioner Children Looked After - Permanent

"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 they support" CPD "The training and development offered in Southend is comprehensive and equips staff effectively to deliver their work with children and families. LEADERS INPUT "Leaders understand their local communities and have used this knowledge strategically and effectively to meet children's needs" Our vision is A Southend Where All Children Achieve Success. By joining Southend City Council as a Social Worker, you will be key in making our vision a reality for all children. You will be joining a service where we demonstrate with pride that:

• All paths lead back to the child.
• We spend time getting to know each child and their story.
• We do what we say we're going to do.
• We work with the whole family.
• No matter what, we aim to make things better.
You will provide support to work to the highest standard using our model of practice, Restorative Practice, to deliver the vision. You will access a professional social work development offer that has been designed by social workers, whatever stage you are at in your career. You will be given regular restorative supervision and separate supervision focussing on development and evidencing your SWE registration. We want everyone to take the lead in an area of interest for your team, and you will explore this with your line manager. Please click the link below to find more information on Southend City Council's Children's Services and to peruse our current vacancies: Your new role: Southend on Sea City Council are looking to appoint a full time permanent Children Looked After (CLA) experienced Advanced Practitioner. 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.
• This position attracts the added incentive of a one-off payment of £7,500, after you have been employed in this post for 3 years and 1 day!
Within this position, you will be required to provide professional and comprehensive casework to a caseload of children and young people, some of which will be complex and sensitive cases. All will require the highest of professional standards and in depth knowledge of relevant legislation regulation and practice methods. There will be a need to undertake responsibility for some areas of work in the day to day running of the team, including supervision of identified team members. You will have the skills to identify service enhancements and support the culture of continuous improvement. You will prepare and submit written reports as and when required, including statements and care plans for care proceedings in the Family Proceedings, County and High Courts. What you'll need to succeed, 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. For a full JD on the post If you are wanting further information that isn't 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.

To be successful in this position you must be able to work in the UK, have a recognised Social Work qualification, be registered with the Social Work England and have completed your ASYE. You must have evidence of continuing professional development including management skills training, knowledge of child protection, children looked after and associated children in need of social work practice issues. A broad and consistent range of experience of working with cases of child abuse, looked after children, children in need and court work. What you'll get in return