Social worker

Job description

Permanent Social Worker – Children with Disabilities (CWD) Team

Southend-on-Sea

Salary: £46,142 – £52,413 per annum

Relocation Package: Up to £8,000 available

Are you an experienced and passionate Social Worker looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children with disabilities and their families? Join our dedicated Children with Disabilities (CWD) Team in Southend-on-Sea and help us deliver outstanding support and safeguarding services.
About the Role As a permanent Social Worker within the CWD Team, you will work with children and young people with complex needs, ensuring they are safeguarded, supported, and empowered to achieve positive outcomes. You will carry out high-quality assessments, develop effective care and support plans, and work collaboratively with families and multi-agency partners.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking service committed to delivering the right support at the right time while maintaining a strong focus on child-centred practice.
What We Offer

• Competitive salary: £46,142 – £52,413
• Relocation package up to £8,000
• Flexible hybrid working, with a minimum of 2 days per week on site
• Supportive management and regular supervision
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• A collaborative and inclusive team environment

About You To be considered, you must:

• Be a qualified Social Worker
• Be registered with Social Work England (SWE)
• Have successfully completed your ASYE
• Have experience in children’s social care (experience within disability services desirable)
• Demonstrate strong assessment, safeguarding, and partnership-working skills

Please note:

• Hybrid working is available; however, attendance on site is required a minimum of 2 days per week (unless otherwise agreed).
• The Council does not sponsor overseas candidates.

Join Us If you are committed to achieving the best outcomes for children with disabilities and want to be part of a service that values your expertise and wellbeing, we would love to hear from you.

Please email your CV to Delanie.heyes@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208964

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Southend-On-Sea

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

04-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English