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, you are required to be on-site at the Civic Centre a minimum of 2 days a week.

*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, regulations 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.

To be successful in this position you must be able to work in the UK, have a recognised Social Work qualification, be registered with 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.

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.