Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Social Worker within the Children Looked After Team to work full time based in Southend. The salary for this permanent Social Worker job is up to £45,091per annum. Main duties: To provide professional and comprehensive casework to a caseload of children and young people appropriate to experience and capabilities. To provide an efficient and cost-effective service to children, young people and their families ensuring that the needs of the children and their parent/carers are professionally assessed. To investigate, evaluate and analyse information on cases, demonstrating clarity of assessment, reliability of information, evidence conclusions and realistic action plans. Ensure adequate recording that evidence practice. To develop practice, that takes a holistic views of the individual, locating them in both their immediate and extended social circles, and having full regard to their overall development needs. To ensure that all case management complies with the statutory requirements and the Council''s policies and procedures. To 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 ensure the Team Manager is kept fully appraised of problems arising from workload and seek advice as and when necessary. Where appropriate to act as the Duty Worker for the