via Reed · 23 September 2026 ·10 days ago

Permanent Children’s Social Worker, Families First Team, Southend

PPR Social Care
Southend-On-Sea Contract GBP 40,444 – 46,579
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Children’s Social Worker – Families First Team
Location: Southend
Salary: £40,444 – £46,579 per annum
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Working Arrangements: Hybrid working is available, but they must be on site minimum 2 days a week
Contract: Permanent

Pertemps Social Care are currently recruiting for a Children’s Social Worker to join a Families First Team in Southend on a permanent basis.

As a Children’s Social Worker, you will work with children and families to assess their needs, manage risk and provide effective support and intervention. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to promote positive outcomes for children and young people.

The successful candidate will have:

  • Previous experience working within Children’s Social Care

  • Experience in Child Protection (CP)

  • Experience working with Looked After Children (LAC)

  • Experience within Assessment & Intervention (A&I)

  • A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

  • Relevant Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England

About You:
  • Qualified Social Worker with a recognised Social Work qualification.

  • Must be registered with SWE and have completed their ASYE.

  • Eligible to work in the UK.

  • Must be a driver and have CP, LAC, A&I experience.

Why work through Pertemps?
By applying through Pertemps, you’ll benefit from:
  • A dedicated consultant with access to roles nationwide and available whenever you need support

  • A simple online registration process

  • Attractive referral schemes and incentives

  • Ongoing compliance fully managed for you

  • Prompt and reliable payroll

  • …and much more!

To discuss this role in more detail, please contact Freya Joseph on or email .

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