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Eden Brown Synergy are currently recruiting for an experienced Advanced Practitioner to join the Fostering Recruitment & Assessment Team within Southend City Council.

Key Responsibilities:
* Provide an efficient, cost-effective assessment, intervention, and therapeutic service to young people and their families.
* Ensure the needs of children and parents/carers are professionally assessed and appropriately addressed.
* Manage cases of high complexity and sensitivity, providing specialist advice, consultation, and support to colleagues.
* Gather, evaluate, and analyse information to produce clear, evidence-based assessments and action plans.
* Work holistically with individuals, considering their educational, social, health, and recreational needs.
* Ensure all case management complies with statutory requirements, council policies, and procedural standards.

Working Pattern:
* Hybrid working model - minimum 2-3 days per week on site.
* Team meetings every other week.
* Office-based duty approximately 3 days per month.

Essential Requirements:
* Social Work qualification - Degree or equivalent
* Registration with Social Work England
* Substantial post-qualified experience in fostering or assessment work
* Strong analytical, communication, and multi-agency working skills

Salary:
* £46,142 per annum (Permanent contract)

Location:
* Civic 1, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 6ER

Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy:
* DBS check processed and paid for by us
* Dedicated consultant support throughout the recruitment process

Please apply with your up-to-date CV or contact
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Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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