Social Worker – Children in Care Essex – Permanent
Job Description
About the Role
Join Essex County Council as a Social Worker – Children in Care, £36K-£52K in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload of Children in Care up to the age of 18 in foster and residential placements.
- Complete care planning, court work and permanency planning, including SGOs and adoption where appropriate.
- Visit children and young people in placement and undertake meaningful direct work, including life‑story work.
- Undertake robust risk assessments and safeguarding decisions in line with statutory guidance.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: £36K - £52K
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Flexible scheduling available.
Apply to join Essex County Council as a Social Worker – Children in Care, £36K-£52K.
Key Skills
Requirements
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker – Children in Care Essex – Permanent at Liquid Personnel a 5.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as moderate. This places the position in the average range of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
Social Work — Physician Career Context
This Social Work position at Liquid Personnel is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Compensation Analysis
Liquid Personnel lists compensation for this physician position at $36k to $52k annually.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Harlow, Essex.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($36k–$52k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Social work, Care planning, Court work, Permanency planning, Risk assessment, Safeguarding, Life-story work, Trauma-informed practice. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.
Core responsibilities: Manage a caseload of children in care, including completing care planning, court work, and permanency planning. Conduct regular visits, risk assessments, and safeguarding decisions to ensure positive outcomes for children and young people.
Benefits package: Nine-day working fortnight, ASYE support with salary progression, Strong training and development, Supportive management with regular supervision, Systemic practice model and manageable caseloads, Flexible working arrangements, Strong focus on wellbeing. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Manageable workload (Workload control ↓ exhaustion)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
3d ago
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