https://jobs.co.uk/job/social-worker-sheldon-phillips-ltd--f994d084-3b61-4423-bf83-c6972d85782a RSS feed for Social Worker at Sheldon Phillips Ltd. en-gb Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:20:06 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/social-worker-sheldon-phillips-ltd--f994d084-3b61-4423-bf83-c6972d85782a https://jobs.co.uk/job/social-worker-sheldon-phillips-ltd--f994d084-3b61-4423-bf83-c6972d85782a Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:52:35 GMT Location: Essex | Salary: 10000-500000 Annual | Type: Contract | Essex County Council Locum £39.00 per hour 37 Hours per Week Hybrid Working Essex County Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Children in Care Team. This is a rewarding role focused on supporting children and young people in care, ensuring they achieve stability, permanence, and positive long-term outcomes. You will manage a caseload of Children in Care, working closely with carers, families, and partner agencies to deliver high-quality care planning and promote the welfare and development of children and young people. Working Pattern: 37 hours per week Hybrid working arrangement In this role, you will: Manage a caseload of Children in Care Undertake statutory visits and maintain meaningful relationships with children and young people Develop, implement, and review care plans and permanence plans Support permanence planning, including reunification, long-term fostering, Special Guardianship, and adoption where appropriate Attend and contribute to Children in Care Reviews and multi-agency meetings Work closely with foster carers, residential providers, schools, health professionals, and partner agencies Advocate for children and ensure their voices are ce... Contract