Ackerman Pierce is currently supporting a leading local authority within Basildon to recruit for an Social Worker - Assessment and Intervention within the Social Care Industry on a permanent basis paying 37,185 - 50,081 P/Annum and Up to 8,000 relocation package (subject to terms and conditions). Main duties include:Experience of Undertaking Child and Family Assessments, S.47 inquiries and intervention and planning for ''Children in Need''Required to use professional knowledge to assess, monitor and review social care needs of individuals, relatives and carers and to arrange the provision of appropriate care servicesMust have significant knowledge, experience and specialist communication skills to gather information and make a full assessment of the risks, protection and social care needs of individuals, carers and familiesMust be capable of devising individual care plans based on needs and risks and take appropriate action, in conjunction with other agencies, to protect vulnerable peopleRequired to manage an agreed case load, offer support and guidance and monitor, review and reassess care packages/services to ensure continued effectiveness. Must be able to use paper and computerised case recording systems, produce reports and capture and analyse informationSome knowledge of care benefits, fees and allowances would be helpfulUnderstand philosophies, professional social work issues and the legal framework underpinning care servicesMust be computer literate and have basic ..... full job details .....