Children Services - OFSTED RATING 2024 - GOOD"Many workers have chosen to both live and work in Southend. They have seen positive cultural changes in the organisation and describe Southend as not just being a good place to live but now also a good place to work.""Social workers speak with warmth and knowledge about the children and families they support"CPDThe training and development offered in Southend is comprehensive and equips staff effectively to deliver their work with children and families.LEADERS INPUT"Leaders understand their local communities and have used this knowledge strategically and effectively to meet children''s needs"Our vision isA Southend Where All Children Achieve Success. By joining Southend City Council as a Social Worker, you will be key in making our vision a reality for all children. You will be joining a service where we demonstrate with pride that:All paths lead back to the child.We spend time getting to know each child and their story.We do what we say we''re going to do.We work with the whole family.No matter what, we aim to make things better.You will provide support to work to the highest standard using our model of practice, Restorative Practice, to deliver the vision. You will access a professional social work development offer that has been designed by social workers, whatever stage you are at in your career. You will be given regular restorative supervision and separate supervision focussing on development and evidencing your SWE registra