I've been a social worker for about two years now the benefit
of working in Southend early in your career is
that it's a really supportive environment. You've got your managers
practice Educators and other people
really reaching for you and supporting you.
There's lots of opportunities to develop here and
you get to discuss them in your want to run. I personally would
like to be an eye over to support families going through
conferences because I know it can be a really difficult time for them.
The organizational culture here in south wind is really common
relaxed. We have regular meetings for the Monday morning just to
praise people's work and all the good practice that's been
done over the week working together as a team is really
important here and we've got really good relationships with our
partner agencies such as health and schools. So whenever
I ever worry I can quickly pick up the phone speak to
someone and they'll be able to point me the right direction.
Working in a small authorities really important for me because I
don't drive I usually get around by walking or getting
the bus and it's really close to the shopping center and restaurants.
So it's a good place to unwind after work.
My advice for any social worker that's looking to come and work
here is to do it. It's a lovely environment and also very
supportive.