Adult Social Worker

4Recruitment Services Ltd; Essex; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Essex County Council, via ASC Social Worker, is seeking a qualified social worker for a 6-month contract based in Chelmsford. The role requires conducting person-centred reviews of care packages with a focus on best value and evidence-based practice, including financial implications of commissioned packages.

The post involves working with Adults with diverse needs (LD/Autism/Physical/Sensory needs) and requires significant travel across Essex.

Qualifications

• Qualified social worker with current Social Work England registration.
• 3 years post-qualifying experience in social work.
• Understanding of current legislation, regulations and guidance.

Responsibilities

• Carry out person-centred reviews of supports plans, ensuring evidence-based and best value.
• Complete 3 reviews per week.
• Countywide travel for assessments and reviews across Essex, hybrid work with office and home.

Skills

Social Work England registration

3 years post-qualifying experience

Evidence-based practice

IT skills

Travel across Essex

Education

Social Work degree (or equivalent)

Job description

ASC Social Worker, Mid - Essex County Council

Temporary, Full Time

£225 PAYE/£288 Umbrella per day

Initial 6 month contract

Location: Chelmsford based - CM1 1JE - hybrid

About the Role

This is an initial 6 month contract. We require Social Workers that are experienced in working with Adults to carry out person centred reviews of supports plans, ensuring these are evidence based and best value. The expectation will be to complete 3 reviews per week.

A strengths-based model of practice will be required and an understanding or experience of working with Adults with a range of needs to include, Learning Disabilities and/or Autism, Physical and Sensory Impairments and needs associated older age.

Countywide travel will be required with assessments and reviews carried out in person across Essex. We ideally therefore require individuals who are based in Essex or close proximity. The role is hybrid with a mix of office-based working at County Hall in Chelmsford and working from home.

About You

To apply, you should be a qualified social worker with current Social Work England registration. You'll bring significant experience of social work (3 years post qualifying), modelling good practice and providing advice and guidance in complex situations. As a subject matter expert in relevant professional practice, you should have a comprehensive understanding of current legislation, regulations, and guidance.

You'll also bring:

• Evidence of continuing professional development and capability of practice in accordance with current professional standards
• An in-depth understanding of the financial implications of commissioned care packages
• The ability to make clear decisions, to highlight and limit potential risks associated with intervention
• A good level of IT skills
• Experience of working in LD services

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.