Adults Social Worker - Mid Essex

TN United Kingdom; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Adults Social Worker to support individuals with complex needs in Mid Essex. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by managing caseloads, conducting risk assessments, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. With a commitment to professional development, flexible working options, and a supportive environment, this position is ideal for both experienced and newly qualified social workers. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous leave, and benefits, including a relocation allowance and life assurance. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to safeguarding and promoting welfare.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Employee wellbeing support

Lease Car scheme

Up to £8000 relocation allowance

Life assurance

Payment of professional fees

Participation in Local Government Pension Scheme

Volunteering leave

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Qualified social worker with current registration and at least 1 year’s experience.
• Strong understanding of current legislation and practice standards.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with complex social needs to live independently.
• Manage caseloads involving risk assessment and multi-agency meetings.

Skills

Social Work

Risk Assessment

Multi-agency Collaboration

Legislation Knowledge

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Tools

Social Work England Registration

Job description

Adults Social Worker – Mid Essex, Chelmsford

Permanent, Full Time

Salary: £37,185 to £50,081 per annum

Location: Chelmsford, Braintree & Maldon

Working Style: Register your interest here to be notified of upcoming Social Worker opportunities within Essex County Council's Adult Social Care services in Mid Essex. We welcome expressions of interest from Experienced and Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSW). The starting salary for a NQSW is £34,902 per annum, rising to £37,185 per annum upon successful completion of the ASYE programme.

Why Join Us?

• Support to achieve your best, including training and development through Essex Social Care Academy.
• Flexible working options to help your career work for you.
• Support for employee wellbeing and counselling.
• Lease Car scheme.
• Up to £8000 relocation allowance.*
• Life assurance of three times your annual salary.
• Payment of professional fees for approved professions.
• Participation in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Volunteering leave.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service.

About the Role

Supporting adults with complex social needs to live independently, managing caseloads involving risk assessment, direct work, commissioned services, and reviews. Ensuring safeguarding and sharing best practices within a multidisciplinary team.

Located in Mid Essex, covering Chelmsford, Braintree, and Maldon, an area with diverse urban and rural communities and excellent travel links, including direct trains to London.

About You

You should be a qualified social worker with current Social Work England registration, with at least 1 year’s experience, ongoing professional development, and a strong understanding of current legislation and practice standards. Experience in chairing multi-agency meetings and developing relationships with partner agencies is essential.

This role involves travel around Essex. A driving license and access to a vehicle, or alternative mobility means, are required.

Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce.