Adults Social Worker – Mid Essex

Essex County Counci; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Adults Social Workers to join their dynamic team in Mid Essex. This exciting opportunity involves working closely with vulnerable adults and their families, helping them navigate complex social needs and promoting independent living. You will manage a diverse caseload, conducting assessments and implementing effective intervention strategies. The role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and collaboration within multi-disciplinary teams. Join a forward-thinking council committed to delivering high-quality social care services and make a meaningful impact in the lives of those you support.

Benefits

Training and development

Flexible working options

Employee wellbeing support

Lease Car scheme

Relocation support up to £8000

Life assurance

Payment of professional fees

Local Government Pension Scheme

Volunteering leave

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Qualified social worker with at least 1 year of experience required.
• Must have a current Social Work England registration.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with complex social needs to live independently.
• Manage a caseload, ensuring safeguarding and intervention.

Skills

Social Work

Risk Assessment

Intervention Strategies

Multi-Agency Collaboration

Communication Skills

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Social Work England Registration

Job description

Adults Social Worker - Mid Essex

Permanent, Full Time

£36,101 to £48,622 per annum

Location: Chelmsford, Braintree & Maldon

Working Style: Community-based worker

Register your interest here to be notified for 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 £33,885 per annum, rising to £36,101 per annum upon successful completion of the ASYE programme.

Interviews will be held in February.

Why Join Us?

With us, you can achieve more – for yourself as well as the vulnerable adults you work to support. We’re always looking for new ways to deliver even better services, and Social Workers play an integral role in our preventative approach to Social Care. We encourage our multi-disciplinary teams to share their ideas and experience. We work together to get things done. Bring your positive, proactive attitude, and we’ll empower you to make the most of your experience within Essex County Council (ECC) Adult Social Care services.

Whatever you want to achieve in your social care career, you can do it here.

Visit our brochure to find out more about ECC's Adult Social Care services.

What We Offer

• Training and development to empower you from our award-winning Essex Social Care Academy.
• Flexible working options.
• Support with employee wellbeing and counselling.
• Lease Car scheme.
• Up to £8000 for relocation*
• Life assurance of three times annual salary.
• Payment of professional fees for approved professions.
• Local Government Pension Scheme. View Key Facts and FAQ’s about the LGPS.
• Volunteering leave.
• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising with service.

About the Role

Working to support adults and their families who have complex social needs and are more vulnerable as a result of disability, exclusion, or diminished capacity, you’ll maximise their potential to live independently.

Social workers manage a caseload, including assessment of risk and purposeful intervention through direct work, commissioned services, and review. With case work focusing on the most complex and challenging adult cases, you’ll ensure that adults and their families are safeguarded. You’ll share ideas and best practices, providing specialist advice as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Our Mid Essex area is at the centre of our county covering the Chelmsford, Braintree, and Maldon area. With the only city in the County and rural villages, it is a diverse locality to work in. Bordering all other areas of the county, you will have the opportunity to work closely with colleagues across Essex County Council. This is also one of our most connected areas of the county, with excellent travel links including direct trains to London.

All of our teams are supportive of each other and offer opportunities for professional development to meet the SWE regulations.

About You

To apply, you should be a qualified social worker with a current Social Work England registration. You’ll bring at least 1 year’s social work experience, evidence of continuing professional development, and capability of practice in accordance with current professional standards.

You’ll bring significant experience of social work, 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. With experience of chairing meetings involving clients, family members, carers, and other multi-agency professionals, we’re looking for your ability to develop strong relationships with partner agencies and the local community to provide a supportive framework for vulnerable adults.

This role involves travelling around Essex. A driving licence and car - or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means - is essential.

As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC), should your role require a DBS check, you will be required to register with the DBS update service.

*T&Cs Apply.

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Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

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