Adults Social Worker - Neighbourhood Team

TN United Kingdom; Harlow; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Essex County Council's Adult Social Care services as an experienced Social Worker in the West Essex Neighbourhood team. You will work with adults aged 18+, conducting assessments and safeguarding under the Care Act 2014. This hybrid role requires strong practice background and knowledge of current legislation.

Benefits

Training

Flexible working

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in Adult Social Care required.
• Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act and Care Act.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments, reviews, and safeguarding under the Care Act.
• Chair meetings with clients, families, and multi-agency professionals.

Skills

Decision-making

Risk management

Education

Qualified social worker

Job description

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Adults Social Worker - Neighbourhood Team, Harlow

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Essex County Council

Location:

Harlow, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

14.05.2025

Expiry Date:

28.06.2025

Job Description:

Interviews will be held on 3rd June 2025.

Join Essex County Council's Adult Social Care services as an experienced Social Worker in the West Essex Neighbourhood team, covering Harlow and Epping. You will work with adults aged 18+ across all specialisms, undertaking assessments, reviews, mental capacity assessments, and safeguarding under the Care Act 2014.

The role involves conducting Care Act assessments, reviews, and safeguarding. Candidates should be local to the area, knowledgeable about the Mental Capacity Act and Care Act, with established experience in Adult Social Care.

This position offers hybrid working, primarily based at Goodman House in Harlow, with approximately 2 days in the office per week depending on business needs.

About You

You should be a qualified social worker, registered with Social Work England, with experience in Adult Social Care. You will have a strong practice background, knowledge of current legislation, and experience in chairing meetings with clients, families, and multi-agency professionals.

You will also need:

• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Understanding of financial aspects of care packages.
• Decision-making skills and risk management capabilities.

A driving license and access to a vehicle are essential, as travel around Essex and beyond is required.

Please note, this vacancy is not open to Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSWs). Interested NQSWs can complete an expression of interest form for future opportunities.

Why Join Us?

We support your career development with training, flexible working, wellbeing support, and other benefits. Essex County Council is committed to diversity and inclusion, offering various schemes and support for employees.

Join us to make a difference in the community while developing your career in a dynamic environment.