Adults Social Worker – South Essex

Essex County Counci; Basildon; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of vulnerable adults in the community. This role as an Adult Social Worker in South Essex offers the chance to make a real difference by supporting individuals with complex needs. You will work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team, utilizing your expertise to empower clients and help them achieve their potential. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive work environment, this position not only allows you to grow in your career but also to contribute meaningfully to the community. Embrace this opportunity to be part of a team that values integrity and ethical behavior while making a positive impact on the lives of others.

Benefits

Training and development

Flexible working options

Employee wellbeing support

Lease Car scheme

Relocation support

Life assurance

Payment of professional fees

Local Government Pension Scheme

Volunteering leave

27 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Qualified social worker with current registration and significant experience.
• Ability to develop strong relationships with partner agencies.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with complex social needs to live healthily and independently.
• Work within legal frameworks and provide specialist advice.

Skills

Social Work

Communication Skills

Decision Making

Relationship Building

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Social Work England Registration

Tools

DBS Update Service

Job description

Adults Social Worker - South Essex

Permanent, Full Time

£36,101 to £48,622 per annum

Location: Basildon & surrounding areas

Working Style: Community-based worker

Register your interest here to be notified of upcoming Social Worker opportunities within Essex County Council's Adult Social Care services in South Essex. We welcome expressions of interest from Experienced and Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSW).

The starting salary for a NQSW completing the ASYE programme is £33,885 per annum, rising to £36,101 per annum upon successful completion of the programme.

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; 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.

What We Offer

• Training and development 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.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - access to free and confidential information, support, and guidance from a team of highly qualified professionals.
• Employee Networks – communities to support you, connect you and help influence change at ECC.

*T&C’s apply

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 healthily and independently. Working within statutory legal frameworks, you’ll share ideas and best practice, providing specialist advice as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Our teams in South Essex are primarily based out of our offices in Basildon. South Essex borders the unitary authority of Southend and Thurrock and offers the opportunity to work with health partners within the area. The area has good links to London, providing a mix of urban and some rural/semi-rural locations.

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 current Social Work England registration. 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.

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.

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.

For more information visit our Adult Social Care Brochure or contact [e-mail].

Essex County Council is proud to offer an excellent benefits package to all its employees. More information can be found on https://www.workingforessex.com/working-here/pay-reward/.

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.

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. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service.

Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We’re committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process.

We’re also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.

At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. As part of our team, we kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the Nolan principles, not only during the recruitment process but also throughout your time with us. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone.

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