Adults Social Worker – Tendring Neighbourhood

Essex County Counci; Tendring; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Caseload support

Supervision

Training & CPD

Hybrid working

EAP

Employee networks

Registration fees paid

Job summary

Essex County Council seeks a passionate Social Worker to join the Tendring Neighbourhood Team. This locality-based role supports adults to stay independent, safe and connected, handling care-act duties across assessments, reviews and safeguarding while maintaining high professional standards.

You will work in a hybrid model with office days in Clacton, travelling around Essex to support diverse client groups and collaborate with health and voluntary sector partners.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with current registration by Social Work England.
• Sound knowledge of Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act and safeguarding practice.
• Strong assessment, risk management and decision-making skills.
• Willingness to work autonomously while supporting a team.

Responsibilities

• Undertake Care Act compliant assessments, reviews and support planning.
• Work with adults with diverse needs including safeguarding concerns.
• Apply strengths-based and person-centred approaches to promote independence.
• Participate in safeguarding enquiries under Care Act Section 42 and collaborate with MDTs.
• Manage a varied caseload while upholding professional standards.

Skills

Social Work England registration

Care Act 2014 knowledge

Assessment & risk management

Autonomous working

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Social Work degree

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

Adults Social Worker - Tendring Neighbourhood

Permanent,Full Time

£36,124 to £51,834 per annum

Location:Tendring

Working Style:Community-based worker

Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must have a current, unrestricted right to work in the UK.

This advert is open to Experienced and Newly Qualified Social Worker’s (NQSW).The starting salary for a NQSW is £36,124 per annum, rising to £38,487 per annum upon successful completion of the ASYE programme.

We’re an adult social care service that wants to see citizens of Essex have as much choice and control over the way they live their lives as possible. We think everyone should have the chance to live a full and fulfilling life with people they love and care about, doing things that matter to them and living in a place they can call home. We’re determined that with the right support, everyone can maintain or achieve some independence and we’re proud to be working to make these ambitions a reality.

Our Social Workers work alongside people and their families and carers to help them think through what might help them get on with their lives in the way that works best for them. We do this within the framework of our statutory Care Act requirements. This means many of our conversations are framed as ‘assessments’, ‘reviews’, ‘support planning’ and ‘safeguarding’. But our aim is always to listen and understand what matters to the person and then to work with them to think through how this might be achieved.

Our teams are proud to offer hybrid working, with an expectation to be office based at our office in Clacton around 2 to 3 days per week depending on business need for collaborative team working and training.

Take a look at our short videohere to get a glimpse into the role and what it’s like to be a Social Worker at Essex County Council.

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Social Worker to join our Tendring Neighbourhood Team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a locality based, strengths focused service that supports adults to remain independent, safe, and connected within their communities.

The teams work with people aged 18 and above across all specialisms, undertaking a wide range of duties under the Care Act 2014 from assessment, reviews, mental capacity assessments and adult safeguarding.

As a Social Worker in our Neighbourhood Team, you will:

• Undertake Care Act‑compliant assessments, reviews, and support planning.
• Work with adults with a range of needs, including older people, physical disabilities, learning disabilities, mental health needs, and safeguarding concerns.
• Apply strengths‑based and person‑centred approaches to promote independence and wellbeing.
• Participate in safeguarding enquiries in line with Section 42 of the Care Act
• Work collaboratively with health colleagues, voluntary sector partners, and wider MDTs.
• Manage a varied caseload while maintaining professional standards and high‑quality practice.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
• Has a sound understanding of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding practice.
• Demonstrates strong assessment, risk management, and decision‑making skills
• Is confident working autonomously while contributing positively to a supportive team culture.
• Is committed to reflective practice, learning, and continuous professional development.
• Has experience of chairing meetings.
• Is able to develop strong relationships with partner agencies and the local community.

Our Social Worker roles involve travelling around Essex. A driving licence and car - or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means - is essential.

What We Offer

• Manageable caseloads with supportive management oversight
• Regular supervision and opportunities for reflective practice
• Ongoing training, CPD, and career developmentA collaborative neighbourhood‑based working modelFlexible and hybrid working arrangementsEmployee 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 ECCPayment of your Social Work England registration fees!

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

  Why Essex?

  As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we’re committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters inEveryone's Essex. With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you.

  Greater Essex has been accepted on to the devolution priority programme, where we will work towards establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority. You can read more about these changes, and what this may mean for this role, on our careers site.

  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 allveteransandcare leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.

  Once you’ve secured your role within Essex County Council you will receive many great employee benefits, including support for unpaid carers and flexible working arrangements to accommodate their needs.

  At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the Nolan principles, including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone.

  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

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