Community Support Worker (Mid Projects Team)

Essex County Council; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic local authority is seeking a dedicated Community Support Worker for a fixed-term role in Chelmsford. You'll be supporting adults in their homes to access information and services, helping them live independently. The ideal candidate should have experience in social care, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to address challenges within the community. You will work closely with partners to implement innovative solutions while enjoying flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Support for unpaid carers

Employee benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in direct support and activity-based work with adults.
• Ability to build effective relationships during challenging times.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Interact with partners to deliver training on TEC.
• Support adults in community hospitals for TEC implementation.
• Attend meetings and provide feedback on role progress.

Skills

Experience in a social care setting

Strong relationships with adults and families

Knowledge of social care policies

Communication skills

First Aid certification

Sign Language knowledge

Education

NVQ/BTEC Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Community Support Worker (Mid Projects Team)

Fixed Term, Full Time

£25,395 to £32,131 per annum

Location: Chelmsford

Working Style: Community-based worker

Please note that this is a Fixed Term Contract / Secondment opportunity for up to 12 months.

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The Opportunity

ECC Adult Social Care is making a transformational shift from a focus on long‑term care support, to a model with four key principles: prevention, early intervention, enablement and safeguarding. Enabling people, to access information and tools, to live independently and allowing a positive response to growing service demand in a sustainable way, within the financial constraints of ECC.

Responsibilities

• Interaction with INT and Acute partners to raise TEC Awareness and deliver/support with training to increase trusted assessors.
• Increase engagement within the acute and community hospitals and identify Adults who would benefit from TEC.
• Work alongside colleagues in the locality to review cases to prevent admission and before discharge to consider TEC.
• To attend Digital Champion and Ops meetings on behalf of the locality.
• Link regularly with TEC team and Livity Life regarding choices of TEC and OT Assessment requests, queries, and opportunities.
• Obtain case studies and share good practise.
• Share learning and knowledge with hospital and community colleagues to create awareness of the TEC offer.
• Identify opportunities to embed TEC into pathway across the locality.
• Identify opportunities to test and learn new technology and evaluate effectiveness.
• Liaise with Livity Life (Millbrook) around hosting regular TEC drop‑in sessions to display equipment.
• Provide quarterly feedback for the BCF boards on progress of role.

The Experience You Will Bring

• Experience within a social care setting, an NVQ/BTEC Level 3 or equivalent is desirable.
• Evidence of continuing professional development and knowledge in relevant professional area.
• Experience of building strong, effective relationships with adults, their families and carers in times of challenge and crisis.
• Experience of undertaking direct, activity‑based work with adults.
• Knowledge of legislative and policy guidance applicable within Social Care.
• Proven track record of building working relationships with partners and external agencies.
• A certificate in First Aid and/or knowledge of Sign Language is desirable in this role.

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 in Everyone'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.

In February 2025, Greater Essex was accepted onto the Government's devolution priority programme, which will see local authorities in Essex work towards establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority by May 2026. You can read more about devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR) on our careers site.

Disability Confidence

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.

Veteran & Care Leavers

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

Employee Benefits

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.

Code of Conduct

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.

Mobility Requirements

The role requires you to be mobile throughout a wider operational area including travelling around the county of Essex and beyond, transporting service users and their belongings and to be able to do so in an emergency. Driving licence and car or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means is essential.

DBS Update Service

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

Safeguarding

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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Contact

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