Part Time Social Worker – Family Support & Protection, Mid Essex

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

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Part Time Social Worker focused on Family Support and Protection in Mid Essex. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact in the community by supporting families facing complex challenges. You will assess social care needs, collaborate with various stakeholders, and develop child-centered approaches for early intervention. The position is open to both newly qualified and experienced social workers, providing a supportive environment for professional growth. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills to engage with diverse groups, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must hold a recognised social work qualification and be registered with Social Work England.
• Experience in challenging social and family situations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assess complex social care needs and devise support plans for families.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to provide comprehensive support.

Skills

Social Work Qualification

Communication Skills

Experience in Social Situations

Relationship Building

Decision-Making

Education

Recognised Social Work Qualification

Job description

Part Time Social Worker - Family Support & Protection, Mid Essex

Permanent, Part Time (hours are negotiable)

£36,101 to £48,622 Per Annum Full Time Equivalent

Location: Chelmsford

Working Style: Community-based worker

Essex County Council is seeking multiple Social Workers to join Family Support and Protection (FS&P) - Mid Essex covering Chelmsford and surrounding areas. We are looking for dedicated professionals who are passionate about supporting families facing complex, long-term issues and making a positive impact in the community.

This position is open to Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSWs) and Experienced Social Workers. (The starting salary for a NQSW is £33,885 per annum and this will rise to £36,101 per annum on successful completion of the ASYE programme).

The advertised salary will be pro rata'd for part time hours.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assessing complex social care needs and devising support plans for families.
• Ensuring adherence to legal frameworks for statutory intervention.
• Collaborating with various stakeholders and partners to provide comprehensive support to children and families.
• Developing child-centered approaches for early intervention, prevention, and independence.
• Influencing inter-agency planning and decision-making, contributing to case discussions and interventions.
• Communicating assessments and professional judgments clearly, both orally and in written reports, including court statements.

Requirements:

• A recognised social work qualification and current registration with Social Work England.
• Continued professional development in line with relevant competency frameworks.
• Experience in challenging social and family situations.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage with diverse groups.
• Building strong relationships with partners and the community to achieve shared goals.
• Understanding the balance between cost-effective interventions and meeting needs.
• Demonstrated ability in clear decision-making to manage potential risks associated with interventions.

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.

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.

If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email [e-mail]