Senior Social Worker – Early Help & Wellbeing Lead

Essex County Council; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working

Lease Car

Life Assurance

LGPS

Volunteer Leave

27 days annual leave

EAP

Employee Networks

Registration fees paid

Job summary

Essex County Council in Chelmsford/Mid Essex is seeking a Senior Social Worker for the Early Help & Wellbeing team. This permanent, full-time role focuses on prevention, early intervention and care act compliance, with a community-based working style.

You will lead complex cases, provide expert guidance, mentor staff and coordinate multi‑agency collaboration to improve wellbeing outcomes for residents.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
• AMHP, BIA or Practice Educator qualified.
• Experience handling complex cases and mentoring staff.
• Knowledge of Adult Social Care legislation and guidance.
• Mobility to cover an operational area (driving licence required).

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance and mentoring to colleagues.
• Assess and support complex cases with person-centred care plans.
• Ensure Care Act compliance and high professional standards.
• Manage caseloads with social work practice in complex scenarios.
• Collaborate across the Council and partner agencies.
• Chair multi‑agency meetings to represent Adult Social Care.

Skills

Qualified Social Worker

AMHP

BIA

Practice Educator

Mentoring

CPD

Driving licence

Job description

Essex County Council in Chelmsford/Mid Essex is seeking a Senior Social Worker for the Early Help & Wellbeing team. This permanent, full-time role focuses on prevention, early intervention and care act compliance, with a community-based working style.

You will lead complex cases, provide expert guidance, mentor staff and coordinate multi‑agency collaboration to improve wellbeing outcomes for residents.