Senior Social Worker – Neighbourhood Team

Essex County Council; Tendring; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Senior Social Worker for a part-time role in Tendring. This exciting opportunity allows you to work with a diverse range of adults facing complex challenges, promoting independence and choice. You will lead a neighbourhood team, ensuring high-quality care and support while developing your leadership skills. The role offers flexible working arrangements and a commitment to professional development through training and support. Join a dynamic environment that values diversity and inclusion, making a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

Training and Development

Flexible Working Options

Employee Wellbeing Support

Lease Car Scheme

Relocation Assistance

Free Onsite Parking

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Annual Leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience in social work.
• Current registration with Social Work England or HCPC.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex cases with a strength-based approach.
• Supervise staff and collaborate to improve processes.
• Ensure safeguarding and statutory obligations are met.

Skills

Social Work

Leadership

Complex Case Management

Adult Social Care Legislation

Multi-Agency Collaboration

Education

Qualified Social Worker

HCPC Registration

AMHP/BIA/PE Qualifications

Job description

Job Opportunity: Senior Social Worker

This is a part-time position, offering 22.5 hours per week, covering three days including Thursday and Friday, plus one negotiable day. The salary will be pro-rata for part-time hours.

The role is a 6-month fixed-term contract or secondment, ideal for experienced Social Workers seeking to develop into a more senior role with leadership responsibilities.

The Opportunity

We are excited to offer an opportunity for an experienced Social Worker to join our neighbourhood team in North Essex, specifically in the Tendring East Neighbourhood team. This team works with adults aged 18+ with learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, sensory impairments, and frailty.

Role Responsibilities

• Work with complex cases to meet assessed needs, using a strength-based approach to promote independence, choice, and control.
• Supervise and support staff, collaborating with team managers to improve team processes.
• Assess social care needs, develop care plans, and manage a caseload of adults with complex needs.
• Ensure safeguarding and statutory obligations are met.
• Work collaboratively across agencies and participate in case conferences, court attendances, and statutory reviews.

About You

Applicants should be qualified social workers with current registration (Social Work England) or qualified Occupational Therapists with HCPC registration, with a minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience. Additional qualifications such as AMHP, BIA, or PE are desirable.

You should have experience in managing complex cases, supporting team members, and a strong understanding of adult social care legislation. Experience in chairing multi-agency meetings and developing partnerships is essential.

Other requirements include a driving license and the ability to travel around Essex.

What We Offer

• Training and development through Essex Social Care Academy
• Flexible working options
• Employee wellbeing support
• Lease car scheme
• Relocation assistance up to £8000
• Free onsite parking
• Life assurance, professional fee payments, pension scheme, volunteering leave, annual leave, Employee Assistance Programme, and employee networks

To apply, please contact Abbie Mollison at [e-mail].

Why Essex?

Essex County Council offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for career development, flexible working, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and support veterans and care leavers in our recruitment process.

We value integrity and ethical behaviour, and are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.