Social Worker - Children and Families Hub, Colchester

TN United Kingdom; Colchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to supporting children and families in a dynamic environment. This role as a Social Worker in the Children and Families Hub involves providing essential help and advice to promote safety and well-being. You'll work alongside a team of dedicated professionals, ensuring high standards of social work practice while adhering to legal frameworks. With flexible working options and a commitment to career development, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a real difference in the community. If you're passionate about social work and ready to take on challenges, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Career development opportunities

Dynamic working environment

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work or equivalent required.
• Registration with Social Work England necessary.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of social work practice.
• Advise on safeguarding concerns and conduct assessments.

Skills

Diploma or degree in Social Work

Registration with Social Work England

Competence in current professional standards

Experience in case recording

Emotional intelligence and analytical skills

Proficiency with IT systems

Flexibility to work evenings and weekends

Education

Diploma or degree in Social Work

Tools

Social work case recording systems

Microsoft Word

Job description

Social Worker – Children and Families Hub, Colchester, Colchester

Location: Colchester, United Kingdom

Client: Essex County Council

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: bd0534e46640

Job Views: 3

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

Social Worker - Children and Families Hub, Colchester

Permanent, Part Time

Salary: £37,185 to £50,081 per annum (Full Time Equivalent). Actual Salary (22.2 hours/week): £22,311 to £30,048 per annum.

Location: Colchester

Working Style: Flexible, with hours on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday. Closing Date: 11th May 2025.

This role is within the Children and Families Hub, which serves as the single point of access for Children’s Social Care, aiming to provide early help, advice, and support to children, young people, and their families to promote safety, development, and wellbeing.

The role reports to a Senior Practitioner and involves working with a team of social workers and qualified staff. Responsibilities include delivering high standards of social work practice, advising professionals on safeguarding concerns, and conducting triage assessments to determine ongoing social care needs. The post requires adherence to legal frameworks, policies, and procedures.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Diploma or degree in Social Work, CQSW, CSS, or equivalent.
• Registration with Social Work England as a registered Social Worker.
• Competence in current professional standards (e.g., PCF, KSS).
• Experience in case recording.
• Ability to apply social work knowledge with emotional intelligence and analytical skills in challenging situations.
• Proficiency with IT systems, including Word and social work case recording systems.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed, including mobilization into emergency or contingency teams.

Why Essex?

Essex offers a dynamic environment with flexible working options, a commitment to innovation, and opportunities for career development. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, Essex is recognized for productivity and community impact.

In February 2025, Greater Essex was included in the Government’s devolution priority programme, aiming to establish a Mayoral Combined County Authority by May 2026.

Additional Information:

Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All employees and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

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