Supervising Social Worker

Essex County Council; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Supervising Social Worker to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will play a vital part in nurturing foster carers and safeguarding children in care, ensuring their well-being and development. With a focus on collaboration and integrity, you will have the opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of children and families. This position offers a stimulating environment with flexible working options, allowing you to contribute meaningfully to the community while developing your career in a supportive and innovative atmosphere.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Support for Unpaid Carers

Disability Confident Leader

Interviewing Veterans and Care Leavers

Qualifications

• Essential social work qualifications and registration with Social Work England.
• Proven experience in social work with current legislation knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Support foster carers through regular home visits and conversations.
• Champion children's voices in reviews and planning.

Skills

Social Work Qualifications

Experience in Social Work

Partnership-Building Skills

Risk Assessment Capabilities

Willingness to Travel

Education

Diploma in Social Work

Degree in Social Work

Master's in Social Work

Job description

Supervising Social Worker

Permanent, Full Time

£37,185 to £50,081 Per Annum

Location: Chelmsford

Working Style: Community-based worker

Here in Essex, we continue to raise the bar in practice, and our investment in our workforce is second to none. It's an exciting time to join us, having received our 2nd consecutive Outstanding Ofsted rating.

Are you a dedicated and compassionate social work professional with a passion for positively impacting the lives of children, young people, and families? Essex County Council invites superheroes like you to become a Supervising Social Worker within our dynamic Mid Essex Fostering team.

What’s in it for You:

1. A Chance to Shape Lives: Join a culture that values collaboration, integrity, and compassion. Play a vital role in promoting the well-being and development of children and young people, helping ensure they have a brighter future.
2. No Magic - Just Real Impact: Discover the 'No Magic' Children & Families video to see how genuine commitment and dedication make a difference.

Your Exciting Role:

As a Supervising Social Worker, you will nurture foster carers and safeguard the well-being of children in care. Your responsibilities include:

• Supporting foster carers through regular home visits and heartfelt conversations.
• Ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for children, monitoring their well-being with compassion.
• Co-leading inspiring training events to empower foster carers and enhance their skills.
• Championing children's voices in reviews, planning, and complaints to ensure they are heard and valued.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Your social work qualifications (Diploma, Degree, Master's) and Social Work England registration are essential.
• Proven experience in social work, with a current understanding of legislation and guidance.
• Strong partnership-building skills with agencies and communities.
• Decisiveness and risk assessment capabilities for sound decision-making.
• Willingness to travel across Mid Essex and beyond, spreading positivity and making a real impact.

Why Essex?

As one of the UK's largest and most dynamic local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating environment, covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents. We are committed to transformational change, delivering better quality at lower costs. Recognized in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we prioritize everyone in Everyone's Essex. With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, Essex is an ideal place to develop your career or contribute to the community.

In February 2025, Greater Essex joined the Government's devolution priority programme, working towards establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority by May 2026. Learn more about devolution and local government reorganization on our careers site.

Additional Information:

• We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader, committed to interviewing all disabled applicants who meet minimum requirements under our Job Interview Scheme. Please inform us if you require reasonable adjustments during the process.
• We also commit to interviewing all veterans and care leavers meeting the minimum role requirements.
• Upon employment, you will receive benefits such as support for unpaid carers and flexible working arrangements.
• We value integrity and ethical behavior; please embrace our code of conduct and Nolan principles throughout the recruitment process.
• The role requires mobility across Essex and beyond, including transporting service users. A driving license and vehicle or alternative mobility means are essential.
• If a DBS check is required, you must register with the DBS update service, which is an annual subscription at your expense. More info at https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service
• We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, and expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
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• For queries or further information, contact: [e-mail]
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