Essex County Council

Social Worker - Assessment & Intervention, North EssexPermanent, Full Time£36,101 to £48,622 per annumLocation: TendringWorking Style: Closing Date: 9th July 2024 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). At Essex County Council, we believe in redefining the way we approach social care to prioritise flexibility and wellbeing for our dedicated colleagues working on the frontline of Children's Services. Introducing our innovative nine-day working fortnight for full-time Social Workers, because we understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. Why Choose Children and Families at Essex County Council? Join a dynamic and supportive environment where social work thrives! Our Children and Families service is built on a foundation of collaboration, integrity, and compassion. We're...

Social Worker - Children with Disabilities, North EssexPermanent, Full Time£34,712 to £46,751 per annumLocation: ColchesterWorking Style: Closing Date: 17th June 2024 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)'. Unlocking Opportunities for You: Join Our Social Care Team! At Essex County Council, we value our colleagues' well-being and recognise the importance of flexibility in the demanding field of children's Social Care. That's why we're excited to introduce an innovative approach to work-life balance: the nine-day working fortnight, designed specifically for full-time frontline Social Workers within Children’s services. A Glimpse into Our World: Children with Disabilities Our Children and Young People with Disabilities Service is on a mission to empower children and young adults up to 25...

Social Worker - Children in Care West EssexPermanent, Full Time£36,101 to £48,622 per annumLocation: HarlowWorking Style: Closing Date: 16th July 2024 Here in Essex, we continue to raise the bar about practice and our investment in our workforce is second to none. It’s an exciting time to join us. Not only have we been named Outstanding by Ofsted, we are delighted and at the same time humbled to have been crowned Social Work Employer of the Year for the second time in the last three years! Essex County Council understand how important flexibility and wellbeing is for our colleagues working across children's Social Care and that we need to think differently. We have therefore developed a for full time frontline Social Workers within Children’s services. The Team Our Children in Care team in West Essex are a very supportive and creative team where everyone looks after each other. Our experienced and available managers prioritise providing high quality and regular, reflective...

Social Worker - Children with Disabilities, West EssexPermanent, Full Time£33,1885 to £48,622 per annumLocation: HarlowWorking Style: Closing Date: 8th July 2024 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).Unlocking Opportunities for You: Join Our Social Care Team! At Essex County Council, we value our colleagues' well-being and recognise the importance of flexibility in the demanding field of children's Social Care. That's why we're excited to introduce an innovative approach to work-life balance: the nine-day working fortnight, designed specifically for full-time frontline Social Workers within Children’s services. A Glimpse into Our World: Children with Disabilities Our Children and Young People with Disabilities Service is on a mission to empower children and young adults up to 25 years...

Adults Social Worker - Colchester Neighbourhood TeamPermanent, Full Time£36,101 to £48,622 per annumLocation: ColchesterWorking Style: Are you an experienced social worker. Committed to social justice, high professional standards, and developing team members. Do you have a track record of proactively implementing various social work theories and tools to inform your practice and interventions? This Team needs your knowledge and expertise. We are currently recruiting for proactive social work practitioners to join our Colchester North/ South Neighbourhood Team in Colchester. You will join a Team of forward-thinking practitioners and a leadership team committed to best practice. We have a mantra of “Start Right to End Right”. About the Role Adult Social Care, through effective practice, has made a transformational shift from a focus on long-term care support, to a model with four key principles: Prevention, Early Intervention, Enablement and Safeguarding. Social workers manage a...

Social Worker, Family Support and Protection - South EssexPermanentFull Time, 37 hours per week*£36,101 to £48,622 per annumLocation: BasildonWorking Style: Closing Date: 2nd July 2024 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). In line with our Skills and Capability Framework, for an experienced Social Worker the basic salary is between £36,101 per annum and £48,622 per annum with 9 entry points across the range. *Essex County Council understand how important flexibility and wellbeing is for our colleagues working across children's Social Care and that we need to think differently. We have therefore developed a nine-day working fortnight for full time frontline Social Workers within Children’s services. If you would like more information on this, please . Have you ever been interested in...

Adults Social Worker - Mid EssexPermanent, Full Time£36,101 to £48,622 per annumLocation: Chelmsford, Braintree & MaldonWorking Style: Interviews will be held in person at County Hall on 26th July 2024.This position is open to Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSW). The starting salary for a NQSW is £33,885 per annum, rising to £36,101 per annum upon successful completion of the ASYE programme.Why Join Us? With us, you can achieve more – for yourself as well as the vulnerable adults you work to support. We’re always looking for new ways to deliver even better services, Social Workers play an integral role in our preventative approach to Social Care. We encourage our multi-disciplinary teams to share their ideas and experience. We work together to get things done. Bring your positive, proactive attitude, and we’ll empower you to make the most of your experience within Essex County Council (ECC) Adult Social Care services. Whatever you want to achieve in your social care career,...

Social Worker - Young People with Disabilities Team, South EssexPermanent, Full Time£36,101 to £48,622 per annumLocation: BasildonWorking Style: Closing Date: 7th July 2024 In Essex County Council we are “Serious about Social Work” Here in Essex, we continue to raise the bar in terms of practice, and our investment in our workforce is unparalleled. It's an exciting time to join us. Not only have we been named Outstanding by Ofsted, but we are also delighted and humbled to have been crowned Social Work Employer of the Year for the second time in the last three years! Children and Families is recognised as a service in which social work can develop and flourish. We have a culture of collaboration, integrity, and compassion, focusing on promoting the development and well-being of children, young people, and their families, while protecting them from neglect and abuse. Working together with partners, we deliver a range of early help, family support, and effective social work...

Locum AMHP Senior Social WorkerTemporary, Full Time£40 per hour UmbrellaLocation: Countywide across Essex (offices based in Basildon and Colchester)Working Style: The Role An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Essex County Council’s (ECC) fast paced, dynamic and supportive dedicated Approved Mental Health Service (AMHP) Service. As a Senior Social Worker you will be passionate and experienced in demonstrating expert and effective practice in complex situations often in pressurized environments. You will be able to manage workloads and support colleagues with complex cases, with an ability to mitigate high levels of risk. You will work collaboratively with statutory and non-statutory/voluntary agencies ensuring a joined-up approach. The Approved Mental Health Professional Service has a unique position in ensuring compliance with the statutory functions imposed upon the Local Authority by the Mental Health Act. The service will be responsible for delivering the AMHP rota. The...

Adults Social Worker - West EssexPermanent, Full Time£36,101 to £48,622 per annumLocation: Harlow, Epping & UttlesfordWorking Style: This position is open to Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSW). The starting salary for a NQSW is £33,885 per annum, rising to £36,101 per annum upon successful completion of the ASYE programme.Why Join Us? With us, you can achieve more – for yourself as well as the vulnerable adults you work to support. We’re always looking for new ways to deliver even better services, Social Workers play an integral role in our preventative approach to Social Care. We encourage our multi-disciplinary teams to share their ideas and experience. We work together to get things done. Bring your positive, proactive attitude, and we’ll empower you to make the most of your experience within Essex County Council (ECC) Adult Social Care services. Whatever you want to achieve in your social care career, you can do it here. Visit our to find out more about ECC's Adult...