Adults Social Worker

4 months ago

Colchester CO WG, United Kingdom Essex County Council Full time

Register your interest here to be notified for upcoming Social Worker opportunities within Essex County Council's Adult Social Care services in North Essex. We welcome expressions of interest from Experienced and Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSW).

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 brochure to find out more about ECC's Adult Social Care services.

What We Offer

We'll support you to be your best…

  • Training and development to empower you from our award-winning Essex Social Care Academy.
  • With us you can make your career work for you with flexible working options
  • With us you can get the support you need with employee wellbeing and counselling
  • Lease Car scheme
  • Up to £8000 for relocation*
  • With us you can have peace of mind with life assurance of three times annual salary
  • Payment of professional fees for approved professions
  • Local Government Pension Scheme. View Key Facts and FAQ's about the LGPS.
  • Volunteering leave
  • 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising with service
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - access to free and confidential information, support, and guidance from a team of highly qualified professionals.
  • Employee Networks - communities to support you, connect you and help influence change at ECC

About the Role

Working to support adults and their families who have complex social needs and are more vulnerable as a result of disability, exclusion, or diminished capacity, you'll maximise their potential to live independently.

North Essex covers our offices in Colchester and Clacton. It is a diverse area to work in encompassing rural, costal, and urban communities all with their own unique challenges. Essex County Council work closely with their partners in North Essex, those joining teams in this area are uniquely positioned to be increasingly involved in partnership projects across local authorities and the NHS.

All of our teams are supportive of each other and offer opportunities for professional development to meet the SWE regulations. To find out more about each team please visit our brochure here .

About You

To apply you should be a qualified social worker with a current Social Work England registration. You'll bring at least 1 year's social work experience, evidence of continuing professional development, and capability of practice in accordance with current professional standards. As, as a subject matter expert in relevant professional practice, you should have a comprehensive understanding of current legislation, regulations, and guidance. With experience of chairing meetings involving clients, family members, carers, and other multi-agency professionals, we're looking for your ability to develop strong relationships with partner agencies and the local community to provide a supportive framework for vulnerable adults.

You'll also bring:

  • Evidence of continuing professional development and capability of practice in accordance with current professional standards.
  • An in-depth understanding of the financial implications of commissioned care packages.
  • The ability to make clear decisions, to highlight and limit potential risks associated with intervention.

This role involves travelling around Essex. A driving licence and car - or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means - is essential.

As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service.

*T&Cs Apply.

Apply now.

For more information contact

Essex County Council is proud to offer an excellent benefits package to all its employees. More information can be found on

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

Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process.

We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.

We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity is key to our success.

If you would like to be kept up to date on other relevant opportunities, blogs, news, events and industry related news at Essex County Council, please join the Essex Talent Community .

Pay and Reward | Our Ways of Working | About Us | Organisation Behaviours

  • Social Worker

    5 days ago

    Colchester, CO3 3WG, United Kingdom Essex County Council Full time

    We welcome applications from Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSW) for this opportunity. The starting salary for a NQSW completing the ASYE programme is £33,885 per annum. Essex County Council is excited to introduce two new Social Worker roles which support Community Mental Health Transformation in North East Essex. The posts will work closely...

  • Social Worker

    5 days ago

    Colchester, CO3 3WG, United Kingdom Essex County Council Full time

    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...

  • Social Worker

    3 weeks ago

    Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom Essex County Council Full time

    About the RoleAs a Social Worker - Adults, you will work with vulnerable adults and their families who have complex social needs. You will be responsible for maximizing their potential to live independently and providing support to meet their needs.The role involves working with a diverse range of clients, including those with disabilities, exclusion, or...

  • Adults Social Worker – North Essex

    4 days ago

    Colchester, United Kingdom Essex County Council Full time

    Adults Social Worker - North Essex Permanent, Full Time £36,101 to £48,622 per annum Location: Colchester & Tendring Working Style:  Register your interest here to be notified for upcoming Social Worker opportunities within Essex County Council's Adult Social Care services in North Essex. We welcome expressions of interest from Experienced...

  • Children and Families Support Worker

    3 days ago

    Colchester, CO3 3WG, United Kingdom Essex County Council Full time

    Children and Families Support Worker - North Essex Fixed Term, Full Time £24,395 to £31,131 per annum Location: North Essex Working Style: Community-based worker Please note that this is a fixed term / secondment contract opportunity until the 31st of March 2025, with the possible of an extension. Internal applicants- Please read the...

  • Adults Social Worker – Colchester Neighbourhood Team

    3 weeks ago

    Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom Essex County Council Full time

    About the RoleEssex County Council is seeking a skilled Adult Social Worker to join our Colchester Neighbourhood Team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for assessing social care needs, undertaking safeguarding enquiries, and risk assessments. You will also develop support plans for individuals with eligible social care needs and work...

  • Adults Social Care Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom Essex County Council Full time

    About the RoleAs a Social Worker for Vulnerable Adults, you will work to support adults and their families who have complex social needs and are more vulnerable as a result of disability, exclusion, or diminished capacity.You will maximise their potential to live independently, working to address the social and emotional needs of your clients.About YouTo be...

  • Children's Disability Social Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom Essex County Council Full time

    Children's Disability Social WorkerOur Children and Young People with Disabilities Service is seeking an experienced Children's Disability Social Worker to join our team in North Essex.About the RoleWe are looking for a qualified Social Worker to work with children and young adults with special educational needs and/or disabilities, and their families.Key...

  • Adults Social Care Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom Essex County Council Full time

    About the RoleAs a Social Worker in our Adult Social Care team, you will work with adults and their families who have complex social needs and are more vulnerable due to disability, exclusion, or diminished capacity. Your goal will be to maximize their potential to live independently.We are looking for a qualified Social Worker with a current Social Work...

  • Adults Social Worker – Colchester Neighbourhood Team

    5 months ago

    Colchester, United Kingdom Essex County Council Full time

    Adults Social Worker - Colchester Neighbourhood Team Permanent, Full Time £36,101 to £48,622 per annum Location: Colchester Working 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...

  • Adults Social Worker – Colchester Neighbourhood Team

    4 weeks ago

    Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom Essex County Council Full time

    About the RoleAs a key member of our Colchester North/South Neighbourhood Team, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality social care services to individuals and their families in the Colchester area.Working closely with our team of experienced social workers, you will be responsible for assessing social care needs, undertaking safeguarding...

  • Clinical Social Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom Essex County Council Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a skilled Clinical Social Worker to join our Adult Social Care team. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in supporting vulnerable adults in Essex, working closely with them, their families, and care providers to develop and implement personalized care plans.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct comprehensive assessments...

  • Adults Social Worker – Colchester Neighbourhood Team

    3 weeks ago

    Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom Essex County Council Full time

    About the RoleEssex County Council is seeking a skilled Adult Social Worker to join our Colchester Neighbourhood Team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for assessing social care needs, undertaking safeguarding enquiries, and risk assessments. You will also develop support plans for individuals with eligible social care needs and work...

  • Adult Social Care Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom Essex County Council Full time

    About the RoleAs a Social Worker in our Adult Social Care team, you will play a vital role in supporting vulnerable adults and their families in North Essex. You will work closely with our partners in the NHS and local authorities to provide a comprehensive service that meets the needs of our community.With a strong focus on preventative care, you will work...

  • Adult Social Care Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom Essex County Council Full time

    About the RoleAs a Social Worker in our Adult Social Care team, you will play a vital role in supporting vulnerable adults and their families in North Essex. You will work closely with our partners in the NHS and local authorities to provide a comprehensive service that meets the needs of our community.With a strong focus on preventative care, you will work...

  • Adults Social Worker

    4 weeks ago

    Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom Essex County Council Full time

    About the RoleEssex County Council is seeking a skilled Adult Social Worker to join our Colchester Neighbourhood Team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for assessing social care needs, undertaking safeguarding enquiries, and developing support plans for individuals with eligible social care needs.Key ResponsibilitiesAssess social care...

  • Adults Social Worker

    4 weeks ago

    Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom Essex County Council Full time

    About the RoleEssex County Council is seeking a skilled Adult Social Worker to join our Colchester Neighbourhood Team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for assessing social care needs, undertaking safeguarding enquiries, and developing support plans for individuals with eligible social care needs.Key ResponsibilitiesAssess social care...

  • Adults Social Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom Essex County Council Full time

    About the RoleOur Adult Social Care team is looking for a dedicated and experienced social worker to join our Colchester North/South Neighbourhood Team. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for assessing social care needs, undertaking safeguarding enquiries and risk assessments, and developing support plans for individuals with eligible...

  • Social Worker

    2 months ago

    Colchester, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    Agency Social Worker - Discharge to Assess - North Essex - £192 Per Day. Mbi Medical are looking for an experienced Social Worker for this temporary role based in Colchester for an initial period of six months with an immediate start. The Role - You will be supporting adults who have recently been discharged from hospital or supporting them to...

  • Social Worker

    2 months ago

    Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom Essex County Council Full time

    Unlocking Opportunities for a Brighter FutureAt Essex County Council, we're committed to empowering children and young adults with special educational needs and/or disabilities, along with their families. Our innovative approach to work-life balance, the nine-day working fortnight, is designed specifically for full-time frontline Social Workers within...