Adults Social Worker – West Essex

1 month ago


Harlow, Essex, United Kingdom Essex County Council Full time
About the Role

As a Social Worker in our Adult Social Care team, you will play a vital role in supporting adults and their families who have complex social needs and are more vulnerable due to disability, exclusion, or diminished capacity.

You will work to maximise their potential to live independently, and your expertise will be invaluable in helping us deliver high-quality services to our community.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will need to be a qualified social worker with a current Social Work England registration, and at least 1 year's social work experience.

You will also need to have evidence of continuing professional development, capability of practice in accordance with current professional standards, and a comprehensive understanding of current legislation, regulations, and guidance.

Additionally, you will need to be able to develop strong relationships with partner agencies and the local community to provide a supportive framework for vulnerable adults.

What We Offer
  • Training and development opportunities to empower you from our award-winning Essex Social Care Academy.
  • Flexible working options to help you achieve a better work-life balance.
  • Employee wellbeing and counselling support to help you manage your mental health.
  • Lease Car scheme to help you get to work.
  • Up to £8000 for relocation.
  • Life assurance of three times annual salary for peace of mind.
  • Payment of professional fees for approved professions.
  • Local Government Pension Scheme.
  • Volunteering leave (up to 4 days per year).
  • 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 Essex County Council

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job.

We are 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.



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