Adults Social Worker – Colchester Neighbourhood Team

4 weeks ago


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

As 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 enquiries and risk assessments, and developing support plans for those individuals assessed as having eligible social care needs.

You will be accountable for practicing within the statutory legal frameworks, policy, and practice guidance, and for working collaboratively with internal and external partners, stakeholders, and the voluntary sector.

Our team is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment, and we offer a range of benefits and opportunities for professional development and growth.

About You

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced social worker who is passionate about delivering high-quality social care services and making a positive difference in the lives of individuals and their families.

You will have a degree in social work, current registration with Social Work England, and post-qualifying experience in adult social care.

You will also have a strong commitment to social justice, self-awareness, and the ability to engage honestly and clearly with individuals, as well as courage to have difficult conversations.

What We Offer

We offer a range of benefits and opportunities for professional development and growth, including:

  • Training and development opportunities through our award-winning Essex Social Care Academy
  • Flexible working options to support work-life balance
  • Employee wellbeing and counselling services
  • Lease car scheme
  • Relocation package up to £8000
  • Life assurance of three times annual salary
  • 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)
  • Employee Networks

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and are 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.



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