Adults Social Worker – South Essex
6 days ago
Adults Social Worker - South Essex
Permanent, Full Time
£36,101 to £48,622 per annum
Location: Basildon & surrounding areas
Working Style:
Register your interest here to be notified of upcoming Social Worker opportunities within Essex County Council's Adult Social Care services in South Essex. We welcome expressions of interest from Experienced and Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSW). T he starting salary for a NQSW completing the ASYE programme is £33,885 per annum, rising to £36,101 per annum upon successful completion of the 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.
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 and 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*T&C’s apply
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 healthily and independently. Working within statutory legal frameworks, you’ll share ideas and best practice, providing specialist advice as part of a multi-disciplinary team sharing your knowledge as a Social Worker.
Our teams in South Essex are primarily based out of our offices in Basildon. South Essex borders the unitary authority of Southend and Thurrock and offers the opportunity to work with health partners within the area. In addition, the area also has good links to London. With a mix of Urban and some rural/ semi-rural locations, the variety and scope of the work you will be able to get involved in is huge.
We currently have opportunities within Neighbourhood Teams. Our neighbourhood teams work with adults from age 18 years and over across all specialisms, undertaking a wide range of duties under the Care Act 2014 from assessment, reviews, mental capacity assessments and adult safeguarding. All of our teams are supportive of each other and offer opportunities for professional development to meet the SWE regulations.
About You
To apply, you should be a qualified social worker with current Social Work England registration. You’ll bring significant experience of social work, modelling good practice and providing advice and guidance in complex situations. 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.
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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 .
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