Adults Social Worker - Neighbourhood Team (Part Time), Colchester
This is a part time opportunity for 18.5 hours per week. The pro rata'd salary range is £18,050 to £24,311 per annum. Interviews will be held on 8th April 2025.
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, and 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.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Social Worker to join our North Essex Neighbourhood team. The team operates across Colchester, forming part of a Neighbourhood approach linking closely with our partners in health, housing, and the voluntary sector. The team works with adults aged 18 and above across all specialisms, undertaking a wide range of duties under the Care Act 2014, including assessments, reviews, mental capacity assessments, and adult safeguarding.
The desired candidate will live locally to the area to be responsive and will have knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and Care Act with established experience in Adult Social Care. This role offers hybrid working, with an expectation to be office-based at Rowan House 1 to 2 days per week depending on business needs for collaborative team working and training.
About You
To apply, you should be a qualified social worker post ASYE with current Social Work England registration and established experience in Adult Social Care. You’ll bring significant experience of social work, modelling good practice and providing advice and guidance in complex situations. 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:
1. Evidence of continuing professional development and capability of practice in accordance with current professional standards.
2. An in-depth understanding of the financial implications of commissioned care packages.
3. The ability to make clear decisions, to highlight and limit potential risks associated with intervention.
This role involves travelling around Essex and beyond. A driving licence and car - or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means - is essential. Please note that this vacancy is not currently open to Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSWs).
What We Offer
We’ll support you to be your best:
1. Training and development from our award-winning Essex Social Care Academy.
2. Flexible working options.
3. Employee wellbeing and counselling support.
4. Lease Car scheme.
5. Up to £8000 for relocation*.
6. Life assurance of three times annual salary.
7. Payment of professional fees for approved professions.
8. Local Government Pension Scheme.
9. Volunteering leave.
10. 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising with service.
Whatever you want to achieve in your social care career, you can do it here. *T&Cs Apply.
Why Essex?
As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we’re committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost.
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