Advanced Skills Worker
Permanent, Full Time
£33,049 to £37,689 per annum
Location: Clacton on Sea
Working Style: Fixed‑base worker
Closing Date: 20th July 2026
The role will support the Manager and Deputy Manager and work alongside a team of staff supporting adults with a learning disability and/or autism. The role includes shifts in the office leading, and other shifts in Houses/flats supporting adults with everyday living skills, preparing them for future independence.
Responsibilities
- Provide support and guidance to adults and their families, ensuring robust care in a residential home environment.
- Plan and deliver individual care plans, working directly with adults to meet personal outcomes.
- Provide day‑to‑day practice guidance to other residential staff and formally supervise residential workers and assistants as directed by the homes manager.
- Lead shift patterns, including weekends, public holidays and sleep‑in duties.
- Maintain a caring, safe and secure environment, enhancing opportunities for adults to improve outcomes.
- Travel across Essex and beyond, transporting service users and their belongings as required.
- Attend to safety, safeguarding and safeguarding responsibilities as part of the adult social care service.
Qualifications
- Extensive experience within a care setting, including team‑leader or senior‑staff experience.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively with adults, establishing positive relationships based on strengths, hopes and dreams.
- Valid driving licence and access to a vehicle, or ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means.
- Willingness to register with the DBS update service if required for employment with Essex County Council.
Other Information
We are seeking professionals committed to enabling people with a learning disability and/or autism to live meaningful lives and thrive. The shift pattern includes weekends, public holidays, and some sleep‑in duties.
Equal Opportunity
Essex County Council is a Disability Confident Leader and will interview applicants who choose to apply under the Job Interview Scheme, provided they meet the minimum requirements. We also commit to interview veterans and care leavers who meet the minimum requirements. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
Travel & Mobility
The role requires mobility throughout a wider operational area, travelling within Essex and beyond. A driving licence and vehicle, or alternative means to meet the mobility requirements, are essential.
Background Check
Should a DBS check be required for the role, you will be required to register with the DBS update service. Information on the DBS update service can be found at https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service.
Advanced Skills Worker employer: Essex County Counci
Essex County Council is an exceptional employer for Adults Social Workers, offering a community-focused work environment in the diverse areas of Colchester and Tendring. With a commitment to employee wellbeing, ongoing professional development, and flexible working options, we empower our staff to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a supportive culture that values collaboration and innovation. Join us to be part of a passionate team dedicated to helping individuals achieve independence and live fulfilling lives.
