At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children and families to create positive change and improve outcomes.
- Company: Essex County Council, a Disability Confident Leader committed to inclusivity.
- Benefits: Flexible working arrangements and unpaid carer support.
- Other info: Mobile role with opportunities for travel across Essex.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children and families in your community.
- Qualifications: Degree in social work and registration with Social Work England required.
The predicted salary is between 38487 - 51834 £ per year.
Secondment / Fixed Term Contract – 12 months.
Salary: £38,487 – £51,834 per annum
Location: Colchester, Essex
Working style: Community‑based worker (nine‑day working fortnight)
Responsibilities
- Managing a defined caseload, the social worker is responsible for working effectively with children, young people and families/carers to achieve positive change and improved outcomes.
- This includes enquiry, assessment, purposeful intervention through direct work and review in relation to Child Protection, Child in Need and Children Looked After; achieving permanency through care for Children in Care.
Qualifications
- Diploma or degree in social work, CQSW, CSS or equivalent and registration with Social Work England as a registered Social Worker.
- Demonstrable capability of practice in accordance with current professional standards (Professional Capability Framework, Knowledge & Skills Statement).
- Demonstrate application of social work knowledge, using emotional intelligence, analytical skills and act with confidence in challenging social and family situations.
- Good working knowledge of information technology and related systems (Word, social work case recording systems).
- Required to work flexibly as required, occasionally including evenings and weekends.
Working Conditions & Mobility
- Mobile throughout the operational area of Essex and beyond, including travel by car or other means.
- A valid driving licence and a car, or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means, is essential.
- Expect to travel across the county to support service users.
EEO and Accessibility
Essex County Council is a Disability Confident Leader and is committed to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum requirements of the job, including those who wish to apply under the Job Interview Scheme. We are also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers who meet the minimum requirements of the role.
Benefits
- Unpaid carer support, flexible working arrangements to accommodate personal needs.
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