Adults Social Worker - Reed : Job Details

• Annual Salary: £36,101 to £48,622
• Location: Countywide, Essex
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
• Working Style: Community-based

We are seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join our innovative team, providing enhanced social care support for individuals with learning disabilities and autism. This role is an opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable adults, promoting independence and a strengths-based approach to care.

• Work alongside adults with a complex range of needs related to learning disability, autism, mental or physical health.
• Undertake Care Act reviews focusing on developing independence and progression.
• Collaborate with family members, advocates, and care providers to ensure a holistic approach to care.
• Partner with internal teams such as Procurement and Commissioning, Essex Legal Services, and external partners including health services and the Court of Protection.
• Champion technology-enabled care (TEC) to improve adults’ independence.
• Travel countywide and work from various ECC and health buildings as required.

• Qualified social worker with current Social Work England registration.
• At least 1 year’s post-qualifying social work experience.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Knowledge of the Care Act, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, and related procedures.
• Confident in person-centred and positive risk-taking approaches.
• Ability to make clear decisions and manage potential risks.
• Driving licence and car, or ability to meet mobility requirements of the role through other means.

• Training and development opportunities from our award-winning Essex Social Care Academy.
• Flexible working options.
• Employee wellbeing and counselling support.
• Lease Car scheme.
• Relocation package up to £8000 (subject to eligibility).
• Life assurance of three times annual salary.
• Payment of professional fees for approved professions.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Volunteering leave.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Employee Networks to support and connect.

To apply for this Social Worker position, please submit your CV today