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Adult Social Workers - Basildon

Employer
Essex County Council
Location
England, Essex, Basildon
Salary
£32065 - £43839 per annum
Closing date
16 Jul 2021

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Adult Social Workers - Basildon

Permanent, Full Time

£32,065 - £43,839 per annum

Location: Basildon

Closing Date: 27th June 2021

***When applying for this role, please note that interviews will be held Virtually in July 2021***

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 independently.

With case work focusing on the most complex and challenging adult cases, you'll ensure that adults and their families are safeguarded. You'll share ideas and best practice, providing specialist advice as part of a multi-disciplinary team sharing your knowledge as a Social Worker.

We currently have several opportunities for Social Workers, within our South Essex area.

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.

Teams currently recruiting:

Early Intervention Team : this is a great opportunity to join a team focused on preventative approaches to social care moving at a fast pace where your Social work experience can be used to impact vulnerable adults lives often at the point of referral into social care.

Ongoing Support Team : applying your knowledge across complex cases, creating meaningful life's, and focusing on long term support, Social Workers play an integral part in this team.

Please see further information regarding our Adult Social Care team here - https://view.pagetiger.com/ctclujy/1

About You

To apply you should be a qualified social worker with a current Social Work England registration. You'll bring at least 1 year's social work experience, evidence of continuing professional development, and capability of practice in accordance with current professional standards.

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.

All candidates applying to Adult Social Care will be expected to join on a 12-week rota on a 6-day shift pattern and this will include some weekend work (normally one Saturday in every six weeks).

As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service.

Apply now at www.workingforessex.com or contact

If you have any questions about the role, or working with us, please contact our Resourcing Team on 0333 013 5888.

Essex County Council is proud to offer an excellent benefits package to all its employees. More information can be found on https://www.workingforessex.com/working-here/pay-reward/

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