Adults Social Worker – Mid Essex (Expression of Interest)
Permanent, Full Time
£38,487 to £51,834 per annum
Location: Chelmsford, Braintree & Maldon
Working Style: Community-based worker
Register your interest to be notified of upcoming Social Worker opportunities within Essex County Council’s Adult Social Care services in Mid Essex. We welcome expressions of interest from Experienced and Newly Qualified Social Workers. The starting salary for a NQSW is £36,124 per annum, rising to £38,487 per annum upon successful completion of the ASYE programme.
About Our Social Worker Roles
We’re an adult social care service that wants to see citizens of Essex have as much choice and control over the way they live their lives as possible. We work alongside people, families and carers to help them think through what might help them get on with their lives in the way that works best for them. Within the statutory Care Act framework, our conversations are framed as assessments, reviews, support planning and safeguarding, but our aim is always to listen and understand what matters to the person and then to work with them to think through how this might be achieved.
Mid Essex is at the centre of our county covering Chelmsford, Braintree and Maldon. It is a diverse locality with rural villages and a city, and an opportunity to work closely with colleagues across Essex County Council. This is one of the most connected areas, with excellent travel links including direct trains to London.
About You
Our ideal candidate is a Social Worker registered with Social Work England. You bring a creative, reliable and practical approach to service delivery, and a commitment to meeting statutory responsibilities in a person-centred way. You may have experience chairing meetings, and you’re able to develop strong relationships with partner agencies and the local community. Your role will involve travelling around Essex; a driving licence and car (or alternative mobility arrangements) is essential.
Why Join Us
In June 2025, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated our Adult Social Care services “Good” with a score of 73%.
The local authority had a good structure and processes in place to enable people to be supported successfully, and support people to remain independent and live healthy lives. The workforce was passionate about supporting people to achieve these outcomes and the local authority had good knowledge of their area, the people living there and the demographics.
What We Offer
- Ongoing opportunities for continuing professional development
- Flexible working options
- Employee wellbeing and counselling
- Lease Car scheme
- Life assurance of three times annual salary
- Local Government Pension Scheme. View Key Facts and FAQ’s about the LGPS.
- Volunteering leave
- 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising with service
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – access to free and confidential information, support, and guidance from a team of highly qualified professionals.
- Employee Networks – communities to support you, connect you and help influence change at ECC
- Payment of your Social Work England registration fees!
Equal Opportunities
Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We’re committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. We’re also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers who meet the minimum requirements.
Contact
Email: Abbie.Mollison@essex.gov.uk
Further information and application: Register your interest.
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