Social worker – children with disabilities team, mid essex

Social Worker – Children with Disabilities Team, Mid Essex

Fixed Term, Full Time contract (6 to 9 months) – £38,487 to £51,834 per annum – Location: Chelmsford

Working style: Community-based worker (required)

The role requires you to be mobile throughout a wider operational area including traveling around the county of Essex and beyond, transporting service users and their belongings, and to have a valid driving licence or other means to meet mobility requirements.

Teams & Services

• 0 – 15 Social Care: Caring for the youngest members of our community.
• 16 – 25 Social Care: Supporting the transition into adulthood.
• Occupational Therapy (OT): Enhancing lives through tailored therapies.
• Preparing for Adulthood (PFA’s): Guiding our youth on the path to independence.

High-needs further education team processes applications for additional funding for learners with learning difficulties and/or disabilities, ensuring access to post-16 college provision.

Qualifications & Skills

• A diploma or degree in Social Work, CQSW, CSS, or an equivalent qualification.
• Registration with Social Work England as a registered Social Worker.
• Demonstrable capability to practice in line with current professional standards such as the Professional Capability Framework (PCF) and Knowledge & Skills Statement (KSS).
• Proficiency in case recording.
• Application of social work knowledge, using emotional intelligence, analytical skills, and confidence in challenging social and family situations.
• Strong working knowledge of information technology and related systems, including Word and SW case recording systems.
• Willingness to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends when necessary.

Interview

Interviews are scheduled to take place on Thursday 11th June 2026 at County Hall, Chelmsford.

Equal Opportunities

Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We’re committed to interviewing all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. We also commit to interview all veterans and care leavers who meet the minimum requirements of the role.

Safeguarding

Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

DBS

As part of employment with Essex County Council, you may be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service is an annual subscription that allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. You will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained.