Community Support Worker (Tendring South Team)
Permanent, Part Time
£26,284 to £33,256 per annum (full time equivalent)
Location: Clacton on Sea
Working Style: Community-based worker
Actual salary based on 18.5 hours per week: £13,142 to £16,628 per annum.
The role will work in conjunction with Qualified Social Workers to deliver bespoke, targeted intervention work, in accordance with the care plan, to vulnerable adults. This work will normally be time limited, with measurable impact.
Accountabilities
* Supports social workers and occupational therapists to implement and monitor care plans that deliver interventions for vulnerable adults.
* Maintains high standards of professional practice contributing to continuous improvement and delivering the four key principles.
* Highlights issues and implements plans to safeguard vulnerable adults.
* Builds strong, effective relationships with clients, families and carers, provides practical advice, support and acts as an advocate, enabling vulnerable adults to live healthily and independently.
* Collaborates across the service with internal and external professional partner agencies to deliver joint objectives and improve outcomes for vulnerable adults.
* Provides information and advice about involvement/access to third‑party agencies relevant to the client.
* Attends meetings, reviews, case conferences and court hearings to provide information, insight and evidence.
* Annual performance targets and objectives are defined within the performance management framework.
The Experience You Will Bring
* Experience within a social care setting, an NVQ/BTEC Level 3 or equivalent.
* Evidence of continuing professional development and knowledge in the relevant professional area.
* Experience building strong, effective relationships with adults, their families and carers in times of challenge and crisis.
* Experience undertaking direct, activity‑based work with adults.
* Knowledge of legislative and policy guidance applicable within social care settings.
* Proven record of building relationships with partners and external agencies.
* First Aid certificate and/or knowledge of Sign Language desirable.
Qualifications
Level 3 qualification or equivalent NVQ/BTEC.
Job Requirements
The role requires mobility throughout the wider operational area, including traveling around Essex and beyond. Driving licence and a vehicle or alternative means of meeting the mobility requirements are essential.
Legal and EEO Statements
Essex County Council is a Disability Confident Leader and commits to interview all disabled applicants under the Job Interview Scheme who meet the minimum requirements. The Council also commits to interview veterans and care leavers who meet the minimum requirements.
Benefits
Support for unpaid carers, flexible working arrangements and access to training and development. Employment may require a DBS check and registration with the DBS update service.
Application Process
Interviews will be held in person at Magnet House, Clacton on the 2nd June 2026.
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