Social Worker - Children with Disabilities Team, Mid Essex
Fixed Term, Full Time
£38,487 to £51,834 per annum
Location: Chelmsford
Working Style: Community-based worker
Please note this vacancy is available as a fixed term contract or secondment opportunity for 6 to 9 months.
What We Do
We work with children 0-16 with disabilities as part of the Children and Young People with Disabilities service in Mid Essex.
The service operates from offices in Basildon, Chelmsford, Colchester, and Harlow.
Teams
* 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.
Qualifications & Requirements
* Diploma or degree in Social Work, CQSW, CSS, or equivalent.
* Registration with Social Work England.
* Demonstrated capability to practice in line with current professional standards (PCF, KSS).
* Proficiency in case recording.
* Ability to apply social work knowledge, use emotional intelligence, analytical skills, and confidence in challenging social and family situations.
* Strong working knowledge of information technology; Word and SW case recording systems.
* Willingness to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends as necessary.
* Mobile across the wider operational area; driving licence and car, or other means to meet mobility requirements.
Benefits
Flexible working arrangements, support for unpaid carers, and inclusion as a Disability Confident Leader.
Employment Conditions
Standard employment with Essex County Council, subject to DBS update service if required.
EEO Statement
We are committed to interview all disabled applicants under the Job Interview Scheme and all veterans and care leavers who meet the minimum requirements.
Interview Information
Interviews are scheduled to take place on Thursday 11th June 2026 at County Hall, Chelmsford.
Contact
For queries on this role, email resourcing.team@essex.gov.uk.
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