Overview
Social Worker - Children with Disabilities, West Essex
Permanent, Full Time
Location: Harlow | Working Style: Fixed-base worker
Salary: £34,902 to £50,081 per annum
Closing Date: 18 February 2026
About The Role
Social Worker - Children with Disabilities, West Essex. This position is open to Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSWs) and Experienced Social Workers. The starting salary for an NQSW is £34,902 per annum and will rise to £37,185 per annum on successful completion of the ASYE programme.
Essex County Council offers flexible working options and an innovative nine-day working fortnight for full-time frontline Social Workers within Children’s services.
About Our Service
Children with Disabilities (CWD) is part of the Children and Young People with Disabilities (CYPWD) service in Mid Essex. We work with children 0-16 with disabilities and are a strong team committed to supporting the children we serve. Our service empowers children and young people up to 25 years old with special educational needs and/or disabilities and their families. Offices are located in Basildon, Chelmsford, Colchester, and Harlow to ensure accessibility. Our teams collaborate to provide an integrated, holistic service.
Meet Our 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.
We also run a high-needs further education team that processes applications for additional funding to enable learners with learning difficulties and/or disabilities to access Post-16 college provision.
Your Journey Begins Here: What We're Looking For
* Qualifications: A diploma or degree in Social Work, CQSW, CSS, or an equivalent qualification.
* Certification: Registration with Social Work England as a registered Social Worker.
* Professional Standards: Ability to practice in line with current professional standards (e.g., Professional Capability Framework and Knowledge & Skills Statement).
* Documentation: Proficiency in case recording.
* Social Work Skills: Ability to apply social work knowledge with emotional intelligence, analytical skills, and confidence in challenging social and family situations.
* Tech-Savvy: Working knowledge of information technology and related systems, including Word and SW case recording systems.
* Flexibility: Willingness to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends when necessary to make a positive impact.
Additional Information
The role requires mobility throughout a wider operational area, including travel around the county of Essex and beyond. A driving licence and access to a car, or the ability to meet mobility requirements through other means, are essential. Please read more about us on the Careers page. A DBS check may be required; you will be notified if this applies and can join the DBS Update Service where available.
Why Essex?
Essex County Council is a Disability Confident Leader and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. We offer flexible working arrangements and opportunities to develop your career while contributing to the local community. We also encourage applications from disabled people, veterans, and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements.
How to Apply
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