Social Worker - Assessment & Intervention, West Essex
Permanent, Full Time
Salary: £38,487 to £51,834 per annum
Location: Harlow
Working Style: Community-based worker
Closing Date: 7th June 2026
Assessment & Intervention (A&I)
These teams are the gateway through which children, young people, parents/carers and other agencies gain access to Children and Families services. Assessment & Intervention undertakes incoming assessments and short-term intervention work with families, working with children from pre‑birth up to an 18th birthday. The focus is on children in need (CIN) and their families, offering three months’ intervention. They also handle S47 child protection enquiries and work jointly with the police and other partners to assess immediate risk for children. A&I primarily transfers cases into Family Support and Protection Teams if longer‑term intervention is required or if children become subject to a child protection plan or enter care. Families who do not require services may be stepped down to Family Solutions as part of the Early Help Offer. Managing a defined caseload, the social worker works with children, young people and families/carers to achieve positive change and improved outcomes, including enquiry, assessment, purposeful intervention through direct work and review in relation to Child Protection, Child in Need and Children Looked After, achieving permanency through care for Children in Care.
Qualifications
* Diploma or degree in social work, CQSW, CSS or equivalent and registration with Social Work England as a registered Social Worker.
* Demonstrable capability of practice in accordance with current professional standards such as the Professional Capability Framework (PCF) and Knowledge & Skills Statement (KSS).
* Ability to apply social work knowledge, using emotional intelligence, analytical skills and to act confidently in challenging social and family situations.
* Good working knowledge of information technology and related systems such as Word and social work case recording systems.
* Required to work flexibly, occasionally including evenings and weekends.
Mobile Requirement
The role requires mobility throughout a wider operational area, including visiting the county of Essex and beyond, transporting service users and their belongings and being able to operate in emergencies. A valid driving licence and vehicle or alternative means to meet mobility requirements are essential.
Benefits
Upon securing the role you will receive benefits including support for unpaid carers and flexible working arrangements to accommodate their needs.
EEO Statement
Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We commit to interview all disabled applicants applying under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job and to provide reasonable adjustments. We also commit to interview all veterans and care leavers who meet the minimum requirements of the role.
DBS Requirement
As part of employment with Essex County Council, if your role requires a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The subscription is annual and you must keep the certificate up to date to allow authorised parties to view its status. For further information visit https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service
Contact
For queries on this role or if you require further information please email resourcing.team@essex.gov.uk
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