Social Worker - Assessment & Intervention, North Essex

About the role

Social Worker - Assessment & Intervention, North Essex

Permanent, Full Time

£37,185 to £50,081 Per Annum

Location: Colchester

Closing Date: 15th May 2025

Here in Essex, we continue to raise the bar about practice and our investment in our workforce is second to none. It’s an exciting time to join us having received our 2 nd Outstanding Ofsted rating in a row.

Flexibility and well-being are vital, especially in the fast-paced world of children's Social Care. That's why we have introduced a groundbreaking nine-day working fortnight for our frontline Social Workers within Children’s services. Intrigued? Dive deeper and explore this initiative by following this link: nine-day working fortnight

This position is open to Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSWs) and experienced Social Workers. (The starting salary for a NQSW is £34,902 per annum and this will rise to £37,185 per annum on successful completion of the ASYE programme).

Join our Assessment & Intervention (A&I) teams, where we serve as the entry point for children, young individuals, parents, carers, and collaborating agencies seeking access to our transformative Children & Families services. In the heart of our mission lies the A&I team, dedicated to conducting initial assessments and delivering short-term interventions that make a positive difference in families' lives.

Your Mission in A&I: You'll dive into the realm of children in need (CIN) and their families, offering tailored support for three months. Engaging in S47 child protection inquiries, you'll stand alongside law enforcement and partners, ensuring immediate risk assessment. As the bridge to long-term intervention, you'll smoothly transition cases to our Family Support and Protection Teams when needed. Your role is pivotal – shaping brighter futures for children and families.

The Essentials You Bring:

Qualifications: A social work qualification and registered with Social Work England
Continuous Learning: Your commitment to professional development sets you apart, aligning with the Professional Capability Framework (PCF) and Knowledge & Skills Statement (KSS).
Expertise in Action: You're not just well-versed in social work – you infuse your work with emotional intelligence, analytical finesse, and unwavering confidence.

What's in it for You?

Impact: You're not just managing a caseload; you're sculpting lives. Your interventions create lasting positive change.
Innovation: Your ideas aren't just welcomed; they're encouraged. Be a driving force behind pioneering interventions.
Connections: Forge unbreakable bonds with partners, stakeholders, and voluntary agencies. Together, we create a safety net that extends beyond our services.

To read more about our business area, please visit: Children & Families

Please take a look at our ‘No Magic’ Children & Families video

Why Essex?

As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we’re committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in Everyone's Essex . With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you.

In February 2025 , Greater Essex was accepted onto the Government’s devolution priority programme, which will see local authorities in Essex work towards establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority by May 2026. You can read more about devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR ) on our careers site.

Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We’re committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. We’re also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.

Once you’ve secured your role within Essex County Council you will receive many great employee benefits, including support for unpaid carers and flexible working arrangements to accommodate their needs.

At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the Nolan principles , including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone.

The role requires you to be mobile throughout a wider operational area including travelling around the county of Essex and beyond, transporting service users and their belongings and to be able to do so in an emergency. Driving licence and car or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means is essential.

ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service

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.

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If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email resourcing.team@essex.gov.uk

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Social Worker – Assessment & Intervention, North Essex