Adults Social Worker – West

About the Role

Adults Social Worker - West Essex (Expression of Interest) – Permanent, Full Time

Location:

Harlow, Epping & Uttlesford

Salary: £37,185 to £50,081 per annum. Starting salary for a Newly Qualified Social Worker (NQSW) is £34,902 per annum, rising to £37,185 upon successful completion of the ASYE programme.

If you share our vision, enjoy meeting people and hearing their stories, you might be interested in this role. You’ll be a Social Worker registered with Social Work England with a combination of creative thought, reliability and practical ability to get things done. You’ll have a broad understanding of statutory responsibilities and a commitment to meeting them in a person-centred way.

You may have experience chairing meetings and you’ll have the ability to develop strong relationships with partner agencies and the local community to provide a supportive framework. A driving licence and car (or the ability to meet mobility requirements through other means) is essential as the role involves travelling around Essex.

West Essex covers Harlow, Epping and Uttlesford. The area borders London boroughs, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire and has links to NHS partners, offering opportunities to engage in cross-authority initiatives.

We encourage expressions of interest from Experienced and Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSW).

Work alongside people, families and carers to identify what will help them live their lives as independently as possible, within the framework of statutory Care Act requirements. Typical discussions may involve assessments, reviews, support planning and safeguarding, with a focus on listening and understanding what matters to the person and co-designing outcomes that work for them.

• Ongoing opportunities for continuing professional development
• Flexible working options
• Employee wellbeing and counselling
• Lease Car scheme
• Life assurance of three times annual salary
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) – view Key Facts and FAQs
• Volunteering leave
• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising with service
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – confidential information, support and guidance
• Employee Networks – communities to support you and influence change at ECC
• Payment of your Social Work England registration fees

We welcome diversity and are committed to being inclusive and anti-racist.

To register your interest and be notified of upcoming Social Worker opportunities within Essex County Council’s Adult Social Care services in West Essex, please apply. For more information contact

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.

Essex County Council is a Disability Confident Leader and supports reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. We interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum requirements of the job. We also interview all veterans and care leavers who meet the minimum requirements.

DBS check:
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In June 2025, the Care Quality Commission rated our Adult Social Care services as “Good” with a score of 73%. You can read the full report on the CQC website.

Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and we expect all employees to share this commitment.