Social Worker – Assessment & Intervention, North

Social Worker - Assessment & Intervention, North Essex

Permanent, Full Time

£38,487 to £51,834 per annum

Location:

Colchester

Working Style:
Community-based worker

Closing Date: 7th July 2026

• Manage a defined caseload of children, young people and families/carers to achieve positive change and improved outcomes.
• Conduct enquiries and assessments, including sections 47 child protection enquiries, and carry out short‑term intervention plans and reviews.
• Transfer cases to Family Support and Protection Teams or other appropriate services for longer‑term intervention or care.
• Assist with achieving permanency for Children in Care through care and permanency plans.

• Diploma or degree in social work, CQSW, CSS or equivalent, registered with Social Work England.
• Demonstrated practice in line with current professional standards (PCF, KSS).
• Strong application of social work knowledge, emotional intelligence and analytical skills; confidence in challenging social and family situations.
• Competent in information technology and case recording systems.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required.

• Must be mobile across Essex; a driving licence is required, or alternative mobility arrangements must be available.
• Position may require a DBS check and registration with the DBS update service.

Essex County Council is a Disability Confident Leader and commits to interview all disabled applicants, veterans and care leavers who meet the minimum requirements. The role may involve DBS checks and maintaining a DBS update service subscription.