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CHC Lead Social Worker, Adults
Job in
Southend, Essex County, SS2, England, UK
Listed on 2026-09-23
Listing for:
PPR Social Care
Full Time, Part Time, Contract
position Listed on 2026-09-23
Job specializations:
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Social Work
Family Advocacy & Support Services, Human Services/ Social Work, Community Health, Public Health
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location:
Southend-on-Sea Salary: £40,444 – £46,579 per annum
Hours:
Full-time, 37 hours per week Working Arrangements: hybrid role, minimum of 2 days per week on site.
Contract:
12-month fixed-term contract Pertemps Social Care are currently recruiting for a CHC Lead Social Worker to join Southend City Council’s Adult Social Care service on a 12-month fixed-term contract. As a CHC Lead Social Worker, you will:
Attend and actively participate in Decision Support Tool (DST) meetings Ensure strong representation of the social care perspective Provide appropriate professional challenge and support where required Contribute to fair, evidence-based decision-making Act as a consultative resource for social work colleagues on CHC matters Provide advice and guidance to support best practice and consistency across Adult Social Care Work closely with health and social care partners and professionals Report to the Level 9 CHC Lead Support colleagues with CHC-related queries, processes and practice
About You:
A recognised Social Work qualification Current registration with Social Work England (SWE) Completed ASYE Current experience working within Adult Social Care Strong knowledge and experience of NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) processes Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations Experience attending or contributing to CHC/DST processes Strong assessment skills, including carers’ assessments Ability to provide professional support and guidance to carers Excellent communication and relationship-building skills Ability to work effectively with health and social care professionals at all levels Eligibility to work in the UK Why Work Through Pertemps?
By applying through Pertemps, you’ll benefit from: A dedicated consultant with access to roles nationwide A simple online registration process Attractive referral schemes and incentives Ongoing compliance fully managed for you Prompt and reliable payroll Support throughout your application and placement To discuss this role in more detail, please contact Freya Joseph on or email .
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