essex county council continues to review its ways of working during the ongoing covid-19 pandemic. we continue to work within adult social care with a focus on "digital first", where the default position is, where possible, for our staff to work from home ( this is continuously reviewed). all candidates applying to adult social care will be expected to join on a 12-week rota on a 6-day shift pattern and this will include some weekend work. however, we still promote flexible working and a flexible work pattern can be discussed. for further details please enquire with our resourcing team, alternatively working patterns can be discussed at interview. essex county council ( ecc) can offer a wide range of opportunities within adult social care for qualified social workers across a variety of teams and the chance to develop your career in one of the largest and most dynamic local authorities in the uk. we have a variety of opportunities available for those looking to develop their career with us. from early intervention to ongoing support. we have roles across essex and hold recruitment days across the county. we are holding our next recruitment day via video calling for qualified social workers registered with social work england on october 28 2020. north essex covers our offices in colchester and clacton. it is a diverse area to work in encompassing rural , costal and urban communities all with their own unique challenges. essex county council work closely with their partners in north essex, those joining teams in this area are uniquely positioned to be increasingly involved in partnership projects across local authorities and the nhs. as a social care professional, you will find the opportunity to develop your career, supported by a culture of innovation and a genuine ambition to change lives. we are looking for those who are passionate about social care and want to be part of our mission to make the best and most sustainable use of all resources available; to ensure our service users have access to information and tools to enable them to live healthily and independently for as long as possible; and to exercise choice and control over their lives, while ensuring safety, dignity and quality of life for all the adults we work with, including those in need of long term care. educated to degree level i.e. diploma or degree in social work, cqsw, css or equivalent. current registration with social work england as a registered social worker evidence of continuing professional development and demonstrable capability of practice in accordance with current professional standards e.g. professional capability framework, knowledge and skills statement. experience within a social care setting with evidence of challenging social and family situations. strong communication skills and an ability to develop a rapport and engage with diverse groups of individuals. developing strong relationships with partners, other agencies and the local community to achieve joint objectives and offer a supportive framework for children and vulnerable adults. understand the financial implications of care packages commissioned evidence of clear decision making in order to highlight and limit the potential risks associated with intervention. 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. apply now for your place on our assessment centre and to find out more regarding the opportunities available. essex county council is proud to offer an excellent benefits package to all its employees. 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. we seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity is key to our success. if you have any queries regarding this role, or require anything further, please contact the resourcing team on .

essex county council continues to review its ways of working during the ongoing covid-19 pandemic. we continue to work within adult social care with a focus on "digital first", where the default position is, where possible, for our staff to work from home ( this is continuously reviewed). all candidates applying to adult social care will be expected to join on a 12-week rota on a 6-day shift pattern and this will include some weekend work. however, we still promote flexible working and a flexible work pattern can be discussed. for further details please enquire with our resourcing team, alternatively working patterns can be discussed at interview. essex county council ( ecc) can offer a wide range of opportunities within adult social care for qualified social workers across a variety of teams and the chance to develop your career in one of the largest and most dynamic local authorities in the uk. we have a variety of opportunities available for those looking to develop their career with us. from early intervention to ongoing support. we have roles across essex and hold recruitment days across the county. we are holding our next recruitment day via video calling for qualified social workers registered with social work england on october 28 2020. north essex covers our offices in colchester and clacton. it is a diverse area to work in encompassing rural , costal and urban communities all with their own unique challenges. essex county council work closely with their partners in north essex, those joining teams in this area are uniquely positioned to be increasingly involved in partnership projects across local authorities and the nhs. as a social care professional, you will find the opportunity to develop your career, supported by a culture of innovation and a genuine ambition to change lives. we are looking for those who are passionate about social care and want to be part of our missionto make the best and most sustainable use of all resources available; to ensure our service users have access to information and tools to enable them to live healthily and independently for as long as possible; and to exercise choice and control over their lives, while ensuring safety, dignity and quality of life for all the adults we work with, including those in need of long term care. educated to degree level i.e. diploma or degree in social work, cqsw, css or equivalent. current registration with social work england as a registered social worker evidence of continuing professional development and demonstrable capability of practice in accordance with current professional standards e.g. professional capability framework, knowledge and skills statement. experience within a social care setting with evidence of challenging social and family situations. strong communication skills and an ability to develop a rapport and engage with diverse groups of individuals. developing strong relationships with partners, other agencies and the local community to achieve joint objectives and offer a supportive framework for children and vulnerable adults. understand the financial implications of care packages commissioned evidence of clear decision making in order to highlight and limit the potential risks associated with intervention. 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. apply now for your place on our assessment centre and to find out more regarding the opportunities available. essex county council is proud to offer an excellent benefits package to all its employees. 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. we seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity is key to our success. if you have any queries regarding this role, or require anything further, please contact the resourcing team on 0333 013 5888. « return to the search results

essex county council (ecc) is one of the largest and most dynamic local authorities in the uk, serving a population of 2 million residents, and has a very successful track record of delivering transformational change. the role reports directly to an organisational safeguarding manager and is a member of a small team (up to 10 fte) aligned to a specific geographical area (localities). the team is a dedicated operational team for providing both proactive and reactive targeted intervention services in relation to safeguarding in particular organisationalsafeguarding concerns. the postholder is responsible for working with individuals who have complex social needs and are more vulnerable as a result of disability, exclusion, or diminished capacity, for example, working with people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities or diminished capacity and working with communities, families and individuals social workers maximise or promote personal strengths, social networks and resources. underpinned by the six principles of safeguarding as defined by the care act, empowerment, prevention, proportionality, protection, partnership and accountability to undertake assessment of risk involving safeguarding of vulnerable adults/carers and their families across a range of settings. taking responsibility and working with individuals facing complex social and family crisis arising through or prevention of provider failure.promoting autonomy and development with individuals who have complex needs and are more vulnerable to exclusion.working with communities, individuals and families to promote their personal strengths.to refer, liaise, consult and work effectively with other professionals in order to identify and meet service user / carers needs e.g. social care staff, essex equipment service, health care professionals, district councils, housing teams, home improvement agencies and contractors. in integrated teams, to positively contribute to the achievement of joint working practices.to intervene and provide help to an individual or family whose complex family or social care needs or risks indicate that they need ongoing professional support which they might not normally be willing to accept.record, investigate and respond to safeguards and risk management boards, complaints and compliments, and provide detailed and professional responses in accordance with relevant standards and time frames.act on behalf of authorising body for scrutinising bia assessment with independence and with a degree of care that is appropriate to the seriousness of the decision and the circumstances of the individual case in order and recommend outcome. role specific accountabilities to assess, review and provide help to an individual, family or carer with complex family or social care needs, taking full account of appropriate policy and guidance. this will include taking due account of the principles of personalisation, service eligibility criteria and legal framework.to carry out an assessment or enquiry and plan responses with an adult, or their representative or advocate if they lack capacity, to safeguard them from abuse, neglect or exploitation, building effective relationships with individuals and families as appropriate. to enable an adult who has been abused or neglected to improve their circumstances, where it is unclear whether the person lacks mental capacity to make decisions, or where it is unclear whether their decisions are compromised by the undue influence of others. to seek to promote social justice and rights by challenging neglect, discrimination and exclusion, and helping to build safe, strong and caring social networks and communities. to be the lead professional in collaborative work in situations where a social work perspective is needed to inform or drive decision-making, ensuring that a legally based, human rights perspective is applied to when and how interventions are made in the lives of individuals, families and communities experiencing complex social and family problemsto help people facing significant personal adversity to improve their health, well-being and social engagement. experience / qualifications diploma/degree in social work, cqsw, css or equivalent.registration with the social work england as a qualified social worker.a good working knowledge and ability to use information technology and related systems.required to be mobile throughout an operational area. to be able to attend meetings or provide cover in other locations. driving licence and car or access to other effective transport arrangements is essential.

essex county council continues to review its ways of working during the ongoing covid-19 pandemic. we continue to work within adult social care with a focus on "digital first", where the default position is, where possible, for our staff to work from home (this is continuously reviewed). all candidates applying to adult social care will be expected to join on a 12-week rota on a 6-day shift pattern and this will include some weekend work. however, we still promote flexible working and a flexible work pattern can be discussed. for further details please enquire with our resourcing team, alternatively working patterns can be discussed at interview. ecc adult social care, through effective practice, is moving towards a transformational shift from a focus on long-term care support, to a model with four key principles: - prevention; early intervention; enablement and safeguarding. this will enable people, their families and carers to access information and tools, live healthily and independently and for our function an opportunity to respond pro-actively to growing service demand in a sustainable way, within the financial constraints of the council. social workers manage a caseload, including assessment of risk and purposeful intervention through direct work, commissioned services and review. quality assuring interventions and balancing need with finance. educated to degree level with current registration and the ability to demonstrate practice in accordance with professional standards. experience of developing strong working relationships with partners, other agencies and the voluntary sector to deliver improved outcomes. service/functional accountabilities assess complex social care needs and provide support to vulnerable adults, which enable them to live healthily and independently. develop support plans that gain commitment to solutions that drive the care required for each individual's needs. accountable for working within the statutory legal framework, policy and guidance and determining when the threshold for statutory intervention has been reached work collaboratively building effective relationships with internal and external partnerships and stakeholders, and the voluntary sector to assist children and vulnerable people in gaining support for inclusivity from within the community. accountable for conducting assessments and plan responses to safeguard a child or vulnerable adult include intervention as required. develop a client centric approach which enables early intervention and prevention and increases independence. pro-actively influences in a range of planning, decision making and case discussions inter-agency. work with families, communities and individuals to help people age well supporting the council's wider strategic aims. a recruitment day for vacancies within adult social care, west essex will be held on 29th september 2020 educated to degree level i.e. diploma or degree in social work, cqsw, css or equivalent. current registration with the health and care professions council (hcpc) as a registered social worker evidence of continuing professional development and demonstrable capability of practice in accordance with current professional standards e.g. professional capability framework, knowledge and skills statement. experience within a social care setting with evidence of challenging social and family situations. strong communication skills and an ability to develop a rapport and engage with diverse groups of individuals. developing strong relationships with partners, other agencies and the local community to achieve joint objectives and offer a supportive framework for children and vulnerable adults. understand the financial implications of care packages commissioned 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.

please note that this opportunity will cover braintree, halstead and sudbury. the teamthese teams are the gateway through which children, young people, parents and carers and other agencies gain access to children and families services. assessment and intervention undertakes incoming assessment and short term intervention work with families. the roleensure effective clinical supervision reflects best practice and incorporates research/evidence-based approach. assess the needs and risks for children and identify actions appropriate to meet need and address risk. job purpose to hold and sustain a caseload consisting of the most sensitive, "complex and difficult" cases to which the post holder can bring to bear the highest standards of professional ability and a considerable depth of knowledge in relevant legislation in policy and practice methods. to provide a focus of specialist advice and professional consultation for social workers and contribute to the development of practice standards within the service. key accountabilities* to function as a flexible, influential and supportive practitioner within the requirements of ecc policies and procedures. * operates on a countywide basis across service areas and work in partnership with diverse range of external organisations. * indirectly accountable for provision of services and budgetary expenditure by recommending options leading to quality outcomes. * personal autonomy and responsibility for analysis, planning, execution and evaluation of complex cases. * accountable for own judgment and decisions in high-risk social work cases. * personal responsibility for the professional guidance issued to colleagues. * actively participate in practice research and determine the appropriate method of disseminating research findings for local, regional and national settings. * to maintain an up to date record of activity on case files, produce reports, attend court and give verbal presentations as required. to participate actively in case discussions, legal case discussions, child protection conferences, statutory reviews, etc. * represent ecc in court proceedings as an "expert witness". * establish and maintain effective systems of quality assurance and quality controls for recording guidance issued and evaluating outcomes. * critically appraise the quality of own/others practice and challenge this within identified forums. * to maintain a current and active interest and knowledge in such legislation and policy changes, research findings and practice developments, from a wide field, as are relevant to the post holders' clients group responsibilities including training and other professional development opportunities. * to act as a source of expert advice and consultation for staff within schools, children & families, on professional issues relating to child protection situations (particularly section 47 investigations) and assessments of risk to the child or young person affected. * ensure child protection plans are implemented and reviewed. * follow the council's child protection procedures. * participating in and/or chairing team meetings and deputising for the team manager in the day-to-day running and supervision of the team when necessary. * to bring about changes and to help colleagues work towards and manage change. this may involve the use of personal and professional skills in counselling and exploring feelings on an advanced as well as basic level. * any other duties commensurate with the grade that may, from time to time, be required. * to undertake occasional evening work and be available for very occasional weekend activities as required by the schools, children and families directorate. knowledge, skills and experience * diploma in social work, cqsw, css or equivalent. * registration with social care england as a registered social worker. * pq1. * advanced award in social work (aasw). * it/word processing skills. * evidence of recent practice at a senior practitioner/team manager or equivalent level, supported by comprehensive working knowledge and experience of front line exposure to a wide ranging field of practice in children services. * substantial, in-depth experience of child protection work including section 47 investigations and assessments since the implementation of the children's act 1989.considerable, recent experience of communicating with children of all ages and working in partnership with parents and/or carers. * experience in planning activities and programmes for children, young people and parents. * experience of court work in relation to child care matters and have an understanding of the legal process. * detailed knowledge of current legislation pertinent to child protection (e.g. ca1989, cja1991), guidance and regulations. * knowledge and understanding of child development, relating theory and practice. 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.

job title: social worker x 2 – watford & three rivers adtlocation: based at apsley, hemel hempsteadsalary range: h8-m1 £27,741 -£39,880pa + £6,000 relocation package, £1000 welcome payment & lease car* terms apply hours: up to 37 hours per weekcontract: permanentjob duties:watford & three rivers adult disability team have opportunities for two qualified social workers. the successful candidate will have experience of: working with vulnerable adults and or children within a health and social care setting and have had some involvement in multi-agency work. applications from newly qualified social workers are welcome as are ones from more experienced ones.the role of will include:•providing professional leadership in situations which are complex or ambiguous•using analytical skills to inform assessment, decision making and intervention, supporting others to do the same where appropriate•completing support planning with service users to ensure that outcomes identified at assessment are met through the provision of support, equipment, adaptations and enabling programmes•engaging with, assisting and providing advice to carers, conducting carers assessments when appropriate,we are a service motivated by and dedicated to social care intervention and community social work. our core aim is to support people to be influential and active members of their community and promote true citizenship through our connected lives model of social care.we need social workers that can engage with people; promoting and enabling inclusive community options as well as self-directed purchased services. we want our social workers to be imaginative, reflective, adaptable and resilient to face the challenges of working in these extraordinary times.you will be a qualified, registered social worker adhering to the social work england professional standards. the teams are community based and applicants will need to have a full uk driving license.we will expect you to be ready to perform at the relevant levels within the professional capabilities framework based on your experience and most importantly of all show us why you are proud to be a social worker.closing date: sunday 4th octoberinterview date: thursday 22nd october/friday 23rd octoberfor an informal discussion and more information please contact: tim brooks or michelle smith on 01442 454343benefits of working for hcc:•flexible working arrangements (depending on the role)•excellent career development•salary exchange for additional benefits•excellent pension scheme with employer contributions•shopping discounts•support groups & wellbeing schemesadditional informationsafeguarding: safeguarding children and adults is of utmost importance to hertfordshire county council. the council requires employees to abide by legislation and best practice to enable hertfordshire to achieve this. this role has been identified as requiring a disclosure & barring service (dbs) check. english fluency: the ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken english is essential for the post.disability confident: we are proud to be a disability confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.diversity: we are an inclusive employer and value a diverse workforcedriving roles only: as part of this role, you will be required to travel to other hcc sites/residences either using your own mode of transport or a company car. in light of this, the ability to drive and/or travel around the county is required for this role and a dvla check will be required on appointment.application informationhow to apply: please follow the 'apply for job' button at the bottom of the screen. as part of the application you will be required to upload your most recent cv ensuring gaps in employment have been addressed and includes your current, or most recent, employer. you are also asked to provide a supporting statement which is your opportunity to evidence how your skills, knowledge and experience match what we are looking for based on the person specification area of the attached job outline. if you do not supply a supporting statement, your application will be rejected. proud member of the disability confident employer scheme about disability confident a disability confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. it is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. for more details please go to disability confident. « return to the search results

job description to assist the team manager in the development and delivery of an effective criminal justice service. to provide effective management of staff and their professional practice to work in partnership with other services provided to criminal justice service uses either internally or externally to the council. to keep up to date with changes in legislation, statutory guidance and developments in theory and practice. responsibilities to be responsible for the management and professional practice of criminal justice staff, including allocation of work, chairing reviews and other meetings. in the context of 3.1 assume responsibility for the professional development & training of criminal justice social workers, support workers, senior task supervisor and task supervisors. co-work cases with colleagues as required and be responsible for ‘absent colleagues’ management of allocated cases. in consultation with the team manager and others, play a defined role in the development, monitoring and evaluation of services, including co-ordination and collaboration with other agencies particularly at a local level. to directly deliver group work and individual interventions as appropriate for effective sustainable service delivery. work with individuals open to criminal justice services and their families on a casework basis in accordance with assessments of risks and needs. the individual significant post qualifying experience in social work including criminal justice. demonstrable ability to work effectively in a multiagency environment. experience of undertaking risk and needs assessments and working with case management plans. the postholder must have a qualification to practice social work and be currently registered with the sssc. knowledge of national outcomes and standards for social work services in the criminal justice system. knowledge of people who offend and their diverse needs. strong sense of social work professional identity. effective presentation, organisational, time-management, written and communication skills. commitment to quality. clear thinking and demonstrable analytic abilities. able to work within budgetary constraints. self-confident and self-motivated ability to manage and supervise staff. ability to motivate, support, challenges and work effectively with colleagues and clients. demonstrable ability for co-working. ability to show flexibility in approach to the professional task. sound knowledge of social work theory and research and an ability to relate this to practice. promote the development of informed practice. ability to take a lead role while empowering colleagues in delivering service. ability to multitask assess need, plan and negotiate on a multiagency basis. effectively utilise financial and human resources. you will be expected to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within moray to meet the operational requirements of the service. due to the rural nature of moray this is normally undertaken by use of a pool car/van appreciation, acceptance of and a commitment of the importance of confidentiality. a commitment to non-discriminatory practice. capacity to manage change. capacity to make decisions under pressure. ability to lead and gain the confidence of staff and form a productive working relationship with staff. willingness to accept direction/delegation ability to work flexibly to meet the needs and demands of the service. ability to work in an open plan office ability to work in different offices dependent on service requirements the capacity to handle stressful situations. closing date: 6 october 2020 starting salary: £41847 £22.20 per hour 36.25 hours per week for further information, contact tish richford – 01343 557206 proud member of the disability confident employer scheme about disability confident a disability confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. it is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. for more details please go to disability confident. « return to the search results

about us here at west sussex county council we are ambitious for our children and our workforce. we are committed to improving our services for the children and families in west sussex we support. you will join us as at a key time on our improvement journey. the work we have started includes establishing a new and experienced leadership team driving forward our 'children first' improvement plan. we don't underestimate the work that still needs to be done and the challenge ahead. that's why we need professionals, like you, who really want to be part of the positive change that is happening. be part of an ambitious improvement plan and make a significant difference to children and families in west sussex. there's never been a more rewarding time to join. for further information about us and about working in children's social care at west sussex county council, please visit our website. job details salary: £29,597 - £42,965 (market supplements included)contract: permanent, full-timelocation: horsham or bognor regis we're seeking dedicated and experienced social workers to join our children's services children looked after team based in horsham or bognor regis. the successful candidate will be excited to be part of a team achieving positive outcomes for children and young people across west sussex. our dedicated children looked after service have a passion for making a difference to our looked after children, alongside an interest and experience of the adoption process. working with children remaining in long term care where it is not safe for them to return home, children who may be placed for adoption and children leaving care. with a focus on outcomes based care planning for children, including access to an in-house therapeutic assessment and intervention team, you will enjoy working with young children and/or teenagers to support them to achieve and plan to build their lives as young adults ready to leave care and live independently. what you need to succeed as an experienced social worker within children looked after you will be working to deliver first class support to vulnerable children and young people. we are looking for emotionally intelligent, organised, resilient individuals who are able to evidence the value they could add to our team. you will be able to build positive working relationships with children and young people, professionals, partner agencies and carers as well as respectfully challenge when appropriate. you will have an excellent understanding of the statutory requirements relating to children looked after and keeping children safe. signs of safety is our practice framework and you will be committed to developing your practice using this framework. benefits we offer small teams of social workers managed by a practice manager and support by advanced practitioners and child and family workers embedded in the service. alongside this, we are able to provide additional support from coordinators who provide flexible administrative support. we also offer regular group supervision and peer learning alongside specialist roles to focus on the most vulnerable children. as a social worker you'll have access to research communities including research in practice, flexible and mobile working opportunities, a minimum of 5 days cpd per year, social work england fees paid and annual leave of up to 29 days. to find out what rewards and benefits we offer you as a west sussex county council employee, please visit our website. this post is eligible for our recruitment & retention scheme which includes a one-off payment of 20% of your basic annual salary after joining, free parking or payment for parking and the option of an interest free loan of up to £10,000. relocation support may be available. how to apply to apply, upload your cv and complete the application explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role. please ensure any gaps in employment are covered in your cv. please ensure you have saved the role profile which can be found on the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again. we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. this post is subject to social work england registration, an enhanced dbs check, 5 years referencing & health check. you must be able to travel throughout the county including to locations that are not always accessible by public transport. west sussex county council is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of its people. we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and take every possible step to ensure that no individual will be disadvantaged. we are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people and guarantee an interview to anyone with a disability whose application demonstrates the essential requirements of the role. we also support the pledges in the community covenant and guarantee an interview for armed forces veterans whose application demonstrates the essential requirements of the role.

the rolethe senior practitioner is responsible for the management of their own cases and support of social work staff in the management of complex child protection and child in need cases, or children looked after. whilst this will include investigation, assessment and purposeful intervention, the primary role within children and families is to achieve positive change within families wherever possible, with the aim of enabling children to remain within their home. this will be achieved through implementation of the child protection, child in need plan and achieving permanency through care planning for children in care. children in careour children in care teams work with children and young people who are in care up to the age of 18. children in care teams provide a high-quality service to children who are unable to live at home and are placed with foster carers or live in residential homes. the work includes ensuring that all statutory requirements are met and include undertaking care proceedings, supporting children who return home, developing permanency plans which include special guardianship orders (sgo) and adoption plans. teams are committed to high quality work and engagement with all children in care to maximise the potential of young people. they work with a range of agencies, including health and education to ensure that care plans are effective. why work with us in basildon? * free onsite parking for staff, easily accessible via a13/a127 * great team morale, friendly, helpful, supportive colleagues * permanent managers in both areas who are supportive, encouraging and available * all teams are based in the same offices which is great for collaborative working * great training pathways for staff, encouragement to all staff for their continual professional development * good working relationships with other teams and professionals. step down processes to partner agencies embedded * staff are provided with monthly reflective supervision * we are passionate about the use of systemic thinking/practice in interventions. knowledge, skills and expeirnece: to play a key part in transforming the lives of children and families, you will have a diploma or degree in social work, cqsw, css or equivalent and registration with social work england as registered social worker. be able to demonstrable capability of practice in accordance with current professional standards e.g. professional capability framework (pcf), knowledge & skills statement (kss) 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.

essex county council continues to review its ways of working during the ongoing covid-19 pandemic. we continue to work within adult social care with a focus on "digital first", where the default position is, where possible, for our staff to work from home (this is continuously reviewed). all candidates applying to adult social care will be expected to join on a 12-week rota on a 6-day shift pattern and this will include some weekend work. however, we still promote flexible working and a flexible work pattern can be discussed. for further details please enquire with our resourcing team, alternatively working patterns can be discussed at interview. we are looking for dynamic social workers to work within colchester and tendring areas. social workers must have experience of working with adults with learning disabilities or autism; as well as having experience of safeguarding and conducting assessments and reviews. job purpose ecc adult social care, through effective practice, is moving towards a transformational shift from a focus on long-term care support, to a model with four key principles: - prevention; early intervention; enablement and safeguarding. this will enable people, their families and carers to access information and tools, live healthily and independently and for our function an opportunity to respond pro-actively to growing service demand in a sustainable way, within the financial constraints of the council. social workers manage a caseload, including assessment of risk and purposeful intervention through direct work, commissioned services and review. quality assuring interventions and balancing need with finance. educated to degree level with current registration and the ability to demonstrate practice in accordance with professional standards. experience of developing strong working relationships with partners, other agencies and the voluntary sector to deliver improved outcomes. service/functional accountabilities assess complex social care needs and provide support to vulnerable adults, which enable them to live healthily and independently. develop support plans that gain commitment to solutions that drive the care required for each individual's needs. accountable for working within the statutory legal framework, policy and guidance and determining when the threshold for statutory intervention has been reached work collaboratively building effective relationships with internal and external partnerships and stakeholders, and the voluntary sector to assist children and vulnerable people in gaining support for inclusivity from within the community. accountable for conducting assessments and plan responses to safeguard a child or vulnerable adult include intervention as required. develop a client centric approach which enables early intervention and prevention and increases independence. pro-actively influences in a range of planning, decision making and case discussions inter-agency. work with families, communities and individuals to help people age well supporting the council's wider strategic aims. specific individual and shared targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance management framework. knowledge, skills and experience educated to degree level i.e. diploma or degree in social work, cqsw, css or equivalent. current registration with the health and care professions council (hcpc) as a registered social worker evidence of continuing professional development and demonstrable capability of practice in accordance with current professional standards e.g. professional capability framework, knowledge and skills statement.experience within a social care setting with evidence of challenging social and family situations.strong communication skills and an ability to develop a rapport and engage with diverse groups of individuals.developing strong relationships with partners, other agencies and the local community to achieve joint objectives and offer a supportive framework for children and vulnerable adults.understand the financial implications of care packages commissionedevidence of clear decision making in order to highlight and limit the potential risks associated with intervention. 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. as part of employment with essex county council (ecc) should your role require a dbs check you will be required to register with the dbs update service. the dbs update service 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://dbs-update-service. essex county council is proud to offer an excellent benefits package to all its employees. more information can be found on https://benefits. 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. we seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity is key to our success. if you have any queries regarding this role, or require anything further, please contact the resourcing team on .