Social Worker & Assessment Intervention

Environment Journal; Basildon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive local authority is seeking a Social Worker to join its team in South Essex. The candidate will manage a defined caseload, focusing on child protection and intervention with families. Essential qualifications include a social work diploma and registration with Social Work England. Benefits include a generous relocation package, excellent pension scheme, and flexible working options to support professional growth and work-life balance. The role may involve mobility across Essex, requiring a valid driving licence.

Benefits

Up to £8,000 relocation package

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee wellbeing and counselling

Generous holiday allowances

Family Friendly flexible Working

Qualifications

• Registered as a Social Worker with Social Work England.
• Demonstrable capability to practice in accordance with current professional standards.
• Good working knowledge of information technology and related systems.
• Flexibility to work out of normal office hours.

Responsibilities

• Manage a defined caseload effectively with children and families.
• Conduct assessments and purposeful interventions in Child Protection.
• Transport service users and their belongings as required.
• Work flexibly across various locations, including evenings and weekends.

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Analytical skills

Information technology

Education

Diploma or degree in social work

Job description

Responsibilities

Managing a defined caseload, the social worker is responsible for working effectively with children, young people and families/carers to achieve positive change and improved outcomes. This includes enquiry, assessment, purposeful intervention through direct work and review in relation to Child Protection, Child in Need and Children Looked After; achieving permanency through care for Children in Care.

What you will need

• Diploma or degree in social work, CQSW, CSS or equivalent and registration with Social Work England as a registered Social Worker.
• Demonstrable capability of practice in accordance with current professional standards e.g. Professional Capability Framework (PCF), Knowledge & Skills Statement (KSS).
• Demonstrate an ability in the application of social work knowledge, using emotional intelligence, analytical skills and act with confidence in challenging social and family situations.
• A good working knowledge and ability to use information technology and related systems e.g. Word, social work case recording systems.
• Required to work flexibly as required, very occasionally including evenings and weekends

The role requires you to be mobile throughout a wide 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 ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means is essential.

The role requires flexibility, working out of normal office hours when required to best meet the needs of the family.

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.

Benefits

• Up to £8,000 relocation package (subject to terms and conditions).
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Employee wellbeing and counselling
• Generous holiday and special leave allowances (including the option to purchase extra holiday)
• Family Friendly flexible Working

Apply

To apply for Social Worker – Assessment & Intervention, South Essex, please click the Apply Now link below. This role expires 28/02/2026. Apply Now.

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