Qualified Social Worker - LD & Autism Team Outreach

Qualified Social Worker

Enhanced Social Care Support for LD & Autism (Outreach)£36,101 to £48,622 per annum

Countywide (Community-based)Hybrid Woking

About Us:

At Essex County Council (ECC), we believe in making a difference - for both the adults we support and the social workers who empower them. Join our award-winning team and bring your passion for innovative, relationship-based social work into practice. You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team with a focus on preventative social care, helping adults with learning disabilities and autism build independence through strengths-based, person-centred approaches.

The Role:

As a Social Worker in our Learning Disabilities & Autism Outreach team, you'll be at the heart of supporting adults with complex needs in supported living and residential care across Essex. Your focus will be on:

• Undertaking Care Act reviews and developing plans that foster independence and progression.
• Working with family members, advocates, and care providers to ensure person-centred care.
• Partnering with internal and external teams, including health services, legal services, and the Court of Protection.
• Championing technology-enabled care (TEC) to improve independence.

This community-based role will see you traveling across Essex, with the flexibility to be based from any ECC location for administrative work.

About You:

To succeed in this role, you mustbe aqualified social worker registered with Social Work England, with at least 1 year of post-qualifying experience. You will bring:

• A thorough understanding of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act, and Court of Protection procedures.
• Confidence in person-centred, positive risk-taking approaches.
• The ability to manage and assess commissioned care packages with a strong understanding of financial implications.

A driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential due to the countywide nature of the role.

What We Offer:

• Training & Development: Access to the Essex Social Care Academy for your ongoing professional growth.
• Flexible Working: Options that support your work-life balance.
• Employee Wellbeing: A comprehensive programme including counselling, EAP, and support networks.
• Financial Benefits: Life assurance, local government pension scheme, and a lease car scheme.
• Relocation Support: Up to £8,000 for relocation costs.
• Holidays & Leave: 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service.

Ready to Achieve More?If you're ready to make an impact in adult social care, apply now and join our passionate team at ECC. Together, we can empower Essex adults with learning disabilities and autism to lead more independent, fulfilling lives.

For more information on this or any other social care opportunities in Essex, please contact Callum Parr at Ackerman Pierce recruitment agency on