Job Description

Locum Social Worker - Learning Disabilities & Autism

Temporary, Full Time

\xc2\xa3192 per day PAYE / \xc2\xa3207 per day Umbrella

Location: Colchester & Tendring

Working Style:

The Learning Disability & Autism team strives to improve outcomes for people with learning disabilities and/or autism through the work we do. We take a person-centred approach to practice and support adults with achieving their goals and ambitions, while also meeting their social care needs. This is achieved through direct work, multi-disciplinary approaches, collaboration and building local community links.

This is where the exciting opportunity arises, we are looking for an experienced social worker to join the team to become part of that journey. If you have a passion for supporting adults to achieve their full potential and want to gain further experience in improving outcomes and being part of this change then this opportunity will be for you.

You will have the chance to support adults from the very start of their journey, to reviewing their goals and ambitions further into their social care journey ensuring that their assessed goals and outcomes to continue to promote independence and opportunities. We are a committed team who have the person at the heart of everything we do and want to continue to improve outcomes for those we work with.

This role will cover Colchester and Tendring with a mixture of home, office, and community-based working. The working hours are Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:30.

Why Join Us?

You will join a knowledgeable and supportive team, who are proud of creating an inclusive environment where we build each other up, we have great team morale.

\xe2\x80\x9cThe team has so much diversity, variety, expertise, and shared knowledge to offer. The adults we work with, and their challenges are unique. No two cases or days are the same. The team is supportive, creative, and fun to be a part of. I would encourage anyone thinking about joining us to come along and be part of a great team.\xe2\x80\x9d

To find out more about what it\'s like working within ECC\'s Adult Social Care services, please see a short video .

About You

To apply, you should be a qualified social worker with current Social Work England registration. You\'ll bring significant experience of social work, modelling good practice and providing advice and guidance in complex situations. As, as a subject matter expert in relevant professional practice, you should have a comprehensive understanding of current legislation, regulations, and guidance. With experience of chairing meetings involving clients, family members, carers, and other multi-agency professionals, we\'re looking for your ability to develop strong relationships with partner agencies and the local community to provide a supportive framework for vulnerable adults.

You\'ll also bring:

• Evidence of continuing professional development and capability of practice in accordance with current professional standards.
• An in-depth understanding of the financial implications of commissioned care packages.
• The ability to make clear decisions, to highlight and limit potential risks associated with intervention.
• Learning Disability & Autism statutory experience

This role involves travelling around Essex and beyond. A driving licence and car - or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means - is essential

Apply now.

For more information contact Abbie.Mollison@essex.gov.uk

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Please note that Essex County Council has determined that the off-payroll working rules will apply to this assignment and where a worker elects to provide their services through an intermediary (such as a personal services company) then income tax and primary national insurance contributions will be deducted at source from any payments made to the intermediary.

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 .

Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We\'re committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process.

We\'re also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.

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