Social Worker - Leaving and Aftercare, West Essex
Essex
Role
Social Worker - Leaving and Aftercare, West Essex
Permanent, Full Time
£37,185 to £50,081 per annum
Location: Harlow
Working Style: Community-based worker
Closing Date: 4th November 2025
Essex County Council understand how important flexibility and wellbeing is
for our colleagues working across children's Social Care and that we need to
think differently. We have therefore developed a
nine-day working fortnight
for full time frontline Social Workers within Children’s services.
Welcome to a world where the heart of social work beats strongest, where the
future of our children and families is nurtured with compassion and care. In
this vibrant and dedicated service, we believe in the power of
collaboration, integrity, and unwavering compassion. Our mission is simple
yet profound: to foster the growth and well-being of children, young people,
and their families while shielding them from the shadows of neglect and
abuse. Together, with our valued partners, we strive to create a brighter
future for all.
The Team
At the core of our mission, we have the remarkable Leaving and After Care
Teams. These teams are the champions of young people aged 16 to 25 who have
experienced the complexities of being in care or have embarked on their
journey after leaving care. Our teams are a diverse blend of social workers,
personal advisors, mental health coordinators, and targeted youth advisors.
Each member brings their unique talents and expertise to the table, making
them a force to be reckoned with.
What sets us apart is our unwavering dedication to empowering young people.
For those still in care, we collaborate with providers, agencies, and
partners to unlock the full potential of these young people. We believe in
removing barriers and building resilience so that they can confidently look
forward to a future full of promise and hope.
But our commitment doesn't end there. For our young people who have taken
the step to leave care, our teams offer their unwavering support system. We
offer guidance, information, and the helping hand needed to navigate the
challenges of independent living. Our ultimate goal is to not just help them
survive, but to thrive by facilitating access to education, training, and
employment opportunities.
In our world, every child, every young person, and every family has the
chance to dream, to grow, and to flourish. We are the guardians of their
brighter tomorrow, the builders of their resilience, and the beacons of hope
on their journey. Together, we create a tapestry of care, woven with
collaboration, integrity, and unwavering compassion, where the future is
filled with endless possibilities.
The experience you will bring
To read more about us please visit:
Children & Families
Please take a look at our
‘No Magic’ Children & Families video
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.
Why Essex? Essex County Council has a location to be proud
of. Our 1,300 square miles stretch from Constable Country to the Thames
Estuary, from the dynamic M11 corridor to the traditional seaside resorts of
Clacton and Walton. England’s oldest town, Colchester, and two of its newest
– Basildon and Harlow – are right here. Along with the City of Chelmsford,
the county town, they form our major population centres. It means real
choice and makes Essex the ideal place for your career. Read more
about us.
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.
What you should do next
If you are interested in finding out more about this role, we would love to
hear from you. Please apply via the Working for Essex website.
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://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service
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.
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If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email
resourcing.team@essex.gov.uk
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