Senior Social Worker - Learning Disability & Autism
Essex County Council
Harlow, Essex
Salary
£48,205 to £57,988
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time
Closing date
Not specified
In plain English
What this job actually involves
You'll work with people with learning disabilities and autism, helping them achieve their goals and live independently. You'll support their families and carers too. This job is for someone who is passionate about social work and wants to make a difference. It's a full-time role in Harlow, Essex.
What you'll need
- You need a degree in social work or a related field, and a social work qualification (like a CQSW or DipSW).
- You should have experience working with people with learning disabilities and autism.
- You'll need to be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- You should be able to work independently and as part of a team.
- You'll need to be able to communicate effectively with people from different backgrounds.
How to boost your chances
- Consider volunteering or taking on a part-time social work role to gain experience working with people with learning disabilities and autism.
- Make sure you're familiar with the HCPC's standards of proficiency for social workers.
- Think about how you can demonstrate your person-centred approach to social work in your application and interview.
- Highlight any experience you have working with community groups, families, and carers in your application.
- Prepare examples of how you've helped people achieve their goals and live independently in your previous roles.
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Job description
About the Team This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and experienced Social Worker to join an innovative and award-winning Learning Disability and Autism Team covering West Essex. The team strives to improve outcomes for people with a learning disability through the work we do. Working with community groups, family and carers you will ensure advocacy for people with a learning disability. We take a person-centred approach to practice and support adults with achieving their goals and …
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Provenance
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Adzuna
First seen
8 August 2026
Last checked
19 August 2026
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