Social Worker - Leaving and Aftercare, South Essex
Essex County Council
Pitsea, BasildonView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£38,487 to £51,834
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time
Closing date
Not specified
In plain English
What this job actually involves
You will support young people as they leave care and need help afterwards. The role is community‑based in Basildon and suits someone who enjoys case work and teamwork.
What you'll need
- A degree in Social Work and HCPC registration (or ability to register).
- Experience working with children, young people or families in a social care setting.
- Strong communication and listening skills.
- Ability to plan and manage caseloads independently.
- Willingness to work a nine‑day fortnight and attend occasional meetings.
How to boost your chances
- Highlight any leaving‑care or after‑care experience on your CV.
- Make sure your HCPC registration is up to date before applying.
- Prepare examples of how you’ve helped young people transition to independence for the interview.
- Research Essex County Council’s values and flexible working policy.
- Show your organisational skills by describing how you manage a busy caseload.
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Job description
Social Worker - Leaving and Aftercare, South Essex Permanent, Full Time £36,124 to £51,834 per annum Location: Basildon Working Style: Community-based worker Closing Date: 20th September 2026 Interview Date: 29th September 2026 *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 wit…
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First seen
20 September 2026
Last checked
20 September 2026
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