Senior Social Worker- Learning Disability & Autism
Essex – Harlow
£43,477 to £52,302 per annum

Akton Recruitment is currently working with a Local Authority in Essex who are looking to recruit an experienced Social Worker to join their team.

About the Role
Senior Social Workers are passionate in demonstrating expert and effective practice ability in complex situations. Managing your own complex caseload, as well as supporting colleagues with theirs, you’ll be a source of specialist advice and enable the mitigation of high levels of risk. You’ll also bring your professional expertise to contribute to the development of practice standards and our four key principles of prevention, early intervention, enablement and safeguarding.

We are steering change within our local community by being part of improving outcomes for those living with a Learning Disability and/or autism in the West of Essex. The team operates within the West Essex area covering rural and urban area (Harlow, Epping and Uttlesford).
Our key aim current is to support a positive life course for those we work with, this includes the social care journey. As a team we have been continuing to develop a person-centred approach to practice, to support adults with achieving their goals and ambitions. While also supporting them to meet their assessed needs. We place a key emphasis on improving health outcomes, supporting employment and supporting adults with gaining independence through accommodation.
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. With access to a range of training and development opportunities to empower you through our award-winning Essex Social Care Academy along with flexible working options, you can make your career work for you.

About you
You’ll bring strong leadership and behavioural skills, giving you the ability to develop a highly motivated, high-performing professional team to deliver the best solutions for those using our services. We’re also looking for your experience of working in a social care setting, along with the ability to deal with challenging social situations and develop strong relationships with partner agencies and the local community to provide a supportive framework for vulnerable adults.

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. https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service

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