Essex County Council - Basildon, Essex

£36,124 to £51,834 a year

HybridPermanentFull time

This advert is open to Experienced and Newly Qualified Social Worker's (NQSW) with relevant experience in Mental Health. The starting salary for a NQSW is £36,124 per annum, rising to £38,487 per annum upon successful completion of the ASYE programme. About the Team Mental health social care is transforming into a new operational delivery model improving our early intervention and prevention offer to Essex residents with a focus on people currently not receiving services or falling through existing gaps. The offer is to ensure care act compliance across the system offering information advice and guidance and providing support to improve wellbeing outcomes. Within this service there will be a mixture of the team carrying out direct work alongside people and completing care act assessments relevant to wellbeing outcomes and the completion of care act reviews. The Early Help & Wellbeing Team is a welcoming, compassionate and innovative team to work in, offering preventative and early help to connect people who are experiencing difficulties with their mental wellbeing and/or neurodivergent conditions to opportunities in their own communities and provide support that enables them to achieve personal ambitions, goals and aspirations. The successful candidate will be required to take a lead within the team to support the transitions of young people into adulthood by building links and partnerships within the mental health system and with our children and families colleagues to ensure we are actively supporting young people with their wellbeing. About the Role We're an adult social care service that wants to see citizens of Essex have as much choice and control over the way they live their lives as possible. We think everyone should have the chance to live a full and fulfilling life with people they love and care about, doing things that matter to them and living in a place they can call home. We're determined that with the right support, everyone can maintain or achieve some independence and we're proud to be working to make these ambitions a reality. Our Social Workers work alongside people and their families and carers to help them think through what might help them get on with their lives in the way that works best for them. We do this within the framework of our statutory Care Act requirements. This means many of our conversations are framed as 'assessments', 'reviews', 'support planning' and 'safeguarding'. But our aim is always to listen and understand what matters to the person and then to work with them to think through how this might be achieved. Take a look at our short video here to get a glimpse into the role and what it's like to be a Social Worker at Essex County Council. About You If you share our vision, enjoy meeting people and hearing their stories you might be interested to find out more about what we do. If you're also a Social Worker and registered with Social Work England with that winning combination of creative thought, reliability and practical ability to get things done, we'd really love to hear from you! You'll have a broad understanding of our statutory responsibilities and a commitment to meeting these in a person-centred way. You may have experience of chairing meetings, and you'll have an ability to develop strong relationships with partner agencies and the local community to provide a supportive framework. Our Social Worker roles involve travelling around Essex. A driving licence and car - or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means - is essential. Why Join Us? In June 2025, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated our Adult Social Care services as "Good" with a score of 73% "The local authority had a good structure and processes in place to enable people to be supported successfully, and support people to remain independent and live healthy lives. The workforce was passionate about supporting people to achieve these outcomes and the local authority had good knowledge of their area, the people living there and the demographics." You can read the full report on the CQC website here. Our teams are busy but warm, friendly and supportive. Our fabulous team managers will help you manage your workload and develop your practice. We take your career just as seriously as you do, and we have a continuing professional development offer that's second to none. We welcome diversity because it makes us grow and we're determined to become a fully inclusive and an anti-racist organisation. What We Offer We'll support you to be your best and will offer: Ongoing opportunities for continuing professional development Flexible working options Employee wellbeing and counselling Lease Car scheme Life assurance of three times annual salary Local Government Pension Scheme. View Key Facts and FAQ's about the LGPS. Volunteering leave 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising with service Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - access to free and confidential information, support, and guidance from a team of highly qualified professionals. Employee Networks - communities to support you, connect you and help influence change at ECC Payment of your Social Work England registration fees! Whatever you want to achieve in your social work career, you can do it here. *T&Cs Apply. Apply now. For more information contact Abbie.Mollison@essex.gov.uk In February 2025, Greater Essex was accepted onto the Government's devolution priority programme, which will see local authorities in Essex work towards establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority by May 2026. You can read more about devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR)) on our careers site 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. Once you've secured your role within Essex County Council you will receive many great employee benefits, including support for unpaid carers and flexible working arrangements to accommodate their needs. At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the Nolan principles, including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone. 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. If you would like to be kept up to date on other relevant opportunities, blogs, news, events and industry related news at Essex County Council, please join The Essex Talent Community Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. Further details can be found on our careers page. Downloads Pay and Reward | Our Ways of Working | About Us | Organisation Behaviours

Essex County Council - Harlow, Essex

£36,124 to £51,834 a year

HybridPermanentFull time

Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must have a current, unrestricted right to work in the UK. This advert is open to Experienced and Newly Qualified Social Worker's (NQSW). The starting salary for a NQSW is £36,124 per annum, rising to £38,487 per annum upon successful completion of the ASYE programme. We're an adult social care service that wants to see citizens of Essex have as much choice and control over the way they live their lives as possible. We think everyone should have the chance to live a full and fulfilling life with people they love and care about, doing things that matter to them and living in a place they can call home. We're determined that with the right support, everyone can maintain or achieve some independence and we're proud to be working to make these ambitions a reality. Our Social Workers work alongside people and their families and carers to help them think through what might help them get on with their lives in the way that works best for them. We do this within the framework of our statutory Care Act requirements. This means many of our conversations are framed as 'assessments', 'reviews', 'support planning' and 'safeguarding'. But our aim is always to listen and understand what matters to the person and then to work with them to think through how this might be achieved. Take a look at our short video here to get a glimpse into the role and what it's like to be a Social Worker at Essex County Council. About the Team We are looking for a passionate and proactive Social Worker to join our West Essex Neighbourhood team. The team predominantly operate across North and South Harlow and form part of a Neighbourhood approach, linking closely with our partners in health, housing and voluntary sector. The team work with people aged 18 and above across all specialisms, undertaking a wide range of duties under the Care Act 2014 from assessment, reviews, mental capacity assessments and adult safeguarding. This role offers hybrid working, with an expectation to be office based at Goodman House in Harlow around 2 to 3 days per week depending on business need for collaborative team working and training. About You If you share our vision, enjoy meeting people and hearing their stories you might be interested to find out more about what we do. If you're also a Social Worker and registered with Social Work England with that winning combination of creative thought, reliability and practical ability to get things done, we'd really love to hear from you! You'll have a broad understanding of our statutory responsibilities and a commitment to meeting these in a person-centred way. You may have experience of chairing meetings, and you'll have an ability to develop strong relationships with partner agencies and the local community to provide a supportive framework. Our Social Worker roles involve travelling around Essex. A driving licence and car - or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means - is essential. Why Join Us? In June 2025, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated our Adult Social Care services as "Good" with a score of 73% "The local authority had a good structure and processes in place to enable people to be supported successfully, and support people to remain independent and live healthy lives. The workforce was passionate about supporting people to achieve these outcomes and the local authority had good knowledge of their area, the people living there and the demographics." You can read the full report on the CQC website here. Our teams are busy but warm, friendly and supportive. Our fabulous team managers will help you manage your workload and develop your practice. We take your career just as seriously as you do, and we have a continuing professional development offer that's second to none. We welcome diversity because it makes us grow and we're determined to become a fully inclusive and an anti-racist organisation. What We Offer We'll support you to be your best and will offer: Ongoing opportunities for continuing professional development Flexible working options Employee wellbeing and counselling Lease Car scheme Life assurance of three times annual salary Local Government Pension Scheme. View Key Factsand FAQ's about the LGPS. Volunteering leave 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising with service Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - access to free and confidential information, support, and guidance from a team of highly qualified professionals. Employee Networks - communities to support you, connect you and help influence change at ECC Payment of your Social Work England registration fees! Whatever you want to achieve in your social work career, you can do it here. *T&Cs Apply. Apply now. For more information contact Abbie.Mollison@essex.gov.uk In February 2025, Greater Essex was accepted onto the Government's devolution priority programme, which will see local authorities in Essex work towards establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority by May 2026. You can read more about devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR)) on our careers site 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. Once you've secured your role within Essex County Council you will receive many great employee benefits, including support for unpaid carers and flexible working arrangements to accommodate their needs. At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the Nolan principles, including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone. 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. If you would like to be kept up to date on other relevant opportunities, blogs, news, events and industry related news at Essex County Council, please join The Essex Talent Community Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. Further details can be found on our careers page. Downloads Pay and Reward | Our Ways of Working | About Us | Organisation Behaviours

SOHL ASSOCIATES LIMITED - Cardiff

£16 to £16.62 an hour

HybridTemporaryFull time

Cardiff Children’s Services - are looking for a number of social work assistants to work with Children. This could be for any of the below teams. Locality teams The successful candidate will join our established and supportive team who, with the support of the Principal Social Worker (PSW) and Team Manager will assist with the delivery of services. The successful candidate will be responsible for case allocation of a small caseload of where necessary for the particular team. Relevant qualifications and experience in the following will attract a premium hourly wage in relation to the following - Youth • Speech and language • Occupational Therapists • Counselling, • Experience in deliver CBT/DBT skills.

Mash Care - Trafford

£14 to £14.40 an hour

On-siteContractPart time

Domiciliary Care Assistant – Children & Adults (Community Care) – Trafford & surrounding area Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? We’re looking for compassionate and reliable Care Assistants to join a dedicated community care team supporting both children and adults across Trafford. This is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy flexible working while also benefiting from guaranteed hours once you’ve proven your commitment. What We Offer: Flexible Zero-Hours Contract – Work around your lifestyle Competitive Pay: £14.00 per hour (weekdays) £14.40 per hour (weekends) Double pay on Bank Holidays Guaranteed Hours After Probation – Up to 50% of your committed weekly hours Variety of Shifts – Afternoon and evening availability required Full Training & Ongoing Support – We set you up for success Paid DBS Paid training Paid mileage Supportive Team Environment – You’ll be valued every step of the way Client Led Visits - Tailored support for client needs and not rushed appointments Employee Referral Scheme available Long Service Awards - Recognising the contribution of employees What We’re Looking For: Caring, dependable individuals with a genuine passion for supporting both children & adults Commitment to regular weekly hours (e.g. 10, 20, or 30 hours) Flexibility to work within agreed schedules Willingness to include some weekend availability (pro rata based on hours) Essential Requirements: Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle Right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available) Successful completion of probation period to unlock guaranteed hours Location We’re particularly interested in candidates based in or near: Hale, Altrincham, Bowdon, Timperley, Sale, and Hale Barns This role is perfect if you’re looking for a balance of flexibility and job security while making a meaningful impact in your community. Apply today! Our team will be in touch within 24–48 hours. If you meet the requirements, we’ll arrange an interview quickly and guide you through the onboarding process. Care Assistant | Care Worker | Carer | HCA | Community Care Worker | Domiciliary Care Worker | Healthcare Assistant | Homecare Support Worker

Mash Care - Trafford

£14 to £14.40 an hour

On-siteContractPart time

Domiciliary Care Assistant – Children & Adults (Community Care) – Trafford & surrounding area Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? We’re looking for compassionate and reliable Care Assistants to join a dedicated community care team supporting both children and adults across Trafford. This is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy flexible working while also benefiting from guaranteed hours once you’ve proven your commitment. What We Offer: Flexible Zero-Hours Contract – Work around your lifestyle Competitive Pay: £14.00 per hour (weekdays) £14.40 per hour (weekends) Double pay on Bank Holidays Guaranteed Hours After Probation – Up to 50% of your committed weekly hours Variety of Shifts – Afternoon and evening availability required Full Training & Ongoing Support – We set you up for success Paid DBS Paid training Paid mileage Supportive Team Environment – You’ll be valued every step of the way Client Led Visits - Tailored support for client needs and not rushed appointments Employee Referral Scheme available Long Service Awards - Recognising the contribution of employees What We’re Looking For: Caring, dependable individuals with a genuine passion for supporting both children & adults Commitment to regular weekly hours (e.g. 10, 20, or 30 hours) Flexibility to work within agreed schedules Willingness to include some weekend availability (pro rata based on hours) Essential Requirements: Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle Right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available) Successful completion of probation period to unlock guaranteed hours Location We’re particularly interested in candidates based in or near: Hale, Altrincham, Bowdon, Timperley, Sale, and Hale Barns This role is perfect if you’re looking for a balance of flexibility and job security while making a meaningful impact in your community. Apply today! Our team will be in touch within 24–48 hours. If you meet the requirements, we’ll arrange an interview quickly and guide you through the onboarding process. Care Assistant | Care Worker | Carer | HCA | Community Care Worker | Domiciliary Care Worker | Healthcare Assistant | Homecare Support Worker

NHS Jobs - London

£55,524 to £62,652 a year

PermanentFull time

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Lifetime Training

£296 to £296 a week

On-siteApprenticeshipFull time

Thinking About a Career in Care? Here's What You Need to Know Working in care-especially supporting adults with learning disabilities-is one of the most rewarding jobs you can do. But it's also one of the most demanding. Before you apply, here's a reality check to help you decide if this path is right for you. It's Not Just a Job-It's a Commitment You'll be supporting real people with real needs. That means showing up on time, being reliable, and putting others first-even on tough days. You'll Need Patience and Resilience Some days will be challenging. You might support someone who doesn't communicate in typical ways, or who expresses frustration through behaviour. Staying calm, kind, and professional is essential. It's Not All Smiles and Hugs You might help with personal care, cleaning, or supporting someone through a medical appointment. Shifts Can Be Long and Unpredictable Care doesn't stop at 5pm. You might work evenings, weekends, or overnight. Flexibility is key. But the Rewards Are Real You'll build genuine relationships. You'll help someone achieve something they never thought possible. You'll go home knowing you made a difference. With PossAbilities you will: - Deliver excellent care and support to each individual you work with. Excellent means that it is safe, personal to each individual, is respectful, maintains their dignity, and is carried out according to their needs and preferences. - Provide each individual with excellent quality personal care. This includes helping people maintain good personal hygiene, washing, dressing, oral hygiene and nail care - Manage medication according to the person's needs. You ensure that the individual receives the right medication, in the right dose, at the right time, and support them at the appropriate level - Prepare meals and help people to eat where they need this according to individual dietary requirements. - Help with household tasks such as cleaning, laundry, ironing, shopping - Support people to have a social and active lifestyle according to what they want - Provide companionship, helping people to feel less isolated - Work closely with our Support Officers to help plan and review care and support needs and activities in line with each person's needs and aspirations - Record the care and support you provide, the feedback from the people you support, and any important information that helps your peers and manager continue to deliver excellent care and support - Report and record any concerns you have about a person's well-being - You will support individuals to take part in activities that are meaningful and enjoyable to them, based on their personal interests and choices. This may include activities that you would not normally choose yourself, a willingness to participate in a wide range of activities and provide person-centred support is an essential part of this apprenticeship. What your apprenticeship includes: - You won't need to attend college, our apprenticeships are delivered through work based training which includes a mixture of face-to-face sessions and remote Team calls with your Lifetime Learner Coach every 6 weeks. You will also have a mentor within the workplace to support you. - Obtain Functional Skills in English and Maths (if you don't already have GCSE or equivalents) - Reviews every 12 weeks with the Apprentice, Line Manager and Lifetime Learner Coach including feedback sessions. At PossAbilities, you will be working towards a Health and Social Care Foundation Apprenticeship L2 Qualification over the course of 8 months.

Lifetime Training

£296 to £296 a week

On-siteApprenticeshipFull time

Thinking About a Career in Care? Here's What You Need to Know Working in care-especially supporting adults with learning disabilities-is one of the most rewarding jobs you can do. But it's also one of the most demanding. Before you apply, here's a reality check to help you decide if this path is right for you. It's Not Just a Job-It's a Commitment You'll be supporting real people with real needs. That means showing up on time, being reliable, and putting others first-even on tough days. You'll Need Patience and Resilience Some days will be challenging. You might support someone who doesn't communicate in typical ways, or who expresses frustration through behaviour. Staying calm, kind, and professional is essential. It's Not All Smiles and Hugs You might help with personal care, cleaning, or supporting someone through a medical appointment. Shifts Can Be Long and Unpredictable Care doesn't stop at 5pm. You might work evenings, weekends, or overnight. Flexibility is key. But the Rewards Are Real You'll build genuine relationships. You'll help someone achieve something they never thought possible. You'll go home knowing you made a difference. With PossAbilities you will: - Deliver excellent care and support to each individual you work with. Excellent means that it is safe, personal to each individual, is respectful, maintains their dignity, and is carried out according to their needs and preferences. - Provide each individual with excellent quality personal care. This includes helping people maintain good personal hygiene, washing, dressing, oral hygiene and nail care - Manage medication according to the person's needs. You ensure that the individual receives the right medication, in the right dose, at the right time, and support them at the appropriate level - Prepare meals and help people to eat where they need this according to individual dietary requirements. - Help with household tasks such as cleaning, laundry, ironing, shopping - Support people to have a social and active lifestyle according to what they want - Provide companionship, helping people to feel less isolated - Work closely with our Support Officers to help plan and review care and support needs and activities in line with each person's needs and aspirations - Record the care and support you provide, the feedback from the people you support, and any important information that helps your peers and manager continue to deliver excellent care and support - Report and record any concerns you have about a person's well-being - You will support individuals to take part in activities that are meaningful and enjoyable to them, based on their personal interests and choices. This may include activities that you would not normally choose yourself, a willingness to participate in a wide range of activities and provide person-centred support is an essential part of this apprenticeship. What your apprenticeship includes: - You won't need to attend college, our apprenticeships are delivered through work based training which includes a mixture of face-to-face sessions and remote Team calls with your Lifetime Learner Coach every 6 weeks. You will also have a mentor within the workplace to support you. - Obtain Functional Skills in English and Maths (if you don't already have GCSE or equivalents) - Reviews every 12 weeks with the Apprentice, Line Manager and Lifetime Learner Coach including feedback sessions. At PossAbilities, you will be working towards a Health and Social Care Foundation Apprenticeship L2 Qualification over the course of 8 months.

Lifetime Training

£370 to £370 a week

On-siteApprenticeshipFull time

Thinking About a Career in Care? Here's What You Need to Know Working in care-especially supporting adults with learning disabilities-is one of the most rewarding jobs you can do. But it's also one of the most demanding. Before you apply, here's a reality check to help you decide if this path is right for you. It's Not Just a Job-It's a Commitment You'll be supporting real people with real needs. That means showing up on time, being reliable, and putting others first-even on tough days. You'll Need Patience and Resilience Some days will be challenging. You might support someone who doesn't communicate in typical ways, or who expresses frustration through behaviour. Staying calm, kind, and professional is essential. It's Not All Smiles and Hugs You might help with personal care, cleaning, or supporting someone through a medical appointment. Shifts Can Be Long and Unpredictable Care doesn't stop at 5pm. You might work evenings, weekends, or overnight. Flexibility is key. But the Rewards Are Real You'll build genuine relationships. You'll help someone achieve something they never thought possible. You'll go home knowing you made a difference. With PossAbilities you will: - Deliver excellent care and support to each individual you work with. Excellent means that it is safe, personal to each individual, is respectful, maintains their dignity, and is carried out according to their needs and preferences. - Provide each individual with excellent quality personal care. This includes helping people maintain good personal hygiene, washing, dressing, oral hygiene and nail care - Manage medication according to the person's needs. You ensure that the individual receives the right medication, in the right dose, at the right time, and support them at the appropriate level - Prepare meals and help people to eat where they need this according to individual dietary requirements. - Help with household tasks such as cleaning, laundry, ironing, shopping - Support people to have a social and active lifestyle according to what they want - Provide companionship, helping people to feel less isolated - Work closely with our Support Officers to help plan and review care and support needs and activities in line with each person's needs and aspirations - Record the care and support you provide, the feedback from the people you support, and any important information that helps your peers and manager continue to deliver excellent care and support - Report and record any concerns you have about a person's well-being - You will support individuals to take part in activities that are meaningful and enjoyable to them, based on their personal interests and choices. This may include activities that you would not normally choose yourself, a willingness to participate in a wide range of activities and provide person-centred support is an essential part of this apprenticeship. What your apprenticeship includes: - You won't need to attend college, our apprenticeships are delivered through work based training which includes a mixture of face-to-face sessions and remote Team calls with your Lifetime Learner Coach every 6 weeks. You will also have a mentor within the workplace to support you. - Obtain Functional Skills in English and Maths (if you don't already have GCSE or equivalents) - Reviews every 12 weeks with the Apprentice, Line Manager and Lifetime Learner Coach including feedback sessions. At PossAbilities, you will be working towards a Health and Social Care Foundation Apprenticeship L2 Qualification over the course of 8 months.

Direct Payments

from £13 an hour

HybridPermanentPart time

Personal Assistant for social care Job reference: 20260803ES510982 Hours: 16 hours per week Wage: £13.00 per hour Location: Hythe, Kent Duration: Permanent I am looking for a Personal Assistant to provide support and care for 16 hours a week, variable shifts, including weekends. Female Personal Assistant is required to support me with personal care needs, domestic duties and social activities. Applicants need to be happy to take me out into the community and have good communication skills, be patient and understanding as I have complex needs. They must also be honest and trustworthy, be helpful and caring. They must be discreet, committed, organized and resourceful and be able to work on their own initiative. Due to my physical needs, manual handling is necessary as I sometimes need to use a wheelchair in the community. Applicants need to be physically fit enough to control the wheelchair whilst walking and if necessary to lift it into or out of a vehicle. To help with both my physical and mental health issues I have an assistance dog, so the successful applicant must be happy to interact with an essential companion. Experience in the care working profession preferred although full training will be given. Post subject to disclosure and barring service (DBS) check. The above post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, and Part 1 – female only applicants need apply. How to apply You can apply for this job by telephoning 03000 413600 and/or email direct.payments@kent.gov.uk and quoting the reference: 20260803ES510982