Herefordshire Council - Hereford, Midlands

£36,363 to £40,777 a year

PermanentFull time

About The Role Social Worker (Adult Social Care) Herefordshire Community Wellbeing is actively seeking dynamic, self-motivated, and professionally confident Social Workers to join our welcoming and supportive team. This isn't just another job; it's a chance to immerse yourself in a fast-paced and incredibly rewarding environment. Job Title: Social Worker (Adult Social Care) Contract: Permanent Location: Hereford City, Bromyard, Ledbury and Ross-on-Wye. Hours: 37 hours Salary: £36,363 to £40,777 + £3,000 welcome payment (please see guidance) Closing date: Tuesday 25th August 2026 We're looking for someone who: - Is a registered Social Worker with Social Work England and holds a qualifying degree. - Has a deep understanding of current legislation and its real-world impact. - Possesses the drive to potentially pursue qualifications in Practice Education, Best Interest Assessor, and/or Approved Mental Health Professional. - Collaborates effectively with external agencies to build strong partnerships. - Holds a full, clean driving license and is ready to explore our vibrant county We're looking for an advocate with: - A Social Work England registration and a relevant qualification. - Up-to-date knowledge of legislation and guidance. - A track record of effective, person-centred assessment and care management. - The drive to develop into a Best Interest Assessor or Approved Mental Health Professional. What will you be doing? - Take on a thrilling variety of adult social work, from Care Act Assessments and person-centered support planning to Mental Capacity Assessments and Section 42 Enquiries. - Apply your experience working with diverse adult populations, including those with physical and learning disabilities, mental health needs, and older adults. - Work with a strength-based approach to empower individuals and champion independence. - Engage in crucial CHC and s117 work to ensure seamless support. - Thrive in a supportive culture that offers regular supervision and celebrates your professional growth. You Will - Transform lives with comprehensive Care Act Assessments and bespoke support plans. - Navigate complex situations with expertise in Section 42 Enquiries, Mental Capacity Assessments, and more. - Collaborate fearlessly with a variety of partner agencies to ensure holistic care. - Never stop growing with regular supervision and funded opportunities to specialize in your area of interest. We Offer A competitive salary, holiday entitlement, and access to our contributory pension and staff benefits scheme, which includes: - Salary range of £36,363 to £40,777 + £3,000 welcome payment (please see guidance) - Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - Career progression: clear pathways to progress - Annual Leave: 31 days’ annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays. You can also purchase an additional 10 days per annum during the request period - Flexible working: including the potential for job-sharing, part-time hours and agile working. - Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling - Payment of professional membership fees (based on role requirements) - Pick your perks – our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits. This includes savings, cash back and discounts. Why Choose Us? - A warm welcome: We offer a supportive, team-oriented environment where you can develop close relationships with colleagues. - Your future is bright: With clear pathways for career progression, your professional journey here is limited only by your ambition. - Work/life harmony: We champion flexible working arrangements, including flexi-time and home working, to ensure you can thrive both personally and professionally. - Perks that matter: Enjoy competitive pay, a generous holiday allowance of 31 days plus bank holidays, a robust pension scheme, and our "Pick your Perks" benefits program. - A supportive culture: Our Employee Assistance Programme and focus on staff wellbeing are paramount, especially given the challenging but rewarding nature of social work. Don’t meet all parts of the job description? Herefordshire Council is committed to strengthening a diverse and inclusive work environment which reflects the communities of Herefordshire. If you are looking at the next stage of your career and have a broad base of fieldwork experience, we can provide supportive and welcoming opportunities to help you develop your professional, management & supervisory skills. Candidates applying for social work qualified roles are required to meet the essential qualifications for the post, in addition to an active Social Work England registration. Reasonable Adjustments Our recruitment process runs in partnership with Hoople Resourcing. If you require any reasonable adjustments or alternative methods for the online application process, please contact the resourcing team by email: enquiries@hoopleresourcing.co.uk. Creating an inclusive workplace We encourage our employees to feel empowered and to use their voices to help embrace diversity, promote inclusivity and shape our organisation. We have eight employee network groups, collectives of colleagues who often share identities, life experiences or cultures and offer support and community. They also play an important role in strengthening the voices of employees at Herefordshire Council. Embedded in the Council's values is a commitment to listen to people's views and needs. For more information on our Employee Network Groups please view our dedicated recruitment website: www.spiritofherefordshire.com. Herefordshire Community Wellbeing isn't just a place to work; it's a mission. We're on the hunt for passionate, confident Social Workers who want to join our supportive team and champion the wellbeing of adults across our vibrant county. If you believe in the power of strengths-based practice and thrive in a dynamic environment, you belong here. Commitments, Covenants and Statutory Obligations The following candidates will be interviewed if they meet the essential criteria for the post they are applying for: - Those who indicate that they have a disability. This is part of our commitment to the “Disability Confident” scheme. - Those who indicate in their application that they are an Armed Forces Veteran or Reservist. This is part of our pledge to support the Armed Forces Covenant. - Those who indicate in their application that they are a Herefordshire care leaver. This is part of our commitment to supporting young people leaving our care. We take our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults seriously and expect all of our staff, visitors and volunteers to share in this commitment. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and vulnerable adults. If you are offered this position, it will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Ready to make your mark? We are. For questions or an informal chat, email CWrecruitment@herefordshire.gov.uk before the deadline. Be sure to include reference to the job description and person specification. If you are successfully shortlisted, Hoople Resourcing will contact you via email to arrange your interview and/or assessment. They will confirm the date, time and location of your interview, so please keep an eye on your email inbox. How to apply To apply for a position, please upload an up-to-date CV and complete the application form demonstrating your experience, skills and abilities for the role. Be sure to include reference to the job description and person specification or role profile! If you are successfully shortlisted, Hoople Resourcing will contact you via email to arrange your interview and/or assessment. They will confirm the date, time and location of your interview, so please keep an eye on your email inbox - check your spam/ junk folder too. Good luck, we’re looking forward to meeting you!

Tranquille Care Ltd

£45,000 to £51,840 a year

TemporaryFull time

We are seeking an experienced and passionate ADULT SOCIAL CARE LEAD (Advanced Practitioner Adult Social Care) to play a pivotal role in driving organisational transformation and shaping the future of Adult Social Care services. This is an exciting opportunity to support the development of locality-based teams, champion person-centred and strengths-based practice, and empower professionals to deliver outstanding outcomes for adults, carers, and communities. As an ADULT SOCIAL CARE LEAD, you will provide expert leadership, professional supervision, and specialist guidance while working collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to embed innovative ways of working. If you are committed to continuous improvement, safeguarding excellence, and supporting practitioners to thrive in a changing environment, we would love to hear from you. RESPONSIBILITIES o Lead and support the implementation of locality-based and neighbourhood working across Adult Social Care services. o Coach, mentor and professionally supervise Social Workers, Social Care Practitioners and Developing Practitioners. o Support teams through organisational transformation by embedding new pathways, processes and best practice. o Promote strengths-based, person-centred approaches that maximise independence and improve outcomes for residents. o Work collaboratively with NHS partners, acute hospitals, mental health services, housing providers, police, voluntary organisations and community partners. o Monitor service performance using management dashboards, analysing caseload activity, statutory timescales, safeguarding performance and key performance indicators. o Translate performance data into meaningful insights that support high-quality decision-making and continuous service improvement. o Provide expert advice on Care Act assessments, Carers Assessments, Mental Capacity Act duties, Best Interest decisions, Continuing Healthcare assessments and complex case management. o Act as a Safeguarding Adults Manager, providing professional oversight of safeguarding concerns, Section 42 enquiries, risk assessments and protection planning. o Chair safeguarding meetings, ensuring the voice, rights and desired outcomes of adults remain central throughout safeguarding processes. o Ensure practice complies with relevant legislation, statutory guidance and London Multi-Agency Safeguarding procedures. o Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, inclusion and continuous professional development. o Contribute to inclusive recruitment activities, including values-based interviewing, diverse interview panels and fair, bias-aware selection processes. o Support workforce development by promoting anti-discriminatory and anti-racist practice across Adult Social Care. SKILLS AND BACKGROUND We are looking for an experienced ADULT SOCIAL CARE LEAD with the expertise and leadership capability to inspire teams and deliver excellent practice. THE SUCCESSFUL ADULT SOCIAL CARE LEAD WILL DEMONSTRATE: o Significant post-qualification experience within Adult Social Care. o Professional qualification in Social Work with current Social Work England registration (or equivalent professional registration where appropriate). o Extensive knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act, Adult Safeguarding legislation and associated statutory guidance. o Proven experience supervising, mentoring and developing practitioners within Adult Social Care. o Strong leadership skills with experience supporting organisational change and service transformation. o Excellent understanding of strengths-based, person-centred and neighbourhood approaches to practice. o Experience working effectively within complex multi-agency partnerships. o Ability to interpret performance information and use data to improve service delivery and outcomes. o Excellent communication, influencing and relationship-building skills. o Sound decision-making and risk management abilities when managing complex safeguarding matters. o Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and anti-discriminatory practice. o Ability to build resilient, high-performing teams while supporting staff wellbeing through periods of change. By submitting your details to Tranquille Care LTD, you consent to Tranquille Care LTD reviewing and processing your details for the purpose of recruitment related activities. You also consent to sharing the same information expressly for this purpose. Additionally, you authoriseTranquille Care LTD to consider you for opportunities beyond the scope of the advertised position.

inploi - Blackpool

from £47.18 a year

PermanentFull time

Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 37 hours per week (hybrid working) Salary: NJC Grade H3 SCP 36 - 40 £47,181 - £51,356 per annum Closing Date: 12th August 2026 at 23.59pm We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our Adult Social Care Legal Team to work within an innovative Local Authority. Your role will be to provide legal advice and services to the Council and its external clients in respect of Adult Social Care Law. You will be required, but not limited to, advising officers and senior managers on complex adult social care law issues, conducting and advocating in Court of Protection proceedings, supporting young adults around transition to adult social care within specific legal frameworks, drafting and negotiating legal documentation, supporting officers around ordinary residence and giving legal advice on the implications of new legislation, case law and policy developments. For more information please contact Karen Taylor, ASC Legal Team Manager, by email E: karen.taylor@blackpool.gov.uk Click here to view the Job Description. Please click here to see the benefits of working for Blackpool Council. Are you a Blackpool resident aged between 16-24? Would you benefit from some free guidance on producing a quality application for job vacancies such as this one? Blackpool Council?s Youth Hub - The Platform, has highly skilled Employment Advisers that can support you with demonstrating how you can evidence you meet the Essential and Desirable criteria requirements on a Job Description.

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD - Manchester, North West

£45 to £45 an hour

On-siteContractFull time

Adult Social Care Solicitor needed Paying £45 per hr ref 000 441F / 1 Full time hours on a temporary basis Key Responsibilities Provide specialist legal advice on adult social care matters, including the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, safeguarding, human rights, and community care law. Manage a varied caseload of complex and sensitive adult social care matters from initial instruction through to conclusion. Represent clients and organisations in the Court of Protection, High Court, tribunals, and other legal proceedings where required. Advise on mental capacity assessments, best interests decisions, deprivation of liberty matters, and safeguarding investigations. Draft and review court applications, pleadings, witness statements, legal agreements, policies, and other legal documentation. Provide pragmatic and risk-based legal advice to operational teams, senior stakeholders, and decision-makers. Conduct legal research and remain up to date with legislative changes, case law, and regulatory developments affecting adult social care. Manage litigation, including instructing and liaising with counsel, experts, and external legal representatives. Support safeguarding processes and provide legal guidance on complex cases involving vulnerable adults. Attend case conferences, strategy meetings, hearings, and stakeholder meetings as required. Identify and manage legal risks, ensuring compliance with statutory duties and regulatory requirements. If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to verity@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number. Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared

Tranquille Care Ltd

£45,000 to £51,840 an hour

TemporaryFull time

Are you an ambitious Senior Adult Social Care Worker (Advanced Practitioner Adult Social Care) looking to influence practice, develop professionals and help shape innovative Adult Social Care services? We encourage you to apply and become part of a team committed to delivering exceptional support for local communities. JOIN OUR TEAM AS AN SENIOR ADULT SOCIAL CARE WORKER We are seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Adult Social Care Worker (Advanced Practitioner Adult Social Care) to play a pivotal role in driving organisational transformation and shaping the future of Adult Social Care services. This is an exciting opportunity to support the development of locality-based teams, champion person-centred and strengths-based practice, and empower professionals to deliver outstanding outcomes for adults, carers, and communities. As an Senior Adult Social Care Worker, you will provide expert leadership, professional supervision, and specialist guidance while working collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to embed innovative ways of working. If you are committed to continuous improvement, safeguarding excellence, and supporting practitioners to thrive in a changing environment, we would love to hear from you. RESPONSIBILITIES o Lead and support the implementation of locality-based and neighbourhood working across Adult Social Care services. o Coach, mentor and professionally supervise Social Workers, Social Care Practitioners and Developing Practitioners. o Support teams through organisational transformation by embedding new pathways, processes and best practice. o Promote strengths-based, person-centred approaches that maximise independence and improve outcomes for residents. o Work collaboratively with NHS partners, acute hospitals, mental health services, housing providers, police, voluntary organisations and community partners. o Monitor service performance using management dashboards, analysing caseload activity, statutory timescales, safeguarding performance and key performance indicators. o Translate performance data into meaningful insights that support high-quality decision-making and continuous service improvement. o Provide expert advice on Care Act assessments, Carers Assessments, Mental Capacity Act duties, Best Interest decisions, Continuing Healthcare assessments and complex case management. o Act as a Safeguarding Adults Manager, providing professional oversight of safeguarding concerns, Section 42 enquiries, risk assessments and protection planning. o Chair safeguarding meetings, ensuring the voice, rights and desired outcomes of adults remain central throughout safeguarding processes. o Ensure practice complies with relevant legislation, statutory guidance and London Multi-Agency Safeguarding procedures. o Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, inclusion and continuous professional development. o Contribute to inclusive recruitment activities, including values-based interviewing, diverse interview panels and fair, bias-aware selection processes. o Support workforce development by promoting anti-discriminatory and anti-racist practice across Adult Social Care. SKILLS AND BACKGROUND We are looking for an experienced Senior Adult Social Care Worker with the expertise and leadership capability to inspire teams and deliver excellent practice. The successful Advanced Practitioner Adult Social Care will demonstrate: o Significant post-qualification experience within Adult Social Care. o Professional qualification in Social Work with current Social Work England registration (or equivalent professional registration where appropriate). o Extensive knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act, Adult Safeguarding legislation and associated statutory guidance. o Proven experience supervising, mentoring and developing practitioners within Adult Social Care. o Strong leadership skills with experience supporting organisational change and service transformation. o Excellent understanding of strengths-based, person-centred and neighbourhood approaches to practice. o Experience working effectively within complex multi-agency partnerships. o Ability to interpret performance information and use data to improve service delivery and outcomes. o Excellent communication, influencing and relationship-building skills. o Sound decision-making and risk management abilities when managing complex safeguarding matters. o Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and anti-discriminatory practice. o Ability to build resilient, high-performing teams while supporting staff wellbeing through periods of change. By submitting your details to Tranquille Care LTD, you consent to Tranquille Care LTD reviewing and processing your details for the purpose of recruitment related activities. You also consent to sharing the same information expressly for this purpose. Additionally, you authorise Tranquille Care LTD to consider you for opportunities beyond the scope of the advertised position.

inploi - Blackpool

from £52.41 a year

PermanentFull time

Contract Type: Permanent Contract Hours: 37 per week Salary: Grade H4 SCP 41 - 46 £52,413 - £57,881 per annum Closing Date: 23rd August 2026 at 23:59pm Are you an experienced and registered Social Worker ready to help shape the future of Adult Social Care? Blackpool is a town of ambition, resilience and opportunity. Alongside over £2 billion of investment across the borough, Adult Social Care is on a significant improvement and transformation journey. We are strengthening leadership, embedding strengths-based and trauma-informed practice and creating services that enable people to live well, independently and safely in their own homes. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Team Manager to lead within our Social Work Neighbourhood Services. Reporting to the Service Manager you will provide operational management and leadership. Leading Social Workers and Social Care Professionals you will provide supervision, and guidance to the team and support to safeguard people and carers in Blackpool. You will support workforce development, performance and quality, and work collaboratively with key system partners across the Fylde Coast. You will receive regular and supportive supervision, access to training opportunities, flexible and hybrid working subject to service need. We are looking for a Social Work England registered professional who is passionate about improvement, thrives in complex environments and brings a positive, can-do approach to change. We offer hybrid and flexible working arrangements, professional development opportunities, Social Work England registration fees paid, Local Government Pension Scheme membership, generous annual leave entitlement and a comprehensive employee benefits package. We offer an informal visit to Bickerstaffe House to meet the team and learn more about the opportunity, or an informal discussion, via video call or telephone, contact: Carrie-Ann Dickins Head of Adult Social Care – Community and Hospital carrie-ann.dickins@blackpool.gov.uk 07717355594 At this point in time we are not able to offer a Visa sponsorship in this role due to operational reasons Click here to view the Job Description. Please click here to see the benefits of working for Blackpool Council. Are you a Blackpool resident aged between 16-24? Would you benefit from some free guidance on producing a quality application for job vacancies such as this one? Blackpool Council?s Youth Hub - The Platform, has highly skilled Employment Advisers that can support you with demonstrating how you can evidence you meet the Essential and Desirable criteria requirements on a Job Description. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/vulnerable adults. This post is subject to satisfactory reference history of at least two years, Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, medical clearance, evidence of any essential qualifications and proof of Right to Work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and amendments to the exemptions order, which mean that certain offences are ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed, guidance on the "filtering" of offences can be found at New filtering rules for DBS certificates (from 28 November 2020 onwards) - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) For further information on the health and wellbeing support on offer during your employment, please see here. Have you got what it takes to ride the Roller Coaster ride of Social Work in Blackpool? for further information on the career path and development opportunities available at Blackpool please see here.

West Northamptonshire Council - Northampton

£49,587 to £52,860 a year

PermanentFull time

At West Northants Council, it’s about our people and the difference they make. This is an exciting time to join our growing Legal Services team as a Senior Lawyer (Adult Social Care), where your expertise will directly support some of the most vulnerable people in our communities and help shape the delivery of essential Adult Social Care services. Working within our Law and Governance service, you'll provide specialist legal advice and representation across a broad range of Adult Social Care matters, supporting the Council to meet its statutory responsibilities while safeguarding the rights, wellbeing and independence of adults who need care and support. You'll be joining one of England's newest and largest unitary councils, offering the opportunity to work on complex and meaningful cases within a modern, ambitious and forward-thinking legal service. Whether you're already working in local government, looking to move from private practice or seeking a fresh challenge in a rewarding area of law, this role offers the chance to develop your career while making a genuine difference to people's lives every day. Our benefits You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council. What will you be doing? You’ll manage a varied caseload of Adult Social Care matters, providing expert legal advice to client departments and supporting officers across the Council on complex and often sensitive issues. Your work will include advising on the Care Act 2014, Court of Protection proceedings, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, ordinary residence matters, judicial reviews, complaints and issues relating to immigration, asylum and No Recourse to Public Funds. You’ll represent the Council in court and at case-related meetings, provide guidance on funding and care arrangements, and support key projects that help shape service delivery. As a senior member of the team, you’ll contribute to developing colleagues through mentoring, training and sharing knowledge, helping to build an efficient, customer-focused legal service. It’s an exciting time to join our legal team as we continue to develop and strengthen our services. To find out more about working in our Legal teams, please visit: https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/working-our-legal-teams About you You’re a qualified Solicitor, with experience in Adult Social Care law and a passion for delivering excellent legal services. You’re confident managing complex cases, undertaking advocacy and providing clear, practical advice that supports positive outcomes for vulnerable adults and the services that support them. You bring excellent communication skills, sound legal judgement and the ability to build strong relationships with colleagues, clients and partner organisations. You’re comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, handling sensitive matters with professionalism and integrity, and you enjoy contributing to the development of others and the continuous improvement of legal services. West Northants is a great place to build your career. With a focus on professional development, wellbeing, mentoring and support, we are committed to helping our people thrive. Above all, you’ll share our THRIVE values and our ambition to deliver high-quality legal services that make a meaningful difference to our communities. About us At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people. Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain what DEI means to us. If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email careers@westnorthants.gov.uk for support. Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications, so we recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD - Sheffield, Yorkshire

£65 to £65 an hour

On-siteContractFull time

Adult Social Care Lawyer (Hybrid) needed in Sheffield, £65ph PAYE - Reference: 000B 2086 / 1 Adult Social Care Lawyer (solicitor, barrister or legal executive) to join a busy team with a mixed case load of adult social care work involving Court of Protection, mental health, and financial matters. This is a Full time role on a temporary contract basis. If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number. Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared. Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage. You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website www.essentialemploy.co.uk.

Kingston and Sutton Council - Sutton

£58,461 to £67,575 a year

HybridPermanentFull time

Lead, develop and uphold expert adult safeguarding practice, bridging strategic priorities and operational delivery in order to protect Sutton residents at risk of harm. Responsibilities In this role, you won't just be managing a workload; you will be the go-to safeguarding specialist responsible for driving forward excellent practice. On a day-to-day basis, you will be expected to: Mentor and Empower Staff: Deliver high-quality coaching, mentoring, and reflective case supervision, acting as a supportive practice leader and stepping up to provide management oversight when the Team Manager is away. Shape Policy and Training: Translate the latest research and legislation into practical reality by designing and delivering engaging safeguarding training, policies, and practice guidance, across internal teams and multi-agency partners. Model Best Practice in Complex Cases: Step in to directly handle and model expert statutory social work practice for the most complex, high-risk cases involving adults at risk and their carers. Drive Quality and Performance: Lead regular casework audits and quality assurance checks to ensure the teams consistently meet key performance indicators and remain prepared for regulatory framework inspections. Champion Multi-Agency Collaboration: Act as the organisation’s Self-Care Support Lead and Person in Position of Trust (PIPOT) Lead, chairing professional meetings and fostering strong, collaborative relationships with external partner agencies.

Essex County Council - Chelmsford, Essex

£38,487 to £51,834 a year

HybridPermanentFull time

Register your interest here to be notified of upcoming Occupational Therapist opportunities within Essex County Council's Adult Social Care services. We welcome expressions of interest from experienced and Newly Qualified Occupational Therapists. About Our Occupational Therapist Roles 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. Our Occupational Therapists work in partnership with people, their families, and carers-listening, understanding, and co-creating person-centred and strengths-based solutions that support individuals to live life on their terms. We recognise that everyone's journey is different and with the right support, each one can be meaningful and fulfilling. 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. Being an Occupational Therapist at Essex County Council is as diverse as it is rewarding. Working across all areas of adult social care within the framework of our statutory Care Act requirements, you'll have the opportunity to practice creatively, carrying out holistic assessments, delivering meaningful interventions, and ensuring safeguarding is at the heart of everything you do. Join us and you could find yourself making an impact in housing, commissioning, provider quality, organisational safeguards, mental health or learning disabilities, to name a few. 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 an Occupational Therapist registered with HCPC 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'll be able to demonstrate evidence-based practice, with an awareness of financial considerations and risk. You will have strong communication skills, with the ability to develop strong relationships with partner agencies and the local community to provide a supportive framework. This role involves travelling around Essex and beyond. 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 they're also warm, welcoming, friendly and supportive. Our fantastic team managers are here to 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 professional registration fees! Whatever you want to achieve in your career, you can do it here. Apply now. For more information, please 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