Social Worker

Essex County Council | Locum | £36 per hour | Hybrid Working

Essex County Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Children with Disabilities Team. This is a specialist role supporting children and young people with complex needs, ensuring they are safeguarded and receive the right level of support to achieve positive outcomes.

You will work within a multi-agency framework, delivering high-quality assessments, care planning, and statutory interventions across the child’s journey.

In this role, you will:

Manage a caseload of children with disabilities and complex needs

Undertake Child and Family Assessments and statutory visits

Complete and review Child in Need, Child Protection, and Looked After Children plans

Work closely with families, carers, schools, and health professionals

Contribute to Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) processes where required

Promote strengths-based and child-centred practice

Maintain accurate and high-quality case recordings

What You’ll Need:

Social Work England Registration

Social Work Qualification

Experience within a Children with Disabilities team or working with complex needs

Strong assessment and multi-agency working skills

Ability to manage risk and deliver effective interventions

What You Can Expect:

£36 per hour

37 hours per week

Hybrid working arrangements

Supportive team environment

Why Sheldon Phillips?

Because we actually listen to what you need. We’re not just here to fill roles—we’re here to find you the right fit in a supportive and rewarding team. That’s why social workers trust us to help them take the next step in their careers.

If you want to know more about this Social Worker – Children with Disabilities role in Essex, give Ellis Russell a call on (phone number removed) – let’s have a chat!

And don’t forget – if you refer a friend and we place them, you’ll get £300 as a thank you! (Terms and conditions apply)