Social Worker – D-BIT South, South

Social Worker – D-BIT South, South Essex

Contract type: 12‑month secondment / Fixed‑term, Full‑time (37 hours a week)

Salary: £34,902 – £50,081 per annum (depending on experience)

Location: Basildon, Essex

Working style: Community‑based worker ઠ

Closing date: 18 January 2026 (23:59)

Eligibility: Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSW) and Experienced Social Workers

Pay details: Start at £31,161 (NQSW) rising to £34,712 after ASYE. Experienced: £34,712 – £46,751 per annum.

D‑BIT Core Teams support children, young people and families where relationship strain risks child estrangement. Using a strengths‑based, solution‑focused approach we help families rediscover and build on what works.

• Work flexibly with children, young people and families in homes and community settings, often during afternoons, evenings and occasional weekends.
• Collaborate closely with referring social workers and partner agencies.
• Develop skills in solution‑focused practice through direct work, supervision and team reflection.

• Recognised social work qualification (Diploma, degree, Masters, CQSW, CSS or equivalent) acak and current registration with HCPC.
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• Evidence of continuing professional development aligned with relevant competency frameworks.
• Experience with in a social work setting, managing challenging social and family situations.
• Strong communication skills; ability to engage diverse groups.
• Capability to build relationships with partners, agencies and adlaw community.
• Understanding value‑for‑money intervention delivery.
• Evidence of clear decision making to manage risks.

Mobile throughout a wider operational area, including travelling around the county of Essex and beyond; driving licence required or alternative means to meet mobility needs.

As part of employment with Essex County Council, a DBS check may be required; a DBS update service registration will be necessary and maintained annually.

Essex County Council is a Disability Confident Leader and commits to interviewing all disabled applicants who meet the minimum requirements. We also interview veterans and care leavers who meet the minimum requirements.

Support is provided for unpaid carers and flexible working arrangements are available.

Please contact Olly Harvey – South Apache Manager for an informal chat:

Read more about children & Families on our website and watch the ‘No Magic’ Children & Families video.

Questions or further requests: resourcing.team.au? (original email: ).