Social Worker - CLS Team 1

Job Description

Job Title: Social Worker, Mental Health
Salary: £39,027 - £44,463 per annum
Grade: E
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 37 hours per week

We are seeking acommitted individual to join us as Social Worker, Mental Health in the CLS1 Integrated Team.

Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for a new challenge?

We are looking for practitioners who are experienced, confident, creative, and empowered to promote change and positive outcomes for adults and who will be committed to our journey of continuing improvement. If you are passionate about the outcomes for adults , committed to direct work and want to make a difference in the life of adults ,we want to hear from you!

We are always on the lookout for talented, enthusiastic and experienced Social Workers ready to take the next step in their career.

This role is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the Community Led Support (CLS) 1 Integrated Team within the Adults and Health Directorate of the Council. You will be required to provide support for adults and multi-disciplinary team of Care and Health Professionals.

Job Purpose

• To safeguard vulnerable adults.
• To provide high quality, research-based casework service to all Adult Social Care service users and hold cases.
• To offer consultation, support, specialist advice and joint working to colleagues within Adult Social Care.
• To promote independent living where safe to do so.
• To comply with and promote legislation, statutory guidance and local policies and procedures.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who has at least two years’ post qualification experience and at least two years' experience of working directly with adults and families in a statutory setting

Essential qualifications: Holds a Social Work Qualification and be registered with Social Work England (SWE).

DBS Check: Enhanced Level with adults and children's barred list

Benefits of Working with Us

At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
• Staff discounts and local offers
• A supportive and inclusive working environment

Important Dates

Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 7th August 2025

Closing Date (Internal & External): 17th August 2025

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

Additional Information

If you have any questions about the role or interview process, please contact:

Francis Allie, Team Manager, CLS Team 1, on 07825 202038 or FAllie@thurrock.gov.uk

To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below:

Download Job Profile (PDF Document)

Application Requirements - [only for safer recruitment/qualified roles – remove if not applicable]

As part of the Safer Recruitment process, Gap Management is required for all Safeguarding roles. Please complete the Gaps in Employment grid provided (refer to the example document for guidance) and upload it under Miscellaneous Documents as part of your application.

If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential, please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications.

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About us

Why Thurrock?

Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.

Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead.

This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.

Our location

Thurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000 residents.

We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes.

Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.

Staff benefits

We offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.

Further information can be found here Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification.

We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.

For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: Thurrock Council