Social Worker
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 21/08/2026
- Closes
- 06/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for an enthusiastic Social Worker to join the Community Mental Health Team in Chelmsford, Mid Essex. It involves providing holistic, person-centred care, safeguarding, and recovery-focused interventions for adults with mental health needs. You will work within a multi-disciplinary team, collaborating with crisis intervention services, inpatient care, and specialist pathways. The role also includes fulfilling statutory social care duties under the Care Act (2014) and potentially undertaking AMHP training.
Key responsibilities
- Provide high-quality assessment and intervention for service users experiencing a wide range of mental health problems, promoting recovery and independence.
- Deliver strength-based approaches to support recovery and social inclusion for individuals and families.
- Implement the personalisation agenda through strengths-based assessments and fulfil statutory social care duties under the Care Act (2014).
- Following probation, undertake AMHP training if not already qualified, and carry out Mental Health Act assessments and related duties.
Essential criteria
- Social Work Qualification - Degree in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW, CSS or equivalent
- Able to offer coaching and support to students and/or unqualified staff and supervise as required.
- Demonstrates a commitment to highest professional and ethical values.
- Literate in IT/Computer Skills
Desirable criteria
- Studying or willingness to study towards full Post Qualification Award in Social Work
- Communication and presentation skills.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Social Worker
The closing date is 06 September 2026
Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and resourceful Social Worker to join our Community Mental Health Team in Chelmsford, Mid Essex. This role requires a creative and positive approach to meeting the needs of service users, their families, and carers.
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) delivers secondary mental health services across Mid Essex, providing specialist care for individuals with severe or complex mental health needs. As part of the Chelmsford team, you will work closely with crisis intervention services, inpatient care, and specialist pathways such as early intervention in psychosis and personality disorder support. You will also collaborate with GPs through initiatives like the Integrated Mental Health Service, which offers assessments and tailored support plans at GP surgeries, and work alongside Essex County Council to implement the Care Act principles of prevent, reduce, and delay.
Main duties of the job
This role emphasizes holistic, person-centred care, safeguarding, and recovery-focused interventions for adults in the Chelmsford area. You will have the opportunity to exercise professional autonomy while benefiting from the support and expertise of a multi-disciplinary team.
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