Social Worker (Sponsorship Available) At Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Employer: Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Job Title: Social Worker
Location: United Kingdom
Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 per annum
Job Type: Full-time
Closing Date: 22 February 2026

Job Summary

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) is seeking an enthusiastic and resourceful Social Worker to join the Community Mental Health Team in Chelmsford, Mid Essex.

The role requires a creative and positive approach to meeting the needs of service users, their families, and carers. The Social Worker will collaborate with crisis intervention services, inpatient care, specialist pathways such as early intervention in psychosis and personality disorder support, and GPs through the Integrated Mental Health Service. The post also works alongside Essex County Council to implement Care Act principles of prevent, reduce, and delay.

Main Duties

This role emphasizes holistic, person-centred care, safeguarding, and recovery-focused interventions for adults in Chelmsford. Key responsibilities include:

• Providing high-quality assessment and intervention for service users with a wide range of mental health problems, promoting recovery and independence.

• Delivering strength-based approaches to support recovery and social inclusion for individuals and families.

• Implementing the personalisation agenda through strengths-based assessments and fulfilling statutory social care duties under the Care Act (2014).

• Following probation, undertaking AMHP training (if not already qualified) to carry out Mental Health Act assessments and related duties. AMHP work attracts additional pay and reduced caseloads.

• Exercising professional autonomy within a multi-disciplinary team.

About Chelmsford

• Population: ~93,000 residents, median age 37

• 61% of residents are of working age

• Ethnically diverse: 27% identify as other than White British

• Languages spoken: English, Polish, South Asian languages

• Diverse social care needs include support for families, older adults, and culturally diverse communities

About EPUT

EPUT is committed to valuing staff and supporting professional development:

• Supervision and support to fulfil potential

• Inclusive community with engagement events and equality/champion networks

• Mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice, and counselling

• Recognition awards for staff dedication

Benefits

• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years’ service

• Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of pensionable pay

• Staff discounts: Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits

• £8K relocation package for joining from outside Essex

• Interest-free season ticket loans for travel to work

• Flexible working options, job share opportunities, and work bank shifts to supplement income

Training & Career Development

EPUT invests in social worker development and offers:

• Support from the Social Care Leadership Team

• Structured caseload supervision

• Extensive training, including AMHP, EMDR, CBT, DBT

• Specialist roles in Dual Diagnosis, Perinatal, Psychosis, and Personality Disorder

• Career progression opportunities for aspiring leaders and clinical experts

Person Specification

Qualifications:

• Essential: Social Work Qualification (Degree in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW, CSS or equivalent)

• Desirable: Studying or willingness to study for full Post Qualification Award in Social Work

Skills:

• Essential: Ability to coach/support students or unqualified staff, strong professional and ethical values, IT literate

• Desirable: Communication and presentation skills

Other Requirements:

• Disclosure and Barring Service Check

• Current UK professional registration

• Skilled worker sponsorship available

How to Apply

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