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42 Social Worker jobs in Essex

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Typical starting pay for social worker roles here: £44,000/yr (median of 30 adverts that state pay)

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Pays 16% above typicalNew

Social Worker – Family Help Team (Children's Services)

Tripod Partners

Location
Badgers Dene, Grays
Pay
£50,918 – £79,040
Job type
Contract
Posted
Today

Social Worker – Family Help Team (Children's Services) Location: Grays, Thurrock Area: Essex Children's Social Care Job Type: Locum / Temporary Start Date: 7 December 2026 Contract Length: To be confirmed Positions Available: 2 Job Overview Thurrock Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Children's Social…

Social Worker

Jobs by Adzuna

Location
Barking, Essex
Pay
£21,600 – £25,200
Job type
Full-time
Posted
Today

Aspiring Social Worker Job Title: Learning Support Assistant - Special School Are you an aspiring social worker looking to gain valuable experience working with children and young people with special educational needs? We are looking for enthusiastic, caring and dedicated individuals to join a special school in…

Social Worker

Jobs by Adzuna

Pays 52% above typicalNew

Children Social Worker

SW Locums

Location
Barkingside, Ilford
Pay
£66,976 – £72,384
Job type
Contract, Full-time
Posted
Yesterday

FOSTERING SOCIAL WORKER – REDBRIDGE COUNCIL London | Up to £34.80 per hour (Umbrella) | Locum Opportunity SW Locums Ltd is currently recruiting an experienced and passionate Fostering Social Worker to join Redbridge Council's Children's Services team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Social Worker who…

Social Worker

Jobs by Adzuna

Location
Essex, Eastern England
Pay
£79,040
Posted
Yesterday

Liquid Personnel is recruiting Social Worker for its client's Children Looked After team at Essex. You will support children and young people in care, ensuring their safety, wellbeing and long-term stability through effective care planning and ongoing support. What will your responsibilities be? Manage a caseload of…

Social Worker

Jobs by Adzuna

Location
Romford, Essex
Pay
£78,041
Posted
Yesterday

Liquid Personnel is recruiting Social Worker for its client's Children in Care Team at Romford. We are seeking an experienced Social Worker to join a busy Children in Care Team. You will support children and young people in care, ensuring their safety, wellbeing and long-term stability through effective care planning,…

Social Worker

Jobs by Adzuna

Location
Eastwick, Harlow
Pay
£36,124
Job type
Contract, Full-time
Posted
Yesterday

Adults Social Worker – Neighbourhood Team Permanent, Full Time £36,124 to £51,834 per annum Location: Epping & Harlow Working Style: Community-based worker Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must have a current, unrestricted right to work in the UK. This advert is open to…

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Jobs by Adzuna

Pays 14% above typical

Adults Social Worker - Mid Essex (Expression of Interest)

Essex County Council

Location
Maldon, Essex
Pay
£50,000 – £59,999
Job type
Contract, Full-time
Posted
2 days ago

Adults Social Worker - Mid Essex (Expression of Interest) Permanent, Full Time £38,487 to £51,834 per annum Location: Chelmsford, Braintree & Maldon Working Style: Community-based worker Register your interest here to be notified of upcoming Social Worker opportunities within Essex County Council's Adult Social Care…

Social Worker

Jobs by Adzuna

Pays 14% above typical

Adults Social Worker - Neighbourhood Team

Essex County Council

Location
Essex, Eastern England
Pay
£50,000 – £59,999
Job type
Contract, Full-time
Posted
2 days ago

Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must have a current, unrestricted right to work in the UK. This advert is open to Experienced and Newly Qualified Social Worker's (NQSW). The starting salary for a NQSW is £36,124 per annum, rising to £38,487 per annum upon successful…

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Jobs by Adzuna

Location
Harlow, Essex
Pay
£36,124 – £51,834
Job type
Permanent, Full-time
Posted
2 days ago

Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must have a current, unrestricted right to work in the UK. This advert is open to Experienced and Newly Qualified Social Worker's (NQSW). The starting salary for a NQSW is £36,124 per annum, rising to £38,487 per annum upon successful…

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Jobs by Adzuna

Trainee Social Worker

THE FRONTLINE ORGANISATION

Location
Willows Green, Chelmsford
Pay
£44,000
Job type
Contract
Posted
3 days ago

Approach Social Work Make your work something you're proud of. Approach Social Work is a fully funded training programme that helps people from all professional backgrounds become children's social workers. You'll gain the training, hands-on experience and support to build the skills needed to help children and…

Social Worker

Jobs by Adzuna

Trainee Social Worker

THE FRONTLINE ORGANISATION

Location
Badgers Dene, Grays
Pay
£44,000
Job type
Contract
Posted
3 days ago

Approach Social Work Make your work something you're proud of. Approach Social Work is a fully funded training programme that helps people from all professional backgrounds become children's social workers. You'll gain the training, hands-on experience and support to build the skills needed to help children and…

Social Worker

Jobs by Adzuna

Trainee Social Worker

THE FRONTLINE ORGANISATION

Location
Eastwick, Harlow
Pay
£44,000
Job type
Contract
Posted
3 days ago

Approach Social Work Make your work something you're proud of. Approach Social Work is a fully funded training programme that helps people from all professional backgrounds become children's social workers. You'll gain the training, hands-on experience and support to build the skills needed to help children and…

Social Worker

Jobs by Adzuna

Location
Essex, Eastern England
Pay
£77,740
Job type
Contract, Full-time
Posted
6 days ago

Eden Brown Synergy is currently recruiting an experienced Senior Social Worker to join Essex County Council's Adult Social Care Centralised Safeguarding Triage Team. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of an innovative service, supporting the triage and management of new safeguarding concerns and ensuring…

Social Worker

Jobs by Adzuna

Social Worker - Kinship

Thurrock Council

Location
Badgers Dene, Grays
Pay
£40,317 – £45,933
Job type
Contract, Full-time
Posted
1 week ago

Description Job Title: Social Worker - Kinship Salary: £40,317 - £45,933 per annum Grade: E Contract Type: Fixed Term - 12 months Working Hours: 37 hours per week About the Department There are over 140,000 children in Kinship Care in the United Kingdom, whether formally through a Court Order or informally through…

Social Worker

Jobs by Adzuna

AMHP Senior Social Worker

Essex County Council

Location
Danbury, Chelmsford
Pay
£48,205 – £57,988
Job type
Contract, Full-time
Posted
1 week ago

AMHP Senior Social Worker Permanent, Full Time or Part Time £48,205 to £57,988 per annum (FTE) 10% flat-rate allowance and AMHP allowance of £2,400 per annum Location: Danbury & Countywide across Essex Working Style: Community-based worker Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants…

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Jobs by Adzuna

AMHP Senior Social Worker

Essex County Council

Location
Colchester, Essex
Pay
£50,000 – £59,999
Job type
Contract, Full-time
Posted
1 week ago

Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must have a current, unrestricted right to work in the UK. Essex County Council's dedicated Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) Service is undergoing an exciting period of growth and transformation, and we are seeking experienced and…

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Jobs by Adzuna

AMHP Senior Social Worker

Essex County Council

Location
Chelmsford, Essex
Pay
£48,205 – £57,988
Job type
Permanent, Full-time
Posted
1 week ago

Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must have a current, unrestricted right to work in the UK. Essex County Council's dedicated Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) Service is undergoing an exciting period of growth and transformation, and we are seeking experienced and…

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Jobs by Adzuna

Location
Barkingside, Ilford
Posted
Yesterday

Who You Are An enthusiastic, motivated, and dynamic individual with a sound understanding of the legislation and guidance relating to Children’s Social Work. You are passionate and committed to ensuring the welfare and assessed needs of both children and foster carers. You can balance challenging demands and nurture…

Social Worker

Jobs by Adzuna

Location
Willows Green, Chelmsford
Pay
£38,487 – £51,834
Job type
Permanent, Full-time
Posted
1 week ago

Social Worker - Therapeutic Fostering Team Permanent, Full Time £38,487.00 to £51,834.00 Per Annum Location: Essex Working Style: Community-based worker Closing Date: 17th November 2026 Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must have a current, unrestricted right to work in the…

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Jobs by Adzuna

Pays 14% above typical

Social Worker - Therapeutic Fostering Team

Essex County Council

Location
Chelmsford, Essex
Pay
£50,000 – £59,999
Job type
Permanent, Full-time
Posted
1 week ago

Social Worker - Therapeutic Fostering Team Permanent, Full Time £38,487.00 to £51,834.00 Per Annum Location: Essex Working Style: Community-based worker Closing Date: 17th November 2026 Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must have a current, unrestricted right to work in the…

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Jobs by Adzuna

About social worker jobs in Essex

Qualified social workers assess needs, safeguard people at risk and coordinate support.

Across current adverts that state pay, the typical starting rate is £48,000/yr.

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