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Social Worker – Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Salary: £39,959–£48,117 per year, plus HCA
Job Title: Social Worker
Employer: Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT)
Location: Rectory Lane Health Centre, Loughton, Essex, IG10 3RU
Band: NHS Band 6
Contract: Fixed-term (6 months)
Working Pattern: Full-time
Closing Date: 1 November 2026
Reference Number: 364-B-311-B
Date Posted: 15 October 2026

About the Role

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting an enthusiastic and resourceful Social Worker to join its Community Mental Health Team in Loughton, West Essex.

The successful candidate will support adults experiencing a range of mental health difficulties, working with service users, their families and carers to promote recovery, independence and social inclusion.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team alongside crisis intervention services, inpatient care, specialist mental health pathways, GP services and Essex County Council. The role focuses on person-centred care, safeguarding, recovery-focused interventions and meeting statutory social care responsibilities.

This opportunity is suitable for an experienced social work professional who wants to develop their clinical expertise while contributing to community mental health services.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct high-quality assessments and deliver appropriate interventions for people experiencing mental health problems.
  • Promote recovery, independence and social inclusion for individuals and families.
  • Use strengths-based approaches to identify service users’ needs, abilities and support networks.
  • Carry out social care assessments and fulfil statutory duties under the Care Act 2014.
  • Support safeguarding and person-centred care within the community mental health setting.
  • Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary professionals and other relevant services.
  • Provide coaching and support to students and unqualified staff, including supervision where required.
  • Following probation, undertake Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) training if not already qualified and carry out Mental Health Act assessments and associated duties.

AMHP work attracts additional pay and a reduced caseload.

Essential Qualifications and Requirements

Applicants must have:

  • A recognised Social Work qualification, such as a Degree in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW, CSS or an equivalent qualification.
  • Current UK professional registration.
  • The ability to coach and support students and/or unqualified staff.
  • A commitment to high professional and ethical standards.
  • IT and computer literacy.

Desirable: Applicants who are studying towards, or willing to study for, a full Post-Qualification Award in Social Work are encouraged. Communication and presentation skills are also desirable.

Training and Career Development

EPUT invests in the professional development of its social workers through structured supervision, specialist training and career progression opportunities.

See also Social Worker

Training and development options include:

  • Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) training.
  • Therapy training in EMDR, CBT and DBT.
  • Opportunities to develop expertise in dual diagnosis, perinatal mental health, psychosis and personality disorders.
  • Support from the Social Care Leadership Team.
  • Development opportunities for aspiring clinical experts and future leaders.

Salary and Employee Benefits

Successful candidates can benefit from:

  • Annual salary of £39,959 to £48,117, plus HCA.
  • 27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 33 days after 10 years of service.
  • An NHS pension with employer contributions of up to 14.5% of pensionable pay.
  • A relocation package of up to £8,000 for eligible candidates moving to Essex to take up the role.
  • Blue Light Card, NHS discounts and other staff benefits.
  • Interest-free season ticket loans for public transport.
  • Flexible working arrangements available from day one for most roles.
  • Job-share opportunities.
  • Access to mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
  • Staff recognition awards and equality and inclusion networks.
  • Opportunities to supplement income and develop skills through bank shifts.

Visa Sponsorship and Right to Work

Visa sponsorship is explicitly welcomed in the job advert. Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust confirms that applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK will be considered alongside all other applications.

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However, sponsorship is not guaranteed. Applicants must meet the relevant immigration, qualification, registration and role-specific requirements.

Candidates applying from overseas should also check the applicable criminal record certificate requirements. Applicants must hold current UK professional registration.

Additional Requirements

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check under the applicable legislation.

Applicants who have lived overseas for 12 months or more, continuously or cumulatively, during the previous 10 years may need to provide criminal record certificates from the relevant countries, subject to the applicable rules.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications through the official NHS Jobs portal before the closing date.

Closing date: 1 November 2026

Contact for Enquiries

For questions about the role, contact:

Claire Purchese
Consultant Social Worker
Email: c.purchese@nhs.net

Employer Information

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT)
Rectory Lane Health Centre
Rectory Lane, Loughton
Essex, IG10 3RU, United Kingdom

Source: NHS Jobs – Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust. Vacancy reference: 364-B-311-B.

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