Does Essex County Council sponsor Skilled Worker visas?

SEND Inclusion Partner Fixed Term, Full Time £44,258 to £52,068 per annum Location: Chelmsford Working Style: Community-based worker Closing Date: 14th September 2026 This role will be offered as a fixed-term contract or secondment until August 2027. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role, so applicants must have current, unrestricted right to work in the UK for this period. Essex County Council has embarked upon a programme of change for provision and services with the ambition to pro…

Locum Social Worker, CIC West Temporary (3 months), Full Time £225 PAYE/£288 Umbrella Location: Harlow Working Style: Fixed-base worker Closing Date: Thursday 3rd September 2026 Here in Essex, we continue to raise the bar about practice and our investment in our workforce is second to none. It’s an exciting time to join us. Not only have we been named Outstanding by Ofsted, we are delighted and at the same time humbled to have been crowned Social Work Employer of the Year for the second time in…

Social Worker - Assessment & Intervention, West Essex Permanent, Full Time £36,124 to £51,834 per annum Location: Harlow Working Style: Community-based worker Closing Date: 10th September 2026 This position is open to Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSWs) and Experienced Social Workers. (The starting salary for a NQSW is £36,124 per annum and this will rise to £38,487 per annum on successful completion of the ASYE programme). Here in Essex, we continue to raise the bar about practice and our i…

Adults Social Worker – Early Help & Wellbeing Fixed Term / Secondment, Full Time £38,487 to £51,834 per annum Location: Chelmsford, Braintree & Maldon Working Style: Community-based worker This vacancy is available as a fixed term contract or secondment opportunity for up to 12 months to cover maternity leave. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must have a current, unrestricted right to work in the UK. About the Team The Early Help & Wellbeing Team is a…

Head of Occupational Therapy Services Permanent, Full Time £69,241 to £78,950 per annum Location: Chelmsford / Essex Working Style: Anywhere worker Occupational Therapy has a critical role to play in transforming Adult Social Care. In Essex, we believe Occupational Therapists are central to helping people remain independent, connected and in control of their lives. We are seeking an exceptional leader who can champion the profession's contribution to Inclusive Essex, driving a strengths-based c…

Adults Social Worker - West Essex (Expression of Interest) Permanent, Full Time £38,487 to £51,834 per annum Location: Harlow, Epping & Uttlesford 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 services in West Essex. We welcome expressions of interest from Experienced and Newly Qualified Social Worker’s (NQSW). The starting salary for a NQSW is £36,124 per annum, rising to …

Social Worker Family Worker (Link Role), West Essex Permanent, Full Time £38,487 to £51,834 per annum Location: Harlow Working Style: Community-based worker Closing Date: 1st September 2026 Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must have a current, unrestricted right to work in the UK. We currently have permanent and Fixed Term/Secondment Opportunities (12 months) We’re recruiting for Social Workers (Link Family Workers) to join our high-performing Family …

SEND Careers Support Officer Permanent, Full Time £33,049 to £37,698 per annum Location: Chelmsford Working Style: Community-based worker Closing Date: 26th August 2026 Interview Dates: 3rd & 4th September 2026 The Role The SEND Careers Advice Service forms part of Preparing for Adulthood under SEND Strategy & Innovation , supporting children and young people aged 0 to 25 years who have special educational needs and / or disabilities, and their families. Under the direction of the SEND Careers …

Personal Advisor Fixed Term, Full Time £33,049 to £37,698 per annum Location: Basildon Working Style: Anywhere worker Closing Date: 31st August 2026 Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must have a current, unrestricted right to work in the UK. This is a fixed term contract / secondment opportunity for a period of 11 months. Here in Essex, we continue to raise the bar about practice and our investment in our workforce is second to none. It’s an exciting t…

Compliance and Monitoring Officer - Braintree District Council Braintree, Essex Full-Time, Temporary 37 Hours per Week 6 Months Contract £20.00 PAYE / £25.61 Umbrella per hour Closing Date: Monday 24 th August 2026 Essex County Council are delighted to be advertising the role of Compliance and Monitoring Officer on behalf of Braintree District Council. Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate will be required to work on-site, 5 days per week. The Opportunity: To support the Oper…

Compliance and Monitoring Officer - Braintree District Council Braintree, Essex Full-Time, Temporary 37 Hours per Week 6 Months Contract £20.00 PAYE / £25.61 Umbrella per hour Closing Date: Monday 24th August 2026 Essex County Council are delighted to be advertising the role of Compliance and Monitoring Officer on behalf of Braintree District Council. Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate will be required to work on-site, 5 days per week. The Opportunity: To support the Opera…

Family Worker (Link Role) Fixed Term, Full Time £33,049 to £37,698 Per Annum Location: Basildon Working Style: Community-based worker Closing Date: Thursday 27th August 2026 at 11.59pm. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must have a current, unrestricted right to work in the UK. Please note that this is a Fixed Term Contract / Secondment opportunity for a period of 12 months. Here in Essex, we continue to raise the bar about practice and our investment …

Senior Instructor - Essex Outdoors Mersea and Essex Outdoors Harlow Permanent, Full Time £26,840 to £31,576 per annum Location: East Mersea and Harlow Working Style: Fixed-base worker Join Essex Outdoors and help inspire the next generation through adventure, learning and the outdoors. Essex Outdoors is a leading provider of outdoor education and residential experiences for schools across the East of England. With ambitious plans to grow our reach nationally, our vision is to establish Essex Ou…

Wellbeing, Public Health and Communities Officer Fixed Term / Secondment, Full Time £30,049 to £35,351 per annum Location: Chelmsford Working Style: Anywhere worker This is a fixed term contract or secondment opportunity for up to 19 months. Interviews will be held on Thursday 26 th August 2026. The Team Bring your passion, your ideas and your energy – Help shape the future of Public Health in Essex. At Essex County Council, our Wellbeing, Public Health and Communities team is driven by a share…

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 completion of the ASYE programme. We're an adult social care service that wants to see citizens of Essex have as much choice and control over the way they live their lives as possible. We…

Adults Social Worker – Harlow North & South Neighbourhood Team Permanent, Full Time £36,124 to £51,834 per annum Location: Harlow / West Essex 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 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 comple…

Senior Instructor - Essex Outdoors Mersea and Essex Outdoors Harlow Permanent, Full Time £26,840 to £31,576 per annum Location: East Mersea and Harlow Working Style: Fixed-base worker Join Essex Outdoors and help inspire the next generation through adventure, learning and the outdoors. Essex Outdoors is a leading provider of outdoor education and residential experiences for schools across the East of England. With ambitious plans to grow our reach nationally, our vision is to establish Essex Ou…