Does Essex County Council sponsor Skilled Worker visas?

Register your interest here to be notified of upcoming Social Worker opportunities within Essex County Council's Adult Social Care services in North 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 £38,487 per annum upon successful completion of the ASYE programme. About Our Social Worker Roles We're an adult social care service that wants to see citizens of Essex have as much ch…

Independent Reviewing Officer Permanent & Fixed Term Contract opportunities Full Time, 37 hours per week £48,205 to £57,988 per annum Location: Countywide Closing Date: 28th October 2026 Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must have a current, unrestricted right to work in the UK. The Independent Reviewing Service is looking for skilled and committed Independent Reviewing Officers to join our teams across Mid & North Essex and South & West Essex. We have…

Coroner's Officer Fixed Term, Full Time £30,404 up to £35,769 Location: Chelmsford Closing Date:21st October 2026 Please note this is a fixed term contract opportunity for a period of 1 year The successful candidate will be expected to work from SEAX House, Chelmsford 1 to 2 days per week. While training individuals will be required to attend the office daily. The Opportunity Essex Coroners Service supports four full time Coroners in statutory duties as independent judiciary investigating the u…

Residential Worker Night Support Permanent, Full Time £34,169.20 to £43,232.80 Per Annum Location: Colchester Closing Date: Thursday 22nd October 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. Interview Dates: TBC Are you interested in working with children and young people to make a difference in their lives? If so, then this could be the right opportunity for you. It is an exciting time to…

Coroner's Officer Fixed Term, Full Time £30,404 up to £35,769 per annum Location: Chelmsford Closing Date:21st October 2026 Please note this is a fixed term contract opportunity for a period of 1 year The successful candidate will be expected to work from SEAX House, Chelmsford 1 to 2 days per month. During the training period the successful individual will be required to attend the office daily. The Opportunity Essex Coroners Service supports four full time Coroners in statutory duties as inde…

Coroner's Officer Fixed Term, Full Time £30,404 up to £35,769 Location: Chelmsford Closing Date:21st October 2026 Please note this is a fixed term contract opportunity for a period of 1 year The successful candidate will be expected to work from SEAX House, Chelmsford 1 to 2 days per week. While training individuals will be required to attend the office daily. The Opportunity Essex Coroners Service supports four full time Coroners in statutory duties as independent judiciary investigating the u…

Specialist Senior Educational Psychologist Permanent, Full Time Soulbury Scale B from 3 to 5 plus SPA Location: Chelmsford Working Style: Anywhere worker Closing Date: 29th October 2026 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 salary will pay based on the Soulbury Pay B Scale (plus SPA) with your entry level to the role determining salary. We welcome applications from candidates seeking pa…

Vocational Trainer - Beauty Therapy and Nails Permanent, Part Time £34,668 per annum (full time equivalent) Location: Clacton on Sea Working Style: Community-based worker Closing Date: 23rd October 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 part time opportunity working 8 hours per week with a pro rata salary of £7,495 per annum. Help learners develop the skills, confidence and knowledge …

Ugobus Driver – Saffron Walden Permanent, Part Time Up to £25,959 per annum (full time equivalent) Location: Saffron Walden Working Style: Operational field-based worker Ugobus delivers tailored, accessible transport for businesses, residents, and public-sector organisations across Essex. As part of Essex County Council, we’re proud to provide a friendly, reliable and community‑focused service using our modern fleet of minibuses. We are looking to recruit dedicated and thoughtful individuals to…

Ugobus Driver - Saffron Walden Permanent, Part Time Up to £25,959 per annum (full time equivalent) Location: Saffron Walden Working Style: Operational field-based worker Ugobus delivers tailored, accessible transport for businesses, residents, and public-sector organisations across Essex. As part of Essex County Council, we're proud to provide a friendly, reliable and community‑focused service using our modern fleet of minibuses. We are looking to recruit dedicated and thoughtful individuals to…

Ugobus Driver - Chelmsford Permanent, Part Time Up to £25,959 per annum (full time equivalent) Location: Chelmsford Working Style: Operational field-based worker Ugobus delivers tailored, accessible transport for businesses, residents, and public-sector organisations across Essex. As part of Essex County Council, we're proud to provide a friendly, reliable and community‑focused service using our modern fleet of minibuses. We are looking to recruit dedicated and thoughtful individuals to join ou…

Adults Social Worker - Older Adults Mental Health Fixed Term / Secondment, Full Time £38,487 to £51,834 per annum Location: Chelmsford, Braintree & Maldon Working Style: Anywhere 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 is a fixed term contract or secondment opportunity for up to 12 months to cover maternity leave. We're an adult social care service that wants to see citizens of Essex have…

Community Trainer Permanent, Full Time £34,668 per annum Location: 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. Help people build confidence and develop the skills they need for everyday life At Adult Community Learning (ACL), we believe learning has the power to transform lives, build confidence and create new opportunities. We're looking for a passionate and …

Register your interest here to be notified of upcoming Occupational Therapist opportunities within Essex County Council's Adult Social Care services. We welcome expressions of interest from experienced and Newly Qualified Occupational Therapists. About Our Occupational Therapist Roles 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 think everyone should have the chance to live a full and fu…

About the Team We're an adult social care team that wants to see citizens of Essex have as much choice and control over the way they live their lives as possible. We think everyone should have the chance to live a fulfilling life with people they love and care about, doing things that matter to them and living in a place they can call home. We're determined that with the right support, everyone can maintain or achieve some independence and we're proud to be working to make these ambitions a rea…

Occupational Therapist - Adult Social Care (Expression of Interest) Permanent, Full Time £38,487 to £51,834 per annum Location: All locations across Essex Working Style: Community-based worker Register your interest here to be notified of upcoming Occupational Therapist opportunities within Essex County Council's Adult Social Care services. We welcome expressions of interest from experienced and Newly Qualified Occupational Therapists. About Our Occupational Therapist Roles We’re an adult socia…

Community Trainer Permanent, Full Time £34,668 per annum Location: Maldon 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. Help people build confidence and develop the skills they need for everyday life At Adult Community Learning (ACL), we believe learning has the power to transform lives, build confidence and create new opportunities. We're looking for a passionate and …

Adults Social Worker - North Essex Neighbourhood team Permanent, Full Time £38,487 to £51,834 per annum Location: Colchester Working Style: Community-based worker Closing Date: Monday 12th October 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 think everyone should have the chance to live a full and fulfilling life with people they love and care about, doing things that matter to them and …

Team Manager Family Support and Protection Mid Essex Permanent, Full Time £55,892 to £69,241 Per Annum Location: Chelmsford Working Style: Fixed-base worker Closing Date: 14th October 2026 Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must have a current, unrestricted right to work in the UK. The Children and Families Service champions the development and well-being of children, young people, and families. Our mission encompasses shielding children from neglect an…

Social Worker - Children in Care Mid Essex Permanent, Full Time £36,124 to £51,834 Per Annum Location: Chelmsford Working Style: Community-based worker Closing Date: 13th October 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 vacancy can accommodate a newly qualified social worker Here in Essex, we continue to raise the bar about practice and our investment in our workforce is second to none. It’s…

Senior Practitioner - Family Support & Protection, North Essex Permanent, Part Time £48,205 to £57,988 per annum (full time equivalent) Actual Salary £38,564 to £46,390 per annum (based on 29.6 hours per week) Location: Colchester Working Style: Community-based worker Closing Date: 11th October 2026 Interview Date: 20th October 2026 This is a Part Time position 4 days per week (29.6 hours) Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must have a current, unrestri…

Team Manager Family Support and Protection Mid Essex Permanent, Full Time £55,892 to £69,241 Per Annum Location: Chelmsford Working Style: Fixed-base worker Closing Date: 14th October 2026 Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must have a current, unrestricted right to work in the UK. The Children and Families Service champions the development and well-being of children, young people, and families. Our mission encompasses shielding children from neglect an…

Social Worker - Kinship Assessment Team Permanent, Full Time £36,124.00 to £51,834.00 Per Annum Location: Chelmsford Working Style: Community-based worker Closing Date: 13th October 2026 Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must have a current, unrestricted right to work in the UK. 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 having received our 2 nd Outs…

Targeted Youth Advisor Permanent, Full Time £29,512 to £34,720 Per Annum Location: Harlow Closing Date: Monday 12th October 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 . Interview Date: TBC The Opportunity The Targeted Youth Advisor will play a key role in developing the Youth Service offer by working with identified Young People who are at risk of not engaging in employment, education, an…

School Crossing Patrol Officer - Greensted I&J Schools Permanent, Term Time £13.46 per hour Location: Basildon Working Style: Operational field-based worker STOP! Come and support your local community by joining Essex County Council’s School Crossing Patrol Team as a School Crossing Patrol Officer at Greensted County Infant School, Kirby Road, Basildon SS14 1RX Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must have a current, unrestricted right to work in the UK.…

Senior Practitioner - Placement Finding Team, Mid Essex Permanent, Full Time £48,205.00 to £57,988.00 Per Annum Location: Chelmsford Working Style: Fixed-base worker Closing Date: 5th October 2026 Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must have a current, unrestricted right to work in the UK. 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 having received our…

Fostering Panel and Data Performance Advisor Permanent, Part Time £55,892 to £69,241 to per annum (full time equivalent) Location: Essex Working Style: Community-based worker Closing Date: 23rd 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. Please note that this is a part-time opportunity working 18.5 hours per week with a pro rata salary of £27,946 to £34,620 per annum. Children and Families…

Youth Support Worker - In Training Permanent, Full Time £25,580 per annum £954 Fringe Allowance Location: Basildon Working Style: Community-based worker Closing Date: 6th October 2026 Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must have a current, unrestricted right to work in the UK. Are you looking for a new opportunity to combine paid work with study and achieve a qualification? Do you have a passion to help and support young people? This could be the oppor…

Register your interest here to be notified of upcoming Occupational Therapist opportunities within Essex County Council's Adult Social Care services. We welcome expressions of interest from experienced and Newly Qualified Occupational Therapists. About Our Occupational Therapist Roles 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 think everyone should have the chance to live a full and fu…