4Recruitment Services

Locum ASC Senior Social Worker

Essex
February 20, 2026
Deadline date:
£233 - £299 / day

Job Description

Locum ASC Senior Social Worker

Temporary, Full Time

£233 PAYE / £299 Umbrella

Location: Braintree

With a strong focus on transformation, prevention and early intervention, Adult Social Care is committed to delivering high-quality, sustainable services that empower adults to live independently.

The Role – Mid Essex Neighbourhood Team

As a Senior Social Worker within the Mid Essex Neighbourhood Team (covering Chelmsford, Maldon and Braintree), you will:

  • Manage a complex caseload
  • Provide specialist advice and support to colleagues
  • Undertake assessments, reviews, mental capacity assessments and safeguarding work
  • Work closely with health, housing and voluntary sector partners
  • Promote independence, recovery and positive outcomes

You will have:

  • At least 3 years’ post-qualified Social Work experience
  • Strong risk assessment and decision-making skills
  • Experience working in complex adult social care settings
  • Evidence of continued professional development
  • Understanding of commissioned care packages and financial implications
  • A driving licence and access to a vehicle (or ability to meet mobility requirements) is essential, as the role involves travel across Essex.

To find out more information please contact Lily at Lilye@4recruitmentservices.com

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.