At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage a caseload, conduct risk assessments, and provide purposeful interventions for vulnerable adults.
- Company: Essex County Council is committed to transforming adult social care with a focus on prevention and safeguarding.
- Benefits: Flexible hybrid working model and opportunities to partner with local authorities and the NHS.
- Other info: This role involves travelling around Essex; a driving licence is essential.
- Why this job: Join a CQC Good-rated team dedicated to innovative person-centred partnership working.
- Qualifications: Qualified social worker with current registration and at least 3 years post-qualifying experience required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Temporary (2 months), Full Time £225 PAYE / £288 Umbrella
Location: Maldon
Working Style: Anywhere worker
Closing Date: 17th June 2026
The Role
ECC Adult Social Care continues its transformation from a focus on long‑term care support to a model built on four key principles: prevention, early intervention, enablement and safeguarding. The goal is to help people, their families and carers access information and tools to live healthily and independently, responding proactively to growing service demand while respecting the Council’s financial constraints.
You will support adults and their families with complex social needs, especially those who are more vulnerable due to disability, exclusion or diminished capacity, and maximise their potential to live independently. You will manage a caseload, including risk assessment and purposeful intervention through direct work, commissioned services and review. With a focus on the most complex and challenging adult cases, you will ensure safeguarding and share best practice with a multi‑disciplinary team as a Social Worker. This dynamic role promotes innovative person‑centred partnership working with adults, their informal carers and statutory and non‑statutory services to support mental health, well‑being and outcomes.
The Team
The ASC Integrated Neighbourhood Team assesses, reviews and safeguards adults at home or in residential placements. The team works closely with health and other partners within the neighbourhood to enable adults and their carers to live safely and independently and to prevent readmission to hospital. We are looking for a passionate Social Worker to join our Neighbourhood team. The team operates a 7‑day rota, with a required 37‑hour work week Monday‑Friday 9:00 to 5:30.
About Us
Essex County Council is committed to raising the bar on practice and invests heavily in its workforce. Recently assessed by CQC as Good, it is an exciting time to join. We have adopted a hybrid working model that offers flexibility to work remotely or from the office. Our offices are located in Chelmsford, Maldon and Witham, giving you opportunities to partner with local authorities and the NHS.
About you
You should be a qualified social worker with current Social Work England registration and at least 3 years post‑qualifying experience (including a minimum of 2 within ASC). You have significant experience modeling good practice and providing advice and guidance in complex situations. As a subject‑matter expert you possess a comprehensive understanding of current legislation, regulations and guidance. Experience chairing meetings with clients, family members, carers and multi‑agency professionals is essential. You should be able to develop strong relationships with partner agencies and the local community to support vulnerable adults.
You’ll also bring:
- Evidence of continuing professional development and capability of practice in accordance with current professional standards.
- An in-depth understanding of the financial implications of commissioned care packages.
- The ability to make clear decisions, highlight and limit potential risks associated with interventions.
This role involves travelling around Essex and beyond. A driving licence and car – or the ability to meet mobility requirements through other means – is essential.
Why Essex?
Essex County Council covers 1,300 square miles from the M11 corridor to the Thames Estuary, including major population centres such as Chelmsford, Colchester, Basildon and Harlow. Joining here offers real choice and opportunity for your career.
Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and is committed to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum requirements. Please speak to recruiters if you require reasonable adjustments during the process. We are also committed to interview veterans and care leavers who meet the role’s minimum requirements.
What you should do next
If you are interested in learning more about this role, we would love to hear from you. Please apply via the Working for Essex website.
Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
Locum ASC Social Worker in Chelmsford employer: Essex County Counci
Essex County Council covers 1,300 square miles and offers a dynamic work environment. The council invests heavily in its workforce and promotes a Disability Confident Leader status. Offices are located in Chelmsford, Maldon, and Witham, providing ample collaboration opportunities.
