Senior Social Worker

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3 months contract with a local authority

Job Purpose

• We are seeking a committed and experienced Social Worker or Senior Social Worker to step into a First Line Manager role with supervisory responsibilities in our Adult Social Work team. This is a key leadership position that will ensure the delivery of high-quality statutory services under the Care Act 2014, including assessments, support planning, and adult safeguarding.

Key Duties/Accountabilities

• Supervise, mentor, and support a small team of social workers and/or care coordinators, providing day-to-day leadership, professional guidance, and case oversight.
• Ensure the Council meets its statutory responsibilities under the Care Act 2014, including: Completing assessments of need, Support planning and implementation, Risk assessments, Safeguarding adult investigations and enquiries
• Apply a strengths-based, outcomes-focused approach to practice, empowering service users to live as independently as possible.
• Participate in multidisciplinary working with health, housing, voluntary sector, and other agencies to ensure integrated and person-centred support.

Essential Experience Required

• Substantial post-qualifying experience in adult social care is essential.
• Degree or Diploma in Social Work (or equivalent)
• Social Work England registration.

Additional Information

• Working hours: 36 hours per week.
• The role requires an enhanced DBS check.

The role closes soon, please apply ASAP.

Requirements

Requirements

• Substantial post-qualifying experience in adult social care
• Degree or Diploma in Social Work (or equivalent)

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