Salary Basis Per annum
Leave Entitlement 32 days
Application Deadline 09/07/2026, 23:55
About the Role
Lead, develop and uphold expert adult safeguarding practice, bridging strategic priorities and operational delivery to protect Sutton residents at risk of harm.
Responsibilities
Mentor and Empower Staff: Deliver high‐quality coaching, mentoring, and reflective case supervision; provide management oversight when the Team Manager is away.
Shape Policy and Training: Translate research and legislation into practical training, policies, and guidance for internal teams and multi‐agency partners.
Model Best Practice in Complex Cases: Directly handle and model expert statutory social work practice for high‐risk adult cases.
Drive Quality and Performance: Lead casework audits and quality assurance to meet key performance indicators and prepare for regulatory inspections.
Champion Multi‐Agency Collaboration: Act as Self‐Care Support Lead and Person in Position of Trust (PIPOT) Lead, chair professional meetings, and foster relationships with external partners.
About You
We are looking for a dedicated, highly skilled social work professional who balances technical expertise with empathy.
Essential Qualifications & Professional Standing
Qualified Social Worker: Possess a professional Social Work Degree and active registration with Social Work England (SWE).
Advanced Training: Evidence of post‐qualifying training relevant to a social work specialism (e.g., Safeguarding).
Vetting: Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and relevant Council vetting.
Essential Experience & Skills
Statutory Expertise: Minimum 4 years of post‐qualifying experience within Adult's Statutory Services, with a robust track record in assessments, support planning, risk analysis, and case reviews.
Complex Case & Line Management: Minimum 3 years of autonomous management of high‐complexity cases, risk decision‐making under pressure, and line‐management responsibilities.
Legal & Technical Knowledge: Working knowledge of the Care Act (2014), Mental Capacity Act (2005), and related safeguarding legislation.
Quality Assurance: Proven experience in auditing casework, implementing procedures, and chairing multi‐agency meetings.
Communication & Autonomy: High‐level written and oral communication skills; confident in making judgements independently.
Flexibility & Presence: Excellent organisational skills, ability to meet deadlines, work from the office, and conduct essential home visits and meetings.
Desirable Requirement
Holding a Best Interests Assessor (BIA) qualification is highly desirable.
Our Offer to You
A generous annual leave entitlement of 26‐32 days plus bank holidays (pro‐rata if part‐time).
Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, adoption and dependants leave.
Two volunteering days per year.
Flexible Working – Smarter Working Scheme (dependent on the role).
Adjustable and agile working arrangements using Google Chromebooks.
Learning and development portal with a range of courses.
Discounts on local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres.
Interest‐free season ticket loans.
Local Government Pension Scheme.
Bicycle loan facilities and cycle‐to‐work scheme.
Electric vehicle leasing scheme.
Confidential health & wellbeing and counselling support.
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