Senior Social Worker

Description:

🆕 Senior Social Worker – Early Help & Prevention

📍 Location: Hybrid – Office & Community-Based (South East England)

💼 Division: Adult Social Care | Local Authority

💷 Salary Range: £45,830 – £51,130 (SW3 equivalent)

📅 Closing Date: 20 July 2025

📝 Job Type: Full-time | Permanent

About the Role:

We’re recruiting on behalf of a local authority seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Social Worker to join their Early Help & Prevention team within Adult Social Care.

This role involves managing a complex caseload, supervising and mentoring social care staff, and leading best practice in strength-based, person-centered interventions. You’ll play a key role in supporting vulnerable adults to live independently and safely in the community.

Key Responsibilities:

✔ Supervise and mentor a small team of social workers and care officers

✔ Lead on high-risk adult safeguarding and mental capacity cases

✔ Promote early intervention and person-centered support planning

✔ Work closely with internal teams and external agencies for holistic care delivery

✔ Take part in quality assurance, audits, and service development

✔ Represent the team in multi-agency panels and professional meetings

Essential Requirements:

🔹 Qualified Social Worker with SWE registration

🔹 2–3+ years’ post-qualified experience in adult social care

🔹 Strong knowledge of Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding frameworks

🔹 Confident in clinical supervision, coaching, and decision-making

🔹 Familiarity with case management systems (e.g., MOSAIC or similar)

🔹 Full UK driving license (or willingness to travel within the region)

What’s on Offer:

✅ Competitive salary

✅ Flexible hybrid working model

✅ Career progression and CPD support

✅ Leadership development opportunities

✅ Stable, long-term permanent position