As a Senior Social Worker you will be responsible for overseeing and supporting the delivery of social services to communities or specific areas.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinating different social workers and support services
• Managing schedules and handling issues or concerns within the community
• Providing emotional support and guidance to individuals and families
• Assessing and reviewing the situations of individuals and families
• Organising and managing packages of support to enable people to lead fuller lives
• Making referrals to other agencies and participating in multidisciplinary teams
• Maintaining accurate records and preparing reports for legal action

About you

You will be a SWE registered Social Worker, at least 2 years post qualified, who has successfully completed an A Supported Year in Employment program working to the Social Work England professional standards. You will undertake The Care Act assessments for eligible current and historical cases, using our Connected Lives strategy to review and manage packages of care.

You will also actively undertake a specialist role, e.g. Approved Mental Health Practitioner, Best Interest Assessor or Practice Educator, have a place secured on a course, or commit to undertaking this as soon as appointed.

The role of a Senior Social Worker is crucial in the discharge to assess model, which aims to improve outcomes for people by reducing the length of hospital stays and promoting independence at home. If this opportunity resonates with you, feel free to reach out. We’re eager to connect and learn more about your interest.

Interview Date: Please note interviews will be arranged as and when applications are received.