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
1. Supervise, mentor, and support a small team of social workers and/or care coordinators, providing day-to-day leadership, professional guidance, and case oversight.
2. 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
3. Apply a strengths-based, outcomes-focused approach to practice, empowering service users to live as independently as possible.
4. Participate in multidisciplinary working with health, housing, voluntary sector, and other agencies to ensure integrated and pe...