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 Please Note: This role is open to candidates already eligible to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this position. Apply now to learn more or get in touch for a confidential chat. Email: zaid@pro-staffing.co.uk Call: 44 208 054 6882 WhatsApp: 44 208 054 6882 Feel free to reach out directly with any questions or to express your interest!