🆕 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!