Job Description
Contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
• An experienced and proactive Senior Social Worker / Specialist Social Worker is required to join a busy Localities Team on a temporary basis.
• The role involves leading complex casework, providing high-quality support to vulnerable service users, and contributing to the delivery of statutory social care responsibilities.
• This is a frontline role focused on safeguarding and promoting independence, wellbeing, and positive outcomes for adults in the community.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
• Manage a complex caseload of adults with care and support needs under the Care Act 2014.
• Carry out person-centred assessments, reviews, and support planning in line with statutory duties.
• Undertake safeguarding enquiries and risk assessments, making appropriate interventions to protect vulnerable individuals.
• Work closely with health professionals, families, and partner agencies to deliver integrated, multi-agency support.
• Provide professional advice and mentoring to less experienced staff as required.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, procedures, and codes of practice.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records and documentation using the local case management system.
Skills/Experience:
• Extensive experience in statutory adult social care settings, particularly in Localities Teams.
• Strong working knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act, and relevant safeguarding legislation.
• Proven ability to manage complex caseloads independently and confidently.
• Effective communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Competent in using electronic case recording systems and standard IT applications.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and contribute to team performance.
Additional Information:
• Qualified Social Worker with active Social Work England registration.
Requirements
• Extensive experience in statutory adult social care settings, particularly in Localities Teams. • Strong working knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act, and relevant safeguarding legislation. • Proven ability to manage complex caseloads independently and confidently. • Effective communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills. • Competent in using electronic case recording systems and standard IT applications. • Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and contribute to team performance.