Your new role
We are looking for a Senior Social Worker with previous mental health experience and an ability to work independently and as part of a team. You will work with individuals and their families in a person‑centred way, identifying the best resource to assist with service users’ needs and finding creative ways to meet these. You will maintain high standards of care and act as a lead professional to several agreed cases while promoting independence, choice and well‑being of service users and their carers in all aspects of their lives. You will offer comprehensive needs assessment, care planning and risk assessment, ensuring the implementation and review of appropriate care and treatment. You will be fully conversant with statutory legislation and guidance and be expected to supervise qualified and unqualified staff as part of Portsmouth’s commitment to support and nurture its staff.
Job Details
* Full Time
* Permanent
* Portsmouth
* Posted 6 days ago
* £42,000 - £47,000 / Year
* Closes: 15 March 2026
Website
Portsmouth City Council, Local Government
Who is the person summary
You will be a Social Worker registered with Social Work England and have substantial social work experience, including previous work with individuals with mental health difficulties. You will have a thorough understanding of the legislation that governs the adult social care role and a comprehensive awareness of practice to safeguard adults. With knowledge of Adult Social Care eligibility criteria, you will be able to effectively manage a caseload, have good evidence‑based recording skills and excellent assessment skills. With experience in a supervisory role, you will be a good communicator with the ability to deal with conflict and work on your own initiative, organising your own workload while responding to competing demands.
To apply for this job please visit searchjobs.portsmouth.gov.uk.
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