Senior Practitioner – Lead, Adult Social Care (Hackney)

My Social Work News; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent social work agency based in Hackney, UK, is seeking a Senior Practitioner to join the Case Management Team in Adult Social Services. This ongoing, full-time locum role offers an hourly pay rate of £36.00 and is perfect for an experienced professional looking to lead and support the delivery of person-centred care. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Social Work, comprehensive knowledge of safeguarding legislation, and strong leadership skills to drive service quality and improvement.

Benefits

Continuous professional development opportunities

Supportive environment

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• A minimum of significant experience in Adult Social Care in a statutory setting.
• Experience of supervising staff, mentoring, or acting in a senior/practice lead capacity.
• Strong knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and safeguarding legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead on planning, monitoring, and delivery of work to achieve business objectives.
• Provide effective supervision, appraisal, mentoring, and professional support to staff.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding legislation for adults at risk.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision-making

Supervision

Complex case management

Education

Degree in Social Work

Registered with Social Work England

Job description

A prominent social work agency based in Hackney, UK, is seeking a Senior Practitioner to join the Case Management Team in Adult Social Services. This ongoing, full-time locum role offers an hourly pay rate of £36.00 and is perfect for an experienced professional looking to lead and support the delivery of person-centred care. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Social Work, comprehensive knowledge of safeguarding legislation, and strong leadership skills to drive service quality and improvement.