Senior Adult Social Worker

Hertfordshire Local Area Partnership; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government agency in England seeks a Senior Social Worker. This role involves assessing and managing care for individuals within the community, promoting independence and well-being. The ideal candidate will have a Social Work degree and at least 2 years of post-qualification experience. A full UK driving license is required. The position offers a competitive salary and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

£1000 welcome payment

Lease car

Relocation package

Hybrid working arrangements

Qualifications

• At least 2 years post-qualified experience as a Social Worker.
• Completed ASYE program according to Social Work England standards.
• Full UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate social workers and support services.
• Provide emotional support and guidance.
• Assess situations of individuals and families.
• Organize packages of support.

Skills

SWE registration

Community focus

Emotional support

Legal record management

Education

Social Work degree

Tools

Assessment tools

Job description

Job Title

Senior Social Worker

Salary

£42,839 opportunity to progress to £47,181 per annum – pay award pending + £1000 welcome payment, lease car & relocation - terms apply

Hours

37 hours per week

Location

Hertfordshire

Contract Type

Permanent/Fixed Term

Directorate

Adult Care Services

£1000 welcome payment, lease car & relocation package* terms apply

About The Team

We are looking for Senior Social Workers across the following teams:

• Older Peoples Team – OP Team West - Harpenden & Villages Locality Team (Apsley, Hemel Hempstead) 37 hours per week
• Connected Lives Gateway Team – Gateway North, Farnham House, Stevenage – 37 hours per week
• Adult Disability Team – East - Autism specialist - fixed term/secondment

The Older Person Service is a dynamic service that works across the community under the Care Act to safeguard, assess, plan support and review adults and cares with long term health and social care needs. We offer hybrid working arrangements, flexible working practices, community engagement and volunteer activities, and support your continuous Learning & Development.

Role Overview

Be part of the front door to adult social care in Hertfordshire, focusing on prevention, early intervention, and short-term support. This role involves traveling throughout Hertfordshire to visit residents' homes and the office, providing crucial information and support to prevent, reduce, and delay the need for statutory services. You will work within a 12-week pathway to connect people with resources that empower them to manage their lives independently. Specialist training will be provided to assess functional ability and utilise technology and equipment-based solutions.

About The Role – Responsibilities

• Coordinating different social workers and support services
• Managing schedules and handling issues or concerns within the community
• Providing emotional support and guidance to individuals and families
• Assessing and reviewing the situations of individuals and families
• Organising and managing packages of support to enable people to lead fuller lives
• Making referrals to other agencies and participating in multidisciplinary teams
• Maintaining accurate records and preparing reports for legal action

About You – Qualifications

You will be a SWE registered Social Worker, at least 2 years post qualified, who has successfully completed an ASYE program working to the Social Work England professional standards. You will undertake Care Act assessments for eligible current and historical cases, using our Connected Lives strategy to review and manage packages of care. You may also actively undertake a specialist role (e.g., AMHP, Best Interest Assessor or Practice Educator) or have a place secured on a course, or commit to undertaking this as soon as appointed.

This is a fast-paced, community-focused environment. A full UK driving licence is required. Hybrid working is available, with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office.

Additional Information

• The role supports discharge to assess to improve outcomes and reduce hospital stays.
• Secondment information: The Autism position is open to secondments. If you work for a Local Authority and wish to be considered as a Secondment, please complete the Secondment Form; otherwise the role is Fixed Term.
• Disability Confident: We are a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria.
• Safeguarding: This role requires a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.
• Driving: You’ll need the ability to drive or travel around Hertfordshire, using your own transport or a company car.
• English Fluency: You must be able to converse in English; if language needs require a sign language interpreter, arrange accordingly.

Interviews will be arranged as applications are received.

How to Apply

As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV, including employment history and any gaps. Include training/qualifications and examples of how you meet the requirements. A short covering paragraph is encouraged.

Other Information

• Referrals increase your chances of interviewing.
• Secondment note: The Autism position is open to secondments (see above).

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. This role has been identified as requiring a DBS check. Driving and English fluency requirements apply. Please contact [e-mail] for an informal discussion about the role.