Senior Social Worker — Lead Adult Care & Safeguarding

Community Care Live; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in England is seeking a qualified Senior Social Worker for its Adult Social Care Team. The role involves guiding and supervising care professionals and ensuring high service standards. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, promoting well-being, and empowering individuals in their care planning. Ideal candidates have a Professional Social Work qualification, current registration with Social Work England, and experience in adult care. This position offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including generous leave and development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Free Eye Tests

Free Onsite Gym

Salary Sacrifice Schemes

Learning & Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Professional Social Work qualification is essential.
• Registration to Social Work England must be current.
• Demonstrable ability to lead and support staff is needed.

Responsibilities

• Assess and review complex needs of customers and their carers.
• Promote a strengths-based approach and maintain relationships with customers.
• Direct, support and undertake risk assessments.

Skills

Professional Social Work qualification

Current registration to Social Work England

Good working knowledge of statutory framework

Ability to lead and supervise staff

Education

Minimum 3 years post qualification experience in Adult Social Care

Tools

EU driving licence

Job description

A local authority in England is seeking a qualified Senior Social Worker for its Adult Social Care Team. The role involves guiding and supervising care professionals and ensuring high service standards. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, promoting well-being, and empowering individuals in their care planning. Ideal candidates have a Professional Social Work qualification, current registration with Social Work England, and experience in adult care. This position offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including generous leave and development opportunities.