Senior Social Worker - Locality Team: Lead & Safeguard

Community Care Live; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A social care provider in Wokingham is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join their Adult Social Care locality team. The candidate will manage complex caseloads, supervise other social workers, and complete Care Act assessments. Strong decision-making, risk assessment skills, and teamwork are essential. The position offers a competitive rate of £38 per hour and ongoing contract, providing opportunities within a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Dedicated specialist consultant

Access to various jobs across the UK

Reliable payroll

Free DBS and compliance service

£500 referral fees

Qualifications

• Strong decision-maker able to work at pace in a locality team.
• Excellent communicator who supports a positive team culture.
• Highly skilled in risk assessment and management with safeguarding experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and provide oversight to qualified social workers.
• Complete care assessments to a high standard.
• Manage a varied caseload balancing operational priorities.

Skills

Decision making

Communication

Risk assessment

Team collaboration

Tools

Mosaic

Job description

A social care provider in Wokingham is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join their Adult Social Care locality team. The candidate will manage complex caseloads, supervise other social workers, and complete Care Act assessments. Strong decision-making, risk assessment skills, and teamwork are essential. The position offers a competitive rate of £38 per hour and ongoing contract, providing opportunities within a dynamic team environment.