Adult SW, Localities

Pertemps; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A social care staffing agency is seeking a Locum Senior Practitioner for adults in Herefordshire. This role offers £38 per hour for up to 37 hours per week with potential for extension. The candidate must have a degree in Social Work, be registered with Social Work England, and possess experience in adult safeguarding and staff supervision. You will lead a team, ensuring high standards in adult care and support documentation and case management activities.

Benefits

Your Own Consultant

Simple, Online Registration

Access to Exclusive Roles

Exceptional Referral Scheme

State of the Art Compliance Software

Fast, Reliable Payroll

Qualifications

• Must hold a degree in Social Work or equivalent qualification.
• Required to be registered with Social Work England.
• Experience with Adult Safeguarding Enquiries and Court Work is a must.
• Prior experience in supervising and supporting staff is essential.
• Enhanced DBS check is required.
• Excellent communication and written skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in the team overseeing adult social care.
• Support adults and their carers in Herefordshire.
• Maintain the highest standards of professional practice.
• Manage and supervise casework and provide consultations.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date management systems.

Skills

Adult Safeguarding Enquiries

Court Work

Duty management

Supervising and supporting staff

Excellent communication skills

Excellent written skills

Education

Degree in Social Work or equivalent

Registered with Social Work England

Completed relevant post-qualifying training

Job description

Adults Senior Practitioner -Localities

£38 per hour

Herefordshire

37 hours p/w

45p per mile business mileage

Our client needssupport from an experienced Locum Senior Practitioner to assist us for up to 3 months (possibility of extension may be available). This role will focus on working with adults in the community, in the South Locality Team, so previous experience working in adult social care is essential.

The Senior Practitioner provides a leadership and line management role within the team. To support and guide work with adults of Herefordshire and their formal/informal carers or agencies to provide a person centred, strength based approach to assessment, case management and review. To ensure that the highest standards of professional practice are maintained by providing supervision, review and development, caseload management, casework monitoring and consultation. To hold a small caseload of more complex cases as appropriate and dependant on Team requirements/support. To ensure that management information systems are kept up to date and are accurate.

What you need:

• A degree in Social Work or equivalent
• Registered with Social Work England
• Prior experience and confidence with Adult Safeguarding Enquiries, Court Work, Duty management and prior experience supervising and supporting staff is essential
• Completed relevant post-qualifying training
• Enhanced DBS check
• Excellent communication and written skills

Why Work with Pertemps Social Care?

✅Your Own Consultant– Your contact will be a social care specialist who knows the sector inside-out, has great connections across the region, and provides the tailored career advice you need to ensure the next step is the best one for you.

✅Simple, Online Registration– Our process is designed to ensure your registration journey is quick and straightforward.

✅Exclusive Roles – you have access to roles exclusive to us

✅Great Incentives– We have an exceptional referral scheme. Recommend your friends and colleagues and earn an introduction fee of £250. We will pay you £250 if you find your own role

✅State of the Art Compliance– We use powerful next-generation software to manage these critical processes are as quick, efficient, and stress-free as possible.

✅Fast, Reliable Payroll– Get paid promptly and securely, every time.

And much more to ensure your job-search is smooth and hassle-free.

Our Roles

We place Social Care Practitioners into a wide range of essential roles, including:

• Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
• Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
• Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
• Looked After Children (LAC)
• Fostering / Adoption
• Children’s & Adult Social Work
• Service Manager / Head of Service
• Team Manager / Assistant Team Manager
• Occupational Therapist

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