Lead Practitioner – Social Care Direct

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Lead Practitioner in Social Care to support vulnerable adults in North London. This role involves working closely with individuals, families, and external partners to deliver high-quality social work support. You will be responsible for managing complex cases, providing leadership, and ensuring safeguarding principles are upheld. The organization offers a supportive environment with excellent training opportunities, a comprehensive benefits package, and options for flexible working. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable adults, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

31 days annual leave

Local government pension scheme

Hybrid working options

Payroll benefits including gym membership

Excellent training and development opportunities

Employee well-being training programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years post-qualified experience in Adults Social Work.
• SWE registration is mandatory for applicants.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small caseload with safeguarding and court work cases.
• Provide leadership and supervision in social care practice.
• Conduct risk assessments and chair safeguarding meetings.

Skills

Social Work

Leadership

Risk Assessment

Safeguarding

Education

Social Work degree or equivalent

Job description

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Posted:

24.03.2025

Expiry Date:

08.05.2025

Job Description:

Experienced Lead Practitioner – Social Care Direct – North London – (salary: £42,500- £49,370)

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment? Do you have a passion for being on the front line dealing with vulnerable adults at the first instance?

The successful candidate will work in partnership with adults, their families, carers and advocates, colleagues, and external organisations to provide appropriate, professional social work support for vulnerable older people, adults with physical and sensory impairment or learning disability, and carers.

• 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays.
• Access to the local government pension scheme, which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents.
• Work-life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, part-time.
• Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel, and gym membership.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Employee well-being training programs including confidential employee assistance.

Responsibilities

• You will hold a small complex caseload consisting of safeguarding and sometimes court work cases.
• Provide clear and responsive practice leadership and supervision and promote the highest professional standards in social care practice.
• Conduct appropriate risk assessments with individuals, their families, and providers in line with Mental Capacity Legislation and good practice criteria.
• Chair safeguarding meetings and other appropriate multidisciplinary meetings as required by the Team Manager.
• Ensure that the responsibility of safeguarding adults at risk is a fundamental element of the work of your team and that the Making Safeguarding Personal principles are embedded effectively.
• Ensure that the service promotes safety and managed risk in the context of maintaining choice.
• Provide consultation and advice to support social workers and assessment and enablement officers in undertaking assessments and interventions, encouraging the development of high-quality standards and practice within a culture of continuous service improvement, value for money, and safer practice.

Requirements

• Social Work degree or equivalent.
• SWE registration.
• At least 2 years post-qualified experience within Adults Social Work.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.