Senior Adult Social Worker – Locality Team, Care Act Expert

Tripod Partners; Sutton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Tripod Partners is seeking an experienced Senior Adults Social Worker to join the Sutton Locality Team in London Borough of Sutton on a temporary contract. The role focuses on delivering high-quality assessments, care planning, and safeguarding within the Care Act framework.

You will manage complex caseloads, lead multi-disciplinary practice, and work closely with ICB, CHC, CMHT, housing and care providers to ensure person-centred outcomes for service users and carers.

Qualifications

• A recognised Social Work qualification and SW England registration.
• Significant Adult Social Care experience in a similar remit.
• Strong knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and safeguarding practices.
• Ability to lead complex assessments and multi-agency collaboration.
• Excellent report-writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality adult social work assessments and care plans.
• Manage a complex adult social care caseload and risk level.
• Complete Care Act assessments and reviews in a timely manner.
• Undertake carers' assessments and develop person-centred plans.
• Lead safeguarding enquiries under Section 42 when required.
• Manage complex transitions from Children's Services as needed.
• Chair safeguarding meetings and coordinate multi-agency panels.
• Prepare professional reports, care plans and panel applications.
• Provide guidance to less experienced colleagues and contribute to service audits.

Skills

Social Work qualification

SW England registration

Adult social care experience

Care Act 2014 knowledge

Complex case experience

Safeguarding experience

Mental Capacity Act knowledge

Multi-agency collaboration

Risk management skills

Assessment & care planning

Autonomous work

Communication & report writing

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

Tripod Partners is seeking an experienced Senior Adults Social Worker to join the Sutton Locality Team in London Borough of Sutton on a temporary contract. The role focuses on delivering high-quality assessments, care planning, and safeguarding within the Care Act framework.

You will manage complex caseloads, lead multi-disciplinary practice, and work closely with ICB, CHC, CMHT, housing and care providers to ensure person-centred outcomes for service users and carers.