Senior Practitioner

Tripod Partners; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in London is looking for a Senior Practitioner to join their Complex Care Team. This role offers a competitive hourly rate of up to £36 and involves managing complex care cases, providing leadership to social workers, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in adult social care, strong assessment skills, and a commitment to promoting service users' independence. Join us to make a positive impact in the community!

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Supportive team environment

Continuous professional development

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in a complex care or adult social care setting.
• Proven experience of supervising or mentoring other social workers.
• Excellent knowledge of relevant legislation like the Care Act 2014.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex caseload with comprehensive assessments.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to team members.
• Contribute to the improvement of services and adherence to policies.

Skills

Complex case management

Leadership

Assessment skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Registration with Social Work England

Job description

Job Title: Senior Practitioner - Complex Care Team

Location: London Borough of Hackney

Hourly Rate: Up to 36 per hour

Are you an experienced and highly skilled social worker looking for a challenging yet rewarding opportunity? The London Borough of Hackney is seeking a dedicated and passionate Senior Practitioner to join our Complex Care Team.

About the Role: As a Senior Practitioner, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality social work services to individuals with complex care needs within the community. You will manage a diverse caseload, offer expert guidance and support to less experienced colleagues, and contribute to the development and implementation of best practices within the team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a complex caseload, undertaking comprehensive assessments and developing person-centred care plans.
  
• Provide leadership, supervision, and mentoring to social workers within the Complex Care Team.
  
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of services, ensuring adherence to statutory requirements and local policies.
  
• Collaborate effectively with multi-disciplinary teams, external agencies, and service users' families/carers to achieve positive outcomes.
  
• Participate in safeguarding adults processes and uphold the highest standards of professional practice.
  

About You:

• A qualified Social Worker with current registration with Social Work England.
  
• Demonstrable experience in a complex care or adult social care setting.
  
• Proven experience of supervising or mentoring other social workers.
  
• Excellent knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Mental Health Act 1983.
  
• Strong assessment, analytical, and communication skills.
  
• A commitment to promoting independence, choice, and control for service users.
  

What We Offer:

• A competitive hourly rate of up to 36.
  
• The opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative team environment.
  
• Continuous professional development and training opportunities.
  
• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of individuals and their families in Hackney.
  

Join us in making a positive impact on our community!