Senior Practitioner: Safeguarding Adults & Transition LD/MH

Harrow Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

London Borough of Harrow is seeking a Senior Practitioner to join the Transition/Young Adulthood team. The post holder will provide advice and support to social workers and care managers on casework, and will back up the social worker on duty to ensure concerns are acted upon promptly.

You will also support the Team Manager by acting as Safeguarding Adults Manager as required and perform Duty Manager duties.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of Adults legislation and local policies.
• In-depth understanding of London multi-agency safeguarding guidelines.
• Significant safeguarding adults’ enquiry experience.
• Experience supervising social workers, care managers, or students.
• Experience presenting cases at Strategy Meetings or Case Conferences.
• Registration with Social Work England is required.

Responsibilities

• Advise and support social workers and care managers on casework.
• Act as Safeguarding Adults Manager as required.
• Serve as Duty Manager when needed.
• Undertake complex safeguarding enquiries.
• Record actions and decisions clearly on Mosaic.
• Travel for business when required.

Skills

Legislation & policy knowledge

Safeguarding adults experience

Case management

Supervision experience

Presenting cases

Travel for business

Education

Qualified Social Worker (DipSW CQSW or equivalent)

Job description

London Borough of Harrow is seeking a Senior Practitioner to join the Transition/Young Adulthood team. The post holder will provide advice and support to social workers and care managers on casework, and will back up the social worker on duty to ensure concerns are acted upon promptly.

You will also support the Team Manager by acting as Safeguarding Adults Manager as required and perform Duty Manager duties.