Senior Social Practitioner - Lead Complex Cases

Remedy Social Work; Caerphilly; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Caerphilly County Borough Council is seeking a Senior Practitioner to join the Locality team. The role involves supervising Social Workers, Students, Volunteers and Support Workers, and deputising for the Team Manager when required.

You will manage a caseload of complex cases and work to develop high-quality service delivery within current legislation and Directorate policies, collaborating with partner agencies to improve outcomes for vulnerable people.

Qualifications

• Direct supervisory experience of Social Workers, Students, Volunteers and Support Workers.
• Experience delivering social work services within current legislation and Directorate policies.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex cases within required timescales and maintain a mixed complex caseload.
• Provide intervention and support to achieve best outcomes for vulnerable people.
• Assist the team in meeting performance targets and monitor team performance.
• Build effective partnerships with local and national agencies to improve services.
• Collaborate with other Social Services teams and partner agencies.
• Attend training and departmental meetings and provide reports as required.
• Represent the Directorate in panels and court processes as needed.

Job description

Caerphilly County Borough Council is seeking a Senior Practitioner to join the Locality team. The role involves supervising Social Workers, Students, Volunteers and Support Workers, and deputising for the Team Manager when required.

You will manage a caseload of complex cases and work to develop high-quality service delivery within current legislation and Directorate policies, collaborating with partner agencies to improve outcomes for vulnerable people.