Senior Social Work Practitioner – Hybrid Community Leader

SourceFlow; Market Drayton; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Shropshire Council is seeking a Senior Social Work Practitioner for the North Community Team in North Shropshire, covering Market Drayton and Oswestry. The role is community-based with a strong emphasis on promoting independence and safeguarding adults.

Hybrid working with three days in the office is required. Applicants should have extensive experience in adult social care, delivering person-centred care, and managing complex caseloads.

Qualifications

• Undertake comprehensive assessments under the Care Act 2014.
• Manage a caseload of adults with disabilities, older people and carers.
• Contribute to safeguarding procedures and multi-agency responses.

Responsibilities

• Carry out assessments and reviews with a strengths-based approach.
• Support hospital discharge planning and safe community re-ablement.
• Maintain professional records and adherence to statutory duties.

Skills

Assessment skills

Safeguarding

Care planning

Caseload management

Team collaboration

Job description

Shropshire Council is seeking a Senior Social Work Practitioner for the North Community Team in North Shropshire, covering Market Drayton and Oswestry. The role is community-based with a strong emphasis on promoting independence and safeguarding adults.

Hybrid working with three days in the office is required. Applicants should have extensive experience in adult social care, delivering person-centred care, and managing complex caseloads.