Senior Social Worker

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Dudley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading council in Dudley is seeking a Senior Social Worker to provide leadership and support to colleagues while working with vulnerable adults. The role involves assessing needs, developing support plans, and promoting independence within the community. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a commitment to professional development.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate professional commitment and high knowledge level.
• Support vulnerable adults in achieving positive outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and professional knowledge to colleagues.
• Assess needs and develop support plans for vulnerable adults.

Skills

Leadership

Professional Knowledge

Critical Thinking

Communication

Creativity

Job description

This vacancy is open for applications from Dudley MBC employees only.

Role Overview

As an exemplary practitioner, you will provide leadership and professional knowledge to colleagues; promote innovation; and model and facilitate reflective practice.

You will work with vulnerable adults who have complex needs to assess their needs and develop support plans to enable them to achieve an optimum level of independence, develop and maintain relationships, and be valued members of their community.

Qualifications and Skills

You should demonstrate professional commitment, a high level of knowledge, critical thinking, communication skills, and creativity to support people in achieving positive outcomes and a good quality of life.

Application Process and Support

To demonstrate Dudley’s commitment to diversity and inclusion and to reduce bias in the recruitment process, your personal data will be anonymised upon application. Please remove your name and date of birth from any attachments before uploading.

Online application forms are the only accepted method for this vacancy. Facilities are available at public libraries within Dudley Borough.

Applicants must provide documentation proving their right to work in the UK. Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.

Support and Assistance

If you require support in completing an application or interview techniques, contact Dudley Adult and Community Learning at 01384 818 143 or [e-mail]. For disability-related assistance, contact the HR Resourcing Team at [e-mail].

If you experience issues during the application process, visit https://help.wmjobs.co.uk/. If unresolved, contact the HR Resourcing Team at [e-mail].

Data Privacy and Additional Information

The council will verify your information against existing records and may share data internally and externally to ensure accuracy, protect public funds, and prevent crime, as permitted by law. The full Privacy and Disclaimer Statement is available at https://www.dudley.gov.uk/privacy-disclaimer-statement/.

Note: The vacancy may close early if a large number of applications are received.

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Attached Documents

• Senior Social Worker - JD.docx
• Senior Social Worker - PS.doc