Senior Social Worker

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD; Sutton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority is seeking a Senior Social Worker to provide high-quality services to children and families. The role involves managing a complex caseload, mentoring less experienced staff, and ensuring compliance with statutory frameworks. A qualified professional with experience in complex case management is essential, along with strong communication skills. This full-time position is based in Sutton, UK.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience including complex case management.
• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation and statutory guidance.
• Proven ability to manage risk and make autonomous decisions in high-pressure situations.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex and varied caseload within statutory frameworks.
• Undertake high-quality assessments using evidence-based tools.
• Lead on complex casework including multi-agency coordination.
• Provide professional support, mentoring and guidance to colleagues.
• Ensure timely and accurate recording of assessments and plans.

Skills

Motivational Interviewing

Acute Care

Crisis Intervention

Behavioral Health

Intake Experience

Hospice Care

Case Management

Home Care

Child Welfare

Experience with Children

Social Work

Addiction Counseling

Education

Qualified Social Worker with current registration

Job description

3 Month Contract With A Local Authority

Job Purpose

To provide high-quality social work services to children young people families and / or adults in local communities focusing on strengths-based person-centred practice. The Senior Social Worker will manage a complex caseload contribute practice development and support less experienced colleagues through mentoring guidance and professional leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a complex and varied caseload within statutory frameworks including child / adult protection court work safeguarding and care planning.
• Undertake high-quality assessments using evidence-based tools to inform care plans that promote independence safety and well‑being.
• Lead on complex casework including those involving multi‑agency coordination risk management or legal proceedings.
• Provide professional support mentoring and guidance to newly qualified and less experienced social workers.
• Offer case consultation and informal supervision contributing to a culture of reflection learning and safe decision‑making.
• Chair professional meetings where appropriate (e.g. strategy meetings multi‑agency case discussions).
• Ensure timely and accurate recording of assessments plans and decisions in line with policy legislation and service expectations.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with service users families carers colleagues and partner agencies.
• Promote multi‑agency working and lead on the development of integrated plans that improve outcomes.
• Contribute to service improvement initiatives and quality assurance activities including audits and peer reviews.
• Participate in team duty systems rota cover and support the smooth operation of the locality team.
• Maintain and develop professional knowledge and skills in line with registration requirements best practice standards.

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with current registration with Social Work England.
• Minimum of 35 years post‑qualification experience including complex case management.
• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation statutory guidance and social work theories.
• Proven ability to manage risk and make autonomous decisions in high‑pressure situations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to write reports for court or statutory purposes.
• Commitment to anti‑discriminatory practice service user engagement and continuous improvement.

Key Skills

• Motivational Interviewing
• Acute Care
• Crisis Intervention
• Behavioral Health
• Intake Experience
• Hospice Care
• Case Management
• Home Care
• Child Welfare
• Experience with Children
• Social Work
• Addiction Counseling

Employment Details

• Employment Type: Full Time
• Experience: years
• Vacancy: 1