Senior Social Worker - Adult Social Care - Front Door

London Borough Of Bromley; London; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in London is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join their Adult Social Care team. This role involves leading a small team, ensuring safe social care delivery, and collaborating with health partners. Candidates should have a degree in social work, relevant experience, and hold registration with Social Work England. The role offers a salary of £44,951 - £51,064 plus additional benefits, including a relocation allowance and excellent career development opportunities.

Benefits

Golden Hello & Annual Retention Allowance

30 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Excellent training and career development

Free car parking

Relocation Allowance up to £8,000

Salary sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Social Work required.
• Registration with Social Work England and an enhanced DBS check needed.
• Experience in supervising and managing staff is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise staff through complex casework.
• Maintain relationships with partner agencies in health and the voluntary sector.
• Work within the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act requirements.
• Support delivery of safe social care services.

Skills

Performance management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Social Work

Tools

Social care systems knowledge

Job description

Overview

Senior Social Worker - Adult Social Care, Community Intervention & Prevention Hub (CIH) within the new ASC ‘Front Door’. Salary: £44,951 - £51,064 per annum plus £2,000 Golden Hello and a £2,000 Annual Retention Allowance. Location: Churchill Court (and hybrid working). Contract Type: Permanent. Hours: Full Time (36 hours).

We are looking for an experienced Senior Social Worker to join our friendly and hard-working team as part of the new ASC front door model. The role involves working in conjunction with the Initial Contact Team and Safeguarding Team, based in the Community Intervention & Prevention Hub. The front door offers focused short-term intervention to mitigate immediate risk and ensure that residents wait well when further complex care management has been identified. You will work alongside OTs in this new MDT approach, responding daily to referrals via the hub which deal with a broad range of Adult Social Care queries and referrals. There is focus on supporting the Integrated Care Network (ICN) by working collaboratively with health partners to offer short-term intervention in the community.

Adult Social Care is on a transformation journey, and we are seeking talented and experienced people to join us to support the changes that are taking place and lead the team forward.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise staff, with experience in performance management and supporting staff through complex and challenging casework.
• Maintain healthy relationships with partner agencies, particularly health, the voluntary sector, and commissioned services.
• Be conversant with different IT systems and record information contemporaneously on social care systems.
• Demonstrate excellent communication, analytical and written skills; act as a problem solver, prioritise work, meet performance targets, and manage systems.
• Work within the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act requirements, with regular supervision, training, and career development, aligned to the Council’s appraisal model.
• Collaborate as part of a supportive management team and contribute to the transformation and improvement plan for Bromley.
• Engage in a two-week induction program on joining and operate within a small cluster team (five Social Workers/Seniors and one Team Manager) with dedicated time for quality reflective supervision.
• Support delivery of safe social care services in Bromley, promoting independence and safeguarding residents.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Social Work.
• Registration with Social Work England and an enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check.
• Experience in supervising and managing staff, with ability to maintain effective relationships with partner agencies.

Benefits

• Golden Hello & Annual Retention Allowance
• Merited pay scheme
• 30 days annual leave; Local Government Pension Scheme
• Excellent training and career development pathway
• Free car parking at Bromley Civic Centre
• Ability to claim mileage for business trips (HMRC guidance)
• Relocation Allowance (up to £8,000) for successful candidates relocating from overseas or the outer southeast area
• Salary sacrifice schemes (lease cars, technology equipment, gym, etc.)
• Discounts with local retailers; Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme (Bronze Award)
• Equal opportunities and disability confident employer status; reasonable adjustments available