Senior Social Worker — Adults Services & Safeguarding Lead

Caritas Recruitment; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Employee assistance program

Pension scheme

Job summary

South Gloucestershire Council is seeking an Advanced Social Worker to join the Adults Services team. You will lead case management, ensure safeguarding, assess complex needs, and develop care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

You will oversee assessments, contribute to care planning, and support junior social workers while maintaining compliant records and engaging with external agencies to ensure seamless service delivery.

Qualifications

• A relevant social work qualification and registration with Social Work England.
• Substantial experience in adult social care.
• Strong communication, interpersonal abilities, critical thinking and safeguarding knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of clients' needs and risks.
• Develop and implement person-centered care plans with clients and families.
• Provide guidance and support to junior social workers and other team members.
• Maintain accurate case records in line with statutory requirements.
• Engage with external agencies and stakeholders to ensure service continuity.
• Participate in training to enhance team capacity and service quality.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal

Critical thinking

Education

Degree in Social Work, DipSW, or equivalent

Job description

South Gloucestershire Council is seeking an Advanced Social Worker to join the Adults Services team. You will lead case management, ensure safeguarding, assess complex needs, and develop care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

You will oversee assessments, contribute to care planning, and support junior social workers while maintaining compliant records and engaging with external agencies to ensure seamless service delivery.