Senior Social Worker: Care Act & Mental Capacity Lead

Kingston Council; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the UK is seeking a Social Worker to promote the wellbeing of residents. Essential duties include managing a caseload of vulnerable individuals, supporting team performance, and supervising staff. Candidates must be registered with Social Work England and have knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005. Strong interpersonal and IT skills are required.

Qualifications

• Registered social worker with valid registration.
• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation.
• Experience in managing complex caseloads.

Responsibilities

• Promote wellbeing of residents and support team performance.
• Manage caseload of individuals with complex needs.
• Conduct regular supervision of team members.

Skills

Registered with Social Work England

Knowledge of Care Act 2014

Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act 2005

Interpersonal skills

IT skills

Experience supervising staff

Job description

A local government authority in the UK is seeking a Social Worker to promote the wellbeing of residents. Essential duties include managing a caseload of vulnerable individuals, supporting team performance, and supervising staff. Candidates must be registered with Social Work England and have knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005. Strong interpersonal and IT skills are required.