Senior Social Worker - Community Response Team - Hammersmith - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Social Worker for the Community Response Team in Hammersmith. This ongoing full-time position offers a pay rate of £32.00 – £35.16 per hour, focusing on delivering high-quality services to adults and families. Ideal candidates will have strong assessment and intervention skills, knowledge of the Care Act 2014, and a commitment to supporting community independence.

Benefits

Flexible working

Competitive pay

Professional growth

Immersive role

Career progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a social worker in community response or adult social care.
• Sound knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and relevant statutory guidance.
• Strong assessment, risk management, and intervention skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional social work services to adults, families, and carers.
• Engage with individuals and communities to assess needs.
• Manage complex situations with risk management.
• Develop support plans using a strengths-based approach.
• Lead discussions regarding Personal Budgets and Direct Payments.

Skills

Assessment skills

Risk management

Intervention skills

Excellent communication

Collaboration

Leadership abilities

Job description

Senior Social Worker – Community Response Team

Job Title: Senior Social Worker – Community Response Team
Location: Hammersmith, London, UK
Pay Rate: £32.00 – £35.16 per hour
Contract: Ongoing
Hours: Full-Time

We are seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join the Community Response Team in Hammersmith. This ongoing full-time locum role offers a competitive pay range of £32.00 – £35.16 per hour and the chance to work in a dynamic, vibrant community. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding role, this is the perfect opportunity to make a real difference.

Perks and Benefits

Flexible working: Balance work and personal life with locum flexibility

Competitive pay: Recognising your skills and experience

Professional growth: Exposure to diverse cases and ongoing development opportunities

Immersive role: Full-time engagement in the community with meaningful impact

Career progression: Opportunities to enhance expertise in complex social work practice

Role Purpose

To deliver high-quality social work services to adults, families, and carers in Hammersmith and Fulham, ensuring compliance with the Care Act 2014. The Senior Social Worker will assess and intervene in complex cases, supporting individuals and communities while promoting independence, choice, and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional social work services to adults, their families, and carers in line with statutory requirements
• Engage with individuals, families, and communities to assess needs and implement interventions that promote choice, control, and independence
• Manage complex situations, balancing support with risk management, collaborating with senior colleagues and professionals
• Develop support plans using a strengths-based approach, considering family, friends, and community resources
• Lead discussions regarding Personal Budgets and Direct Payments, supporting informed decision-making and ownership of plans
• Proven experience as a social worker, ideally in community response or adult social care
• Sound knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and relevant statutory guidance
• Strong assessment, risk management, and intervention skills
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership abilities

Why Hammersmith?

Hammersmith offers a vibrant, multicultural community with excellent transport links and beautiful riverside walks. It’s a lively area with rich cultural opportunities, making it an ideal place to live, work, and grow your social work career.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel

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