Senior Social Worker - Lead Complex Care & Safeguarding

NHS Jobs; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead Council is seeking a social work professional to deliver statutory services to people with eligible care needs, performing outcome-focused assessments and developing care and support plans to meet individual needs.

You will provide supervision to team members, lead on projects, manage a caseload including complex assessments, and work flexibly to ensure high standards of service for residents.

Responsibilities

• To be responsible for the professional development and supervision of all staff designated for supervision including staff from other disciplines, agencies, and social work students as required and appropriate.
• To manage and be accountable, with supervision and support, for own practice and to take responsibility for own professional development.
• To ensure that appropriate safeguarding processes are in place for vulnerable adults.
• To manage a caseload including complex assessments and casework.
• To represent and be able to make decisions on behalf of RBWM including work in multi-agency settings.
• To understand budget management and work within RBWMs budgetary constraints.
• To chair meetings including Adult Safeguarding, Risk Frameworks, Best Interests, and professionals meetings.
• To contribute positively to the performance of the team and the service, by being aware of, and contributing to achieving key performance targets.
• To assist in the collection of data that demonstrates levels of performance and supports good performance management.
• To work within the requirements of relevant legislation, the national agenda, and the Policies and Procedures of RBWM as appropriate to the responsibilities of the post.
• Undertake any other legal duties assigned to you as part of Council business.

Job description

Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead Council is seeking a social work professional to deliver statutory services to people with eligible care needs, performing outcome-focused assessments and developing care and support plans to meet individual needs.

You will provide supervision to team members, lead on projects, manage a caseload including complex assessments, and work flexibly to ensure high standards of service for residents.