Senior Social Worker: Learning Disability & Transition Lead

Isle of Wight Council; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Isle of Wight Council in Newport is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join the Learning Disability and Transition Team, supporting adults and young people through key life stages with person-centred, strengths-based practice.

This role blends leadership with frontline duties, supervising staff, managing a small caseload and upholding safeguarding and best practice commitments. Hybrid working is available.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England and knowledge of Adult Social Care legislation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality and performance and provide professional advice.
• Supervise Social Workers and Social Work Assistants and support their development.
• Manage a small caseload of complex cases and oversee safeguarding.

Job description

Isle of Wight Council in Newport is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join the Learning Disability and Transition Team, supporting adults and young people through key life stages with person-centred, strengths-based practice.

This role blends leadership with frontline duties, supervising staff, managing a small caseload and upholding safeguarding and best practice commitments. Hybrid working is available.