Senior Social Worker – Long-Term Care & Support Lead

Sanctuary Personnel; England; On-site; CAD 79,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent job

Competitive pay

Career development

Work-life balance

Great location

Job summary

Responsibilities

• Provide expert social work support and guidance to a team of qualified and unqualified social workers, ensuring high standards of care are met.
• Lead service and staff development initiatives, identifying improvement areas and implementing action plans for optimal performance.
• Offer quality supervision to team members, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Ensure the delivery of person-centred care and support, taking a holistic family approach to meet individual needs and support networks.
• Work collaboratively with council colleagues and external partners to optimise resources and achieve person-centred outcomes.
• Represent the local authority in meetings and panels, ensuring effective follow-up and action implementation.
• Contribute to the development of new initiatives by participating in working groups and forums, driving change and innovation.
• Support the OT Duty service and manage lone working procedures to ensure efficient service delivery.
• Stay informed on legislative changes, ensuring consistent and timely implementation across the team.
• Promote and support safeguarding policies, ensuring the welfare of service users.

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