Senior Social Worker - Safeguarding at Risk Team - Dudley - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Dudley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An experienced social work agency is seeking a Senior Social Worker to join the Dudley Adult’s Safeguarding at Risk Team for a 3-month contract. Offering a competitive hourly rate of £32.67, this role involves providing leadership in safeguarding practices, working with vulnerable adults, and creating support plans in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in adult social care and a passion for making a meaningful impact in their community.

Benefits

Flexible contract durations

Ongoing training opportunities

Networking opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience leading safeguarding enquiries for vulnerable adults.
• Ability to create support plans using a Strength Based and Enabling model.
• Knowledge of Dudley’s Adult Safeguarding Policy & Procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assess and create support plans for vulnerable adults.
• Mentor less experienced colleagues in decision-making.
• Lead Safeguarding Enquiries and chair review meetings.
• Engage with service users and stakeholders for quality service delivery.
• Promote social justice, inclusion, and equality.

Skills

Extensive experience in adult social care

Leadership and mentoring

Critical decision-making

Collaborative engagement

Reflective practice

Job description

Embark on this fantastic opportunity to join the Dudley Adult’s Safeguarding at Risk Team as a Senior Social Worker for an initial 3-month contract. Enjoy a competitive hourly rate of £32.67 while working full time to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant community. This is the perfect role for someone with extensive experience in adult social care, who thrives in a dynamic and supportive environment and is ready to lead and innovate in safeguarding practices.

Perks and Benefits:

• Locum job: Experience diverse work environments and broaden your skills with flexible contract durations. Locum work offers the opportunity for professional growth without long-term commitments.
• Competitive hourly rate: Benefit from a rewarding salary that reflects your expertise and dedication.
• Professional development: Access ongoing training opportunities to stay at the forefront of social work practices.
• Networking opportunities: Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and expand your professional network within and beyond the council.

What you will do:

• Work with vulnerable adults with complex needs to assess and create support plans using a Strength Based and Enabling model.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to less experienced colleagues, assisting them in making sound decisions and resolving challenges.
• Lead and manage Safeguarding Enquiries, making critical threshold decisions and applying Dudley’s Adult Safeguarding Policy & Procedures.
• Chair and facilitate planning and review meetings, contributing actively to resource and budget management processes.
• Engage collaboratively with people who use services, their families, and other stakeholders to ensure quality and innovative service delivery.
• Maintain professional standards and legal compliance while promoting social justice, inclusion, and equality in all practices.
• Offer professional insights, promoting reflective practice and innovative solutions to contribute to positive interventions.

Dudley is not just a place to work but a community to belong to. Nestled in the heart of England, Dudley offers a unique blend of urban living with scenic countryside just a stone’s throw away. Its rich history and vibrant cultural life, combined with easy access to larger cities, make it an exceptional place to call home. Join us in making a difference where it truly matters!

Working with Sanctuary Personnel:

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