Senior Social Worker: Safeguarding & Care Planning

NHS Jobs; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs is seeking an experienced social worker to lead safeguarding practice and manage complex cases within a multi-disciplinary team. The role involves assessing carers and service users, ensuring compliance with the Care Act 2014 and contributing to care planning that protects adults and children.

The post requires expertise in social care legislation, direct payments, and consistent supervision of staff, with AMHP duties or willingness to train as AMHP. Based in Hertfordshire, UK.

Qualifications

• Registered social worker with Social Work England.
• Experience in safeguarding and adult/child protection.
• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Champion social care with knowledge of legislation and guidance.
• Lead promotion of safeguarding and contribute to care planning.
• Undertake comprehensive assessments and reviews per Care Act 2014.
• Provide information/advice and signposting for eligibility.
• Commission health and social care services, including direct payments.

Skills

Social work

Safeguarding

Risk assessment

Education

Social Work degree

Tools

AMHP training

Job description

NHS Jobs is seeking an experienced social worker to lead safeguarding practice and manage complex cases within a multi-disciplinary team. The role involves assessing carers and service users, ensuring compliance with the Care Act 2014 and contributing to care planning that protects adults and children.

The post requires expertise in social care legislation, direct payments, and consistent supervision of staff, with AMHP duties or willingness to train as AMHP. Based in Hertfordshire, UK.