Senior Social Worker/Senior Practitioner - PO3

Sohlremit Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable social care provider is seeking a Senior Social Worker / Senior Practitioner to oversee complex adult safeguarding cases. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in adult social care services and a deep understanding of the Care Act 2014. Responsibilities include managing caseloads, providing supervision to team members, and ensuring compliance with legislation and policies. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience working within Adult Social Care safeguarding services.
• Demonstrable experience managing complex and high-risk safeguarding cases.
• Strong knowledge of the Care Act 2014, particularly Section 42 responsibilities.
• Experience providing casework supervision to other practitioners.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary and multi-agency environments.
• Proven experience in a similar Senior Social Worker or Senior Practitioner role.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex caseload of adult safeguarding cases.
• Complete adult safeguarding concerns in line with Care Act Section 42 duties.
• Develop protection plans in collaboration with service users and partner agencies.
• Provide casework supervision and guidance to social workers.
• Work effectively within multi-agency frameworks.
• Maintain accurate and high-quality case records.
• Contribute to service improvement and best practice.

Skills

Experience in Adult Social Care safeguarding services

Managing complex safeguarding cases

Knowledge of the Care Act 2014

Casework supervision

Strong communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Collaborative working

IT literacy

Education

Relevant professional qualification in Social Work

Registered with Social Work England

Minimum of 3 GCSEs (A-C)

Job description

The Senior Social Worker / Senior Practitioner will provide expert professional practice within Adult Social Care, with a specific focus on complex adult safeguarding cases. The role is responsible for managing high-risk cases, undertaking statutory safeguarding duties under the Care Act 2014 (Section 42), and providing casework supervision to other team members. The post holder will play a key role in ensuring safe, timely and proportionate safeguarding responses through effective multi-agency working.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex caseload of adult safeguarding cases, ensuring appropriate assessment, risk management and decision-making.
• Screen, triage and complete adult safeguarding concerns in line with Care Act Section 42 duties.
• Develop, implement and review protection plans in collaboration with service users and partner agencies.
• Provide casework supervision, guidance and professional support to social workers and other team members.
• Work effectively within multi-agency frameworks including health, police, housing and voluntary sector partners.
• Maintain accurate, timely and high-quality case records in line with statutory and organisational requirements.
• Contribute to service improvement, quality assurance and best practice in safeguarding adults.
• Ensure all practice complies with safeguarding legislation, policies and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Significant experience working within Adult Social Care safeguarding services.
• Demonstrable experience managing complex and high-risk safeguarding cases.
• Strong knowledge of the Care Act 2014, particularly Section 42 responsibilities.
• Experience providing casework supervision to other practitioners.
• Proven ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary and multi-agency environments.
• IT literate with experience using electronic case management systems.
• Qualified Social Worker with a relevant professional qualification.
• Registered with Social Work England (SWE) - mandatory.
• Enhanced DBS (or ability to obtain).
• Minimum of 3 GCSEs (A-C or equivalent) including English and Mathematics.
• Proven experience in a similar Senior Social Worker or Senior Practitioner role.
• Excellent time management, organisational and decision-making skills.
• Strong professional judgement and risk assessment capability.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, confidentiality and professional ethics.