Senior Social Worker - Supporting Independence Through Review Team

The Methodist Church in Britain; Normanton on Trent; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Hybrid working

Training opportunities

On-site day nursery

Job summary

Reading Borough Council's Supporting Independence Through Review Team within Adult Social Care is seeking a Senior Social Worker to manage a complex caseload and lead practice, including assessments, safeguarding enquiries and support planning. The role offers hybrid working, 37 hours per week, and deputising for the Team Manager.

You will provide coaching and mentoring to social workers and social care coordinators, contribute to service development and ensure compliance with legislation and

Qualifications

• Experience leading practice and overseeing complex caseloads.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation and statutory duties.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex caseload within Adult Social Care with timely, high-quality interventions.
• Lead complex casework, including safeguarding enquiries, risk assessments and mental capacity assessments.
• Provide professional guidance, coaching and mentoring to social workers and social care coordinators.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, policies, procedures and professional standards.
• Build partnerships with health colleagues, providers and other agencies.
• Deputise for the Team Manager when required.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Coaching

Decision making

Analytical thinking

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Reading Borough Council's Supporting Independence Through Review Team, within Adult Social Care, needs a Senior Social Worker to carry a complex caseload while leading practice. Direct work covers assessments, reviews, safeguarding enquiries and support planning, alongside coaching and mentoring for social workers and social care coordinators. The post is 37 hours a week, mixing office and home working, and includes deputising for the Team Manager. Social Work England registration and significant post-qualifying experience in adult social care are essential.

What the job involves

• Manage a complex caseload within Adult Social Care with timely, high-quality interventions
• Complete strengths-based assessments, reviews and support planning under statutory duties
• Lead complex casework, including safeguarding enquiries, risk assessments and mental capacity assessments
• Give day-to-day practice guidance, coaching and mentoring to social workers and social care coordinators
• Provide professional advice, support and consultation to colleagues
• Promote reflective practice and support staff with complex case discussions and decisions
• Assist with allocating and overseeing team work
• Undertake quality assurance, including case audits and practice reviews
• Ensure compliance with legislation, policies, procedures and professional standards
• Build partnerships with health colleagues, providers and other agencies
• Contribute to service development and continuous improvement
• Deputise for the Team Manager when required

What’s required

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work or equivalent recognised qualification

Registration & licences

• Current registration with Social Work England

Experience

• Significant post-qualifying experience in Adult Social Care
• Experience of managing complex casework and safeguarding concerns
• Experience of coaching, mentoring or informal supervision of colleagues

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and safeguarding legislation
• Strong assessment, analytical and decision-making skills
• Building positive working relationships with residents, families, carers and partner agencies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

What’s offered

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave
• Maternity, adoption, parental and sick pay
• Local Government Pension Scheme, with AVC salary sacrifice
• Flexible working opportunities and hybrid working
• Access to training and learning opportunities
• On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted
• Season Ticket Loan for rail or bus travel to work
• Lease car salary sacrifice scheme, with insurance, servicing and road tax included in the monthly fee