Senior Social Worker – Transitions Team

Sanctuary Personnel; England; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

Professional development

Supportive environment

Generous annual leave

Flexible working

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel are seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join the Transitions Team in Medway on a permanent, full-time basis. You will provide professional supervision, manage a complex caseload and lead on person-centred assessments to empower individuals to maintain independence.

Offering a salary of £47,435 per year, the role focuses on safeguarding, collaboration with partners and ongoing professional development within Adult Social Care.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Social Worker at various levels including Newly Qualified, Social Worker, Practitioner, Assistant Team Manager, Team Manager, Head of Service or Director.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional supervision and guidance to social care staff, ensuring best practices within the service.
• Maintain a complex caseload, demonstrating effective management of higher levels of risk.
• Support the team by offering expert oversight, professional advice, and promoting continuous development.
• Liaise with stakeholders to ensure person-centred outcomes are achieved and resources are utilised efficiently.
• Represent the local authority in various meetings, panels, and groups, ensuring actions are followed up.
• Contribute to the development of new initiatives and work with colleagues and partners to bring about positive change.
• Stay informed of changes in legislation and related policies, ensuring compliance and safeguarding best practices.

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Social Worker to join our Transitions Team within Medway as a permanent, full-time role.

Earning a competitive £47,435 annually, this exciting opportunity offers you the chance to contribute to a highly effective Adult Social Care service, working in a supportive and resourceful environment. Your expertise and enthusiasm for empowering individuals to maintain their independence will be at the forefront of your role as you oversee a small team and deliver meaningful interventions through holistic, person-centred assessments.

Perks and benefits:

• Permanent position providing stability and long-term career development.
• Opportunity to partake in continuous learning and professional development.
• Supportive work environment with colleagues who are dedicated to achieving positive outcomes.
• Generous annual leave and flexible working arrangements supporting a healthy work-life balance.
• Engage in diverse and meaningful work that positively impacts the community.

What you will do:

• Provide professional supervision and guidance to social care staff, ensuring best practices within the service.
• Maintain a complex caseload, demonstrating effective management of higher levels of risk.
• Support the team by offering expert oversight, professional advice, and promoting continuous development.
• Liaise with stakeholders to ensure person-centred outcomes are achieved and resources are utilised efficiently.
• Represent the local authority in various meetings, panels, and groups, ensuring actions are followed up.
• Contribute to the development of new initiatives and work with colleagues and partners to bring about positive change.
• Stay informed of changes in legislation and related policies, ensuring compliance and safeguarding best practices.

We welcome applications from any experienced Social Work candidate with experience as a Newly Qualified, Social Worker, Practitioner, Assistant Team Manager, Team Manager, Head of Service or Director.

Regretfully we are only able to respond to experienced Social Work applicants who meet these requirements for this Permanent Social Work role as we need to meet our clients’ requirements, but please feel free to browse our open roles that may be more suitable for you.

Living and working in Medway offers a rich blend of history and modern living. With affordable housing, excellent transport links, and a vibrant community spirit, Medway provides a fantastic place to grow both professionally and personally. Embrace the chance to make a real difference in the community while enjoying a fulfilling career with us. Join our team and take the next step in your social work career today!