Senior Social Worker, Transitions Team – Medway

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

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.