Social Work Practitioner

Swansea Council; Swansea; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Practitioner to supervise and support a team of Social Workers. The role involves overseeing statutory reviews and ensuring that care plans reflect changing needs. Candidates should have substantial experience in adult social care legislation and a commitment to quality assurance and collaborative working. This is a great opportunity for those looking to advance their career in social work.

Qualifications

• Experienced Social Worker ready to advance in your career.
• Strong understanding of adult social care legislation.
• Commitment to collaborative working and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage a team of social workers.
• Assist the Team Lead in the day-to-day management.
• Ensure quality assurance and compliance with policies.

Skills

Supervision

Team management

Communication skills

Quality assurance

Education

Qualified and registered Social Worker

Job description

Overview

As a Senior Practitioner, you will supervise and support a team of Social Workers working with adults aged 18+ who receive commissioned services. Youll oversee statutory reviews and reassessments, ensuring that care and support plans reflect changing needs and promote independence and wellbeing. Youll play a key role in maintaining high standards of practice, supporting performance and budgetary objectives, and contributing to the development of a strengths-based, outcome-focused approach across the service.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage a team of social workers, providing professional guidance and reflective supervision


• Assist the Team Lead in the day-to-day management of the team


• Oversee statutory assessment, monitoring, and review processes


• Ensure quality assurance and compliance with legislation and departmental policies


• Support performance monitoring and contribute to budgetary oversight

Qualifications and Requirements

£46,142 - £48,226 per year. Are you an experienced Social Worker ready to take the next step in your career? We're looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Senior Practitioner to join our Review & Reassessment Team within Adult Services. Were seeking a qualified and registered Social Worker with substantial post-qualification experience. You'll have a strong understanding of adult social care legislation, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to collaborative working and continuous improvement.

Context and Safeguarding

Within Swansea Council there is a "Safeguarding is Everybody's Business" principle, and this applies to all Swansea Council employees, elected members, volunteers and contractors. Further details can be found at https://www.swansea.gov.uk/corporatesafeguarding