Social Work Senior Practitioner - Case Management Team - Hackney - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A social work agency in Hackney is seeking a skilled Senior Practitioner to join their Case Management Team. This full-time locum position offers flexibility and competitive pay of £36 per hour. The role involves supporting team members, managing budget implications, and promoting a strengths-based model of support within a diverse and vibrant community.

Benefits

Full-time commitment with a supportive team

Flexible schedule

Professional Development opportunities

Networking with professionals

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a social work senior practitioner role.
• Knowledge of relevant local and national policies.
• Ability to manage budgets and ensure compliance.

Responsibilities

• Support team members in maintaining high professional standards.
• Promote a strengths-based model of self-directed support.
• Supervise staff, manage work allocation, and oversee performance.
• Be accountable for financial implications and project budgets.
• Develop standards of practice and collaborate with management.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary partners for integration plans.
• Identify priorities with the Team Manager for balanced workload.
• Contribute to quality assurance frameworks.

Skills

Team leadership

Supervisory experience

Strong communication

Budget management

Job description

Social Work Senior Practitioner within Case Management Team in Hackney

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Social Work Senior Practitioner to join the dynamic Case Management Team in the vibrant community of Hackney. With a competitive rate of £36 hourly and the flexibility of a locum position, you will have the opportunity to work full-time in an ongoing role that offers both challenge and reward.

Perks and benefits:

• Full-time: Immerse yourself completely in your role and make a real impact with a supportive team.
• Flexibility: Locum work offers the flexibility to tailor your schedule and commitments to your life outside of work.
• Professional Development: Gain diverse experiences and skills by navigating different cases and challenges.
• Networking: Connect with a wide range of professionals across the social work field, enhancing your career and opportunities.

As a supervisor within Adult Services, you will be responsible for planning and monitoring tasks that enable the successful delivery of your designated team’s business objectives. Your leadership will contribute to continuous improvement within the Council as you ensure compliance with safeguarding adults according to all relevant local and national policies and legislation.

Responsibilities:

• Support team members in maintaining and developing high professional standards.
• Promote a strengths-based model of self-directed support, allowing service users and carers to determine their own outcome-focused solutions.
• Directly supervise selected staff, manage the allocation of work, and oversee their performance.
• Be accountable for the financial implications of your team’s work, ensuring projects stay within budget while maximizing independence for service users.
• Develop and establish high standards of practice, being accountable for service delivery and working in collaboration with your team manager.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary partners in line with Hackney’s integration plans for health and care.
• Identify priorities with the Team Manager and Consultant Social Worker to balance development and practice work.
• Contribute to the Quality Assurance Framework, collaborating with relevant stakeholders to uphold high standards.

About Hackney:

Hackney is a fantastic place to live and work, offering a vibrant cultural scene, beautiful parks, and a diverse community. Embrace the opportunity to make a difference while enjoying everything this lively area has to offer.