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

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social work agency in Hackney is seeking a skilled Social Work Senior Practitioner to join their Case Management Team. This full-time locum position offers the flexibility of hours and competitive pay of £36 per hour. Responsibilities include supervising staff, promoting ethical practices, and ensuring compliance with safeguarding policies. Join this vibrant community and enhance your social work career!

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Networking with professionals

Qualifications

• Must have experience in a supervisory role within social work.
• Knowledge of local and national safeguarding legislation is essential.
• Ability to promote self-directed support for service users.

Responsibilities

• Support team members in maintaining high professional standards.
• Directly supervise selected staff and manage allocation of work.
• Ensure projects are within budget while maximizing independence for users.
• Contribute to the Quality Assurance Framework.

Skills

Supervision skills

Understanding of safeguarding policies

Financial accountability

Strengths-based model knowledge

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

Overview

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.

What you will do

• 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.

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. Join us and take your career in social work to new heights!

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