Substance Misuse Senior Practitioner/Experienced Social Worker

Precision Consultants Pvt. Ltd.; Leeds; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Precision Consultants Pvt. Ltd. is seeking an Experienced Social Worker for a part-time position focused on supporting individuals with complex needs, including substance misuse and mental health challenges. The role involves case management, mentoring team members, and ensuring high standards of safeguarding, contributing to impactful change in the community.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Weekly wellbeing hour

Protected CPD time

Contributory pension scheme

Employee wellbeing hub access

Discounts on shopping, cinema, and travel

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England.
• Proven experience with complex cases.
• Knowledge of substance misuse and mental health.

Responsibilities

• Support management of complex cases.
• Provide specialist advice on safeguarding.
• Hold a focused caseload of service users.

Skills

Safeguarding experience

Collaboration

Communication

Supervision

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

Substance Misuse Senior Practitioner/Experienced Social Worker

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Protected CPD Time | Weekly Paid Wellness Hour | 25 Days AL+Bank Holidays

Were working with a respected charity partner to recruit an Experienced Social Worker for a 30-hour per week fixed-term position within a specialist service based in South East London. This is an opportunity to join a team delivering targeted support to individuals with multiple and complex needs, including substance misuse, mental health challenges, safeguarding concerns, and social care involvement.

The role offers a competitive pro rata salary, flexible working within a compassionate team, and the chance to contribute to meaningful change in the lives of vulnerable people.

Key Details

• Location: South East London
• Hours: 30 hours per week
• Salary: £37,184.90 £44,471.72 (pro rata, depending on experience)
• Additional Allowance: Inner London weighting (pro rata)
• Contract Type: Fixed-term until 31st March 2026
  
  

Role Overview

As a senior practitioner in the team, you will support the management of complex cases and provide specialist input on safeguarding, domestic abuse, self-neglect, and multi-agency coordination. Youll also mentor and develop team members, contribute to reflective practice, and support service development initiatives.

Main Responsibilities

• Hold a small, focused caseload of service users with complex needs
• Provide specialist advice on risk, safeguarding (adults and children), and multi-agency liaison
• Deliver workshops, learning sessions, and reflective supervision for team members
• Develop strong partnerships with local social care and statutory agencies
• Contribute to training and support for student social workers and those completing their ASYE
• Maintain high standards in case recording, reporting, and information sharing
  
  

Candidate Requirements

• Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England
• Strong safeguarding experience (across adults and/or childrens services)
• Proven experience working with complex and high-risk caseloads
• Knowledge of substance misuse, mental health, and domestic abuse
• Confident in delivering supervision, coaching, or training
• Collaborative, reflective, and strong on communication
  
  

Whats On Offer

• Competitive pro rata salary and London weighting
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (pro rata), increasing with service
• Weekly wellbeing hour and access to an employee wellbeing hub
• Protected CPD time and career development support
• Contributory pension scheme
• Discounts on shopping, cinema, and travel
• Supportive, values-led working environment
  
  

Apply Now

If youre interested in this role or would like to find out more, please get in touch by sending your CV to or call 07828873089 for a confidential chat.

We also offer £500 referral bonuses if you recommend someone successfully placed into the role.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

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  Individual and Family Services

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