Senior Social Worker - Adult Long Term Locality Team

JOB-20241107-791d94d2

Location: Medway, Kent
Salary: £45,830 - £51,130 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time | Flexible Hybrid Working

Are you an experienced and reflective practitioner looking to take the next step in your social work career? We are seeking a compassionate and capable Senior Social Worker to join our Adult Long Term Locality Team in Medway, Kent. This is an excellent opportunity to make a lasting impact in a supportive and forward-thinking environment, where your expertise will help shape the lives of vulnerable adults while advancing your own professional growth.

• Flexible Hybrid Working: Balance office-based work with the convenience of remote working.

• Competitive Salary: Earn between £45,830 and £51,130 annually.

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy generous annual leave and a culture that supports personal well-being.

• Continuous Development: Access ongoing CPD opportunities and career progression pathways.

• Supportive Team Culture: Be part of a close-knit and collaborative team where mentoring and professional supervision are integral.

To lead by example in delivering strength-based, person-centred care for adults in the Medway area. As a Senior Social Worker, you'll be responsible for managing complex cases, mentoring team members, and actively contributing to the development of services that empower individuals to live independently and safely.

• Provide professional supervision and mentoring to qualified and unqualified social care staff.

• Manage a complex caseload involving safeguarding and high-risk situations with expert-level decision-making.

• Conduct holistic, strengths-based assessments and support plans for individuals, engaging key stakeholders.

• Champion early intervention and prevention strategies to reduce long-term care dependency.

• Support service development through quality assurance, audits, and targeted improvement plans.

• Contribute to the training and development of social work students and apprentices.

• Actively support budget-conscious decision-making in care planning and service delivery.

• Social Work Degree and current registration with Social Work England.

• Minimum 2 to 3 years' post-qualified experience, including work on complex safeguarding cases.

• Demonstrated experience in mentoring, supervision, and contributing to staff development.

• Proven ability to manage workloads effectively while maintaining quality and compliance.

• Competency in using Microsoft Office and integrated care systems (e.g., MOSAIC).

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