Job Description

Locality Senior Social Worker - Medway

Medway Council are looking to expand their current team with a dedicated Locality Senior Social Worker looking for an opportunity to join a well-structured and organised team. As well as joining a supportive team our client also offers a higher salary, flexible work times, opportunities to work remotely and a chance to develop your skills. This Locality Senior Social Worker role will be for an initial 3-6 months with potential for extension subject to internal circumstance and your performance.

Locality Senior Social Worker responsibilities include:

• To contribute to the delivery of highly effective adult services in an efficient manner. The service is delivered using a strength based, personalised approach.
• To work closely with colleagues within the council and partners ensuring that person centred outcomes are met in ways which utilise available resources as effectively as possible.
• To work within organisational policy and legislative requirements including The Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and Mental health Act.
• To work autonomously within the role, demonstrating expert and effective practice in complex situations managing higher levels of risk.
• Offer expertise within the organisation.
• Undertake the supervision of other staff to ensure practice development.
• All staff working in the department have a responsibility for promoting and supporting the Council's policies and procedures for safeguarding.
• You should ensure that you always carry out your duties and work in a way that ensures the safeguarding and welfare of service users.

Minimum requirements / Experience preferred:

• A recognised professional Social Work qualification recognised by HCPC.
• Current Enhanced DBS
• A Minimum of 3 years post qualifying experience with either Practice Educator or Best Interest Assessor or Approved Mental Health professional.
• Must be able to travel throughout Medway
• Current registration with Social Work England

Benefits of working with Ackerman Pierce:

• Your own personal consultant
• Access to a variety of Social Care jobs Nationwide
• DBS and Compliance Service
• Quick and Easy Registration Process
• Access to CPD
• Guaranteed weekly payment

To discuss this Locality Senior Social Worker position, or any similar vacancies we have available in Medway Council, please contact Sydnee Hannam, or email your updated CV today.