Senior Social Worker - Adults Safeguarding Team in Lewisham, London

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Senior Social Worker
Specialism: Adults Safeguarding Team
Job Location: Lewisham, UK
Salary: £36 Hourly
Type: Locum, Full Time/Part Time, Ongoing

We're thrilled to present an exciting opportunity for a Senior Social Worker to join the Adults Safeguarding Team in Lewisham, UK! This ongoing locum position offers a lucrative hourly salary of £36. Whether you're seeking full-time or part-time work, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Perks and benefits:

- As a locum worker, you have the flexibility to tailor your schedule to your personal and professional needs.
- Enjoy an excellent hourly salary of £36, allowing you to maximise your earnings while maintaining control over your time.
- Take advantage of the opportunity to gain diverse experience across various settings, enhancing your career and personal growth.
- You'll also find that working locum can lead to increased job satisfaction as you set your terms and conditions.
- Additionally, being a locum allows you to build a robust professional network, which could open doors to future career advancements.

What you will do:

- Carry out assessments and service user reviews to a high standard, ensuring they reflect the needs and aspirations of service users and carers
- Present cases to the Vulnerable Adults panel for funding approval, leading and chairing complex case reviews and safeguarding adults case conferences
- Provide regular professional supervision to social work staff, ensuring adherence to the department's supervision policy and support their continuous professional development
- Monitor and appraise staff performance, directing them to appropriate training opportunities and reporting any concerns regarding performance or conduct
- Conduct regular audits and reviews of electronic case records to ensure practice standards are maintained, taking remedial action as needed
- Respond promptly to service complaints and work closely with the operational manager to resolve issues effectively
- Promote and facilitate joint working and multidisciplinary collaboration with colleagues in other departments and health services
- Foster a positive team environment by attending meetings and contributing to team spirit

Lewisham is not only a vibrant community but also brimming with opportunities for personal and professional growth. With its rich history, cultural diversity, and green spaces, Lewisham offers an outstanding quality of life. Working in such an area means you'll have access to excellent public amenities, transport links, and a supportive community environment, making it a wonderful place to live and work.

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