Senior Social Worker - Adults

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Senior Social Worker - Adults Specialism in Lewisham, earning £36 hourly.

This ongoing opportunity allows you to inspire as part of our dedicated team dealing with the learning disability and autism transition for young adults aged 18-25. Bring your expertise with over five years of senior social work to a role where you will manage complex caseloads and lead staff within a large team. Risk management and safeguarding are at the heart of this role, where your skills will shine, providing empowerment and personalisation to meet user needs. This is a full-time position starting from 17 March 2025. Get ready to make a real difference in the vibrant community of Lewisham.

Perks and benefits:

* As a locum Senior Social Worker, enjoy the freedom and flexibility locum positions offer to help you strike the perfect work-life balance.

* Be part of an environment where taking initiative is rewarded, with avenues for career growth that are as dynamic as your journey.

* Continuous learning is just part of the package, so keep your skills sharp and current with top-notch training opportunities.

* Dive into a supportive work culture that encourages empowerment and making a lasting impact.

What you will do:

* Collaborate within a multi-agency team to deliver integrated services to users and carers.

* Embed risk management and safeguarding protocols into everyday practice.

* Promote independent living and personalisation through resource utilisation and community engagement.

* Support service users in self-directed support planning, ensuring personal budget management aligns with their needs.

* Act as Safeguarding Adults Manager, ensuring comprehensive safeguarding processes.

* Take charge of high-standard assessments and reviews, championing user choice.

* Present to Vulnerable Adults panels and lead complex case reviews.

* Supervise staff, providing oversight and professional growth opportunities.

* Foster positive joint work practices within multidisciplinary teams.

* Uphold standards of service delivery and respond to feedback as needed.

* Perform responsibilities aligned with Council policies and safeguard vulnerable groups effectively.

Living and working in Lewisham means immersing yourself in a bustling area of London, rich in community spirit and multicultural vibrancy. Here, you can enjoy stunning parks, cultural hotspots, and delightful eateries. Lewisham offers an enriching work-life environment with excellent transport links that ensure you are well-connected for both professional commitments and leisure pursuits. Dive into an opportunity where your career and lifestyle both prosper.

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