3 Month Contract With A Local Authority

To provide high-quality social work services to children, young people, families, and/or adults in local communities, focusing on strengths-based, person-centred practice. The Senior Social Worker will manage a complex caseload, contribute to practice development, and support less experienced colleagues through mentoring, guidance, and professional leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a complex and varied caseload within statutory frameworks, including child/adult protection, court work, safeguarding, and care planning.
  

• Undertake high-quality assessments using evidence-based tools to inform care plans that promote independence, safety, and well-being.
  

• Lead on complex casework, including those involving multi-agency coordination, risk management, or legal proceedings.
  

• Provide professional support, mentoring, and guidance to newly qualified and less experienced social workers.
  

• Offer case consultation and informal supervision, contributing to a culture of reflection, learning, and safe decision-making.
  

• Chair professional meetings where appropriate (e.g. strategy meetings, multi-agency case discussions).
  

• Ensure timely and accurate recording of assessments, plans, and decisions in line with policy, legislation, and service expectations.
  

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with service users, families, carers, colleagues, and partner agencies.
  

• Promote multi-agency working and lead on the development of integrated plans that improve outcomes.
  

• Contribute to service improvement initiatives and quality assurance activities, including audits and peer reviews.
  

• Participate in team duty systems, rota cover, and support the smooth operation of the locality team.
  

• Maintain and develop professional knowledge and skills in line with registration requirements and best practice standards.
  

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with current registration with Social Work England
  

• Minimum of 3–5 years’ post-qualification experience, including complex case management
  

• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, statutory guidance, and social work theories
  

• Proven ability to manage risk and make autonomous decisions in high-pressure situations
  

• Experience supporting colleagues and contributing to a learning culture within teams
  

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write reports for court or statutory purposes
  

• Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice, service user engagement, and continuous improvement