Qualified Adults Senior Social Worker/Snr Practitioner - Safeguarding Specialist

Qualified Senior Social Worker – Safeguarding  – Central London

Role:  Qualified Senior Social Worker  
Location:  Central London
Team: Safeguarding 
Pay:  up to £36 per hour
Contract: Full-Time Locum
In the office: Hybrid

Are you an experienced Senior Social Worker with a passion for safeguarding adults? We are seeking a dedicated Senior Practitioner to join our dynamic Adult Safeguarding Team in the heart of Central London. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact, working with vulnerable adults to ensure their safety and wellbeing in a fast-paced, supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead on complex safeguarding cases, providing high-quality assessments, risk management, and intervention plans.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including health professionals, police, and other agencies, to protect adults at risk.
• Supervise and mentor junior social workers, offering guidance and ensuring best practice is followed.
• Conduct safeguarding enquiries, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements under the Care Act 2014.
• Support the delivery of person-centred care and advocate for the rights of adults, ensuring their voices are heard.
• Provide professional leadership within the team, contributing to service development and improvement.
• Work within the local authority’s policies, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance, including adherence to safeguarding procedures.

Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.
• Substantial experience working with adults in a safeguarding role.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005.
• Ability to manage complex cases and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Experience in supervising or mentoring other social workers is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay rates, up to £36 per hour.
• Opportunity to work within a reputable Central London local authority.
• Supportive team environment with a strong focus on professional development.
• Access to ongoing training and opportunities for career progression.

Why choose Sheldon Phillips to find your next role? It's simple: we're not pushy or overly persistent. We understand that you want to be heard.

Our priority is to proactively seek the roles you desire, not just the ones that benefit us financially. Our success comes from making your job search our top priority.

Interested in learning more about the Senior Social Worker role in Central London? Contact Holly Chupka at 01635 226350. Plus, refer a friend to us, and if we place them, you'll receive a generous £300 referral bonus (terms and conditions apply).