Senior Social Work Practitioner - Adults in Redbridge

Senior Social Work Practitioner (LBR 12) – Social Care Qualified

Location: Redbridge Council
Pay Rate: £35.00 per hour (Umbrella)
Job Type: Contract
Sector: Adult Social Care
Qualification: Social Work Qualified

About the Role

Redbridge Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Social Work Practitioner (LBR 12) to join its Adult Social Care team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified social work professional with strong leadership, assessment and case management skills to play a key role in delivering high-quality adult social care services.

The successful candidate will support Redbridge Council in fulfilling its statutory duties and responsibilities under the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), safeguarding legislation and all other relevant legislation.

You will provide professional leadership across the team, support colleagues with complex casework and help ensure that service users receive safe, effective, person-centred care and support.

The role requires someone who can respond flexibly, positively and effectively to the changing demands and pressures of an Adult Social Care service.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional leadership, advice and guidance across the Adult Social Care team.
• Deputise for the Team Manager when required, supporting the effective day-to-day running of the service.
• Lead, undertake and quality-assure Care Act assessments, reviews and support plans.
• Manage complex casework involving safeguarding concerns, risk assessments and Mental Capacity Act (MCA) matters.
• Provide reflective supervision, mentoring and professional guidance to social work staff.
• Promote person-centred practice, ensuring the needs, rights and wishes of individuals remain central to decision-making.
• Champion integrated and multi-agency working with health professionals, partner organisations and other relevant services.
• Contribute to service development, continuous improvement and evidence-based social work practice.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, professional standards and relevant legislation.

Essential Requirements

• Recognised Social Work qualification.
• Current Social Work England registration.
• Significant experience within Adult Social Care.
• Strong working knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005.
• Experience managing complex cases, safeguarding and risk assessments.
• Experience providing professional guidance, supervision or leadership to colleagues.
• Excellent communication, assessment and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and respond effectively to changing service demands.
• Must have a UK passport or a full right to work in the UK. 

What We Offer

• £35.00 per hour Umbrella PAYE rate.
• Opportunity to work with Redbridge Council.
• A senior-level role with professional leadership responsibilities.
• An opportunity to make a meaningful difference to adults and vulnerable individuals within the community.
• A challenging and rewarding position within Adult Social Care.

If you are an experienced, Social Work England-registered Social Worker with strong Adult Social Care experience and the confidence to provide professional leadership, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for the Senior Social Work Practitioner (LBR 12) opportunity with Redbridge Council. 

For more information, please contact Shivashni Govender at LinsCare!