Senior Social Worker

The role requires a qualified and registered social worker with relevant post-qualifying training, strong knowledge of adult social care frameworks, and a thorough understanding of key legislation such as the Care Act, Mental Health Act, and Mental Capacity Act. The post holder must demonstrate excellent assessment, supervision, communication, and conflict resolution skills, alongside the ability to manage a caseload efficiently and maintain accurate, evidence-based records suitable for legal use. A clear commitment to person-centred, strength-based practice and safeguarding is essential, as is familiarity with processes such as Continuing Health Care. The role also demands flexibility, sound judgement, and the ability to work independently under pressure, balancing competing priorities while using IT systems effectively and communicating clearly with service users in spoken English. For full details, please review 'who is the person' on the job profile below attached.