Adults Senior Social Worker 5 yrs +.
Lewisham Council
Role
Who You Are
You are a dedicated and experienced professional with a keen understanding of social work principles and a passion for improving service delivery. You excel in performance management and have strong leadership skills with the ability to supervise and support staff effectively.
What the Job Involves
This position involves performing comprehensive assessments and reviews of service users in alignment with organizational procedures. Your responsibilities will include chairing complex case reviews and safeguarding adults case conferences, ensuring personalisation and choice are incorporated into practice, and presenting cases to the Vulnerable Adults panel for funding. You will supervise and offer regular professional supervision to social work staff, ensuring they participate in personal appraisals and take advantage of training and CPD opportunities. You will also oversee staff performance, monitor electronic case records, and work closely with colleagues across departments to promote joint, multidisciplinary efforts.
Skills
- Strong leadership and supervisory skills
- Performance management expertise
- Experience in conducting assessments and reviews
- Knowledge of safeguarding adults protocols
- Proficiency in electronic case record auditing
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment
- Effective communication and presentation skills