Senior Social Work Consultant

6 days ago

Bexley, United Kingdom 5 Star Recruitment Full time
Job Description

Job Title: Principal Social Worker

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Principal Social Worker to join our team at 5 Star Recruitment. As a key member of our social work team, you will play a vital role in improving strength-based practice across our Adult Social Care department.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the development and implementation of a new practice framework for strength-based practice, in collaboration with staff and individuals with lived experience.
  • Provide assurance to the Adult Social Care leadership team and, as required, the Corporate Leadership team and the leader of the Council and members, on practice and statutory duties.
  • Lead social work professional development and embed good practice across the department, with a focus on strength-based practice and self-directed support.
  • Support the senior leadership team in preparing for a CQC inspection and lead on key actions related to this work.
  • Have extensive experience of leading and embedding change, preferably as a Principal Social Worker.

Requirements:

  • SW Degree or equivalent
  • Current registration with Social Work England
  • Significant post-qualification experience in statutory Adult Social Care services, preferably as a Principal Social Worker
  • Experience of leading and embedding change and transformation across the whole Adult Social Care workforce
  • Supervision experience
  • Experience of working with complex families/complex case management
  • Experience of working in a multi-agency environment
  • Experience of working and reporting within a court environment
  • Evidence of the ability to write a range of reports in a clear and concise manner, including detailed analysis of any evidence
  • Evidence of an ability to work collaboratively with key partners in safeguarding
  • Ability to plan and organize own time, create work schedules, prioritize, and set schedules for self and others
  • Ability to apply solution-focused approaches to problem-solving and make decisions of a highly complex nature, with consideration of associated risk
  • Ability to research, write, cascade, and incorporate new guidance and procedure into work quickly and effectively, and use to inform professional decision-making
  • Ability to provide guidance on decision-making and encourage critical reflection on practice

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