Principal Social Work Specialist

4 weeks ago


Bexley, Greater London, United Kingdom Brackenberry Full time
Job Title: Principal Social Worker

We are partnering with a Local Authority in Bexley to support the appointment of a Principal Social Worker on a 3-month contract, with potential for extension. Please submit your CV for immediate consideration.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide assurance to the Adult Social Care leadership team and, as required, the Corporate Leadership team and the Council leader and members regarding practice and statutory duties.
  • Lead social work professional development and embed good practice across the department, focusing on strength-based practice and self-directed support.
  • Support staff in preparing for a CQC inspection and lead key actions in relation 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 Adult Social Care workforce.
  • Supervision experience
  • Experience of working with complex families and 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 clear and concise reports, including detailed analysis of evidence.
  • Evidence of an ability to work collaboratively with key partners in safeguarding
  • Ability to plan and organise own time, create work schedules, prioritise, 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.

Important Notes:

  • You should be available to work immediately or at short notice.
  • You should have the right to work in the U.K.
  • This role requires a basic DBS.

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and are an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated, all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are extended by clients on a longer-term basis and can sometimes become permanent. Important: We will interpret your application as permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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