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Senior Social Work Consultant

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Bexley, Greater London, United Kingdom 5 Star Recruitment Full time
Job Title: Principal Social Worker

This is a 6-month contract as the Principal Social Worker to enhance strength-based practice across Bexley Adult Social Care, building on the work done with Impower and feedback from an LGA peer review.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Co-produce a new practice framework for strength-based practice with staff and people with lived experience, aligning with the Adult Social Care Vision.
  • Lead Adult Social Care in ensuring good quality practice and continued professional development with strength-based practice and self-directed support at the centre of social work delivery.
  • 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, incorporating 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.
Requirements:
  • Essential:
    • 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 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
    • Ability to research, write, cascade, and incorporate new guidance and procedure into work quickly and effectively, using it to inform professional decision-making
    • Ability to provide guidance on decision-making and encourage critical reflection on practice

This role requires a highly experienced and skilled social worker to lead and embed change in Adult Social Care. If you have a strong background in social work and experience in leading transformation, we encourage you to apply.