Lead Social Work Professional

3 weeks ago


Bexley, Greater London, United Kingdom Brackenberry Full time

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.

Rate of Pay: £490.00 - £650.00 per Day

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide assurance to the Adult Social Care leadership team and, as required, the Corporate Leadership team and the leader of the Council and members in relation to practice and meeting statutory duties.
  • Lead social work professional development and embed good practice across the department, promoting strength-based practice and self-directed support.
  • Lead CQC preparedness with staff, ensuring they feel involved and invested in this preparation.
  • Support the senior leadership team to prepare for a CQC inspection, leading key actions in relation to this work.
  • Bring extensive experience of leading and embedding change, preferably as a Principal Social Worker.

Required Qualifications:

  • 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, considering associated risk.

Please note:

  • 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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