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We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Social Worker to join the City of London Corporation on a 3-month locum contract. This is a vital role within a busy and dynamic team, supporting adults and families across the City through high-quality social work practice that promotes independence, wellbeing, and safeguarding.
You will bring strong professional expertise, leadership, and a commitment to delivering effective outcomes through person-centred, strengths-based approaches.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality Care Act 2014 assessments and reviews, ensuring that care and support plans are person-centred and outcome-focused.
- Provide professional supervision, mentoring, and guidance to less experienced social workers or team members where required.
- Undertake complex casework involving adults, families, and carers, ensuring all interventions comply with statutory duties and best practice.
- Lead on safeguarding adults enquiries in line with Section 42 of the Care Act, ensuring risk is identified and managed effectively.
- Apply the principles of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and undertake Best Interest decisions when appropriate.
- Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners including health, housing, and voluntary organisations to coordinate holistic support.
- Contribute to the effective management of workload within the team, prioritising urgent and high-risk cases as necessary.
- Support service development through sharing expertise, reflective practice, and participation in professional learning initiatives.
- Maintain accurate and timely records in accordance with statutory and local authority requirements.
- Represent the service in multi-agency meetings and, where necessary, in court proceedings.
About You
You are an experienced and confident social worker who demonstrates strong professional judgment, effective communication, and a commitment to achieving positive outcomes for adults and their families. You are confident managing complex cases, leading on safeguarding, and mentoring colleagues, while maintaining a person-centred approach in all your work.
Requirements
- Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
- Extensive post-qualified experience within Adult Social Care or Children’s Services.
- Proven ability to manage complex cases and make sound, evidence-based decisions.
- Strong understanding of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Safeguarding Adults frameworks.
- Experience of working collaboratively across multi-disciplinary teams and statutory partners.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and presentation.
- Strong time management and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively.
- Commitment to continuous professional development and reflective supervision.
Contract & Salary
- Job Type: Locum
- Location: City of London
- Service Area: Adult Social Care / Social Work Services
- Contract Length: 3 months
- Salary: Negotiable, dependent on experience
- Working Hours: Full-time
- Working Pattern: Hybrid / Office-based as required
How to Apply
If you are an experienced and dedicated Senior Social Worker who is passionate about delivering quality outcomes for adults, families, and communities across the City of London, we’d love to hear from you.
Please apply using the form on the page.