Locum Senior Social Worker

Locum Senior Social Worker

Location:

Edinburgh Rate: £35 £ 45 per hour

Start Date:

ASAP We are recruiting an experienced Locum Senior Social Worker / Team Manager to join an Adult Social Work Team within Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership (EHSCP). This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled social work professional to provide leadership, supervision, and operational management within a busy statutory adult services environment, supporting the delivery of person-centred, strengths-based practice through the Home First and Three Conversations models.

Key Responsibilities Provide professional supervision, leadership, and support to a team of social work staff. Ensure staff have a clear understanding of their roles, responsibilities, and service expectations. Guide and oversee decision-making in line with legislation, eligibility criteria, funding frameworks, and best practice. Provide advice and guidance on relevant legislation, policies, procedures, and social work practice standards. Promote and support the delivery of the Three Conversations model across the service.

Manage workload allocation, capacity, and service demand effectively. Ensure high-quality, person-centred assessments and interventions are delivered in accordance with statutory responsibilities. Work collaboratively with health, social care, and community partners to deliver integrated services. Respond to service enquiries, complaints, and concerns regarding service delivery. Authorise financial assistance and support packages within agreed frameworks and delegated authority limits. Monitor, audit, and improve service quality through quality assurance and continuous improvement activities.

Support innovation and creative approaches to achieving positive outcomes for individuals and communities. Identify staff learning and development needs and support professional growth through supervision, annual reviews, and performance management processes. Participate in recruitment, selection, and workforce development activities. Represent the Partnership at multi-agency meetings, forums, and community engagement events. Requirements Social Work qualification (DipSW, CQSW, BA/MA Social Work or equivalent).

Registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). Significant post-qualifying experience within a statutory adult social work setting. Previous experience supervising, mentoring, or managing social work staff. Strong knowledge of Adult Support and Protection, Adults with Incapacity legislation, risk assessment, and risk management. Sound understanding of current social work practice, policy, and legislative frameworks. Excellent communication, negotiation, report-writing, and decision-making skills.

Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Enhanced PVG Scheme Membership (or willingness to obtain).

How to Apply

If this role sounds like the perfect fit for you, please click "Apply". Alternatively, for more information and a detailed job description, contact Danielle Frame at 21 Health and Social Care. Interview Process Successful shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a Teams call or face-to-face meeting with 21

HSC staff, followed by an interview with the hiring managers. About Us 21 Health and Social Care are a recruitment agency offering a variety of employment positions within the Health, Social Care, Voluntary, and Social Work sectors across Scotland. With over 20 years experience working within the Scottish market, we provide access to some of the best opportunities available, alongside unrivalled ongoing support and advice throughout your journey with us.

21 HSC is operated by Qualified Social Workers and Social Care professionals and is a registered employer with the SSSC. 21 HSC Limited is an equal opportunities employer.