Senior Social Worker – Localities Team

Dive into an exhilarating opportunity to work as a Senior Social Worker within the Localities Team in the bustling borough of Sutton. With a sparkling hourly rate of £32, this ongoing role offers the perfect blend of challenge and reward. You will have the chance to work both full time and part time, supporting adult service users to lead fulfilling, independent lives.

• Hourly Salary:
  Revel in the flexibility and autonomy that comes from an hourly rate.
• Feel empowered to balance personal and professional commitments with ease.
• Varied Work:
  Experience diverse cases and situations, ensuring that no two days are the same, keeping you engaged and fulfilled.
• Career Development:
  Benefit from ongoing training and professional development opportunities to advance your career in social work within Sutton.
• Supportive Environment:
  Work alongside a dedicated team of professionals who are committed to creating a positive impact in the community.

• Deliver robust, high-quality Care Act (2014) assessments, carer assessments, and support planning aimed at fostering independence and achieving personal outcomes for service users.
• Skillfully manage a complex caseload involving adult social care, high-risk safeguarding, and transitions from children’s services.
• Collaborate effectively with multi-agency teams, including health services, housing, and care providers, to ensure comprehensive care solutions.
• Conduct comprehensive mental capacity assessments, manage Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, and lead Best Interests decision-making processes.
• Implement dynamic safety plans in collaboration with multi-agency partners, engaging in crisis management and escalation when necessary.
• Contribute to multi-agency panels and funding assessments to secure care funding and develop effective service packages.
• Engage regularly with staff at all levels in Adult Social Care, Head of Service, Health Authority partners, NHS Trust staff, care providers, legal services, police, emergency teams, service users, and family carers to foster meaningful collaborative relationships.

In Sutton
, professionalism thrives amidst green spaces, vibrant communities, and rich cultural heritage. Whether enjoying the local eateries, parks, or excellent transport links to central London, Sutton offers a dynamic balance of work and leisure. Embrace this opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and fulfilling environment while discovering the charms of living and working in Sutton.