Senior Social Worker - Adult Social Care

Senior Social Worker - Adult Social Care

At the heart of theCity, the City of London Corporation serves a small but diverse resident population. We combine historicpurposewith modern ambition and pride ourselves on delivering high‑quality, innovative public services.

We areseekingto recruit experienced, values‑driven

Senior Social Workertoadd to our integrated Adult Social Care service.

You willbe part ofageneric Adult Social Care team,maintaininga strong focus on quality, outcomes and strengths‑based practice while working at pace.

Working alongside amultidisciplinary team of Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Strengths‑Based Practitioners, you will work closely with health colleagues, commissionedprovidersand internal partners to ensure coordinated,safeand effective support for residents and those supported by the City.

• Delivering relationship-basedcore social work or occupational therapypracticewhichisinformed by statutory legislation and guidance, best evidence, and research.
• Assessing complex need,planning and working purposefully with service users,support networks and other professionals to manage risk, safeguard vulnerablepeopleand promote positive outcomes.
• Working collaboratively with commissioning and health partners.
• Championing anti‑racist, anti‑oppressive and inclusive practice.

Reporting to the respective lead officer, you will play an active role in developing Adult Social Care across the Square Mile.

You will be aqualified and registered Social Worker with experience in assessment, court work,and working with a range of service users in the community.

You will have experience in supporting and managing student social workers, andmentoringlessexperienced practitioners.

You will be a confident practitionerwhocanbuild effective and meaningful relationships with service users and other professionals,act as anadvocateand promote positive outcomes whilst working at pace and support the review and development of practice within the Square Mile.

• Strong assessment and advocacy skills,
• Sound knowledge of adult social care legislation and statutory duties
• Commitment to strengths‑based and person‑centred practice
• Confidence working acrossorganisationalboundaries
• Reflective,resilient and compassionate practice
• Openness to innovation and change

In order tobe considered for shortlisting, yourcover letter shouldclearlydemonstratehow you meet the experience and criteria set out within the job description and person specification.

• Regular supervision,appraisal and reflective practice
• Employee Health and Wellbeing Hub
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Season ticket and bicycle loans
• Payment of professional fees
• Activestaffdiversitynetworks
• Sports & Activities Club and staff discounts

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, particularly those from Global Majority communities, LGBTQ+ applicants, disabledpeopleand those with lived experience ofusingsocial care services.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and as part of theselectionprocess the successful applicant willbe required to obtainan

Enhanced with children’s and adult’s barred list Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The City of London Corporation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive andequitableacross the whole organisation, to ensure that everyone has the opportunity tothrive in the work that we do.

Closing date: 23:59pmon
11

September 2026.

Interviews will be held
23,25, 28 September 2026.

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Company:
City of London Corporation

Salary: £ per annum

Hours:

Full-time

Location:

Guildhall, EC2V 7HH

Job type:
Permanent

Posting date: 18 Aug 2026

Closing date: 11 Sept 2026