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Experienced Lead Practitioner – North London – Adults Social Work

Experienced Lead Practitioner – North London – ASW (12 months Fixed Term Contract)(salary: £42,500- £49,370) 

Are you looking to advance your social work career within a local authority who listens to the voices of their staff and supports you in your growth and development?
 
Liquid personnel are currently working exclusively with this forward-thinking local authority to find the best Lead Practitioners to join them in making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable adults.

Benefits

  •  Generous competitive salaries
  • 12 Months Fixed Term Contract 
  • 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays-
  • Access to the local government pension schemewhich provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents
  • Work-life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, part-time
  • Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership
  • Excellent training and development opportunities
  • Employee well- being training programs including confidential employee assistance

Responsibilities

  • You will hold a small complex caseload consisting of safeguarding and sometimes court work cases.
  • Conduct appropriate risk assessments with individuals, their families and providers in line with Mental Capacity Legislation and good practice criteria.
  • Chair safeguarding meetings and other appropriate multidisciplinary meetings as required by the Team Manager as appropriate.
  • Ensure that the responsibility of safeguarding adults at risk is a fundamental element of the work of your team and that the Making Safeguarding Personal principles are embedded effectively.
  • Ensure that the service promotes safety and managed risk in the context of maintaining choice.
  • Provide consultation and advice to support social workers and assessment and enablement officers in undertaking assessments and interventions, encouraging the development of high-quality standards and practice within a culture of continuous service improvement, value for money and safer practice.

Essential Requirements

  • Social Work degree or equivalent.
  • SWE registration.
  • At least 2 years post qualified experience within Adults Social Work.

Call Samantha Higham on 0203 857 3493 for an informal chat about this role and or about other similar roles in the area.

Experienced Lead Practitioner – North London – Adults Social Work

Job details
Sector: Social work
Location: North London
Salary: £42,500 - £49,370 pa
Type: Permanent