Qualified Social Worker – Assessment and Safeguarding – West London

Role:  Qualified Social Worker  
Location:  West London
Team: Assessment and Safeguarding
Pay:  up to £36 per hour
Contract: Full-Time Locum
In the office: Hybrid

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Qualified Adults Senior Social Worker / Senior Practitioner to join the Assessment and Safeguarding Team in a dynamic and forward-thinking local authority in West London. This role offers a rewarding chance to shape the future of adult social care while making a tangible difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead on complex assessments of need and risk for adults, ensuring compliance with statutory duties under the Care Act and related legislation.
• Take responsibility for complex safeguarding cases, including conducting safeguarding enquiries and ensuring timely and appropriate interventions.
• Provide professional supervision and mentoring to less experienced social workers, supporting them in their casework and development.
• Collaborate with service users, families, and multidisciplinary teams to co-produce care plans that are person-centred and promote independence.
• Ensure that all work is carried out in line with statutory frameworks, best practice, and local policies.
• Contribute to service development and delivery, identifying areas for improvement and supporting the implementation of innovative practice.

Essential Requirements:

• Social Work England registration (must be current).
• Proven experience in adult social care, with expertise in assessment, safeguarding, and complex case management.
• Strong knowledge of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and related adult social care legislation.
• Experience in providing professional supervision and support to colleagues.
• Excellent communication, decision-making, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage competing priorities, and work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay of up to £36 per hour.
• Play a key role in improving the quality of life for vulnerable adults in West London.
• Be part of a supportive and proactive team dedicated to safeguarding and improving outcomes for service users.
• Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

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Interested in learning more about the Senior Social Worker role in West London? Contact Holly Chupka at 01635 226350. Plus, refer a friend to us, and if we place them, you'll receive a generous £300 referral bonus (terms and conditions apply).