Senior Social worker
3 days ago
Dudley
Senior Social Worker – Adult Social Care - Dudley Myn is currently recruiting for experienced and motivated Senior Social Workers to join high-performing Adult Social Care teams within a forward-thinking local authority. This is an excellent opportunity for an exemplary practitioner ready to take on a leadership role, champion reflective practice, and support adults and carers to achieve independence through person-centred, strength-based social work. The Opportunity: You will manage a complex caseload while providing professional leadership, mentoring colleagues and promoting innovative, high-quality adult social care practice. Key responsibilities include: • Managing complex cases involving risk and safeguarding concerns, • Leading Adult Safeguarding Enquiries in line with statutory procedures, • Undertaking strengths-based assessments and developing person-centred support plans, • Promoting independence through Direct Payments and Personal Budgets, • Chairing planning and review meetings, • Deputising for the Assistant Team Manager/Team Manager when required, • Supervising and mentoring junior staff, ASYEs and students, • Supporting reflective practice and professional development across the team, • Working collaboratively with families, carers and partner agencies, • Developing community-based support solutions, • Maintaining accurate case records, assessments and reports, • Applying key Adult Social Care legislation including the Care Act, MCA, MHA and Human Rights legislation What We’re Looking For: • Qualified Social Worker (Degree in Social Work or equivalent), • Registered with Social Work England (SWE), • Significant post-qualified experience within Adult Social Care, • Strong knowledge of Adult Safeguarding, Care Act, MCA and Mental Health legislation, • Experience managing complex cases and safeguarding enquiries, • Supervisory or mentoring experience, • Excellent analytical, communication and decision-making skills, • A strong commitment to person-centred, strengths-based practice, • Ability to lead, mentor and model best practice Why Apply Through Myn? • Access to exclusive senior-level opportunities, • Dedicated consultant support throughout the process, • Expert guidance from application through to placement, • Competitive rates and career progression opportunities, • Opportunities to work within innovative, supportive teams, • Access to roles offering leadership and specialist development Ready For Your Next Opportunity? If you are an experienced social worker ready to lead practice, mentor others and make a lasting impact on adults and carers, we want to hear from you. Apply today through Myn and take the next step in your social work career.