Protected CPD Time | Weekly Paid Wellness Hour | 25 Days AL+Bank Holidays
We’re working with a respected charity partner to recruit an Experienced Social Worker for a 30-hour per week fixed-term position within a specialist service based in South East London. This is an opportunity to join a team delivering targeted support to individuals with multiple and complex needs, including substance misuse, mental health challenges, safeguarding concerns, and social care involvement.
The role offers a competitive pro rata salary, flexible working within a compassionate team, and the chance to contribute to meaningful change in the lives of vulnerable people.
Key Details:
- Location: South East London
- Hours: 30 hours per week
- Salary: £37,184.90 – £44,471.72 (pro rata, depending on experience)
- Additional Allowance: Inner London weighting (pro rata)
- Contract Type: Fixed-term until 31st March 2026
Role Overview:
As a senior practitioner in the team, you will support the management of complex cases and provide specialist input on safeguarding, domestic abuse, self-neglect, and multi-agency coordination. You’ll also mentor and develop team members, contribute to reflective practice, and support service development initiatives.
Main responsibilities:
- Hold a small, focused caseload of service users with complex needs
- Provide specialist advice on risk, safeguarding (adults and children), and multi-agency liaison
- Deliver workshops, learning sessions, and reflective supervision for team members
- Develop strong partnerships with local social care and statutory agencies
- Contribute to training and support for student social workers and those completing their ASYE
- Maintain high standards in case recording, reporting, and information sharing
Candidate Requirements:
- Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England
- Strong safeguarding experience (across adults and/or children’s services)
- Proven experience working with complex and high-risk caseloads
- Knowledge of substance misuse, mental health, and domestic abuse
- Confident in delivering supervision, coaching, or training
- Collaborative, reflective, and strong on communication
What’s on Offer:
- Competitive pro rata salary and London weighting
- 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays (pro rata), increasing with service
- Weekly wellbeing hour and access to an employee wellbeing hub
- Protected CPD time and career development support
- Contributory pension scheme
- Discounts on shopping, cinema, and travel
- Supportive, values-led working environment
Apply Now
If you’re interested in this role or would like to find out more, please get in touch by sending your CV to georgia@leadersincare.co.uk or call 07828873089 for a confidential chat.
We also offer £500 referral bonuses if you recommend someone successfully placed into the role.
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