Senior Social Worker Adults Job at Randstad (Edinburgh)

Job Description

Ready to step into a pivotal leadership role where you can truly shape adult social care? Randstad is looking for an inspiring, resilient, and highly skilled Senior Social Worker to provide professional leadership and supervision to a dedicated adult services team. If you are a registered Social Worker with proven management experience, a deep understanding of statutory frameworks, and a passion for driving innovative, person-centered practice, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact. You will lead a team of up to 8 Full-Time Equivalent staff-including Social Workers and Community Care Assistants-fostering an environment that champions the Home First and Three Conversations models.

Job Responsibility

Professional Supervision & Management: Provide robust 1-to-1 supervision, support training needs, manage absence and performance, and lead recruitment for your team
Practice Leadership & Decision Making: Guide staff through complex legal and eligibility frameworks, taking ultimate responsibility for decisions around Adult Support and Protection (ASP) and Adults with Incapacity
Resource & Capacity Management: Manage capacity and demand, allocate cases efficiently using internal office systems, and collaborate with integrated teams to maximize resources
Quality & Accountability: Monitor and audit case quality using recognized improvement methods, handle service inquiries or complaints, and deputize for senior managers when required

Requirements

Must hold registered social worker status with the SSSC
Proven track record in a supervisory or management capacity within a statutory adult social care setting
Deep, working knowledge of adult support and protection, child protection, risk management, and associated legislative frameworks
The ability to understand highly complex situations and articulate them clearly, alongside the emotional intelligence to navigate difficult conversations with service users or families
Comfort working across varied environments (office, hospital, care home, or conducting home visits) and a commitment to personal safety and lone-working procedures
BA in social work

What we offer

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Dedicated consultant support
Competitive pay rates reflective of your senior expertise

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