Social Work Senior Practitioner - Safeguarding And Dols Team in Havering, Cumbria

JOB-20240819-db742659

Social Work Senior Practitioner - Safeguarding and DOLS Team
Location: Havering, UK
Hourly Rate: £36
Type: Full-time, Ongoing

Are you ready to broaden your professional horizons? We offer a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional to join the Safeguarding and DOLS Team in Havering. This full-time locum role, with an attractive pay rate of £36 per hour, promises to challenge and reward you while providing endless opportunities to advance your career.

Perks and benefits:

- Full-time role: Embrace the stability of full-time hours while enjoying the flexibility of locum work.
- Competitive hourly rate: Earn an impressive £36 per hour while making a difference.
- Continuous professional development: Access to training and resources to keep your skills sharp and up-to-date.
- Flexible working arrangements: Benefit from a flexible schedule with a requirement to be in the office only once a week or as needed for meetings.
- Experience a fulfilling work-life balance that allows you to manage your professional and personal commitments effectively.

What you will do:

- Lead and manage complex cases relating to adult safeguarding and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS).
- Provide leadership, supervision, and support to a team of qualified social workers.
- Advise and guide the team on the Mental Capacity Act, Best Interest Assessment, and related legal frameworks.
- Report to the Team Manager and Assistant Director of Adult Safeguarding, deputising as needed.
- Engage with the S21A process and Re: X Procedure, ensuring compliance with legal and statutory duties under the Care Act and other relevant legislation.
- Develop and implement strategies to address complex safeguarding concerns involving high-risk and multiple-need situations.
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary framework to promote best practice and deliver positive outcomes for service users.

Essential qualifications and skills:

- Qualified social worker or occupational therapist with current SWE or HCPC registration.
- Demonstrated post-qualification training, such as BIA/DoLs, AMHP, and Practice Educator status.
- Expertise in adult safeguarding and BIA/MCA with substantial social work experience (minimum three years).
- Adept knowledge of the statutory and legal responsibilities as they pertain to the role.
- Proficient IT skills and evidence of continuous professional development.

Living and working in Havering offers the ideal mix of heritage, culture, and vibrant community spirit. Only a stone's throw from central London, discover a borough brimming with scenic parks, diverse shopping experiences, and historic charm. If you’re looking for a role that challenges you professionally and personally, in a location that's rich with opportunity and connectivity, Havering might just be the perfect place for you. Join us and make a significant difference!

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