Senior Social Work Practitioner

Senior Social Work Practitioner- North Community Team

Location: North Shropshire (Market Drayton & Oswestry)
Pay Rate: -31.97 per hour Umbrella
Hours: 37 Hours per Week
Driver Required: Essential
Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 days per week office-based)

Important Location Requirement

Candidates must be able to attend office locations across:

• Market Drayton Office, TF9 3AH
• Oswestry Office, SY11 1JR

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Social Worker to join the North Community Team within Adult Social Care, supporting adults with disabilities, older people, and their carers across North Shropshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for a practitioner who is passionate about promoting independence, delivering person-centred care, and supporting vulnerable adults to achieve positive outcomes within their local communities.

The role is community-based, with a strong emphasis on enabling individuals to remain safely and independently within their own homes wherever possible.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive assessments and fulfil statutory responsibilities under the Care Act 2014.
• Manage and support a caseload of adults with disabilities, older people, and their carers.
• Contribute to Multi-Agency Protection of Vulnerable Adults procedures and safeguarding investigations.
• Deliver high-quality social work interventions within relevant legislative frameworks, council policies, and partnership procedures.
• Apply a strengths-based approach to assessments, care planning, and reviews.
• Support individuals through hospital discharge processes, ensuring safe, timely, and effective transitions back into the community.
• Work collaboratively with health professionals, partner agencies, service users, and carers to achieve positive outcomes.
• Promote customer engagement and participation, ensuring individuals have a voice in decisions affecting their lives.
• Maintain accurate records and professional standards in line with statutory requirements and best practice.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. As this role is eligible for an Enhanced DBS check, applicants are required to declare any cautions and convictions that are not protected under current filtering rules.

If you are an experienced Adult Social Care Social Worker looking for your next contract opportunity within a supportive and rewarding community team, we would welcome your application.