Principal Social Worker

Posted 16 September 2024
Salary £600 - £650 per day
LocationKent
Job type Contract
Discipline Social Care
ReferenceMikeala_1726478173
Contact NameMikeala Osborn

Job description

Our client, London Borough of Bexley, is looking for a Principal Social Worker to join their Adult Services.

This is a 6 month contract as the Principal Social Worker to improve strength based practice across Bexley Adult Social Care following feedback from an LGA peer review and building on the work we have been doing with the public sector consultancy firm Impower in relation to this.

  • As the Principal Social Worker consultant you will lead Adult Social Care in ensuring there is good quality practice and continued professional development with strength based
  • Practice and self-directed support being at the centre of social work delivery across the directorate.
  • You will provide assurance to the Adult Social Care leadership team and as required the Corporate Leadership team and the leader of the Council and members in relation to practice and meeting our statutory duties.
  • You will lead social work professional development and embed good practice across the department and embed strength based practice and self-directed support in practice.
  • You will lead our CQC preparedness with staff and support staff to feel involved and invested in this preparation.
  • You will support the senior leadership team to prepare for a CQC inspection and lead on key actions in relation to this work.
  • You will have extensive experience of leading and embedding change preferably as a Principal Social Worker.

Benefits of working with Remedy

  • A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
  • Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
  • Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed.
  • Double payrolls each week.

*Terms & Conditions apply

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.

Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.