Senior Social Worker

Posted 03 April 2024
Salary Up to £40 per hour
LocationWest Sussex
Job type Contract
Discipline Social Work
Reference40121_1712210509
Contact NameKatherine Scoggins

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Social Worker to join a Forensic Learning Disability and Autism Team.

PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE A QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER, REGISTERED WITH SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND

About the team

This team specialises in working with a varied caseload of working age adults with learning disabilities/ autism who have either committed an offense or display behaviours linked with offending. The specific role within the team may require action as the Social Supervisor under Section 37/41 Mental Health Act. The team works very closely with both the voluntary and private sector to ensure the right care and resources are given to service user and their families/ carers.

About you

Experience within a forensic or learning disabilities setting as well as supervisory experience is key to being successful in this role. A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of three years experience is essential in order to be considered for this position.

What's on offer?

  • Up to £40.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
  • Hybrid working scheme
  • Great opportunity to work in a specialised team


For more information, please get in contact

Katherine Scoggins - Candidate Consultant

0118 948 5555

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