Neighborhood Team - Senior Practitioner

Adult Senior Practitioner Social Worker - Neighborhood Team

South Tyneside
£23 - £30 per hour

About Us:

At Randstad, we are dedicated to promoting the well-being and independence of adults within our communities. We believe in the power of collaboration, innovation, and person-centered approaches to support individuals in achieving their goals and living fulfilling lives.

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Adult Senior Practitioner Social Worker to join our dynamic Neighborhood Team. In this role, you will take a lead role in providing expert social work support to adults facing complex challenges, including mental health issues, disabilities, and social isolation. You will work closely with individuals, families, and community partners to empower adults to overcome barriers and thrive in their communities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the delivery of social work services for adults within the Neighborhood Team, ensuring high-quality, person-centered support.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of adults' needs, strengths, and goals, and develop individualized support plans in collaboration with service users and their families.
• Provide expert guidance and supervision to social work staff, supporting their professional development and growth.
• Coordinate multi-agency support services to address the complex needs of adults, including health, housing, employment, and social inclusion.
• Advocate for the rights and interests of adults, ensuring their voices are heard and respected in decision-making processes.
• Maintain accurate records, adhere to relevant policies and procedures, and contribute to service evaluation and improvement initiatives.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Degree in Social Work, with current registration as a Social Worker.
• Extensive experience in adult social work practice, including significant experience working with individuals facing complex needs.
• Strong leadership abilities, with a demonstrated capacity to mentor and support colleagues.
• Excellent assessment, intervention, and case management skills, with a focus on empowerment and resilience-building.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish collaborative relationships..
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team, with flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and best practices within adult social work.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• £300 referral voucher
• Exciting temporary opportunities to make a real impact on the lives of children and families.
• Support and guidance from a leading recruitment agency.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and training, FREE e learning modules that help towards your SWE registration training requirements
• Access to our Hapi app to gain discounts with retailers, access to online GP services and more

How to Apply:

If you are an experienced and dedicated Child Protection Social Worker looking for temporary opportunities in the North East to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children, we invite you to apply. You can get back to me (Fathima) or send me an email on

Join us in our mission to protect and support the most vulnerable in our community, and use your skills and compassion to make a significant positive impact on the lives of children in need.

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.