Full job descriptionSenior Social Worker - Short Term Support Service (Adults & Hospital Discharge)
*Location: County Hall Preston / Royal Preston Hospital / Chorley District Hospital

*Authority: Adult Social Care - Short Term Support Service (Central)

*Pay Rate:£35.00 per hour (Umbrella)

*Contract: Full-Time Locum Assignment

*Interviews: ASAP

Are you an experienced Adult Social Worker with strong hospital discharge expertise, confident in managing complex cases and supporting the professional development of others?
We are recruiting a dedicated Senior Social Worker to join the Short Term Support Service (Central) operating across Preston and Chorley. Offering £35.00 per hour with immediate interview availability, this role is ideal for a skilled senior practitioner looking to balance complex clinical practice with supervisory and leadership responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities:*Complex Case Management: Manage a reduced but highly complex caseload supporting adults across both community and acute hospital settings.

*Staff Supervision & Mentoring: Provide professional advice, supervision, and practice mentoring to Social Workers, Social Care Support Officers, and students.

*Management & Quality Support: Support the Team Manager with case progression, practice quality assurance, and day-to-day service delivery.

*Safeguarding & Timely Interventions: Drive statutory safeguarding enquiries, manage legal processes, and lead multi-agency working to promote independence and reduce long-term care needs.

What We Are Looking For:*Qualifications & SWE: Qualified Social Worker with active registration with Social Work England (SWE).

*Post-Qualifying Experience: Significant post-qualifying experience in statutory Adult Social Care, demonstrating strong leadership behaviours.

*Essential Requirement:Proven Hospital Discharge experience is essential for this role.

*Skills: Confidence in managing risk, navigating fast-paced health-and-social-care interfaces, and supporting staff learning and development.

Why Apply?*Competitive Rate:£35.00 per hour.

*Leadership Pathway: Excellent opportunity to gain formal supervisory and quality assurance experience alongside complex casework.

*Fast-Track Recruitment: Interviews are being scheduled ASAP.

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