Adult Social Worker

Location:

City of Westminster (NW1) – London City and West End, London, United Kingdom

Salary:

36.00

Type:

Temporary

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible

Contract Period:

To be confirmed.

Main Industry:

Search Health, Nursing & Social Services Jobs

Job ID:

133017797

Company:

SW Locums

Posted On:

24 May 2026

Adult Social Worker – Practice Manager

Location: City of Westminster

Position: Full-Time, Locum

Pay Rate: 36.00 per hour

Start Date: As soon as possible

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and dedicated Adult Social Worker to join the City of Westminster Council as a Practice Manager. This full-time locum position is ideal for a senior practitioner looking to step into a leadership role, providing crucial support and guidance to a dedicated team of social work professionals.

About the City of Westminster Council

The City of Westminster Council is renowned for its commitment to excellence, innovation, and community care. Working within this vibrant and diverse central London borough offers a unique and rewarding environment. Westminster Council is dedicated to supporting its staff through excellent resources, a collaborative culture, and a strong focus on professional development, making it an exceptional place to advance your social work career.

Key Responsibilities

As a Practice Manager, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining and elevating the standards of adult social care. Your duties will include:

Providing leadership and professional guidance to social workers within the team.

Promoting and instilling high-quality social work practice standards.

Undertaking the responsibilities of Duty Senior as necessary.

Acting as a Safeguarding Adults Manager (SAM).

Providing supervision and oversight for complex cases.

Supporting risk management and complex decision-making in accordance with relevant legislation.

Ensuring that practice is in strict alignment with statutory frameworks and best practice quality standards.

Requirements

A recognized qualification in Social Work (CQSW, DipSW, CSS, or degree).

Active registration with Social Work England.

Significant post-qualification experience in adult social care, with demonstrable experience in leadership or senior roles.

Robust knowledge of adult social care legislation, including the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act.

Strong decision-making, risk assessment, and communication skills.

Why Register with SW Locums?

When you partner with SW Locums, you are choosing the leading agency in the social work market. We pride ourselves on our deep industry knowledge, unparalleled candidate support, and exclusive access to the best roles across the UK.

We offer an efficient registration process, dedicated consultants who understand your career goals, and highly competitive pay rates.

Refer a Friend: 500 Bonus

Do you know another outstanding social work professional looking for their next move? Recommend them to SW Locums. If they are successfully placed, you will receive a 500 referral bonus (subject to terms and conditions).

How

If you are a motivated senior social worker ready to make a significant impact in the City of Westminster, we want to hear from you. Please submit your updated CV to SW Locums today to express your interest in this position.

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