Senior Social Worker
Randstad Care
Edinburgh
Salary
£40.00 to £45.00 an hour
Contract
Not specified
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
7 September 2026
7 days left
In plain English
What this job actually involves
This Senior Social Worker role involves managing a team, overseeing service delivery, and making decisions about adult support and protection. It's suitable for experienced social workers who want to lead and develop their skills. You'll need to be able to work independently and make tough decisions.
What you'll need
- You need to be a qualified social worker with a degree in social work.
- You should have experience in management or senior roles, especially in adult services.
- You must be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
- You'll need to have a PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) disclosure.
- You should be familiar with Scottish legislation and policies, such as the Adults with Incapacity Act.
How to boost your chances
- Consider gaining experience in team leadership or management before applying for this role.
- Make sure you understand the Home First and Three Conversations models of engagement.
- Practice your presentation skills, as you'll need to present findings to senior management.
- Develop your knowledge of Scottish legislation and policies to increase your chances of success.
- Network with other social workers to learn more about the role and get tips from experienced professionals.
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Job description
Are you a Qualified Social Worker? Looking for a management position? Look no further… Randstad are recruiting for a Senior Social Worker to join Edinburgh City Council's Adult Service. This is a full time role offering a fantastic competitive pay rate. Benefits:
Hybrid workingCompetitive rates of payMileage reimbursementSupervisionWeekly payOne committed and dedicated point of contactAn unlimited referrals incentive, giving you a £300 voucher for anyone you refer to us (T&Cs apply)A full range of free training availableAccess to 100s of discounts through the Hapi App Free healthcare, medical and financial advice available
Responsibilities: Team Leadership & Management:
Supervise and line-manage a team of up to 8 FTE staff, including Grade 7 Social Workers, Grade 5 Community Care Assistants, and agency workers. Oversee staff development by conducting annual performance conversations, identifying training needs, managing absences, and driving performance improvements. Lead recruitment and selection activities to onboard new team members.
Service Delivery & Practice
QualityManage daily capacity and demand by overseeing the efficient allocation of work and managing office workflows. Ensure high-quality, person-centered care that strictly aligns with statutory obligations, SSSC registration standards, and EHSCP policies. Drive model implementation, actively promoting and embedding the Home First and Three Conversations models of engagement. Audit and monitor service quality using recognized improvement methods, and present findings to senior management.
Decision Making & Resource Management
Guide legal and clinical decision-making regarding adult support and protection, adults with incapacity, and risk management. Manage budgets and resources, including authorising payments for people in need, oversight of office funds, and participating in resource allocation boards. Handle complex communications, responding to service inquiries/complaints and representing the Partnership at multi-agency meetings.
PVGSSSC registrationSocial Work Degree Experience
Management/Senior experienceAdults If you have any further questions, or wish to apply for this role then please contact Hannah on or . Otherwise Apply Below and I will be in touch soon. Are you thinking about a change in your career but not sure about this role? Whether you are an existing candidate, new to the locum market and are exploring some options or looking for a new permanent role, we have several exciting opportunities with competitive pay & flexibility. If you wish to discuss this further please contact me on the details above. 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.
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9 August 2026
Last checked
31 August 2026
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