Substance Misuse Senior Practitioner/Experienced Social Worker
Protected CPD Time | Weekly Paid Wellness Hour | 25 Days AL+Bank Holidays
We’re working with a respected charity partner to recruit an Experienced Social Worker for a 30-hour per week fixed-term position within a specialist service based in South East London . This is an opportunity to join a team delivering targeted support to individuals with multiple and complex needs, including substance misuse, mental health challenges, safeguarding concerns, and social care involvement. The role offers a competitive pro rata salary , flexible working within a compassionate team, and the chance to contribute to meaningful change in the lives of vulnerable people. Key Details:- Location: South East London
- Hours: 30 hours per week
- Salary: £37,184.90 – £44,471.72 (pro rata, depending on experience)
- Additional Allowance: Inner London weighting (pro rata)
- Contract Type: Fixed-term until 31st March 2026
- Hold a small, focused caseload of service users with complex needs
- Provide specialist advice on risk, safeguarding (adults and children), and multi-agency liaison
- Deliver workshops, learning sessions, and reflective supervision for team members
- Develop strong partnerships with local social care and statutory agencies
- Contribute to training and support for student social workers and those completing their ASYE
- Maintain high standards in case recording, reporting, and information sharing
- Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England
- Strong safeguarding experience (across adults and/or children’s services)
- Proven experience working with complex and high-risk caseloads
- Knowledge of substance misuse, mental health, and domestic abuse
- Confident in delivering supervision, coaching, or training
- Collaborative, reflective, and strong on communication
- Competitive pro rata salary and London weighting
- 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays (pro rata) , increasing with service
- Weekly wellbeing hour and access to an employee wellbeing hub
- Protected CPD time and career development support
- Contributory pension scheme
- Discounts on shopping, cinema, and travel
- Supportive, values-led working environment
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