About the City of London 

At the heart of the City, the City of London Corporation serves a small but diverse resident population. We combine historic purpose with modern ambition and pride ourselves on delivering high‑quality, innovative public services. 

We are seeking an experienced, values‑driven Principal Social Worker to provide strong leadership within our Adult Social Care service. 

About the Role 

You will be part of the leadership team for a small generic Adult Social Care team, maintaining a strong focus on quality, outcomes and strength-based practice while working at pace. 

Working alongside a multidisciplinary team of Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Strengths‑Based Practitioners, you will work closely with all practitioners to develop their skills whilst ensuring they are providing a coordinated, safe and effective service to residents.  

Key responsibilities include: 

• Providing professional leadership and representation of strengths based social work practice across the City of London.  

• Lead on quality assurance processes, ensuring statutory responsibilities are met and influence operational and strategic developments across the service 

• Ensure the voice of Social Work is represented at all levels within the service and Social Work is championed throughout the Corporation.  

• Driving continuous improvement and high‑quality practice 

• Working collaboratively with commissioning and health partners 

• Championing anti‑racist, anti‑oppressive and inclusive practice 

You will report to the Head of Service and play an active strategic leadership role across Adult Social Care and the wider Peoples Directorate. 

About You 

You will be a qualified and registered Social Worker with 5 years post qualifying experience including at least 2 years at a management or senior level.  

You will demonstrate: 

• Strong leadership and people‑management skills 

• Sound knowledge of adult social care legislation and statutory duties 

• Commitment to strengths‑based and person‑centred practice 

• Strength in leading and embedding a culture of learning, inclusion and equality 

• Confidence working across organisational boundaries 

• A reflective, resilient and compassionate leadership style 
• Openness to innovation and change 

Your Application 

In order to be considered for shortlisting, your cover letter should clearly demonstrate how you meet the experience and criteria set out within the job description and person specification.  

What We Offer 

We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment, including: 

• Regular supervision, appraisal and reflective practice 

• Enhanced learning and development offer  

• Employee Health and Wellbeing Hub 

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements 

• Local Government Pension Scheme 

• Season ticket and bicycle loans 

• Payment of professional fees 

• Active staff diversity networks 

• Employee volunteering scheme 

• Sports & Activities Club and staff discounts 

Our Commitment to Diversity 

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, particularly those from Global Majority communities, LGBTQ+ applicants, disabled people and those with lived experience of social care. 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and as part of the selection process the successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.  

The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable across the whole organisation, to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do.

Closing date: 23:59pm on 31 July 2026

Interviews will be held on 17 and 18 August 2026 (Provisionally)

To apply online please click the Apply online button below. 

Alternatively, please contact 020 7332 3978 (24 hr answerphone) quoting reference number OCCS1315  if you experience any difficulties.  A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732.

The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

We reserve the right to close the advert earlier should we receive a high number of applications.

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