Regional Senior Social Worker – Lead Welfare & Partnerships

CISWO The Coal Mining Charity; Purston Jaglin; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A national charity is seeking a Senior Social Worker to lead the personal welfare team in the Yorkshire and North East region. The successful candidate will manage service delivery, oversee casework, and support clients with various needs, including welfare benefits advice and emotional support. Essential qualifications include a degree in social work, relevant experience in social care, and a valid driving license. The role offers a compensation of £40,787 per annum and requires regular travel across the region.

Qualifications

• Experience of leading/managing a team in a social care setting.
• Good working knowledge of welfare benefits system.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, particularly in relation to older people.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the personal welfare team.
• Ensure effective management of casework.
• Support the team through supervision and appraisals.

Skills

Leadership

Case management

Welfare benefits advice

Client assessments

Supervision

Knowledge of legislation

Education

Degree in social work or equivalent

Job description

A national charity is seeking a Senior Social Worker to lead the personal welfare team in the Yorkshire and North East region. The successful candidate will manage service delivery, oversee casework, and support clients with various needs, including welfare benefits advice and emotional support. Essential qualifications include a degree in social work, relevant experience in social care, and a valid driving license. The role offers a compensation of £40,787 per annum and requires regular travel across the region.