Regional Senior Social Worker – Welfare & Outreach

GET STAFFED ONLINE RECRUITMENT LIMITED; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A national charity is seeking a Senior Social Worker based in Pontefract to manage a personal welfare team supporting former miners. The role involves leading service delivery, managing caseloads, and ensuring adherence to safeguarding policies. Essential qualifications include a social work degree and management experience in social care. This position offers a salary of £40,787 per annum and requires regular travel across the region.

Qualifications

• Degree in social work or equivalent social work qualification and current professional registration.
• Experience of leading/managing a team in a social care setting.
• Good working knowledge of welfare benefits system.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the personal welfare team for Yorkshire and North East region.
• Manage a small caseload of varied needs and provide appropriate interventions.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with professionals and agencies.

Skills

Leadership and management

Client assessment

Case management

Welfare benefits knowledge

Understanding of vulnerable adults' needs

Flexibility to travel

Education

Degree in social work or equivalent

Job description

A national charity is seeking a Senior Social Worker based in Pontefract to manage a personal welfare team supporting former miners. The role involves leading service delivery, managing caseloads, and ensuring adherence to safeguarding policies. Essential qualifications include a social work degree and management experience in social care. This position offers a salary of £40,787 per annum and requires regular travel across the region.