SEHSCT Senior Social Worker, Band 7

Southern Health and Social Care Trust; Lisburn; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

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Flexible Working

Job summary

Southern Health and Social Care Trust is seeking a Senior Social Worker (Band 7) for Trustwide duties in the Children's Services & Social Work Directorate. The vacancy listing notes multiple posts (Lisburn and Newtownards) with flexible working options from day one.

Successful applicants will join a responsive team within the HSC framework, with the ability to contribute to high-quality social work services and meet workload demands across the trust.

Job description

SEHSCT Senior Social Worker, Band 7 ref:55890121

Branch: Trustwide (SEHSCT)

Location: Trustwide (SEHSCT)

Directorate: Children's Services & Social Work

Notes: At present there are 3 vacant Senior Social Worker posts available – one In Lisburn and two in Newtownards. Applications received after the advertised closing date/time cannot be considered, so please allow enough time for postage. Where a part-time waiting list is required, one part-time waiting list will be created- regardless of any specific hours advertised, this waiting list will cover all future vacancies where part-time posts arise. A part-time post is defined as any post that has less than 37.5 hours per week.” This will be managed in line with the updated HSC waiting list principles effective from 1 April 2026”. Please remember to save or print a copy of the job description before submitting your application, as it will not be accessible afterwards. Flexible WorkingWe welcome flexible working requests from day one. All HSC organisations offer a range of flexible working options. The options available for this post will depend on the requirements of the role.Find out more about flexible working options on our website.

Flexible Working

Successful applicants have the opportunity to request Flexible Working from the 1st day of their employment. A number of Flexible Working provisions areoffered by all HSC Organisations, what provisions are available depends on the role being undertaken.Find out more

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