Senior Social Worker Pontefract

CISWO; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A national charity is seeking a Senior Social Worker based in Pontefract to lead the delivery of social work services for former miners and their dependents. This role involves managing a team providing advice and support to older people and those with disabilities. The successful candidate should possess a strong social work background, experience managing a team, and be adept in safeguarding and client assessments.

Benefits

29 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous pension

Westfield Health

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• A degree in social work or equivalent qualification and current professional registration.
• Experience leading/managing a team in social care.
• Knowledge of legislation regarding older people and mental health.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the team to provide high quality services.
• Act as the safeguarding lead for the region.
• Promote the service and develop partnerships with agencies.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Client Assessment

Interpersonal Skills

Decision-Making

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Senior Social Worker

Location: Pontefract (office based with regular travel)

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

Salary: £40,787 per annum

Benefits: 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, generous pension, Westfield Health, free onsite parking, plus other benefits

CISWO is a national charity whose mission is to improve the lives of individuals and communities facing disadvantage due to the impact of the coal mining industry.

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Social Worker to be based in our office in Pontefract to lead the service delivery within the Yorkshire and Northeast region, managing a team of office based and home-based Social Work Assistants providing advice and support to former miners and their dependents.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong social work background with experience of managing a team in a social care setting and supporting older people and/or people with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the team to provide a high quality, professional, outcomes focused service for our client group.
• Manage a small caseload of clients when necessary, including carrying out high quality assessments and providing a range of appropriate interventions based on the needs of the clients.
• Act as the safeguarding lead for the region, supporting team members to take appropriate action as required.
• Drive service performance and improvement and ensure the effective management of casework across the team.
• Manage the delivery of a range of interventions including welfare benefits advice, mobility support, social isolation, and financial issues.
• Promote the service locally and develop partnerships with other agencies to ensure an integrated and multidisciplinary approach.

Qualifications

• A degree in social work or equivalent social work qualification and current professional registration.
• Experience of community based social care services with delivery with older people and/or disability services.
• Experience of leading/managing a team with the ability to manage & effectively prioritise caseloads.
• Knowledge and understanding of the values and principles underpinning working with vulnerable adults and their carers within the community setting.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and good practice, particularly in relation to older people, mental health and disability.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills with good judgement and logical decision-making ability.
• A valid driving licence and access to own vehicle.
• This role will require a satisfactory DBS check.

How to apply. For external applicants, please apply here: https://ciswo.bamboohr.com/careers/27?source=aWQ9MTI%3D