Senior Social Worker - Sensory & Deafblind Team Lead

Suffolk Jobs Direct; England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in England is seeking a Senior Social Worker to lead the Social Work & Assessment Team. This role includes providing guidance and mentoring to team members while managing complex cases involving individuals with sensory loss. Ideal candidates will have qualifications in British Sign Language and understanding of Deaf culture. This position offers a flexible working environment, competitive salary, and a supportive team culture dedicated to improving lives.

Benefits

Up to 29 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) membership

Travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits

Performance-related pay progression

Training and career development opportunities

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Qualification in British Sign Language and willingness to continue training.
• Understanding Deaf culture and identity is essential.
• Awareness of issues facing individuals with sight loss.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and support to social workers and professionals.
• Lead in supervising and mentoring the team.
• Manage a caseload of complex cases.

Skills

British Sign Language

Understanding of Deaf culture

Awareness of issues facing individuals with sight loss

Education

Qualification in British Sign Language

Deafblind Assessor Qualification

Job description

A public sector organization in England is seeking a Senior Social Worker to lead the Social Work & Assessment Team. This role includes providing guidance and mentoring to team members while managing complex cases involving individuals with sensory loss. Ideal candidates will have qualifications in British Sign Language and understanding of Deaf culture. This position offers a flexible working environment, competitive salary, and a supportive team culture dedicated to improving lives.