Social Work Adults Development Lead

NHS; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Doncaster is seeking a Senior Social Worker to deliver education and leadership within their trust. The ideal candidate will focus on social work development, ensuring compliance with professional standards, supervising placements, and leading a high standard of care. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from £55,690 to £62,682 per annum pro rata, committed to professional growth and an inclusive work culture.

Qualifications

• Highly developed professional knowledge gained through recognised qualification.
• Experience in reflective supervision.
• Knowledge of evidence-based models in social work practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible educational and leadership role for Social Work staff.
• Support social work student placements and supervise experienced social workers.
• Coordinate Newly Qualified Social Workers undertaking ASYE programme.

Skills

Authority and credibility to build relationships

Excellent interpersonal communication

Excellent planning and project management skills

Ability to practice as a lead specialist in social work

Education

Recognised Social Work Qualification

Current registration with Social Work England

Best Interest Assessor or Approved Mental Health Professional

Qualified to Practice Educator Professional Standards

Job description

Overview

Go back Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

The closing date is 21 September 2025

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a senior and highly experienced Social Worker to work for a dynamic and progressive organisation to deliver Social Work education and leadership. The Social Work Adults Development Lead position offers a great opportunity for a Social Worker whose core values are to place adults at the centre of all learning and ensure approaches to workforce development and wellbeing are compassionate and high quality.

Our culture at RDaSH is integral to upholding both the values and professional standards of social work, as well as those of our organisation. We are committed to trauma-informed care for the people we support, and for our staff.

This role requires a leader who is a passionate social worker, an innovator, and personally motivated to work with social workers working in a range of different roles; care group leaders; corporate leaders and several multi-professional teams who support a high standard of clinical care provision, supervision, and education. The role will focus upon supporting the development of NHS Social Work and the professional identity of our social workers and representing the Trust at regional meetings, ensuring learning and opportunities are conveyed and utilised "in Trust".

Your experience as an RDaSH employee will begin with a robust Trust induction and continuing professional development (CPD) will be supported by dedicated monthly Trust Learning Half Days.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide a highly visible educational and leadership role for all Social Work staff across all directorates, with a specific focus on adult services. Working with clinical and operational leaders across Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) to ensure compliance with professional standards and development of high-quality integrated care across the Trust.

There will be a particular emphasis on social work student placements, the practice education of student social workers, support and supervision responsibilities to Experienced Social Workers, joint co-ordination responsibilities for Newly Qualified Social Workers undertaking the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) programme, to support and supervise their learning and development. The post holder will support the delivery of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programmes and the development of Social Work Apprenticeship.

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are dedicated to the development of our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Highly developed professional knowledge gained through a recognised Social Work Qualification (Diploma in Social Work, BA Hons, BSc Hons, MA or equivalent qualification)
• Current registration and maintenance of registration with Social Work England
• Best Interest Assessor or Approved Mental Health Professional
• Practice Educating experience and qualified to Practice Educator Professional Standards (PEPS) Stages 1 & 2 (or commitment to obtain qualification)

Training

• Knowledge and experience of delivering Social Work reflective supervision
• Knowledge of evidence-based models of Social Work practice, assessments and interventions and strong reflective practice
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Evidence of developing Social Workers within the Professional Capability Framework (PCF) and Post Qualifying Standard (PQS), and Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE)
• Experience of developing and delivering training

Knowledge

• Specialist knowledge of Social Work procedural and legislative frameworks, initiatives, and systems
• Knowledge of emerging developments and political agendas, and their impact on service and organisational delivery
• Understanding of Equal Opportunities principles and valuing diversity in employment and the delivery of services
• Understanding of the commissioning environment, complex client risk assessment, and the cost of resources and implications for service delivery

Experience

• Extensive experience leading a health and social care team effectively at a senior level
• Experience of providing advice and guidance to other staff on complex cases or issues
• Leading multi-disciplinary and partnership working
• Managing safeguarding concerns and providing advice to staff regarding complex issues
• Experience of chairing meetings
• Experience of delivering a People with Lived Experience/Service User/Patient focused service
• Driving standards and performance contributing to strategic direction, in a changeable environment
• Extensive experience of managing change effectively across services/organisations, with the ability to identify, propose and implement solutions
• Experience of working in a Mental Health service

Skills

• Authority and credibility to build relationships, influence and engage successfully with colleagues, partners, People with Lived Experience/Service Users/Patients, families, carers and advocates at all levels in complex or politically sensitive situations
• Evidence of commitment to multi-agency working
• Ability to practice as a lead specialist within social work, guided by Social Work England Professional Standards, legal frameworks and local policies and guidance
• Highly organised with a solution focused, logical and innovative approach to challenges
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, persuasion and negotiating skills
• Excellent record keeping, report writing and presentational skills
• Excellent planning, workload management and project management skills
• Good IT Skills including use of Microsoft applications and specialist systems
• Proven ability to manage, develop and motivate a multi- disciplinary team of professional and/or vocationally qualified and support staff

Values and Behaviours

• Demonstrable ability to meet Trust values and a positive approach towards change delivery
• Commitment to the delivery of anti-racist, anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive practice

Additional Requirements

• Enhanced DBS clearance is required
• Ability to travel to and access offices and provision across the Trust footprint
• Ability to work autonomously and flexibly

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

£55,690 to £62,682 a year per annum, pro rata