Social Worker

East Riding of Yorkshire Council; Hornsea; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is seeking a Social Work England registered professional to support adults in the community, with substantial experience and a genuine commitment to person-centred outcomes.

The role involves court work, care and support planning, and contributing to practice development within a supportive, learning-focused team; driving is essential.

The post offers a flexible blend of office and home working, with supervision, induction, and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Social Work England registered professional
• Experience delivering adult social care in community settings
• Supervisory or mentoring experience essential
• Must hold a full driving licence and be willing to travel across the region

Responsibilities

• Carrying out person-centred assessments in community and hospital settings
• Undertaking court work and preparing reports within legal safeguarding frameworks
• Co-producing care and support plans and reviewing outcomes
• Participating in the duty rota to respond to urgent and complex situations
• Contributing to professional development and promoting a learning-focused team culture

Skills

Communication

Time management

IT skills

Written skills

Flexible working

Education

Social work qualification

Tools

Social work knowledge

Job description

The job itself

position, offering a flexible blend of office and home working. The ability to drive is essential.

We are looking for a Social Work England registered professional with substantial experience and a genuine commitment to supporting adults within the community. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality, person-centred services while helping to shape and develop practice within the team.

Supervisory or mentoring experience is essential, as you will be expected to support colleagues, contribute to professional development, and promote a positive, learning-focused team culture. This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your career within a supportive and forward-thinking service.

What you’ll be doing:

• Working within theCare Act 2014framework
• Carrying out person-centred assessments in community and hospital settings
• Undertaking court work, including preparing reports, presenting evidence, and working within legal frameworks to support safeguarding and best outcomes for individuals
• Co-producing care and support plans, and reviewing outcomes
• Participating in the duty rota to respond to urgent and complex situations

What you’ll bring:

• A strong understanding of adult social care legislation, including theMental Capacity Act 2005,Care Act 2014, andDeprivation of Liberty Safeguards
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Strong IT and written skills to maintain accurate records and support performance monitoring
• A flexible, proactive approach to working under pressure
• Afull driving licence—essential due to the wide geographical area covered (mileage allowance provided)

What we offer:

• Acomprehensive induction
• Regular supervision and development reviews
• Ongoingtraining and career development opportunities
• A supportive team culture focused on growth, quality, and innovation

Our team currently operates Monday to Friday, but we’re actively exploring a move to seven-day working to better meet the needs of our community.

Please note you must hold a social work qualification and be registered with Social Work England to apply for this role