Social Worker III

East Riding of Yorkshire Council; Hornsea; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

East Riding of Yorkshire Council seeks an experienced social worker to join the Holderness Adult Community Wellbeing Team. You will deliver strengths-based, person-centred social work and carry out Care Act assessments across community and hospital settings.

You will develop care plans, manage safeguarding and risk, and contribute to a learning culture through mentoring colleagues. Travel across Holderness and East Yorkshire is required.

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England.
• Qualified and experienced in Adult Social Care.
• Knowledgeable in the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS).
• Excellent assessment and report-writing skills.
• Able to travel independently across the Holderness and East Yorkshire area.

Responsibilities

• Deliver strengths-based, person-centred social work practice
• Carry out Care Act assessments in community and hospital settings
• Develop and review care and support plans that promote independence
• Manage complex safeguarding and risk situations
• Undertake court work, prepare reports, and present evidence when required
• Participate in the duty rota, responding to urgent and complex cases
• Support, mentor and develop colleagues, helping us maintain a positive learning culture

Skills

Assessment skills

Report-writing

Mentoring

Prioritisation

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

The job itself

join our Holderness Adult Community Wellbeing Team. If you thrive on making a difference, enjoy supporting colleagues to grow, and want to be part of a service that’s evolving to meet the needs of local communities, we’d love to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

• Make a real difference every day
• Work within a supportive and experienced team
• Hybrid working for improved work-life balance
• Excellent learning and development opportunities
• Regular supervision and career progression support
• Be part of shaping the future of adult social care services

What You’ll Be Doing

As an integral member of our team, you will:

• Deliver strengths-based, person-centred social work practice
• Carry out Care Act assessments in community and hospital settings
• Develop and review care and support plans that promote independence
• Manage complex safeguarding and risk situations
• Undertake court work, prepare reports, and present evidence when required
• Participate in the duty rota, responding to urgent and complex cases
• Support, mentor and develop colleagues, helping us maintain a positive learning culture

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Registered with Social Work England
• Qualified and experienced in Adult Social Care
• Knowledgeable in the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)
• A confident communicator with excellent assessment and report-writing skills
• Organised, resilient and able to manage competing priorities
• Experienced in mentoring, coaching or supervising others
• Able to travel independently across the Holderness and East Yorkshire area

What We Offer

• Comprehensive induction programme
• Regular supervision and development conversations
• Access to ongoing professional training and career development
• Supportive team culture that values innovation and growth
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• Mileage allowance for business travel

Be Part of Something Bigger

Our team currently operates Monday to Friday, and we’re actively exploring innovative ways of working, including seven-day service delivery, to better meet the needs of our communities.

If you’re passionate about delivering outstanding adult social care, developing others, and helping shape the future of our service, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

Please note: Applicants must hold a recognised Social Work qualification and be registered with Social Work England.