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Calderdale Council; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer scheme

Job summary

Calderdale Council is seeking a Social Work Qualified Team Leader for the Gateway service in Halifax. You will oversee a busy team, handling over 400 daily contacts, ensuring signposting, direct access to services or referrals, and working to secure timely, proportionate outcomes.

The role offers hybrid working (2 days remote), with a permanent contract and a salary of £46,142–£49,282 per year. Internal consideration for at-risk candidates is noted in the process.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with current registration.
• Experience in leadership/management of a team is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Gateway Team to handle over 400 contacts daily.
• Provide signposting and direct access to services or referrals.
• Collaborate with health and social care professionals to secure timely outcomes.

Skills

Social Work

Job description

Please note: Internal, at risk candidates will be seen in the first instance.

Social Work Qualified Team Leader (Gateway)

Company: Calderdale Council Salary: £46,142 to £49,282 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Halifax Working pattern: Hybrid - 2 days remote Job type: Permanent Posting date: 7 Sept 2026 Closing date: 4 Oct 2026

Summary

Please note: Internal, at risk candidates will be seen in the first instance.

We are currently seeking to recruit a Team Leader to join our Gateway Team. Receiving over 400 contacts a day, Gateway is a busy team supporting people at the initial point of contact; ensuring appropriate signposting, direct access to services or referral to appropriate teams in a timely and proportionate manner.

We have a clear vision of our role in supporting people in Calderdale to maximise choice, control, and independence. The team currently comprises of qualified Social Workers, Nurses, Occupational Therapists and Social Care Advisors. We pride ourselves in an integrated, solution focused and strength-based approach which engages partners to secure better outcomes and optimise networks of support.

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About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.