Senior Social Worker Pontefract
Location: Pontefract (office based with regular travel)
Employment type: Permanent, full time
Hours: Full time – 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £40,787 per annum
Benefits:
* 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Pension
* Westfield Health
* Free onsite parking and other benefits
Job Overview
CISWO is a national charity whose mission is to improve the lives of individuals and communities facing disadvantage due to the impact of the coal mining industry. We are currently recruiting for a Senior Social Worker to be based in our office in Pontefract to lead the service delivery within the Yorkshire and Northeast region, managing a team of office based and home-based Social Work Assistants providing advice and support to former miners and their dependents.
Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the team to provide a high quality, professional, outcomes focused service for our client group.
* Manage a small caseload of clients when necessary, including carrying out high quality assessments and providing a range of appropriate interventions based on the needs of the clients.
* Act as the safeguarding lead for the region, supporting team members to take appropriate action as required.
* Drive service performance and improvement and ensure the effective management of casework across the team.
* Manage the delivery of a range of interventions including welfare benefits advice, mobility support, social isolation, and financial issues.
* Promote the service locally and develop partnerships with other agencies to ensure an integrated and multidisciplinary approach.
Qualifications & Experience
* A degree in social work or equivalent social work qualification and current professional registration
* Experience of community based social care services with delivery to older people and/or disability services
* Experience of leading/managing a team with the ability to prioritise caseloads effectively
* Knowledge and understanding of the values and principles underpinning working with vulnerable adults and their carers within the community setting
* Knowledge of relevant legislation and good practice, particularly in relation to older people, mental health and disability
* Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills with good judgement and logical decision-making ability
* A valid driving licence and access to own vehicle
This role will require a satisfactory DBS check.
Please apply here: https://ciswo.bamboohr.com/careers/27?source=aWQ9OA==
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