Job Title: Senior Social Worker
Location: Pontefract, (Office based with regular travel)
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, and 9am to 5pm
Salary: £40,787 per annum
Benefits: 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, generous pension, Westfield Health, free onsite parking and other benefits
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 recruiting a Senior Social Worker to lead service delivery in 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 and Experience
* A degree in social work or an equivalent social work qualification and current professional registration.
* Experience of community-based social care services with older people and/or disability services.
* Experience of leading/managing a team with the ability to manage and effectively prioritise caseloads.
* 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.
* A satisfactory DBS check will be required.
How to apply
Apply online at: https://ciswo.bamboohr.com/careers/27?source=aWQ9OA%3D%3D
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