Overview
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, 9am to 5pm
Salary: £40,787 per annum
Benefits: 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, generous pension, Westfield Health, free onsite parking, plus other benefits
About CISWO
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 for a Senior Social Worker 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. This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong social work background with experience of managing a team in a social care setting and supporting older people and / or people with disabilities.
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 requirements
* A degree in social work or equivalent social work qualification and current professional registration
* Experience of community based social care services with experience of delivery with older people and / or disability services
* Experience of leading / managing a team with the ability to manage & 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
* This role will require a satisfactory DBS check.
How to apply
For external applicants, please apply here: https://ciswo.bamboohr.com/careers/27?source=aWQ9MTI%3D
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