Senior Social Worker

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 North East region, managing a team of office based and home based Social Work Assistants providing advice and support to former miners and their dependents.,

• 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.
  
  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., 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.

£39,599 a year - Permanent, Full-time, Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

Salary: £39,599 per annum

Benefits: 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, generous pension, Westfield Health, free onsite parking plus other benefits

Are you looking for a job that will put you at the heart of providing welfare services for a diverse client group, including older people and those with disabilities?

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.