Senior Social Worker

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.

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