Senior Social Worker

About the company

Elevation Recruitment Group are recruiting on behalf of a key client for an experienced Personal Welfare Manager / Senior Social Worker to lead a team delivering vital welfare services across Yorkshire and the North East.

Your tasks

You will lead and manage a regional team of Social Workers and Social Work Assistants, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality, person-centred service to older people, individuals with disabilities and their families.

Your responsibilities will include

• Leading, managing and developing the regional team.
• Overseeing caseload allocation, case management and service quality.
• Providing supervision, appraisals, case reviews and practice support.
• Managing a small caseload where required.
• Acting as regional Safeguarding Lead.
• Driving service performance and continuous improvement.
• Supporting clients with welfare benefits, mobility, financial issues, social isolation and emotional wellbeing.
• Building effective relationships with partner agencies and professionals.
• Supporting the development and promotion of services across the region.

Requirements

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Social Worker or experienced Health & Social Care professional looking for a role combining team leadership, professional practice and meaningful client impact.

We're looking for someone with

• A relevant professional qualification in Social Work, Nursing, Occupational Therapy or Health & Social Care.
• Current professional registration where applicable.
• Proven experience leading or managing a team within health or social care.
• Experience of community-based services, ideally supporting older people and/or those with disabilities.
• Good knowledge of the welfare benefits system and relevant legislation.
• Excellent communication, organisation and decision-making skills.
• A proactive, practical and collaborative approach.
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Flexibility to travel across Yorkshire and the North East, including occasional overnight stays.

Qualified and registered Social Workers are preferred.

What we offer

Benefits include

• 29 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution
• Group Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Westfield Health cash plan and discounted gym membership

How to apply

If you're looking for a senior social care leadership role where you can make a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Get in touch with Sarah Larkin at Elevation Recruitment Group for more information and a confidential conversation.

Other

Senior Social Worker £42k | Pontefract | Hybrid Working | Regional Travel | Permanent

The role is based from Pontefract, with regional travel.

Candidates local to Pontefract will be primarily office based, whilst those based in the North East can be considered for a more hybrid arrangement, with at least one day per week in Pontefract.

A satisfactory DBS check will be required.