Senior Social Worker

Senior Social Worker

Job description

North Lincolnshire Council are looking for an experienced and self-motivated Senior Social Worker to work within our Learning Disability and sensory work Team.

This is a full-time position. You will be required to have post qualifying experience of working directly with those who have a Learning Disability and / or Mental Health needs.

You will need to hold a Social Work qualification, and you must also hold a current registration with Social Work England.

You should be able to demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development and work as part of a dynamic team, with shared learning from and contributing to the development of others.







You will be a highly motivated social worker with experience of undertaking assessments, support planning, commissioning, and safeguarding.

You will have a detailed knowledge of adult care and its underpinning legislation. You will need to provide person centred, strength-based assessments and care plans which focus on maintaining independence.

You will need to be able to work autonomously and demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills. You will need to have effective communication and organisation skills as well as the skills in negotiation and use of IT systems and the ability to work under pressure.

Key responsibilities include managing a caseload of complex cases. This post will also carry responsibility for supervising and supporting colleagues.

You will also participate liaising with other teams, both internal and external, to ensure a good quality service that is in line with our statutory responsibilities and established good working relationships.

We can offer you :

- A competitive salary
- An attractive relocation package
- A comprehensive induction






- High standard of professional supervision
- Excellent CPD opportunities
- Generous annual leave entitlement of up to 32 days per annum + bank holidays
- Childcare salary sacrifice scheme

North Lincolnshire is a rural county with picturesque villages and within easy reach of the North East and the East Midlands.

The motorway network enables easy access to major cities.

Comprehensive information regarding what North Lincolnshire has to offer is available on our jobs and careers site.

For an informal discussion about this post please contact Paul Hatchman or Peter Wright, Lead Officers on 01724 298000.

To apply or find out more please visit www.northlincs.gov.uk

▶️ Senior Social Worker
🖊️ North Lincolnshire Council
📍 Scunthorpe