Senior Social Worker Reports to: Service Manager (Social Work) Responsible for: Yorkshire and North East personal welfare team Location: Office based in Pontefract with regular travel Employment Type: Full-Time Compensation: £40,787 per annum Our client 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. They are currently recruiting for a Senior Social Worker to be based in their 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. Role Purpose Responsibility for the professional leadership and management of service delivery within the regional personal welfare team. The role also involves promoting the service locally and developing partnerships with other agencies for the benefit of the client group. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the personal welfare team for the Yorkshire and North East region to provide a high quality, professional, outcomes focused service for former Miners and their dependents. Ensure the effective management of casework across the team including case allocation and management. Manage a small caseload of clients, when necessary, with a variety of needs, by carrying out high quality assessments and providing a range of appropriate interventions in response to asses