SENIOR SOCIAL WORKER
| Posting date: | 02 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £39,862 to £42,839 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 October 2025 |
| Location: | HU6 9BX |
| Company: | Hull City Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 33101 |
Summary
Social Worker Grade 9 Review and Support Team
We require an experienced Senior Social Worker to join the Review and Support team. If you are passionate about making a positive and lasting difference for the people of Hull, we would like to hear from you!
About us
The aim of the team is to provide support to those who need it most whilst enabling people to remain as independent as possible. The Review and Support Team undertake annual statutory reviews, unplanned reviews and work in partnership with the Adult Social Work Teams in Hull to enable people by promoting a person centred and solution focused approach.
The Senior Social worker role involves supporting the Review and Support Officers with their daily practice including endorsements of services, leading on duty/projects, undertaking supervisions and authorisations. You would also participate in team meetings and peer supervisions to enhance the quality of service being delivered and to ensure everyone feels supported within their role. In addition, the role will include supporting the Operations Manager and Practice Lead in the day to day running of the team
As a valued member of the team, you will have access to regular supervision, peer support groups and a broad range of training to aide development. You will also have the opportunity to work with our partners across Social Care, Health, Housing and Voluntary Services.
The post is 37 hours per week full time and there are opportunities for flexible working arrangements that meet business.
About you
You will be an experienced social worker registered with Social Work England and be able to demonstrate understanding and application of the Social Care legislative framework including the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act.
You will also have experience of supervising and developing staff and sound decision making skills, evidencing expert and effective social work practice in complex situations.
Why it's great to work for Hull City Council:
We provide a range of benefits to motivate, reward and recognise the valuable work of our employees:
Relocation Allowance for newly appointed staff moving from outside the area
Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Free Parking on most sites (City Centre sites – reduced price parking passes)
Laptops and mobile phones for all social workers
Generous annual leave allowance
Cycle to Work and car schemes
Pool Car availability
Supportive and forward-thinking culture
Great career development opportunities
This role is not available for sponsorship therefore is only open to applicants who have the right to work in the UK.
For an informal discussion please contact Sarah Usifoh on 01482 572 911 or email sarah.usifoh@hullcc.gov.uk
Please ensure that your application demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria against the person specification as listed in the job description.
We require an experienced Senior Social Worker to join the Review and Support team. If you are passionate about making a positive and lasting difference for the people of Hull, we would like to hear from you!
About us
The aim of the team is to provide support to those who need it most whilst enabling people to remain as independent as possible. The Review and Support Team undertake annual statutory reviews, unplanned reviews and work in partnership with the Adult Social Work Teams in Hull to enable people by promoting a person centred and solution focused approach.
The Senior Social worker role involves supporting the Review and Support Officers with their daily practice including endorsements of services, leading on duty/projects, undertaking supervisions and authorisations. You would also participate in team meetings and peer supervisions to enhance the quality of service being delivered and to ensure everyone feels supported within their role. In addition, the role will include supporting the Operations Manager and Practice Lead in the day to day running of the team
As a valued member of the team, you will have access to regular supervision, peer support groups and a broad range of training to aide development. You will also have the opportunity to work with our partners across Social Care, Health, Housing and Voluntary Services.
The post is 37 hours per week full time and there are opportunities for flexible working arrangements that meet business.
About you
You will be an experienced social worker registered with Social Work England and be able to demonstrate understanding and application of the Social Care legislative framework including the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act.
You will also have experience of supervising and developing staff and sound decision making skills, evidencing expert and effective social work practice in complex situations.
Why it's great to work for Hull City Council:
We provide a range of benefits to motivate, reward and recognise the valuable work of our employees:
Relocation Allowance for newly appointed staff moving from outside the area
Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Free Parking on most sites (City Centre sites – reduced price parking passes)
Laptops and mobile phones for all social workers
Generous annual leave allowance
Cycle to Work and car schemes
Pool Car availability
Supportive and forward-thinking culture
Great career development opportunities
This role is not available for sponsorship therefore is only open to applicants who have the right to work in the UK.
For an informal discussion please contact Sarah Usifoh on 01482 572 911 or email sarah.usifoh@hullcc.gov.uk
Please ensure that your application demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria against the person specification as listed in the job description.
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