Employer: Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Job Title: Senior Social Worker
Location: United Kingdom
Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 per annum
Job Type: Full-time
Closing Date: 11 December 2025
Job Summary
Following new investment, the Senior Social Work post is offered within the Specialist Perinatal Mental Health Community Service North Yorkshire and York. This post will provide services to the York and Scarborough geographic areas.
The successful candidate will work as a member of the community perinatal multi-disciplinary team representing a social work perspective to women experiencing mental health difficulties in pregnancy and up to 1 year postnatal.
The role will include the ongoing development of the social worker role in the team. As an autonomous social worker, the person will be accountable for a defined caseload including service users with child and adult /or adult safeguarding needs.
Main Duties of the Job
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist service that strives to deliver excellent standards of care to expectant and new mothers with severe and complex mental health problems. The Trust is looking for highly motivated practitioners with an interest in perinatal mental health, however further specialist training and supervision will be provided to the successful candidates.
The post holder will key work a caseload of patients with peri natal needs, in particular those with complex social care needs and safeguarding’s in place.
Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
About the Employer
This is an excellent and exciting opportunity for the right candidate to become involved in the development of a proactive and forward-thinking team. The successful applicant will be a member of a multi-disciplinary team and be offered a range of opportunities to develop and enhance existing clinical and social work skills. Regular supervision will be provided, with opportunities to network with social work colleagues across the trust.
Applicants should be highly motivated, have the ability to act on own initiative and have sound assessment and IT skills.
Job Description
Job Responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Additional contact details:
Kate McCormick – kate.mccormick2@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
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Appropriate professional qualification in social work role
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Current relevant registration with specific regulatory body
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International English Language Testing System (IELTS) level 7 (SLT =8) for International recruits
Desirable
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Post graduate training in relevant specialist area
Experience
Essential
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Minimum 12 months post qualifying experience of social work delivery /completion of AYSE for social work (post 2012)
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Pre 2012 evidence of experience in accordance with professional capabilities framework for an experienced social worker
Desirable
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Experience of supporting people with mental health issues, learning disability or autism
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Experience of working in Multidisciplinary Team (SW essential criteria)
Knowledge
Essential
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Understanding of the needs of service users with mental health conditions or learning disabilities
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Legal literacy
Desirable
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Clinical risk assessment and application in practice
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Knowledge of evidence based practice in designated specialist area
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Post graduate training in specialist area if applicable to post (e.g. dysphagia, autism diagnostics)
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Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
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Experience of managing complex social work cases
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Awareness of professional standards and its application to practice
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service submission to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country lived in for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants are also subject to this requirement.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
How to Apply
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