Job summary We are seeking to appoint a Lead Professional for Social Work who will provide professional leadership to our social workers employed within Sheffield Health and Social Care. Are you an experienced social worker with strong leadership and management experience? You will be a visible and compassionate leader who is motivated and passionate about the social work contribution to our services. We are keen to develop our social workers, this role will have a strong focus on their continued professional development, student placement development and will also support how we work effectively with our system partners such as Sheffield City Council. We currently employ around 30 whole time equivalent social workers who are a key part of our workforce and require practice governance and continuing professional development in order to deliver outstanding care Good clinical supervision is essential for our clinicians and in this role you will oversee this, whilst providing supervision to our senior social workers. You will received clinical supervision and be line managed by our Head of Service for acute and community services, a registered social worker. You may be an Approved Mental Health Professional or a Best Interest Assessor, we are keen to ensure we underpin our social work practice with relevant and accurate legal knowledge. Main duties of the job Take responsibility for professional Social Work development across the Trust. Hold responsibility to work in partnership with Sheffield City Council and the wider health and care system to resolve social care delayed discharges. Actively work within the wider Sheffield Adult Social Work provision providing professional leadership and advice for social work staff within the Trust. To oversee and ensure professional support and development, performance management and monitoring of social work is delivered to a high standard. To provide professional representation in the management and development of the service ensuring an effective interface and relationship across SHSC and SCC. About us At SHSC, we prioritise the well-being and safety of both our service users and employees. It is our policy and a condition of employment that all employees must join the DBS Update Service. This service carries an annual fee, which employees are responsible for paying up front. However, employees may claim this cost back through the Trust's Employee Expenses Reimbursement Policy. For those requiring a Basic DBS check, it is necessary to register for a DBS Online Account. Date posted 12 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 457-25-7057051 Job locations Distington House - North Atlas Ways Sheffield S4 7QQ Job description Job responsibilities As detailed within the attached job description/person specification. This role is being the face of social work within Sheffield Health and Social Care. We are keen to support more social workers into our employment and then retain them and our current staff by developing areas such as the Assessed and Supported Year of Employment and then their continuous professional development. Another key area to develop is our relationship between system partners. This is a great opportunity for an experienced social worker who is passionate about what social work contribute to mental health and all our service areas. If you maybe interested in this role but want to know more then do not hesitate to contact Greg Hackney, Deputy Director of Operations Job description Job responsibilities As detailed within the attached job description/person specification. This role is being the face of social work within Sheffield Health and Social Care. We are keen to support more social workers into our employment and then retain them and our current staff by developing areas such as the Assessed and Supported Year of Employment and then their continuous professional development. Another key area to develop is our relationship between system partners. This is a great opportunity for an experienced social worker who is passionate about what social work contribute to mental health and all our service areas. If you maybe interested in this role but want to know more then do not hesitate to contact Greg Hackney, Deputy Director of Operations Person Specification Knowledge & Skills Essential oKnowledge and understanding of all Social Care legislation and regulation and how to interpret this in a modern context. oUp to date knowledge of the issues facing adult social care and demonstrable commitment to customer satisfaction. oBe able to illustrate ability to manage high level work and operate at strategic level. oKnowledge around Fairer Access, Personalisation and how this should be interpreted in the context "Our Health Our Care Our Say"; and 'Putting People First' oSpecific knowledge and experience in the field of mental health. oA sound understanding of antidiscrimination/anti-oppression including advocacy, empowerment and user involvement issues. oExperience of developing a range of complex and cost effective care packages. oProven ability to motivate, and support staff to consistently achieve and exceed personal objectives. oBe able to illustrate ability to work across organisations and agencies with examples from practice. oHave experience of working in senior capacity and line manager functions. Desirable oBe able to demonstrate significant experience working in professional practice across a broad range of adult mental health care. oHave developed and delivered a range of educational sessions and developed learning materials. Specific Skills Essential oDemonstrable ability to provide professional supervision for staff undertaking high quality, timely assessment, planning, monitoring and review of individual cases oTo be able to use managerial and supervisory interventions, giving constructive feedback and support. oAn ability to involve service users/carers. oAble to prioritise work and manage competing needs and demands. oHigh level recording and report writing skills. oEvidence of sound judgment skills in providing solutions on complex case work. oEvidence of successful communication skills with staff and across a diverse customer base. oEvidence of ability to establish effective working relationships with the customers. oTo be fully literate and able to communicate clearly complex information verbally, in legible writing and electronically in appropriate formats. oTo have knowledge and understanding of confidential information management. oTo be able to organise, plan and deliver complex activities and manage own workload and co-ordinate the workload of others. oTo be able to analyse and interpret complex issues/information and act as information resource to the Directorate on social care issues. oHave proven experience of developing and delivering effective training/teaching programmes in area of social care. oKnowledge and experience of research in area of social care or commitment to develop this area of expertise. Desirable oEvidence of ability to work as part of a senior management team, and to contribute to the development of service through a management team approach. oTo have an understanding of the purpose of strategic development and to demonstrate experience of operating at strategic level - developing appropriate policies and systems. Training & Qualifications Essential Professional social work, qualification certified and registered by Social Work England oEducated to Masters level in relevant subject (or willing to work towards) oTo have expertise in areas relating to high risk including Safeguarding Children and Adults. oDemonstrates a commitment to continuous professional development oExperiential or academic training in leadership and management training Desirable oRecognised post-registration certificate or postgraduate diploma in the specialist practice area. oAccredited qualification in leadership and/or management skills oCompetency based teaching qualification oApproved Mental Health Professional/best Interest Assessor qualification Physical Skills Essential Physical Dexterity required for basic keyboard skills Desirable oFull driving license and the ability to travel to different locations. oRequired to use appropriate level of Personal Safety techniques to deal with challenging clients or incidents. oPhysical fitness for walking short distances. oSitting for periods of up to approx. 1 1/2 hours Emotional Effort Desirable oSpeaking to distressed users/carers and their relatives. oDealing with staff de-briefing and sensitive reports oAbility to deal with exposure to verbal and physical aggression. Person Specification Knowledge & Skills Essential oKnowledge and understanding of all Social Care legislation and regulation and how to interpret this in a modern context. oUp to date knowledge of the issues facing adult social care and demonstrable commitment to customer satisfaction. oBe able to illustrate ability to manage high level work and operate at strategic level. oKnowledge around Fairer Access, Personalisation and how this should be interpreted in the context "Our Health Our Care Our Say"; and 'Putting People First' oSpecific knowledge and experience in the field of mental health. oA sound understanding of antidiscrimination/anti-oppression including advocacy, empowerment and user involvement issues. oExperience of developing a range of complex and cost effective care packages. oProven ability to motivate, and support staff to consistently achieve and exceed personal objectives. oBe able to illustrate ability to work across organisations and agencies with examples from practice. oHave experience of working in senior capacity and line manager functions. Desirable oBe able to demonstrate significant experience working in professional practice across a broad range of adult mental health care. oHave developed and delivered a range of educational sessions and developed learning materials. Specific Skills Essential oDemonstrable ability to provide professional supervision for staff undertaking high quality, timely assessment, planning, monitoring and review of individual cases oTo be able to use managerial and supervisory interventions, giving constructive feedback and support. oAn ability to involve service users/carers. oAble to prioritise work and manage competing needs and demands. oHigh level recording and report writing skills. oEvidence of sound judgment skills in providing solutions on complex case work. oEvidence of successful communication skills with staff and across a diverse customer base. oEvidence of ability to establish effective working relationships with the customers. oTo be fully literate and able to communicate clearly complex information verbally, in legible writing and electronically in appropriate formats. oTo have knowledge and understanding of confidential information management. oTo be able to organise, plan and deliver complex activities and manage own workload and co-ordinate the workload of others. oTo be able to analyse and interpret complex issues/information and act as information resource to the Directorate on social care issues. oHave proven experience of developing and delivering effective training/teaching programmes in area of social care. oKnowledge and experience of research in area of social care or commitment to develop this area of expertise. Desirable oEvidence of ability to work as part of a senior management team, and to contribute to the development of service through a management team approach. oTo have an understanding of the purpose of strategic development and to demonstrate experience of operating at strategic level - developing appropriate policies and systems. Training & Qualifications Essential Professional social work, qualification certified and registered by Social Work England oEducated to Masters level in relevant subject (or willing to work towards) oTo have expertise in areas relating to high risk including Safeguarding Children and Adults. oDemonstrates a commitment to continuous professional development oExperiential or academic training in leadership and management training Desirable oRecognised post-registration certificate or postgraduate diploma in the specialist practice area. oAccredited qualification in leadership and/or management skills oCompetency based teaching qualification oApproved Mental Health Professional/best Interest Assessor qualification Physical Skills Essential Physical Dexterity required for basic keyboard skills Desirable oFull driving license and the ability to travel to different locations. oRequired to use appropriate level of Personal Safety techniques to deal with challenging clients or incidents. oPhysical fitness for walking short distances. oSitting for periods of up to approx. 1 1/2 hours Emotional Effort Desirable oSpeaking to distressed users/carers and their relatives. oDealing with staff de-briefing and sensitive reports oAbility to deal with exposure to verbal and physical aggression. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust Address Distington House - North Atlas Ways Sheffield S4 7QQ Employer's website https://www.shsc.nhs.uk/working-us (Opens in a new tab)