Senior Social Worker Role with Sponsorship in Scarborough and York: Support Families and Apply Now

Location
Scarborough and York, United Kingdom

Type
Full Time

Salary (£)
38,682 to 46,580 per year

About Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
They’re a trusted NHS Foundation Trust providing specialist mental health and learning disability services across North Yorkshire and York. With fresh investment in their perinatal service, they’re expanding their reach to support expectant and new mothers during a crucial time. Their commitment is simple: offer safe, compassionate, and effective care that makes a real difference to families.

Job details

Benefits

• NHS pension scheme for long-term security
• Generous annual leave that grows with service
• Access to specialist training and supervision to support career growth
• Relocation support and Skilled Worker visa sponsorship if needed
• Flexible working where possible to help balance life and work

Requirements

• Professional qualification in social work with valid registration
• Minimum of 12 months’ post qualifying experience or completion of AYSE
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and complex social care needs
• Ability to travel independently across the locality with access to a vehicle
• IELTS level 7 (speaking 8) required for international applicants
• Desirable: postgraduate training in specialist areas, experience in multidisciplinary teams, knowledge of mental health or learning disability support

Salary Details

The salary is between £38,682 and £46,580 per year depending on experience, with all NHS terms and conditions.

About the Role

This Senior Social Worker post sits within the Specialist Perinatal Mental Health Community Service, covering York and Scarborough. The focus is on supporting women during pregnancy and the first year after birth. You’ll manage a defined caseload, often involving complex safeguarding issues, while working closely with a skilled multidisciplinary team.

The role isn’t just about case management. It’s about advocating for mothers, protecting children, and ensuring families get the right support when it matters most. You’ll also help shape how the social worker role develops in this growing team, leaving a lasting impact on both practice and service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide social work input for women experiencing perinatal mental health difficulties so care is holistic and family-focused
• Manage a caseload of service users with safeguarding needs, ensuring safety and wellbeing
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver joined-up, effective care
• Offer professional advice and guidance on social care matters to colleagues and partner agencies
• Contribute to service development by embedding social work practice into perinatal care
• Support training and awareness to strengthen safeguarding knowledge within the team

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 check.

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

They’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applications from people of all backgrounds. Selection is based on skills and potential, not personal circumstances.

Employer Details

• Company Name: Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
• Address: North Yorkshire and York
• Contact: HR Recruitment Team

Reference Number
SSW2025NYORK

How To Apply
Don’t put this off. If supporting mothers and shaping perinatal social work speaks to you, send your application today. They’re keen to meet passionate candidates soon.