Senior Social Worker

3 days ago

West Yorkshire, United Kingdom Wakefield Council Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Social Worker to join our Integrated Front Door (IFD) team at Wakefield Council. As a Senior Social Worker, you will play a crucial role in achieving positive outcomes for children and young people in Wakefield District.

Key Responsibilities
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues and partner agencies to provide high-quality social work practice with children and families.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with families, colleagues, and partner agencies to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of social work policies and procedures.
  • Participate in the assessment and planning process for children and families, ensuring that the needs of all parties are met.
  • Provide supervision and support to junior social workers, promoting their professional development and well-being.
What We Offer
  • Excellent salary grade range: G10/11 Senior/Enhanced Social Worker (£38,000 - £45,000).
  • Full-time post of 37 hours per week with workplace-based/flexible options available.
  • 31 days of holidays plus 8 bank holidays.
  • Excellent work-life balance due to being non-case holding.
  • Free parking onsite.
  • Support and access to a high-quality training programme to progress your career to the next level.
  • Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard).
  • The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
  • Access to the Gym within the police station at a very small monthly cost.
About Wakefield Council

We are an Ofsted GOOD children's services provider with OUTSTANDING leadership. Our IFD in Wakefield is the Front Door for referrals into our Early Help Service and Children's Social Care. We are a co-located service with partners from the Police, Health, Education, Domestic Abuse Services, CVE team, and Housing.

Essential Requirements
  • BA or MA in Social Work, Diploma in Social Work, or equivalent, recognised by the Central Council for Education & Training in Social Work.
  • Registered with Social Work England.
  • Minimum of 3 years post-qualifying experience in front-line social work.
  • Experience of working with children and families as a qualified Social Worker.
  • An ability to build strong relationships with colleagues and partner agencies.
  • An ability to write high-quality reports and assessments and analyse information effectively.

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