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Social Worker/Senior Social Worker/Enhanced Social Worker

2 months ago

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

We are seeking highly skilled and dedicated Social Workers and Senior Social Workers to join our Children's Safeguarding Team at Wakefield Council. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in supporting children and families throughout their journeys within children's services.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage a mixed, capped caseload of child and family assessments, child in need, child protection, completing S.47 investigations and proceedings.
  • Build strong relationships with colleagues and partner agencies to ensure effective collaboration and support.
  • Write high-quality reports and assessments, and analyse information effectively to inform decision-making.
What We Offer
  • Excellent salary grade range: G9/10/11 Social Worker/Senior / Enhanced Social Worker (£31, – £45,)
  • Full-time post of 37 hours per week with workplace-based/flexible option available.
  • 31 days of holidays plus 8 bank holidays.
  • Excellent peer and management support.
Why Wakefield Council?
  • Support and access to a high-quality training programme to progress your career to the next level.
  • We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff and we recognise that resilient Social Worker staff need a good work/life balance as well as supportive leadership and support in the workplace.
  • 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.
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.
  • 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.