Children’s Social Worker – MASH – £35 – Wakefield

Ashberry Recruitment; Wakefield; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Children’s Social Worker to join their MASH team in Wakefield. This full-time role involves providing comprehensive social work services to children, young people, and their families, ensuring adherence to regulatory guidelines and best practices. You will manage a complex caseload, conduct assessments, and work collaboratively with partner agencies to deliver effective interventions. The position also includes supervising students and guiding newly qualified social workers. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing complex caseloads and conducting risk assessments.
• Knowledge of statutory social work practices and HCPC guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality social work services to children and families.
• Manage a caseload, conduct assessments, and supervise students.

Skills

Social Work

Case Management

Risk Assessment

Intervention Strategies

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Children’s Social Worker
Team: MASH
Location: Wakefield
Rate: £35

MASH Enhanced Senior Social Worker

Full time only – 37 hours per week

Office based

Working with partner agencies to screen incoming referrals within the MASH, analysing information and making decisions regarding appropriate levels of intervention/service.

To provide a high quality and comprehensive social work service to children and young people,
their families and carers in line with the policies and procedures of the Children and Young
People’s Directorate and within regulatory and statutory guidelines, the Knowledge and Skills
Statement for Child and Family Work and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Code
of Practice.

To contribute to a wide range of statutory social work activities and carry out professional social
work tasks in accordance with recognised social work procedures, evidence-based practice and
professional social work ethics.

This is an experienced social worker role with specific responsibilities for managing a caseload of
higher levels of complexity. This will include assessment of needs and the management of risk
regarding children, young people, their families and carers.

Enhanced Senior social workers will be expected to maintain and update case notes and other
records, write reports as required and give evidence in court in relation to care or other
proceedings. They will be expected to provide casework advice, support and guidance to other
team members and contribute to the planning and developing of future services and policies,
whilst promoting innovative ways of developing support to service users.

The role will include the supervising of students and the development of the practice learning setting, including providing support and guidance to newly qualified social workers within the team as required.