Children's Social Worker | Wakefield | £35ph

Tripod Partners; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Senior Social Worker to join their dynamic team in Wakefield. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to make a meaningful impact in children's services, managing complex cases while ensuring compliance with legislation. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, providing high-quality support and mentoring junior staff. With a commitment to positive outcomes for service users, this position is perfect for those passionate about social work. Join a supportive team and enhance your career while making a difference in the community.

Benefits

Dedicated specialist consultant

Access to various job opportunities

Prompt payroll

Free DBS and compliance service

Referral fees of £500

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex caseloads in children's services.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding legislation and policies.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex caseload with assessments and care planning.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff as needed.

Skills

Social Work

Assessment and Care Planning

Safeguarding

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Social Work

Postgraduate Qualification in Social Work

Job description

Senior Social Worker – Wakefield - £35ph

Job Title: Children's Social Worker
Salary: £35ph
Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Contract: Full-Time, Temporary

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join a supportive team within Wakefield Council’s Children’s Services. This is an excellent opportunity for a committed professional who is passionate about making a difference and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

About the Role:

1. Manage a complex caseload, including assessments, care planning, and safeguarding work.
2. Deliver high-quality, person-centred support and interventions.
3. Supervise and mentor junior staff where required.
4. Work closely with multi-agency teams to ensure positive outcomes for service users.
5. Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.

Working with Tripod Partners offers you a number of benefits including:

• Your own dedicated specialist consultant
• Access to the widest variety of jobs across 150 authorities and private organizations throughout the UK
• Prompt and reliable payroll
• Free DBS and compliance service
• £500 referral fees

For more information, please contact Dylan at Tripod Partners on 07919 026892 or [e-mail]