Senior Social Worker - Complex Cases, Risk & Enablement

Wakefield Council; Newton Hill; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Wakefield Council is seeking a Senior Social Worker within the Community Learning Disability team. You will apply in-depth knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Human Rights Act 1998 to complex cases, with responsibilities including assessment, care management and risk management.

The role requires senior-level practice, supporting and supervising colleagues or students, and building strong professional relationships to promote multi-agency working and achieve positive

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Human Rights Act 1998.
• Aptitude for handling complex assessments, care management and risk.
• Ability to provide expert practice in complex situations, including managing higher levels of risk.
• Experience working at senior level, supervising colleagues or students.
• Ability to build strong professional relationships and promote multi-agency working.

Responsibilities

• Deal with more complex cases, including assessment, care management and management of risk.
• Provide expert and effective practice in complex situations, assessing and managing higher levels of risk.
• Support and supervise colleagues or students within the organisation.
• Develop strong professional relationships promoting multi-agency working and achieving positive outcomes for individuals and carers.

Job description

Wakefield Council is seeking a Senior Social Worker within the Community Learning Disability team. You will apply in-depth knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Human Rights Act 1998 to complex cases, with responsibilities including assessment, care management and risk management.

The role requires senior-level practice, supporting and supervising colleagues or students, and building strong professional relationships to promote multi-agency working and achieve positive