Senior Social Worker - Transforming Futures (Hybrid)

Children's Social Work Matters; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

LGPS pension

Employee assistance programme

Discounts for leisure facilities

Cycle to work

Free parking

Job summary

Wakefield Council is recruiting Social Workers and Senior Social Workers to join our Locality Children’s Services teams in Wakefield. You will support children and families through assessments, safeguarding planning and other care proceedings within a collaborative team.

The role emphasises relationship-based practice, restorative approaches and opportunities for professional development, with hybrid working and a strong commitment to wellbeing.

Qualifications

• BA or MA in Social Work, Diploma in Social Work, or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Registration with Social Work England.
• Experience of working with children and families as a qualified Social Worker.
• The ability to build effective relationships with children, families, colleagues and partner agencies.
• Strong analytical, assessment and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload including Child and Family Assessments, Child in Need Planning, Child Protection Planning, Section 47 Investigations, Care Proceedings.
• Provide professional expertise, decision-making and relationship-based practice to improve outcomes for children and families.
• Work within a small, well-supported Locality Safeguarding Team led by experienced managers.

Skills

Social work

Relationship building

Analytical skills

Report writing

Education

BA/MA in Social Work

Diploma in Social Work

Job description

Wakefield Council is recruiting Social Workers and Senior Social Workers to join our Locality Children’s Services teams in Wakefield. You will support children and families through assessments, safeguarding planning and other care proceedings within a collaborative team.

The role emphasises relationship-based practice, restorative approaches and opportunities for professional development, with hybrid working and a strong commitment to wellbeing.