Senior Social Worker – Wakefield – Adults Mental Health

Liquid Personnel; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Social Worker to join an Adults Mental Health team in Wakefield. This role involves supporting individuals with mental health conditions, supervising student social workers, and managing a caseload. Candidates should have Social Work England registration and post-qualified experience. The position offers a competitive rate of pay at £35 per hour and supports hybrid working.

Benefits

Great rate of pay £35 per hour

Remote/hybrid working available

Great reputation and links with health partners

Supportive team with great training in place

Twice weekly payroll

Free DBS and compliance service

Access to exclusive roles

Free access to training and CPD portal

Dedicated consultant with social work knowledge

£500 'Refer a Friend' bonus

£250 'Find your own job' bonus

Qualifications

• Must have Social Work England registration and a degree in Social Work.
• Post-qualified experience is required.
• Eligible to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with mental health conditions as a Senior Social Worker.
• Manage a complex caseload and supervise student social workers.
• Promote collaborative working with health and social care professionals.

Skills

Social Work England registration

Post-qualified experience

Collaboration with health professionals

Education

Degree in Social Work

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12.08.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title:Senior Social Worker – Wakefield – Adults Mental Health
Location: Wakefield
Rate: £35 per hour

Liquid Personnel is currently recruiting for a Senior Social Worker to join an Adults Mental Health team based in Wakefield.

What will your responsibilities be?
In this role, you will support individuals with mental health conditions as a Senior Social Worker, working collaboratively within an integrated team alongside NHS colleagues. You will manage a complex but manageable caseload, providing essential support to the Team Manager. Your responsibilities will include supervising student social workers and other employees as required, ensuring they receive the guidance and mentorship needed. You will undertake planned interventions across statutory casework, ensuring enforcement action when necessary to protect and support your clients. Additionally, you will promote collaborative working with allied health and social care professionals, preparing client reports as needed to ensure comprehensive and coordinated care. This role demands a dedicated and compassionate approach, making a significant impact on the lives of those you support.

Benefits of the role:

• Great rate of pay £35 per hour
• Remote/hybrid working available
• Great reputation and links with health partners
• Supportive team with great training in place

Qualifications and Experiences:
To be successful in this role you must have Social Work England registration, be eligible to work in the UK, hold a qualification in Social Work at degree level, and have post-qualified experience.

How to apply?
If this is a job for you, feel free to click apply below or if you want to learn more about it, please contact Richard Meechan on 0131 392 0423.

• Twice weekly payroll
• Free DBS and compliance service
• Access to exclusive roles that aren’t available from other agencies
• Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal
• Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
• Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK
• “Refer a Friend” bonus – get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*
• “Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us *