Social Worker – Adult Community Team – Wakefield

Liquid Personnel; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading council is seeking a qualified Social Worker for the Adult Community Team in Wakefield. The role involves engaging with service users, conducting assessments, and collaborating within a multi-disciplinary team. Candidates must hold a Social Work degree and possess post-qualification experience in adult services.

Benefits

Twice weekly payroll

Free DBS and compliance service

Access to exclusive roles

Free access to Liquid’s social work training

Dedicated consultant with expertise

Wide range of social work positions

Referral bonus of £500

Own job bonus of £250

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England.
• Post-qualified experience working with adults.
• Familiarity with Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Care Act 2014.

Responsibilities

• Engaging with service users and conducting assessments.
• Managing a caseload in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Degree-level qualification in Social Work

Job description

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Social Worker – Adult Community Team – Wakefield, Wakefield

Location: Wakefield, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Job Reference:

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Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Social Worker – Adult Community Team

Location: Wakefield

Rate: £35 per hour

The Wakefield Council is seeking a qualified social worker with experience working with adults to join their team.

Responsibilities include:

• Engaging in strengths-based conversations with service users, families, and advocates to determine eligibility and support planning.
• Undertaking Capacity and Best Interest Assessments in line with the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
• Conducting NHS Continuing Healthcare checklists and participating in Decision Support Tool (DST) meetings.
• Managing a caseload effectively within a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team, including health, pharmacy, housing, Age UK, and Carers Wakefield.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Social Work England registration.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Degree-level qualification in Social Work.
• Post-qualified experience working with adults.
• Understanding of the Care Act 2014 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
• Experience in undertaking Capacity and Best Interest Assessments.
• Familiarity with NHS Continuing Healthcare processes, including checklists and DST meetings.
• Ability to manage a caseload in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

How to apply:

If interested, click apply below or contact 0345 241 9590 to learn more.

• Twice weekly payroll
• Free DBS and compliance service
• Access to exclusive roles not available elsewhere
• Free access to Liquid’s social work training and CPD portal
• Dedicated consultant with social work expertise
• Wide range of social work positions across the UK
• Referral bonus: £500 for each successful referral
• Own job bonus: £250 for bringing your own position