Social Worker – Adult Mental Health – Wakefield

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

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an experienced Adult Mental Health Social Worker in Wakefield. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact by supporting individuals in their recovery journey and working collaboratively with various stakeholders. With a focus on personalisation and safeguarding, you will navigate complex legal frameworks while managing risks. Enjoy the flexibility of two days working from home each week, alongside a competitive hourly rate. If you are passionate about making a difference in mental health, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Two days working from home

Free parking

Competitive hourly rate

Qualifications

• Must have Social Work England registration and post-qualified experience.
• Eligible to work in the UK and hold a relevant degree.

Responsibilities

• Provide a social and rights-based perspective in mental health.
• Collaborate with individuals, families, and professionals for optimal solutions.
• Manage complex risks and make decisions within legal frameworks.

Skills

Social Work

Risk Management

Collaboration

Person-Centered Approach

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Job Title: Social Worker – Adult Mental Health – Wakefield
Location: Wakefield
Pay Rate: £35 per hour

Our client is seeking an experienced Adults Mental Health Social Worker. The position requires extensive experience in the field and involves working 3 days in the office.

What will your responsibilities be:

• Bring a distinctive social and rights-based perspective to their work.
• Focus on personalisation and recovery to support people in making positive, self-directed changes.
• Work in partnership with people using services, their families, and carers to optimise involvement and collaborative solutions.
• Manage challenging and complex risks for individuals and society.
• Make decisions within complicated legal frameworks to balance and protect the rights of different parties.
• Collaborate with professionals in health, social care, housing, employment, and other sectors to identify and access local services.
• Take an outcomes-focused, person-centred approach to safeguarding practice.

Qualifications and Experience:

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.

Benefits of the role:

• Two days working from home per week
• Free parking immediately outside of the office
• Competitive hourly rate for the West Yorkshire area

Liquid Personnel is an equal opportunities employer. Liquid Personnel Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.