Social Worker (MAST)

Children's Social Work Matters; Calderdale; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention payment

Professional membership reimbursement

Flexible working / job share

Job summary

Calderdale Council’s Children’s Services are seeking passionate social workers to join the team. The role involves gathering and sharing information on referrals, analysing data to determine appropriate responses, and delivering high-quality support to children, young people and families.

Applicants must be qualified social workers (BA/DipSW/CQSW or equivalent) and registered with Social Work England, with experience in statutory children and family services.

Qualifications

• Qualified social worker (BA/DipSW/CQSW or equivalent).
• Registered with Social Work England.
• Experience in statutory children and family services.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Responsibilities

• Gather and share information for referrals to determine appropriate and informed responses.
• Provide high-quality social work support to children and families within Calderdale.
• Engage in reflective supervision and participate in staff groups (e.g., BAME, LGBTQ, Disability Forum).

Education

BA / DipSW / CQSW or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Please note: Internal at risk or redeployee applicants will be seen in the first instance.

Calderdale Council’s Children’s Services have been judged by Ofsted as ‘Good’ with outstanding features for all our services to children in care and care leavers. We have fantastic opportunities in Children’s Social Care and are looking for passionate and committed people who can make a meaningful difference to our children and contribute to our continuing improvement journey.

Calderdale is a beautiful metropolitan borough in the heart of the Yorkshire Pennines, situated between Manchester and Leeds. The spectacular natural landscape, vibrant towns, quirky culture, and tremendous architecture make it a great place to live and work. Our ideal location allows for easy access via the motorway or rail into the town centre or the surrounding area.

Following the pandemic, we have now returned to our modern offices, empowering our Social Workers to help and support our communities from a central hub. We have a commitment to maintaining low caseloads, which ensures practitioners are given opportunities to work effectively and robustly. Calderdale is a place where you can make a difference.

Our systemic practice model means that we value our relationships and collaboration with children and families, colleagues and partners. We promote practice reflection and understand the importance of learning, both as individuals and as an organisation.

The Multi Agency Screening Team comprises a multi-agency team of social care staff, police and health colleagues with attendance as required from other services. It operates borough wide and is the first contact point for all new referrals regarding children and young people. As a social worker in the team you will be responsible for the gathering and sharing of information, which is analysed so an appropriate and informed response can be made.

Social Workers in Calderdale are supported to provide the very best service for our children. Quality reflective supervision is provided as part of our learning culture. All staff are also encouraged to join one of our staff groups, including BAME, LGBTQ and Disability Forum.

Applications will be considered from qualified social worker (BA/DipSW/CQSW or equivalent), registered with Social Work England and can demonstrate qualifying experience gained within statutory children and family services.

This post is eligible for a retention payment following a year’s service. For a full list of benefits please see our Application Booklet.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.

Closing Date: 10th September 2026

Interview Date: TBC

Calderdale will reimburse the post holders required professional membership, annually.

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year (unless exceptions apply) and meet the other eligibility criteria. Ensure you are eligible before applying.

We may utilise digital interview methods.

As part of our Vision (https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/) we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities.

All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.

As part of our fair recruitment process, we ask that all applications are written by the candidate and that Artificial Intelligence (AI) use is limited, unless assistance is required as a reasonable adjustment for a disability. Content should be truthful, accurate, evidence based and not embellished – see guidance.