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Wakefield Council; Castleford (ID); On-site; USD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Wakefield Council is seeking a Senior Social Worker to join the Mental Health Service, focusing on Section 117 aftercare reviews. You will work to ensure reviews are timely, person-centred and aimed at recovery and independence, supporting people with mental health needs.

In this role, you will review both current and historic Section 117 cases to ensure arrangements remain appropriate and proportionate, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams and local partners to improve outcomes for

Responsibilities

• Review current and historic Section 117 aftercare cases to ensure arrangements remain appropriate and proportionate.
• Contribute to timely, person-centred reviews focused on recovery and independence.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve outcomes for people with mental health needs.

Job description

Are you passionate about making a difference to our citizens and the district that they reside in? Then, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team.

About the Role:

We are looking to recruit a motivated and skilled Senior Social Worker to join our Mental Health Service, supporting an important programme of work focused on Section 117 aftercare reviews.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to improving outcomes for people with mental health needs by ensuring reviews are timely, person-centred and focused on recovery and independence. The work will include reviewing both current and historic Section 117 cases to ensure arrangements remain appropriate and proportionate.