243736 - Senior Social Worker
| Posting date: | 05 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,050.74 to £28,059.32 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | Grade 10, 22.5 hours, Permanent |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 21 September 2025 |
| Location: | Wakefield, West Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Wakefield Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 243736 |
Summary
Are you a dedicated, experienced social worker with a passion for making a difference? Wakefield Council is looking for a dynamic Senior Social Worker to join the Hospital Social Work Team and help us provide outstanding support to individuals and families across our diverse community.
About the Role:
As a Senior Social Worker at Wakefield Council, you'll be at the forefront of delivering high-quality social care services. You'll provide leadership and guidance to a team of social workers, working collaboratively to improve outcomes for vulnerable adults and families.
We are seeking individuals who can bring a wealth of knowledge and experience in social work. We are looking for a passionate, motivated, and experienced Grade 10 Senior Social Worker to join our Hospital Social Work Team. Your role will involve working with Adult's aged over 18 to facilitate a safe transfer of care from hospital. The team also completes Care Act Assessments once back within the community to assess long-term care needs. You must enjoy being part of a fast-paced environment and working alongside our multi-disciplinary system partners.
Please check out our YouTube Channel with our Adult Social Care playlist
Explore Adult Social Care At Wakefield Council
Your main responsibilities as a Grade 10 Senior Hospital Social Worker:
You will manage a varied caseload, which will include capacity assessments, best interest decision making, Care Act assessments, and being part of a duty rota.
You will deliver exceptional social care to the adults we are supporting and their carers and promote choice and control as much as possible.
The team is looking to appoint an individual who is enthusiastic to engage in adopting strengths based, person centred assessments.
You will engage in outcomes focused and preventative conversations which build on the strengths of people and their local networks.
You will be required to provide an effective response to safeguarding enquiries and support for people with impaired capacity to make decisions.
Essential requirements as a Grade 10 Senior Hospital Social Worker include:
Degree in Social Work, or relevant Social Work qualifications recognised by the Central Council for Education & Training in Social Work/Registration with HCPC
Evidence of successful completion of post qualifying award or training (e.g. DoLs Assessor, ASYE Assessor or Practice Educator)
Evidence of maintaining skill and knowledge base in professional field through post qualifying training or other opportunities
Ability to develop and sustain effective working relationships within service users, carers and groups
Excellent communication and engagement skills with a commitment to improving service delivery.
What can I expect?
This is a part time post of 22.5 hours per week. Monday - Wednesday and includes a Saturday 1 in 6 which is reflected in your pay and a subsequent day off. Days covered can be discussed further.
Support and ongoing training
Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard)
The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Great range of benefits including discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program with a dedicated personal trainer, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, cycle to work scheme and many more.
If you are interested and want to know more, please contact Lindsey Gaunt, 01924 543431
Want to Know More?
If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council feel free to contact Lindsey Gaunt.
Tel: 01924 543431
E-mail: lgaunt@wakefield.gov.uk
E-mail Correspondence
All correspondence regarding interviews and application progress will be sent via the e-mail address you have registered on this site with.
Please add the e-mail addresses below to your contacts or safe-senders list / check your junk mail folder to ensure that you don't miss important information regarding your application.
jobs@wakefield.gov.uk
hrdirect@wakefield.gov.uk
Safeguarding
Wakefield Council is wholly committed to ensuring children and vulnerable adults are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and vulnerable adults whilst promoting their welfare. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility.
DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service)
The successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and to provide criminal conviction information.
Fluency Duty
This post is subject to the Fluency Duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016. The post-holder is required to demonstrate an appropriate level of fluency under the duty as detailed within the job specification for the post.
Probation
In line with the Council’s Probation Procedure, certain positions may be subject to a six-month probationary period. This requirement does not apply to internal vacancies.
Diversity
Having a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve helps us to achieve the best outcomes for all. We encourage applications from everyone and actively seek to ensure that everyone feels included in the workplace so that we can make the most of our differences.
About Wakefield Council
Want to find out more about Wakefield Council, click here.
Happy to talk Flexible working
About the Role:
As a Senior Social Worker at Wakefield Council, you'll be at the forefront of delivering high-quality social care services. You'll provide leadership and guidance to a team of social workers, working collaboratively to improve outcomes for vulnerable adults and families.
We are seeking individuals who can bring a wealth of knowledge and experience in social work. We are looking for a passionate, motivated, and experienced Grade 10 Senior Social Worker to join our Hospital Social Work Team. Your role will involve working with Adult's aged over 18 to facilitate a safe transfer of care from hospital. The team also completes Care Act Assessments once back within the community to assess long-term care needs. You must enjoy being part of a fast-paced environment and working alongside our multi-disciplinary system partners.
Please check out our YouTube Channel with our Adult Social Care playlist
Explore Adult Social Care At Wakefield Council
Your main responsibilities as a Grade 10 Senior Hospital Social Worker:
You will manage a varied caseload, which will include capacity assessments, best interest decision making, Care Act assessments, and being part of a duty rota.
You will deliver exceptional social care to the adults we are supporting and their carers and promote choice and control as much as possible.
The team is looking to appoint an individual who is enthusiastic to engage in adopting strengths based, person centred assessments.
You will engage in outcomes focused and preventative conversations which build on the strengths of people and their local networks.
You will be required to provide an effective response to safeguarding enquiries and support for people with impaired capacity to make decisions.
Essential requirements as a Grade 10 Senior Hospital Social Worker include:
Degree in Social Work, or relevant Social Work qualifications recognised by the Central Council for Education & Training in Social Work/Registration with HCPC
Evidence of successful completion of post qualifying award or training (e.g. DoLs Assessor, ASYE Assessor or Practice Educator)
Evidence of maintaining skill and knowledge base in professional field through post qualifying training or other opportunities
Ability to develop and sustain effective working relationships within service users, carers and groups
Excellent communication and engagement skills with a commitment to improving service delivery.
What can I expect?
This is a part time post of 22.5 hours per week. Monday - Wednesday and includes a Saturday 1 in 6 which is reflected in your pay and a subsequent day off. Days covered can be discussed further.
Support and ongoing training
Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard)
The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Great range of benefits including discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program with a dedicated personal trainer, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, cycle to work scheme and many more.
If you are interested and want to know more, please contact Lindsey Gaunt, 01924 543431
Want to Know More?
If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council feel free to contact Lindsey Gaunt.
Tel: 01924 543431
E-mail: lgaunt@wakefield.gov.uk
E-mail Correspondence
All correspondence regarding interviews and application progress will be sent via the e-mail address you have registered on this site with.
Please add the e-mail addresses below to your contacts or safe-senders list / check your junk mail folder to ensure that you don't miss important information regarding your application.
jobs@wakefield.gov.uk
hrdirect@wakefield.gov.uk
Safeguarding
Wakefield Council is wholly committed to ensuring children and vulnerable adults are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and vulnerable adults whilst promoting their welfare. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility.
DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service)
The successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and to provide criminal conviction information.
Fluency Duty
This post is subject to the Fluency Duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016. The post-holder is required to demonstrate an appropriate level of fluency under the duty as detailed within the job specification for the post.
Probation
In line with the Council’s Probation Procedure, certain positions may be subject to a six-month probationary period. This requirement does not apply to internal vacancies.
Diversity
Having a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve helps us to achieve the best outcomes for all. We encourage applications from everyone and actively seek to ensure that everyone feels included in the workplace so that we can make the most of our differences.
About Wakefield Council
Want to find out more about Wakefield Council, click here.
Happy to talk Flexible working