244546 - Social Worker
| Posting date: | 19 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £35,412.00 to £38,220.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Grade 8, 37 hours, Permanent |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 January 2026 |
| Location: | Wakefield, West Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Wakefield Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 244546 |
Summary
It is an exciting time to come join us in Adult Integrated Care. Using a strengths-based approach to care, our vision is to promote independence and meeting the health and wellbeing needs of vulnerable people. We are looking to recruit enthusiastic and hardworking, post qualifying Social Worker within our Community team for learning disabilities, in the Wakefield District. You will work closely with our key partners in the CTLD Health and Intensive Support Team, to carry out person led assessments with people aged 18 and over with a learning disability. Based on strengths to promote positive change, self-determination and to prevent harm to people with an appearance of social care needs, in order for people to achieve their personal outcomes.
The team consists of social workers, care co-ordinators and co-ordination support officers. As Social Worker, you will be passionate about making a difference, and ready to embrace change. Working Monday to Friday 8:30am – 5pm and to 4.30pm on a Friday.
As a team player, you will need to demonstrate an ability to, work under pressure, be well organised and able to effectively prioritise and risk assess/manage a complex caseload. You will have or be ready to learn to build your skills and experience, knowledge and have a commitment to strength-based assessments and support planning. The ability to travel is essential.
If you are committed to working in a person-centred way and have the skills to work in social care situations, we would be interested in hearing from you. In return we can offer you the opportunity to work in an exciting area of Social Care. With the benefit of working within the flexible working scheme, you will have regular supervision and the support of a highly motivated team, along with the relevant training required for the post, to develop in your role.
All newly qualified staff will need to undertake the ASYE programme which Wakefield are dedicated to, you will be given an ASYE assessor to help you along the way with regular 1:1 sessions, training and support from the team. This first year in employment will be a probationary year as we work with you to pass and to start your career in Social Work.
Applicants for this role must be qualified to a Degree level or equivalent and be registered as a Social Worker with Social Work England, with essential post qualifying relevant training and experience.
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 Paula Simpson.
Tel: 01924 303845
E-mail: psimpson@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
The team consists of social workers, care co-ordinators and co-ordination support officers. As Social Worker, you will be passionate about making a difference, and ready to embrace change. Working Monday to Friday 8:30am – 5pm and to 4.30pm on a Friday.
As a team player, you will need to demonstrate an ability to, work under pressure, be well organised and able to effectively prioritise and risk assess/manage a complex caseload. You will have or be ready to learn to build your skills and experience, knowledge and have a commitment to strength-based assessments and support planning. The ability to travel is essential.
If you are committed to working in a person-centred way and have the skills to work in social care situations, we would be interested in hearing from you. In return we can offer you the opportunity to work in an exciting area of Social Care. With the benefit of working within the flexible working scheme, you will have regular supervision and the support of a highly motivated team, along with the relevant training required for the post, to develop in your role.
All newly qualified staff will need to undertake the ASYE programme which Wakefield are dedicated to, you will be given an ASYE assessor to help you along the way with regular 1:1 sessions, training and support from the team. This first year in employment will be a probationary year as we work with you to pass and to start your career in Social Work.
Applicants for this role must be qualified to a Degree level or equivalent and be registered as a Social Worker with Social Work England, with essential post qualifying relevant training and experience.
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 Paula Simpson.
Tel: 01924 303845
E-mail: psimpson@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