Social Worker (CMHT Older People)
| Posting date: | 27 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £35,412.00 to £38,220.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £35,412.00 - £38,220.00, Grade 8, 37 hours, Permanent |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 March 2026 |
| Location: | Drury Lane Health & Wellbeing Centre, Walkergate, Wakefield, WF1 2TE |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Wakefield Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 245007 |
Summary
Are you passionate about improving the health and well-being outcomes for older people in Wakefield? Are you committed to promoting the voice of Social Work in Mental Health? If so, you may be just the person we are looking for.
We have an opportunity for a Social Worker to join our integrated Community Mental Health Older People’s Teams based at either Drury Lane in Wakefield, or Baghill House in Pontefract. This is a full time, permanent position (37 hours, Mon – Fri).
We are seeking an individual who is passionate about adult social care and providing a high-quality service and is keen to develop their professional experience and knowledge further. You will play a key part in delivering our adult social care strategy and will be committed to strengths-based and outcome-focused practice.
Our team supports service users over the age of 65 who often have complex/ severe mental health issues, as well as needing social care support. Referrals are mainly made through our Trust, Rapid Access Older People Service.
About you
We are looking for a social worker who shares out values and who can bring:
Compassion and resilience – the ability to listen, and support people with kindness and professionalism.
a motivated, flexible and committed individual who wants to make a contribution and cares about a job well done.
a team player who adopts a strengths-based approach and is enthusiastic and passionate about making a difference.
Strong practice knowledge – an understanding of adult social care, the Care Act 2014 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005, and the confidence to apply them.
Creativity and resourcefulness.
Collaboration and networking – working as part of an integrated health and social care team and engaging with partner agencies and community resources.
What might I be doing?
You will manage your own caseload.
Undertake Care Act assessments, carers assessments, co-producing care and support plans, risk assessments and reviewing people’s identified outcomes. Use two IT recording systems.
Complete Mental Capacity Assessments and Best Interest Decision making.
Part of a duty rota within core hours.
Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
You will promote and develop collaborative working with the service user,
family, carers, and other professionals looking at least restrictive approaches.
What we can offer you
Outstanding professional development opportunities. The successful applicant, if newly qualified will be supported with progressing through a comprehensive ASYE programme. We offer a bursary to new staff completing their ASYE.
Dedicated individual supervisions.
A variety of tailored and varied training opportunities.
Excellent salary and incremental increases.
Opportunity for flexible and hybrid working to support work-life balance (we are open to discussions on condensed/reduced hours). We understand that social work is challenging. We know how important it is to take care of ourselves. Work life balance is very important and we’ll support you with that.
Generous annual leave entitlement.
Occupational pension scheme.
Great range of benefits including discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, cycle to work scheme and many more.
Essential requirements:
Degree in Social Work, or relevant Social Work qualifications recognised by the Central Council for Education & Training in Social Work/Registration with Social Work England
Full UK driving license
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 Debra Turner.
Tel: 01977 735825
E-mail: debra.turner3@swyt.nhs.uk
We have an opportunity for a Social Worker to join our integrated Community Mental Health Older People’s Teams based at either Drury Lane in Wakefield, or Baghill House in Pontefract. This is a full time, permanent position (37 hours, Mon – Fri).
We are seeking an individual who is passionate about adult social care and providing a high-quality service and is keen to develop their professional experience and knowledge further. You will play a key part in delivering our adult social care strategy and will be committed to strengths-based and outcome-focused practice.
Our team supports service users over the age of 65 who often have complex/ severe mental health issues, as well as needing social care support. Referrals are mainly made through our Trust, Rapid Access Older People Service.
About you
We are looking for a social worker who shares out values and who can bring:
Compassion and resilience – the ability to listen, and support people with kindness and professionalism.
a motivated, flexible and committed individual who wants to make a contribution and cares about a job well done.
a team player who adopts a strengths-based approach and is enthusiastic and passionate about making a difference.
Strong practice knowledge – an understanding of adult social care, the Care Act 2014 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005, and the confidence to apply them.
Creativity and resourcefulness.
Collaboration and networking – working as part of an integrated health and social care team and engaging with partner agencies and community resources.
What might I be doing?
You will manage your own caseload.
Undertake Care Act assessments, carers assessments, co-producing care and support plans, risk assessments and reviewing people’s identified outcomes. Use two IT recording systems.
Complete Mental Capacity Assessments and Best Interest Decision making.
Part of a duty rota within core hours.
Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
You will promote and develop collaborative working with the service user,
family, carers, and other professionals looking at least restrictive approaches.
What we can offer you
Outstanding professional development opportunities. The successful applicant, if newly qualified will be supported with progressing through a comprehensive ASYE programme. We offer a bursary to new staff completing their ASYE.
Dedicated individual supervisions.
A variety of tailored and varied training opportunities.
Excellent salary and incremental increases.
Opportunity for flexible and hybrid working to support work-life balance (we are open to discussions on condensed/reduced hours). We understand that social work is challenging. We know how important it is to take care of ourselves. Work life balance is very important and we’ll support you with that.
Generous annual leave entitlement.
Occupational pension scheme.
Great range of benefits including discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, cycle to work scheme and many more.
Essential requirements:
Degree in Social Work, or relevant Social Work qualifications recognised by the Central Council for Education & Training in Social Work/Registration with Social Work England
Full UK driving license
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 Debra Turner.
Tel: 01977 735825
E-mail: debra.turner3@swyt.nhs.uk