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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. 

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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