We are seeking Social Workers to join our superb Integrated Front Door/Locality and Children in Care Teams. When you work with us, you'll literally be working with the leaders in the field.
We are Ofsted GOOD children’s services with OUTSTANDING leadership.
What will be expected from me?
You will play a central role in achieving positive outcomes for children and young people in Wakefield District. You will be working in small and supported teams led by engaging and supportive senior managers who are committed to making a difference to families within Wakefield.
What can I expect?
Excellent Salary grade range:
G9 (SCP 28-31) £34,723 -£37,261,
G10 (SCP 32 – 35) £38,296 - £41,496,
G11(SCP 36 – 39) £42,503 - £45,495.
This is a Full-time post of 37 hours per week with Workplace Based/Flexible option available.
30 days of Holidays plus 8 Bank Holidays.
What I might be doing?
You will work with a restorative approach with families to assess and deliver interventions that mitigate risk
You will work to achieve permanency and outstanding outcomes for children and young people through relationship-based practice.
Working with partners, you will identify what children and their families need to make lasting positive change; supporting children and families to improve their outcomes.
You will have an ability to write high quality reports and assessments and analyse information effectively.
Why Wakefield Council?
Essential requirements:
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For further information about any of the roles please contact
Integrated Front Door Tracey Yates tyates@wakefield.gov.uk
Localities Sarah Howe sarahhowe@wakefield.gov.uk
Jane Wood jwood@wakefield.gov.uk
Angela Guirey aguirey@wakefield.gov.uk
Children In Care Julie Woodcock jwoodcock@wakefield.gov.uk
Please indicate on your application form if you have a service area preference.
Full time and part time hours available