Newly Qualified Social Worker/Social Worker

Children’s Social Work Matters; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local government council in Wakefield is seeking newly qualified Social Workers to join their Locality Services. In this role, you will be pivotal in achieving positive outcomes for children and young people through relationship-based practices. Responsibilities include assessing needs, working with families to provide interventions, and writing comprehensive reports. The role offers a manageable caseload, training opportunities, and a supportive environment to enhance your career aspirations.

Benefits

Free parking onsite

High-quality training programme

Discounted public transport

Local Government Pension Scheme

Discounted leisure facilities membership

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England.
• Experience working with children and families as a qualified Social Worker.
• Ability to assess and deliver interventions effectively.

Responsibilities

• Play a central role in achieving positive outcomes for children and young people.
• Work with families to mitigate risks and achieve permanency for children.
• Identify needs to support lasting positive changes.

Skills

Strong relationship-building skills

Ability to write high-quality reports

Analytical skills

Experience with children and families

Education

BA or MA in Social Work

Diploma in Social Work

Job description

Newly Qualified Social Worker / Social Worker

Job location: Wakefield

Want to find out more about working in Wakefield? Here are some reasons why you'll love it...

We are seeking Social Workers to join our superb Locality Services. When you work with us, you'll literally be working with the leaders in the field. We are Ofsted GOOD children’s services.

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 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 the ability to write high-quality reports and assessments and analyse information effectively.

Why Wakefield Council?

• Opportunities to work across several locations;
• Stanley street (Localities) and Normanton Town Hall ( Localities)
• Free parking onsite.
• You will have a manageable caseload.
• Support and access to a high-quality training programme to progress your career to the next level.
• Easily accessible fast-track progression opportunities through social work grades.
• We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff and we recognise that resilient Social Workers need a good work/life balance as well as supportive leadership and support in the workplace. Access to Wellbeing Coaching if required, Support for Carers, a Sense of Belonging.
• 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 a 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.
• BA or MA in Social Work, Diploma in Social Work, or equivalent, recognised by the Central Council for Education & Training in Social Work.
• Registered with Social Work England.
• Experience working with children and families as a qualified Social Worker.
• An ability to build strong relationships with children, their families, colleagues and partner agencies.
• An ability to write high-quality reports and assessments and analyse information effectively.

To view a video, highlighting some of the key quotes and parts of our recent Ofsted report, clickhere.

For further information about any of the roles please contact:

Becky Wake - [e-mail]