Are you passionate about making a difference to our citizens and the district that they reside in? Then, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team.

Social Worker – Reablement Team

It is an exciting time to join Reablement, where we use a strengths based approach to promote independence and meet the health and wellbeing needs of vulnerable adults and their carers.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and hardworking Social Worker to join our Reablement Team, who cover the Wakefield District.

About the Role

You will work closely with key partners in Adult’s Services to carry out person centred assessments with adults across the Wakefield district.

Using a strengths based approach to assessment and support planning, you will:

• Promote independence and self determination
• Focus on positive change and prevention of harm
• Support adults to achieve their personal outcomes
• Undertake holistic assessments following a transfer of care from a range of settings.

The Team

The Reablement team is a district wide service offering short term reablement support to adults and older people over the age of 18 to help them maintain or regain maximum independence. The service is time-limited and supports effective discharge from the hospital settings and helps to prevent unnecessary admissions to hospital.

The case management team consists of 5 care co-ordinators, who complete reviews and statutory assessments of adults who require the reablement service.

There will be an expectation of line management duties such as case management and supervision.

Working Arrangements

• Monday to Thursday:8:30am – 5:00pm
• Friday:8:30am – 4:30pm
• Flexible working arrangementsare available and can be discussed with the line manager

What We’re Looking For

As a Social Worker, you will:

• Be passionate about making a difference and open to change
• Demonstrate the ability to work under pressure
• Be well organised and able to prioritise and manage risk within a complex caseload
• Have experience and a strong commitment to strengths based practice
• Be able to undertake standard social care duties, including:
  • Chairing meetings
  • Providing support and advice to junior staff
  • Producing high quality, person led assessments and reports (including court reports)

A full driving licence is essential, as the role covers the whole Wakefield District.

What We Offer

In return, we offer:

• The opportunity to work in an exciting and rewarding area of Social Care
• Access to flexible working
• Regular supervision
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Support from a highly motivated and skilled team

Newly Qualified Social Workers (ASYE)

All newly qualified Social Workers will undertake the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) programme. Wakefield is committed to supporting NQSWs, offering:

• A dedicated ASYE assessor
• Regular 1:1 supervision session
• Training and team support

Your first year will be a probationary period, during which we will work closely with you to support your development and progression in your Social Work career.

Essential Requirements

Applicants must:

• Hold a Degree in Social Workor equivalent
• Be registered with Social Work England
• Have relevant post qualifying training and experience
• Hold a full driving licence

Additional Information

Successful applicants will be required to:

• Attend an interview

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:

Jinny Richards on 07795640248

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.

Probation

In accordance with the Council Probation Procedure, this post is subject to a 6-month Probationary Period.

Fluency Duty

To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), public facing roles will be subject to the Fluency Duty. 

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.

Why Wakefield

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