Join Us at a Pivotal Time in Adult Social Care

The Accommodation Hub is a newly established, substantive team within adult social care, evolving from a well-regarded care home team formerly known as the Peripatetic Team. This is an exciting opportunity to join us at a key stage of development and play a real role in shaping the future of adult social care in Kirklees.

About the Role

As an Experienced Social Worker in the Accommodation Hub, you will:

• Work with adults living in care home settings and extra care housing
• Hold a diverse caseload and carry out holistic assessments and reviews under the Care Act 2014
• Participate in the team duty rota, responding to urgent needs and supporting colleagues
• Champion a strength-based, person-centred approach, ensuring the voice of the individual, their carers, and representatives is central to all decisions
• Support adults with a range of needs, including older people and individuals with physical disabilities, learning disabilities, and mental health needs
• Take a proactive role in identifying and managing safeguarding concerns, working in partnership with others to keep people safe while promoting independence and choice

Why Join the Accommodation Hub?

• Be part of a supportive and flexible team with approachable managers and experienced colleagues
• Join a team that is evolving, where you can influence how things are done and help shape future practice
• Develop your skills in a role that offers real variety, challenge, and opportunity for growth
• Build strong working relationships with care providers, health professionals, and wider partners
• Take an active role in multi-disciplinary working, contributing to joined-up, person-centred care

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking passionate, committed professionals who:

• Have experience of, or a strong interest in, working with adults in care home and extra care settings
• Are confident in managing risk and safeguarding and understand the importance of balancing safety with independence
• Value partnership working and recognise the importance of listening to the people we support
• Are organised, reflective, and able to manage competing demands

If you’re ready to make a difference and grow your career in a dynamic and supportive environment, we’d really like to hear from you.