Job Title: Social Worker
Salary: £32,654 - £40,476 per annum, depending on experience.
Additional Marketforces currently £3,000 pro-rata, pending review 2026.
37 Hours per Week
Location: Kidderminster Library
Team: Wyre Forest Area Team
Permanent Contract
The Role:
Wyre Forest Area Adults team has an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker. We may consider newly qualified social workers and provide a supportive ASYE programme to support your development.
We are looking for Social Workers with a positive and enthusiastic approach to practice, and experience with complex cases and situations. A high level of skills in assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation, alongside extensive knowledge of The Care Act and the Mental Capacity Act, is essential. We offer flexible and mobile working, but there is an expectation to support the duty function of the team in the office.
In Worcestershire, we have adopted the 3 Conversation Model of practice, which involves a strength-based approach to working with people. You will manage your own caseload with appropriate supervision. This approach promotes autonomous and creative working styles amongst professionals. The 3 Conversation Model encourages a strength-based, innovative, and creative approach to practice, supporting people to make positive changes in their lives, exploring universal services, and purchasing support packages to promote independence. You will need confidence to advocate for clients and work in partnership with health colleagues, other statutory partners, and voluntary sector providers.
The Wyre Forest Team is a very supportive and friendly team covering Kidderminster, Stourport, Bewdley, and surrounding areas. We foster a positive team culture and learning environment, including weekly reflective practice sessions, catch-ups, and regular guest speakers. You will be offered ongoing training, professional development opportunities, monthly supervision, and a warm, supportive working environment where your contribution is valued, and staff support each other.
Quotes from current staff in the team:
“After finishing my last stage of professional training, I had several options but chose to remain in this team because it is the best social work team I’ve been part of. There is real togetherness amongst the team, from students to managers, pulling together in the same direction. I wouldn’t practice anywhere else.”
“I have been in the team since studying as a student in 2016 and feel really valued and supported. I’ve developed my skills and experience over the years. I wouldn’t want to work in a more supportive and friendly team.”
If you need further information, please contact Wyre Forest Area Manager Andy Welfoot at 01905 845362.
Interview date proposed: 10th June 2025, face-to-face at Kidderminster Library, Market Street, Kidderminster, DY10 1AB.
Disclosure Barring Service (DBS): This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and appointment is conditional upon a satisfactory criminal records check via the DBS, including cautions, reprimands, warnings, and convictions. The County Council is committed to safeguarding service users.
Equality & Diversity: The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity and celebrates diversity.
Application Closing Date: 2nd June 2025
Anticipated Interview Date: 10th June 2025
Attached documents: Adults Social Worker JD PS.pdf
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