Duty Social Worker
We are currently recruiting – Duty Social Worker
We are looking for a creative and resourceful Social Worker to work with us in the Gateway Duty Team which is part of the Adult Services and Wellbeing Directorate at Calderdale Council. The team provides guidance and assistance to people who may or may not meet the Care Act eligibility but who nevertheless requires some support and to prevent, reduce or delay the need for statutory services.
We work in partnership with a variety of community‑based organisations, Health and Public Health partners, to identify and direct people to appropriate place‑based service to enable people to live a fulfilled life.
We use strengths‑based practice focusing on positive outcomes and being independent and strive to put the person at the heart of assessments.
In Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council, we like to do things differently. We are distinctive, diverse, kind, and inclusive. If working ‘at place’ with a strong sense of community appeals to you, then you should give this opportunity some serious consideration for your next career move.
The Duty Social Worker position is a valued and vital role that specialises in working with adults who have additional requirements to live their largest life. The team is fast‑paced and requires the ability to apply professional curiosity and crisis intervention. We challenge misconceptions and inequalities within our role to ensure we respect the person’s voice and wishes.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
* Ensure that individuals remain at the heart of their work and empower adults to make choices and to maintain their own autonomy wherever possible.
* Ensure that the needs of family members, carers, groups and providers of care are understood and work with them towards ensuring that adults receive the appropriate support (which is the least restrictive option) whilst recognising the need for intervention at times.
* Make decisions that are in accordance with relevant policy guidance to ensure that people are supported appropriately. Experienced Social Workers will deploy the correct use of legislation aimed at maintaining the independence of adults and assist them to maximising their own abilities and networks of support.
Qualifications and Experience
* Level 2 Social Worker with experience in fast‑paced and responsive intervention.
* Strong understanding of the Care Act, relevant legislation and policy guidance.
* Experience in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Additional Information
* Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.
* Calderdale will reimburse the post holders required professional membership, annually.
* As part of our Vision (https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/), we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities.
* We may utilise digital interview methods.
* As part of our fair recruitment process, we ask that all applications are written by the candidate and that Artificial Intelligence (AI) use is limited, unless assistance is required as a reasonable adjustment for a disability. Content should be truthful, accurate, evidence based and not embellished – see guidance.
Closing and Interview Dates
Closing Date: Thursday, 9th April 2026
Interview Date: Friday, 17th April 2026
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