Overview
We are looking for two great Social Workers (grade 8) to work within our social care/health integrated mental health team based at Baghill house in Pontefract and Drury Lane in Wakefield. We have vacancies in the team due to staff progression, so we are excited to welcome new team members. If you want to work as part of a kind and caring team, who eat a lot of chocolate (healthier options available!), then we might just be the team for you. We work with a range of wonderful clients aged 65 and over who have a diagnosed mental health condition. We support them and their family, with their goals, wants and needs in a Care Act focussed way, helping them to become more independent and participate in the community in which they live. As a team we have a can do, positive attitude and if this is what you are looking for then we may just be perfect for you.
Responsibilities
* Every day is different with a variety of tasks from reassuringly holding someones hand while they share their troubles, to undertaking a Care Act Assessment or preparing reports, attending court.
* We could be working with our health colleagues or supporting carers and family members.
* We need to be methodical and always prepared to support our residents. It may sometimes take a while to build rapport and trust; however, it is always worth the wait to brighten someones day or see the look of relief on their families faces when we have done another amazing job.
* If you are joining our team as a Newly Qualified Social Worker, you will be supported to undertake the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment programme.
* As a Social Worker, your values, knowledge and skills will be pivotal in promoting wellbeing and improving outcomes for individuals with mental health conditions.
Qualifications
* Degree in Social Work, or relevant Social Work qualifications recognised by the Central Council for Education & Training in Social Work/Registration with Social Work England.
* Ability to develop and sustain effective working relationships with service users, carers, and groups.
* Excellent communication and engagement skills with a commitment to improving service delivery.
What we offer
* Flexible working a real drive for getting a good work life balance and we are committed to continuous improvements and innovation.
* Outstanding professional development opportunities
* A variety of tailored and varied training opportunities
* Excellent Salary with incremental increases
* Opportunity for true flexible and hybrid working to support work-life balance.
* Generous annual leave entitlement
* Occupational pension scheme.
What can I expect?
* Support and ongoing training
* 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 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.
The successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and to provide criminal conviction information.
In accordance with the Councils Probation Procedure this post is subject to a 6-month Probationary Period.
How to learn more
If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process, or working for Wakefield Council please contact the
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