Join Us as a Senior Social Worker – Make a Real Difference in Community Mental Health
Wakefield Council is embarking on an exciting period of transformation within secondary mental health services — and we’d love you to be part of it. We’re looking for a passionate and skilled Senior Social Worker (with or without AMHP status) to join our Enhanced Team East, based at Baghill House in Pontefract.
This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your expertise to a supportive, forward-thinking team, and to play a key role in shaping positive outcomes for adults aged 18–65 living with mental health conditions.
Why This Role Matters
As a Senior Social Worker, your knowledge, empathy, and professional curiosity will help promote wellbeing, independence, and choice for the people we support. You’ll work as part of an integrated team alongside colleagues from South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust, making a genuine difference through strength-based, person-centred practice.
You’ll empower individuals to live as independently as possible, ensuring their voices are heard and their care truly reflects what matters to them.
What You’ll Bring
We’re looking for someone with:
1. Experience working with adults with mental health needs
2. Excellent assessment, communication, and engagement skills
3. Strong understanding of key legislation, including the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Act
4. Up-to-date professional expertise, supported by post-qualifying training or awards
5. A commitment to reflective practice and continual learning
You will carry out planned social work interventions, undertake Care Act conversation-style assessments, complete strength-based reviews, and co-produce outcome-focused support plans.
What Will Be Expected of Me?
In this senior role, you will:
6. Hold a complex but manageable caseload
7. Support the Team Manager and help nurture the development of colleagues
8. Supervise student social workers and other staff, as required
9. Work collaboratively across disciplines to ensure a cohesive, responsive service
10. Prepare high-quality reports in line with our policies and procedures
Essential Requirements
11. Degree in Social Work or equivalent qualification recognised by CCETSW
12. Registration with Social Work England
13. Evidence of post-qualifying awards/training
14. Commitment to maintaining and developing professional skills and knowledge
15. Ability to build effective, positive relationships with individuals, carers, and partner agencies
What We Offer
Wakefield Council is an ambitious, high-performing, and supportive employer. We’re committed to continuous improvement — and to helping you reach your full potential.
In return, we offer:
16. Outstanding professional development opportunities
17. A wide range of tailored training
18. Competitive salary with incremental progression
19. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
20. Generous annual leave
21. Access to an excellent occupational pension scheme
We take safeguarding seriously and are committed to promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children. This role requires a Disclosure Application Form and is subject to a 6-month probation period.
Interested? Let’s Talk.
If you’d like to know more about the role, the recruitment process, or what it’s like to work at Wakefield Council, please contact Amy Cowey at or call .
Come join a team where your skills matter, your wellbeing is supported, and your work truly changes lives.