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Social Worker – Adult Community Team – Wakefield, Wakefield
Location: Wakefield, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference:
9de0119d0f71
Expiry Date:
06.08.2025
Job Description:
Job Title: Social Worker – Adult Community Team
Location: Wakefield
Rate: £35 per hour
The Wakefield Council is seeking a qualified social worker with experience working with adults to join their team.
Responsibilities include:
* Engaging in strengths-based conversations with service users, families, and advocates to determine eligibility and support planning.
* Undertaking Capacity and Best Interest Assessments in line with the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
* Conducting NHS Continuing Healthcare checklists and participating in Decision Support Tool (DST) meetings.
* Managing a caseload effectively within a fast-paced environment.
* Collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team, including health, pharmacy, housing, Age UK, and Carers Wakefield.
Qualifications and Experience:
* Social Work England registration.
* Eligibility to work in the UK.
* Degree-level qualification in Social Work.
* Post-qualified experience working with adults.
* Understanding of the Care Act 2014 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
* Experience in undertaking Capacity and Best Interest Assessments.
* Familiarity with NHS Continuing Healthcare processes, including checklists and DST meetings.
* Ability to manage a caseload in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
How to apply:
If interested, click apply below or contact 0345 241 9590 to learn more.
* Twice weekly payroll
* Free DBS and compliance service
* Access to exclusive roles not available elsewhere
* Free access to Liquid’s social work training and CPD portal
* Dedicated consultant with social work expertise
* Wide range of social work positions across the UK
* Referral bonus: £500 for each successful referral
* Own job bonus: £250 for bringing your own position
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