Social Worker x3 *Court of Protection *Community Team *Duty
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York is a fantastic place to live and work—a city rich in culture, history, and character, with plenty to get involved in both professionally and socially.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Adult Social Care & Community Team (ASCCT) and make a meaningful impact in the lives of adults across the city.
We’re currently recruiting for Three Social Workers to join ASCCT in the following areas:
* Court of Protection
* Community Team
* Duty Function
If one of these roles (please see detailed below) sounds well suited to your skills and interests, we would love to hear from you!
Court of Protection Social Worker – within the Adult Social Care Community Team
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Social Worker to support individuals involved in Court of Protection proceedings. This role demands a strong understanding of complex legal frameworks and the ability to apply them confidently in practice.
The successful candidate will demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the following legislation:
* The Care Act 2014
* The Mental Capacity Act 2005
* Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), including Community DoLS.
Key Responsibilities
* Case-hold Court of Protection matters, including 21A proceedings and Community DoLS.
* Collaborate with internal legal services and the DoLS team.
* Provide advice and guidance to colleagues on Court of Protection processes and support complex decision‑making in line with best practice.
Desirable Qualifications
* Best Interest Assessor (BIA) qualification.
* Practice Educator Qualification.
Adult Social Care Community Team – Social Worker
We are looking for a dedicated Social Worker to join the Adult Social Care Community Team. This role focuses on delivering high‑quality, person‑centred care through a strength‑based approach, carrying out Care Act Assessments to help individuals achieve their desired outcomes. You will work in close partnership with customers, carers, and multi‑disciplinary professionals to develop and implement effective support plans.
The successful candidate will demonstrate knowledge of the following legislation:
* The Care Act 2014
* The Mental Capacity Act 2005
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct Care Act Assessments to identify needs and outcomes.
* Develop person‑centred support plans in collaboration with individuals and their support networks.
* Manage your own caseload effectively.
* Participate in a duty rota, responding to urgent care enquiries as they arise.
Adult Social Care Community Team – Duty Social Worker
We are seeking a dynamic and responsive Social Worker to join the Adult social care community team in York – to work within the Duty function of the service. This role operates in a fast‑paced environment, focusing on crisis intervention and resolution. The post holder will not hold an active caseload unless deemed necessary and will play a critical role in managing urgent and unplanned situations as they arise.
The successful candidate will demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the following legislation:
* The Care Act 2014
* The Mental Capacity Act 2005
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct Care Act Assessments to identify needs and outcomes.
* Develop person‑centred support plans in collaboration with individuals and their support networks.
* Conduct robust risk assessments and make timely decisions.
* Communicate effectively with individuals, families, and professionals.
* Collaborate with team members to ensure safe and appropriate interventions.
Working Arrangements
* Whilst York has adopted a hybrid working model, an office presence is preferred for this role due to its reactive nature – applicants will be required to complete visits as needed throughout the working week.
About the Team
ASCCT is a large, busy, and dynamic team covering a range of specialist areas that offer diverse development opportunities for social workers at all stages of their careers.
Our Service Includes:
* Front Door Services
* Duty Function
* Long‑Term Social Work
* Review Managers
* Health Specialist Social Workers
* Carer Specialist Workers
You will be part of a supportive and collaborative team of social workers who are committed to delivering high‑quality care and working together to make a difference.
To Apply
To apply you will need a degree in Social Work and be registered with Social Work England (SWE). Currently we are not licenced to sponsor employees for visas, therefore we are unable to offer sponsorship for these roles.
As these roles are public facing, applicants will need to demonstrate, at interview, their competency to converse and provide advice and guidance to members of the public, in spoken English to CEFR level C1: Can express themself fluently and spontaneously, almost effortlessly.
City of York Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful candidate to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
This role is suitable as a job share opportunity.
Hybrid working arrangements can be considered for this role. Each role at CYC is different and your working arrangements will be determined based on the requirements of the role and in collaboration with you and your needs as part of the recruitment process. Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team.
City of York Council is committed to supporting and rewarding you for your hard work so that you can enjoy life both in and outside of work. In addition to pay, pension and flexible working benefits, we have also secured a wide and ever‑growing range of discounts and staff benefits. This includes gym memberships, travel permits, cycle to work schemes, adult education and many more local offers and discounts.
For further information or an informal discussion, please contact.
Katy Hogden (Team Manager) – 01904 555858 | katy.hogden@york.gov.uk
Gabrielle Gardner (Team Manager) – 01904 555858 | gabrielle.gardner@york.gov.uk
Closing date: Thursday 16 November 2025 at 12 midnight
Interview date: W/C 1 December 2025
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