Job Title: Social Worker Salary: £33,699 - £41,771 per annum, depending on experience. Additional Market forces currently £3,000 pro-rata. 37 Hours per Week Location: Kidderminster Library Team: Wyre Forest Area Team Permanent Contract The Role: Wyre Forest Area Adults team have an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker with a depth of Social Work experience. We are looking for Social Workers who have a positive and enthusiastic approach to practice, and experience with complex cases and situations. A high level of skills in assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation, alongside extensive knowledge of The Care Act, and the Mental Capacity Act is essential. We do offer flexible and mobile working but there is an expectation to support the duty function of the team in the office. In Worcestershire we have adopted the 3 Conversation Model of practice which involves a strength-based approach to working with people. You will manage your own caseload with appropriate supervision. This approach promotes autonomous and creative working styles amongst professionals. The 3 Conversation Model promotes a strength based, innovative and creative approach to practice, where you will support people to make positive changes in their life, exploring universal services as well as purchasing support packages to promote independence. You will need to have the confidence to advocate for our clients and work in partnership with health colleagues, other statutory partners, and voluntary sector providers. The Wyre Forest Team is a very supportive and friendly team covering Kidderminster, Stourport, Bewdley, and surrounding areas. We foster a positive team culture and learning environment which includes weekly reflective practice sessions and catch-up sessions with the whole team and regular guest speakers. You will be offered on-going training, and professional development opportunities, monthly supervision, and a warm, supportive working environment where we value your contribution, and staff value and support each other. Quotes from current staff in the team. “After finishing my last stage of professional training, I had several options to choose from, but chose to remain in this team due to it being the best social work team I’ve been a part of. There is a real togetherness amongst the whole team from students to managers to pull together in the same direction. I wouldn’t want to practice anywhere else.” “I have been in the team since studying as a student in 2016 and I feel really valued and appreciated. I have been supported to develop my skills and experience over the years. I wouldn’t wish to work in a more supportive and friendly team.” If you need any further information or an informal discussion, please contact one of the Advanced Social Work Practitioners in the Wyre Forest Area Team: Anna Ogunjinmi, Faith Humphries, or David Shirley on 01905 845582. Interview date proposed for 11th November 2025, face-to-face at Kidderminster Library, Market Street, Kidderminster, DY10 1AB. Benefits: You’ll find an overview of the benefits Worcestershire County Council have to offer on our webpage Worcestershire County Council - Why work for us? Some of these offers include: Great Holiday Entitlement: As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years. If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 31 days. If you’re successful and want to take advantage of this do let us know! Brilliant Pension Scheme: The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government. Professional Learning & Development: We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation. Flexible Working: We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible. Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of criminal records via the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands, or final warnings, as well as convictions. The County Council has a commitment to safeguarding service users in our care. Equality & Diversity: The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents. Application Closing Date: 2nd November 2025 Anticipated Interview Date: 11th November 2025 Attached documents Job Description and Person Specification