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Senior Social Worker

United Kingdom, Wakefield 35.00 GBP / Hour · Job Posted July 03, 2026
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Wakefield Council is seeking a skilled and resilient Senior Social Worker to join their dedicated Localities team based out of the historic Featherstone Town Hall. If you are looking for a role that offers competitive pay, local patch management, and a highly supportive team environment, this is it.

Job Responsibility

  • Frontline Safeguarding: Executing high-quality Child Protection plans and managing complex risk dynamically
  • Court Proceedings: Preparing robust assessments, writing statements, and confidently presenting evidence within both public and private law court frameworks
  • Child-Centred Practice: Ensuring the voice of the child remains central to all interventions, assessments, and care plans
  • Peer Support: As a Senior worker, providing informal mentoring and support to less experienced team members when required

Requirements

  • A recognized Social Work qualification and an active registration with Social Work England
  • Current CP Experience: recent, direct experience working within a fast-paced statutory Child Protection and/or Court team
  • Pace & Resilience: proven ability to manage tight statutory deadlines, handle complex care proceedings, and adapt to a fast-moving service
  • Mobility: a valid UK driving license and access to a vehicle to cover visits across the local patch
  • Children services
  • be able to manage challenging situations
  • education: BA in social work

What we offer

  • Premium Local Base: Work from a centralized hub at Featherstone Town Hall, offering a collaborative team environment
  • Excellent Pay: A highly competitive rate of £35.00 per hour
  • Balanced Working: Benefit from a service that supports hybrid working, allowing you to effectively manage your paperwork and visits
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