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Social Worker

Employer
Wakefield Council
Location
Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Salary
£14,587.00 to £15,947.50
Closing date
11 Sep 2022

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part time (18.5 hours) Social Worker post within the Adults Sensory Impairment Team.  We are a designated team that works across the whole of the Wakefield District with Adults who have a Sensory Impairment (hearing impairment, visual impairment and Deafblind).
 

 

The team consists of Social Workers, Care Co-ordinators, Rehabilitation Officers (Visually Impaired) and Co-ordination support officers.  

 


Applicants for this role must be qualified to a Degree level or equivalent and be registered as a Social Woker with Social Work England.  The ability to travel across the Wakefield district is essential.  Hours of work are Wednesday 13.00-17.00, Thursday 08.30-17.00 and Friday 08.30-16.30.

 

For further information or if you would like to discuss the role please contact Caroline Barker (Team Manager - Secondment) on 01977 723922.  We look forward to hearing from you.

 

Wakefield Adult Social Care has implemented a Social Work Career Framework to support the professional development of its social work practitioners.  This enables Social Workers who have successfully completed the ASYE Programme to be considered for progression to the role of Experienced Social Worker which currently attracts a salary of Grade 9 - £32,798 - £35,336. 

 

If you’ve already completed the ASYE Programme with your current employer, this must be evidenced at recruitment.  Once you have consolidated your learning 2 years post ASYE Programme completion and demonstrated to us that you’re working at or significantly towards the level of an Experienced Social Worker as defined by the PCF, you are able to nominate yourself for progression with your managers endorsement.
 

Wakefield Adult Social Care has implemented a Social Work Career Framework to support the professional development of its social work practitioners.  This enables Social Workers who have successfully completed the ASYE Programme to be considered for progression to the role of Experienced Social Worker which currently attracts a salary of Grade 9 - £32,798 - £35,336 

 

If you’ve already completed the ASYE Programme with your current employer, this must be evidenced at recruitment.  Once you have consolidated your learning 2 years post ASYE Programme completion and demonstrated to us that you’re working at or significantly towards the level of an Experienced Social Worker as defined by the PCF, you are able to nominate yourself for progression with your managers endorsement.

 

Want to Know More?

If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council feel free to contact Caroline Barker.

Tel: 01977 723922

E-mail: cbarker@wakefield.gov.uk

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Safeguarding

Wakefield Council is wholly committed to ensuring children and vulnerable adults are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and vulnerable adults whilst promoting their welfare. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility.

 

DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service)

The successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and to provide criminal conviction information.

 

Fluency Duty

This post is subject to the Fluency Duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016. The post-holder is required to demonstrate an appropriate level of fluency under the duty as detailed within the job specification for the post.

 

Probation

In accordance with the Council’s Probation Procedure this post is subject to a 6-month Probationary Period.

 

Diversity

Having a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve helps us to achieve the best outcomes for all. We encourage applications from everyone and actively seek to ensure that everyone feels included in the workplace so that we can make the most of our differences.

 

About Wakefield Council

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