Wakefield Children’s Services are looking for Newly Qualified Social workers to join our teams across the service and district. Do you want to work for a Local Authority that offers stability, manageable caseloads and a strong team spirit? If so this is the role for you!
Wakefield Children’s Services have been rated by Ofsted as GOOD with OUTSTANDING leadership (November 2021). Wakefield place children, young people and their families at the centre of practice and continually focus in making Wakefield a fantastic place to live and work.
What can I expect?
- Excellent Salary grade range
- This is a Full-time post of 37 hours per week with workplace base/flexible options available.
- Generous holiday entitlement and bank holidays.
Why Wakefield Council?
- Support and access to a high-quality training programme to progress your career to the next level.
- We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff and we recognise that resilient Social Workers need a good work/life balance, as well as supportive leadership and support in the workplace. Access to Wellbeing Coaching if required, Support for Carers, a Sense of Belonging.
- Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard).
- The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Bespoke ASYE programme with dedicated ASYE programme lead to ensure you get the best out of your ASYE journey with support and guidance throughout the 12 month period.
- Restorative ways of working.
- Supportive and experienced management structure.
Essential requirements:
- BA or MA in Social Work, Diploma in Social Work, or equivalent, recognised by the Central Council for Education & Training in Social Work.
- Registered with Social Work England.
- An ability to build strong relationships with, colleagues and partner agencies.
- An ability to work as part of a team
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 Bethany Kerry.
Tel: 01924304280
E-mail: bkerry@wakefield.gov.uk