Social Worker - Connected Care Team - Adults

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Senior Social Worker within Connecting Care Team in Wakefield. We work across the West of the Wakefield District with people aged 18 and over who have an appearance of need. Connecting Care Team West is an extremely supportive and friendly team with a wealth of experience.

We are looking for:

• an experienced and skilled practitioner who can work confidently and increasingly autonomously with a wide variety and complexity of cases.
• a motivated, flexible and committed individual who wants to make a contribution and cares about a job well done.
• a team player who adopts a strengths-based approach and is enthusiastic and passionate about making a difference.

As a Senior Social Worker within the team:

• You will be able to demonstrate in-depth knowledge and application of relevant legislation including the Care Act 2014, the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Human Rights Act 1998.
• You will have specific responsibilities for dealing with more complex cases, including assessment, care management and management of risk.
• You will be able to demonstrate expert and effective practice in complex situations, assessing and managing higher levels of risk while promoting enablement and self-determination.
• You will be able to work at a senior level, supporting and supervising colleagues or students within the organisation.
• You will develop strong professional relationships promoting multi-agency working and achieving positive outcomes for individuals and carers.

We are looking to for a talented and dedicated individual who shares our vision and values. Wakefield is a learning organisation, committed to supporting staff development.Minimum Requirements:-SWE Registration-2 year post qualifying experience within UK-Eligibility to work in the UKBenefits of working with Randstad:-£300 referral scheme-Dedicated consultant-Access to a variety of Social Care jobs Nationwide-DBS and Compliance Service-Quick and Easy Registration Process-Access to CPDTo discuss this role or similar vacancies available please contact Zoe Todd via:t:

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.