1118 social worker jobs found in Wakefield

Social Worker Opportunity – South Yorkshire Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people? Belmont Recruitment is on the hunt for a skilled Social Worker (or related professional) to join a dynamic team tackling complex cases involving harmful sexual behaviour in children and young people. What’s on Offer? * Specialist role focusing on assessments and interventions for children and families. * Unique chance to work across children’s services to prevent criminal justice entry wherever possible. * Flexible working arrangements, including remote options, supporting your work-life balance. Minimum Requirements: * Qualification in Social Work, Youth Work, Youth Justice, Counselling, or similar therapeutic professions. * Proven ability to produce high-quality, analytical assessments for courts and professional audiences. * Recent experience planning and delivering therapeutic interventions for children and families with...

Senior Social Worker – Family Team – West Yorkshire Location: West Yorkshire Houlry rate: £42.00 - £45.00 (depending on experience) Hours: Monday to Friday, Full-Time Contract: Temporary Belmont Recruitment are currently working with a highly regarded local authority in West Yorkshire who are looking to appoint a committed and experienced Senior Social Worker to join their Family Team. This is a brilliant opportunity to step into a leadership role within a supportive, child-focused service that’s dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for families across the region. As a Senior Social Worker, you’ll take responsibility for complex and high-risk cases, provide support and guidance to junior team members, and play a key role in driving service quality across the team. You’ll work in a multi-agency environment to help families navigate challenging circumstances, with a strong focus on safeguarding, early intervention, and long-term stability. Key Responsibilities: *...

Tempting Recruitment are working alongside our client, a Local Authority, who are looking to recruit an experienced Consultant Social Worker to join their team based in London      JOB DETAILS PAY RATE: £39.04 WORK TYPE: Temporary / Locum  WORK PATTERN: Full Time LOCATION: London      JOB SUMMARY The Consultant Social Worker will work within the Adolescent Team, supporting young people who are at risk of or experiencing exploitation, while also providing professional supervision and leadership within the service.    JOB DESCRIPTION The duties and responsibilities of the role will include: Holding a caseload of up to 12 adolescents, with adjustments when supervising students. Working directly with young people who have experienced or are at risk of exploitation. Providing supervision for students and ASYE social workers. Deputising for the Team Manager when required. Offering expert guidance and support to the wider team. Adhering to the current working...

Are you looking for a flexible, rewarding, and impactful role? Our client is seeking an experienced Mental Health Social Worker to join their friendly and supportive team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives while enjoying a work-life balance that suits you. This role offers an hourly rate of £30 - £33, with flexible hours allowing you to choose your working times between 7 AM and 7 PM. Enjoy the benefits of hybrid working, where you can conduct assessments in the office and complete write-ups from the comfort of your home. Plus, you'll be part of a supportive team that values collaboration and mutual assistance. Our client is dedicated to helping social workers find roles they genuinely enjoy and feel proud of. They have built a supportive environment with over 700 five-star reviews, where professionals can thrive, grow, and make a significant impact in the community. As a Mental Health Social Worker, your responsibilities will...

Adult Social Worker Stockport Council – Bridgehall Community Team Up to £30ph Stockport Council is seeking a motivated and experienced Adult Social Worker to join our dedicated community team based at Bridgehall Community Centre. This is a vital full-time, community-based position where you will be an integral part of our ‘One Stockport’ approach, promoting independence, choice, and a ‘gloriously ordinary life’ for the adults we support. Key Responsibilities As a Neighbourhood Social Worker, your key duties will include: * Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults: Leading on complex safeguarding inquiries, risk assessment, and protection plans. * Care Act Assessments: Conducting thorough and timely needs assessments under the Care Act 2014, focusing on strengths and assets. * Support Planning: Co-producing robust and personalised support plans that maximise independence and reflect individual choice and control. * Multidisciplinary Working: Building strong, effective...

Belmont Recruitment are currently looking to speak with Social Workers, for role working within a mental health setting within a NHS location in Bolton. The position that we currently have avaialble will include working with children and young persons with mental health problems, and their families. The role will include you carrying out mental health assessments and therapeutic interventions with children and young people. This position is full time - initially for 4 months from the start - working Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm for 37.5h a week. Benefits of working with Belmont Recruitment; * Single point of contact consultant. * 24h support. * Regular communication updates. * Referal Benefit Scheme

Our Client Derbyshire Council is looking for an experienced Social Worker to join their Adult Service to support a busy field work team supporting adults and their carers. Work will involve all statutory work with undertakings through the Care Act 2014 and associated safeguarding work. MOSAIC experience is essential. To support on Duty and to meet the demands of the service flexibly. The Successful candidate will need to live locally to Clowne/ Bolsover patch as we will need them to undertake visits and come in the office on occasion MOSAIC experience is essential Requirements of this Social Worker job: A social Work Qualification or equivalent. Understanding of relevant legislation. Continual professional development. Social Work England registered. Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs Competitive Referral scheme Double payrolls each...

Belmont Recruitment are currently working with a Blackburn based Home Based Treatment team (HBTT) who are looking for a Band 6 RMN or Social Worker to join them on a contract basis. The successful applicant will be dynamic and forward thinking they will be passionate about working with service users with acute mental health concerns and providing a recovery focused approach. The successful applicant will have the ability to work as part of a Team and in partnership with local services. This is a 3–6 month contract with potential extension opportunities. Duties | Responsibilities: * Carry out risk assessment in the community * Facilitate care plans for service users * Knowledge of current mental health legislation/policy * Act as gatekeeper * Caseload management * Capacity assessments * Medication administration * Signposting The HBTT operate 24 hour / 7 day a week service, hours are between 07.30 - 19.30. Pay rate: £24.00 - £40.00 per hour (depending on...

Adoption Social Worker – Care Planning and Family Finding Team Purpose of the Role To secure timely and effective permanence through adoption for children who cannot remain with their birth families. This role carries statutory responsibility for children from the point of Placement Order through to the granting of an Adoption Order, ensuring their welfare, safety, and emotional needs remain central throughout the process. Key Responsibilities Care Planning & Early Permanence Track children with a potential plan for adoption and provide specialist advice by attending Care Planning Meetings. Identify cases where Early Permanence may be appropriate, seek suitable families, and complete required documentation in partnership with the child’s allocated social worker. Explore the viability of sibling placements at the earliest opportunity and make timely referrals for recruitment and assessment of sibling adopters. Decision-Making & Family Finding Contribute to Agency...

Belmont Recruitment are currently looking for a Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner (RMN/ Social Worker) to join the CMHT team in Chorley, Lancashire on a contract basis. The successful applicant will be dynamic and forward thinking they will be passionate about working with service users with acute mental health concerns and providing a recovery focused approach. (This is a 3–6 month contract with potential extension opportunities) Duties | Responsibilities: * In-depth knowledge of mental health problems. * Knowledge around a variety of personality presentations. * In-depth knowledge of issues that impact upon people with mental health problems. * Knowledge of medication prescribed for management of mental health issues This is a Full-Time position, hours are 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday. Pay rate: £24.00 - £25.00 per hour (depending on experience) We also have other positions within mental health in the area that are waiting to be filled. For more information or to...

Experience of the following. Assessing the care and support needs of adults/carers within a range of settings and in partnership with them, planning specific objectives for meeting those needs. Completing capacity assessments and when required Best Interest Meetings/decisions in line with the Mental Capacity Act 2005. Supporting adults who may lack capacity to consent to their accommodation and care needs and applying to the Court of Protection for authorisation of any deprivation of liberty. Managing a caseload providing a social work service to people with care and support needs, which will include adults at risk of harm and neglect. Identifying and ensuring the appropriate response to individuals who are vulnerable and appear to be at risk of significant harm - keeping people safe (bearing in mind the right to self-determination for those with capacity), and working within relevant safeguarding adults policy and frameworks Carrying out assessments as part of a...

Position: Social Worker Team: Duty and Assessment Contract: Locum Hours: 37 hours per week Pay Rate: £37.50 per hour Location: Loxley House, Nottingham Working Pattern: Hybrid working – duty week every 1 in 4  Nottingham City Council’s Duty and Assessment Service currently has multiple vacancies for experienced Children’s Social Workers. Sheldon Phillips are supporting the authority to bring additional capacity into a fast-paced frontline service that manages new referrals, undertakes timely assessments, and works closely with partner agencies to ensure children are safeguarded. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team with a hybrid working pattern and defined duty rota. What You Can Expect: Several roles available within a stable and well-structured Duty and Assessment service Hybrid working arrangement with office attendance required during the 1-in-4 duty week A collaborative and supportive team environment with regular supervision Offices based at...

Belmont Recruitment are currently working with a West Lancashire based CAMHS team based in Skelmersdale who are looking for a Senior Mental Health Practitioner /RMN/OT/Social Worker to join them on a contract basis. This is a 3–6 month contract with potential extension opportunities. Duties | Responsibilities: * To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. * Clinical reasoning to undertake assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care programs for children and families, liaising with and referring to relevant agencies as appropriate. * To take an active role in the holistic assessment and treatment of young people who present to the service, with mental health problems and especially those that are at risk of, or have attempted deliberate self-harm. * Report writing and the responsible exercise of professional self-governance in accordance with professional codes of practice/ conduct. * To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the...

The Intermediate and Frailty Team in Runcorn supports adults who are experiencing reduced mobility, cognitive decline, or increasing care needs. As a Social Work Assistant, you will play a key role in helping individuals maintain independence and access the right support at the right time. You will work alongside Social Workers, health professionals, and community services to deliver high-quality, person-centred support. Key Responsibilities Support Social Workers by gathering information, completing initial visits, and assisting with strengths-based assessments. Help develop and review care and support plans to promote independence and wellbeing. Liaise with families, carers, and partner agencies to coordinate support and share relevant information. Assist with arranging services such as home care, reablement, equipment, and community resources. Contribute to safeguarding enquiries by reporting concerns promptly and accurately. Support timely hospital discharges by coordinating...

Halton Borough Council is recruiting dedicated and experienced Social Workers to join its Children's Services teams. We have roles within the following: Duty & Assessment, Children in Care, Care Leavers, CP, CIN. Why Work With Halton? £39 per hour Realistic and manageable caseloads Hybrid working options for better work-life balance Long-standing, knowledgeable teams with strong leadership A positive, supportive, and collaborative workplace cultureWhat We are Looking For: Active Social Work England registration Solid post-qualifying experience A minimum of 3 years' permanent experience An Enhanced DBS (Update Service preferred)Requirements: Social Work England registration Post-qualifying experience 3 years perm experience Enhanced DBS (on the Update Service preferred)If you are looking for your next locum role, please do get in touch! Connect2Halton is a trading style of Halton & Kent Commercial Services LLP- A joint venture between Halton Borough Council &...

Our Client Darlington Council, is looking for two experienced Adult Social Workers to join their Service. You will work as part of a cohesive team of social workers, community assessment officers and occupational therapists, under the supportive guidance of the team manager and senior practitioners. The team deliver two functions: A front door element responding to initial contacts into Adult Social Care, such as requests for assessments of need, enquiries regarding safeguarding issues, advice and information about local services, and responding to urgent or crisis situations. A short-term casework element, enabling the provision of short-term social work for up to 16 weeks with adults aged 18+ with a range of complex needs in the Darlington area, working proactively with service users, their families, carers, and other relevant professionals.These roles will be predominantly in the case work side of ACT. Requirements of this Social Worker job: A social Work Qualification or...

Belmont Recruitment are currently working with a Lancaster and Morecambe Home Based Treatment team (HBTT) who are looking for a RMN/OT/Social Worker to join them on a contract basis. This is a 3–6 month contract with potential extension opportunities. Duties | Responsibilities: * Carry out comprehensive assessment and triage service. * Where necessary signposting or clear onward facilitation. * Respond and provide immediate care to service users’ current mental health problems. * To formulate and implement intervention and risk management plans and evaluate there effectiveness. This is a full-time position equating to 37.5hrs per week. The hours will be completed with long days if required. The service is open across 7 days so the ability to work weekends is available. Consideration would be given to part-time applications and flexible working requests. Pay rate: £24.00 - £40.00 per hour (depending on shift pattern) We also have other positions within mental...

Belmont Recruitment are currently working with a Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) who are looking for a Band 5 or 6 Mental Health Practitioner (RMN/ Social Worker/OT) to join them on a contract basis. The successful applicant will be dynamic and forward thinking they will be passionate about working with service users with acute mental health concerns and providing a recovery focused approach. (This is a 3–6 month contract with potential extension opportunities) Duties | Responsibilities: * In-depth knowledge of mental health problems. * Knowledge around a variety of personality presentations. * In-depth knowledge of issues that impact upon people with mental health problems. * Knowledge of medication prescribed for management of mental health issues This is a Full Time Monday to Friday position, however Part Time applicants may be considered depending on experience. Pay rate: £24.00 - £25.00 per hour (depending on experience) We also have other positions...

Belmont Recruitment are currently working with a Blackpool based CAMHS team based who are looking for a RMN or Social Worker to join them on a contract basis. This is a 3–6 month contract with potential extension opportunities. Duties | Responsibilities: * To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. * Clinical reasoning to undertake assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care programs for children and families, liaising with and referring to relevant agencies as appropriate. * To take an active role in the holistic assessment and treatment of young people who present to the service, with mental health problems and especially those that are at risk of, or have attempted deliberate self-harm. * Report writing and the responsible exercise of professional self-governance in accordance with professional codes of practice/ conduct. * To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge of children, young people...

Belmont Recruitment are currently looking for a Band 6 Senior Practitioner (RMN/OT/Social Worker) to join the CAMHS ADHD Community Team in Kendal, Cumbria to join them on a contract basis. The role will complement our existing ADHD pathway team of a Senior Practitioner and an assistant practitioner, an element of the role will be to support with supplementary prescribing. Car driver essential as is willingness to travel between our Barrow and Kendal base as required. (This is a 3–6 month contract with potential extension opportunities) Duties | Responsibilities: * Promote and improve the mental health and well-being of young people, their families and carers. * Perform skilled assessments and therapeutic interventions to young people, their families and carers. * Support robust partnership working arrangements between the CAMHS and Adult Mental Health services * Provide a high level of generic skills and competencies and work towards development of areas of clinical...