Senior Social Worker – Adult Safeguarding Team

About the role

Our client, Wakefield Council, is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join the Adult Safeguarding Team. You will work within the Care Programme Approach to assess, plan and review care for vulnerable adults in the Wakefield area.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive needs assessments and develop care plans.
• Provide social work interventions for service users and carers.
• Manage risk, protect vulnerable adults and liaise with the Probation Service and MAPPA.
• Coordinate care, supervise placements and support Mental Health Support Workers.
• Prepare reports and present evidence at Mental Health Review Tribunals and other formal hearings.
• Implement child‑visiting policy and address any child welfare concerns.
• Assist service users in obtaining full welfare benefit entitlement.
• Investigate cases under the Multi‑agency Adult Protection Policy.

Required profile

• Fully registered social worker with experience in adult safeguarding.
• Ability to work independently and as part of multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication skills for liaising with health, local authority and statutory partners.
• Willingness to undertake supervision, appraisal and occasional on‑call duties.

Required skills

What we offer

• One‑to‑one support from a dedicated recruitment consultant.
• Referral bonus up to £250 per successful placement.
• Double payrolls each week.
• Equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding vulnerable people.