Yorkshire

Children's Services

Contract

Reference 2794

Wakefield Council | Locum | Up to £35 per hour
Children’s Social Worker – Locality Team
Child Protection | Safeguarding | Maternity Cover

Wakefield Council is seeking an experienced Children’s Social Worker to join their busy Locality Team on a maternity cover placement. The team currently consists of 4 Social Workers, 3 ASYE’s and 1 Advanced Practitioner, offering a supportive and collaborative environment.

Role Overview:
As part of the Locality Service, you will:

Take part in the duty rota, which runs one full duty week every 4 weeks (handling referrals, s47 investigations, urgent visits, and child & family assessments)
Manage a caseload of Child in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP), PLO and care proceedings
Contribute to longer-term safeguarding and child protection work to ensure positive outcomes
Support children and families through effective assessments, intervention planning, and direct work
Work collaboratively with colleagues, partner agencies and families to safeguard children and promote their welfare

What We’re Looking For:

Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England
Strong experience of Child in Need and Child Protection work
Experience of PLO and Court work is desirable but not essential (support will be given)
Enthusiastic, committed, and adaptable – including CIC workers looking to transition into safeguarding/CP
Ability to work flexibly between home and office (minimum office presence during duty days)

Why Join Wakefield?
Wakefield is a fast-paced but supportive environment with a strong and committed management team. You’ll benefit from:

A clear duty rota and structured working arrangements
Supportive colleagues and a permanent manager who values teamwork
Access to Wakefield’s full training and development offer
Flexible working – office-based only for duty days, with home working supported the rest of the time

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