Qualified Social Worker - Adults Learning Disability Team in Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Wakefield

contract, full-time

£35 per hour

UK working eligibility only.

Working in Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Wakefield, in West Yorkshire, is a historic cathedral city with a modern economy centred on logistics, retail, healthcare, and education. Once a coal mining hub, Wakefield has reinvented itself as a distribution centre thanks to its location on the M1 and M62 corridors, making it a prime base for warehousing and supply chain operations. Public services, schools, and the NHS are major local employers, alongside retail and manufacturing. The city also benefits from cultural and leisure investment, including The Hepworth Gallery, which supports tourism and creative industries. Job seekers can access opportunities in logistics, customer service, healthcare, and teaching, with strong apprenticeship and training routes. With excellent road and rail connections to Leeds, Sheffield, and Manchester, Wakefield offers both local careers and commuting options. Affordable housing and regeneration projects continue to strengthen its appeal as a place to live and work in West Yorkshire.

About Social Care

Social care provides essential support to vulnerable people across the UK, including the elderly, those with disabilities, and families in need. Roles range from care assistants and social workers to support workers and managers. Employers include local councils, charities, and private care providers. The sector offers meaningful, people-focused work with growing demand due to an ageing population. Training, apprenticeships, and professional development opportunities are widely available, making social care a stable and rewarding career path.

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Job Title: Locum Qualified Social Worker – Adults Learning Disability Team
Location: Wakefield, UK
Salary: £35.00 per hour
Contract: Locum, 6 Months Initially, Full Time (Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm)

Exciting Opportunity: Locum Qualified Social Worker - Adults Learning Disability Team in Wakefield

We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a Qualified Social Worker to join the Adults Learning Disability Team in Wakefield, focusing on adults with learning disabilities. This locum position offers a competitive pay rate of £35.00 hourly and is initially for a 6-month period, with the potential for extension. This is a full-time role, allowing you to dive into meaningful work while maintaining a rewarding work-life balance. Join us in using a strengths-based approach to care that promotes independence and meets the health and wellbeing needs of vulnerable adults.

Perks and benefits:

Full Time: Enjoy consistent hours that provide stability and routine in your workweek.
Flexible Working Scheme: Benefit from options that help you balance your personal and professional life seamlessly.
Supportive Team Environment: Work alongside a motivated team with regular supervision and consistent guidance to help you thrive.
Professional Development: Access to relevant training and the ASYE programme for newly qualified social workers, ensuring continued career growth.
Dynamic Work Experience: Immerse yourself in an evolving sector that offers new challenges and skill development every day.

What you will do:

Collaborate with key partners in the Community Team for Learning Disabilities Health and Intensive Support Team.
Carry out person-led assessments for people aged 18 and over with learning disabilities.
Apply a strengths-based approach to promote positive change, independence, and self-determination.
Manage a complex caseload effectively, prioritising needs and assessing risks appropriately.
Undertake court work and support planning when required.
Travel across the Wakefield district to meet the needs of individuals.
Work in a person-centred way to make a genuine difference to people’s lives.

Wakefield is a wonderful place to live and work, offering a vibrant community, rich culture, and beautiful surroundings. With excellent amenities, schools, and leisure activities, Wakefield provides the ideal setting for both professional fulfilment and personal wellbeing.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel:
Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency for roles. With an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and many prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to finding you the best possible rates in roles that match your skills and experience.

Apply now with Sanctuary Personnel and take the next exciting step in your social work career, where your expertise is valued and your impact truly matters.

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