Enhanced Social Worker
Wakefield Metropolitan District Council
Wakefield, WF1 2EBView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£42,839 to £50,269
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time
Closing date
20 November 2026
6 days leftJob description
Wakefield Pathway and Next Steps Service (16+ children in care and care leavers) is seeking an experienced and passionate Enhanced Social Worker to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people who are looked after and transitioning to leaving care services.
As an Enhanced Social Worker, you will play a key role in ensuring that children in care receive the highest standard of support and safeguarding.
- Hold responsibility for a caseload of looked after children and some children subject to care proceedings.
- Undertake statutory duties in line with the Children Act 1989 and related legislation.
- Develop and implement care plans that promote stability, permanency, and positive outcomes for children.
- Work closely with families, carers, and multi-agency partners to ensure holistic support.
- Prepare high-quality reports for court and attend hearings as required.
What can I expect?
- A competitive salary
- Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy up to 10 extra days of annual leave
- Hybrid working (subject to role suitability)
- Access to high-quality training programs to advance your career to the next level.
- We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff. We recognise that resilient teams need good work life balance as well as supportive leadership.
- Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard).
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and a Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) scheme providing a tax efficient way to increase our pension.
- Great range of benefits including an Employee Assistant Programme, discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, a cycle to work scheme, and many more
Want to know more?
If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council, feel free to contact.
Name: Stephanie Parry
Tel: 01924304100
E-mail: stephanieparry@wakefield.gov.uk
Join us and make a real impact in the community. Apply today to become a valued member of our team!
Wakefield Council is wholly committed to ensuring children and vulnerable adults are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and vulnerable adults whilst promoting their welfare. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility.
DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service)
The successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and to provide criminal conviction information.
Probation
In accordance with the Council Probation Procedure, this post is subject to a 6-month Probationary Period.
Fluency Duty
To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), public facing roles will be subject to the Fluency Duty.
Having a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve helps us to achieve the best outcomes for all. We encourage applications from everyone and actively seek to ensure that everyone feels included in the workplace so that we can make the most of our differences.
Why Wakefield
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How to apply
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Provenance
Source
LG Jobs
First seen
21 October 2026
Last checked
2 November 2026
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