Qualified Social Worker, Child Protection Team, Wakefield Council
The Talent Crowd
Wakefield, West YorkshireView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£0 to £87,360
Contract
Contract
Hours
Full time
Closing date
Not specified
In plain English
What this job actually involves
As a Qualified Social Worker in Wakefield Council's Child Protection Team, you'll work with families to keep children safe, assess risks, and make decisions to protect them. You'll be part of a friendly team, working in a family centre with good facilities. This role suits someone who enjoys working with families, is good at assessing risks, and can make tough decisions. You'll need to be flexible and able to work well under pressure.
What you'll need
- You'll need a degree in Social Work and be registered with the HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) as a qualified social worker.
- You'll have experience working in child protection, ideally in a local authority setting.
- You'll be able to work independently and as part of a team, with good communication and organisational skills.
- You'll need to be able to assess risks and make decisions quickly, often under pressure.
- You'll be able to work with families from diverse backgrounds and with complex needs.
How to boost your chances
- Consider volunteering or shadowing a social worker to get a feel for the role and gain experience.
- Update your CV and online profiles to highlight your child protection experience and skills.
- Practice your assessment and decision-making skills by using case studies or scenario-based exercises.
- Research Wakefield Council's policies and procedures to show your knowledge and interest in the role.
- Prepare to talk about your experience working with families and your approach to child protection.
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Job description
Qualified Social Worker, Child Protection Team, Wakefield Council Pay rate to £42 per hour Contract role Vitalis are recruiting for experienced Social Worker to work in a Child Protection Team in Wakefield Council. We are looking for an experienced child protection social worker to join the Castleford & Pontefract locality team. We are based in a family centre with nice office environment, good facilities and free parking. You will be joining a friendly and stable team with a supportive permane…
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First seen
10 August 2026
Last checked
25 September 2026
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