Social Worker - Adult Locality Team
Liquid Personnel
Wakefield, West Yorkshire
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In plain English
What this job actually involves
As a Social Worker in the Adult Locality Team, you'll do assessments to help people in need, manage their cases, and make sure they get the right support. This role is perfect for someone who cares about people and wants to make a difference. You'll work with a team to help adults in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. It's a challenging but rewarding job that needs someone who's good with people and can handle complex situations.
What you'll need
- You'll need a degree in Social Work or a related field, and a valid Social Work England registration.
- You should have experience working with adults in social care, especially with safeguarding and complex cases.
- You'll need to be able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good communication and problem-solving skills are essential.
- You'll need to be able to handle confidential and sensitive information.
How to boost your chances
- Make sure you're familiar with the Care Act and its principles.
- Practice your assessment and planning skills by looking at case studies or scenarios.
- Highlight your experience with safeguarding and complex cases in your application.
- Consider getting a mentor or supervisor to help you with your Social Work England registration.
- Be prepared to talk about your experience and skills in your interview.
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Job description
Liquid Personnel is recruiting an Adult Social Worker to join its client’s Locality Team based in Wakefield. What will your responsibilities be? Carry out strengths‑based assessments under the Care Act, including risk assessments, mental capacity considerations, and developing person‑centred support plans. Manage a varied caseload involving safeguarding enquiries, complex casework, crisis intervention, and coordinating multi‑agency input to ensure safe and appropriate outcomes. Support adults t…
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Adzuna
First seen
12 August 2026
Last checked
29 August 2026
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