Duty and Assessment Team

Enjoy the Best of Both Worlds: Dedicated Duty Week + 3 Weeks of Protected CaseworkRole: Senior Social Worker (Assessment and Long-Term)Location: Wakefield Council (Based in Airedale; covering Airedale, Castleford, Knottingley, and Pontefract)Pay Rate: £35.00 per hourWorking Structure: Hybrid Working EncouragedAre you a Senior Social Worker who loves the fast-paced energy of Duty and Assessment but hates feeling like you''re constantly underwater with your long-term cases?Wakefield Council has designed a brilliant, highly structured rotation system for Team 2 that gives you the breathing room you actually need to do your best work.The 1-in-4 Rotation System: How It WorksInstead of balancing relentless incoming referrals alongside complex long-term casework every single day, Team 2 splits the workflow predictably:1 Week on Full Duty: Every fourth week, the team takes the floor. All incoming referrals and immediate assessments pass through the team. It''s fast, collaborative, and high-energy.3 Weeks of Protected Long-Term Work: Once your duty week concludes, the referral gate closes for your team. You get three full weeks entirely dedicated to progressing your long-term caseload without the distraction of unexpected duty drop-ins.About the Team and CultureYou will be joining a tight-knit, stable, and incredibly supportive hub based out of Airedale:The Structure: A busy but balanced team consisting of 7 experienced Social Workers, 1 dedicated Assistant Practitioner (AP) to ..... full job details .....