Court Team in Wakefield Council

Senior Social Worker Opportunity: Join Our Court Team in Wakefield Council! Are you an experienced, highly skilled, and resilient Senior Social Worker with a strong passion for achieving permanence and positive outcomes for children through the legal process? Wakefield Council is seeking a dedicated professional to join our vital Court Team. Why Join Our Court Team in Wakefield?Competitive Pay: Earn a strong rate of £35.00 per hour.Flexible Working: Benefit from flexible working hours to support your work-life balance while managing court demands.Generous Referral Bonus: Know a great qualified candidate? Refer them and receive a fantastic £300 referral bonus!Dedicated Support: You'll have a dedicated consultant to assist you every step of the way.Nationwide Opportunities: Gain access to a wide variety of social care jobs nationwide.Seamless Onboarding: Our quick and easy registration process means less hassle and a faster start.Professional Growth: Access to excellent Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities to enhance your crucial court work, legal knowledge, and advocacy skills.Compliance Made Easy: We provide a comprehensive DBS and compliance service for your peace of mind. What We're Looking For:A minimum of 3 years' post-qualified experience as a social worker, with significant experience in care proceedings, permanence planning, and court work.Current and valid Social Work England registration is essential.Proven ability to prepare comprehensive, high-quality court reports, provide clear and concise evidence, and undertake direct work with children and families within legal frameworks.A strong understanding of relevant family law, child care legislation, and statutory guidance.Excellent analytical, communication, and advocacy skills, with the ability to articulate complex situations clearly and persuasively in a legal context.A commitment to providing expert guidance and support to less experienced social workers within the team. Please call me for more details at 020-3878-3435 Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone. Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.

Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire, GB

Posted Date: 8/6/2025