Working as a Social Worker in Adults and Health in Kirklees

What can we offer you?

  • A bespoke induction programme to support you into your new role including access to coaching and mentoring.
  • Opportunities to work flexibly for a positive work life balance.
  • Mobile and agile working with a smartphone and laptop as a minimum.
  • For newly qualified social workers support through the assessed supported year in employment with protected development time.
  • For experienced social workers, a minimum of 5 days per year to complete and log social work continuous professional development.
  • As part of our teaching partnership with the University of Huddersfield and University of York, Calderdale Council, City of York and North Yorkshire County Council we offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities.
  • Events, discussion forums and learning lunches, access to webinars and research.
  • A dedicated learning zone to support great social work and assessment practice.
  • A refreshed approach to reflective supervision which supports professional practice.
  • Well-established career progression.
  • Principal Social Worker and Practice Educator Consultants to support great social work practice.
  • Regular social work health checks to see what is working well, what needs to be improved and what you need to support you in your role.