Social Worker - Mental Health Social Care Hub

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Kirklees
Adults & Health
Adults Social Care Operation
37
2
Across Kirklees
Permanent
9-11
£34,434 - £44,075

We are looking to recruit at Level 3 Social Worker.

The Mental Health Social Care Hub works across the whole of Kirklees providing assessment and support for people with diagnosed mental health needs who meet the eligibility criteria for social care needs as defined under the Care Act 2014. 

We are a small and friendly team who have a number of years of experience both within mental health and adult social care.

Your Role

As an experienced social worker, you will be expected to manage complex cases and work autonomously. You will receive regular supervision and workload management to assist in your decision-making and ensure your continued professional development. You need to be flexible and able to adapt to changing situations and you will be an integral part of a busy team.

You will promote and protect the service user’s rights. You will be required to positively manage risk, promote independence and wellbeing whilst protecting service users and others from harm.

Tasks:

  • Complete Care Act assessments, reviews, and support plans
  • Undertake strengths‑based, outcome‑focused work
  • Complete Mental Capacity Assessments and support best‑interest decision‑making
  • Contribute to safeguarding and risk management
  • Hold a managed caseload, adjusted for complexity and experience
  • Work with individuals, carers, families, and wider networks
  • Record clearly and defensibly on adult social care systems
  • Apply the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, DoLS, and related guidance
  • Contribute to Court of Protection processes where required
  • Take part in multi‑disciplinary working

To be shortlisted for this role you will need to demonstrate the following skills, abilities and experience on your application form:

  • Be registered with Social Work England with a recognised social work qualification
  • Evidenced working with people with mental ill health and have a good understanding and practical application of key legislation including the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Human Rights Act and Mental Health Act.
  • a sound understanding of adult social care processes
  • the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
  • evidence of effective partnership working with other agencies
  • Possession of a full and valid driving licence (exceptions can be made for disabled applicants). Travel is an essential part of this job and it is expected that you will use your own car for which you will be reimbursed mileage.

For a full list of the role requirements please see the attached Job Profile.

What can we offer?

  • Generous annual leave entitlement
  • Friendly and supportive team
  • Ongoing training and career development
  • Excellent pension scheme
  • A range of family friendly policies, including flexible working and working from home

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kathryn Skyrme (Team Manager) on 01484 221000 or at Kathryn.Skyrme@kirklees.gov.uk

Closing date: 10th May 2026

Interview date: week commencing 18th May 2026

Kathryn Skyrme is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information. 
This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile.  A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
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10 May 2026, 11:55 PM

Important Information

This vacancy is closed to applications.