Senior Social Worker and AMHP


Company:	Wakefield Council
Salary:	£44,253 to £51,928 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Wakefield, WF1 2TE
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 2 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	5 Oct 2026
Closing date:	25 Oct 2026

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Summary

Senior Social Worker / AMHP

Enhanced Team West | Permanent | Drury Lane

Looking for a role where you can truly make a difference?

We're looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Social Worker (with or without AMHP status) to join our friendly and dedicated Enhanced Team West.

If you're passionate about mental health social work and want to be part of a team that values collaboration, professional growth, and making a real impact on people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.

You'll be joining a supportive and experienced team working with adults aged 18 to 65, helping people build on their strengths, achieve their goals, and live the lives they choose.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

At Enhanced Team West, we know great social work happens when practitioners feel supported, valued, and empowered.

You'll benefit from:

✨ A welcoming and experienced team that genuinely supports one another

✨ Opportunities to develop your skills, leadership experience, and career

✨ Strong partnership working with colleagues from South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

✨ A culture that promotes reflective practice, learning, and innovation

✨ The chance to make a meaningful difference every single day

Most importantly, you'll be working in a service that puts people first and believes in the power of high-quality, relationship-based social work.

A Role Where Your Expertise Matters

As a Senior Social Worker, you'll play a key role in supporting adults experiencing mental health challenges to maintain their independence, improve their wellbeing, and achieve the outcomes that matter most to them.

You'll use your knowledge, creativity, and professional judgement to:

- Complete Care Act assessments and strength-based reviews

- Develop person-centred, outcome-focused support plans

- Deliver planned interventions and ongoing social work support

- Work closely with families, carers, health professionals, and partner agencies

- Promote independence, choice, and positive risk-taking

- Advocate for the people you support and ensure their voices are heard

As One of Our Senior Practitioners, You'll Also

- Manage a complex but manageable caseload

- Support and mentor colleagues within the team

- Assist the Team Manager in maintaining high standards of practice

- Provide supervision to students and other staff where required

- Share your knowledge and help develop others

- Contribute to the growth and development of the service

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