There’s a real family feel to our teams; we have approachable and supportive managers who have an open door and are willing to listen and, as a team, we all pull together to support each other and share our expertise.
Our hubs are ‘mobile and agile’, you will have the very best kit to be able to work flexibly across the borough giving you more time to do the job you love in a way that also supports you to achieve the work life balance you need. Our strengths-based practice means we tap into local resources and work positively with a really broad range of professionals and other teams based in the hub. The way we work means you’ll have the opportunity to really get to know the service users you work with, and your professional social work skills will be at the fore in Court of Protection, Safeguarding and DOLs work.
The Community Wellbeing Teams undertake initial assessments, reviews and safeguarding enquiries for vulnerable people and their carers in the community. Working with adults over the age of 18 with physical, sensory disabilities and mental health needs. A high-quality strength based, and customer focused approach is expected to assist in minimising the distress experienced by service users to ensure good outcomes are achieved.
The pace of work means you need to be organised and resilient but most of all you will care about the people we are working with.
We are committed to providing our social workers with exceptional levels of support, from a comprehensive induction through to continuous personal and professional development. We provide and encourage you to make the most of the high-quality opportunities we offer. We are focused on your own personal and professional development; we will support you to enhance your skills and practice and be the best you can be. We have an established career structure in place to help you get where you want to be in your career.
/*generated inline style */ html body [inline_imp][inline_imp][inline_imp][style_hash_1dae24a12e00e4207be2fb6efc99df8b][style_count_1] {Display: none !important; !important;} Jodie Mulhall is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information. /*generated inline style */ 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. /*generated inline style */ We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email: jobs@kirklees.gov.uk or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’. /*generated inline style */ We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. /*generated inline style */ Closing date27 January 2025, 11:55 PM
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