Social Worker – Advanced Practitioner (Childrens) Locality #000A8FCA1

Pontefract
November 19, 2025
£37 - £37 / hour
Interim / temporary

Job Description

We require an experienced Advanced Practitioner in a Locality Social Work Team (childrens) based in Hemsworth, Wakefield. The role to is to undertake complex child protection work and taking on supportive role within the team, supporting lesser experienced workers and ASYE’s, alongside taking on some Team Manager tasks.

Team of 8, currently have 6 in the team at the movement 

Carry court work, CIC, CP work etc as well 

Caseloads do fluctuate and aim for around 15 cases per AP 

Support the 2 new ASYE’s as well. Needing candidates who have experience with supporting AYSE’s

On duty every 4 weeks – flexible with working from home but needs to be requested and co-ordinated with the other members of the team. On the duty pick up week need to be in office and have 2 duty workers on a duty week and the 3 weeks not on duty week would be 1 duty worker on 

Will help with other teams cases sometimes

Need a full time 

Cover the south east of Wakefield

Can work out of the Featherstone office as well if the visits are over that way. 

Parking at both sites 

 

Please note: This is a long-term temporary position with an immediate start available — perfect for experienced professionals ready to make an impact without delay.

What’s on offer:

  • Excellent, competitive pay rates – paid weekly

  • Supportive management team with approachable, experienced leaders

  • A desirable location with great transport links

  • A stable, well-resourced, and encouraging working environment

Why join Semester.co.uk?

  • Free ongoing CPD and training opportunities to enhance your skills

  • Competitive rates of pay with prompt, reliable payments through our in-house payroll

  • Enhanced DBS processing included

  • Dedicated, friendly consultant offering tailored support

  • Access to a wide range of opportunities in your chosen location

Ready to take the next step?
Click ‘Apply’ now to express your interest in this role, or explore other exciting opportunities with Semester.co.uk.

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