Tripod Partners UK
Senior Social Worker
Senior Social Worker at Tripod Partners UK, based in Halifax, West Yorkshire, paying £35.00 per hour. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £35.00 per hour
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Halifax, West Yorkshire
- Closing date
- Sector
- Social Care & Childcare
About 13% above the going rate for social care & childcare
Reference jobs/senior-social-worker-12856
About the role
Calderdale Council is dedicated to securing permanent, loving families for children who cannot live with their birth families. We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Senior Social Worker to join our Adoption team. This role involves managing complex adoption cases, supporting adoptive families, and contributing to the delivery of a high-quality, child-centred adoption service.
Key Responsibilities:
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Manage complex adoption cases: Lead assessments, matching, and support for children and prospective adoptive families, ensuring compliance with legal and safeguarding standards.
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Provide supervision and mentorship: Support and guide less experienced social workers and adopters through the adoption process.
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Liaise with multi-agency partners: Work collaboratively with courts, legal teams, health, education, and other professionals to safeguard children’s welfare.
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Contribute to service development: Participate in audits, training, and service improvement initiatives to enhance adoption practice and outcomes.
Reference: jobs/senior-social-worker-12856 · Posted 6 days ago · Closes 22 Nov 2026 · Listed via Tripod Partners UK
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