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Qualified Social Worker, Emergency Duty Team, Wakefield Council, Part time Pay rate £35 per hour Contract role Emergency Duty Team (Part-Time - 18.5hrs)Location: Wakefield District Headquarters, Havertop Lane, Normanton, WF6 1FDContract Length: Minimum 3 months (office-based)We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Enhanced Senior Social Worker to join our Emergency Duty Team (EDT) on a part-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident practitioner who thrives in fast-paced, responsive environments and is committed to safeguarding children, adults, and families outside normal working hours.About the RoleWorking as part of a rota, you will provide essential out-of-hours social care support across the Wakefield District. You will be responsible for assessing urgent situations, ensuring immediate safety planning, and delivering timely and effective interventions until daytime services resume.Please get in touch for more information. Don’t forget, if this role isn’t the perfect fit, we’re confident we can find one that is. We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including:Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) • Best Interest Assessor (BIA), • Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH), • Looked After Children (LAC), • Children’s Social Work, • Adult Social Work, • Service Manager, • Head of Service, • Team Manager, • Assistant Team Manager, • A wide range of housing roles, • Careers in SEND in local authoritiesLet us help you take the next step in your career. Get in touch with me today to explore our exciting opportunities!Contact me on or for more information.

Qualified Social Worker, Children in Care Team, Wakefield CouncilPay rate to £35 per hourContract roleVitalis are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to work in a Children in Care Team in Wakefield Council.Don’t forget, if this role isn’t the perfect fit, we’re confident we can find one that is. We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including:Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) • Best Interest Assessor (BIA), • Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH), • Looked After Children (LAC), • Children’s Social Work, • Adult Social Work, • Service Manager, • Head of Service, • Team Manager, • Assistant Team Manager, • A wide range of housing roles, • Careers in SEND in local authoritiesLet us help you take the next step in your career. Get in touch with me today to explore our exciting opportunities!Contact me on or for more information.

If you would like to arrange an informal meeting or have a discussion regarding the role, please contact David Robinson at . Are you a visionary leader with a passion for driving meaningful change? Do you thrive on shaping services that make a real difference in people's lives? If so, this is your opportunity to step into a pivotal role at the forefront of homelessness support. We are seeking an exceptional Head of Homelessness Services to provide both strategic direction and operational leadership across our northern homelessness services. This is a senior role with wide-reaching impact, overseeing performance, quality, safeguarding, financial sustainability, and contractual delivery, ensuring every service is safe, effective, and truly person-centred. You'll act as the vital link between organisational strategy and frontline delivery, you will inspire and empower regional teams, ensuring services are psychologically informed and shaped by lived experience. Your leadership will directly influence how support is delivered and how lives are transformed. As part of our senior leadership community, you will play a key role in shaping the future of homelessness provision. You'll contribute to strategic planning, drive organisational development, and work in partnership with commissioners and stakeholders to respond to local needs and influence the wider system. What you'll bring: Proven senior leadership experience within homelessness or related services A strong track record of delivering high-quality, compliant, and sustainable services The ability to inspire, motivate, and lead diverse teams across a region Strategic thinking with a hands-on approach to operational excellence A passion for collaboration, innovation, and system-wide impact Why this role matters: This is more than a job; it's a chance to shape services that change lives. You'll be at the heart of a mission-driven organisation, influencing not only how services are delivered today, but how they evolve for the future. If you're ready to lead with purpose and make a lasting impact, we want to hear from you. P3 reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the stated closing date. Have you got what it takes to succeed The following information should be read carefully by all candidates. P3 is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to combating all forms of discrimination. P3 have committed to achieving 'Net Zero' Carbon emissions by 2050. Our Carbon Reduction Plan is available via the P3 website. In partnership with Treeapp, for every new employee, we plant a tree at one of their planting sites worldwide. Our Charity Established in 1972, P3 Charity is a modern, forward-thinking organisation providing support services to people facing social exclusion across the UK. We offer a wide range of services, including homelessness prevention, supported housing, mental health support, community advice, hoarding support and services for young people. We're a person-centred organisation who works alongside people to improve lives. We do this by strengthening communities, unlocking potential and creating new possibilities. We tackle challenges others won't and we go the extra mile. We believe in collaboration - both within our teams and with the local community - to achieve the best outcomes. Our values-driven approach means we recruit for values and train for skills. What We Offer Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement - 27 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays. Commitment to Mental Health and Wellbeing - people are at the heart of what we do; you'll also have access to our National Wellbeing Lead and Regional Wellbeing Champions. EDI Focus - an opportunity to join other colleagues to raise awareness and steer initiatives, contributing to our inclusive culture. Paycare Health Cash Plan - you can claim back costs for a wide range of everyday health expenses, including optical, dental, physiotherapy, and more, within an annual limit. Employee Assistance Program - access to 24/7 GP appointments, 1-1 counselling and health assessments. Bike2WorkScheme - the Bike2Work Scheme is part of the Government's Green Transport Plan, designed to encourage healthier, more sustainable travel. Discounts - access to Paycare Perks and Tickets for Good. Reward and Recognition - such as team away days, P3's Annual conference and Colleague Awards Ceremony. Personal Development Opportunities - including mentoring, training, secondments, job shadowing, and more. Colleague Volunteering Programme -one day paid leave per year to volunteer in the community Enhanced Sickness Pay - based on your length of service. xrnqpay Earning Potential - optional overtime and refer a friend bonus scheme. Additional Equipment Provision - some employees may be provided with additional equipment including workwear, tools and use of a company van or car.