Social Worker - Huddersfield Royal Infirmary

Social Worker – Huddersfield Royal Infirmary

Join Kirklees Council as a Social Worker at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. This is a permanent role, grade 10‑11, with a salary of £38,220–£44,075 (plus 1.81% weekend enhancement). Hours are 37 per week, with a 5‑day over 7‑day rota requiring weekend work approximately 1 in 7.

Key Information

• Organisation: Kirklees
• Directorate: Adults & Health
• Service Area: Adults Social Care Operation
• Location: Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, Acre Street, Lindley, Huddersfield, HD3 3EA
• Position Type: Permanent
• Grade: 10 – 11
• Salary: £38,220 – £44,075
• Enhancements: 1.81 % for weekend rota
• Benefits: Full time, professional development support, DBS check

Overview

Working in Social Care is challenging and rewarding. You will be part of a busy team working closely with the multidisciplinary team to facilitate timely and safe discharges from hospital. The role supports adults and carers to deliver self‑directed support and self‑assessment, safeguarding, and a positive approach to risk.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate timely and safe discharge of patients from hospital in partnership with multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide self‑directed support and self‑assessment to adults and carers.
• Safeguard individuals and adopt a positive approach to risk management.
• Deliver varied, challenging work ensuring individuals achieve personal outcomes.
• Travel is essential: use a car or council vehicle; a full and valid driving licence is required.
• Maintain professional development and enhance skills through training and practice.

Requirements

• Level 2 or Level 3 Social Worker qualification.
• Experience in hospital social work preferred.
• Valid driving licence and ability to travel.
• Duty of a DBS check at the appropriate level.

Contact

Shona Hanson, manager for this role. Contact on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion or further information.

Equal Opportunities

We adopt a ‘name blind’ approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers have no access to personal data until a shortlist decision. We encourage applications from all, especially people with disabilities. If you need application support, contact the Recruitment Team at 01484 221000 or via email.

Closing Date

11 January 2026, 11:55 PM