Senior Social Worker and AMHP; Mental Health Transitions

Are you passionate about supporting young people at a critical stage in their lives? We are looking for a Mental Health Transitions Senior Social Worker to join our Adult Mental Health Social Work Teams. This is a unique opportunity to shape how young people aged 16+ move from children’s to adult mental health services, ensuring continuity, stability, and person‑centred care.

• Work across mental health teams to support young people 16+ as they transition into adulthood.
• Provide the consistent and specialist support young people need as they navigate moving to adult mental health services – so this is the best experience possible.
• Collaborate with CAMHS, Children’s Services, SWYPT, and ICB colleagues to create seamless pathways.
• Champion trauma‑informed, creative, and recovery‑focused approaches.
• Empower young people to take ownership of decisions about their future.

• Motivated and experienced Senior Social Worker with strong knowledge of statutory social work duties, focused on mental health and/or transitions and a readiness to learn and develop specialist expertise.
• Demonstrable expertise in strengths based, person‑centred planning and supporting people through change.
• Demonstrates sound understanding of Children’s Legislation, the Care Act 2014, Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA), Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA), and Human Rights legislation.
• Values collaboration, innovation, and positive risk‑taking.
• Committed to promoting independence, rights, and sustainable outcomes.

• Be part of a forward‑thinking team transforming mental health social work.
• Play a pivotal role in improving the lives of young people.
• Work in a supportive environment that values creativity and professional growth.
• Outstanding professional development opportunities.
• A variety of tailored and varied training opportunities.
• Excellent salary with incremental increases.
• Opportunity for flexible and hybrid working to support work‑life balance.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Occupational pension scheme.

If you’d like to know more about the role, the recruitment process, or what it’s like to work at Wakefield Council, please contact Gemma Riding or Hannah Ferguson – email ASC or phone