City of Wolverhampton Council,
Social Worker – Social Worker (NRPF & Homelessness) - Ageing Well Service
Salary - £44,075 to £49,282 (Grade 7)
Location – Hybrid working and various locations in the city
Full time, permanent
In Wolverhampton we are relentless in our ambition for people with care and support needs to live gloriously, ordinary lives, living in the place they call home, with the people and things they love, doing what matters to them.
We truly believe good social care can transform lives.
If you share this vision, then we want to hear from you!
Why join us?
We’re not just another local authority. We’re a forward-thinking, responsive organisation with a clear vision: to empower our social workers to spend their time doing what matters most: connecting with people and families to support them to live their idea of a good life. We are proud of our:
- Visible, supportive leadership: Our senior managers are approachable, responsive, and genuinely listen.
- Strong social work development pathway: We offer a rich and responsive training programme tailored to the challenges of modern practice
- Use of innovative approaches that work for you and people we support: we’re embracing innovation and technology to free up your time for meaningful work and help people live more independently
You’ll be joining us at a pivotal moment in our journey. We’ve reshaped our services into three new areas: Early Support, Ageing Well and Safeguarding, and Disabilities and Mental Health, based on what matters most to the people we support and the professionals who work with them, making sure people receive the right support, at the right time, by the right person.
This transformation is about more than structure; it’s about creating a service that’s fit for the future, focused on outcomes, and built on trust, respect, and collaboration.As a result we are investing in our social work workforce and have a number of social work posts across the new service areas.
About the Role:
This is your chance to thrive in a team that will empower you to become the social worker you’ve always aspired to be. You’ll be part of a forward-thinking, compassionate service that values your voice, nurtures your development, and champions your wellbeing, where no one day is the ever the same.
We’re looking for passionate Social Workers to deliver trauma-informed, person-centred support to adults experiencing homelessness, including those with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF). You’ll work proactively with individuals facing a range of needs and facing multiple exclusion, ensuring compliance with the Care Act 2014 and Adult safeguarding principles.
What you’ll do:
- Build trusting relationships with people who may be reluctant to engage.
- Complete high-quality Human Rights Act assessments for those with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF).
- Collaborate with housing, health, substance misuse, and voluntary sector partners.
- Drive systemic change and embed learning from Safeguarding Adult Reviews.
What we’re looking for:
- Skilled in trauma-informed practice and safeguarding.
- Commitment to equity, inclusion, and challenging unconscious bias.
- Ability to work in multi-agency settings and influence positive outcomes.
Impact:
Your work will reduce harm, improve wellbeing, and support Wolverhampton’s Homelessness Prevention Strategy through early intervention and advocacy.
We use the Three Conversations approach, which is a strengths-based, person-centred approach that helps us think about: “What does a good life look like to you?” From there, we work together to ensure the support we offer is tailored, empowering, and safe, promoting choice, dignity, wellbeing, and independence.
You’ll play a vital role in outcome-focused care, and integrated working across local partnerships and sectors. If you’re committed to making ageing something to celebrate, we’d love to hear from you!
Be the social worker you want to be….Join us…
You will:
- Be dedicated to and passionate about working with adults with a range of needs and their carers / families
- Have a sound working knowledge of relevant legislation
- Have strong analytical, assessment and negotiation skills
- Be passionate about strengths-based working
- Be able to demonstrate you can work with colleagues and alongside service providers, partners and commissioners
- Have strong interpersonal, communication and IT skills
- Be registered with Social Work England
- Be a Practice Educator, Best Interests Assessor or Approved Mental Health Professional.
- Have a vision for your own development
- Have completed the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) or an equivalent post qualifying pathway
Ready to thrive? Here’s what you’ll enjoy:
- Fantastic learning opportunities, including access to Research in Practice for Adults (RiPfA)
- A Social Work Career Pathway which will support you to progress and opportunities with local universities, as well as roles to progress into – such as Advanced Practitioner and Assistant Team Manager
- We’ll cover your Social Work England fees and reimburse your Blue Light card membership fees
- Be part of a workplace that celebrates and prioritises equality and diversity, with four vibrant employee networks and equality forums
- A strong focus on wellbeing and work-life balance, with access to a robust Employee Assistance Programme and a wide range of wellbeing resources
- Supportive working arrangements, which includes some home working
To find out more about us why not take a look at our website: www.wolvessocialworkjobs.com
Interview Process:
The selection process will consist of:
- Written exercises will be held W/C 15th December 2025
- Formal panel interviews will take place W/C 15th December 2025
- Interviews may involve members of our Adult Voice and Choice co-production group
As a result, we are investing in our social work workforce and have a number of social work posts across the new service areas.
For further information on these posts please contact: Alison Harris (Service Manager) Alison.Harris@wolverhampton.gov.uk or Balbir Hira (Team Manager) Balbir.Hira@wolverhampton.gov.uk
If you’ve applied for multiple Adult Social Work roles and your application is successful, we’ll invite you to interview for the position that best matches your skills and experience.
You will be notified about the outcome of your application form as soon as possible after the closing date.
For full details of the responsibilities and requirements of this role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Our working arrangements
All council roles are allocated to either a fixed, field or flexible work style. Some roles are agile which enable and empower employees to maximise their performance and productivity, whilst maintaining a healthy work life balance. Roles with a fixed workstyle work in a fixed permanent council location. Roles with a field workstyle are usually allocated where employees are required to be out working in the community with a minimum requirement for 'touch down' space at any council location. Roles with a flexible workstyle have a flexible base location to meet the needs of the business and employees can work from a mixture of home or any council office, partner/client, or external location, as required to meet service requirements.
Please refer to the Job Description for further information on the workstyle assigned to the role you are applying for.
For more information about working for our organisation including the culture of the Council, the Council plan and vision, staff equality forums, core HR policies and much more please click
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Diversity
We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion, and equality. Our employees enable us to deliver services that are accessible, inclusive, and reflective of Wolverhampton residents.
Our status as a Disability Confident Employer showcases our commitment to people with disabilities or health conditions, advocating for their opportunities and potential.
We've received the Stonewall Gold Award, emphasising our dedication to the LGBT+ community by nurturing an inspiring, inclusive, and equal workplace.
As of March 2023, the RACE Code Quality Mark signifies our active engagement with racial equality. These recognitions validate our continuous efforts towards fostering an inclusive work environment that respects and values our diverse employees.
As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the essential criteria for the post.
We encourage, inspire and value an inclusive culture here at the council where employees can flourish, thrive and be themselves. We have four staff equality forums for employees to join. These help to ensure our employees have a voice, they feel empowered to speak up and where everyone is treated with respect - Learn more about the staff equality forums
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Recruitment of Ex-Offenders
We are committed to the fair treatment of all our employees, potential employees, or users of our service regardless of offending background. The Council uses the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for any vacancies that require a DBS check to obtain information about applicants to assess their suitability for employment in positions of trust. We do not discriminate unfairly against any individual on the basis of a conviction or any other information revealed as a result of a DBS disclosure -
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Employment Information & Support
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