Social Worker 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.

• 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

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

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.

11 January 2026, 11:55 PM