Adult's SW - Locality Team - Sefton

Caritas Recruitment Limited; Sefton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Caritas Recruitment Limited is seeking a qualified Adult Social Worker to join a busy Locality Team supporting adults, older people and their families to live safely and with greater choice. You will manage a varied caseload, completing assessments, reviews and care planning.

Collaborating with carers, families, health professionals and community organisations, you will identify outcomes, coordinate services, promote independence and wellbeing, and maintain accurate records.

Qualifications

• Recognised Social Work qualification and current professional registration.
• Post-qualification experience in adult social care.
• Understanding of Care Act, safeguarding procedures, mental capacity and best‑interest decision‑making.
• Ability to travel within the local area for visits.

Responsibilities

• Undertake proportionate assessments.
• Respond to safeguarding concerns.
• Arrange and review services.
• Promote independence and wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate, timely records.
• Contribute to multi‑disciplinary meetings and care transitions.

Skills

Communication

Safeguarding

Assessment

Care planning

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

We are seeking a qualified Adult Social Worker to join a busy Locality Team supporting adults, older people and their families to live safely, independently and with greater choice. You will manage a varied caseload, completing strengths-based assessments, reviews and care planning in line with relevant legislation, statutory guidance and professional standards. The role involves working with people who may have complex care and support needs, including physical disabilities, mental health needs, learning disabilities, frailty or risks associated with safeguarding.

You will work collaboratively with individuals, carers, families, health professionals, care providers and community organisations to identify outcomes and coordinate effective support. Responsibilities will include undertaking proportionate assessments, responding to safeguarding concerns, arranging and reviewing services, promoting independence and wellbeing, and applying sound professional judgement in relation to risk, eligibility and least-restrictive options. You will maintain accurate and timely records, contribute to multi-disciplinary meetings and ensure that decisions are clearly evidenced. Where appropriate, you will support transitions, hospital discharge planning, legal processes and the use of direct payments or personal budgets.

Applicants must hold a recognised Social Work qualification and current professional registration, with relevant post-qualification experience in adult social care. You should have a good understanding of the Care Act, safeguarding procedures, mental capacity and best-interest decision‑making, as well as experience managing competing priorities in a statutory environment. We are looking for a confident communicator who can build effective relationships, work autonomously and contribute positively to a supportive team. A commitment to equality, dignity, person-centred practice and continuous professional development is essential. The ability to travel within the local area and undertake visits in a range of settings is also required.