Adults Social Worker – Flexible Hours & Specialist Teams

Sanctuary Personnel; Sefton; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working patterns

Competitive pay

Supportive team environment

Specialist service experience

Professional development

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel is seeking an experienced Adults Social Worker to join Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council across multiple teams. Roles are offered on a Part Time / Full Time basis with ongoing opportunities and a competitive hourly rate.

You will lead strengths-based assessments, develop person-centred care plans, and manage complex caseloads within statutory frameworks, including safeguarding and Care Act compliance.

Qualifications

• Social Work Qualification: Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
• Adult Social Care Experience: Significant post-qualified experience within Adult Social Care services.
• Specialist Knowledge: Experience relevant to one or more specialist adult social care service areas.
• Assessment Skills: Strong experience in assessment, risk management, safeguarding, and care planning.
• Legislative Knowledge: Sound understanding of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act, safeguarding procedures and related legislation.
• Organisational Skills: Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently within a busy environment.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal, written and partnership-working skills.

Responsibilities

• Undertake strengths-based assessments and develop person-centred care and support plans.
• Manage a complex caseload while ensuring compliance with statutory duties and legislative requirements.
• Complete Mental Capacity Act assessments and Best Interest decisions where appropriate.
• Conduct reviews, reassessments, and safeguarding enquiries in accordance with local authority procedures.
• Work collaboratively with service users, carers, families, health professionals, and partner agencies.
• Prepare high-quality reports, assessments and documentation, including court reports where required.
• Support adults to maximise independence, wellbeing, and community participation.
• Undertake risk assessments and implement effective risk management strategies.
• Contribute to service improvement initiatives and the ongoing development of Adult Social Care services.
• Promote strengths-based, outcome-focused and person-centred approaches to practice.

Job description

Sanctuary Personnel is seeking an experienced Adults Social Worker to join Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council across multiple teams. Roles are offered on a Part Time / Full Time basis with ongoing opportunities and a competitive hourly rate.

You will lead strengths-based assessments, develop person-centred care plans, and manage complex caseloads within statutory frameworks, including safeguarding and Care Act compliance.