Experienced Social Worker - Community Team South

Wirral Schools; Wirral; Hybride; GBP 44 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Staff discounts

Pension scheme

Life cover

Flexible working

Annual leave 28 days

Résumé du poste

Wirral Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker for the Community Team South. You will deliver strengths-based Care Act assessments and person-centred support planning for adults, promoting independence and wellbeing within the community.

Join a collaborative team that values residents, integrity and delivering high-quality care. Applicants must have Social Work England registration, a relevant qualification, CPD evidence, and a full driving licence. Hybrid working is available.

Qualifications

• Social Work England registration.
• Relevant Social Work qualification.
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.

Responsabilités

• Complete strengths-based Care Act assessments for adults 18+.
• Provide person-centred support planning to promote independence and wellbeing.
• Work as part of a supportive, collaborative Community Team South.
• Build lasting connections within local communities.

Connaissances

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Partnership working

Formation

Social Work qualification

Social Work England registration

Description du poste

• Employer: Wirral Council
• Salary: £44,253 to £47,665 plus benefits.
• Location: Wirral, Mallory, 2 Alice Ker Square, Hybrid Working
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Flexible Hours/Full Time
• Hours: 36 hours per week.
• DBS Check: Enhanced
• Closing Date: 08/11/2026 at 23:59
• Reference: AH&SC/26/347522

Wirral Council is a place where you can genuinely make a difference, guided by strong organisational values that shape everything we do. Our values - ambitious, professional, resident-focused and accountable, act as our organisational DNA, influencing how we work, lead and support one another every day. We take pride in delivering great services, acting with integrity, building positive relationships, and always putting residents first, creating a supportive and inclusive culture where everyone can "be the best we can be". With our beautiful surroundings, ambitious future plans, and a commitment to empowering staff to #BeTheDifference, Wirral Council offers an inspiring environment to grow your career and make a lasting impact.

Experienced Social Worker - Community Team South

Wirral Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Social Worker to join our Community Team South. This rewarding role involves completing strengths-based Care Act assessments and person-centred support planning for adults aged 18 and over with a wide range of care and support needs. Working as part of a supportive and collaborative team, you will promote independence, wellbeing and positive outcomes, helping individuals build lasting connections within their local communities. The work is varied, challenging and offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day.

About the Candidate

You will be a confident and experienced Social Worker with a passion for delivering high-quality, person-centred practice. You will have strong assessment and care planning skills, be committed to strengths-based approaches, and demonstrate excellent communication and partnership-working abilities.

Essential requirements

• Social Work England registration
• Relevant Social Work qualification
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes

Join Team Wirral and help us support adults to live well, stay connected and achieve the outcomes that matter most to them.

For more information about the role, please contact Dominic Duffy, email [e-mail]

Wirral Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safer recruitment process, all successful applicants will be subject to thorough pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS clearance, verified reference checks, verification of qualifications and identity, and checks of the right to work in the UK.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, including a check of the relevant Barred List(s). The Safer Recruitment & Employment Policy and the Disclosures for Recruitment Procedure can be found at : https://www.wirral.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/job-vacancies/safer-recruitment-and-employment

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. For this vacancy, applicants must either already have the right to work in the UK before commencing employment or be able to meet the relevant Home Office / UK Visas and Immigration requirements for Skilled Worker sponsorship. Skilled Worker visa sponsorship may be considered for this post where the vacancy is eligible for sponsorship and all relevant criteria are met. Applicants who may require sponsorship are encouraged to review the Home Office eligibility requirements for the Skilled Worker route before applying. criteria

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If you're already a Wirral Council employee, and as part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we’re passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing [e-mail]

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Working at Wirral

You’ll also want to know what it’s like to work here so, as a start:

Our values are more than just pieces of paper on our walls! We’ve all played a role in developing these, so they reflect the immense pride we have in what we do, what matters to us, what inspires us and inform how we think, approach things and behave.

We believe in ensuring staff are well looked after, staff wellbeing is a priority for us. We’re serious about recognising and rewarding people for the great things they do. You’ll benefit from our track record of developing, growing and investing in our people.

• staff discounts
• enrolment into the local government pension scheme (an excellent defined benefit scheme)
• immediate life cover and ill-health protection
• strong flexible working approach, hybrid working, family-friendly employment initiatives
• annual leave package starting with 28 days leave plus public holidays

We have an inclusive, engaged culture, everyone has a voice, everyone is valued for their contribution and understands the role they play in delivering our strategic priorities.

Each voice is heard, each contribution valued.

We embrace diversity in our workforce and recognise it is critical to our success.

We support an inclusive culture that champions differences and nurtures a sense of belonging.

We encourage people from diverse backgrounds, who share our values and our commitment to inclusion to apply for roles with us.

We want you to be your best at work, we create the conditions to help you thrive and we mirror this in our recruitment process. If you’d like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process to make it barrier‑free and as accessible as possible please contact [e-mail]

Please note that in accordance with the Council's policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.

It is Council policy not to re‑appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Council's Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package, unless in exceptional circumstances.

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We do not accept applications or CV's from recruitment agencies, unless otherwise stated. Therefore, any candidates submitted via a recruitment agency will not be considered for this role.