Social Worker

KNOWSLEY COUNCIL; Knowsley; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid working

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a Generic Social Worker within Adult Social Care. You will work with adults with a wide range of needs, conducting strengths-based assessments and developing person-centred support plans.

You will undertake safeguarding enquiries and collaborate with health partners, carers and families. The role supports a flexible, hybrid working pattern, with a strong focus on independence, wellbeing and choice for residents.

Qualifications

• Newly qualified or experienced social workers are welcome.
• Experience with strengths-based practice and multi-agency partnership.
• Ability to safeguard and develop person-centred care plans.

Responsibilities

• Work with adults with diverse needs including health conditions and carers.
• Complete strengths-based assessments and develop person-centred support plans.
• Undertake safeguarding enquiries with professional judgement.
• Collaborate with health partners, voluntary agencies, carers and families.
• Promote independence, wellbeing and choice in line with the Care Act 2014.
• Contribute to a positive team environment that values learning and reflective practice.

Skills

Social work

Strengths-based practice

Partnership working

Professional judgment

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

We are looking for driven and passionate people to work with us to deliver real benefits for our residents and businesses and become part of the Knowsley Journey

• Salary: Pay Band J - £38,510 to £40,444 per annum Pay Band K - £41,177 to £43,149 per annum Pay Band L - £44,253 to £45,529 per annum
• Location: Hybrid Working, Knowsley Council, Borough Wide
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Full Time
• Hours: 36 hours per week.
• Closing Date: 29/11/2026 at 23:59
• Reference: CVP 0660d

Knowsley Council is committed to delivering compassionate, person centred, and empowering Adult Social Care. We are proud of our supportive culture, strong values, and our drive to continually improve outcomes for adults, carers, and our communities.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated Knowsley Council as Good in how well we are meeting our responsibilities to ensure people have access to adult social care and support under the Care Act (2014) .

We are now seeking Newly Qualified & Experienced Social Workers. If you are passionate about strengths-based practice, partnership working, and achieving positive change, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role

As a Generic Social Worker within Adult Social Care, you will:

• Work with adults with a wide range of needs, including mental health, physical disabilities, older adults, and carers.
• Complete strengths-based assessments and develop person centred support plans.
• Undertake safeguarding enquiries, applying professional curiosity and sound judgement.
• Work collaboratively with health partners, voluntary agencies, carers and families.
• Promote independence, wellbeing and choice, in line with the Care Act 2014.
• Contribute to a positive team environment where learning and reflective practice are encouraged.

You will join one of our friendly, supportive teams where your professional autonomy is respected and your development is prioritised.

What Knowsley Offers You

Working for Knowsley Council means joining a supportive, values driven organisation that invests in its workforce. You will benefit from:

• Manageable caseloads and strong team support
• Dedicated learning and development opportunities
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Generous annual leave and a Local Government Pension Scheme
• A culture that values wellbeing, creativity and continuous improvement

Join Us

If you’re a Social Worker looking for a role where you can grow, feel valued, and genuinely make an impact in people’s lives, Knowsley is the place for you.

At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working. For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time.

We promote applications from all sections of the community, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.

Please note sponsorship is not available for this role .

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.

At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact:

Clare Mousley on 07500765037/0151 443 5857 or alternativelyChristina Smith 0151 443 4770

The postholder must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work purposes, as the role involves travelling to locations across the borough and wider region.

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from disabled candidates. If you are unable to meet the driving requirement because of a disability or medical condition covered by the Equality Act 2010, please contact us to discuss whether reasonable adjustments or alternative arrangements may enable you to undertake the role.