Social Worker (LD&A) Team

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council; Sefton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council’s Adult Social Care team is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the Learning Disabilities & Autism pathway. You will deliver high-quality, strengths-based assessments, care planning, and reviews that promote independence and wellbeing for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism.

You will work with individuals, families, carers and partner agencies to ensure person-centred support in line with the Care Act and related legislation, contributing

Qualifications

• Social Work degree or equivalent qualification.
• Registration with Social Work England.
• Experience in Adult Social Care.
• Strong knowledge of the Care Act and related legislation.
• Confidence in managing complex, person-centred decisions.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusive practice.
• Excellent partnership working with health and community stakeholders.
• Passion for continuous learning and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Undertake strengths-based Care Act assessments, reviews, and support planning.
• Manage a varied caseload including safeguarding and transitions into adulthood.
• Work with health colleagues and other professionals for integrated care.
• Navigate joint funding processes such as Continuing Healthcare and Section 117 arrangements.
• Apply the Mental Capacity Act in practice with capacity assessments and best interests decisions.
• Contribute to risk management and safeguarding processes.
• Participate in team discussions, supervision and service development.

Skills

Social care knowledge

Care Act understanding

Team collaboration

Decision making

Equality & inclusion

Professional development

Partnership working

Communication skills

Education

Social Work degree

Registration with Social Work England

Job description

We are looking to recruit a motivated and experienced Social Worker into our busy but exciting borough-wide team within the Learning Disabilities & Autism (LD&A)

You will be part of Adult Social Care, working with adults with learning disabilities and/or autism to deliver high-quality, strengths-based assessments, care planning, and reviews that promote independence, wellbeing, and positive outcomes.

The post sits within Sefton's Adult Social Care Service and will work towards excellent standards and improving outcomes, experience, and consistency of practice.

You’ll be fully supported by 2 dedicated Lead practitioners, a dedicated Team Manager, Service Manager, and a passionate and inclusive leadership team who are invested in your success and professional development.

In your role as a Social Worker within Adults with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism, you will work directly with individuals, families, carers, and partner agencies to deliver high-quality, person-centred support in line with the Care Act and associated legislation.

Day to day, you will:

• Undertake strengths-based Care Act assessments, reviews, and support planning, ensuring individuals' outcomes, independence, and wellbeing are at the centre of all interventions.
• Manage a varied caseload, including complex cases, safeguarding concerns, and transitions into adulthood.
• Work in partnership with health colleagues and other professionals, contributing to integrated approaches and multi-disciplinary working to achieve the best outcomes.
• Support individuals and families to navigate services, including joint funding processes such as Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and Section 117 arrangements where required.
• Apply the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) in practice, including capacity assessments, best interests decision-making, and promoting least restrictive options.
• Contribute to risk management and safeguarding processes, ensuring proportionate, defensible decision-making.
• Participate in team discussions, supervision, and service development, sharing knowledge and supporting colleagues to maintain high standards of practice.

We are looking for a motivated and experienced Social Worker who brings compassion, professionalism, and creativity to their work. You will have a strong understanding of the Care Act, associated legislation, and joint funding processes, and be confident in making informed decisions within a supportive team environment.

You will play an important role in supporting practice development and contributing to a positive team culture, with opportunities to influence how services are shaped and delivered to meet the needs of people with learning disabilities and autism.

• A Social Work degree or equivalent qualification
• Registration with Social Work England
• Experience in Adult Social Care,
• Strong knowledge of the Care Act and related legislation
• Confidence in managing complex, person-centred decisions
• A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusive practice
• Excellent partnership working skills with health and community stakeholders
• A passion for continuous learning and professional development

Closing Date - Friday 4th September

Provisional Interview Date - Monday 14th September

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applicants.

Equal Opportunities

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody's identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual's skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.

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