Social Worker - Review and Transformation Team

Sefton Council; Sefton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Sefton is looking for an enthusiastic social worker for a full-time, fixed-term position. This role involves conducting assessments and developing support plans to promote independence and sustainability. Candidates must possess a Social Work degree and be registered with Social Work England. Experience in community work and working with individuals with disabilities is an advantage. This position offers structured support and training opportunities, along with a protected caseload.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction programme

Structured support and training opportunities

Monthly supervision

Qualifications

• Must be able to register/be registered with Social Work England.
• Experience working with service users with learning disabilities and dementia is desirable.
• Ability to manage and prioritise your own caseload.

Responsibilities

• Conduct care assessments and support planning.
• Promote person-centred care and support professional development.
• Develop partnership working relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Strength-based Care Act assessments

Outcome-focused support planning

Interpersonal skills

Creative thinking

Education

Social Work degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

Overview

Adult Social Care Review and Transformation Team - Full time / 6 months fixed-term contract

The Review and Transformation team are looking for an enthusiastic and creative social worker to join our team. The team covers the whole borough of Sefton, and focuses on assessment and review activity, and a number of specialist projects, as part of the transformation programme - with a focus on promoting independence, prevention and sustainability. This is an ideal opportunity for a newly qualified social worker. The successful applicant must have a Social Work degree or equivalent qualification, and be able to register/be registered with Social Work England.

Responsibilities

• Experience of strength-based Care Act assessments and outcome-focused support planning, assessing mental capacity and making applications for health funding is essential.
• The successful applicant must have a passion for promoting person-centred care and a commitment to professional development.
• Applicants with backgrounds in community work, and experience of working with service users with learning disabilities and dementia would be at a distinct advantage.
• It is essential that you are able to manage and prioritise your own caseload, think creatively, and work flexibly and from your own initiative. You will be able to see cases through to completion and resolution.
• In this role you will have excellent interpersonal skills in order to effectively undertake partnership working with all of our stakeholders, and further develop these relationships.
• You will be part of a creative, and welcoming team. You will have a comprehensive induction programme, be provided with structured support and training opportunities, receive monthly supervision, and have a protected caseload.

Requirements

• You will be exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 due to the nature of work; appointment subject to satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau.
• The full list of criteria can be found within the person specification.

Dates and Selection

Interviews due to take place on Friday 19th September 2025.

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.