Would you like to join Sefton’s new adult Learning Disability and Autism social work team? If so, we would like to hear from you!

Introducing ourselves:

Sefton is a diverse and exciting borough where people can enjoy a great work / life balance. It encompasses world renowned nature reserves, accessible business and retail centres, top class leisure facilities and some of the best coastal and countryside positions in the country. With excellent transport networks to Liverpool and links to Manchester, it is an ideal location for accessing the North West and beyond by road, rail or air.

Ideally you would have some experience and/or knowledge of adults with learning disabilities and autism. We have the following vacancy to extend and enhance the current social work team which started its work in June 2024.

• Lead Practitioner

An exciting opportunity has arisen in Adult Social Care within Sefton Council for the permanent position of lead practitioner of the new adult Learning Disability and Autism social work team

Job requirements:

As a lead practitioner working within a learning disability and autism team you will be responsible for fulfilling the Local Authorities statutory duties under the Care Act.  Other duties will be to support the Team Manager in the management, development, and leadership of the social work team in order to deliver high quality person-centred and strength-based assessments and support plans that address the needs of young people and adults with learning disabilities and autism through the commissioning of individual packages of care that lead to improved outcomes, whilst managing the reputation of the Service and the Council.

-              A qualified and experienced social worker registered with Social Work England.

-              To support social workers in managing their caseload as well as providing effective and regular supervision.

-              To support with the development and running of the newly established team.

-              Previous experience of working within a social work team supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or autism would be advantageous.

-              To deputise where required in the absence of a Team Manager

We will offer robust supervision, opportunities for continuous professional development and a firm commitment to your personal development. This is an opportunity to work in a supportive, forward-looking team with new developments on the horizon which encourage innovative and creative practice.

The successful candidate must be motivated and committed, with a range of skills and experience to strengthen an established and developing team. In exchange, we offer:

A challenging opportunity for personal and professional development

Full support and supervision

Induction and relevant training opportunities

Pension scheme

Due to the nature of work the above post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and / or relevant care / safeguarding legislation and will only be appointed if a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure is obtained from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

To promote a person-centred and strengths-based approach with local community

To uphold and improve standards of practice within the service

To provide advice and development through supervision: practice educator roles: coaching and observing practice

Leading areas of responsibility across the service

This is a rare opportunity to join a supportive, flexible and forward-thinking team of people, committed to ensuring quality services are provided.

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.