Social Worker
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.
- Social Worker
What we require from you:
Social Work Degree or equivalent Social Work Qualification
Current registration with Social Work England
High aspirations to improve the lives our most vulnerable residents
Exceptional knowledge of the Care Act
Ability to manage your own caseload with appropriate support, guidance, and supervision
Ability to make person centred, complex decisions, using evidence-based tools and analysis
Ability to understand and demonstrate a commitment to equality and diversity
Ability to effectively undertake partnership working with all our stakeholders and further develop these relationships
Commitment to your own personal development and professional growth
Our offer to yo
To be part of an established, caring, and welcoming team
Manageable caseloads
Access to good quality, monthly, reflective supervision
A comprehensive induction programmes
A wide variety of career progression routes bespoke to individual training and development needs as identified in annual PDRs
Excellent training and career development opportunities such as BIA and AMHP training.
Partnership with Research in Practice, providing access to online webinars, podcasts and materials linked to the latest research and policy updates to support your CPD and inform evidence-based reports
27 days annual leave rising to 32 days after 5 years continual service plus 8 bank holidays
Enhanced sick pay, maternity/adoption leave pay and maternity support leave schemes.
Excellent pension scheme.
Opportunities for agile/flexible working
Access to free eye tests and where appropriate, contribution towards spectacles
Discounted gym membership with all Active Sefton gyms
Cycle to work scheme
Access to local benefits and discounts on products and services
Hybrid working e.g. the ability to work from home or office for some part of the working week
Occupational Health Service available to advise on work related health issues.
Commitment to supporting your emotional and mental health with access to a free and confidential employee counselling service
Assistance with relocation if eligible.
Access to our Professional Practice Forum
Our offer to Newly Qualified Social Workers - (inc pay rate):
Dedicated support to complete your ASYE year.
Our aim is to give Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSW) the best experience during their first year in practice. Our NQSWs will be supported in their work with Vulnerable Adults, their families and carers. Case management support, supervision and guidance will be provided by Team Managers who will ensure that you have a protected caseload during your first year. You will also have additional support from a Practice Assessor Lead who will be responsible for ensuring you gain the right experience and skills to complete your ASYE portfolio during your first year.
By investing in “growing our own,” we hope to equip new social workers to become the best they can be. We want to provide our Adults, families, and carers with consistency; we know how important relationship building is and so are working hard to create as much stability in our teams as possible.
If you are more than halfway through your final placement or awaiting your registration with Social Work England, then we would welcome your application.