Social Worker - Newly Qualified and Experienced

Job Advert- 2 x Social Worker- Full Time (36 hrs) based at Southport Hospital

Employer:

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

Salary:

Grade I SCP 31-35

Location:

Southport Hospital Discharge Team

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern:

Full Time

Hours:

36 hours per week.

DBS Check:

Enhanced

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 centers, 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 Northwest and beyond by road, rail or air. 

An exciting opportunity has arisen in Adult Social Care within Sefton Council.

Job requirements:

As a qualified Social Worker in a busy, hospital Social Work team you will be responsible for fulfilling the Local Authorities statutory duties under the Care Act. This includes assessing individuals and arranging practical and social support for vulnerable people to facilitate a safe and timely discharge from hospital. 

You will manage a defined case load delivering high quality assessments and support plans that address the needs of vulnerable people through the commissioning of individual packages of care, whilst upper holding the excellent reputation of the Council. 

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.  

Equal Opportunities

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.