Job introduction

Job title: Adult Social Worker - Safeguarding Triage Team 

A bit about us:

Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities. Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do. 

Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!

Join our Safeguarding Triage Team and become part of an exciting, fast-paced service at the heart of Adult Access, where every day brings new challenges and the opportunity to make a genuine difference. Based within an office environment with the flexibility of hybrid working, this role places you at the very front door of safeguarding, where your decisions and professional judgement have an immediate and meaningful impact on the lives of adults at risk. You will be working in a dynamic, supportive team of skilled and passionate professionals who are committed to delivering high-quality, timely responses to safeguarding concerns, ensuring that people receive the help and protection they need as quickly as possible.

In this role, you will receive and triage safeguarding referrals, carefully assessing risk, gathering information, and deciding on the most appropriate course of action. You’ll collaborate closely with colleagues across Adult Social Care as well as partner agencies, sharing information and providing guidance to ensure safe and effective outcomes. The work is varied and engaging, requiring strong decision-making skills, clear communication, and the ability to stay calm under pressure in a busy environment where no two calls or referrals are the same.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced social worker with a solid understanding of safeguarding and adult social care who enjoys working as part of a team that values innovation, professional curiosity, and continuous learning. You’ll be encouraged to develop your expertise in risk assessment and multi-agency working while being supported by experienced colleagues and a positive, inclusive team culture. In return, you’ll gain the satisfaction of knowing your work has a visible, lasting impact, helping to protect and support vulnerable adults in your community.

If you are motivated, resilient, and committed to making a difference, this is a fantastic opportunity to join an energetic and purposeful team where your contribution truly matters and where you can grow and thrive in a rewarding safeguarding role

The role:

• As a Social Worker you will provide safeguarding, supporting and promoting the well-being of adults with care
• As a Social Worker you will plan and co-produce individual support plans, with regular monitoring and reviews of these support plans
• Your demonstrable knowledge as a Social Worker will be to effectively manage your own complex and varied caseload whilst managing the reputation of the Department and Council and complying with national and service procedures and guidance

Our offer to you:

• At least 30 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 34 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days
• Agile working (role dependent) - a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception
• Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme
• Progression - opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning
• Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes 
• Drive Time – a salary sacrifice car lease scheme
• Family friendly policies with enhanced leave  
• Discounted Gym Memberships 
• Employee Volunteering Scheme 
• Medicash 

Next steps:
Closing date: midnight on Monday 21st September 2026
Shortlisting date: Wednesaday 23rd September 2026
Interview date: Monday 5th October 2026
Interview type: Face-to-face competency based interview 

We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.

If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Kate Mitchell via email kate.mitchell@liverpool.gov.uk.

Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council.

Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. 

If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk.

Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.  Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.

Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship. Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.

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