Social Worker

As an Adult Social Worker within the South Community Team, you will manage a complex caseload of adults with care and support needs, completing assessments, reviews, and support planning in line with relevant legislation, including the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2007.

You will work closely with individuals, families, carers, health colleagues, and partner agencies to develop personalised support plans that promote independence, wellbeing, and positive outcomes. The role includes undertaking assessing under The Care Act through the 3 Conversations Model, completing safeguarding enquiries, assessing risk, coordinating care packages, and ensuring that support remains effective through regular review.

You'll be expected to make sound professional decisions, maintain accurate records and reports, and contribute to a collaborative team environment focused on delivering high-quality social work practice which is underpinned by legislation, theory and policy.

The closing date for this vacancy is 21^st October 2026

Provisional interview dates are Wednesday 11^th November 2026

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.

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