Social Worker, Experienced Social Worker (Adult Safeguarding Team)

Overview

Wirral Council is accepting applications for Social Workers and Experienced Social Workers for our Adult Safeguarding Team. You will be responsible for the screening of adult safeguarding concerns and undertaking section 42 enquiries as per Care Act duties. You will have a demonstrable ability to build positive working relationships with service users and professionals, and a sound working knowledge of the legislative frameworks and guidance relevant to safeguarding, including the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act.

Responsibilities

• Screening of adult safeguarding concerns and undertaking section 42 enquiries as per Care Act duties.
• Build positive working relationships with service users, families and professionals.
• Develop excellent risk management skills, working closely with vulnerable adults and their families to deliver positive outcomes that put the person’s views and wishes at the heart of the work.
• Contribute to safeguarding investigations and inter-agency collaboration as part of a supportive Adult Safeguarding Team.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Demonstrable knowledge of and ability to apply the Care Act duties and relevant safeguarding guidance, including the Mental Capacity Act.
• Demonstrable ability to work within relevant legislative frameworks and guidance.
• DBS check is required for this post.
• This post requires registration with Social Work England; for visa sponsorship, applicants must hold sponsorship via the Skilled Worker route and be eligible to work in the UK.
• Evidence of right to work in the UK will be required at interview.

Working Arrangements

Working hours: 36 hours per week, various shift patterns (7.2 hour days) to cover 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday.

How to Apply and Additional Information

If you are interested in discussing the role further, please contact Team Manager, Alison Douglas, via email at allisondouglas@wirral.gov.uk.

This post requires a DBS check. Safeguarding information and recruitment policies can be found on Wirral Council’s official pages. The Council has a visa sponsorship license and may offer certificates of sponsorship to non-UK residents through the Skilled Worker route for this role. Applicants must be registered with Social Work England and require sponsorship. The certificate of sponsorship alone is not a visa; applicants must also obtain a visa to have the Right to Work in the UK.

If you are a Wirral resident or require help with your application, contact Involve Northwest’s employment and skills team at info@involvenorthwest.org.uk or 0151 644 4500 or 0151 652 4349.

We are committed to inclusive recruitment and supporting applicants with accessibility needs. For accommodations during the recruitment process, contact recruitment@wirral.gov.uk.

Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date. We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier if sufficient applications are received. Applications must be submitted through the Jobs page following registration. See job pages for right-to-work documentation and other requirements.