Experienced Social Worker (Adults) - Transfer of Care Hub

Wirral Council is a place where you can genuinely make a difference, guided by strong organisational values that shape everything we do. Our values—ambitious, professional, resident‑focused and accountable—act as our organisational DNA, influencing how we work, lead and support one another every day. We take pride in delivering great services, acting with integrity, building positive relationships, and always putting residents first, creating a supportive and inclusive culture where everyone can “be the best we can be”. With our beautiful surroundings, ambitious future plans, and a commitment to empowering staff to #BeTheDifference, Wirral Council offers an inspiring environment to grow your career and make a lasting impact.

The role will be offered on a 6‑month fixed‑term basis, with the possibility of being extended for up to 2 years. Wirral Council is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Experienced Social Worker to join our Transfer of Care Hub, playing a pivotal role in delivering personalised, strengths‑based support for adults and carers across the borough.

About the Role

Based across Arrowe Park Hospital and Clatterbridge offices, you will work within a dynamic multi-disciplinary team, supporting safe, timely discharges from hospital while promoting independence, wellbeing, and positive outcomes. As an Experienced Social Worker, you will contribute to the delivery of high‑quality health and social care functions for adults and carers, ensuring our practice reflects the Care Act 2014, strength‑based working, personalisation, and social inclusion. You will work with adults with physical health needs, mental health needs, older adults, and carers—often those experiencing complex circumstances. This role also includes supporting the development of others, including ASYE/newly qualified social workers and Care Navigators, modelling good practice and championing professional standards.

About the Candidate

We are looking for someone with a strong background, working with adults with complex needs, carers and families. They must be skilled in assessments, support planning, safeguarding, and working within statutory frameworks. Excellent communication skills will be required, both written and verbal, with the ability to manage complex and sensitive situations including prioritising demanding workloads and maintaining high-quality practice. Social Work qualification required (e.g. Degree in Social Work, DipSW or equivalent) and registered with Social Work England.

This post requires a DBS check. The Safer Recruitment & Employment Policy and the Disclosures for Recruitment Procedure can be found at: https://www.wirral.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/job-vacancies/safer-recruitment-and-employment

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.

If you’re already a Wirral Council employee, and as part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we're passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience.

Working at Wirral

You’ll also want to know what it’s like to work here so, as a start: Our values are more than just pieces of paper on our walls! We’ve all played a role in developing these, so they reflect the immense pride we have in what we do, what matters to us, what inspires us and inform how we think, approach things and behave. We believe in ensuring staff are well looked after, staff wellbeing is a priority for us. We’re serious about recognising and rewarding people for the great things they do. You’ll benefit from our track record of developing, growing and investing in our people. We have a range of staff benefits including staff discounts, an excellent pension scheme which includes a generous employer contribution rate, immediate life cover and ill-health protection. We have a strong flexible working approach, hybrid working, family-friendly employment initiatives and an annual leave package starting with 28 days leave plus public holidays. We have an inclusive, engaged culture, everyone has a voice, everyone is valued for their contribution and understands the role they play in delivering our strategic priorities. Each voice is heard, each contribution valued. We embrace diversity in our workforce and recognise it is critical to our success. We support an inclusive culture that champions differences and nurtures a sense of belonging. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds, who share our values and our commitment to inclusion to apply for roles with us. We want you to be your best at work, we create the conditions to help you thrive and we mirror this in our recruitment process.

Please note that in accordance with the Council’s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies. It is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Council's Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package, unless in exceptional circumstances. Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. Applications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration. Forms received via the post will not be processed. All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK. Details of required documents can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of the Jobs page. The job description and other supporting documents will not be accessible once the vacancy closing date has passed so if a copy is required you should download it now. We do not accept applications or CV’s from recruitment agencies, unless otherwise stated. Therefore, any candidates submitted via a recruitment agency will not be considered for this role.

How to apply

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