Experienced Social Worker (Adult) in Birkenhead

There has never been a more exciting time to join Wirral Council. We’ve got ambitious targets to meet and to achieve everything we have promised to our residents, we need people who are ready to deliver the very best for our communities and show how they can #BeTheDifference. Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents, defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services. If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey, then this could be the perfect job for you.

Experienced Social Workers – Adults (2 positions) PO6

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of adults across our community? Do you thrive in a supportive, multi‑disciplinary environment where your professional expertise is valued and encouraged to grow? Wirral Council is seeking two experienced, dedicated, and compassionate Social Workers to join our Review/CHC Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a vital role in shaping personalised, strength‑based support for adults and carers across the borough.

About the role:

• Deliver high‑quality assessments, support planning, reviews, and safeguarding work in line with the Care Act 2014.
• Work collaboratively within our supportive Multi‑Disciplinary Team, contributing to case triage, daily huddles, and joint decision‑making.
• Promote autonomy, inclusion, and positive outcomes for adults with complex or long‑term needs.
• Contribute to multi‑agency safeguarding activity including MASH, MARAC and MAPPA.
• Use your professional judgement to manage risk, communicate complex information, and provide clear, person‑centred recommendations.
• Champion Wirral’s values and support continuous improvement within the team and wider service.
• Work as part of an integrated and supportive team, planning, reviewing, monitoring and evaluating work.
• Co‑ordinating/Signposting and referring on Individuals in collaboration with Multi‑disciplinary colleagues and external services.
• Review Placements/POC/Direct Payments/Supported Living/Day Care Services/ECH/1:1 support.
• Complete CHC checklists-Attend DST/MDT.

About the candidate:

• A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree, DipSW, or equivalent) and registration with Social Work England.
• Proven experience working with adults with complex needs, carers, and families.
• Strong assessment and risk‑management skills using a strengths‑based, person‑centred approach.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation including the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Mental Health Act 1983.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a busy, supportive team.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with confidence to chair meetings and navigate multi‑agency processes.
• Commitment to CPD, reflection, and promoting high‑quality practice.

Please contact amandawilson@wirral.gov.uk should you require any further information about the role. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, including a check of the relevant Barred List(s).

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.

If you’d like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process to make it barrier‑free and as accessible as possible please contact recruitment@wirral.gov.uk.

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.

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