Experienced Social Worker (Adult) in Birkenhead

Employer: Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council

Salary: £42,839 to £46,142 plus benefits.

Location: Wirral, Mallory, 2 Alice Ker Square, Hybrid Working

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Flexible Hours/Full Time

Hours: 36 hours per week.

DBS Check: Enhanced

Closing Date: 30/08/2026 at 23:59

Reference: AH&SC/26/342774

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?

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. Savings/Efficiencies.
• 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.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, including a check of the relevant Barred List(s). 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.

Working at Wirral: 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.

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. Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date. All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK.