Social Worker (Qualified and Experienced)

Sefton Adult Social Care #proudtocare

Exciting opportunities are available for an experienced Social Worker with a minimum of two years post qualifying experience in the Adults Safeguarding Team in Sefton.

Who are we?

Sefton is a diverse and exciting local authority that is on a journey of aspiration and ambition as it works towards delivering its exciting Sefton 2030 Vision. This journey is shared with our partners and communities as we strive to ensure Sefton is a confident and connected Borough.

Safeguarding Team

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Adult Social Care’s Safeguarding team. We are looking for Experienced Social Workers to join our supportive and forward-looking team.

What we require from you:

• Social Work Degree or equivalent Social Work Qualification
• Current registration with Social Work England
• High aspirations to improve the lives of our most vulnerable residents
• Exceptional knowledge of the Care Act
• Ability to manage your own caseload with appropriate support, guidance, and supervision
• Ability to make person centred, complex decisions, using evidence-based tools and analysis
• Ability to understand and demonstrate a commitment to equality and diversity
• Ability to effectively undertake partnership working with all our stakeholders and further develop these relationships
• Commitment to your own personal development and professional growth

Our offer to you

• To be part of an established, caring, and welcoming team
• Manageable caseloads
• Access to good quality, monthly, reflective supervision
• A comprehensive induction programme
• A wide variety of career progression routes bespoke to individual training and development needs as identified in annual PDRs
• Excellent training and career development opportunities such as BIA and AMHP training
• Access to local benefits and discounts on products and services
• Hybrid working e.g. the ability to work from home or office for some part of the working week
• Access to the Practice Forum and staff support groups.

Due to the nature of work the above post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and / or relevant care / safeguarding legislation and will only be appointed if a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure is obtained from the Criminal Records Bureau.

How to apply

Please apply using our online application form. Please note, we do not accept CVs.