Social Worker
- Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
- Salary: Grade I SCP 31 - 35, £41,771 - £46,142
- Location: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council, Southport Hospital
- Contract: Permanent
- Working Pattern: Full Time
- Hours: 36 hours per week.
- DBS Check: Enhanced
- Closing Date: 18/11/2025 at 23:59
- Reference: ASC/25/325342
Sefton Adult Services are looking for enthusiastic and creative social workers to join our Southport Hospital Discharge Team. The successful applicants will have good assessment skills, knowledge of relevant law and be keen to work in a multi-disciplinary setting.
Our offer to you:
- To be part of an established, caring, and welcoming team
- Manageable caseloads
- Access to good quality, 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.
- Partnership with Research in Practice, providing access to online webinars, podcasts and materials linked to the latest research and policy updates to support your CPD and inform evidence-based reports
- Access to free eye tests and where appropriate, contribution towards spectacles
- Access to local benefits and discounts on products and services
- Occupational Health Service available to advise on work related health issues.
- Commitment to supporting your emotional and mental health with access to a free and confidential employee counselling service
- Access to our Professional Practice Forum
What we are looking For
- 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.
What does CQC say about Sefton?
Sefton’s Adult Social Care Service has been rated as GOOD by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in their January 2025 inspection, an achievement we are immensely proud of. Come and join us on our journey to provide an outstanding service!
“Staff and managers reported feeling valued, motivated, and community-focused, promoting the vision for adult social care: for people in Sefton to live as independently as possible for as long as possible.”
“Staff felt safe to challenge ideas and were encouraged to be creative. Leaders held drop-in sessions and were responsive to staff feedback.“
Why Sefton?
Sefton has vision – we are committed to protecting the most vulnerable, we are building confident and resilient communities and work with internal and external teams to make sure we procure the right core services for those who need them. We understand how is required to lead, we put people at the heart of what we do and we innovate!
At Sefton Council, we’re proud to be an inclusive, forward-thinking local authority. We value collaboration, innovation, and personal development. Our teams are united by a shared goal: to make Sefton a great place to live, work, and thrive. Come and be part of our journey to outstanding!! Want to know more about Why Sefton? Check out our Why Sefton webpages.
What we can offer you
- 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 after 5 years), plus 8 bank holidays
- A warm, welcoming, and supportive team environment
- Enhanced sick pay, maternity/adoption leave, and maternity support leave
- Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme
- Tailored career development and training opportunities
- Agile and flexible working arrangements
- Discounted Active Sefton gym membership
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Relocation support (if eligible)
If you have any questions please contact: Recruitment@Sefton.gov.uk or take a look at our Adult Social Care webpages by searching for Sefton Council Adult Social Care- Where do I fit in?
Note: Sefton Adult Social Care are unfortunately not in a position, currently, to provide new Sponsorships.
Closing Date - 18th November 2025
Provisional Interview Date - W/C 24th November 2025
Equal Opportunities
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.
GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME
Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.
If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.
How to apply
Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CV’s (unless specified on the advert).
Please fully complete the online application form.
