Social Worker (Substance Use Team)
- Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
- Salary: Grade H/I SCP 26 - 35, Salary £37,280 - £46,142
- Location: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council, Magdalen House/Agile
- Contract: Permanent
- Working Pattern: Full Time
- Hours: 36 hours per week.
- DBS Check: Enhanced
- Closing Date: 22/12/2025 at 23:59
- Reference: ASC/25/327153
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Adult Social Care Service within Sefton Council. Sefton are looking for a Social Worker for the Substance Use Team.
Social Workers located within the team provide a service in line with the principles of the Care Act (2014), Mental Capacity Act (2005), and Mental Health Act (1983), alongside many other legal frameworks. The role covers the wide range of social work activities, including safeguarding.
Sefton is a vibrant local authority that is already on a journey of aspiration and ambition as it works towards delivering its exciting Vision 2030.
We have the best of both worlds in Sefton, the vibrant city of Liverpool to the south and 22 miles of fantastic coastline and respected green spaces in the north. The borough is internationally recognised for its outstanding natural beauty and commitment to sustainability and has a flourishing visitor economy.
With the famous Antony Gormley’s ‘Another Place’ installation, attractive beaches, dunes and the resort town of Southport, the diversity of the borough provides a unique mix of urban and natural setting.
Here in Sefton our communities look out for each other. We focus on our similarities and diversities but never on our differences, working together for Sefton people.
Closing date - 22/12/25
Interview date - 15/01/26
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.
