Social Worker - Community Mental Health Team (South Sefton Waterloo)
- Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
- Salary: Grade H (SCP 26-30 £38,510 - £42,123) to Grade I (SCP 31-35 £43,149 - £47,665) depending on experience.If appropriate, this salary is supplemented by an AMHP allowance of £2,328.96 per annum, paid on a pro-rata basis.
- Location: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council, Waterloo (base)
- Contract: Permanent
- Working Pattern: Full Time
- Hours: 36 hours per week.
- DBS Check: Enhanced
- Closing Date: 26/11/2026 at 23:59
- Reference: ASC/26/350086
About the Role
A suitably qualified and experienced Social Worker is required to join Sefton's Adult Community Mental Health Team within South Sefton.
Applications are welcomed from all qualified Social Workers; however, preference will be given to candidates who are eligible to practise as an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP). If you are not currently qualified as an AMHP, training will be provided, as AMHP practice forms an integral part of working within Adult Mental Health Services.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and experienced team committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred social work within an integrated mental health service. The role offers a varied and rewarding workload, strong management support, regular supervision and excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.
Sefton's Community Mental Health Teams are fully integrated multidisciplinary teams, working alongside a range of health and social care professionals to provide a seamless and holistic service. The teams deliver a comprehensive and dynamic service to adults aged 16-65 who require support from secondary mental health services.
Social Workers within the team work in accordance with the principles of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Mental Health Act 1983, alongside other relevant legislation and statutory frameworks. The role offers a varied workload, including safeguarding, Care Act assessments, Mental Capacity Act work, Mental Health Act responsibilities and AMHP duties where qualified. Eligibility to practise as an AMHP, or a willingness to undertake AMHP training, is an essential aspect of the role.
We offer a competitive salary, Local Government Pension Scheme, regular professional supervision and a flexible working policy. Excellent training and development opportunities are available through both Sefton Council and Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust, supporting continuous professional development and career progression.
Closing Date: 26/11/2026
Interview Date: 09/12/2026
Interview Venue:
Magdalen House
30 Trinity Road
Bootle
L20 3NJ
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Sean Dailey Team Manager, 07813543484, Sean.Dailey@sefton.gov.uk
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.
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