Social Worker
- Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
- Salary: Grade I (SCP 37 - 41 £32,486 - £36,379) (qualified and experienced)
- Location: Southport Town Hall
- Contract: Permanent
- Working Pattern: Full Time
- Hours: 36 hours per week.
- DBS Check: Enhanced
- Closing Date: 06/04/2020 at 23:55
- Reference: ASC/20/124575
Social Worker
Adult Social Care North.
36 hours x 3 posts
Sefton is a diverse and exciting borough where people can enjoy a great work / life balance. It encompasses world renowned nature reserves, accessible business and retail Centres, top class leisure facilities and some of the best coastal and countryside positions in the country.
Exciting opportunities have arisen in the Adult Social Care Service within Sefton Council. Sefton are looking for experienced Social Workers for the North team based at Southport Town Hall. We are seeking applicants with backgrounds in community work, with significant experience of working with complex learning disabilities and EMI would be a distinct advantage.
As a qualified social worker, you will contribute to the operational delivery of an effective Adult Social Care service as part of a team responsible for promoting the welfare of and continuously improving outcomes for individuals.
You will manage a defined case load delivering high quality assessments and support plans that address the needs of vulnerable people through the commissioning of individual packages of care, whilst managing the reputation of the Council.
We will offer robust supervision, opportunities for continuous professional development and a firm commitment to your personal development. This is an opportunity to work in a supportive, forward looking team with new developments on the horizon which encourage innovative and creative practice.
The successful candidate must be motivated and committed, with a range of skills and experience to strengthen an established and developing team. In exchange we can offer:
A challenging opportunity for personal and professional development
Full support and supervision
Induction and relevant training opportunities
Pension schemeDue 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
Applicants must be professionally qualified Social Workers and registered with the Social Work England. The full list of criteria can be found within the person specification.
Closing date: 6th April 2020
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.
