Social Worker - Adult Social Care North
Company: Sefton Council
Location: Sefton, Merseyside, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 2025-11-27T03:37:40Z
Valid Through: 2026-02-25T03:37:40Z
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Salary: 37280-46142 GBP per YEAR
Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Adult Social Care Service within Sefton Council. Sefton are looking for a Social Worker for the North 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.
We are excited about a number of innovations that we are making to the way we work with people and so we are looking for someone who is open and flexible in their leadership approach and office base.
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.
Our borough is the northern area of the Liverpool City Region with more than 273,000 residents.
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.
If you feel you are the right person for this key position, we would welcome your application.
Should you have any questions prior to applying please contact Service Manager, Mark Waterhouse 07583 079948, or Team Manager, Vicki Smart 07811024976.
Closing Date: 05/01/2026
Provisional Interview Date: W/C 19/01/2026
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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