Employer: Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council
Location: Mallory, 2 Alice Ker Square, Wirral (Hybrid Working)
Salary: £41,511 – £44,711 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Flexible Hours / Full Time
Hours: 36 hours per week
DBS Check: Enhanced
Closing Date: 03 August 2025 at 23:59
Reference: AH&SC/25/318223
Job description
There has never been a more exciting time to join Wirral Council. With ambitious goals and a vision to create lasting community prosperity, we are looking for people ready to #BeTheDifference and help us transform services and outcomes for residents.
This role is based within the Adult Social Care Review Team, responsible for carrying out reviews and reassessments across the Wirral. The team works with individuals recently discharged from hospital and those living in the community, while also supporting adult social care projects and at-risk care home and domiciliary providers.
You’ll collaborate closely with contracts & commissioning, quality improvement teams, and adopt a legally literate, outcomes-focused approach. This is a fantastic opportunity for practitioners who want to strengthen their knowledge, gain CPD, and broaden their practice.
Responsibilities
- Carry out reviews and assessments
- Collaborate with internal teams to deliver quality care and support
- Promote wellbeing and improve outcomes for adults with care needs
- Apply legal frameworks and best practice in service delivery
- Engage with adults in hospital and community settings
Requirements
- Registration with Social Work England
- Recognised social work qualification
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
- Full driving licence and access to a vehicle
Additional Information
- Appointment subject to interview, references, enhanced DBS check, and occupational health clearance.
- Visa sponsorship is available under the Skilled Worker route. Applicants must be registered with Social Work England.
- Please note: the certificate of sponsorship is not a visa. A separate visa application is required.
Support for Applicants
- Current Wirral Council staff can access internal support for career progression: recruitment@wirral.gov.uk
- Wirral residents needing application help can contact Involve Northwest’s employment and skills team:
- Email: info@involvenorthwest.org.uk
- Phone: 0151 644 4500 / 0151 652 4349
Working at Wirral
Wirral Council is proud of its inclusive, supportive, and flexible working culture. We offer:
- Staff discounts and wellbeing initiatives
- 28 days annual leave (plus public holidays)
- Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme
- Strong flexible and hybrid working policies
- Inclusive and engaged team environment
We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion at every level.
Important Notes
- This vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of applications.
- Applications must be submitted via the official Wirral Jobs Portal
- We do not accept CVs or applications from recruitment agencies.
- All interviewees must provide documents evidencing their right to work in the UK.
- Download supporting documents before the vacancy closes as they will not be accessible afterward.
To apply:
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