Social Worker (Qualified and Experienced)
* Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
* Contract: Permanent
* Working Pattern: Full Time
* Hours: 36 hours.
* Closing Date: 13/01/2025 at 23:59
* Reference: ASC/24/300518
Sefton Adult Social Care #proudtocare
Exciting opportunities are available for an experienced Social Worker with a minimum of two years post qualifying experience in the Adults Safeguarding Team in Sefton.
Who are we?
Sefton is a diverse and exciting local authority that is on a journey of aspiration and ambition as it works towards delivering its exciting Sefton 2030 Vision. This journey is shared with our partners and communities as we strive to ensure Sefton is a confident and connected Borough.
Safeguarding Team
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Adult Social Care’s Safeguarding team. We are looking for Experienced Social Workers to join our supportive and forward-looking team.
What we require from you:
* Social Work Degree or equivalent Social Work Qualification
* Current registration with Social Work England
* High aspirations to improve the lives of our most vulnerable residents
* Exceptional knowledge of the Care Act
* Ability to manage your own caseload with appropriate support, guidance, and supervision
* Ability to make person centred, complex decisions, using evidence-based tools and analysis
* Ability to understand and demonstrate a commitment to equality and diversity
* Ability to effectively undertake partnership working with all our stakeholders and further develop these relationships
* Commitment to your own personal development and professional growth
Our offer to you
* To be part of an established, caring, and welcoming team
* Manageable caseloads
* Access to good quality, monthly, reflective supervision
* A wide variety of career progression routes bespoke to individual training and development needs as identified in annual PDRs
* Excellent training and career development opportunities such as BIA and AMHP training
* 28 days annual leave rising to 33 days after 5 years continual service plus 8 bank holidays
* Enhanced sick pay, maternity/adoption leave pay and maternity support leave schemes
* Access to Opportunities for agile/flexible working
* Access to free eye tests and where appropriate, contribution towards glasses
* Discounted gym membership with all Active Sefton gyms
* Cycle to work scheme
* Access to local benefits and discounts on products and services
* Hybrid working e.g. the ability to work from home or office for some part of the working week
* Occupational Health Service available to advise on work related health issues.
* Commitment to supporting your emotional and mental health with access to a free and confidential employee counselling service
* Assistance with relocation if eligible.
If you would like to have an informal chat about any of our available posts, please contact Lynn Carless (Safeguarding Adults Team Manager) by either email lynn.carless@sefton.gov.uk or on 07816116034.
How to apply
Please apply using our online application form.
Please note, we do not accept CV’s.
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 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.
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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