Job Description

About the Role

We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.

Applicants please note at this moment time, Liverpool City Council are unable to offer a Certificate of Sponsorship (COS), this will continue to be reviewed.

We currently have a number of opportunities in various locations and service areas across the city. The work is varied, and you could be working in Mental Health, Complex Care, Care Homes, Neighbourhoods, Supported Living, Service Development, or Transition.

All vacancies include undertaking strengths-based Care Act assessments, person centred support planning, reviews, multi-agency working, Court of Protection applications, and Tribunal Reports, this list is not exhaustive. You will receive regular supervision to support you in your role, and development opportunities so you can progress in your career.

We require the successful applicants:

• Dip SW, BA or MA Social Work or equivalent / or due to receive qualification within next 5 months following application
• Social Work England registered or due to receive registration within the next 5 months following application
• Applied knowledge of Community Care Legislation and subsequent guidance, including Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Mental Health Act 1983
• Experience of completing assessments and support plans and generating these through information technology

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for safeguarding, supporting and promoting the well-being of adults with care
• Contribute to the operational delivery of an effective Adult Social Care Services
• Report writing
• Plan and co-design individual support plans, with regular monitoring and reviews of these support plans
• Responsible for social work provision
• Effectively manage your own complex and varied caseload whilst managing the reputation of the Department and Council and complying with national and service procedures and guidance
• Prepare and participate in Performance and Development Reviews

We welcome applications from both experienced and newly qualified staff.

Applicants please note at this moment time, Liverpool City Council are unable to offer a Certificate of Sponsorship (COS), this will continue to be reviewed.

Please note that in accordance with the Council\xe2\x80\x99s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.

How to Apply and Additional Information

For details on how to apply for this vacancy with Liverpool City Council please click above.

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The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) offers a confidential checking service for transgender applicants. Please contact the sensitive applications team on 0151 676 1452 or email sensitive@dbs.gov.uk for more information.

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We are working hard to ensure that the council is inclusive in recruitment, retention, support, and progression.

If you have ambition for yourself and this city, thrive on challenges and getting results, share our values and strive to make others feel valued, then we want to hear from you.

If you live in Liverpool, are unemployed, and require help with your application, please contact our employment and skills team at liverpoolinwork@liverpool.gov.uk or on 0151 233 5312 to register and receive support. More information at

Liverpool City Council is committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and believe that the decision to appoint should be based upon whether an individual\xe2\x80\x99s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

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