About Wirral Council
There has never been a more exciting time to join Wirral Council. With ambitious targets to meet, we need people ready to deliver the very best for our communities and show how they can #BeTheDifference.
Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents, defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by excellent people and services.
If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey, then this could be the perfect job for you.
- Employer: Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council
- Job Title: Experienced Social Worker
- Location: United Kingdom
- Salary: £37,938 – £44,711 per year
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Closing Date: 03/08/2025 at 23:59
The Role: Experienced Social Worker – Adult Safeguarding (MASH) Team
We are currently accepting applications for Experienced Social Workers for our Adult Safeguarding (MASH) Team.
You will be responsible for:
Screening adult safeguarding concerns
Undertaking Section 42 enquiries as per Care Act duties
You will need:
Demonstrable ability to build positive working relationships with service users and professionals
Sound knowledge of safeguarding legislative frameworks, including the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act
Team and Development
We are a supportive and nurturing team committed to staff development and progression to help you achieve your ambitions.
In this role, you will have access to:
A range of learning and development opportunities
Support from a dedicated Professional Standards Team
Resources to support your practice, self-development, and resilience building
Key Skills and Opportunities
This role offers the chance to develop:
Excellent risk management skills
Experience working closely with vulnerable adults and their families
The ability to deliver positive outcomes placing the person’s views and wishes at the heart of the work
Don’t miss out on this fantastic next step in your social work career.
Working Hours
36 hours per week
Various shift patterns (7.2 hour days) covering 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday
Additional Information
This post requires a DBS check.
The Council has a visa sponsorship license and offers Certificates of Sponsorship to non-UK residents through the Skilled Worker route. Applicants must be registered with Social Work England and require sponsorship.
Please note: A Certificate of Sponsorship alone is not a visa; individuals must apply for and receive their visa to have the Right to Work in the UK.
Support and Contact
For more details or to discuss the role, contact Team Manager Alison Douglas: allisondouglas@wirral.gov.uk
Current Wirral Council employees can seek support with internal recruitment by emailing recruitment@wirral.gov.uk
Wirral residents who are unemployed and need help with their application can contact Involve Northwest’s employment and skills team at info@involvenorthwest.org.uk or call 0151 644 4500 / 0151 652 4349
Working at Wirral Council
Our values reflect the pride we take in our work, inspiring how we think, approach, and behave.
Staff wellbeing is a priority, with recognition and reward for great work.
Benefits include staff discounts, an excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions, immediate life cover, ill-health protection, flexible and hybrid working options, family-friendly initiatives, and a holiday package starting at 28 days plus public holidays.
We have an inclusive culture where everyone’s voice is valued, and diversity is celebrated.
We support an accessible and barrier-free recruitment process; contact recruitment@wirral.gov.uk for accommodations.
Recruitment Policy and Application Process
Employees in formal redeployment will be considered first for vacancies.
Reappointment of employees who left under Early Voluntary Retirement or Voluntary Severance is only possible in exceptional circumstances.
Applications close at midnight on the closing date but may close earlier if sufficient applications are received.
Applications must be submitted through the Jobs page following registration; postal applications are not processed.
Applicants invited to interview must provide evidence of their right to work in the UK.
Job descriptions and supporting documents should be downloaded before the vacancy closes.
Recruitment agencies’ applications are not accepted unless otherwise stated.
How to Apply
If you’re interested in this role, visit the official website for more information — click here to apply now.