Experienced Social Worker (Adults) – Transfer of Care Hub

Experienced Social Worker – Transfer Of Care Hub

This 6‑month fixed‑term role, with the possibility of extension up to 2 years, is offered at Wirral Council.

About the Role

Located across Arrowe Park Hospital and Clatterbridge offices, you will work within a dynamic multi‑disciplinary team supporting safe, timely discharges from hospital while promoting independence, wellbeing, and positive outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality health and social care services for adults and carers, ensuring practice reflects the Care Act 2014, strength‑based working, personalisation, and social inclusion.
• Work with adults with physical health needs, mental health needs, older adults and carers, often those experiencing complex circumstances.
• Support the development of others, including ASYE/newly qualified social workers and Care Navigators, modelling good practice and championing professional standards.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Strong background working with adults with complex needs, carers and families.
• Skilled in assessments, support planning, safeguarding and working within statutory frameworks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to manage complex and sensitive situations, prioritise demanding workloads and maintain high‑quality practice.
• Social Work qualification required (e.g., Degree in Social Work, DipSW or equivalent) and registered with Social Work England.
• Will undergo a DBS check.
• Right to work in the UK or meet visa sponsorship criteria for a Skilled Worker visa.

Benefits

• Staff discounts.
• Generous pension scheme with employer contribution.
• Immediate life cover and ill‑health protection.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements with family‑friendly initiatives.
• Annual leave of 28 days plus public holidays.

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