Social Worker

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Closing date: 10 July 2026

Job Overview

Social Worker – Integrated Services for adults with disabilities at the Millennium Centre, Leasowe, Wirral.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Care Act assessments.
• Develop personalized support plans.
• Complete mental capacity assessments.
• Lead safeguarding enquiries.
• Support adults with disabilities and their carers to achieve desired outcomes.
• Apply asset‑ and strength‑based approaches to assessment and support planning.

Qualifications

• Social Work qualification – Degree in Social Work, DipSW or equivalent.
• Registered with Social Work England (SWE).
• Evidence of continuing professional development in line with the Professional Capability Framework.
• Completion of the Practice Educator Award.

Knowledge and Expertise

• Practise in line with the core principles of the College of Social Work and the Families and Well‑being Directorate.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation – Adults: Mental Health Act 1983, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Disability Discrimination Act 1995, Care Act 2014, Safeguarding regulations.
• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection requirements.
• Effective verbal and written communication with families, professionals and other stakeholders.
• Awareness of current practice issues and challenges facing social workers.
• Commitment to anti‑discriminatory practice.
• Ability to work with individuals, families and carers from diverse backgrounds.
• Willingness to work across teams as required by the service.
• Excellent customer service skills and partnership working with council and partner agencies.
• Sound assessment and interviewing skills.
• Proficiency with IT – e.g., Microsoft Office.
• Emotional intelligence and resilience relevant to the role.

Experience

• Proven experience working with carers.
• Experience working with vulnerable individuals and families.
• Experience arranging support plans and/or packages of care.
• Experience working with partner agencies professionally.
• Experience in a Local Authority setting.
• Experience working in a multi‑agency team.
• Experience with a range of families with diverse issues and needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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