About Us
Join Wirral Council at an exciting time of growth and transformation. We aim to deliver exceptional services to our residents, driven by our vision of community prosperity. We need dedicated individuals to help us meet our ambitious targets and truly make a difference. If you are passionate about supporting communities and contributing to our improvement journey, this role is for you.
Employer: Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council
Salary: £40,221 – £43,421 + Benefits
Location: Wirral, Hybrid Working
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Flexible, Full-Time (36 hours per week)
DBS Check: Enhanced
Closing Date: 30/06/2024 at 23:59
Reference: AH&SC/24/282073
Training and Development
We prioritize the professional growth of our Social Workers through extensive training and development opportunities. Our support includes:
- ASYE completion for NQSWs
- Social work degree apprenticeships for non-registered staff
- Training for experienced Social Workers as Practice Educators
Many of our senior management team have advanced their careers within our Adult Social Care services.
Available Roles and Teams
Integrated Community Coordination Teams (ICCT)
- Conduct strengths-based Care Act assessments
- Develop person-centered support plans
- Work with diverse service user groups (ages 18+)
- Promote wellbeing and community connections
Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
- Support vulnerable adults at risk of abuse or neglect
- Screen and complete Safeguarding S42 enquiries
- Collaborate with individuals and partner agencies
Review Team
- Reassess individuals recently discharged from hospital and those in the community
- Work with contracts, commissioning, and quality improvement teams
- Focus on outcomes and legal literacy
Urgent Community Response (UCR)
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams (Nurses, Therapists, GPs, Community Geriatricians)
- Roles include Home First, Urgent 2-hour Community Response, and Frailty Virtual Ward
- Support Personalisation and inclusion Pathways for Adults and Carers
Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)
- Work within a small team of Best Interest Assessors (BIA)
- Conduct DoLS assessments
- Provide advice and guidance across Adult Social Care
Professional Standards
- Ensure quality of practice across the Adult Social Care directorate
- Conduct audits to provide assurance on intervention quality
Community Intermediate Care Centre (CICC)
- Provide rehabilitation services
- Support Arrowe Park Hospital with social admissions
- Work with multi-agency teams to ensure patient safety and effective care
Requirements
- Registration: Social Work England
- Qualification: Relevant social work degree
- Development: Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
- License: Valid driving license and access to a car
Additional Information
- Interviews and Flexibility: If unable to attend the scheduled interview, contact the recruiting manager for alternative arrangements.
- Contacts: For more information or an informal discussion, reach out to Michaela Reid or Pippa Philipson at 0151 637 6060.
- Visa Sponsorship: Available for non-UK residents through the skilled-worker route, provided the applicant meets registration requirements.
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