Experienced Social Worker - Community Team South

• Employer: Wirral Council
• Salary: £44,253 to £47,665 plus benefits.
• Location: Wirral, Mallory, 2 Alice Ker Square, Hybrid Working
• Contract: Temporary
• Working Pattern: Flexible Hours/Full Time
• Hours: 36 hours per week.
• Closing Date: 08/11/2026 at 23:59
• Reference: AH&SC/26/347473

Wirral Council is a place where you can genuinely make a difference, guided by strong organisational values that shape everything we do. Our values - ambitious, professional, resident‑focused and accountable, act as our organisational DNA, influencing how we work, lead and support one another every day. We take pride in delivering great services, acting with integrity, building positive relationships, and always putting residents first, creating a supportive and inclusive culture where everyone can “be the best we can be”.

With our beautiful surroundings, ambitious future plans, and a commitment to empowering staff to #Be The Difference , Wirral Council offers an inspiring environment to grow your career and make a lasting impact.

36 hours per week | Fixed Term Contract up to 12 months (Maternity Leave Cover)

About the Role:

Responsible for supporting the delivery of health and social care functions for adults and carers across Wirral.

This key role supports the delivery of Personalisation and Inclusion Pathways, ensuring that the principles of the Care Act 2014, strengths‑based practice, personalisation and social inclusion are embedded in everyday practice. You will assess needs, coordinate and implement appropriate social care services, and provide advice, guidance and support to adults with acute or increasingly complex physical health, mental health and age‑related needs, as well as their carers.

You will work collaboratively with internal and external partners to achieve positive outcomes and will play an important role in maintaining high standards of practice across the service. The post also includes providing supervision, support and professional development to Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) social workers, newly qualified social workers and Care Navigators.

About the Candidate:

We are looking for a committed, experienced and compassionate Social Worker who is passionate about improving outcomes for adults and carers. You will have a sound understanding of the Care Act 2014, safeguarding principles and strengths‑based practice, with the ability to manage a varied caseload and make informed decisions in complex situations.

The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with strong assessment, planning and partnership‑working skills. You will be confident in building positive relationships with individuals, families, colleagues and partner agencies, while promoting independence, choice and wellbeing.

You will also demonstrate leadership qualities, supporting and developing less experienced colleagues through supervision, mentoring and professional guidance. Above all, you will share our commitment to delivering person‑centred services that make a meaningful difference to the lives of Wirral residents.

For more information about the role, please contact Dominic Duffy, email address:

Wirral Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults  expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safer recruitment process, all successful applicants will be subject to thorough pre‑employment checks, including enhanced DBS clearance, verified reference checks, verification of qualifications and identity, and checks of the right to work in the UK.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. For this vacancy, applicants must either already have the right to…