Adults Community Social Worker

Location: Wirral

Adults Community Social Worker

Job Title:

Adults Community Social Worker

Location:

2 Alice Square, Birkenhead, Merseyside (Hybrid: 3 Days Office / 2 Days Remote)

Pay Rate: £37.93 per hour (Umbrella)

Contract Type:
Temporary / Locum

Role Overview

Wirral Council is seeking an experienced Adults Community Social Worker to support the delivery of high-quality health and social care functions for adults and carers across the borough.

In this role, you will play a key part in delivering the Personalisation and Inclusion Pathways, embedding the principles of the Care Act 2014, and applying strengths- and asset-based practice. You will work with adults facing acute or complex long-term physical health needs, mental health conditions, older adults, and unpaid carers to ensure personalised support and social inclusion.

Key Responsibilities

Statutory Duties:
Conduct Care Act assessments, support planning, reviews, Mental Capacity Act (MCA) assessments, Section 21A appeals, Court of Protection / DoLS, and adult safeguarding investigations.

Transition Work:
Facilitate seamless transition planning for young adults entering adult services.

Complex Casework & Duty:
Support the operational duty function and provide professional guidance to colleagues on high-complexity cases.

Practice Leadership:
Provide line supervision and practice support to Newly Qualified Social Workers (ASYE) and Care Navigators within the team.

Service Access:
Assess, arrange, and implement tailored social care packages while offering expert advice and guidance to service users and families.

Candidate Requirements

Qualification & Registration:
Degree in Social Work (or equivalent) with active Social Work England registration.

Experience:

Proven track record in adult social care, complex case management, and statutory Care Act duties.

Practice Knowledge:
Strong understanding of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act, Court of Protection, and safeguarding legislation.

Supervisory

Skills:

Experience in supervising ASYE/NQSW staff or willingness to provide practice mentoring.

Working Pattern:
Ability to work from the Birkenhead office 3 days a week with 2 days working remotely.

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

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