Social Worker - Moving Forward to Adulthood

Social Worker - Moving Forward to Adulthood

• Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
• Location: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council, Magdalen House, Borough wide
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Full Time
• Hours: 36 hours per week.
• Closing Date: 19/07/2026 at 23:59
• Reference: ASC/26/340580

We are looking to recruit a motivated and experienced Social Worker into our busy but exciting borough-wide Moving Forward to Adulthood (MFTA) team

You will be part of Adult Social Care, working with young people approaching adulthood with a wide range of care needs to deliver high-quality, strengths-based assessments, care planning, and reviews that promote independence, wellbeing, and positive outcomes.

The closing date for this vacancy is Sunday 19 th July 2026 (or earlier in the event of high volume of applications being received).

Provisional interview dates are 28 th and 29 th July 2026

About the team

Both posts sit within Sefton’s Adult Social Care Service and will work towards excellent standards and improving outcomes, experience, and consistency of practice.

You’ll be fully supported by a dedicated Lead practitioner and Team Manager, Transition Co-ordinators, Service Manager, and a passionate and inclusive leadership team who are invested in your success and professional development.

What does the role look like day to day?

In your role as a Social Worker within Moving Forward to Adulthood team you will work directly with individuals, families, carers, and partner agencies to deliver high-quality, person-centred support in line with the Care Act and associated legislation.

Day to day, you will:

• Undertake strengths-based Care Act assessments, reviews, and support planning
  , ensuring individuals’ outcomes, independence, and wellbeing are at the centre of all interventions.
• Manage a varied caseload
  , including complex cases, safeguarding concerns, and court work as young people approach changes in their lives such as becoming an adult and leaving school or college.
• Work in partnership with health colleagues and other professionals including Children’s services colleagues
  , contributing to integrated approaches and multi-disciplinary working to achieve the best outcomes.
• Support individuals and families to navigate services
  , including systems such as Continuing Healthcare (CHC), Section 117 arrangements and joint funding processes where required.
• Apply the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) in practice, including capacity assessments, best interests’ decision-making, and promoting least restrictive options.
• Contribute to risk management and safeguarding processes
  , ensuring proportionate, defensible decision-making.
• Participate in team discussions, supervision, and service development
  , sharing knowledge and supporting colleagues to maintain high standards of practice.

What we are looking For

We are looking for a motivated and experienced Social Worker who brings compassion, professionalism, and creativity to their work. You will have a strong understanding of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and other associated legislation, and funding processes
, and be confident in making informed decisions within a supportive team environment.

You will play an important role in supporting practice development and contributing to a positive team culture
, with opportunities to influence how services are shaped and delivered to meet the needs of the people we support.

• Registration with Social Work England
• Experience in Adult Social Care
• Strong knowledge of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and related legislation
• Confidence in managing complex, person-centred decisions
• A passion for supporting young people and families as they navigate change in their lives
• A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusive practice
• Excellent partnership working skills with health and community stakeholders
• A passion for continuous learning and professional development

What does CQC say about Sefton?

Sefton’s Adult Social Care Service has been rated as GOOD by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in their January 2025 inspection, an achievement we are immensely proud of. Come and join us on our journey to provide an outstanding service!

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