Adult Social Worker

Senior Recruitment Officer @ Liverpool City Council | Hiring

Job title: Adult Social Worker

A bit about us:

Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities. Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.

Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

We are proud of our world‑famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!

• You as the Social Worker will be to assess and where necessary, provide short and long term support to individuals to promote their independence
• Your role as Social Worker will involve working with a wide range of cases for all adults from the age of 18
• As the Social Worker you will effectively manage a varied caseload with appropriate supervision, guidance, and support, reflecting the function of the team and Adult Social Care in accordance with policy, procedures, guidance and legislation
• As part of your role as a Social Worker you will complete Your Needs Assessment, Risk Assessment, Mental Capacity and Best Interest assessment, completing Reviews, as well as any other relevant assessment in relation to a person’s needs, as well as be able to commission services such as Domiciliary Care packages, Day Centre placement, Carers support including carers assessments, Assistive technology, minor adaptations etc
• Social Workers will work using a Multi‑Disciplinary approach and will be required to attend MDT meetings with families and relevant professions, participate in Duty responsibilities and work together with social workers, Senior practitioners and Team Manager
• Through every interaction, you the Social Care Assessor will apply the Prevent, Reduce, Delay principles of the care act to promote independence and wellbeing

In addition to the above, The Hospital Discharge team is a vital service focuses on enabling safe, timely, and person‑centred hospital discharges by providing early intervention, short‑term support, and robust assessments. The team works collaboratively with Nurses, Therapists and health colleagues to deliver a strengths‑based response that promotes independence and reduces reliance on long‑term care.

• At least 30 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 34 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days
• Agile working (role dependent) - a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception
• Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme
• Progression - opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning
• Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes
• Drive Time – a salary sacrifice car lease scheme
• Family friendly policies with enhanced leave
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Employee Volunteering Scheme

Closing date: Midnight on Friday 16th January 2026

Shortlisting date: Tuesday 20th January 2026

Interview date: W/C Monday 29 January 2026

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Government Administration