Experienced Social Worker; Adults - Transfer of Care Hub

Experienced Social Worker (Adults) - Transfer of Care Hub

• Employer: Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council
• Salary: £42,839 to £46,142 plus benefits.
• Location: Wirral, Clatterbridge Hospital, Arrowe Park Hospital, Hybrid Working
• Contract: Temporary
• Working Pattern: Flexible Hours/Full Time
• Hours: 36 hours
• Closing Date: 16/06/2026 at 23:59
• Reference: AH&SC/26/338551

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.

Experienced Social Worker – Transfer of Care Hub

The role will be offered on a 6‑month fixed‑term basis, with the possibility of being extended for up to 2 years.

About the Role

Based across Arrowe Park Hospital and Clatterbridge offices, you will work within a dynamic multi-disciplinary team, supporting safe, timely discharges from hospital while promoting independence, wellbeing, and positive outcomes.

As an Experienced Social Worker, you will contribute to the delivery of high‑quality health and social care functions for adults and carers, ensuring our practice reflects the Care Act 2014, strength‑based working, personalisation, and social inclusion. You will work with adults with physical health needs, mental health needs, older adults, and carers—often those experiencing complex circumstances.

This role also includes supporting the development of others, including ASYE/newly qualified social workers and Care Navigators, modelling good practice and championing professional standards.

About the Candidate

• We are looking for someone with a strong background, working with adults with complex needs, carers and families. They must be skilled in assessments, support planning, safeguarding, and working within statutory frameworks.
• Excellent communication skills will be required, both written and verbal, with the ability to manage complex and sensitive situations including prioritising demanding workloads and maintaining high-quality practice.
• Social Work qualification required (e.g. Degree in Social Work, DipSW or equivalent) and registered with Social Work England.
• Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship. Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.

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