Social Worker - MASH

• Employer: Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council
• Salary: £39,152 to £41,771 plus benefits
• Location: Wirral, Mallory, 2 Alice Ker Square, Hybrid Working
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Flexible Hours/Full Time
• Hours: 36 hours per week.
• Closing Date: 13/09/2026 at 23:59
• Reference: AH&SC/26/342841

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.

Are you passionate about protecting vulnerable adults and making a genuine impact in your community? Wirral Council is seeking an experienced and dedicated Social Worker to join our highly respected Adults Safeguarding Team.

As a Social Worker, you will play a vital role in delivering high‑quality safeguarding interventions that promote independence, wellbeing, and safety. You will manage complex caseloads, complete risk assessments, and lead safeguarding enquiries.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful change and ensure adults at risk receive the support, protection, and dignity they deserve.

• Leading and coordinating safeguarding enquiries under the Care Act 2014 and triaging new concerns as part of the Duty Rota.
• Managing a diverse and caseload with autonomy and professional judgement.
• Undertaking strengths‑based assessments as per the Care Act 2014, and developing outcome‑focused support plans
• Completing Mental Capacity Assessments when required.
• Undertaking Making Safeguarding Personal Conversations that shape risk planning and outcomes.

Working collaboratively with health partners, police, care providers, and voluntary organisations

• Applying legislation, policy, and best practice to protect adults from harm or abuse
• Providing professional advice and guidance to colleagues and partner agencies

• Qualified Social Worker (Social Work England registered)
• Experience in adult safeguarding or similar statutory adult services
• Excellent analytical, communication, and report‑writing skills
• Confidence in managing risk and making evidence‑based decisions
• Ability to work flexibly, proactively, and as part of a supportive team

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 work in the UK before commencing employment or be able to meet the relevant Home Office / UK Visas and Immigration requirements for Skilled Worker sponsorship. Skilled Worker visa sponsorship may be considered for this post where the vacancy is eligible for sponsorship and all relevant criteria are met.

Applicants who may require sponsorship are encouraged to review the Home Office eligibility requirements for the Skilled Worker route before applying.criteria

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