Experienced Social Worker - Community Team South

• Employer: Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council
• Salary: £42,839 to £46,142 plus benefits.
• Location: Wirral, Mallory, 2 Alice Ker Square, Hybrid Working
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Flexible Hours/Full Time
• Hours: 36 hours per week.
• DBS Check: Enhanced
• Closing Date: 13/09/2026 at 23:59
• Reference: AH&SC/26/342868

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.

Wirral Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Social Worker to join our Community Team South. This rewarding role involves completing strengths-based Care Act assessments and person-centred support planning for adults aged 18 and over with a wide range of care and support needs.

Working as part of a supportive and collaborative team, you will promote independence, wellbeing and positive outcomes, helping individuals build lasting connections within their local communities. The work is varied, challenging and offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day.

You will be a confident and experienced Social Worker with a passion for delivering high-quality, person-centred practice. You will have strong assessment and care planning skills, be committed to strengths-based approaches, and demonstrate excellent communication and partnership-working abilities.

• Social Work England registration
• Relevant Social Work qualification
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes

Join Team Wirral and help us support adults to live well, stay connected and achieve the outcomes that matter most to them.

For more information about the role, please contact Dominic Duffy, email

Interviews to take place week commencing 28th September 2026.

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.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, including a check of the relevant Barred List(s). The Safer Recruitment & Employment Policy and the Disclosures for Recruitment Procedure can be found at :

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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