Social Worker; Adults) CICC

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Fixed Term position for a Social Worker- based between Community Intermediate Care Centre (CICC) at Clatterbridge Hospital and the Transfer of Care Hub (TOCH) at Arrowe Park Hospital/Clatterbridge Hospital.

This role is currently split between office bases located at Clatterbridge Hospital CICC and Arrowe Park. It offers an excellent development opportunity for Social Workers who would like to broaden their skills and gain experience in a different service area; you will work within a dynamic multi-disciplinary team, supporting safe, timely discharges from hospital/D2A while promoting independence, wellbeing, and positive outcomes.

As a 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.

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.

Should you require any further information about the role, please email

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