Experienced Social Worker (Adults) Transfer of Care Hub

Merseyside - UK

Monthly Salary: £ 42839 - 46142

Posted on: 18 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Internal Vacancy - Please note that in accordance with the Councils policy employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.

*This job may be suitable as a secondment opportunity for internal candidates wishing to gain experience in a higher or different role. Managers and applicants must note that all secondments are subject to agreement between the relevant departments and therefore the recruiting manager must speak with HRbeforeoffering a job on a secondment basis. *

Experienced Social Worker Transfer of Care Hub Acting Up (up to 2 years)

Wirral Council is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Experienced Social Worker to join our Transfer of Care Hub playing a pivotal role in delivering personalised strengthsbased support for adults and carers across the borough.

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 highquality health and social care functions for adults and carers ensuring our practice reflects the Care Act 2014 strengthbased working personalisation and social inclusion.
You will work with adults with physical health needs mental health needs older adults and carersoften 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.

Should you require any further information about the role or details in relation to the acting up period please email

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Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date.

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Required Experience:

Senior IC

Internal Vacancy - Please note that in accordance with the Councils policy employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.*This job may be suitable as a secondment opportunity for internal candidates wishing to gain experience in a hig...