Social Worker - Adult Social Care

Making a Difference

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We are St Helens Borough Council

Located in the heart of the Northwest close to Liverpool, Manchester and Lancashire, St Helens is a modernising Council which is passionate and ambitious for the Adults and families we support, our communities and our workforce. As part of our transformation journey, we continue to build on our progress and put people firmly at the centre of our care. We can only do this because of our highly valued, skilled, and supported workforce.

Making a Difference as Social Worker in Adults Services

Our Social Workers are pivotal to our teams. When you join us in Adult Services you will undertake needs led assessments and provide specialist support to adults and their carers, service users, and colleagues.

This post is based within the Hospital Discharge Team, based in Whiston Hospital.

It is essential that you have a knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and guidance, risk factors and difficulties relevant to client groups, understanding of rehabilitation processes, particularly in relation to older people, knowledge of user and carer issues and a thorough understanding of the care management process.

To apply you will also have experience of developing care packages, working with older/disabled people and working in a muliti-agency setting.

CQSW, DipSW or CSS or BA Hons in Social Work is essential and willingness to undertake all essential training.

This is an exciting opportunity for you to utilise existing skills and develop new ones.

You will receive continuous support, development, and career progression opportunities on your journey with us.

Interested to Find Out More?
You can review our full job description details, and person specification information here.

Thank you for your interest in working for us.

This post is subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure and Social Work England

The posts will require you to regularly attend the St Helens office and travel around the St Helens and surrounding areas.

Equality & Diversity

We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation. The Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within selection.

All Council employees are required to abide by the ethical standards embodied by the 7 Nolan Principles

St Helens Council is officially recognised as one of the region’s leading fair employers, achieving accredited status under the Liverpool City Combined Authority Fair Employment Charter. The Charter recognises the ongoing commitment to fair pay, secure work, training & progression & staff well-being whilst celebrating employers who go above and beyond for their workforce providing an inclusive and supportive environment.