Magdalen House/Agile (On-Site)
Permanent, Full time
Enhanced DBS check required
Grade I, SCP 31 - 35, Salary £39,186 - £43,421 (pay award pending)
36 hours
Job Title: Social Worker/Best Interest Assessor
Team: Adult Social Care – DoLS Team
Salary pay grade: Grade I (SCP 31-35 £39,186 - £43,421) (qualified and experienced)
Hours per week: 36
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Adult Social Care Service within Sefton Council. Sefton are looking for an experienced Social Worker for the DoLS Team. You must be a qualified Best Interest Assessor.
As a qualified social worker, you will contribute to the operational delivery of an effective Adult Social Care service as part of a team responsible for promoting the welfare of and continuously improving outcomes for individuals.
We will offer robust supervision, opportunities for continuous professional development and a firm commitment to your personal development. This is an opportunity to work in a supportive, forward looking team with new developments on the horizon which encourage innovative and creative practice.
The successful candidate must be motivated and committed, with a range of skills and experience to strengthen established and developing teams. In exchange, we can offer:
Due to the nature of work the above post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and / or relevant care / safeguarding legislation and will only be appointed if a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure is obtained from the Criminal Records Bureau.
Applicants must be professionally qualified and experienced Social Workers and registered with Social Work England. The full list of criteria can be found within the person specification.
Guidance_Notes_Completing_an_Application_Form_Jan_2024.pdf
1._ASC_-_I_Grade_Social_Worker_JD_March_2024.pdf