Adult Social Worker

Job Description

Employer: Liverpool City Council
Location: Liverpool, UK
Department: Adult Social Care
Role: Adult Social Worker – Safeguarding Triage Team
Working Pattern: Hybrid, with office-based working
Interview: Face-to-face, competency-based

About Liverpool City Council

Liverpool is a diverse and ambitious city with strong, active communities and a rich cultural identity. At Liverpool City Council, we are committed to putting residents at the centre of our services and finding better ways to improve outcomes for local people.

Joining the Council means becoming part of an organisation where your professional skills can have a direct impact on the community. We value people who are committed, adaptable and motivated to deliver high-quality public services.

About the Safeguarding Triage Team

We are looking for an experienced Adult Social Worker to join our Safeguarding Triage Team within Adult Access.

This is a busy and varied service that provides an important first response to safeguarding concerns involving adults who may be at risk of abuse, neglect or harm. Working at this stage means your professional assessment and decisions can have an immediate effect on the support and protection available to individuals.

You will work in a collaborative team alongside experienced social care professionals and partner organisations. The environment is fast-paced, so you will need to be confident managing competing priorities, gathering relevant information and making sound professional decisions within appropriate timescales.

Hybrid working is available, while the role will also involve working from an office environment as required.

Key Responsibilities

As an Adult Social Worker within the Safeguarding Triage Team, you will:

– Respond to and assess safeguarding referrals involving adults who may be at risk.
– Identify levels of risk and determine the most appropriate response to each concern.
– Gather, analyse and share relevant information to support effective decision-making.
– Work closely with Adult Social Care colleagues and external partner agencies.
– Provide professional advice and guidance where appropriate.
– Develop, agree and review individual support plans in partnership with the people receiving services.
– Promote the safety, independence, wellbeing and rights of adults who require care and support.
– Manage a complex and varied caseload effectively.
– Maintain accurate records and ensure your work complies with relevant legislation, policies, procedures and professional standards.
– Exercise professional curiosity and sound judgement when assessing safeguarding concerns.
– Contribute positively to the reputation and effectiveness of Adult Social Care and Liverpool City Council.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Social Worker who has a strong understanding of adult safeguarding and social care practice.

You should be able to demonstrate:

– Experience working with adults who have care and support needs.
– A good understanding of safeguarding principles and risk assessment.
– The ability to manage complex cases and competing demands.
– Strong assessment, analytical and decision-making skills.
– Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.
– Confidence working with colleagues and professionals from different agencies.
– The ability to remain organised and composed in a demanding environment.
– A commitment to person-centred practice and achieving positive outcomes.
– Professional integrity, resilience and a willingness to learn and develop.

Why Work With Us?

Liverpool City Council offers a range of benefits designed to support your career, wellbeing and work-life balance.

Employee Benefits

– 30 days or more annual leave, in addition to bank holidays, increasing to 34 days after five years of service. Part-time entitlement is calculated on a pro-rata basis.
– Additional annual leave purchase options, subject to the relevant scheme.
– Agile and hybrid working, where appropriate, through our Flexibility First approach.
– Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, with an option to join the AVC Scheme.
– Access to professional development opportunities and high-quality training.
– Employee Assistance Programme and wider health and wellbeing support.
– Cycle to Work and Travel Pass schemes.
– Drive Time salary sacrifice car leasing scheme.
– Family-friendly policies with enhanced leave provisions.
– Discounted gym memberships.
– Employee volunteering opportunities.
– Medicash benefits.

Recruitment Timeline

Closing date: Midnight, Monday 21 September 2026
Shortlisting: Wednesday 23 September 2026
Interview: Monday 5 October 2026
Interview format: Face-to-face competency-based interview

The Council may bring the closing date forward if enough suitable applications are received. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Interested in Applying?

If you would like to discuss the position informally or require additional information, please contact Kate Mitchell at kate.mitchell@liverpool.gov.uk.

Liverpool City Council is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities it serves. We are an equal opportunities employer and make appointments based on candidates’ skills, qualifications, experience and suitability for the role.

Applicants who require reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 can request appropriate support, such as an alternative application format or additional time to complete their application. For assistance, contact recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk.

Applications advertised through Jobs Go Public and other recruitment websites will be processed through the Council’s Tribepad recruitment system. All application-related correspondence, including interview invitations, will be sent to the email address registered on Tribepad. Applicants should regularly check their inbox and spam or junk folders after the closing date.

Please ensure your Tribepad profile contains your complete employment and education history.

Right to Work and Visa Sponsorship

Candidates will have their eligibility to work in the UK checked during the final stages of recruitment.

Applicants must either have the right to work in the UK before starting employment or satisfy the relevant Home Office requirements for visa sponsorship.

If you require sponsorship, you should check the current eligibility requirements for the Skilled Worker visa before submitting an application. Visa eligibility can depend on individual circumstances, so applicants should obtain independent professional advice where necessary.

This information is provided for general guidance and does not constitute legal advice.