Social Worker Uk Sponsorship Available

Health and Care
Uk
July 9, 2025
£38 - £45 / year
Full Time
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Job Description

Experienced Social Worker – Adult Safeguarding (MASH Team)
Employer: Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council
Location: Mallory, 2 Alice Ker Square, Wirral (Hybrid working available)
Salary: £37,938 – £44,711 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 36 hours per week
Working Pattern: Flexible shifts including evenings and weekends
DBS Check: Enhanced
Closing Date: 3 August 2025 at 11:59 PM
Reference: AH&SC/25/318216

Make a Real Difference in Wirral

Now is an exciting time to join Wirral Council. We are on a mission to transform our services, improve outcomes for our communities, and create a prosperous future for all residents. To achieve this, we need dedicated, passionate professionals like you to help us drive forward our ambitious plans. If you’re ready to make a real impact and #BeTheDifference, this could be the perfect role for you.

About the Role

We are seeking an Experienced Social Worker to join our Adult Safeguarding MASH (Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub) Team. In this role, you will:

  • Screen safeguarding concerns for vulnerable adults
  • Lead and undertake Section 42 enquiries in accordance with the Care Act
  • Work collaboratively with service users, families, and professionals
  • Apply sound knowledge of safeguarding legislation, including the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act

You will play a key part in delivering positive outcomes for adults at risk, always keeping the individual’s voice, wishes, and wellbeing at the centre of your work.

What We Offer

We are a supportive, development-focused team, and you’ll benefit from:

  • A wide range of learning and development opportunities
  • Support from our dedicated Professional Standards Team
  • Regular supervision and structured progression pathways
  • The opportunity to build strong risk management skills in a fast-paced safeguarding setting

Work Pattern

You’ll work 36 hours per week on a flexible shift pattern (7.2-hour days) covering Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm.

Visa Sponsorship

Wirral Council is a Skilled Worker visa sponsor.
Applicants requiring sponsorship must:

Please note that a Certificate of Sponsorship alone does not provide the right to work in the UK. You must also obtain a visa.

Speak to Us

For an informal chat about this opportunity, please contact:
Alison Douglas, Team Manager
allisondouglas@wirral.gov.uk

Our Values & Culture

At Wirral Council, our values are lived every day. We are committed to:

  • Staff wellbeing and inclusion
  • Recognising and rewarding performance
  • Creating a workplace where everyone’s voice is heard

We offer:

  • 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
  • Flexible and hybrid working options
  • Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
  • Staff discounts, life cover, ill-health protection, and family-friendly policies
  • An inclusive culture that embraces diversity and champions belonging

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know at:
recruitment@wirral.gov.uk

Additional Information

This post requires an Enhanced DBS check

We welcome applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds

We encourage internal applicants to discuss development opportunities with their manager

Redeployment candidates will be given priority consideration

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted

Please note:

  • Applications must be submitted online through the Wirral Council Jobs Portal
  • Postal applications and CVs will not be considered
  • Job details and descriptions will not be available after the closing date, so please download any documents you wish to keep

Apply by: Sunday, 3 August 2025 at 11:59 PM
Take the next step in your social work career and help us make Wirral a safer, stronger community for everyone.

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