About us

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated, and experienced Social Workers to join Sensory, Physical and Neurological Team within Warrington Borough Council.

Here at Warrington we are committed in how our Adult Social care staff play a fundamental role in the lives of some of the most vulnerable people in our town. We provide staff with the opportunity to use a strength-based approach to deliver high quality care and support to promote positive outcomes for the lives of people of Warrington.

Our vision and values are focused on working in partnerships to shape a health and social care system to be proud of; one that’s fit for the future and built to last.

We provide our staff with the opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge through training and professional development with Court of Protection, S42 Adult Safeguarding Enquiries, Continuing Health Care, and Mental Capacity Assessments & Best Interest Decisions. You will work within the legislation of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and the Mental Health Act to deliver personalised assessments, support planning and reviews to achieve holistic outcomes.

We are looking for people with a can-do attitude and in return, as a valued member you will be fully supported with your caseload.

The role

The team is made up of a Senior Practitioner, Social workers, Social Work Apprentice and Community care workers led by a Team Manager. They co-work with adults, families, NHS colleagues, Mental Health services, independent provider services, the Third Sector and other colleagues within Adult Social Care, such as Preparation for adulthood, to maintain and improve people’s lives and wellbeing.?

Through having good conversations, the Team will discuss what is important for that individual and will always encourage adults to be as independent as possible using a strengths-based approach. We will utilise community led support and discussing flexible support options that will work for the individual such as a direct payment.

Our duty function supports those without an allocated social worker with general enquiries and advice. The team complete adult conversations using a strengths based approach to assessment and support planning. The team include workers who have additional qualifications including Practice Educator and Best Interest Assessor. We seek to include an AMHP within the team and can support future training opportunities.

The role of the team manager and senior practitioner is to support the team through regular supervision, support, and guidance. The team manager ensures the team is supported through regular team meetings, offering regular training opportunities to support CPD.

What's needed?

Applications are welcomed from experienced social workers who possess a passion for working with others, achieving the best possible outcomes for those they are supporting, and have a positive thinking outlook and tolerant nature with excellent communication skills.

Benefits

As well as a competitive salary, working for us means you get:

• 26 days annual holiday - raising to 31 after 5 years of service (pro-rata)
• Access to our attractive and competitive benefits package
• Access to our Health & Wellbeing Programme
• Essential car allowance

Key Dates & Further Information

We will be holding an Open Event on Tuesday 3rd September between 2-5pm where perspective experienced social workers will have an opportunity to meet the team including our Service Manager, Team Manager, Senior Practitioner and Social workers.

Please register your interest by email ewebster@warrington.gov.uk

DBS clearance is required.

The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

DBS clearance is required.

Warrington Borough Council is a Disability Confident employer