Social Worker (Sponsorship Available) At Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Employer: Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Job Title: Social Worker
Location: United Kingdom
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
Job Type: Full-time
Closing Date: 14 May 2026

Job Summary

Due to career progression, there is a vacancy within Integrated Services for adults with disabilities based at the Millennium Centre in Leasowe, Wirral.

The team works with people with complex needs to support them and their carers in achieving the outcomes they need. Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is at the forefront of health and social care integration, supporting innovative ways of working together.

This role requires a person-centred practitioner with experience in Care Act assessments, personalised support planning, mental capacity assessments, and safeguarding enquiries. A strong understanding of asset-based and strength-based approaches is essential.

Qualified social workers must be registered with Social Work England (SWE). Applications are also welcomed from newly qualified staff or final-year social work students, with salary differing from Band 6 in these cases.

Main Duties

• Carry out Care Act assessments
• Develop personalised support plans
• Complete mental capacity assessments
• Lead safeguarding enquiries
• Apply asset-based and strength-based approaches to assessment and planning
• Work within a person-centred practice framework
• Maintain registration with Social Work England (SWE)

About Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides health and care services to over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health, and all-age disability care services, as well as three GP surgeries in Cheshire.

The organisation employs around 4,500 staff across 73 sites, covering Wirral, Cheshire, Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool, and Stockport.

The Trust aims to improve lives through compassionate, person-centred care and is rated Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with an overall rating of Good.

The organisation is also a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation, and holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award. It is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants with lived experience of services.

All new starters begin on a fixed monthly induction date under the Prepare to Care (P2C) programme, which provides up to three weeks of training.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Social Work qualification (Degree in Social Work, DipSW or equivalent)
• Registered with Social Work England
• Evidence of continuing professional development in line with PCF
• Willingness to undertake practice educator award

Desirable

• Relevant post-qualifying or vocational training

Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

• Knowledge of relevant legislation (Mental Health Act 1983, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Care Act 2014, Safeguarding, Disability Discrimination Act 1995)
• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Organisational skills
• Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice
• Ability to work with individuals, families, carers, and professionals
• Ability to adapt across teams based on service needs
• Customer service and partnership working skills
• Assessment and interviewing skills
• IT skills (Microsoft Office)

Desirable

• Emotional intelligence and developing resilience

Experience

Essential

• Experience working with carers
• Experience supporting vulnerable individuals and families
• Experience developing support plans or care packages
• Experience working with partner agencies

Desirable

• Experience in local authority settings
• Multi-agency team experience
• Wider family support experience

Additional Requirements

• Subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Skilled Worker visa sponsorship applications are considered
• Overseas applicants may require criminal record certificates
• UK professional registration is required

Recruitment Approach

Selection is based on competence and values. Applicants are expected to demonstrate alignment with the Trust’s values through examples in their application and interview.

How to Apply

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