Adults Community Social Worker

Adults Community Social WorkerJob Title: Adults Community Social WorkerLocation: 2 Alice Square, Birkenhead, Merseyside (Hybrid: 3 Days Office / 2 Days Remote)Pay Rate: 37.93 per hour (Umbrella)Contract Type: Temporary / LocumRole OverviewWirral Council is seeking an experienced Adults Community Social Worker to support the delivery of high-quality health and social care functions for adults and carers across the borough.In this role, you will play a key part in delivering the Personalisation and Inclusion Pathways, embedding the principles of the Care Act 2014, and applying strengths- and asset-based practice. You will work with adults facing acute or complex long-term physical health needs, mental health conditions, older adults, and unpaid carers to ensure personalised support and social inclusion.Key ResponsibilitiesStatutory Duties: Conduct Care Act assessments, support planning, reviews, Mental Capacity Act (MCA) assessments, Section 21A appeals, Court of Protection / DoLS, and adult safeguarding investigations.Transition Work: Facilitate seamless transition planning for young adults entering adult services.Complex Casework and Duty: Support the operational duty function and provide professional guidance to colleagues on high-complexity cases.Practice Leadership: Provide line supervision and practice support to Newly Qualified Social Workers (ASYE) and Care Navigators within the team.Service Access: Assess, arrange, and implement tailored social care packages while ..... full job details .....