Social Worker (LD&A) TeamCouncil

We are looking to recruit a motivated and experienced Social Worker into our busy but exciting borough-wide team within the Learning Disabilities & Autism (LD&A)

You will be part of Adult Social Care, working with adults with learning disabilities and/or autism to deliver high-quality, strengths-based assessments, care planning, and reviews that promote independence, wellbeing, and positive outcomes.

The post sits within Sefton’s Adult Social Care Service and will work towards excellent standards and improving outcomes, experience, and consistency of practice.

You’ll be fully supported by a dedicated Lead practitioner, a dedicated Team Manager, Service Manager, and a passionate and inclusive leadership team who are invested in your success and professional development.

In your role as a Social Worker within Adults with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism, you will work directly with individuals, families, carers, and partner agencies to deliver high-quality, person-centred support in line with the Care Act and associated legislation.

Day to day, you will:

Undertake strengths-based Care Act assessments, reviews, and support planning, ensuring individuals’ outcomes, independence, and wellbeing are at the centre of all interventions.

Manage a varied caseload, including complex cases, safeguarding concerns, and transitions into adulthood.

Work in partnership with health colleagues and other professionals, contributing to integrated approaches and multi-disciplinary working to achieve the best outcomes.

Support individuals and families to navigate services, including joint funding processes such as Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and Section 117 arrangements where required.

Apply the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) in practice, including capacity assessments, best interests decision-making, and promoting least restrictive options.

Contribute to risk management and safeguarding processes, ensuring proportionate, defensible decision-making.

Participate in team discussions, supervision, and service development, sharing knowledge and supporting colleagues to maintain high standards of practice.

We are looking for a motivated and experienced Social Worker who brings compassion, professionalism, and creativity to their work. You will have a strong understanding of the Care Act, associated legislation, and joint funding processes, and be confident in making informed decisions within a supportive team environment.

You will play an important role in supporting practice development and contributing to a positive team culture, with opportunities to influence how services are shaped and delivered to meet the needs of people with learning disabilities and autism.

A Social Work degree or equivalent qualification

Registration with Social Work England

Experience in Adult Social Care,

Strong knowledge of the Care Act and related legislation

Confidence in managing complex, person-centred decisions

A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusive practice

Excellent partnership working skills with health and community stakeholders

A passion for continuous learning and professional development

Closing Date - Monday 9th November 2026

Provisional Interview Date - week commencing 23rd November 2026

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applicants.

Position type: Full Time