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Experienced Social Worker

United Kingdom, Warrington 39152.00 - 42839.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted February 17, 2026
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We currently have full time vacancies within our Locality Service for Experienced Social Workers (minimum of 12 months experience). The Locality Teams carry out a care management function, working primarily with people over the age of 65 years with a range of complex needs including Dementia. The service covers four geographical areas in Warrington: Central, East, South, and West. Each team has a Team Manager, a Senior Practitioner, Experienced Social Workers, Social Workers (including ASYE) and Community Care Workers. As a valued member of the team, you will have the support of your line manager with your individual caseload. The teams also have access to administrative support.

Job Responsibility

  • Workers on the team have an opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge around a wide range of issues including Care Act Assessments, Mental Capacity Assessments and Best Interest Decisions, Court of Protection work, safeguarding enquiries, and Continuing Health Care processes
  • You will work within the legislation of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and the Mental Health Act 1983 to deliver a personalised assessment, support planning and reviews following the strengths-based approach, networking with partners and ensuring holistic outcomes
  • The opportunity to support/mentor ASYE and new staff

Requirements

  • Self-motivated and flexible with the ability to use own initiative
  • Good organisational skills with ability to prioritise work to deadlines
  • Positive approach to managing stress and the ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to use IT and present information
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with a range of people including: team members, service users, carers, colleagues within the department and with other agencies
  • Ability to prioritise and organise workload to meet targets and respond to unforeseen events
  • Negotiation, problem solving and decision making skills
  • Ability to adapt to change
  • Ability to model and promote excellent practice within the team and to wider audiences
  • Recognised social work qualification
  • SWE registration
  • Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
  • Knowledge of the equipment and adaptations criteria, assessment process and provision
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation, Government policy and guidance in relation to social care, health and housing
  • Flexible, innovative approach and good time keeping
  • Full and current driving licence
  • Ability to carry out visits to service users homes and other community venues
  • Completion of mandatory training
  • Enhanced DBS clearance

Nice to have

Additional qualifications e.g. Post Graduate Certificate, Practice Educator, BIA, AMHP

What we offer

  • 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
  • A comprehensive induction programme
  • Excellent training and development opportunities, AMHP, Practice Educator and court skills training
  • Regular monthly reflective supervision
  • Subsidised parking charges and mileage allowances

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