Adults Community Social Worker

Adults Community Social Worker Job Title: Adults Community Social Worker Location: 2 Alice Square, Birkenhead, Merseyside (Hybrid: 3 Days Office / 2 Days Remote) Pay Rate: £37.93 per hour (Umbrella) Contract Type: Temporary / Locum Role Overview Wirral 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 Responsibilities Statutory 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 & 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. Ser...