Senior Social Worker

Salary: £39,862 - £42,839 per annum. Plus additional £1500 per year recruitment and retention allowance. Subject to review

Closing date: 15/06/2026

Department: Adult Social Services Department

Employment type: Permanent

Hours Per Week: 37

We are St Helens Borough Council

Located in the heart of the Northwest close to Liverpool, Manchester and Lancashire, St Helens is a modernising Council which is passionate and ambitious for the Adults and families we support, our communities and our workforce. As part of our transformation journey, we continue to build on our progress and put people firmly at the centre of our care. We can only do this because of our highly valued, skilled, and supported workforce.

Making a Difference as Social Worker in Adults Services

Our Social Workers are pivotal to our teams. When you join us in Adult Services you will undertake needs – led assessments and provide specialist support to adults and their carers, service users, and colleagues.

It is essential that you have a knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and guidance, risk factors and difficulties relevant to client groups, understanding of rehabilitation processes, particularly in relation to older people, knowledge of user and carer issues and a thorough understanding of the care management process.

To apply you will also have experience of developing care packages, working with older/disabled people and working in a muliti-agency setting.

CQSW, DipSW or CSS or BA Hons in Social Work is essential and willingness to undertake all essential training.

This is an exciting opportunity for you to utilise existing skills and develop new ones. You will receive continuous support, development, and career progression opportunities on your journey with us. The posts will require you to regularly attend the St Helens office and travel around the St Helens and surrounding areas.

Full Job Description & Person Specification Documents are included with this advert.

This is an Enhanced Disclosure post

The post requires Social Work England registration and a driving licence with access to a vehicle.

We reserve the right to close the advert early, with sufficient applications. Apply early to avoid disappointment.

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