Adult Social Worker- Complex Learning Disability and Autism

Job introduction

Job title: Social Worker- Complex Learning Disability and Autism Team

A bit about us:

Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities. Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.

Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!

The role:

This is an exciting opportunity to join Liverpool City Council as a social worker in a well-established and very committed city-wide team who have close working relationships with Merseycare Community Learning Disability Service.

• As a Social Worker you will assess and where necessary, provide short- and long-term support to individuals to promote their independence
• As a Social Worker your role will involve working with individuals with complex learning disabilities and autism from the age of 18
• As a Social Worker you will effectively manage a varied caseload with appropriate supervision, guidance, and support, reflecting the function of the team and Adult Social Care in accordance with policy, procedures, guidance and legislation
• As part of your role as a Social Worker you will complete Your Needs Assessment, Risk Assessment, Mental Capacity and Best Interest assessment, completing Reviews, as well as any other relevant assessment in relation to a person’s needs, as well as be able to commission services such as Domiciliary Care packages, Day Centre placement. Carers support including carers assessments. Assistive technology, minor adaptations etc
• Social Workers will work using a multi-disciplinary approach and will be required to attend MDT meetings with families and relevant professions, participate in Duty responsibilities and work together with social workers, Senior practitioners and Team Manager
• Through every interaction, you the Social Worker will apply the Prevent, Reduce, Delay principles of the care act to promote independence and wellbeing

Our offer to you:

• At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days
• Agile working - a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception
• Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme
• Progression - opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning
• Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes
• Drive Time – a salary sacrifice car lease scheme
• Family friendly policies with enhanced leave
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Employee Volunteering Scheme
• Medicash

Next steps:
Closing date: Midnight 12th March 2026
Shortlisting date: Monday 16th March 2026
Interview date: Monday 23rd March 2026
Interview type: Face-to-face

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Once the role has closed, you will not be able to submit an application, and we are unable to reopen the vacancy for you to complete it. We strongly recommend submitting your application well in advance of the closing date to avoid disappointment.

If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact – Rebecca Ellard via email at rebecca.ellard@liverpool.gov.uk.

Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council.

Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.

If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk.

Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.

Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship. Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.

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