Job Description

Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Social Worker - Sefton
We're currently recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to join the Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Team within Sefton Council.
This is a great opportunity to be part of a collaborative and supportive team working across health and social care, ensuring adults receive the right support and funding based on their assessed needs.
The role involves working closely with health colleagues, service users, and families to complete assessments under the Care Act 2014, contribute to CHC eligibility processes, and develop person-centred support plans that promote independence and wellbeing.
Benefits:

• Hybrid working available (office and community-based)
• Supportive, multi-disciplinary working environment
• Weekly payroll
• Dedicated recruitment consultant throughout your placement
• Access to CPD and online training
• 300 refer-a-friend bonus (T&Cs apply)

Role Overview:

• Undertake Care Act 2014 assessments and reviews
• Contribute to Continuing Healthcare (CHC) assessments, DST meetings, and joint funding discussions
• Work collaboratively with NHS colleagues, families, and partner agencies
• Develop person-centred, outcome-focused support plans
• Promote wellbeing, choice, and independence for adults
• Ensure timely and accurate recording in line with statutory duties

To be considered for the role, ideally you will have:

• Qualified Social Worker (DipSW / Degree / CQSW) with SWE registration
• Experience working in Adult Social Care, ideally within Continuing Healthcare or hospital/community teams
• Strong understanding of the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005
• Experience of CHC processes and multi-agency working

Excellent assessment, communication, and organisational skills
Interested in the Sefton CHC Social Worker role?
Apply now or contact Lynne Thomson on 0330 0248 775 for a confidential chat about this and other local opportunities.
Know someone suitable? Refer them and earn up to 300 (T&Cs apply).
Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.

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