Why choose Sefton?

At Sefton, we’re incredibly proud of our people — both our residents and our staff. Our teams are at the heart of everything we do, and we truly value the skills, compassion, and dedication they bring every day.

We work hard to create a supportive, positive, and dynamic place to work — somewhere you can grow, feel valued, and see the impact of what you do. When you join Sefton Council, you become part of a friendly, forward‑thinking team that’s passionate about making a real difference in our communities.

We’re committed to inclusivity, innovation, and continuous improvement, and we want everyone here to feel empowered to contribute, develop, and thrive. By choosing Sefton, you’re choosing a workplace where your voice matters and your work genuinely helps to create meaningful change.

We’re proud to be an open and collaborative Council, completely committed to putting Sefton residents at the heart of everything we do. In Adult Social Care, there’s a real sense of energy and purpose — a shared passion for delivering the very best support to the people who live here.

Like every council, we face challenges, but we face them together. Our colleagues are dedicated, creative, and compassionate, and their commitment shines through in the way they support our communities every day.

People who choose a career in local government are driven by more than financial reward. They’re motivated by the chance to make a real difference — to use their skills, talents, and kindness to improve the lives of those around them. And here in Sefton, that purpose is something we value deeply.

In Sefton, we’re not afraid to try new things. We’re always learning, adapting, and finding better ways to support the people who rely on us. Right now, we’re working with Partners4Change to test new, innovative ways of working across our Social Work teams — reducing unnecessary paperwork and strengthening truly person‑centred practice so we can focus on what really matters: people.

Our Development Team is also exploring how Artificial Intelligence can help us behind the scenes — improving the quality of our information, making our content easier for everyone to access, and reducing time spent on admin. This means our teams have more time to do what they do best: supporting our community.

We’re also leading the way with our Technology Enabled Care offer, always looking for new tools and technologies that help people stay safe, independent, and connected.

In our 2024 Adult Social Care staff survey, an incredible 94% of colleagues said they’re happy to go the extra mile when needed. That says so much about the people who work here — their passion, their commitment, and their belief in the work they do.

Just imagine knowing that your time, effort, and energy are genuinely changing lives. That’s what drives us every day. We’re united by a shared purpose: to create a safer, healthier, more supportive environment for everyone in our community. And the pride we take in that work is something truly special.

We are Passionate, Committed, Supported and Valued

In our most recent survey, 91% of colleagues said they are committed to helping Sefton Council succeed — a reflection of the pride and purpose shared across our teams.

Here in Sefton, we have high aspirations for everyone who works with us. We know that our people are our greatest asset, and we’re dedicated to giving them the support they need to do their best work. That means creating an environment where staff feel valued, listened to, and genuinely appreciated.

We want everyone to have opportunities to grow, develop, and build a career they’re proud of — while still enjoying a healthy work‑life balance. When our people feel happy and supported, we know they can deliver the best possible service for our community.

At Sefton, we believe in helping every colleague grow, thrive, and feel confident in the work they do. That’s why investing in our people is one of our biggest priorities.

• 93% of Adult Social Care staff told us they’ve had a Professional Development Review (PDR) within the last year.
• 54% said their PDR helps them understand how their work contributes to the wider priorities of the Council.

Every member of staff has a dedicated one‑to‑one professional development review with their manager each year. This isn’t just a tick‑box exercise — it’s a meaningful conversation about strengths, aspirations, and the support needed to develop.

Our Training and Development Team then reviews this information to understand what skills our workforce needs now and in the future. From there, they carry out a full training analysis to:

• Strengthen our workforce
• Support people who want to learn, progress, or specialise
• Make sure we have the right mix of skills across all teams
• Ensure our community receives the very best support

It’s all part of our commitment to helping colleagues feel confident, capable, and supported — so they can keep making a real difference for the people of Sefton.

We Listen

Listening is at the heart of how we work in Sefton. We regularly run internal staff surveys, and in response to what our teams tell us, every member of staff takes part in our twice‑yearly “We Are Listening” sessions. These sessions give us the chance to share how we’ve acted on feedback, celebrate what’s working well, and agree on what we can improve together.

We also listen closely to the people who access our support. When individuals and families told us they needed more specialist understanding around Autism and Learning Disabilities, we created a dedicated Learning Disability Social Work Team. This team brings specialist skills, lived‑experience awareness, and additional training to make sure people receive the most tailored, supportive service possible.

In Sefton Adult Social Care, we work hard to stay connected to our community. We regularly gather views through surveys, conversations, and feedback processes to make sure people feel heard — and to ensure we keep learning, improving, and shaping our services around what matters most to them.