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Halton is a thriving and vibrant Borough where people can learn and develop their skills; enjoy a good quality of life with good health; a high quality, modern urban environment; the opportunity for all to fulfill their potential; greater wealth and quality, sustained by a thriving business community; and safer, stronger and more attractive neighborhoods.We have a range of Full &amp; Part-time Social Work/Occupational Therapy vacancies at present across Adult Social Care,<ul><li>Intermediate Care (Community and Bed based)</li><li>Hospital Teams based in Whiston NHS hospital</li><li>Safeguarding Team</li><li>Initial Assessment Team</li><li>Occupational Therapy Team</li><li>Complex Care Teams</li><li>Mental Health Team</li><li>Older People Mental Health Team</li></ul>Some of the roles we have available are:Approved Mental Health Professionals – &nbsp;£41,511 to £44,711 per annum&nbsp;AMHP’s will also attract an additional £2000 per annum Retainer Allowance.&nbsp;Advanced Practitioners – £41,511 to £44,711 per annum&nbsp;Social Workers – £37,938 to £40,476 per annum&nbsp;Occupational Therapist – £37,938 to £40,476 per annum&nbsp;Halton Borough Council covers Runcorn and Widnes, and we are&nbsp;committed to a strengths-based approach for Adults aged over 18 years. The Adult social work/Occupational Therapy teams are responsible for the Short- &amp; Long-Term delivery of person centred&nbsp;support&nbsp;and an asset-based care planning/ equipment provision for Adults over the age of 18 years.Halton Borough council’s expectations are high, and you will need a strong&nbsp;commitment&nbsp;to providing first-class person-centred care to Halton residents and support to their carers.&nbsp;You will be passionate about working with a range of service user groups -older people, adults with Mental Health difficulties, adults with learning disabilities and adults with physical and sensory difficulties, challenging discrimination whilst promoting independence.The Mental Health social work team works with adults, across 2 teams, 18-65 years &amp; Older People Mental Health Teams, &nbsp;who meet the criteria in line with the Care Act and require&nbsp;support in relation to their mental health.&nbsp; We work closely with our Mental Health&nbsp;Trust colleagues to provide a responsive, holistic and recovery focussed response to adults with complex mental health needs.The teams work closely with The LLAMS team, Home Improvement Agency, Joint Equipment provision,&nbsp;Independent Living Centre, Continuing Health Care Nurses , CPN’s, Specialist Learning Disability Nursing Service, Neuro-Rehabilitation Team, GP Practices including District Nurse services, Community Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy. The teams work in partnership with other teams and departments internal to Halton Borough Council including Children and Family Services, and the Positive Behaviour&nbsp;Support&nbsp;Service.You will have experience in completing assessments under the Care Act, an&nbsp;understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and the completion of Continuing health care assessments.You will have a recognised professional qualification Social Work Degree, Occupational Therapist Degree, MA, Dip SW or equivalent, good&nbsp;interpersonal and communication skills a flexible approach and a willingness to continually improve your practice; in addition, you must hold a full driving licence.Some of the many benefits at working with us here at Halton include a&nbsp;supportive and enthusiastic service and excelllent peer support as well as structured supervision and training. This also Includes the opportunity to access BIA/ AMHP training.Halton also provide a generous car user allowance and a flexible working week.&nbsp;You can receive up to 34 days annual leave per annum (Plus bank holidays) and access to HBC’s lease Car and Bike Schemes, and free parking throughout your places of work.We are actively reviewing applications throughout the duration of this advert and keen to invite shortlisted candidates for interview asap, prior to the advert closing, therefore please do not hesitate to submit your application asap and enjoy the many benefits of working for Halton Borough Council.&nbsp;Applications are invited from all Social Workers including Newly Qualified Social Workers who are able to demonstrate they are to formally gain their qualification, and be eligible to register with Social Work England, within the next 3 months. Please confirm which level of post you are applying for as directed within your application.If you are applying for this position as a Newly Qualified Social Worker, you will be expected to undertake the ASYE programme. Continued employment in the role is subject to successful completion of the programme.Applications will not be accepted where an applicant has previously failed to complete the ASYE programme with another employer.Please state which Position/Area you would like to be considered for on your application form.





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Halton Borough Council

Halton Borough Council's Plan

Adult Social Worker

Are you ready to make a real impact? Join us in making a difference!Our Story:Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring two iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester.Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives.&nbsp;It’s an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services.We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘our colleagues’.Why join us?<ul><li>Be part of a transformation: This is more than just a job—it's a chance to be a key player in turning our services around. Your skills, insights, and energy will be crucial in driving the change we need.</li><li>Investment in services: We recognise that in order for good Social Work practice to flourish, our offer of services needs to improve.&nbsp;As a Local Authority, we are already committed to developing our contextual safeguarding service, edge of care, and family network coordinators, to name just a few.</li><li>Supportive environment: We understand the complexities and demands of Social Work.&nbsp;We offer a supportive, collaborative environment where you will have the opportunity to work alongside many of the great Social Workers and managers within our service.&nbsp;Our managers support a small number of Social Workers to ensure that they can provide the required and appropriate level of support.</li><li>Professional development:&nbsp;We are committed to investing in our team with continuous training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and career</li></ul>Hours:&nbsp;37Your Contributions:<ul><li>Passion and resilience: We’re looking for individuals who are not just looking for a job, but are passionate about making a positive difference and committed to transforming our service.</li><li>Strong ethical foundation: A deep commitment to ethical practice and a compassionate approach are essential as we work to rebuild trust and deliver high-quality support to those in need.</li><li>Commitment to continuous improvement: Continuous improvement is one of our core values in Halton.&nbsp;Whether we are inadequate or outstanding, we believe that improvement should never stop, so we are seeking Social Workers who are aligned with this.</li></ul>Our Offer:Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:<ul><li>A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service</li><li>Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions</li><li>3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Investment in your personal development&nbsp;</li><li>Free Car Parking at HBC sites&nbsp;</li><li>Flexible working arrangements&nbsp;</li><li>Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme</li></ul>A relevant market supplement amount is included in the advertised salary for each grade as follows:<ul><li>Grade HBC7 - £2,710</li><li>Grade HBC8 - £2,710</li><li>Grade HBC9 - £3,710</li></ul>Market Supplement's may be subject to early removal should there be rational to do so.Next Steps:At Halton Borough Council, we want all of our candidates to feel well-informed so if you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact Jill Evans (0151 511 8047), Sarah Daly (0151 511 7575) or Alicia Lambley (0151 511 6252).This is a rolling advert, therefore applications will be continuously reviewed and applicants invited to interview before the advertised end date.&nbsp;At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual.&nbsp;This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you – <a href="mailto:resourcing@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@halton.gov.uk</a>Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values.We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please complete your application as early as possible.We look forward to receiving your application!





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