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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CV’s (unless specified on the advert).
Please fully complete the online application form.
 



Sefton is a diverse and exciting Local Authority that is on a journey of aspiration and ambition as it works towards delivering it’s exciting Sefton 2030 Vision. This journey is shared with our partners and communities as we strive to ensure Sefton is a confident and connected borough. There really is no better time to join Sefton; with a new DCS in post and increased service manager capacity, support, and oversight we are determined to make improvements to benefit our children and families. We are also working in partnership with Leeds City Council to embed Sefton Stronger Together (Leeds Family Valued Approach) and the recent Sefton Social Work Academy.
The role
We are looking for Family Group Conference Coordinators to join our new Family Group Conference Team across Sefton.&nbsp; You will be used to working at pace and ensuring child focused practice. You will have a positive outlook and a solution focused approach to demand and be a team player. We have a supportive culture and excellent relationships with our multi-agency partners which will enhance your experience with us. This is an exciting time to come and work in Sefton; there is a real buzz in Children’s Services and Family Group Conference Team.
What we require from you:
<ul>
<li>Demonstrate experience of working with children and their families from a wide range of backgrounds, including families in crisis.</li>
<li>NVQ III or equivalent in Early Years Care and Education or other relevant level 3 qualification</li>
<li>Good interpersonal skills.</li>
<li>Ability to work independently, use initiative and be self-motivated.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Ability to chair and facilitate meetings involving families, children and young people</li>
<li>Ability to work in an organised way and to timescales</li>
<li>Ability to establish a good working relationship with referrer and communicate with all family members, including children and young people, enabling them to take an active part in the process.</li>
<li>Ability to manage conflict and encourage adults to make plans in the best interests of children.</li>
<li>Ability to negotiate and mediate in a wide range of situations</li>
<li>Ability to inform family and appropriate agency staff of any new risks to children.</li>
<li>Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.</li>
<li>Ability to work creatively and flexibly, solution focussed and reflective</li>
<li>Active listening skills.</li>
<li>Ability to take a neutral role.</li>
<li>Ability to develop positive relationships with staff from all agencies.</li>
<li>Good level of computer literacy</li>
<li>Flexibility to work outside normal working hours to fit in with the needs of families.</li>
<li>Knowledge and understanding of the principles and processes of Family Group Conferencing</li>
<li>Knowledge of child protection practice and childcare legislation.</li>
<li>Knowledge and understanding of the role of other agencies / professionals who work with children and families.</li>
<li>Knowledge of the impact of poverty, oppression, and discrimination on families.</li>
<li>To carry out all duties having regard to an employee’s responsibility under the Council’s Health &amp; Safety Policies.</li>
<li>Willingness to travel across a wide geographical area in a timely and flexible manner at various times of the day.</li>
<li>Willingness to work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends to meet the needs of families</li>
</ul>
Our offer to you:
If you join our Family Group Conference Team, you can expect to receive the following:
<ul>
<li>A warm Sefton welcome</li>
<li>A comprehensive induction programme</li>
<li>Support from colleagues, Team Manager and Service Manager</li>
<li>Good quality, regular, reflective supervision</li>
<li>A manageable workload</li>
<li>A wide variety of career progression routes bespoke to individual training and development needs as identified in annual PDRs</li>
<li>Excellent training and development opportunities including a wide-ranging offer from our in-house workforce training and development unit as well as access to a number of external accredited opportunities</li>
<li>Partnership with Research in Practice, providing access to online webinars, podcasts and materials linked to the latest research and policy updates to support your CPD and inform evidence-based reports</li>
<li>27 days annual leave rising to 32 days with 5 years continual service and 8 bank holidays</li>
<li>Enhanced sick pay scheme, maternity/adoption leave pay and maternity support leave</li>
<li>Opportunities for agile/flexible working &nbsp;</li>
<li>Access to free eye tests and where appropriate, contribution towards spectacles</li>
<li>Occupational Health Service available to advise on work related health issues</li>
<li>Commitment to supporting staff’s emotional and mental health with access to a free and confidential employee counselling service</li>
<li>Discounted gym membership with all Active Sefton gyms</li>
<li>Cycle to work scheme</li>
<li>Salary sacrifice schemes including childcare vouchers</li>
<li>Access to local benefits and discounts on products and services</li>
<li>Relocation package as appropriate</li>
</ul>
Interviews to be held 9th and 10th July 2025

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

Family Group Conferencing Co-ordinator

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Applicants should apply on the School website by clicking on the following link <a href="https://meadowparkknowsley.co.uk/" target="_blank">Meadow Park School (meadowparkknowsley.co.uk)</a>.
Applications must be made using the Knowsley Council application form with a covering letter. CVs will not be accepted for this post. Applications to be submitted to <a href="mailto:Jackie.cleary@meadowparkknowsley.co.uk" target="_blank">Jackie.cleary@meadowparkknowsley.co.uk</a>



Food (80%) &amp; Art Teacher (20%) Required to start from September onwards
 Meadow Park School is a pupil referral unit situated in the borough of Knowsley on Merseyside. We provide a quality educational experience for pupils who have had or are experiencing difficulties in a mainstream setting due to social, emotional, or behavioural needs.
We support young people from Years 1-11, to develop strategies to improve their resilience and confidence through a personalised curriculum, delivered by dedicated, experienced and qualified staff.
We seek to recruit a dedicated Teacher with a specialism in Food, and the ability to deliver Art to Secondary aged pupils. The applicant should be a suitably qualified, enthusiastic, and inspirational teacher with the ability to work in a team. They will be passionate about the subject and demonstrate flair whilst maintaining the very highest of standards. An ability to establish and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with pupils is essential.
The successful candidate will:
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<li>Inspire disengaged students and help them to make accelerated progress from their starting points by delivering personalised and interesting lessons</li>
<li>Guide and support their classes to ensure best outcomes</li>
<li>Establish good working relationships with students acting as a role model and setting high expectations</li>
<li>Promote inclusion and acceptance of all</li>
<li>Provide pastoral care, support, and guidance as a form tutor</li>
<li>Establish and maintain an appropriate learning environment</li>
<li>Deliver and assess relevant KS4 qualifications</li>
</ul>
For an informal and confidential discussion, or to arrange a tour of the school, please contact Jackie Cleary, Headteacher. Applications must be made using the Knowsley Council application form with a covering letter. CVs will not be accepted for this post.
Applications to be submitted to <a href="mailto:Jackie.cleary@meadowparkknowsley.co.uk" target="_blank">Jackie.cleary@meadowparkknowsley.co.uk</a>
Closing date: Tuesday, 8th July 2025 by 12pm Interviews: Tuesday, 15th July 2025

Food & Art Teacher

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Please contact Kathy Lea for more information and an application form on 0151 443 2060 or email <a href="mailto:knowsleysharedlives@knowsley.gov.uk" target="_blank">knowsleysharedlives@knowsley.gov.uk</a>



Knowsley Shared Lives Scheme, which is part of Knowsley Council, is currently recruiting Shared Lives Carers.&nbsp; Could you welcome a person with a care or support need in to your own home?&nbsp;
This may suit you if you are looking for a rewarding challenge with a payment of between £500 - £600 per week and you wish to work from home.&nbsp;
One of the services the scheme provides is long term support where someone would live with you as part of your family - you would need to live within the Knowsley Boundary to provide this type of support.&nbsp;
The scheme also provides respite, where someone would stay with you from one night up to 3 months and there is no requirement to live in Knowsley to provide this service.&nbsp; You will receive full training for your role and support from a team of Shared Lives Workers. The scheme will match you with someone who they feel you could support, who may have similar interest’s likes and preferences to yourself.&nbsp; Experience of providing care would be desired but it is not essential.&nbsp;&nbsp;
All applicants will undertake an assessment which will include character employer and GP references, a Disclosure and Barring Service Check and a health and safety check on your property. Your assessment will be approved by an independent panel.&nbsp;
We are looking for people who are open and honest and who are enthusiastic about wanting to make a positive difference to people’s lives.&nbsp;

Knowsley Council

Shared Lives Carer Self Employment Opportunity

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<h1>Our Social Care workforce provides services to children, young people and their families day in and day out, making a positive impact on the lives of people within the community. </h1>
<h1>People are the most important resource we have which is why in addition to our fantastic employee benefits, we are also currently offering an additional £4,000 Welcome Gesture to the first 6 Post Qualified Experienced Social Workers appointed from our new Social Worker recruitment campaign (Terms &amp; Conditions Apply, please contact us for further details). </h1>




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<h4>We are rated GOOD by Ofsted &amp; OUTSTANDING with Services for Young People Leaving Care! </h4>
<h4>We are ambitious as we continue "Being Brilliant at the Basics and Beyond", and working towards becoming outstanding in all areas. The child’s voice is central to all our work &amp; we know to achieve this we need well-supported, low-caseload, happy staff. We test whether we are getting this right with health checks. You can view the the most recent survey results attached with this advert.</h4>
<h4>Check out our most recent Social Worker Health Check attached with this advert.</h4>


Children’s Services Social Work Academy site.
The St Helens Social Work Academy is all about continuous professional development in social work, supporting you at every stage of your social work career, focused on People, Promotion, Progression and Performance. The Academy supports social workers throughout their career journey to achieve better outcomes for our children and families and onto new career opportunities in the authority. 
Take a look at our new site here <a href="https://socialworkacademypartnership.sthelens.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Social Care Academy - Social Care Recruitment</a> 



The dedication, professionalism and strength of our Children's workforce is demonstrated every day and we are always interested in hearing from qualified social workers who share our commitment and values and would be interested in joining us in one of the following teams:
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<li>Children We Look After</li>
<li>Adoption </li>
<li>Duty Team</li>
<li>Children with Disabilities</li>
<li>Family Help &amp; Protection</li>
</ul>




 
<h2>Benefits That Make A Real Difference To Our Employees</h2>
When you choose to work for St Helens Council and in addition to the £4,000 Financial Gesture for the first 6 qualifying applicants, you will be rewarded with a comprehensive benefits package including a wide range of financial options, benefits and rewards. 
Take a look at what's employee benefits are on offer via the link below, find out more about what it is like to work at St Helens and see what real employees have to say.
<a href="https://jobs.sthelens.gov.uk/CMS/CMSPage/23" target="_blank">St Helens Borough Council | Jobs | Search here for your perfect career - Employee Benefits</a>

St Helens Council is a Disability Confident Leader. This means that the Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within the interview/selection process. Equality &amp; Diversity St Helens Borough Council respects and values the individuality that every employee brings. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation.


Our Social Worker posts are hybrid positions with some home working. 
Posts will require you to be based at our offices and be able to attend the St Helens area regularly as part of your work.
Social Worker posts are subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure and Social Work England Registration. 
We reserve the right to close the advert earlier should we receive a sufficient number of applications.

Social Workers, Children's Services

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Please apply by contacting <a href="mailto:sharedlives@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">sharedlives@wirral.gov.uk</a>



Shared Lives is a care and support service which offers an alternative to supported living or residential care. We support adults to live independently in their community with the support of a family and community network. It can be described as a bit like fostering, but for adults. People are matched based on shared interests, lifestyles, and sense of humour. Shared lives offer a rewarding and flexible way to support someone in your family home.
The people we support attend day service, work placement, volunteer or have day support from another carer Monday to Friday. You will be responsible for supporting an individual, who is carefully matched to your family, with daily living skills on a day-to-day basis. This post provides day support for individuals who may not be suited to day centres or work placements. This can be in the community or in your own home.
The role is very flexible, and you would only provide day support when you are available to do so. This is not a domiciliary care position, and this is not rostered. Many support bookings are for a minimum of 3 hours. As a shared lives carer, you could support- People with Learning disabilities, Autism, Mental health issues, ABI, Mum and baby, Dementia or people who need support after living in a Domestic Violence environment. All you need to be a shared lives carer is an open heart.

Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council

Shared Lives Day Support Carer

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Please apply by contacting <a href="mailto:sharedlives@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">sharedlives@wirral.gov.uk</a>



Shared Lives is a care and support service which offers an alternative to supported living or residential care. We support adults to live independently in their community with the support of a family and community network. It can be described as a bit like fostering, but for adults. People are matched based on shared interests, lifestyles, and sense of humour. Shared lives offer a rewarding and flexible way to support someone in your family home.
The people we support attend day service, work placement, volunteer or have day support from another carer Monday to Friday. You will be responsible for supporting an individual, who is carefully matched to your family, with daily living skills on a short-term basis. This is a post to provide respite support for full time Shared Lives carers and unpaid carers in your own home. The role is very flexible, and you would only provide respite when you are available to do so. As a shared lives carer, you could support- People with Learning disabilities, Autism, Mental health issues, ABI, Mum and baby, Dementia or people who need support after living in a Domestic Violence environment. All you need to be a shared lives carer is a spare room and an open heart.

Shared Lives Respite Carer

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L9-L13
Full Time
Required from 01/01/2026
The Headteacher and Governing Body of Park Primary School are seeking to appoint a committed, enthusiastic, and talented non-teaching Deputy Headteacher to join our team on 1st January 2026, or sooner by mutual agreement.
We are looking for a strategic and inspirational leader with a proven track record in working with others to lead successful school improvement and drive high standards.
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading teaching and learning throughout the school, supporting the Headteacher to ensure the highest possible quality of education and standards across all phases.
We are in pursuit of a leader with the passion and vision to build on our many strengths, nurturing a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence within our vibrant school community. If you are a dedicated educator with a love of learning and a desire to make a difference, we invite you to apply and become an integral part of our school.
We offer:
<ul>
<li>A proactive and supportive Headteacher and Governing Body, committed to developing all staff</li>
<li>A caring, engaged, and proactive school community</li>
<li>A superb, well-resourced school environment</li>
<li>A strong commitment to your ongoing professional development</li>
<li>Enthusiastic, curious children who love to learn</li>
<li>A dedicated and welcoming staff team</li>
</ul>
The successful candidate will:
<ul>
<li>Be an experienced and effective school leader with a proven impact on raising standards</li>
<li>Be a confident and inspirational leader of teaching and learning, with experience across the primary age range</li>
<li>Have a strong understanding of curriculum design and innovation</li>
<li>Demonstrate a deep commitment to inclusive education and the diverse needs of all learners</li>
<li>Be passionate about developing a love of learning across the curriculum</li>
<li>Have excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills</li>
<li>Be flexible, reliable, and a highly effective team player</li>
</ul>
The successful applicant will also support the Headteacher in delivering:
<ul>
<li>Strategic Leadership: contributing to whole-school improvement and development</li>
<li>Academic Excellence: ensuring all pupils achieve their full potential</li>
<li>Wider School Outcomes: supporting personal, social, and emotional development</li>
<li>Culture and Values: promoting our school ethos of School, Family, Community - Together</li>
<li>Innovation: encouraging creative, research-informed approaches to learning and teaching</li>
</ul>
Interviews will take place during week commencing Monday 14th July 2025
Visits to our school are warmly welcomed and encouraged on one of the following tours:
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<li>Friday 13th June at 9am</li>
<li>Friday 13th June at 2pm</li>
<li>Monday 23rd June at 4pm</li>
<li>Wednesday 25th June at 4pm</li>
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Please contact our Business Manager, Helen Tickell, on 0151-638-6008 ext. 4 to book a visit
Application forms and supporting letters should be emailed to <a href="mailto:recruitment@park.wirral.sch.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@park.wirral.sch.uk</a> CVs will not be accepted.
Park Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of sex, race or disability.
Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, as part of our pre-employment due diligence, we will undertake general online searches for all shortlisted candidates. This will include social media websites and video platforms. Online searches will only examine data that is publicly available. Any areas of concern will be discussed during the interview process.

Deputy Headteacher (Non Teaching)

Team Manager – Care LeaversAre you looking for a place where you can make a difference in the lives of children and young people? A place where you're always looking forward, with a strong focus on continuous learning and career progression? Look no further!An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to join our Care Leavers Team in Halton.If you are a children's social care manager or an experienced social worker looking to make your next move, we would love to hear from you.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’.&nbsp;The roles:As the Team Manager for Care Leavers, you will supervise a team of Personal Advisors who support young people who have left care up to the age of 25, in line with legislation.&nbsp;Our team works with young people aged 16-25 and also collaborates with social workers who support most 16-18-year-old children in care to help plan transitions into adulthood.The ideal candidate will have experience and knowledge of Leaving Care legislation, good practice, and guidance, as well as Children in Care legislation.&nbsp;A passion for what it is to be a corporate parent and supporting care-experienced young people is vital for this role.Hours: 37Our 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>The Social Work Academy plays an integral part in supporting our staff in all service areas, with the aim of improving outcomes for our children.&nbsp;We’re a learning and developing Local Authority, with our Executive Director and Director for Children’s Social Care fully involved and supportive of our developing and improvement journey.There is a stable and very experienced Senior Leadership Team in Halton, with supportive and nurturing Service Managers working in our looked after service.The Market Supplement applicable to the advertised role is as follows:For salaries of HBC10 - £8,420Market 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 Emma Wright – <a href="mailto:Emma.Wright@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">Emma.Wright@halton.gov.uk</a>.Interviews are expected to take place on 11th July, but may be earlier.&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.&nbsp;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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Halton Borough Council

Halton Borough Council's Plan

Team Manager - Care Leavers 

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.&nbsp;Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester, as well as close proximity to both Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airports.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’.Our Team:The adult safeguarding team is a small friendly team made up of social workers, safeguarding support officer and admin staff.&nbsp;The main duty of the team is to take receipt of the safeguarding referrals submitted to the local authority, assessing risk, implementing interim safeguarding measures before making a decision around next steps. In addition to this, social workers within the team hold a small case of complex s42 enquiries. We work closely with partner agencies and safeguarding leads. We represent adult social care and several case conferences such as MARAC and MAPPA.Hours: 37 per weekYour Contributions:To work as part of a small and supportive teamTo triage safeguarding concerns made to the local authority in a timely mannerTo identify and assess risk and agree on interim safeguarding measuresTo complete s42 enquiriesTo work in partnership with various agencies and safeguarding leadsOur 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>Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme.</li></ul>Next Steps:Informal discussions welcome to Katy Goodall 0151 511 8289 or Stephanie Grace 0151 511 8660Interviews will take place in July 2025At 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.&nbsp;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 –&nbsp;<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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Social Worker- Adult Safeguarding

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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