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The Safer Recruitment & Employment Policy and the Disclosures for Recruitment Procedure can be found at : <a href=\"https://www.wirral.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/job-vacancies/safer-recruitment-and-employment\">https://www.wirral.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/job-vacancies/safer-recruitment-and-employment</a></p>\n<p>If you’re already a Wirral Council employee, and as part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we're passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. 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We encourage people from diverse backgrounds, who share our values and our commitment to inclusion to apply for roles with us.</p>\n<p>We want you to be your best at work, we create the conditions to help you thrive and we mirror this in our recruitment process. 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This includes a protected caseload, dedicated time for study, a tailored training package and additional reflective supervisions. You will be allocated an ASYE assessor who works alongside you and your line manager to ensure you are supported throughout your first year in practice and beyond.</p>\n<p>The Social Work Academy supports our experienced practitioners also, and we offer the opportunity for progression and continued professional development which includes a focus on your development including opportunities to become a practice educator, work with our local universities on delivering course material to student and progression to advanced practitioner. We have strong links to our local Universities and we offer specialist training and membership of Research in Practice. We aim to support you throughout your career whether you want to progress through a specialism, management pathways or teaching.</p>\n<p>At Halton, we have a well-established, settled and experienced Senior Leadership Team and the Children in Care Team has a nurturing and very experienced Service Manager who ensures our children at the centre of our decision making.</p>\n<p>We are a learning and developing authority and we have the full support from our Executive Director and Director of Children’s Services.</p>\n<p><strong><em>To apply for this post you must be a qualified social worker ideally with post qualifying experience within a statutory children’s social care setting, along with knowledge and understanding of working with children in care and care leavers and our key partners as a corporate parent. Full Social Work Qualification is required. In addition, this post is subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure, a UK driving licence and access to a vehicle os required and Social Work England Registration.</em></strong></p>\n<p>For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Lyndsey Ratcliffe (Service Manager Children in Care and Care Leavers) on 0151 511 8594</p>\n<p>Interviews will be held: 18/12/2024</p>\n<p><strong>The Market Supplement applicable to the advertised role is as follows: </strong></p>\n<p><strong>For salaries of HBC 7 and HBC8 - £2,710 per annum</strong></p>\n<p><strong>For salaries of HBC 9 - £3,710 per annum</strong></p>\n<p>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. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. 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The team is a busy social work team responsible for supporting adults who live within the borough who have complex and enduring mental health needs.</p>\n<p>Come and join the Mental Health Social Work Team- Runcorn/Widnes and Older Person’s CMHT in Halton. We are a small local authority which does not take long to travel across the borough. Halton is close to motorway networks including the M6, M62, M56 etc. We have a base in Vine Street Resource Centre- Widnes and The Brooker Centre- Runcorn- this offers flexibility to the team. Halton Borough Council also provide a generous car user allowance and a flexible working week. 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 wor<em>k.</em></p>\n<p><strong><em> </em></strong>The Mental Health social work team works with adults, who meet the criteria in line with the Care Act and require support in relation to their mental health. We work closely with our Mental Health Trust colleagues to provide a responsive, holistic and recovery focussed response to adults with complex mental health needs.</p>\n<p><strong><em> </em></strong>We are a well-established and stable team with supportive management. The managers in the team are experienced AMHP’s who will offer support and guidance. Our team has a mixture of experienced practitioners all willing to support new members to the team. We are a friendly and welcoming team. We are looking for an experienced social worker who has experience working in mental health in a community setting. Preferably we are looking for qualified Approved Mental Health Professionals- however for the right candidate we are willing to consider those who are passionate about the role and would like to train to be an AMHP in the future.</p>\n<p><strong>Our Story:</strong></p>\n<p>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, as well as close proximity to both Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airports.</p>\n<p>Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. It’s an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services.</p>\n<p><strong>We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘<em>our colleagues’</em>.</strong> </p>\n<p><strong>Your Contributions</strong></p>\n<p>HBC 8, Spinal Points 28-31 (£37,938 - £40,476 per annum) Experienced Social Worker </p>\n<p>HBC 9, Spinal Points 32-35 (£41,511 - £44,711 per annum) Approved Mental Health Professional. AMHP’s will also attract an additional £2000 per annum retainer allowance.</p>\n<p> You must be a qualified social worker registered with Social Work England, and a qualified Approved Mental Health Professional in order to perform the statutory duties of an AMHP for Halton Borough Council. As an Approved Mental Health Professional we also offer an additional £2,000 per year allowance and Essential Car user. The day time AMHP service includes the working hours between 9am- 5pm Monday- Friday. Relevant training is also provided to ensure professional development, access to support/advice, regular supervision with the AMHP Lead and monthly AMHP forums- where there will be cake!</p>\n<p><strong>Our Offer</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>A market supplement for Approved Mental Health Professionals of an additional £2,000pa, pro-rata.</li>\n<li>In Halton, we strive to provide excellent and flexible support for our employees allowing access to a wide range of professional development and training opportunities.</li>\n<li>Halton Council are committed to flexible working. You will be supported through supervision to ensure your wellbeing is fully protected while you work.</li>\n<li>As a Local Authority we are passionate about supporting Career progression and development, this involves programmes such as; Practice Educator Course, Best Interest Assessor, Approved Mental Health Professionals, Management progression</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service</li>\n<li>Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions</li>\n<li>3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Investment in your personal development</li>\n<li>Free Car Parking at HBC sites</li>\n<li>Car leasing schemes</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Next Steps:</strong></p>\n<p><strong>For an informal discussion about this post, please contact (Steve Westhead/Maria Stracey) <a href=\"mailto:steve.westhead@halton.gov.uk\">steve.westhead@halton.gov.uk</a> or Maria.stracey@halton.gov.uk </strong></p>\n<p><strong>We encourage all applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible as recruitment for this vacancy will be taking place throughout the duration of the advert.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values</strong>.</p>\n<p><strong>We look forward to receiving your application!</strong></p>\n<p><em>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. 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\">resourcing@halton.gov.uk</a></em></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£41,511 - £44,711 (Pro Rata) per annum","publishDate":"2024-11-08T11:43:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-31T23:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/b14a1fb0-57cd-4187-a043-2585468bf4a7.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e634f4ee-8fb3-4a24-8fd7-882ea2591455","title":"Occupational Therapist","employer":"Cheshire West & Chester Council","department":"Abbey School","location":"Chester","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Based in the heart of Chester City Centre, Abbey School is an Independent Special School for young people with autism aged 4-19 years whom may have additional learning difficulties and behaviours that challenge.</p>\n<p>Join our dynamic team as an experienced Occupational Therapist! <br>If you are qualified, passionate about SEND, and align with our vision and values, we want to hear from you. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to make a real difference – get in touch with us today!</p>\n<p>• Full time <br>• Start Date: As soon as possible</p>\n<p>Please note, this position is not suitable for newly qualified Occupational Therapists.</p>\n<p><strong>Key responsibilities:</strong><br>• Providing occupational therapy support to children and young people aged 4-19 with complex autism, learning difficulties, and challenging behaviours<br>• Collaborating with a trans-disciplinary team to ensure each pupil’s needs are understood, effectively planned for, and closely monitored<br>• Advising the teaching team on pupil development to achieve optimal outcomes for each child and young person<br>• Delivering both direct and indirect therapy to individuals and groups of pupils</p>\n<p>For more information about this opportunity, please visit https://abbeyschool.com/recruitment/</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£35,556 - £42,887","publishDate":"2024-11-06T14:59:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-06T09:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/7e498df1-fcc5-4b43-b6c6-d4009191dbd4.JPG","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"0ec3e196-46c9-4784-971a-f1b53132dba3","title":"Social Worker Band 6","employer":"Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council","department":"","location":"Stein Centre, St Catherine's Hospital","locationType":2,"description":"<h3>Job overview</h3>\n<p><strong>**We offer a relocation package of up to £8,000**</strong></p>\n<p>The relocation package is for anyone who would need to relocate in order to take up employment with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership. Terms and conditions apply.</p>\n<p>We have several posts for experienced enthusiastic social workers to work in our Wirral Based Community Mental Health Teams. You need at least two years post qualification experience. We are an All Age Adult Mental Health Service.</p>\n<p>We have been integrated for many years with our health colleagues and this provides a supportive place and multi-disciplinary team working environment.</p>\n<p>You will provide an important and valued professional function working with some of the most vulnerable people in society. Your professional expertise and approach will ensure individual needs and aspirations are always supported, management of risk and safeguarding is of paramount importance.</p>\n<p>Our Trust has signed up to the Think Ahead Programme to ensure we look at the future of social workers in mental health.</p>\n<p>Travel is an essential part of this job and therefore you need access to transport.</p>\n<p>You must hold a <strong> </strong>Social Work Qualification, and be registered with Social Work England. Experience of working with Older adults with mental health needs would be an advantage.</p>\n<p><strong>**We offer a relocation package of up to £8,000**</strong></p>\n<p>Please see information below.</p>\n<h3>Main duties of the job</h3>\n<p>As an experienced social worker you can expect to have a capped caseload and be supported in relation to your ongoing development in the area of Mental Health You need to have a passion/interest in mental health and there will be opportunities in the future to train as an AMHP. Ideal to have some experience of BIA DOLS Court of protection work complex safeguarding social care act.</p>\n<p>You will need to be compliant with the Social Care Act, Safeguarding, Human Rights Act, Mental Capacity Act and associated Codes of Practice for this this role.</p>\n<p>You will need to have experience of working with the service user group and be able to use social work methods to promote positive change, independence and wellbeing in accordance with assessed need, whilst promoting choice and control for adults and carers.</p>\n<p>Working knowledge of relevant legislation and ability to apply legislation to practice including the Children Act 1989 and good IT skills to support accurate and timely case recordings.</p>\n<h3>Working for our organisation</h3>\n<p>CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care – including the provision of three GP surgeries.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.</p>\n<p>We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you. </p>\n<p><br>CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences. </p>\n<p>To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This aims to give you all the knowledge and guidance to help you grow and flourish with CWP.</p>\n<p><strong>We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.</strong></p>\n<h3>Detailed job description and main responsibilities</h3>\n<p>Please download a copy of the job description for full details.</p>\n<p>Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust’s Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a <em><strong>Values Based Interview/Assessment</strong></em><strong>,</strong> which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust’s Values and Behaviours which are ‘the 6 Cs’ Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. The supporting information section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trust’s Values and associated behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.</p>\n<p> An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website <a href=\"https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cwp.nhs.uk%2Fcompleting-application-guidance&data=05%7C02%7Camanda.male1%40nhs.net%7C62e5826a0b894074363908dc8ab941e6%7C37c354b285b047f5b22207b48d774ee3%7C0%7C0%7C638537775474775946%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Uj26iHNU%2Fa62ZjuuGIMrle9P7nWVdTEXjQjPpLpGN%2FA%3D&reserved=0\">https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/completing-application-guidance</a>. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email – <a href=\"mailto:cwp.recruitment@nhs.net\">cwp.recruitment@nhs.net</a> or by calling 01244 393100.</p>\n<p>If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the ‘essential’ criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer ‘YES’ to the question: ‘Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?’</p>\n<p>Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.</p>\n<p>CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a ‘Silver’ award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).</p>\n<p>The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.</p>\n<p>Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies.</p>\n<p>New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.</p>\n<p>Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.</p>\n<p>If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.</p>\n<p>Good luck with your application. 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We have a limited number of vacancies remaining.<br><br>Located in the heart of the Northwest close to Liverpool, Manchester and Lancashire, St Helens is a modernising Council which is passionate and ambitious for the children and families we support, our communities and our workforce. As part of our transformation journey, we continue to build on our progress and put children firmly at the centre of our care. We can only do this because of our highly valued, skilled, and supported workforce. St Helens Borough Council is on a mission to be a leading Council for best practice and an employer of choice for individuals seeking a rewarding role and career.<br><br>Working as part of our Duty team at St Helens Borough Council means you will enjoy a wide range of competitive salary and benefits, flexible working, and continuous development at all career stages. We are a strong, resilient Council, that respects and values the individuality and diversity that every employee brings We encourage applications from all sections of the community to enable us to represent the neighbourhoods in which we serve.<br><br>Making a difference at St Helens as a Social Worker in Duty.<br><br>Joining us as a qualified social worker in Duty means you will be acting as invaluable resource to the team and department working in a diverse, challenging and rewarding environment. If you are a social worker who really likes to make a difference, is keen to develop and is keen to take on the challenge then you can read our full job description and person specification criteria documents for full information along with application submission information.<br><br>The role of a duty social worker is both exciting, fast paced and rewarding. You will be working in a team of 5 other social workers and will be always supported by an assistant team manager and team manager, where you will be offered regular formal and informal supervision and support. St Helens practice improvement team also works alongside teams to offer support in developing practice and there will also be lots of training opportunities to develop your practice further and to support achieving your future goals in your career.<br><br>The Duty team is made up of 4 teams in total meaning you will be on duty receiving referrals and progressing assessments for children and their families one in every 4 weeks. You will have experience of undertaking child protection investigations, supporting children in need and developing plans to reduce risk and improve outcomes for children and young people. You will work alongside many partners in developing these plans some of which will be the police, health, and education. You will be able to shine and show your excellent communication skills and be great at being organised, your direct work with children will show and demonstrate a child’s lived experience which will be central to your planning and support to families.<br><br>This is a great opportunity to join the St Helens team. St Helens is a great place to work so why not see what our colleagues have to say and to discover our full range of in work benefits. Whether you be at the beginning of your career as an ASYE or a more experienced social worker St Helens will have something for you in terms of opportunities and development.<br><br>We understand that you may have some questions so if you would like to explore any aspect of this role before applying you are welcome to discuss this with us by submitting an expression of interest request to socialcarerecruitment@sthelens.gov.uk and a member of the Duty team will be in touch to discuss any questions you might have.<br><br>This is a hybrid position with some home working; however, the post will require you to be based at our offices in St Helens and be able to attend the St Helens area regularly as part of your work.<br><br>Thank you for your interest in working for us at Children’s Services St Helens Borough Council and we look forward to receiving your application.<br><br>Thank you for your interest in working for us.<br>If you are experiencing issues with applying online, you can contact a member of the team at Recruitment@sthelens.gov.uk and a form will be sent to you to complete.<br><br>St Helens Council is a Disability Confident Employer. 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As part of our transformation journey, we continue to build on our progress and put children firmly at the centre of our care. We can only do this because of our highly valued, skilled, and supported workforce.<br><br>Are you an experienced Social Worker with more than 2 or more than years post qualifying experience in Children's Social Work? You are just who we are looking for!<br><br>Working as part of our Assessment Team at St Helens Borough Council means you will enjoy a wide range of competitive salary and benefits, flexible working, and continuous development at all career stages. We are a strong, resilient Council, that respects and values the individuality and diversity that every employee brings. We encourage applications from all sections of the community to enable us to represent the neighbourhoods in which we serve.<br><br>Making a difference at St Helens as a Senior Social Worker in Assessment.<br><br>Joining us as a Senior Social Worker in Assessment means you will provide expertise commensurate with your role, experience and grade acting as invaluable resource to the team and department working in a diverse, challenging and rewarding environment. If you are a social worker who really likes to make a difference, is keen to develop and is keen to take on the challenge then please read our full job description and person specification criteria documents for full information along with application submission information.<br><br>St Helens is a great place to work so why not see what our colleagues have to say and to discover our full range of in work benefits. We understand that you may have some questions so if you would like to explore any aspect of this role before applying you are welcome to discuss this with us by submitting an expression of interest request to socialcarerecruitment@sthelens.gov.uk and a member of the Assessment team will be in touch to discuss any questions you might have.<br><br>This is a hybrid position with some home working, however the post will require you to be based at our offices in St Helens and be able to attend the St Helens area regularly as part of your work.<br><br>Thank you for your interest in working for us at Children’s Services St Helens Borough Council and we look forward to receiving your application.<br><br>Thank you for your interest in working for us.<br>If you are experiencing issues with applying online, you can contact a member of the team at Recruitment@sthelens.gov.uk and a form will be sent to you to complete.<br><br>St Helens Council is a Disability Confident Employer. 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.<br><br>Equality & Diversity<br>St Helens 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. Further information about Equality & Diversity at St Helens Council can be found here https://www.sthelens.gov.uk/equality<br>St Helens Council is a Disability Confident Employer. 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As part of our transformation journey, we continue to build on our progress and put children firmly at the centre of our care. We can only do this because of our highly valued, skilled, and supported workforce. St Helens council is on a mission to be a leading Council for best practice and an employer of choice for individuals seeking a rewarding role and career.<br><br>Working as part of our Adoption Team at St Helens Council means you will enjoy a wide range of competitive salary and benefits, flexible working, and continuous development at all career stages. We are a strong, resilient Council, that respects and values the individuality and diversity that every employee brings We encourage applications from all sections of the community to enable us to represent the neighbourhoods in which we serve.<br><br>Making a difference at St Helens as a Senior Social Worker in Adoption.<br><br>Joining us as an experienced Social Worker in Adoption means you will provide expertise commensurate with your role, experience and grade acting as invaluable resource to the team and department working in a diverse, challenging and rewarding environment. If you are an experienced social worker who really likes to make a difference and is keen to take on the challenge then, you can read our full job description and person specification criteria documents for full information along with application submission information.<br><br>St Helens is a great place to work so why not see what our colleagues have to say and to discover our full range of in work benefits. We understand that you may have some questions so if you would like to explore any aspect of this role before applying you are welcome to discuss this with us by submitting an expression of interest request to socialcarerecruitment@sthelens.gov.uk and a member of the Fostering & Adoption team will be in touch to discuss any questions you might have.<br><br>This is a hybrid position with some home working, however the post will require you to be based at our offices in St Helens and be able to attend the St Helens area regularly as part of your work.<br><br>Thank you for your interest in working for Children’s Services St Helens Council and we look forward to receiving your application.<br><br>Thank you for your interest in working for us.<br>If you are experiencing issues with applying online, you can contact a member of the team at Recruitment@sthelens.gov.uk and a form will be sent to you to complete.<br><br>St Helens Council is a Disability Confident Employer. 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.<br><br>Equality & Diversity<br>St Helens 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. Further information about Equality & Diversity at St Helens Council can be found here https://www.sthelens.gov.uk/equality<br>St Helens Council is a Disability Confident Employer. 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We’ve got ambitious targets to meet and to achieve everything we have promised to our residents, we need people who are ready to deliver the very best for our communities and show how they can #BeTheDifference. Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents, defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services. If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey, then this could be the perfect job for you.</p>\n<p>We are currently accepting applications for an Experienced Social Workers for our Adult Safeguarding(MASH) Team.</p>\n<p>You will be responsible for the screening of adult safeguarding concerns and undertaking of section 42 enquiries as per Care Act duties.</p>\n<p>You will have a demonstrable ability to build positive working relationships with service users and professionals, as well as sound working knowledge of legislative frameworks and guidance relevant to safeguarding including the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act. </p>\n<p>We are a supportive and nurturing team, committed to staff development and progression to support you in achieving your ambitions. In this role you will have access to a range of learning and development opportunities provided by a dedicated Professional Standards Team, to both support your practice and to enable self-development and resilience building.</p>\n<p>This is an opportunity to develop excellent risk management skills, working closely with vulnerable adults and their families to deliver positive outcomes that put the persons views and wishes at the heart of our work.</p>\n<p>Don’t miss out on this fantastic next step in your social work career.</p>\n<p>Working Hours: 36 hours per week, various shift patterns (7.2 hour days) to cover 8am-8pm service, 7 days a week (weekends 9-5pm on a rota basis).</p>\n<p>We would like to offer a Social Worker the opportunity to join our team and contribute to the valuable work of our team.</p>\n<p>If you are interested in discussing the role further, please contact Team Manager Charlotte Cleary via email charlottecleary@wirral.gov.uk</p>\n<p>This post requires a DBS check. The Safer Recruitment & Employment Policy and the Disclosures for Recruitment Procedure can be found at : <a href=\"https://www.wirral.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/job-vacancies/safer-recruitment-and-employment\">https://www.wirral.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/job-vacancies/safer-recruitment-and-employment</a></p>\n<p>The Council has a visa sponsorship license and is therefore able to offer certificates of sponsorship to non-UK residents through the skilled-worker route for this role. In order to qualify for this, applicants must be Registered with Social Work England, and require sponsorship.</p>\n<p>Please note that the certificate of sponsorship alone is not a visa: an individual will still need to apply for and receive their visa to have the Right to Work in the UK.</p>\n<p>If you’re already a Wirral Council employee, and as part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we're passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk\">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p>If you are a Wirral resident, are unemployed or out of work, and require help with your application, please contact Involve Northwest’s employment and skills team on <a href=\"mailto:info@involvenorthwest.org.uk\">info@involvenorthwest.org.uk</a> or contact 0151 644 4500 or 0151 652 4349.</p>\n<p><strong>Working at Wirral</strong></p>\n<p>You’ll also want to know what it’s like to work here so, as a start:</p>\n<p>Our values are more than just pieces of paper on our walls! We’ve all played a role in developing these, so they reflect the immense pride we have in what we do, what matters to us, what inspires us and inform how we think, approach things and behave.</p>\n<p>We believe in ensuring staff are well looked after, staff wellbeing is a priority for us. We’re serious about recognising and rewarding people for the great things they do. You’ll benefit from our track record of developing, growing and investing in our people.</p>\n<p>We have a range of staff benefits including staff discounts, an excellent pension scheme which includes a generous employer contribution rate, immediate life cover and ill-health protection. We have a strong flexible working approach, hybrid working, family-friendly employment initiatives and an annual leave package starting with 28 days leave plus public holidays.</p>\n<p>We have an inclusive, engaged culture, everyone has a voice, everyone is valued for their contribution and understands the role they play in delivering our strategic priorities.</p>\n<p>Each voice is heard, each contribution valued. We embrace diversity in our workforce and recognise it is critical to our success. We support an inclusive culture that champions differences and nurtures a sense of belonging. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds, who share our values and our commitment to inclusion to apply for roles with us.</p>\n<p>We want you to be your best at work, we create the conditions to help you thrive and we mirror this in our recruitment process. If you’d like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process to make it barrier-free and as accessible as possible please contact <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk\">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p><em>Please note that in accordance with the Council’s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.</em></p>\n<p><em>It is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Council's Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package, unless in exceptional circumstances.</em></p>\n<p><em>Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date.</em></p>\n<p><em>We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications.</em></p>\n<p><em>Applications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration. 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Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents, defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services. If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey, then this could be the perfect job for you.</p>\n<p>We are currently advertising for a Social Worker within the Community Integrated Response Team (CIRT); Urgent Community Response (UCR)- 2-hour response service. UCR team is co-located with NHS colleagues in St Catherine's Health Centre. UCR team works collaboratively across a multi-disciplinary team, which includes Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Community Paramedics, Virtual Frailty Ward professionals, Health Care Assistants and Social Care- An admission prevention service, providing people with urgent assessments, care and treatment in their own home for a short time. This service is for those people who may otherwise be at imminent risk of hospital admission.</p>\n<p>The Successful candidate will have a key role to play in supporting the delivery of the Personalisation and inclusion Pathways for Adults and Carers ensuring legal framework of the Care Act 2014. Wirral Council are using the 3 Conversations model (3C¿s) across all Adult Social Care teams. The ethos of the model is to identify individual’s strengths and aspirations to maximise their independence and wellbeing. If you are qualified Social Worker looking for a career where you can make a difference, this role is an ideal opportunity.</p>\n<p>Working Hours: 36 hours per week, various shift patterns (7.2 hour days) to cover 8am-8pm service, 7 days a week (weekends 9-5pm on a rota basis).</p>\n<p>We would like to offer a Social Worker the opportunity to join our team and contribute to the valuable work of our team.</p>\n<p>If you are interested in discussing the role further, please contact Team Manager Karen Kelly via email <a href=\"mailto:karenkelly@wirral.gov.uk\">karenkelly@wirral.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p>This post requires a DBS check. The Safer Recruitment & Employment Policy and the Disclosures for Recruitment Procedure can be found at : <a href=\"https://www.wirral.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/job-vacancies/safer-recruitment-and-employment\">https://www.wirral.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/job-vacancies/safer-recruitment-and-employment</a></p>\n<p>The Council has a visa sponsorship license and is therefore able to offer certificates of sponsorship to non-UK residents through the skilled-worker route for this role. In order to qualify for this, applicants must be Registered with Social Work England, and require sponsorship.</p>\n<p>Please note that the certificate of sponsorship alone is not a visa: an individual will still need to apply for and receive their visa to have the Right to Work in the UK.</p>\n<p>If you’re already a Wirral Council employee, and as part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we're passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk\">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p>If you are a Wirral resident, are unemployed or out of work, and require help with your application, please contact Involve Northwest’s employment and skills team on <a href=\"mailto:info@involvenorthwest.org.uk\">info@involvenorthwest.org.uk</a> or contact 0151 644 4500 or 0151 652 4349.</p>\n<p><strong>Working at Wirral</strong></p>\n<p>You’ll also want to know what it’s like to work here so, as a start:</p>\n<p>Our values are more than just pieces of paper on our walls! We’ve all played a role in developing these, so they reflect the immense pride we have in what we do, what matters to us, what inspires us and inform how we think, approach things and behave.</p>\n<p>We believe in ensuring staff are well looked after, staff wellbeing is a priority for us. We’re serious about recognising and rewarding people for the great things they do. You’ll benefit from our track record of developing, growing and investing in our people.</p>\n<p>We have a range of staff benefits including staff discounts, an excellent pension scheme which includes a generous employer contribution rate, immediate life cover and ill-health protection. We have a strong flexible working approach, hybrid working, family-friendly employment initiatives and an annual leave package starting with 28 days leave plus public holidays.</p>\n<p>We have an inclusive, engaged culture, everyone has a voice, everyone is valued for their contribution and understands the role they play in delivering our strategic priorities.</p>\n<p>Each voice is heard, each contribution valued. We embrace diversity in our workforce and recognise it is critical to our success. We support an inclusive culture that champions differences and nurtures a sense of belonging. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds, who share our values and our commitment to inclusion to apply for roles with us.</p>\n<p>We want you to be your best at work, we create the conditions to help you thrive and we mirror this in our recruitment process. If you’d like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process to make it barrier-free and as accessible as possible please contact <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk\">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p><em>Please note that in accordance with the Council’s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.</em></p>\n<p><em>It is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Council's Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package, unless in exceptional circumstances.</em></p>\n<p><em>Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date.</em></p>\n<p><em>We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications.</em></p>\n<p><em>Applications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration. 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We are looking for experienced Lead Practitioners (x 1 North and x1 South) to join our supportive and forward-looking teams, with new developments on the horizon which encourage innovative and creative practice.</p>\n<p>We require the successful applicants to have the skills, knowledge and enthusiasm to deliver effective management support while meeting stringent and defined targets and timescales. Key duties include managing allocation and duty function for the community teams, driving up quality and improved standards, supporting and managing staff to undertake Care Act assessments, person-centred support plans, outcome-focused risk assessments, Capacity assessments and best interest documents. Work includes multi-agency working, working with commissioning staff to monitor and develop services, Court of Protection work and deputising for the team manager when required (this list is not exhaustive).</p>\n<p><strong>Who are we?</strong></p>\n<p>Sefton is a diverse and exciting local authority that is on a journey of aspiration and ambition as it works towards delivering its 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.</p>\n<p><strong>Sefton as a Place to Live and Work</strong></p>\n<p>Boasting 22 miles of stunning coastline, Sefton is a leading coastal tourist destination with a flourishing visitor economy. Spanning the busy Port of Liverpool, the famous Antony Gormley’s ‘Another Place’ installation, attractive beaches and dunes, to the resort town of Southport, the diversity of the Borough provides a unique mix of urban and natural setting.</p>\n<p>This is a diverse and exciting Borough where people can enjoy a great work-life balance. With excellent transport links, Sefton is well placed for accessing cities across the Northwest, including Liverpool, Manchester and areas such as the Wirral, Halton and Knowsley.</p>\n<p>This is an exciting time to come and work with us. We want to hear from people who possess drive and passion. We need committed, experienced Lead Practitioners to support our development, improvement plans and outcomes for vulnerable adults in our community.</p>\n<p>We will offer robust supervision, opportunities for continuous professional development, and a firm commitment to your personal development.</p>\n<p>The successful candidate must be motivated and committed, with a range of skills and experience to strengthen an established and developing teams. 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We can only do this because of our highly valued, highly skilled workforce.<br><br>Working together, our workplace vision and values guide our organisation, and the contribution of our workforce is key to our culture journey. Employees with us receive a wide range of benefits including well-being in work, financial benefits, ways of working and learning and development support.<br><br>Making A Difference as an Approved Mental health Professional in the Working Age Social Work Team<br><br>An exciting opportunity has arisen within the AMHP Service for St Helens Borough Council. Under the Regulations to Mental Health Act 1983, the Council has a statutory duty/responsibility to ensure that AMHP (Approved Mental Health Professional) provision is available over a twenty-four-hour period, 7 days per week.<br><br>During the day, AMHP provision is situated within the Working Age Social Work Team. This provision ends at 17.15 but the current AMHPs are often working past core hours. 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Next review due March 2025.<br><br>·Out of hours enhanced payment available, should there be a requirement to work outside the hours of 16.00 till 20.00 to complete the statutory elements of a Mental Health Act Assessment, CTO or other work under the remit of the MHA 1983.<br><br>·Free parking in specified “agile working hubs.”<br><br>·Additional holiday purchase scheme<br><br>Monthly supervision including group AMHP supervision and annual appraisal.<br><br>·Flexible working schemes with the possibility to accrue an additional flexi day’s leave per month.<br><br>.You will must be a qualified social worker registered with Social Work England, and a qualified Approved Mental Health Professional in order to perform the statutory duties of an AMHP for St Helens Borough Council. we also applications from other professionals who hold the AMHP qualification.<br><br>Interested to Find Out More?<br>You can review our full job description details, and person specification information here.<br>For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Lianne Stylianou, AMHP Lead, 07825341025 or email at liannestylianou@sthelens.gov.uk<br><br>This post is subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure<br>Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications and encourage you to apply early, to avoid disappointment.<br><br>Equality & Diversity<br>St Helens Council respects and values the individuality that every employee brings. 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