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We Are St Helens Borough Council Located in the heart of the Northwest close to Liverpool, Manchester and Lancashire, St Helens is a transformational Council which is passionate and ambitious for the communities we support. We provide a wide range of local authority services to the residents, businesses, schools, and visitors to the borough. We can only do this because of our highly valued, highly skilled workforce. 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. Making A Difference as a Head of Community Support Services Do you have the skills, commitment, ambition, and determination to play a significant role in one of the top-performing Councils in the country? We have a vacancy for a highly motivated individual who wants to play a key role in responding to the challenges and opportunities facing Adult Social Care and Health. As our Head of Adult Community Support Services, you will line manage a team and lead a CQC registered 30 bedded Intermediate Care Unit at Brookfield and our community transport service across St Helens. You will be a strong leader and team player who has a high level of intellectual rigor, negotiation, and motivational skills and is flexible and adaptable to change. In this key role, you will join an Integrated Health and Social Care environment and be expected to work collaboratively with wider Council departments and partners. The successful candidate should have relevant experience and a minimum of 2 years of experience in a management role; you should also be a Registered CQC manager or be working towards/willing to undertake the qualification. Interested to Find Out More? You can review our full job description details, and person specification information here. You are also welcome to contact us for a chat before applying by emailing us at <a href="mailto:lisabirtles@sthelens.gov.uk" target="_blank">lisabirtles@sthelens.gov.uk</a> 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. Equality &amp; Diversity 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 &amp; Diversity at St Helens Council can be found here <a href="https://www.sthelens.gov.uk/equality" target="_blank">https://www.sthelens.gov.uk/equality</a> St Helens Council is a Disability Confident Employer. Disability Confident Employers lead the way in helping to take action that changes attitudes, behaviours, and cultures for the better. NOLAN Principles of Conduct in Public Life. All Council employees are required to abide by the ethical standards embodied by the 7 Nolan Principles: Selflessness, Integrity, Objectivity, Accountability, Openness, Honesty, and Leadership.
 


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. Further information about Equality &amp; Diversity at St Helens Borough Council can be found here <a href="https://www.sthelens.gov.uk/equality" target="_blank">https://www.sthelens.gov.uk/equality</a>
 St Helens Borough Council is a Disability Confident Leader. Disability Confident Leader lead the way in helping to take action that changes attitudes, behaviours, and cultures for the better.

Head of Community Support Services

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We are St Helens Borough Council
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.
Making A Difference as a Contact Cares Advisor in the Adult Social Services Department. St Helens Cares is an innovative approach to delivering Health and Social Care in St Helens; bringing together a wide range of public and community service organisations to work in partnership, with a united goal of improving people’s lives and improving the place as a whole. St Helens Borough Council is proud to be part of this partnership. Contact Cares; has streamlined and simplified the way residents access health and social care services from nursing assessment to social care; reablement to audiology, safeguarding to occupational therapy. Contact Cares is also playing a vital role in the response to the Covid-19 pandemic, supporting vulnerable residents to access the relevant services in times of uncertainty and contributing to the local and regional Test and Trace Service. Based at Nightingale House (adjacent to Whiston Hospital), our Contact Cares Advisers (Customer Service Centre) will operate within a multi-disciplinary health and social care setting from 8am to 10pm, 365 days per year, providing support, guidance, signposting and access to services at the first point of contact. Your role will be to provide a prompt, effective and efficient referral and initial assessment service to inbound customer enquiries. You will have experience of working in a customer focussed environment with confident and clear communication skills. You will also be resilient and able to appropriately deal with sensitive, emotive and challenging health and social care matters. You will work on a shift rota which operates between 8am and 10pm, including weekends (4 weeks in 14 weeks) and bank holidays. Working for St Helens Borough Council · We will provide you with the necessary training and support including track and trace scripts and processes, adult and children safeguarding processes, system training, non-complex assessment training and much more to enable you to successfully undertake the role. On-going training will be provided as the service continues to develop. · We are a strong, resilient Council, that respects and values the individuality and diversity that every employee brings to the Council. · We seek to create a positive, open and progressive working environment. · We offer attractive salary and relocation package · We offer an excellent pension scheme · All Council workplaces have been assessed and are operating in accordance with social distancing guidelines. Interested to Find Out More? For an informal discussion please contact Leisel Pilling on 01744675338.
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.


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. Further information about Equality &amp; Diversity at St Helens Borough Council can be found here <a href="https://www.sthelens.gov.uk/equality" target="_blank">https://www.sthelens.gov.uk/equality</a>
 St Helens Borough Council is a Disability Confident Leader. Disability Confident Leader lead the way in helping to take action that changes attitudes, behaviours, and cultures for the better.

Contact Cares Advisor

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We are St Helens Borough Council
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.
Making a Difference as Team Manager
 Be at the Heart of Social Work for our Children our children know what they want from those of us who have the privilege to work for them. We have all signed up to a Promise to deliver the best that we can alongside our children and their carer’s. This includes offering the best support and holding the highest aspirations for them all. Recently recognised more than once by OFSTED as performing very well, this is a chance for the right person to join us as we continue to achieve great things for our children and their families. We currently have an opening for a Team Manager to join us, working with our partners, social workers, parents and carers as well as for our young people, to enable them to achieve. This is a great time to join the team as we continue to grow as a service, progressing well and offering fantastic opportunities for the right person to grow their career. Our managers work closely with all our partners and share mutual expectations of trust and reliability. At St Helens Council we are committed to working as a close knit and integrated team to deliver the best outcomes for our children. Your qualification continued professional development and experiences will complement the management team in St Helens who in turn will offer you support, the opportunity for further development and the chance to further improve outcomes for our children. You will receive regular supervision and frequent opportunities to be involved in activities both internal and external to the Borough. This is an exciting opportunity for you to utilise existing skills and develop new ones. You will receive continuous support, development, and career progression opportunities on your journey with us. The posts include some home working but will require you to regularly attend the St Helens office and travel around the St Helens and surrounding areas. Interested to Find Out More? You can review our full job description details, and person specification information here. St Helens is a great place to work so why not visit our Children’s Services web page <a href="https://socialcarerecruitment.sthelens.gov.uk/" target="_blank">https://socialcarerecruitment.sthelens.gov.uk/</a> to see what our colleagues have to say and discover our full range of in work benefits. For an informal conversation, please feel free to contact Head of Service Dominic Tumelty via <a href="mailto:dominictumelty@sthelens.gov.uk" target="_blank">dominictumelty@sthelens.gov.uk</a>
 
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.
 
This post is subject Enhanced DBS Disclosure and Social Work England Registration 


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.
 St Helens Borough Council is a Disability Confident Leader. Disability Confident Leader lead the way in helping to take action that changes attitudes, behaviours, and cultures for the better.

Team Manager - Children With Disability

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We are St Helens Borough Council
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.
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.
Making A Difference as a Clerical Officer within Children’s Social Care St. Helens Council is looking for a highly motivated and organised person to join the busy Business Support Team.
Your main role will be to provide clerical support to the Children We Look After, Duty and Family Help and Protection teams within Children's Social Care.
As part of your job you will be responsible for providing excellent customer service either by telephone or via email.
Responding to enquiries and ensuring records are kept up to date.
You must have the ability to work within allocated timescales and will be expected to provide office cover within the team along with other colleagues. You must also have a proven ability to work under pressure in a team environment, possessing ability to use your own initiative.
Working Hours will be 29.6 hours across the week.
This is will be a fixed term contract for 12 months.
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.


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. Further information about Equality &amp; Diversity at St Helens Borough Council can be found here <a href="https://www.sthelens.gov.uk/equality" target="_blank">https://www.sthelens.gov.uk/equality</a>
 St Helens Borough Council is a Disability Confident Leader. Disability Confident Leader lead the way in helping to take action that changes attitudes, behaviours, and cultures for the better.

Clerical Officer - fixed term for 12 months

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We are St Helens Borough Council
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.
Are you passionate about supporting families? Do you believe in the power of early intervention and positive relationships? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
We’re looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and skilled Early Help Programmes Worker to join our friendly team. You’ll play a key role in delivering evidence-based parenting programmes and domestic abuse support programmes, helping families build stronger, safer, and more connected relationships.
This role also supports the Reducing Parental Conflict initiative, funded by the government, which focuses on helping parents/carers communicate better and reduce the impact of conflict on children.
<h3>What You’ll Be Doing:</h3>
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<li>Delivering group and one-to-one parenting programmes that empower and support families.</li>
<li>Facilitating domestic abuse awareness and recovery programmes with empathy and care.</li>
<li>Working closely with Early Help, Children Social Care colleagues and partners to identify families who would benefit from support.</li>
<li>Promoting healthy relationships and reducing parental conflict through structured interventions.</li>
<li>Keeping clear records and contributing to positive outcomes for children and families.</li>
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<h3>What We’re Looking For:</h3>
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<li>Experience working with children, families, or vulnerable adults.</li>
<li>Confidence in delivering group-based programmes.</li>
<li>A good understanding of the challenges families face, especially around parenting and domestic abuse.</li>
<li>A team player with a big heart and a calm, can-do attitude.</li>
<li>Someone who’s organised, reflective, and always learning.</li>
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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.
This post is subject Enhanced DBS Disclosure. 


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.
 St Helens Borough Council is a Disability Confident Leader. Disability Confident Leader lead the way in helping to take action that changes attitudes, behaviours, and cultures for the better.

Early Help Worker - Programmes

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.&nbsp;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;Our Team:Halton’s Children’s Services are excited to welcome a new Resourcing Officer.You’ll be joining a passionate, supportive, and collaborative team that works across the council to make a real difference in the lives of children and families.&nbsp;Working closely with the Director of Children’s Social Care, you will help ensure that our services – particularly around recruitment – are well-managed, responsive, and aligned with our commitment to high-quality care and support.Hours: 37 per weekYour Contributions:As a Resourcing Officer, you’ll play a key role in supporting the Director of Children’s Social Care, helping to drive forward workforce initiatives and key change projects across the service. You’ll be at the heart of our governance processes, ensuring smooth coordination and effective communication.&nbsp;From facilitating high-level meetings with internal teams to working with external partners, this is a dynamic role where no two days are the same.<ul><li>The post holder will be a highly motivated, proactive individual with an excellent understanding of electronic and IT programmes.&nbsp;</li><li>You will assist social work managers in co-ordinating transactional activity relating to hiring manager responsibilities for appointments in both the permanent and temporary labour markets.&nbsp;</li><li>With your experience in recruitment, you will support hiring managers through the key stages of the Council’s recruitment processes, providing comprehensive advice and guidance and practical support in creation of recruitment documentation such as job descriptions, adverts and interview questions.&nbsp;</li><li>You will be responsible for coordinating the collection of operational data to inform hiring decisions and support business cases.&nbsp;This role requires excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage large volumes of data with accuracy and meticulous attention to detail.</li><li>In addition, you will play a key role in ensuring that change projects relating to improving services are supported within children’s services, being able to prioritise to meet the demands of the service.</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</li><li>Free Car Parking at HBC sites</li><li>Flexible working arrangements</li><li>Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme</li></ul>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 Katherine Appleton on <a href="mailto:Katherine.Appleton@Halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">Katherine.Appleton@Halton.gov.uk</a>.Interviews will provisionally take place W/C 7th July.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.&nbsp;We look forward to receiving your application!





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Children's Resourcing Officer

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We are St Helens Borough Council
Located in the heart of the Northwest close to Liverpool, Manchester and Lancashire, St Helens is a transformational Council which is passionate and ambitious for the communities we support. We provide a wide range of local authority services to the residents, businesses, schools, and visitors to the borough. We can only do this because of our highly valued, highly skilled workforce.
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.
Making A Difference as an Assessment and Review Worker in Later Life
We are currently looking to recruit a permanent Assessment &amp; Review Worker into the Later Life, Disability, Mental Health, DOLS and All Age Review Team. The team is based at Forster House and consists of Social Workers and Assessment and Review Workers. The team has a number of functions including managing the reviews across all adult services.
The role of the Assessment and Review Worker is to arrange and manage reviews for individuals who receive support provided by the Local Authority. This will include individuals supported within a variety of settings including in their own home, in residential or nursing care, within sheltered accommodation and supported living settings. The reviews will ensure the support provided continue to meet the individuals care needs as defined under the Care Act 2014.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain and develop experience within a Social Work setting. The team is a supportive team and the Assessment and Review Workers will work alongside Social Workers and Managers.
A good induction and monthly supervision will be provided as well as ongoing peer support.
This Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its clients and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The team has a flexible working arrangement, which means you will be required to divide your working week between home and the designated office.
Interested to Find Out More?
If you would like further information about the posts, please phone the Later Life Team on 01744 675301 and ask to speak to one of the managers.
This post is subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure
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.


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. Further information about Equality &amp; Diversity at St Helens Borough Council can be found here <a href="https://www.sthelens.gov.uk/equality" target="_blank">https://www.sthelens.gov.uk/equality</a>
 St Helens Borough Council is a Disability Confident Leader. Disability Confident Leader lead the way in helping to take action that changes attitudes, behaviours, and cultures for the better.

Assessment & Review Worker - Later Life

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To be considered for this role you must complete the LDST application form available from our website - <a href="https://www.crontonce.co.uk/vacancies/" target="_blank">Vacancies | Cronton Church of England Primary School</a>
 Completed application forms, with covering letter/statement, should be emailed direct to <a href="mailto:lesley.aldridge@ldst.org.uk" target="_blank">lesley.aldridge@ldst.org.uk</a>
 We are unable to accept CV applications, or applications from agencies.



The Governors of Cronton CE Primary School are seeking to appoint a highly effective Pastoral and Safeguarding Leader to work across all areas of our school as part of our Senior Leadership Team. We are looking for somebody with passion and ambition to share our belief that every child should have the opportunity to realise their full potential; be encouraged to raise their aspirations and have the opportunity to learn in an environment that is safe, inspiring and guided by our core Christian values and our school vision – Believe, Enjoy, Succeed, Together.
 Please apply if you are: • Passionate about making a difference in the lives of children • Driven and determined to effect change for our families • Organised, flexible and have excellent communication skills
 Candidates need to be extremely positive and have high expectations of themselves and our pupils. This post is integral to the ethos and provision offered by our school and the successful candidate will be in the privileged position of working closely with our families to ensure our children are safe and receive the support they need. We will offer the successful candidate:
 • A friendly and supportive environment • A chance to make a real difference in the lives of our wonderful children
 This job description is intended to clarify the main duties and responsibilities of the post, but it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the tasks undertaken by the post. The jobholder will be expected to carry out such professional tasks as are commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the post.
 Liverpool Diocesan Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment to keeping children safe. Any offer of employment will be subject to statutory preemployment checks including satisfactory references, online checks, Enhanced DBS, and Barred List checks. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended in 2013 &amp; 2020) and shortlisted candidates will be required to disclose any relevant criminal history prior to interview.
 Candidates should also refer to ‘Guidance for safer working practice for those working with children and young people in education settings’ which can be found by following the link - <a href="https://www.saferrecruitmentconsortium.org/" target="_blank">Safer Recruitment Consortium training information</a>
 Appointment to this post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, 2 satisfactoreferences, and verification of qualifications. The application process for this role is a 3-stage process: • Application form • Task • Interview
Completed application forms, with covering letter/statement, should be emailed direct to <a href="mailto:lesley.aldridge@ldst.org.uk" target="_blank">lesley.aldridge@ldst.org.uk</a>
 We are unable to accept CV applications, or applications from agencies.
 Closing date: Monday 30th June 2025 at 9:00am Interview date: Friday 4th July 2025 School Visits: Tuesday 17th June at 4pmry&nbsp;

Pastoral & Safeguarding Lead

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We are St Helens Borough Council
Located in the heart of the Northwest close to Liverpool, Manchester and Lancashire, St Helens is a transformational Council which is passionate and ambitious for the communities we support. We provide a wide range of local authority services to the residents, businesses, schools, and visitors to the borough. We can only do this because of our highly valued, highly skilled workforce.
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.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitable candidate to join the management team of the CHC and DOLS Team. The management team consists of one Team Manager and one Advanced Practitioner and we report directly to the Head of CHC and DOLS. The team’s base is Forster House and consists of Social Workers, Best Interest Assessors, Assessment and Review Workers and Admin staff. 
The CHC and DOLS Team works with adults age of 18 years and over. The team is busy and the work complex and challenging. As part of the management team you will be expected to cover for the Team Manager when absent and to provide on-going support to the staff within the team.
 The role will be to assist and deputise for the Team Manager, to manage a team of Social Workers, Best Interest Assessors and Assessment and Review Workers to undertake social care assessments, support with participation in health assessments for CHC consideration, social care reviews and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguard Assessments. This will assist to deliver outcome focused support plans for adults with eligible social care needs. To support and undertake staff management, supporting wellbeing, training, and development, working with the standards of conduct, performance and ethics as described by Social Work England.
To drive good practice development and improvement in the service and ensure the safe and effective delivery of services to adults with eligible social care needs. To take a lead role supporting social work staff with complex cases.
The team is a supportive team and we work closely with our health colleagues from the ICB. A good induction and monthly supervision will be provided.
The team has a flexible working arrangement, which means you will be required to divide your working week between home and the designated office.
This Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its clients and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our current benefits package for this role includes: ·Free parking in specified “agile working hubs.”
·Additional holiday purchase scheme .Monthly supervision and annual appraisal. .You must be a qualified social worker registered with Social Work England. Interested to Find Out More? You can review our full job description details, and person specification information here.
 For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Gemma Thompson Team Manager of CHC and DOLS team via email <a href="mailto:Gemmathompson@sthelens.gov.uk" target="_blank">Gemmathompson@sthelens.gov.uk</a> or telephone 01744 673438. 
We welcome and encourage visits to the team before applying for the post, if this is something you would like please contact the team and we will be happy to arrange it. This post is subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure 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.


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. Further information about Equality &amp; Diversity at St Helens Borough Council can be found here <a href="https://www.sthelens.gov.uk/equality" target="_blank">https://www.sthelens.gov.uk/equality</a>
 St Helens Borough Council is a Disability Confident Leader. Disability Confident Leader lead the way in helping to take action that changes attitudes, behaviours, and cultures for the better.

Advanced Practitioner

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We are St Helens Borough Council
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.
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to apply for the position of Rehabilitation Officer for Vision Impaired people in St Helens.
To provide a comprehensive rehabilitation service for visually impaired adults in order to develop and maintain the individual’s maximum level of independence. Key roles will include:
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<li>Assessment: specialist assessment of a person’s functional vision and the relationship of this to all aspects of daily life and its impact on any other disability the person may have; identifying strengths, needs and possible solutions; agreeing goals and an ‘action plan’ to achieve those goals.</li>
<li>Eye conditions: non-medical knowledge of eye conditions that can cause sight loss, in order to understand how those conditions may affect how a person uses their sight and the implications of their diagnosis for the future.</li>
<li>Low vision: specialist knowledge and skills in using low vision devices such as optical magnifiers, high-tech video magnifiers, computers and close circuit TV; the use of non-optical devices, and training a person to make the most of their vision by using specific sight strategies.</li>
<li>Orientation and mobility: working with people to increase their confidence to move around safely both indoors and outdoors; providing training in the use of mobility aids, such as white canes; route training in specific areas e.g. teaching the route to the shops or work; learning orientation skills to know where you are in your environment and to be able to interpret what the environment can tell you.</li>
<li>Independent living/daily living skills: developing a person’s activities of daily living e.g. preparing and cooking meals and drinks; managing household tasks, such as laundry, cleaning, personal finances and money transactions; personal care, such as getting dressed, applying make-up, shaving, cutting nails; identifying and taking medication appropriately</li>
<li>Communication skills: developing communication and information skills for a visually impaired person may involve using a number of formats such as print, audio or tactile systems like Moon or Braille. It may also encompass a number of platforms or settings including computer, tablet or smartphone with or without specialist access-software. Communication-skill development is of particular importance when working with someone who has dual-sensory loss.</li>
<li>Assist the Senior Rehabilitation Officer in developing the Visual Impairment service for St Helens residents This is an exciting opportunity for the successful applicant to work alongside a dynamic and innovative team, promoting independence and maximizing quality of life for those who experience sight loss and visual impairment. The role encompasses Low Vision Assessment at our clinic and community based assessments with people in their own homes in the community, including mobility training. Should applicants wish to discuss the role, informally please contact the Senior Rehabilitation Officer on 01744675212 or alternatively you can email for further information on <a href="mailto:debbieallen@sthelens.gov.uk" target="_blank">debbieallen@sthelens.gov.uk</a>.</li>
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