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Assistant Team Manager, Children's Services
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 Assistant Team Manager in Children’s Services
An opportunity has arisen to recruit to a fixed term contract for an assistant team manager post in Duty due to an internal promotion. There is a high likelihood this could be extended beyond 31/03/2026.
This is a pivotal role in our teams, supporting the management of, and leading a team of qualified social care staff and support workers, who undertake children’s social care safeguarding assessments, support, and intervention services to vulnerable children.
To apply for this post, we will need you to have a knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and associated guidance with reference to the Council’s duties and responsibilities, knowledge and understanding of complex child protection issues, an understanding of child development and the impact of abuse and deprivation on development and an understanding of the concept of working in partnership with families.
We are seeking individuals with a minimum of 3 years post- qualification experience in a social work setting including child protection work. You will have CQSW, CSS, Dip SW Registered Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England, or will apply for registration before taking up the post. 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.
This post is subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure and Social Work Registration
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.
You can also contact us first for a chat before applying or to submit your CV in the first instance you can do this by emailing us at <a href="mailto:socialcarerecruitment@sthelens.gov.uk" target="_blank">socialcarerecruitment@sthelens.gov.uk</a>
Thank you for your interest in working for us.
 


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.

Assistant Team Manager - Duty Fixed term until 31/03/2026

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Please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification and should be a maximum of 1-2 pages.
Please note if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted. To upload your CV you will need to click on the link below and create an account with Jobs Go Public if you have not already done so.
You will also be required to input your name and email address and will be invited to complete an equal opportunities questionnaire.
Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024.
We are an Accredited employer under the <a href="https://www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/fair-employment-charter" target="_blank">Liverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter</a>, demonstrating that we are committed to the principle of fair employment and we are dedicated to providing a healthy, fair, inclusive and just workplace.
Our local authority is in a strong financial position, with a balanced budget that ensures stability and growth. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a Senior Leadership Team committed to making a positive impact in our community.
The Role
Knowsley Council are seeking an experienced Service Manager – CLA &amp; Care Leavers to join our Children’s Services team on a 12 month fixed term basis.
The successful candidate will:
<ul>
<li>Provide clear leadership within Children’s Services, specifically within the CLA and Care Leavers service area, ensuring that Knowsley Council meets its aims, core values and objectives</li>
<li>Be accountable for the operation of the service, ensuring that welfare and safeguarding is paramount and that all statutory responsibilities are undertaken to a high standard.</li>
<li>Encourage a continuous improvement environment to develop an outstanding service.</li>
</ul>
The successful candidate will be pivotal to driving forward our Children’s Services Improvement Agenda, working to significantly improve the difference we make to the lives of children and young people who access support from our service and their families.
As a pivotal member of our senior management team, the successful candidate will contribute to a sustainable and enduring turnaround of services; building a service offer for the future for all children and families in Knowsley.
Our Vision
Following our recent Ofsted inspection, our Children’s Social Care (CSC) services are on an improvement journey - one we would love you to join us on.
We have high aspirations for our children and young people and are determined to work together to make the necessary improvements to deliver outstanding services. This is an exciting time to join our service - improving CSC is one of the Council’s main priorities; there’s significant investment in the service, expertise on-hand and a real&nbsp;opportunity for you to make a difference; helping to shape the future delivery of our services for the benefit of our children and young people.&nbsp;&nbsp;
If you choose to join us, you will be coming to an inclusive, supportive, and friendly team.  With a new, engaging and ambitious leadership team in place, we welcome you to join us at Knowsley and bring your experience and expertise to help us achieve the best possible outcomes for our children and young people.
The Person
As Service Manager – CLA &amp; Care Leavers you will be an experienced and effective leader, with substantial experience of working with Children and Families within Children’s Social Care. You will have an excellent understanding of childcare legislation, statutory guidance and best practice research. You will be solution focused, with experience of driving forward change as well as the ability to use performance management and quality assurance information to support and develop staff.
If you enjoy working with passionate staff who truly care about what they do, a senior leadership team who work together to achieve a shared vision and a corporate team who wrap their support around Children’s Services to achieve positive outcomes - You may be the perfect candidate for this role.
Further Information
At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working.&nbsp;
We promote applications from all sections of the community, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.
See the benefits of working for Knowsley MBC <a href="https://www.knowsley.gov.uk/yes" target="_blank">https://www.knowsley.gov.uk/yes</a>.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.
At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact:&nbsp; <a href="mailto:shank.patel@knowsley.gov.uk" target="_blank">shank.patel@knowsley.gov.uk</a>
Key Dates
Closing Date – 03 August 2025
Please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification and should be a maximum of 1-2 pages.
Please note if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted.

Knowsley Council

Service Manager - Children Looked After and Care Leavers

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process.&nbsp;All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship.&nbsp;Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility <a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/gRWgCZ668UPJVq6ijjIC3?domain=urldefense.com" target="_blank">criteria</a> for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.This is not legal advice, and we advise you to seek your own independent legal advice tailored to your own personal circumstances.Job Title: Outreach Family Support WorkerA bit about us:Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place.&nbsp;We've got ambitious targets to meet by 2025 and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities.&nbsp; &nbsp;Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.&nbsp;Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!Our Practice Model – “Our City, Our Children, Together” – was chosen by colleagues, parents and carers, children, and young people to reflect our collective commitment to working collaboratively, it is more than just a practice model, it is a shared vision. Every part of this model has been co-produced with the people who access and deliver our services.&nbsp;It represents our values, our relationships, and our belief that, by working together, we can create the best outcomes for children, young people, and their networks. This is a model we can be proud of and one that truly belongs to all of us.The Role:<ul>
<li>As an Outreach Family Support Worker, you will be responsible for providing high quality outreach and home-based Early Help support to children and families across the city, using a whole family approach</li>
<li>Providing intensive and targeted support to vulnerable children and young people is vital as an Outreach Family Support Worker.</li>
<li>An Outreach Family Support Worker will use a strength-based approach to complete Early Help Assessments with children and their families</li>
<li>Keeping effective records on electronic systems, which includes the recording of plans, assessments, and associated general notes is key to the role of Outreach Family Support Worker</li>
<li>As an Outreach Support Worker you will support families and carers in developing practical parenting strategies which enhance positive parent/carer-child relations</li>
<li>In your role as an Outreach Support Worker you will attend regular supervision sessions with the Consultant Social Worker</li>
<li>Providing evidence that work is progressing and that plans are improving outcomes for children and young people is key in the role of an outreach support worker</li>
<li>In your role as an Outreach Family Support worker you will visit children, young people, and families in their home environment to provide targeted support to improve outcomes</li>
</ul>Our offer to you:<ul>
<li>At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days</li>
<li>Agile working (role dependent) - a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception</li>
<li>Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme</li>
<li>Progression -&nbsp;opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning</li>
<li>Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme</li>
<li>Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes&nbsp;</li>
<li>Drive Time –&nbsp;a salary sacrifice car lease scheme</li>
<li>Family friendly policies with enhanced leave &nbsp;</li>
<li>Discounted Gym Memberships&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Volunteering Scheme&nbsp;</li>
<li>Medicash&nbsp;</li>
</ul>Next steps: Closing date: midnight Tuesday 29 July 2025 Shortlisting date: Wednesday 30 July 2025 Interview date:from Wednesday 6 August 2025We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Vicky Hogan at <a href="mailto:vicky.hogan@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">vicky.hogan@liverpool.gov.uk</a>Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council.Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve.&nbsp;As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities.&nbsp;To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.&nbsp;If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at <a href="mailto:recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk</a>.Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system.&nbsp;Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. &nbsp;Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.

Liverpool City Council

Liverpool City Council needs you!

Outreach Family Support Worker

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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.
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Sefton Council is seeking to recruit a Care Arranger to work as part of an existing Care Arranger / Brokerage Team, but with a focus on the securing of Health care packages and care home placements.
The role of a Care Arranger is to support Adult Social Care teams to deliver social care for vulnerable adults. The posts will play an integral part in arranging, negotiating, and brokering services for adults whilst ensuring information from care providers is accurate and up to date.
To support us we are searching for team players, who are highly motivated, flexible in approach, and who are able to use their own initiative to tackle the challenges ahead.&nbsp; The successful applicants will have excellent communication skills in order to provide clear and concise information to social workers, care providers and clients regarding the provision of care. 
Candidates will need to demonstrate relevant previous experience, have a good understanding of Social Care, with a ‘can do’ attitude, and excellent I.T. skills in order to account for work undertaken, and an ability to prioritise and organise a high volume workload.
This post provides a challenging opportunity for individuals who enjoy working in a busy and demanding environment. They also offer excellent scope for personal and professional development.
Should you have any questions prior to applying please contact either <a href="mailto:Debbie.Dickinson@sefton.gov.uk" target="_blank">Debbie.Dickinson@sefton.gov.uk</a> or <a href="mailto:Neil.Watson@sefton.gov.uk" target="_blank">Neil.Watson@sefton.gov.uk</a>
If you feel you are able to offer the skills and experience we need, we would love to see your application.
Provisional Interview Date- W/C 11/08/2025

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

Care Arranger

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Please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification and should be a maximum of 1-2 pages.
Please note if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted. To upload your CV you will need to click on the link below and create an account with Jobs Go Public if you have not already done so.
You will also be required to input your name and email address and will be invited to complete an equal opportunities questionnaire.
Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024.
We are an Accredited employer under the <a href="https://www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/fair-employment-charter" target="_blank">Liverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter</a>, demonstrating that we are committed to the principle of fair employment and we are dedicated to providing a healthy, fair, inclusive and just workplace.
Come join us and be part of our success.
Post is temporary covering maternity leave
This is an exciting time to work in Knowsley’s Complex Brokerage Team, that sits within the Whole Life Commissioning team.
An opportunity has arisen for an 18-month fixed term post for an innovative individual who is passionate about ensuring the appropriate care is provided for vulnerable adults in the borough.
As a placement team, our aim is to ensure that high quality services are delivered through effective brokerage outcomes for our residents, facilitating timely discharges from hospital, family homes or placement breakdowns or moving on towards increased independence. You will work with colleagues in Adult Social Care and our providers to find suitable placements to achieve positive outcomes for people.&nbsp;
You must be a good communicator with the ability to work in a busy environment and manage your time appropriately often managing lots of different cases at one time, being an influential part of the team.&nbsp; You may be involved in multi disciplinary meetings to fully understand what placement needs a person has.
At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working.&nbsp; For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time.
We promote applications from all sections of the community, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.
See the benefits of working for Knowsley MBC <a href="https://www.knowsley.gov.uk/yes" target="_blank">https://www.knowsley.gov.uk/yes</a>.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.
At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact:&nbsp;
Sarah Mansell (<a href="mailto:sarah.mansell@knowsley.gov.uk" target="_blank">sarah.mansell@knowsley.gov.uk</a>)
Interviews to be held w/c 6th August 2025
If you are interested in this vacancy, please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification.
Please note if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted.

Complex Broker

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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.
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Sefton Council is seeking to recruit a Care Arranger Coordinator to work as part of an existing Care Arranger / Brokerage Team, but with a focus on the securing of Health care packages and care home placements.
The role will have a key focus on:
<ul>
<li>Supervising staff within the Integrated Care Arranger team across Adult Social Care and Integrated Care Board (Health).&nbsp; </li>
<li>Ensuring that commissioning frameworks are followed when securing care services for individuals and that value for money is secured.</li>
<li>Supporting social care and health colleagues to ensure that brokerage information is clear and that processes and frameworks relating to commissioning support services are followed.</li>
<li>Liaising with care providers, individuals who receive services, their families and advocates and Adult Social Care/Health colleagues regarding care services.</li>
<li>Working closely with Commissioning colleagues to identify appropriate resources to best meet needs, identify gaps in the market and ensure new and existing services meet people’s needs</li>
<li>Putting people at the heart of what we do and be responsive. </li>
<li>Maintaining a customer focus with a relentless pursuit of excellence, developing services that improve outcomes for the communities of Sefton.</li>
</ul>

Should you have any questions prior to applying please contact either <a href="mailto:Debbie.Dickinson@sefton.gov.uk" target="_blank">Debbie.Dickinson@sefton.gov.uk</a> or <a href="mailto:Neil.Watson@sefton.gov.uk" target="_blank">Neil.Watson@sefton.gov.uk</a>.
If you feel you are able to offer the skills and experience we need, we would love to see your application. 
Provisional Interview Date - W/C 11/08/2025

Care Arranger Coordinator

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The Supported Living Service enables and supports adults with learning disabilities and complex needs in their own homes. Our approach is person centred and our aim is to promote positive fulfilling lives for service users. Our teams are passionate and ambitious for the adults, families and communities we support as we continue to build on our progress and put people firmly at the centre of our care. 
We can only do this because of our highly valued, skilled, and supported workforce.
We are proud that our Adults Social Care Services and our Supported Living Service have both been rated "Good" by the Care Quality Commission. 


Working with person centred support plans and risk assessments our Supported Living Workers provide direct personal care using safer people handling equipment where assessed. The role can include supporting service users to manage their challenging behaviour, whilst always maintaining and promoting their independence. We adopt a multi-agency approach to support positive behaviour management, in the safest, ethical, and most appropriate way possible for those who may experience issues managing complex behaviour. Full details of the important work in this role is included with the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Please ensure you refer to these documents prior to completing your application. 
If you would like to make a difference to help individuals live more independent and fulfilling lives and have some experience of working with adults or children with a learning disability, we would like to hear from you. 
NVQ Level 2 in Health &amp; Social Care or equivalent is advantageous. Employees are required to follow policies and procedures and be willing to undertake all essential training to meet Care Quality Commission standards.



Hours of Work: We have either 1 Hour; 15 Hours or 25 Hoursposts available. 
Pay Rates: The hourly rate is £13.26 to £13.47 per hour . SCP 5 -6, plus two increments for weekend working and a payment for working night at time and a third, when applicable. Sleep Ins are paid at:£41.78 per night. 
Employee Benefits:To findout more about about the fantastic range of employee benefits on offer when you choose to work at St Helens Council click here -<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>
Shift Patterns: Shifts patterns can include early shifts from 7.30am or late shifts up to 11pm, followed by a sleep in and/or an early shift the following day. Shifts can include sleep in duties, waking nights, weekends and bank holidays and shift patterns can change to meet the needs of the Service Users. There may be occasions to work additional hours to support the service whilst the team are on training, holidays, and sickness.
Examples of shift patterns are 7.30am - 3.00pm, 7.30am -10am and 2.30p,m -10pm. Shift patterns / rota's can include a sleep in shift, examples of times are 10pm to 8 am, or waking night of 10pm to 8 am.
Travel: Our Service Users live across several tenancies in the borough and rely on the flexibility and reliability of our teams to travel across the borough of St Helensto provide the care they need. A drivers licence is advantageous but is not essential.
For an informal discussion please contact Tracy Pickering, Supported Living Manager on 07857 602 002.
The flexibility of our workforce is crucial in enabling us to provide continuous 24/7 care to service users. If you have the relevant experience, can reliably commit to shift work, and are able to travel to different properties we would welcome your application.



 
"We ensure the staff who are supporting service users to live in their own homes provide this in a manner that is safe, caring, responsive, effective and well-led. I champion staff having career progression and ensure they are equipped with the right knowledge, skills and training to support our Service and achieve their full potential" 
Melanie Catterall, Registered Team Manager, Supported Living Service.


Equality &amp; Diversity
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. 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. 
St Helens Council runs a Guaranteed Interview Scheme. Full details are available on our careers site.



Important Information 
This post is subject to Enhanced Disclosure - find out more about what Disclosure means on our careers site.
If you would like to discuss the roles, hours of work or shift patterns before applying please reach out to us via the contact details provided. 
Full details of the available posts are included with the attached Job Description and Person Specification. 
You can access further application support and read up on our recruitment FAQs via our careers pages.
We reserve the right to close the advert early, should we receive sufficient applications and encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment. 

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.

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Supported Living Worker

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Join Our Journey – Become a Personal Advisor with Sefton Council 
Sefton Council is seeking passionate and dedicated&nbsp;Personal Advisors&nbsp;to join our Children’s Social Care team within the 16–25 Service. This is a vital role supporting care-experienced young people as they transition to adulthood. You will be part of a dynamic team committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people, helping them achieve positive outcomes and independence.
What we offer:
<ul>
<li>A supportive and inclusive team environment</li>
<li>Opportunities to work across a variety of settings</li>
<li>Ongoing training and development to help you grow</li>
<li>Flexible working arrangements</li>
<li>The chance to be part of a service that truly values your contribution</li>
</ul>
What we’re looking for:
<ul>
<li>Level 3 qualification related to working with children and young people.</li>
<li>Proven ability to build trusting relationships with young people.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Knowledge and understanding of children and young people’s development and family dynamics.</li>
<li>Ability to work creatively, independently and within ethical boundaries.</li>
</ul>
If you're ready to be part of a team that’s committed to improving lives and building stronger communities, we want to hear from you.
Apply now and help shape brighter futures.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if demand is high.
Provisional Interview Date - W/C 11th August 2025

Personal Advisor

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<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/9303/CVP_0047_-_PS.pdf" target="_blank">CVP_0047_-_PS</a></li>
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Please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification and should be a maximum of 1-2 pages.
Please note if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted. To upload your CV you will need to click on the link below and create an account with Jobs Go Public if you have not already done so.
You will also be required to input your name and email address and will be invited to complete an equal opportunities questionnaire.
​Knowsley Council is an award winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024. Come join us and be part of our success.&nbsp;
​We are an Accredited employer under the <a href="https://www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/fair-employment-charter" target="_blank">Liverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter</a>, demonstrating that we are committed to the principle of fair employment and we are dedicated to providing a healthy, fair, inclusive and just workplace.&nbsp;
Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable adults in our community? Do you have the skills and experience to deliver high-quality social care services, working flexibly supporting people to develop and maintain their independence, to promote their wellbeing, and achieve great outcomes? If so, you might be the perfect candidate for this role.
As a Health and Social Care Worker, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support adults across Knowsley. Its focus is provision for people with complex needs including learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs and physical disabilities. The service is delivered in a range of settings including supported living, respite and day services.
This varied and rewarding role will involve providing person centred and bespoke care and support, assisting people to engage in opportunities that are meaningful to them, and this includes providing dignified personal care.
You will be required to work flexibly across any of the Adult Provider Services throughout the borough, and the role can involve any of the following: shift work, waking nights, weekends and bank holidays. In some parts of the service, you will be required to lone work.
You will join a friendly team where training and ongoing support is provided.
The post is subject to enhanced hours and sleep in payments. An enhanced DBS check will also be undertaken.
We promote applications from all sections of the community, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.
At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact&nbsp;Operations Manager Lisa Daley at <a href="mailto:lisa.daley@knowsley.gov.uk" target="_blank">lisa.daley@knowsley.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; / 07824 372293 or&nbsp;Operations Manager Robby Parry at <a href="mailto:robby.parry@knowsley.gov.uk" target="_blank">robby.parry@knowsley.gov.uk</a> / 07717 301323
Previous applicants need not apply
If you are interested in this vacancy, please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification.
Please note if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted

Health and Social Care Worker (Adult Provider Services)

<ul><li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/9171/Guidance_Notes_Completing_an_Application_Form_Oct_2024.docx" target="_blank">Guidance_Notes_Completing_an_Application_Form_Oct_2024</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/9173/Cherry_Road_RSW_JD.docx" target="_blank">Cherry_Road_RSW_JD</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/9174/Cherry_Road_RSW_PS.docx" target="_blank">Cherry_Road_RSW_PS</a></li>
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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.
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Sefton is a diverse and ambitious local authority where Children’s Services are driving forward an exciting journey of improvement. We're proud to be an innovative and forward-thinking place to work, with a dedicated workforce that genuinely cares about making a lasting difference to the lives of our children, young people, and families.
We’re passionate about helping children thrive within their families, and we’re investing in a new edge-of-care offer to make that happen. Our brand-new Residential Children’s Home will deliver short-term respite for children and young people on the edge of care, alongside outreach support for families. With dedicated therapeutic support, the home will provide meaningful interventions aimed at preventing family breakdown. We’re on the lookout for a team of Residential Support Workers to help shape this innovative provision and make a lasting impact.&nbsp; You will play a key role in working alongside partners to ensure a comprehensive short-break and outreach offer to families.
The home has recently been refurbished to a very high standard and is going through Ofsted Registration. We have partnered with an internationally respected psychologist to develop our trauma informed model and training. It is a really exciting time to join this new team and drive change across the authority. &nbsp;
You must be flexible, motivated, and committed, with a passion for improving the lives children and their families. Your working pattern will include evenings and weekends.

Our offer to you:
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<li>A unique opportunity to support the implementation of a new model of care</li>
<li>A comprehensive induction programme and high level of training, support and supervision.</li>
<li>Opportunities for career progression</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 Continual Professional Development</li>
<li>28 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>Health benefits including free eye tests and where appropriate, contribution towards spectacles, discounted gym membership with all Active Sefton gyms and cycle to work scheme</li>
<li>Occupational Health Service available to advise on work related health issues including CBT sessions</li>
<li>Commitment to supporting your emotional and mental health with access to a free and confidential employee counselling service</li>
<li>Relocation packages as appropriate 
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What we want from you:
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<li>A committed professional who places children at the heart of their practice</li>
<li>Have appropriate experience and skills in working with children and families</li>
<li>Preferably experience of working in a children’s home and good knowledge of the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the Quality Standards.&nbsp; If you have not worked in a children’s home, you must have experience of working with children and families.</li>
<li>You will hold an NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare or an equivalent qualification, however we can offer this qualification for the right candidate.</li>
<li>Be of good integrity and good character 
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If you would like an informal chat about this post, please contact Simon Fisher, Service Manager on 07815 465529 or <a href="mailto:simon.fisher@sefton.gov.uk" target="_blank">simon.fisher@sefton.gov.uk</a>
Provisional Interview Date - w/c 8th September 2025

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