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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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<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: Head of Service – Governance, Improvement &amp; DevelopmentA 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;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.&nbsp;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!We are recruiting a Head of Service within the Adult Social Care and Health Directorate.Vital to this ambition is our leadership team who will drive this transformational approach, embed new ways of working and deliver our ambitionThe Role:&nbsp;<ul>
<li>As the Head of Service Governance, Improvement &amp; Development &nbsp;you will be providing leadership to the wider department on areas of assurance, improvement and be a lead advocate for change across the directorate, wider council and strategic partners• &nbsp; &nbsp;As the successful Head of Service Governance, Improvement &amp; Development you will be a highly skilled and experienced individual who has extensive knowledge of the statutory requirements across Adult Social Care and Health</li>
<li>As the Head of Service Governance, Improvement &amp; Development you will be highly motivated, supportive and able to work autonomously within the national legislative framework and governance arrangements of Liverpool City Council and the wider Care and Health system</li>
<li>In the role of Head of Service Governance, Improvement &amp; Development you will manage complex budgets, lead on performance management, programmes of continuous improvement and embed a culture of high-quality services that provide the best outcomes for people</li>
<li>You, the Head of Service Governance, Improvement &amp; Development will also need to be resilient and have the ability to manage complex change and innovation programmes, whilst maintaining service delivery and quality standards.&nbsp;You will lead on embedding a positive culture and new ways of working in your service area, keeping the focus on the person at the centre of service delivery</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) -&nbsp;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 –&nbsp;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 -&nbsp;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 Sunday 20th July 2025 Shortlisting date: w/c Minday 28th July 2025 (subject to change) Interview date: w/c Monday 22 September&nbsp;We 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.Please note: this vacancy is classified as politically restricted position.If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Claire Harris Interim Strategic Talent Attraction and Recruitment Lead via email <a href="mailto:claire.harris@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">claire.harris@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!

Head of Service – Governance, Improvement & Development

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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: Director of Governance, Improvement &amp; DevelopmentLiverpool is a vibrant, international city which competes on the world stage as a great place to live, work and visit.&nbsp;Our challenge for the future is to continue to build upon the city’s recent renaissance at a time when local government is facing extreme financial challenges.&nbsp;Our vision is to grow our economy, enhance and support our communities and work in partnership with all our stakeholders.&nbsp;We are now looking for an exceptional individual who has the capability and vision to drive an ambitious set of priorities for health and social care in our wonderful city. &nbsp;As our Director of Governance Improvement and Development, you will be accountable for the strategic management, development, service transformation and continuous improvement of the Directorate and the services we provide to our residents.Are you the outstanding leader that we need?&nbsp;If you have substantial senior management experience of successfully delivering social and health care services and working with health partners in a comparable organisation, we look forward to hearing from you.&nbsp;We are proud of our world-famous thriving City with its rich culture, affordable housing, stunning waterfront and our beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone, come and join us!&nbsp;The Role:&nbsp;<ul>
<li>As the Director of Governance Improvement and Development &nbsp;you will be responsible for the strategic management of continuous improvement throughout Adult Social Care and Health, leading improvements required through regulatory assessment and ensure statutory compliance across services, specific and thematic</li>
<li>In your role as the Director of Governance Improvement and Development &nbsp;you’ll be required to have a comprehensive understanding of local government and its partners, public reform, and specific understanding of Adult Social Care and Health, and the external scrutiny and assessment regimes, the national and political context within which the Council operates and the current challenges and opportunities</li>
<li>You, the Director of Governance Improvement and Development must have experience of policy development, implementation and successful evaluation of Health and Care initiatives in a local government context</li>
</ul>To be shortlisted for this role, candidates must be educated to degree level or possess equivalent experience. Additionally, they must hold a recognised Programme or Project Management qualification (e.g., MSP, Agile, Lean) as a minimum requirement.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) -&nbsp;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 –&nbsp;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 -&nbsp;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 Sunday 13th July 2025 Shortlisting date: w/c Monday 21st July 2025 (subject to change) Interview date: w/c Monday 1st September 2025&nbsp;We 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.Please note: this vacancy is classified as politically restricted position.If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Claire Harris Interim Strategic Talent Attraction and Recruitment Lead via email <a href="mailto:claire.harris@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">claire.harris@liverpool.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;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.

Director of Governance, Improvement & Development

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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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Please apply via the link provided: Link -&gt; <a href="https://www.gatenbysanderson.com/job/GSe123950/Head-of-Service---Childrens-Social-Care-four-roles/" target="_blank">Job - GatenbySanderson</a>



Head of Service - Children’s Social Care x4 - salary: £85,125&nbsp;
Happy. Heard. Healthy. Achieving.&nbsp;&nbsp;
At Sefton Council, we are on a bold and ambitious journey to transform outcomes for our children and young people. We’ve already made significant progress through a number of initiatives, including our newly restructured front door, approach to reunification of families, and our systemic and trauma-informed practice models. With transformative reforms also on the horizon, the future of social care is being redefined and we are leading the way, ready to embrace the change and shape what comes next.&nbsp;
We hold a firm commitment to sustainable, long-term improvement. That means working closely with our partners across health, education, the voluntary sector, and the wider community. Together, we are creating the right conditions for vulnerable children and young people to thrive and live well. To support this, we are remodelling our teams, creating new leadership roles, and increasing strategic capacity at every level.&nbsp;
As Head of Service, you will bring strategic insight, operational expertise, and a relentless focus on impact, leading a designated service area with clarity and purpose. As a key member of our senior leadership team, you will shape and implement policy, drive performance, and ensure our services are inspection-ready and continuously improving. You’ll work closely with partners, boards, and frontline teams to embed a culture of accountability, innovation, and excellence, using data and insight to inform decisions and deliver meaningful change.&nbsp;&nbsp;
We are therefore looking for passionate, values-driven, experienced social care leaders who want to genuinely create and embed a culture of ownership and accountability that drives service improvements. In return, you will play a key role in working across the full organisation to shape the future of children’s services here in Sefton, driving forward our improvement journey, and ensuring that our children and families receive the support they need; when they need it.&nbsp;
We care deeply about our children and young people, and care just as much about our people. Our teams feel valued, supported, and inspired. We are building a culture where staff are empowered to do their best work, where professional development is a priority, and where everyone feels proud to be part of the journey.&nbsp;&nbsp;
If you are a dynamic, collaborative leader with a strong track record in children’s social care, we want to hear from you. These are enviable leadership opportunities to join an authority with energy, ambition, that is absolutely committed to placing children and young people at the heart of all they do.&nbsp;
For further information click Apply or speak to our executive search partners GatenbySanderson: Rebecca Hopkin (07827 098173), Louise Bickley (07586 715 788) or Alfred Leigh (07881 824 205)&nbsp;
Closing Date: Wednesday 9th July (midnight)&nbsp;

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

Head of Service - Children’s Social Care

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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>
</ul>
<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>
</ul>
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

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​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;
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
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Please note if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted

Knowsley Council

Health and Social Care Worker (Adult Provider Services)

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Transitions and CHC Team Manager
Role: Team Manager – Transitions &amp; Continuing Health Care
We’re excited to announce the launch of a brand-new, borough-wide social work team in Sefton! This team is dedicated to supporting young people as they transition from Children’s to Adults Services, and to assisting individuals applying for or receiving Continuing Health Care (CHC) and Joint Funding.
We’re looking for a passionate and experienced&nbsp;Team Manager&nbsp;to lead this important work. You’ll be supported every step of the way by a committed Service Manager and a passionate leadership team who are invested in your success.
As Team Manager, you’ll lead a dedicated team within Sefton’s Adult Social Care department. You’ll play a key role in shaping how we deliver services, working closely with health colleagues to develop integrated, person-centred approaches. You’ll have the autonomy to make impactful decisions and the support to grow your team creatively and effectively.
What does the role look like day to day? 
We have recently created a new borough-wide social work team to support young people during their transition from Children’s to Adults services and support people applying for or receiving Continuing health and Joint funding.
We are looking for an enthusiastic Team manager to work with us to engage and inspire and be a key part of a dedicated team influencing and shaping how we deliver services for people.
In your role as Team Manager you will lead, support and manage a team within Sefton Adult Social Care Department as well as develop integrated approaches with health colleagues.
We are looking for a motivated and experienced individual to fill this role and bring passion, creativity and care to a really fantastic team seeking guidance, support and leadership. You should have an excellent understanding of the Care Act, associated legislation and Health and Joint funding processes. &nbsp;You will be responsible for key decision making and given the freedom to develop your staff and team creatively.
What we are looking For
We’re seeking a motivated and compassionate leader who can inspire and guide a team delivering high-quality adult social care. You’ll bring:
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<li>A Social Work degree or equivalent qualification</li>
<li>Registration with Social Work England (or equivalent health body)</li>
<li>Management experience in Adult Social Care, ideally in Transitions and CHC</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of the Care Act and related legislation</li>
<li>Confidence in managing complex, person-centred decisions</li>
<li>A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusive practice</li>
<li>Excellent partnership working skills with health and community stakeholders</li>
<li>A passion for continuous learning and professional development</li>
</ul>
What does CQC say about Sefton? 
Sefton’s Adult Social Care Service has been rated as GOOD by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in their January 2025 inspection, an achievement we are immensely proud of. Come and join us on our journey to provide an outstanding service!&nbsp;
“Staff and managers reported feeling valued, motivated, and community-focused, promoting the vision for adult social care: for people in Sefton to live as independently as possible for as long as possible.”​
“Staff felt safe to challenge ideas and were encouraged to be creative. ​ Leaders held drop-in sessions and were responsive to staff feedback. “
Why Sefton?
Sefton has vision – we are committed to protecting the most vulnerable, we are building confident and resilient communities and work with internal and external teams to make sure we procure the right core services for those who need them. We understand how is required to lead, we put people at the heart of what we do and we innovate!
At&nbsp;Sefton Council, we’re proud to be an inclusive, forward-thinking local authority. We value collaboration, innovation, and personal development. Our teams are united by a shared goal: to make Sefton a great place to live, work, and thrive. Come and be part of our journey to outstanding!! Want to know more about Why Sefton? Check out our Why Sefton webpages.
What we can offer you
28 days annual leave (rising to 33 after 5 years), plus 8 bank holidays​
A warm, welcoming, and supportive team environment
Enhanced sick pay, maternity/adoption leave, and maternity support leave​
Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme​
Tailored career development and training opportunities​
If you're ready to make a real difference and a real impact we'd love to hear from you!
Closing date: 29/06/25
Proposed interviews: The week of 7th -11th July 2025 &nbsp;

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