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We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.</p>\n<p>We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.</p>\n<p>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: </p>\n<p>Wandzia Cody</p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:Wandzia.cody@adoptioninmerseyside.co.uk\">Wandzia.cody@adoptioninmerseyside.co.uk</a></p>\n<p>Tel. 07500 765051</p>\n<p><strong>Interviews - 16th June 2025</strong></p>\n<p>If you are interested in this vacancy, please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. 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We’ve got ambitious targets to meet and to achieve everything we have promised to our residents, we need people who are ready to deliver the very best for our communities and show how they can #BeTheDifference. Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents, defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services. If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey, then this could be the perfect job for you.</p>\n<p>We’re looking for an Advanced Mental Health Professional to join our Emergency Duty Team (EDT) on a permanent basis.</p>\n<p><strong>About the Role:</strong></p>\n<p>Join a highly skilled EDT team that work out of hours providing a robust response to people in crisis. EDT provide a service to Children, young people, vulnerable adults and their families ensuring the right support at the right time to safeguard people who present in Crisis out of hours.</p>\n<p>The Emergency Duty Team (EDT) are an out of hours service., therefore you will be working alongside colleagues on a rotating Shift Pattern which will include some weekends and Bank Holidays. We work closely with our partner agencies.</p>\n<p><strong>As part of our team, you will:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be a qualified AMHP or willing to train as an AMHP</li>\n<li>Provide a high-quality response to emergency referrals out of normal working hours.</li>\n<li>Work a rotational shift pattern.</li>\n<li>Provide appropriate support and interventions to vulnerable adults, children and families to address safeguarding concerns.</li>\n<li>Provide out of hours advice and guidance to professionals, as well as factually accurate and reflective reports.</li>\n<li>Be the first point of contact for professionals, vulnerable adults, children, families, or members of the public who have a concern which cannot wait until normal office hours resume.</li>\n<li>Carry out thorough high-quality crisis led assessments for children and families, promptly identifying level of risk, need and services required to promote and ensure safe outcomes.</li>\n<li>Actively apply legal and professional knowledge and skills - balancing protection, risk and support to achieve positive outcomes for those requiring our service.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>About the Candidate:</strong></p>\n<p>We are looking for social workers who can work autonomously, manage competing demands, and work under pressure without the on-site support of their line manager. You will be confident in your decision making and risk assessment skills, and be able to provide advice, guidance and challenge to colleagues within Social Care and across agencies.</p>\n<p><strong>Hours of Work:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>36 hours per week on a Shift Rotation Pattern, leave is included within the rota.</li>\n<li>The rota is over an 8-week period, you will work 13-night shifts and 3 days shifts and cover some of the bank holidays within the rota. Leave is within this rota.</li>\n<li>Weekday nights: 5pm to 9am with an hour’s break.</li>\n<li>Weekends: 8.30am-5:30 pm or 5pm-9:00am.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Rewards and Benefits:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Competitive salary £52,432 - £56,077 pro rata (which includes the additional 20% enhancement for unsocial hours)</li>\n<li>Annual leave starting at 28-33 days per year, (with an extra entitlement of 8 days which are included within the rota).</li>\n<li>You will work 13 night and 3 days in an 8-week period, offering a good work life balance.</li>\n<li>Local Government contributory pension scheme, with an employer’s contribution.</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support 24 x7.</li>\n<li>Dedicated protected time for learning and development.</li>\n<li>Excellent learning and development opportunities including the opportunity to train as an AMHP and learn about Systemic Practice.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:</p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:louisefitzpatrick@wirral.gov.uk\">louisefitzpatrick@wirral.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:polyannastott@wirral.gov.uk\">polyannastott@wirral.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:hilarymcgowan@wirral.gov.uk\">hilarymcgowan@wirral.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p>Join our vibrant workforce and make a positive difference to the lives of children, young people vulnerable adults and their families.</p>\n<p><em>Interviews are scheduled to take place on Monday 9th June 2025.</em></p>\n<p>This post requires a DBS check. The Safer Recruitment & Employment Policy and the Disclosures for Recruitment Procedure can be found at : <a href=\"https://www.wirral.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/job-vacancies/safer-recruitment-and-employment\">https://www.wirral.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/job-vacancies/safer-recruitment-and-employment</a></p>\n<p>If you’re already a Wirral Council employee, and as part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we're passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk\">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p>If you are a Wirral resident, are unemployed or out of work, and require help with your application, please contact Involve Northwest’s employment and skills team on <a href=\"mailto:info@involvenorthwest.org.uk\">info@involvenorthwest.org.uk</a> or contact 0151 644 4500 or 0151 652 4349.</p>\n<p><strong>Working at Wirral</strong></p>\n<p>You’ll also want to know what it’s like to work here so, as a start:</p>\n<p>Our values are more than just pieces of paper on our walls! We’ve all played a role in developing these, so they reflect the immense pride we have in what we do, what matters to us, what inspires us and inform how we think, approach things and behave.</p>\n<p>We believe in ensuring staff are well looked after, staff wellbeing is a priority for us. We’re serious about recognising and rewarding people for the great things they do. You’ll benefit from our track record of developing, growing and investing in our people.</p>\n<p>We have a range of staff benefits including staff discounts, an excellent pension scheme which includes a generous employer contribution rate, immediate life cover and ill-health protection. We have a strong flexible working approach, hybrid working, family-friendly employment initiatives and an annual leave package starting with 28 days leave plus public holidays.</p>\n<p>We have an inclusive, engaged culture, everyone has a voice, everyone is valued for their contribution and understands the role they play in delivering our strategic priorities.</p>\n<p>Each voice is heard, each contribution valued. We embrace diversity in our workforce and recognise it is critical to our success. We support an inclusive culture that champions differences and nurtures a sense of belonging. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds, who share our values and our commitment to inclusion to apply for roles with us.</p>\n<p>We want you to be your best at work, we create the conditions to help you thrive and we mirror this in our recruitment process. If you’d like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process to make it barrier-free and as accessible as possible please contact <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk\">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p><em>Please note that in accordance with the Council’s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.</em></p>\n<p><em>It is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Council's Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package, unless in exceptional circumstances.</em></p>\n<p><em>Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date.</em></p>\n<p><em>We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications.</em></p>\n<p><em>Applications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration.  Forms received via the post will not be processed.</em></p>\n<p><em>All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK.  Details of required documents can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of the Jobs page.</em></p>\n<p><em>The job description and other supporting documents will not be accessible once the vacancy closing date has passed so if a copy is required you should download it now.</em></p>\n<p><em>We do not accept applications or CV’s from recruitment agencies, unless otherwise stated. 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We work with the families by following the MST-CAN model, aiming to significantly reduce risk so that children can remain safely at home.</p>\n<p>You must therefore have the skills to work with both children and adults facing multiple and complex difficulties, and the tenacity to continue to work with families despite being faced with reluctant engagement or typical trauma responses.  You must also be open to entering homes where there can be significant levels of neglect</p>\n<p>You will play an important part in service delivery, helping families to overcome practical barriers such as housing and debt so they can access the MST-CAN intervention.  You will be directed tasks by the Therapists, but must also have the initiative to follow through pieces of work independently whilst communicating updates appropriately to the Therapist and Supervisor via weekly paperwork and clinical supervision.</p>\n<p>You will develop links with other local agencies to ensure a systemic support network for families and be able to work in a flexible way; this will include occasional evening and weekend working. 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We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.</p>\n<p>We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.</p>\n<p>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:</p>\n<p>Sarah Ritson, MST-CAN Supervisor, on 07810054008 for an informal conversation</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£33,366 - £35,235 per annum","publishDate":"2025-05-14T11:05:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-01T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/3d170fc9-f455-4c5e-91fa-6ef03efe9f7f.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a28c97bb-c950-4e86-8cc7-8a42607ead15","title":"Children's Social Care Team Manager","employer":"Knowsley Council","department":"","location":"Nutgrove Villa, Westmorland Road, Huyton , Knowsley , L36 6GA, Hybrid Working, Free Parking","locationType":2,"description":"<p>Knowsley Council is an award winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024. 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Are you a qualified social worker with management experience?</p>\n<p>Do you enjoy taking on a new challenge each day and working within a fast-paced environment.</p>\n<p>If so, you may be the perfect candidate for this role.</p>\n<p>At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working.  For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time.</p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.</p>\n<p>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: Selina Kent 0151 443 3452.</p>\n<p>If you are interested in this vacancy, please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. 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They are motivated in their learning, they have high aspirations and good relationships which make them fantastic ambassadors for our school. </p>\n<p>Our parents are keen to work with the school to both enhance their children's learning and achievement as well as ensure the school provides a positive focal point for the local community.</p>\n<p>Staff benefit from our strong emphasis on professional development, shared leadership and an innovative approach to all that we do.</p>\n<p>We are committed to protecting and promoting children’s rights and our commitment to this has been recognised by UNICEF in their Rights Respecting School Award.</p>\n<p>The Governing Board of the school are looking to employ a committed, reflective and experienced Teaching Assistant to join our school team in our successful KS1 department.  We see this as an exciting opportunity for you to work alongside a forward thinking Leadership team who are dedicated to providing the best outcomes for all of our pupils.</p>\n<ul>\n<li>We have high standards and expectations of staff, Governors, pupils and parents.</li>\n<li>A supportive team committed to developing the teaching and learning throughout the school.</li>\n<li>The role is permanent, term time.</li>\n<li>The position is subject to an enhanced CRB check and satisfactory references.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>As a school, we can offer:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>A warm, family orientated school based on Christian faith</li>\n<li>Enthusiastic and motivated pupils, staff, families and governors</li>\n<li>Dedicated, hardworking and friendly colleagues</li>\n<li>Polite and motivated pupils who are keen to learn</li>\n<li>CPD to support the needs of the school and SENCO</li>\n<li>An up to date, modern working environment</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We are looking for someone who:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Has commitment and passion for inclusion, ensuring individual pupil needs are identified early and are met through targeted provision.</li>\n<li>Has a desire to work closely with families to enhance children’s experiences</li>\n<li>Is a team player, able to inspire others to approach their practice creatively so that all learners believe in themselves</li>\n<li>Will work with teachers to help to monitor pupil progress.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Due to the nature of work the above post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and relevant care/safeguarding legislation and appointment will only be confirmed if a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure is obtained from the Criminal Records Bureau.  </p>\n<p>The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"NJC Grade F Pt 12-19 salary £27,711 - £31,067 FTE","publishDate":"2025-05-08T15:03:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-19T11:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/2a69218b-0968-4eeb-b041-224f0443747e.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"15a720fa-b9bd-4fd4-83a1-8d4023405281","title":"SEND School Teaching Assistant","employer":"Cheshire West & Chester Council","department":"Abbey School","location":"Chester","locationType":3,"description":"<p>We are excited to announce that we will be hosting a tour of the School for individuals who are interested in applying for our Learning Mentor role. 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We would also consider applications from individuals looking for a band 5/6 development post.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>What you will do</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Deliver specialised speech, language, and communication support to children and young people (aged 4-19) with complex autism, learning difficulties, and behaviours that challenge, within a school setting. </li>\n<li>Collaborate as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure every pupil's needs are understood, accurately planned for, and closely monitored.</li>\n<li>Empower teaching staff with expert advice to support pupils' communication development, driving the best possible outcomes for children and young people.</li>\n<li>Provide both direct and indirect therapy to individuals and groups of pupils, ensuring tailored care and support.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Who we’re looking for</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>A qualified Speech and Language Therapist with HCPC registration</li>\n<li>Experience working with children with autism and complex needs, or transferrable skills from similar fields</li>\n<li>A commitment to evidence-based practices and a passion for helping children thrive</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p>If you’re ready to make a profound impact, download our recruitment pack for a full job description and person specification. The ideal candidate will meet the essential criteria listed.</p>\n<p>Please see <a href=\"https://abbeyschool.com/job/speech-and-language-therapist\">https://abbeyschool.com/job/speech-and-language-therapist/</a> for more information </p>\n<p><strong>Why join Abbey School?</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Join Something Exceptional:</strong> Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a supportive, innovative environment dedicated to delivering pupil-centred care.</p>\n<p><strong>State-of-the-Art Resources:</strong> Join our team and benefit from cutting-edge facilities to support our pupils, and innovative tools designed to support and enhance your professional growth.</p>\n<p><strong>Professional Development:</strong> Benefit from specialised training in supporting pupils with autism and complex needs, along with ongoing CPD opportunities to propel your career forward.</p>\n<p><strong>Inspiring Location:</strong> Discover the unique quality of life in Chester, where a vibrant cultural scene meets rich history, scenic beauty, and a thriving economic hub. Chester offers professionals an idyllic setting to achieve a balanced and fulfilling lifestyle</p>\n<p><strong>Additional Benefits:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Competitive salary</li>\n<li>Suite of staff benefits including pension scheme</li>\n<li>Technology appropriate for your job</li>\n<li>Comprehensive staff training programme</li>\n<li>Access to WeCare which is a 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programme and much more.</li>\n<li>Access to MediCash program for wellbeing benefits</li>\n<li>Refer-a-friend bonus scheme </li>\n<li>The opportunity to shape and improve the life chances of pupils with a disability, and in so doing, extend the prospect of an improved quality of life for family members and others</li>\n</ul>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Starting salary from £37,338 depending on skills and experience","publishDate":"2025-04-28T13:44:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-02T08:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/603dc7d9-b48c-41ee-ab0d-a1ff00e432d9.JPG","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"4a570e24-01be-476d-a5be-bb4a5c949a60","title":"Social Worker - Children in Care and Care Leavers 16+","employer":"Halton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Halton Borough Council, United Kingdom","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Social Worker: Children In Care 16+ Team</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Do you have a passion to make a difference to the lives of children in care?</strong></p>\n<p>We are interested in hearing from dedicated Social Workers who would like to join our Children in Care Team, working with adolescents including unaccompanied asylum seeking separated children.</p>\n<p><strong>Our Team:</strong></p>\n<p>The team is responsible for ensuring that all Children in Care and Care Leavers are supported to achieve positive outcomes and support them in planning to build their lives as young adults ready to leave care and live independently.</p>\n<p><strong>Your Contributions:</strong></p>\n<p>As a social worker in the team you will be responsible for care planning for children in care aged predominantly 16 and 17 years of age ensuring they are safe, happy and achieving their aspirations and goals. You will work closely with our partner agencies to deliver high quality care and support to our children and young people.</p>\n<p>The team works closely alongside the care leaving service with the Personal Advisors, Independent reviewing managers and outreach workers.</p>\n<p>The team specialises in conducting brief enquiries and age assessments where necessary for those children seeking asylum and age assessment training so experience within this area is desirable not essential, as age assessment training is provided to all social workers within the team.</p>\n<p>The team focus on those older adolescent children who need specific support in preparing them for independence when they turn 18 years of age and transfer from a Social Worker to a Personal Advisor.</p>\n<p>Young people transfer from frontline teams at the point of a permanency plan being agreed either within court or via section 20 Southwark judgement for homeless 16/17 year olds alongside unaccompanied asylum seeking children and transferring from within the service from the Children in Care wider team already with a plan of permanency.</p>\n<p><strong>Hours:</strong> 37</p>\n<p><strong>Our Offer:</strong></p>\n<p>Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service</li>\n<li>Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions</li>\n<li>3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Investment in your personal development</li>\n<li>Free Car Parking at HBC sites</li>\n<li>Flexible working arrangements</li>\n<li>Car leasing schemes</li>\n<li>Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>A relevant market supplement amount is included in the advertised salary for each grade as follows:</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Grade HBC7 - 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Full Social Work Qualification is required. In addition, this post is subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure, a UK driving license and access to a vehicle is required and Social Work England Registration.</p>\n<p>For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Emma Wright - Emma.Wright@halton.gov.uk.</p>\n<p><strong>Applications will be continuously reviewed and applicants invited to interview before the advertised end date.</strong></p>\n<p>At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you – resourcing@halton.gov.uk</p>\n<p><strong>Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values.</strong></p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>We look forward to receiving your application!</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£37,024 - £43,186 (advertised salary is inclusive of a market supplement - please see advert for more detail)","publishDate":"2025-04-25T22:59:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-01T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/19c21a1e-b673-44d5-a548-d10d5f8ad4c9.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f1ac8a14-d891-4adb-b8f7-d01ace17a8a6","title":"Social Worker, Experienced Social Worker (Adults)","employer":"Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council","department":"","location":"Mallory, 2 Alice Ker Square","locationType":2,"description":"<p>There has never been a more exciting time to join Wirral Council. We’ve got ambitious targets to meet and to achieve everything we have promised to our residents, we need people who are ready to deliver the very best for our communities and show how they can #BeTheDifference. Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents, defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services. If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey, then this could be the perfect job for you.</p>\n<p>The Adult Social Care Review Team covers a wide remit of reviews and reassessment across the Wirral, working with persons recently discharged from hospital and those residing in the community. The Review Team supports with various adult social care projects and at-risk care home and domiciliary providers.</p>\n<p>In addition, collaborating with Wirral contracts & commissioning and quality improvement teams, adhering to outcomes focused and legal literate practices. The Review Team offers a plethora of opportunities for practitioners seeking to strengthen their practice and apply transferrable knowledge and skills in a CPD focused team. Social Workers are required to support with the latter service delivery, utilising assessment, and intervention skills, framed in legal literate practices. Experience of working with older adults.</p>\n<p>The work is diverse, and the aim is to promote the wellbeing of adults with care and support needs to continuously improve their outcomes, creating lasting connections with their local community.</p>\n<p>Requirements:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Social Work England registration</li>\n<li>Relevant social work qualification</li>\n<li>Evidence of Continuous Professional Development</li>\n<li>Driving licence and access to a car for work purposes</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Appointment to the posts will be subject to successful interview, references, DBS clearance and an Occupational Health check.</p>\n<p>This post requires a DBS check. The Safer Recruitment & Employment Policy and the Disclosures for Recruitment Procedure can be found at : <a href=\"https://www.wirral.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/job-vacancies/safer-recruitment-and-employment\">https://www.wirral.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/job-vacancies/safer-recruitment-and-employment</a></p>\n<p>The Council has a visa sponsorship license and is therefore able to offer certificates of sponsorship to non-UK residents through the skilled-worker route for this role. In order to qualify for this, applicants must be Registered with Social Work England and require sponsorship.</p>\n<p>Please note that the certificate of sponsorship alone is not a visa: an individual will still need to apply for and receive their visa to have the Right to Work in the UK.</p>\n<p>If you’re already a Wirral Council employee, and as part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we're passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk\">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p>If you are a Wirral resident, are unemployed or out of work, and require help with your application, please contact Involve Northwest’s employment and skills team on <a href=\"mailto:info@involvenorthwest.org.uk\">info@involvenorthwest.org.uk</a> or contact 0151 644 4500 or 0151 652 4349.</p>\n<p><strong>Working at Wirral</strong></p>\n<p>You’ll also want to know what it’s like to work here so, as a start:</p>\n<p>Our values are more than just pieces of paper on our walls! We’ve all played a role in developing these, so they reflect the immense pride we have in what we do, what matters to us, what inspires us and inform how we think, approach things and behave.</p>\n<p>We believe in ensuring staff are well looked after, staff wellbeing is a priority for us. We’re serious about recognising and rewarding people for the great things they do. You’ll benefit from our track record of developing, growing and investing in our people.</p>\n<p>We have a range of staff benefits including staff discounts, an excellent pension scheme which includes a generous employer contribution rate, immediate life cover and ill-health protection. We have a strong flexible working approach, hybrid working, family-friendly employment initiatives and an annual leave package starting with 28 days leave plus public holidays.</p>\n<p>We have an inclusive, engaged culture, everyone has a voice, everyone is valued for their contribution and understands the role they play in delivering our strategic priorities.</p>\n<p>Each voice is heard, each contribution valued. We embrace diversity in our workforce and recognise it is critical to our success. We support an inclusive culture that champions differences and nurtures a sense of belonging. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds, who share our values and our commitment to inclusion to apply for roles with us.</p>\n<p>We want you to be your best at work, we create the conditions to help you thrive and we mirror this in our recruitment process. If you’d like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process to make it barrier-free and as accessible as possible please contact <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk\">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p><em>Please note that in accordance with the Council’s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.</em></p>\n<p><em>It is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Council's Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package, unless in exceptional circumstances.</em></p>\n<p><em>Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date.</em></p>\n<p><em>We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications.</em></p>\n<p><em>Applications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration.  Forms received via the post will not be processed.</em></p>\n<p><em>All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK.  Details of required documents can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of the Jobs page.</em></p>\n<p><em>The job description and other supporting documents will not be accessible once the vacancy closing date has passed so if a copy is required you should download it now.</em></p>\n<p><em>We do not accept applications or CV’s from recruitment agencies, unless otherwise stated. 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The borough is internationally recognised for its outstanding natural beauty and commitment to sustainability and has a flourishing visitor economy.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>With the famous Antony Gormley’s ‘Another Place’ installation, attractive beaches, dunes and the resort town of Southport, the diversity of the borough provides a unique mix of urban and natural setting.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Here in Sefton our communities look out for each other. We focus on our similarities and diversities but never on our differences, working together for Sefton people .</strong></p>\n<p><strong>If you feel you are the right person for this  key new position , we would welcome your application. </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Should you have any questions prior to applying please contact Service Managers Mark Waterhouse </strong><a href=\"mailto:Mark.Waterhouse@sefton.gov.uk\"><strong>Mark.Waterhouse@sefton.gov.uk</strong></a><strong> 07583 079948  or  Nick Roberts </strong><a href=\"mailto:Nick.Roberts@sefton.gov.uk\"><strong>Nick.Roberts@sefton.gov.uk</strong></a></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>If you would like to be part of our team and contribute to our ongoing success and have the flexibility and drive to enable us to innovate and make a difference to outcomes for adults and carers, then we would like to hear from you. </strong></p>\n<p><strong>We look forward to meeting you for an interview in mid - late June  2025</strong></p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Grade K, SCP 40 - 41, Salary £49,764 - £50,788","publishDate":"2025-04-14T12:25:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-08T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/49616c4d-a80a-4c35-a0e2-7016786b291e.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"8c836b69-6dd4-4841-92b6-c35d68010f19","title":"Social Worker - Duty & Assessment","employer":"Halton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Halton Borough Council, United Kingdom","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Social Worker – DAT</strong></p><p>Do you have a passion for making a meaningful impact in the lives of children?</p><p>Are you looking for somewhere that allows you to truly shape the life chances of children and young people?</p><p>We are looking to recruit experienced Social Workers to support us on our improvement journey. Join a team where we’re always looking ahead — a place that’s deeply committed to continuous learning, growth, and career progression.</p><p><strong>Our Story:</strong></p><p>Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring two iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester.</p><p>Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. It’s an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services.</p><p>We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘<em>our colleagues’</em>. </p><p><strong>Our Team:</strong></p><p>The Duty and Assessment Team are a dedicated and impactful team, who are at the heart of positive change — working directly with children, families, and partner agencies to ensure every child’s needs are met swiftly and effectively. With a strong focus on collaboration and timely support, this is a team where your work truly makes a difference.</p><p><strong>Hours:</strong> 37</p><p><strong>Your Contributions:</strong></p><p>As a Social Worker within our Duty and Assessment Team, you will identify and assess levels of risk and need, and deliver protective or supportive services for children at risk, in need of support and or looked after. If the child/young person requires longer term support you will assist in ensuring that they are allocated to a social worker in our Child in Need team. </p><p><strong>Our Offer:</strong></p><p>Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:</p><ul>\n<li>A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service</li>\n<li>Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions</li>\n<li>3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Investment in your personal development </li>\n<li>Free Car Parking at HBC sites </li>\n<li>Flexible working arrangements </li>\n<li>Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme</li>\n</ul><p>We have a strong vision for social work practice in Halton and we are currently embedding a relationship based practice model that has systemic practice at its core. We’re on a journey for excellence and we’ve made it our mission to ensure that children and young people get the best service from us, so they are able to thrive and achieve.</p><p>We are committed to supporting our Social Workers and Managers to achieve their aspirations too. Working with us, you will have real opportunities to progress your career through training and development as an advanced practitioner, or future leader.</p><p>We have a stable and experienced Senior Leadership Team, who lead from the front. The Head of Service, Service Manager and Team Manager are well established staff members in Halton, who are supportive and nurturing.</p><p>You will receive bespoke support from the Social Work Academy who are integral in supporting this team in our improvement journey, providing advice, guidance and support to colleagues in this service area.</p><p><strong>The Market Supplement applicable to the advertised role is as follows: </strong></p><p><strong>For salaries of HBC 7 and HBC8 - £2,710 per annum</strong></p><p><strong>For salaries of HBC 9 - £3,710 per annum</strong></p><p><strong>Market Supplement's may be subject to early removal should there be rational to do so.</strong></p><p><strong>Next Steps:</strong></p><p>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 Sarah Ellison, Head of Service, on 0151 511 7270.</p><p><strong>We are actively reviewing applications throughout the duration of this advert and keen to invite shortlisted candidates for interview asap. Therefore please do not hesitate to submit your application as soon as possible and enjoy the many benefits of working for Halton Borough Council<em>. </em></strong></p><p>At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. 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Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester.</p><p>Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. It’s an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services.</p><p>We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘<em>our colleagues’</em>. </p><p><strong>Our Team:</strong></p><p>The ICART team is the first point of contact for the public and professionals who have concerns about a child. ICART is a multi-agency team made up of social workers, early help family workers, education, health and police. ICART triages information gathered to determine next steps, this will include identifying immediate risk and ensuring consent has been gained from the parents / carers when professionals refer or dispense with if necessary when a safeguarding matter arises.</p><p><strong>Hours:</strong> 37</p><p><strong>Your Contributions:</strong></p><p>As an ICART Social Worker you will undertake screening checks with parents / carers / child / young person, police, health, education and other partner agencies to enable the manager to make a decision about next steps.</p><p><strong>Our Offer:</strong></p><p>Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:</p><ul>\n<li>A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service</li>\n<li>Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions</li>\n<li>3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Investment in your personal development </li>\n<li>Free Car Parking at HBC sites </li>\n<li>Flexible working arrangements </li>\n<li>Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme</li>\n</ul><p>We have a strong vision for social work practice in Halton and we are currently embedding a relationship based practice model that has systemic practice at its core. We’re on a journey for excellence and we’ve made it our mission to ensure that children and young people get the best service from us, so they are able to thrive and achieve.</p><p>We are committed to supporting our Social Workers and Managers to achieve their aspirations too. Working with us, you will have real opportunities to progress your career through training and development as an advanced practitioner, or future leader.</p><p>We have a stable and experienced Senior Leadership Team, who lead from the front. The Head of Service, Service Manager and Team Manager are well established staff members in Halton, who are supportive and nurturing.</p><p>You will receive bespoke support from the Social Work Academy who are integral in supporting this team in our improvement journey, providing advice, guidance and support to colleagues in this service area.</p><p><strong>The Market Supplement applicable to the advertised role is as follows: </strong></p><p><strong>For salaries of HBC 7 and HBC8 - £2,710 per annum</strong></p><p><strong>For salaries of HBC 9 - £3,710 per annum</strong></p><p><strong>Market Supplement's may be subject to early removal should there be rational to do so.</strong></p><p><strong>Next Steps:</strong></p><p>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 Catherine Cosgrove on 0151 5117490.</p><p>Interview dates are TBC.</p><p>At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. 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Shield Experienced Social Worker x 2

Knowsley Council

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£41,511 - £42,708 per annum

Nutgrove Villa, Westmorland Road, Huyton , Knowsley , L36 6GA, Hybrid Working (Hybrid)

Posted 2 days ago

Assistant Team Manager - Cared For Team

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council logo

Grade J, SCP 36 - 39, Salary £45,718 - £48,710 (pay award pending)

Magdalen House (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Children's Social Care Team Manager - Adoption Support

Knowsley Council

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£51,802 to £52,805 per annum

Nutgrove Villa, Westmorland Road, Huyton , Knowsley , L36 6GA, Hybrid Working (Hybrid)

Posted 4 days ago

Social Worker, Experienced Social Worker (Children's)

Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council

Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council logo

£37,938 - £44,711

Mallory, 2 Alice Ker Square (Hybrid)

Posted 5 days ago

Learning and Development Business Partner (Management Information)

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council logo

Grade I SCP 31 - 35 £40,476 - £44,711 per annum (pay award pending)

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council (Hybrid)

Posted 9 days ago

Social Worker (Adoption in Merseyside - AIM)

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council logo

Grade H to I, SCP 26 - 35, £36,124 - £44,711 per annum (pay award pending)

Knowsley Council (On-Site)

Posted 11 days ago

Closing in 3 days

SEND Progress and Aspiration Coach

Wirral School

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£28,342 - £31,304

St Mary's Catholic College (On-Site)

Posted 11 days ago

Closing in 4 days

Learning mentor - Level 2

Westvale Primary

Westvale Primary logo

£33,366 - £35,235 per annum

Melverley Road, Kirkby (On-Site)

Posted 11 days ago

Closing today

Experienced Social Worker - Adoption in Merseyside

Knowsley Council

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£41,511 - £44,711 per annum [dependent on qualification]

Nutgrove Villa, Westmorland Road, Huyton , Knowsley , L36 6GA, Hybrid Working (Hybrid)

Posted 11 days ago

Closing today

EDT Approved Mental Health Professional

Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council

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£52,432 - £56,077 pro rata (which includes the additional 20% enhancement for unsocial hours)

Wirral, Arrowe Park Hospital (On-Site)

Posted 17 days ago

Closing today

MST-CAN Family Resource Specialist

Knowsley Council

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£33,366 - £35,235 per annum

Nutgrove Villa, Westmorland Road, Huyton , Knowsley , L36 6GA, Hybrid Working (Hybrid)

Posted 18 days ago

Children's Social Care Team Manager

Knowsley Council

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£51,802 - £52,805 per annum

Nutgrove Villa, Westmorland Road, Huyton , Knowsley , L36 6GA, Hybrid Working, Free Parking (Hybrid)

Posted 23 days ago

Pastoral Support Mentor

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council Schools

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council Schools logo

NJC Grade F Pt 12-19 salary £27,711 - £31,067 FTE

St Oswald's CE Primary School (On-Site)

Posted 24 days ago

Closing in 1 day

SEND School Teaching Assistant

Abbey School

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£24,035 (Not pro-rata, meaning salary is split evenly across each calendar month)

Chester (On-Site)

Posted 30+ days ago

Closing in 1 day

SEND School Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Abbey School

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Starting salary from £37,338 depending on skills and experience

Chester (On-Site)

Posted 30+ days ago

Closing today

Social Worker - Children in Care and Care Leavers 16+

Halton Borough Council

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£37,024 - £43,186 (advertised salary is inclusive of a market supplement - please see advert for more detail)

Halton Borough Council, United Kingdom (On-Site)

Posted 30+ days ago

Social Worker, Experienced Social Worker (Adults)

Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council

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£41,511- £44,711

Mallory, 2 Alice Ker Square (Hybrid)

Posted 30+ days ago

Team Manager - ASC Community Assessment Team

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

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Grade K, SCP 40 - 41, Salary £49,764 - £50,788

Magdalen House (On-Site)

Posted 30+ days ago

Social Worker - Duty & Assessment

Halton Borough Council

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£37,024 - £48,421 (advertised salary is inclusive of a market supplement - please see advert for more detail)

Halton Borough Council, United Kingdom (On-Site)

Posted 30+ days ago

Social Worker - ICART

Halton Borough Council

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£37,024 - £48,421 (advertised salary is inclusive of a market supplement - please see advert for more detail)

Halton Borough Council, United Kingdom (On-Site)

Posted 30+ days ago

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