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Then Knowsley Children’s Services could be the place for you.</strong> </p>\n<p><strong>Be part of what we are building.</strong> </p>\n<p>Following our recent Ofsted inspection, our Children’s Social Care Services (CSC) department are on an improvement journey - one we would love you to join us on! </p>\n<p>Want to work with: </p>\n<ul>\n<li>A friendly, supportive team who genuinely cares about their employees?</li>\n<li>A smaller local authority in easy commuting distance from across the North West with hybrid working options?</li>\n<li>Somewhere you can really make a difference to the lives of our Children and Young People</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Then this may be the role for you...  </strong></p>\n<p>We have high aspirations for our children and young people and are determined to work together to make the necessary improvements and get to ‘good’ whilst always aiming higher. This is an exciting time to join our service - improving CSC is one of the Council’s main priorities; there’s significant investment in the service, expertise on-hand and opportunities for you to make a real difference; helping to shape the future delivery of CSC for the benefit of our children and young people.  </p>\n<p>If you choose to join us, you will be coming to an inclusive, supportive, and friendly team.  We have a new engaging and ambitious leadership team in place, who will ensure that you work in an environment where you feel recognised, valued, and listened to.  As a service we offer flexible working, manageable caseloads and a vast array of employee benefits details of which can be found below.  We welcome you to come and join us on this exciting journey– in return we promise to support, develop, and help you achieve your goals. </p>\n<p><strong>We are looking for Experienced Social Workers across all of our services including Children with Disabilities, Children looked After and Young Persons Team.</strong></p>\n<p>To be successful you will be a qualified, experienced social worker and you will be professionally registered with Social Work England.  You will be committed to making a difference for Children, Young People and their families and you’ll be a great communicator able to quickly build good relationships.  It’s important you actively invest in your continuous professional development, and we will support you to do this. </p>\n<p><strong><em>Our offer to you:</em></strong> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>We are a Disability Confident Employer,</strong> meaning we offer Inclusive & accessible recruitment, offering an interview to disabled people, providing reasonable adjustments, & supporting existing employees. </li>\n<li>\n<strong>Flexible working, Hybrid working arrangements & family friendly initiatives;</strong><strong> </strong>Our flexible working scheme allows you to manage your hours & plan your life more easily. 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This is your one-to-one time solely focused on your career development </li>\n<li>\n<strong>Reflective Supervision - 4 weekly</strong> </li>\n<li>\n<strong>Access to Signs of Safety Group Supervision</strong> </li>\n<li>\n<strong>Newly Developed Progression Pathway</strong> </li>\n<li>\n<strong>Learning at Work Week</strong>: A yearly celebration awards to recognise & celebrate individual practice across the council</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Visible and accessible Leadership including Monthly Principal Social Worker (PSW) drop-in sessions</strong> </li>\n<li>\n<strong>Themed Practice Learning Week</strong>: Providing a range of bitesize learning opportunities. </li>\n<li>\n<strong>Currently Offering Free Parking</strong> </li>\n<li>\n<strong>Cycle to Work Scheme:</strong><strong> </strong>We are committed to greener transport solutions. Our scheme entitles you to significant discounts on the price of a new bike & safety equipment. </li>\n<li><strong>Bank holidays</strong></li>\n<li>\n<strong>Eye Tests:</strong><strong> </strong>We provide all display screen users with a free eye test on request. We have a corporate eye care scheme which includes a contribution to the cost of glasses </li>\n<li>\n<strong>Free Refreshments</strong> – Tea, Coffee and Milk</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Discounted Gym Membership</strong> </li>\n<li>\n<strong>Credit Union Membership</strong> </li>\n<li>\n<strong>VIVUP Discounts & Savings</strong><strong> </strong>The program offers a staff discount scheme. </li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Please note that sponsorship is not available for this post</strong></p>\n<p><strong><em>Application Process</em></strong> </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>At Knowsley we value our applicants and want you to feel well-informed and welcome. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact Laverne Bell-Jones on Tel: 07553620733 / Laura Knights on Tel: 07553619228 </p>\n<p>If you are interested in any of these vacancies, please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. 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As an employee, you will be part of our collective family, involved in a programme of thought-provoking and relevant staff engagement events, led by visible leaders and managers. You will have access to a bespoke wellbeing programme tailored to the needs of Social Care employees and responsive to the challenging and difficult circumstances you encounter.</p>\n<p>Do you want to help #BeTheDifference for children young people and families?</p>\n<p>Click below and tell us why.</p>\n<p>We have vacancies in:</p>\n<p>Assessment and Intervention (Child in Need Team)</p>\n<p>Assessment and Intervention (Court Teams)</p>\n<p>Permanence Teams</p>\n<p>Please state on your application which team you are interested in.</p>\n<p>The successful applicant must have the ability to converse with members of the public and provide advice in accurate, spoken English</p>\n<p>If you would like to see other Social work based roles we offer, follow this link: https://ats-wirraljobs.jgp.co.uk/vacancies?ga_client_id=148a542e-d530-47a4-83e7-778e5b01b032&job_type=social+worker&ticket=ST-17065271612762-gT0zwkQHs3ol0lowgO81AhPMXYYNN67Als2u0Swz</p>\n<p>This post is subject to Enhanced Level DBS check.</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. 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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.</p><p>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</p><p>Targeted Services for Young People are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, passionate and motivated Business Support Officer to support our work with young people and Children</p><p>The Role: </p><ul>\n<li>The role of Business Support Officer will mainly focus on reception duties but will also involve entries and queries across multiple database systems, and electronic room bookings.  Therefore, a desire to learn is essential</li>\n<li>As the Business Support Officer you will be required to maintain up to date records on corporate systems</li>\n<li>Within the role of the Business Support Officer you will be required to coordinate committee reports and provide appropriate guidance to senior managers</li>\n<li>As the Business Support Officer you will provide regular budgetary statistical and other information to Managers and assist teams and managers in the provision of financial protocols for services</li>\n</ul><p>The role of Business Support Officer will be office based only and will operate on a job share basis and the salary will be pro rata to reflect this.</p><p>Our offer to you:</p><ul>\n<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>\n<li>Agile working (Role dependent) - A “Flexibility First” approach to Agile working where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception</li>\n<li>Part of the Local Government Pension scheme – option to join the AVC scheme</li>\n<li>Progression - opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning</li>\n<li>Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee assistance programme</li>\n<li>Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes </li>\n<li>Drive Time – a salary sacrifice car lease scheme</li>\n<li>Family friendly policies with enhanced leave  </li>\n<li>Discounted Gym Memberships </li>\n<li>Employee Volunteering Scheme </li>\n<li>Medicash </li>\n</ul><p>Next steps:<br>Closing date: midnight Tuesday 13th May 2025.</p><p>We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. 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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. 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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.</p><p>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!</p><p>Liverpool City Council is looking to recruit a part time Resource Support Officer. Sedgemoor Hub is a vibrant working environment. We have thirty beds and provide respite for people living with dementia, residential beds for people living with dementia and reablement beds. The role of Resource Support Officer is busy and satisfying and you will assist the Management Team with administrative duties as well first point of call for families and visitors.</p><p>Liverpool has a strong track record in promoting independence and enabling people to live well at home. Would you like to be part of a successful team working with other health and social care professionals to ensure we continue to provide person centred service to people who use Sedgemoor and their families.</p><p>The Role: </p><ul>\n<li>As the Resource Support Officer, you will be required respond to a range of enquiries and correspondence both written and verbal, good communication skills are a must</li>\n<li> As the Resource Support Officer you must demonstrate an awareness of IT systems including Microsoft office, excel, data bases and basic financial management. You should be able to take minutes and provide reports when needed.</li>\n<li>As this is a busy residential hub, you the Resource Support Officer must have good organisational skills with ability to manage time, work to deadlines and prioritise work in an effective and productive manner</li>\n</ul><p>This position is 14 hours per week 8:30am – 4pm Thursday and Friday and salary will be pro rata to reflect this.</p><p>Our offer to you:</p><ul>\n<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>\n<li>Agile working (Role dependent) - A “Flexibility First” approach to Agile working where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception</li>\n<li>Part of the Local Government Pension scheme – option to join the AVC scheme</li>\n<li>Progression - opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning</li>\n<li>Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee assistance programme</li>\n<li>Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes </li>\n<li>Drive Time – a salary sacrifice car lease scheme</li>\n<li>Family friendly policies with enhanced leave  </li>\n<li>Discounted Gym Memberships </li>\n<li>Employee Volunteering Scheme </li>\n<li>Medicash </li>\n</ul><p>Next steps:<br>Closing date: midnight Friday 9th May 2025<br>Shortlisting date: Tuesday 13th May 2025<br>Interview date: Tuesday 20th May 2025</p><p>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.</p><p>If you would like to talk to a member of the team about the role or have an informal discussion, please contact Terry Melia via email terence.melia@liverpool.gov.uk</p><p>Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council.</p><p><span class=\"fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable\"><span class=\"fr-mk fr-draggable\"> </span><span class=\"fr-mk fr-draggable\"> </span></span></p><p>Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. </p><p>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\">recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk</a>.</p><p>Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. 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.  Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£26409 - £30060","publishDate":"2025-04-27T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-09T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/899e84d5-b152-45cf-9147-68ff548f6380.png","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 - £2,710</strong><strong>Grade HBC8 - £2,710</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Market Supplement's may be subject to early removal should there be rational to do so.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Next Steps:</strong></p>\n<p>Here at Halton we are committed to supporting Social Workers to achieve their aspirations and you will have real opportunities for further promotion and training, as the Council is keen to develop advanced practitioners and also future leaders.</p>\n<p>Halton offer a nurturing ASYE programme for newly qualified workers through our Social Work Academy. This includes a protected caseload, dedicated time for study, a tailored training package and additional reflective supervisions. You will be allocated an ASYE assessor who works alongside you and your line manager to ensure you are supported throughout your first year in practice and beyond.</p>\n<p>For experienced workers we offer the opportunity for progression and continued professional development which includes a focus on your development including opportunities to become a practice educator, work with our local universities on delivering course material to student and progression to advanced practitioner. We have strong links to our local Universities and we offer specialist training and membership of Research in Practice. We aim to support you throughout your career whether you want to progress through a specialism, management pathways or teaching.</p>\n<p>To apply for this post you must be a qualified social worker ideally with post qualifying experience within a statutory children’s social care setting, along with knowledge and understanding of working with children in care and care leavers and our key partners as a corporate parent. Full Social Work Qualification is required. In addition, this post is subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure, a UK driving 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":"304e64ef-98a1-48a1-b4a1-896edf1cd3ff","title":"Social Worker","employer":"Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council","department":"","location":"Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council, Southport Town Hall","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Adult Social Care Service within Sefton Council for 2 registered social workers to join the North area team, based at Southport Town Hall.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>The role</strong></p>\n<p>You will be working in a generic adult social care team, providing a service to residents with a variety of needs. You will complete assessments of social care needs and develop support plans for individuals; complete assessments for NHS Continuing Healthcare; support hospital discharges and attend a variety of different multi-disciplinary team meetings. You will complete safeguarding enquiries and may be involved with Court work.  </p>\n<p>You will be a motivated, enthusiastic, and experienced social worker, with a range of skills and a desire to work in adult social care.  You will be based at Southport Town Hall, with an opportunity for some hybrid working, as part of a very supportive and experienced team of social workers and community assessors. You will receive regular professional supervision and have access to a range of training and development opportunities. If you are newly qualified, we will support you to complete the requirements of the ASYE programme.</p>\n<p>The North team has recently adopted the Three Conversations model, recognising the need to free up social workers to spend more time with people, working creatively to help them to achieve their goals and live good lives, and to spend less time caught up with bureaucratic systems, computers and forms. It’s an exciting time to be joining us!</p>\n<p>If you would like to speak to someone about this vacancy, please feel free to contact one of the Lead Practitioners:  Vicki Smart on 07811024976; Michelle Hurst on 07773 096 774 or Alison Farnworth on 07973457832. </p>\n<p><strong>Provisional Interview Date - w/c 02/06/2025</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Who are we? </strong></p>\n<p>Sefton is a diverse and exciting local authority that is on a journey of aspiration and ambition as it works towards delivering its exciting Sefton 2030 Vision. This journey is shared with our partners and communities as we strive to ensure Sefton is a confident and connected Borough.</p>\n<p><strong>Sefton as a Place to Live and Work</strong></p>\n<p>Boasting 22 miles of stunning coastline, Sefton is a leading coastal tourist destination with a flourishing visitor economy. Spanning the busy Port of Liverpool, the famous Antony Gormley’s ‘Another Place’ installation, attractive beaches and dunes, to the resort town of Southport, the diversity of the Borough provides a unique mix of urban and natural setting.</p>\n<p>This is a diverse and exciting Borough where people can enjoy a great work-life balance. With excellent transport links, Sefton is well placed for accessing cities across the Northwest, including Liverpool, Manchester and areas such as the Wirral, Halton and Knowsley.</p>\n<p>This is an exciting time to come and work with us. We want to hear from people who possess drive and passion. We need committed Social Workers to support our development, improvement plans and outcomes for vulnerable adults in our community.</p>\n<p><strong>Our Vision and Journey so far….</strong></p>\n<p>Sefton Adult Social Care have high aspirations for the service to work with our most vulnerable residents to complete excellent person-centred and high-quality assessments, the outcomes of which will positively impact on well-being and support people to live healthier lives. We are in the process of expanding our early intervention and prevention offer to our residents, using innovative approaches and the latest technological solutions. Sefton Adult Social Care have an ethos of coproducing and codesigning services with our residents and stakeholders to ensure they meet the needs of our service users whilst ensuring that we respect people’s dignity, rights, and choices. As a service we recognise the importance of increasing choice enabling people to have control over their lives, and we are committed to improving outcomes and maximising independence of our service users.</p>\n<p><strong>What we require from you:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Social Work Degree or equivalent Social Work Qualification</li>\n<li>Current registration with Social Work England</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>High aspirations to improve the lives our most vulnerable residents.</li>\n<li>Exceptional knowledge of the Care Act.</li>\n<li>Ability to manage your own workload and to work independently as well as in a team.</li>\n<li>Ability to make person centred, complex decisions, using evidence-based tools and analysis.</li>\n<li>Ability to understand and demonstrate a commitment to equality and diversity.</li>\n<li>Ability to effectively undertake partnership working with all our stakeholders and further develop these relationships.</li>\n<li>Commitment to your own personal development and professional growth.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Our offer to you</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>To be part of an established, caring, and welcoming team</li>\n<li>Manageable caseloads</li>\n<li>Access to good quality, monthly, reflective supervision</li>\n<li>A comprehensive induction programmes.</li>\n<li>A wide variety of career progression routes bespoke to individual training and development needs as identified in annual PDRs.</li>\n<li>Partnership with Research in Practice, providing access to online webinars, podcasts and materials linked to the latest research and policy updates to support your CPD and inform evidence-based reports.</li>\n<li>28 days annual leave rising to 33 days after 5 years continual service plus 8 bank holidays.</li>\n<li>Enhanced sick pay, maternity/adoption leave pay and maternity support leave schemes.</li>\n<li>Excellent pension scheme.</li>\n<li>Opportunities for agile/flexible working</li>\n<li>Access to free eye tests and where appropriate, contribution towards spectacles.</li>\n<li>Discounted gym membership with all Active Sefton gyms.</li>\n<li>Cycle to work scheme.</li>\n<li>Access to local benefits and discounts on products and services</li>\n<li>Hybrid working e.g. the ability to work from home or office for some part of the working week.</li>\n<li>Occupational Health Service available to advise on work related health issues.</li>\n<li>Commitment to supporting your emotional and mental health with access to a free and confidential employee counselling service.</li>\n<li>Assistance with relocation if eligible.</li>\n<li>Access to our Professional Practice Forum.</li>\n</ul>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Grade H/I SCP 26 - 35, Salary £36,124 - £44,711","publishDate":"2025-04-24T13:32:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-23T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/e3ee970a-994d-4fa0-868e-8003ee869899.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"dfe258c1-a4f3-4227-abec-c596190aaa48","title":"Assistant Team Manager - Children with Complex Needs","employer":"Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council","department":"","location":"Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council, Magdalen House","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Join our Children’s Social Services Team: Make a Difference Every Day!</strong></p>\n<p>We are seeking to appoint passionate and experienced Assistant Team Managers within our Children with Complex Needs (CWCN) Team to join our dynamic Children’s Services Team here at Sefton Council.</p>\n<p>As an Assistant Team Manager, you will have direct responsibility for a small number of children whilst playing a vital role in supporting the Team Manager in the day-to-day management of a team of Social Workers and other professionals in the delivery of statutory and legislative duties and requirements. You will be critical in ensuring the key performance targets as they apply to the team, the service and the Council are met.</p>\n<p>If you join Sefton now, you will be part of something exciting and new as we continue our improvement journey which will see you work closely with children and families with the support of excellent team managers and service managers.</p>\n<p><strong>Our offer to you</strong></p>\n<p>We offer competitive salaries between SCP 36-39 £45,718 - £48,710</p>\n<p>We all know how important time away from the workplace is which is why we offer a generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days increasing to 33 days after 5 years continual service in addition to 8 bank holidays.</p>\n<p>Other benefits include: local government pension scheme, enhanced sick pay scheme and family friendly leave with pay, agile/flexible working opportunities and access to occupational health services. For further information on the fantastic benefits of working for Sefton Council see our Application Pack.</p>\n<p><strong>Ready to Make a Difference?</strong></p>\n<p>Join us and be part of a team that’s not only changing lives but having lasting impacts on shaping futures. Together we can achieve great things for our children and our communities.</p>\n<p>We are seeking individuals who have extensive, relevant experience of working with children, young people, and families; using direct work skills and observation to gain the voice and experiences of children and young people. Candidates will be committed to working transparently in partnership with children, young people and families, and partner agencies in a strength-based way.</p>\n<p>If you are Social Work England registered and have a Social Work Degree or equivalent Social Work Qualification with relevant experience we would love to hear from you.</p>\n<p><strong>Apply today </strong>and start your journey with us a Sefton Council!</p>\n<p><strong>This post will close on 1</strong><strong>1<sup>th</sup> May </strong><strong>2025 with interviews anticipated to take place on 21<sup>st</sup> May 2025 </strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Grade J SCP 36 - 39, Salary £45,718 - £48,710","publishDate":"2025-04-24T11:14:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-11T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/f4c3416f-5330-4930-a189-d8b22db83c5b.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. Therefore, any candidates submitted via a recruitment agency will not be considered for this role.</em></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£41,511- £44,711","publishDate":"2025-04-22T14:31:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-11T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/dc65ebe5-6f47-4602-9af4-9fccbfdbe1d8.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"301797b6-b524-44ad-869e-41199d5a677d","title":"Social Worker - Children's Social Care Fostering & Adoption Team","employer":"Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council","department":"","location":"Magdalen House","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Join our Children’s Social Services Team: Make a Difference Every Day!</strong></p>\n<p>Are you a passionate and dedicated social worker looking to make a real impact? We are looking for experienced social workers who have passed their ASYE to join our dynamic Children’s Service Team here at Sefton Council.</p>\n<p>Together, we can safeguard the future of our children while ensuring our team thrives in a supportive and professional environment.</p>\n<p>At Sefton Council, we are committed to investing in our people. Our vision is to grow and nurture our own talent, creating a strong and professional workforce dedicated to the safety and well-being of children and young people in our communities. Here’s what sets us apart.</p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Small Teams, Big Impact;</strong> We believe in the power of close-knit teams. Our small team structure ensures you’re never just a number but a valued member whose contributions are recognised, valued and celebrated.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Manageable caseloads;</strong> We understand the importance of work-life balance and the challenges of the social work profession. That’s why we ensure manageable caseloads, allowing you to provide the best possible care and support to those who need it most</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Strong Supervision and Support;</strong> Your professional growth and wellbeing are out priorities. With regular, robust supervision and access to continuous professional development opportunities we ensure you have the guidance and resources you need to excel in your role.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Committed to Excellence;</strong> Our commitment to safeguarding children and young people is unwavering. We uphold the highest standards of practice, providing the tools and training necessary to empower you to make a real difference.</li>\n<li> </li>\n</ul>\n<p>If you join Sefton now, you will be part of something exciting and new as we continue our improvement journey.</p>\n<p><strong>We currently have several opportunities within our Fostering Teams for Social Workers.</strong></p>\n<p>Sefton Fostering Service has developed over the last 2 years and we are now at the exciting point of expanding the service and are looking for social workers to join us in the next stage of our journey. The service is made up of 4 teams – family and friends assessment and support, family and friends supervision and support, mainstream recruitment and assessment and mainstream supervision and support.  We have social work vacancies across 2 of the teams (family and friends assessment and support and mainstream supervision and support) and we are looking for people who have an interest in and value the excellent work foster carers do and with a knowledge and understanding of fostering services including fostering standards and regulations, family and friends related assessments, care proceedings and fostering panel. Previous experience in a fostering environment is desirable but not essential as your attitude, motivation, and transferable skills is what interests us.</p>\n<p>Please note that in order to apply for this post you must be qualified and registered as a Social Worker with SWE and have post qualifying experience in safeguarding children.  </p>\n<p><strong>Provisional interview date - Friday 16th May 2025</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Grade H, SCP 26 - 30, £36,124 to £39,513 and Grade I, SCP 31 - 35, £40,476 to £44,711 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-22T10:05:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-11T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/7e9e1ff9-e0f3-44e7-8e1b-af47624298a4.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"ab90ee96-eb00-41be-8628-2fff0dd8980a","title":"Team Manager - ASC Community Assessment Team","employer":"Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council","department":"","location":"Magdalen House","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>An exciting opportunity has arisen in Sefton Adult Social Care to become a Team Manager in our Community Assessment teams. </strong><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>This is a new additional  post that will support changes to the way our assessment teams work across the borough .</strong></p>\n<p><strong>It will be essential that the successful candidate works closely their other  Team Manager colleagues to align leave and training commitments and provide mutual support across the teams .  </strong></p>\n<p><strong>As a Team Manager you will have management responsibility for a busy team of both qualified Social Workers and Community Assessors, whose role is to work in partnership with people (over the age of 18 years) completing the statutory duties of the Local Authority under the Care Act 2014. </strong></p>\n<p><strong>We are excited about a number of  innovations that we are making to the way we work with people and so we are looking for someone who is open and flexible in their leadership approach and office base </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Sefton is a vibrant local authority that is already on a journey of aspiration and ambition as it works towards delivering its exciting Vision 2030.  </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Our borough is the northern  area of the Liverpool City Region with more than 273,000 residents. </strong></p>\n<p><strong>We have the best of both worlds in Sefton, the vibrant city of Liverpool to the south and 22 miles of fantastic coastline and respected green spaces in the north. 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. 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><p><strong>Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values.</strong></p><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><p>We look forward to receiving your application!</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£37,024 - £48,421 (advertised salary is inclusive of a market supplement - please see advert for more detail)","publishDate":"2025-04-07T22:59:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-06T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/8048170f-fda0-4567-bb30-2fef2af01e4c.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"47a18440-9a51-4221-8592-8ed9374c2504","title":"Social Worker - ICART","employer":"Halton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Halton Borough Council, United Kingdom","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Social Worker – ICART </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>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 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. 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><p><strong>Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values.</strong></p><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><p>We look forward to receiving your application!</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£37,024 - £48,421 (advertised salary is inclusive of a market supplement - please see advert for more detail)","publishDate":"2025-04-06T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-06T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/d06f275e-3023-46c4-b90c-8bdfe1e21411.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d1685c93-08ad-44a1-beb6-533626dfad5a","title":"Social Worker - Children in Need","employer":"Halton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Halton Borough Council, United Kingdom","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Are you ready to make a real impact? Join us in making a difference!</strong></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><strong>We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘<em>our colleagues’</em>.</strong></p><p><strong>Why join us?</strong></p><ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Be part of a transformation</strong>: This is more than just a job—it's a chance to be a key player in turning our services around. Your skills, insights, and energy will be crucial in driving the change we need.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Investment in services</strong>: We recognise that in order for good Social Work practice to flourish, our offer of services needs to improve. As a Local Authority, we are already committed to developing our contextual safeguarding service, edge of care, and family network coordinators, to name just a few.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Supportive environment</strong>: We understand the complexities and demands of Social Work. We offer a supportive, collaborative environment where you will have the opportunity to work alongside many of the great Social Workers and managers within our service. Our managers support a small number of Social Workers to ensure that they can provide the required and appropriate level of support.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Professional development</strong>: We are committed to investing in our team with continuous training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and career</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Hours: </strong>37</p><p><strong>Your Contributions:</strong></p><ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Passion and resilience</strong>: We’re looking for individuals who are not just looking for a job, but are passionate about making a positive difference and committed to transforming our service.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Strong ethical foundation</strong>: A deep commitment to ethical practice and a compassionate approach are essential as we work to rebuild trust and deliver high-quality support to those in need.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Commitment to continuous improvement</strong>: Continuous improvement is one of our core values in Halton. Whether we are inadequate or outstanding, we believe that improvement should never stop, so we are seeking Social Workers who are aligned with this.</li>\n</ul><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><strong>A relevant market supplement amount is included in the advertised salary for each grade as follows:</strong></p><ul>\n<li><strong>Grade HBC7 - £2,710</strong></li>\n<li><strong>Grade HBC8 - £2,710</strong></li>\n<li><strong>Grade HBC9 - £3,710</strong></li>\n</ul><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 Jill Evans (0151 511 8047), Sarah Daly (0151 511 7575) or Alicia Lambley (0151 511 6252).</p><p><strong>This is a rolling advert, therefore applications will be continuously reviewed and applicants invited to interview before the advertised end date. </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. 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><p><strong>Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values</strong>.</p><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><p>We look forward to receiving your application!</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£37,024 - £48,421 (advertised salary is inclusive of a market supplement - please see advert for more detail)","publishDate":"2025-04-03T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-06T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/baa76bec-7d97-4fb2-9102-d779a0e3c9f7.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"c698fa8a-d61d-4597-baf5-a5dd33e3e508","title":"Social Worker - Children in Care 0-16","employer":"Halton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Halton Borough Council","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>Job Introduction</strong><br>Do you have a passion to make a difference to the lives of children in care?</p>\n<p>We are interested in hearing from both experienced and newly qualified Social Workers who would like to join our Children in Care Team working with children aged between 0-16 years.</p>\n<p><strong>Our Story:</strong></p>\n<p>Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring two iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester, as well as close proximity to both Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airports.</p>\n<p>Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. It’s an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services.</p>\n<p>We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘our colleagues’. </p>\n<p><strong>Our Team and the role: </strong></p>\n<p>The team is responsible for ensuring that all Children in Care are matched with carers able to meet their needs with a long-term plan of permanency and supported to achieve positive outcomes in all areas.</p>\n<p>The children in care service have stable teams of social workers, community support workers and team managers as well as service manager and head of service.</p>\n<p>As a social worker in the team, you will be responsible for care planning for children in care 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>As a permanency service we look to ensure our children in care live within safe, stable and appropriately matched carers/family to meet all of their needs and work towards a plan of discharge where appropriate, long-term matching and/or family finding.</p>\n<p>The team also focuses on supporting young adolescents to develop their independence skills and ready them for when they are turning aged 15 years 9 months/16 years when they will transfer to the adolescent service who work alongside our team of personal advisors.</p>\n<p>Knowledge and experience of working with children in care and corporate parenting is essential to this role in supporting our children in care, however we have training available and if newly qualified our social academy will support via the ASYE programme*</p>\n<p>Hours: 37 per week </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<p>A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service.<br>Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions<br>3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme<br>Investment in your personal development <br>Free Car Parking at HBC sites <br>Flexible working arrangements <br>Car leasing schemes<br>Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme.<br>*Here at Halton we are committed to supporting Social Workers to achieve their aspirations and you will have real opportunities for further promotion and training, as the Council is keen to develop advanced practitioners and also future leaders.</p>\n<p>Halton offer a nurturing ASYE programme for newly qualified workers through our Social Work Academy. This includes a protected caseload, dedicated time for study, a tailored training package and additional reflective supervisions. You will be allocated an ASYE assessor who works alongside you and your line manager to ensure you are supported throughout your first year in practice and beyond.</p>\n<p>For experienced workers we offer the opportunity for progression and continued professional development which includes a focus on your development including opportunities to become a practice educator, work with our local universities on delivering course material to student and progression to advanced practitioner. We have strong links to our local Universities, and we offer specialist training and membership of Research in Practice. We aim to support you throughout your career whether you want to progress through a specialism, management pathways or teaching.</p>\n<p><strong>Next Steps:</strong></p>\n<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 Lyndsey Ratcliffe (Service Manager Children in Care) on 0151 511 8594.</p>\n<p>Interviews will provisionally take place on 29th May 2025.</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>Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values. </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 - £48,421 (advertised salary is inclusive of a market supplement - please see advert for more detail)","publishDate":"2025-04-01T15:33:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-18T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/0fb9adf8-233d-4bea-bce0-24250f55a62c.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"c8f650b8-3200-4d35-87c0-fff56bea7528","title":"Adult Social Worker","employer":"Halton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Halton Borough Council, United Kingdom","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Halton is a thriving and vibrant Borough where people can learn and develop their skills; enjoy a good quality of life with good health; a high quality, modern urban environment; the opportunity for all to fulfill their potential; greater wealth and quality, sustained by a thriving business community; and safer, stronger and more attractive neighborhoods.</p><p>We have a range of Full & Part-time Social Work/Occupational Therapy vacancies at present across Adult Social Care,</p><ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Intermediate Care (</strong>Community and Bed based)</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Hospital Teams</strong> based in Whiston NHS hospital</li>\n<li><strong>Safeguarding Team</strong></li>\n<li><strong>Initial Assessment Team</strong></li>\n<li><strong>Occupational Therapy Team</strong></li>\n<li><strong>Complex Care Teams</strong></li>\n<li><strong>Mental Health Team</strong></li>\n<li><strong>Older People Mental Health Team</strong></li>\n</ul><p><strong>Some of the roles we have available are:</strong></p><p><strong>Approved Mental Health Professionals –  £41,511 to £44,711 per annum </strong>AMHP’s will also attract an additional £2000 per annum Retainer Allowance. </p><p><strong>Advanced Practitioners – £41,511 to £44,711 per annum </strong></p><p><strong>Social Workers – £37,938 to £40,476 per annum </strong></p><p><strong>Occupational Therapist – £37,938 to £40,476 per annum </strong></p><p>Halton Borough Council covers Runcorn and Widnes, and we are committed to a strengths-based approach for Adults aged over 18 years. The Adult social work/Occupational Therapy teams are responsible for the Short- & Long-Term delivery of person centred support and an asset-based care planning/ equipment provision for Adults over the age of 18 years.</p><p>Halton Borough council’s expectations are high, and you will need a strong commitment to providing first-class person-centred care to Halton residents and support to their carers. You will be passionate about working with a range of service user groups -older people, adults with Mental Health difficulties, adults with learning disabilities and adults with physical and sensory difficulties, challenging discrimination whilst promoting independence.</p><p>The Mental Health social work team works with adults, across 2 teams, 18-65 years & Older People Mental Health Teams,  who meet the criteria in line with the Care Act and require support in relation to their mental health.  We work closely with our Mental Health Trust colleagues to provide a responsive, holistic and recovery focussed response to adults with complex mental health needs.</p><p>The teams work closely with The LLAMS team, Home Improvement Agency, Joint Equipment provision, Independent Living Centre, Continuing Health Care Nurses , CPN’s, Specialist Learning Disability Nursing Service, Neuro-Rehabilitation Team, GP Practices including District Nurse services, Community Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy. The teams work in partnership with other teams and departments internal to Halton Borough Council including Children and Family Services, and the Positive Behaviour Support Service.</p><p>You will have experience in completing assessments under the Care Act, an understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and the completion of Continuing health care assessments.</p><p>You will have a recognised professional qualification Social Work Degree, Occupational Therapist Degree, MA, Dip SW or equivalent, good interpersonal and communication skills a flexible approach and a willingness to continually improve your practice; in addition, you must hold a full driving licence.</p><p>Some of the many benefits at working with us here at Halton include a supportive and enthusiastic service and excelllent peer support as well as structured supervision and training. This also Includes the opportunity to access BIA/ AMHP training.</p><p>Halton also provide a generous car user allowance and a flexible working week. You can receive up to 34 days annual leave per annum (Plus bank holidays) and access to HBC’s lease Car and Bike Schemes, and free parking throughout your places of work.</p><p><em><strong>We are actively reviewing applications throughout the duration of this advert and keen to invite shortlisted candidates for interview asap, prior to the advert closing, therefore please do not hesitate to submit your application asap and enjoy the many benefits of working for Halton Borough Council. </strong></em></p><p>Applications are invited from all Social Workers including Newly Qualified Social Workers who are able to demonstrate they are to formally gain their qualification, and be eligible to register with Social Work England, within the next 3 months. 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Continued employment in the role is subject to successful completion of the programme.</p><p>Applications will not be accepted where an applicant has previously failed to complete the ASYE programme with another employer<strong>.</strong></p><p><strong>Please state which Position/Area you would like to be considered for on your application form.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"See advert for details","publishDate":"2025-03-31T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-06T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/c8fc71bd-91cd-4a5a-9c83-cfa5c9f0be21.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a988f039-b316-485b-b800-626bf9faecee","title":"Social Worker - Children in Care 0-16","employer":"Halton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Halton Borough Council, United Kingdom","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Do you have a passion to make a difference to the lives of children in care?</strong></p><p>We are 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role: </strong></p><p>The team is responsible for ensuring that all Children in Care are matched with carers able to meet their needs with a long-term plan of permanency and supported to achieve positive outcomes in all areas.</p><p>The children in care service have stable teams of social workers, community support workers and team managers as well as service manager and head of service.</p><p>As a social worker in the team, you will be responsible for care planning for children in care 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><p>As a permanency service we look to ensure our children in care live within safe, stable and appropriately matched carers/family to meet all of their needs and work towards a plan of discharge where appropriate, long-term matching and/or family finding.</p><p>The team also focuses on supporting young adolescents to develop their independence skills and ready them for when they are turning aged 15 years 9 months/16 years when they will transfer to the adolescent service who work alongside our team of personal advisors.</p><p>Knowledge and experience of working with children in care and corporate parenting is essential to this role in supporting our children in care, however we have training available and if newly qualified our social academy will support via the ASYE programme*</p><p>Hours: 37 per week </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>*Here at Halton we are committed to supporting Social Workers to achieve their aspirations and you will have real opportunities for further promotion and training, as the Council is keen to develop advanced practitioners and also future leaders.</p><p>Halton offer a nurturing ASYE programme for newly qualified workers through our Social Work Academy. This includes a protected caseload, dedicated time for study, a tailored training package and additional reflective supervisions. You will be allocated an ASYE assessor who works alongside you and your line manager to ensure you are supported throughout your first year in practice and beyond.</p><p>For experienced workers we offer the opportunity for progression and continued professional development which includes a focus on your development including opportunities to become a practice educator, work with our local universities on delivering course material to student and progression to advanced practitioner. We have strong links to our local Universities, and we offer specialist training and membership of Research in Practice. We aim to support you throughout your career whether you want to progress through a specialism, management pathways or teaching.</p><p><strong>N</strong><strong>ext 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 Lyndsey Ratcliffe (Service Manager Children in Care) on 0151 511 8594.</p><p>Interviews will provisionally take place on 29th May 2025.</p><p>At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a 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Experienced Social Worker (Children's Services)

Knowsley Council

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£41,511 - £42,708 per annum

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

Posted 3 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 10 days ago

Closing in 4 days

Business Support Officer

Liverpool City Council

Liverpool City Council logo

£26409 - £30060

Edge Hill Customer Focus Centre (On-Site)

Posted 10 days ago

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 11 days ago

SEND School Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Abbey School

Abbey School logo

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

Chester (On-Site)

Posted 11 days ago

Closing today

Resource Support Officer

Liverpool City Council

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£26409 - £30060

Sedgemoor Day Centre, 41 Sedgemoor Road (On-Site)

Posted 11 days ago

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 14 days ago

Social Worker

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

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Grade H/I SCP 26 - 35, Salary £36,124 - £44,711

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council, Southport Town Hall (On-Site)

Posted 15 days ago

Closing in 2 days

Assistant Team Manager - Children with Complex Needs

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

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Grade J SCP 36 - 39, Salary £45,718 - £48,710

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council, Magdalen House (On-Site)

Posted 15 days ago

Closing in 2 days

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 17 days ago

Closing in 2 days

Social Worker - Children's Social Care Fostering & Adoption Team

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council logo

Grade H, SCP 26 - 30, £36,124 to £39,513 and Grade I, SCP 31 - 35, £40,476 to £44,711 per annum

Magdalen House (On-Site)

Posted 17 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 25 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

Social Worker - Children in Need

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 - Children in Care 0-16

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 (Hybrid)

Posted 30+ days ago

Adult Social Worker

Halton Borough Council

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See advert for details

Halton Borough Council, United Kingdom (On-Site)

Posted 30+ days ago

Social Worker - Children in Care 0-16

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

SEND School Specialist Occupational Therapist

Abbey School

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£36,445 to £43,959

Chester (On-Site)

Posted 30+ days ago

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