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If you are a social worker who really likes to make a difference, is keen to develop and is keen to take on the challenge then, you can read our full job description and person specification criteria documents for full information along with application submission information.<br><br>St Helens is a great place to work so why not see what our colleagues have to say and to discover our full range of in work benefits. We understand that you may have some questions so if you would like to explore any aspect of this role before applying you are welcome to discuss this with us by submitting an expression of interest request to socialcarerecruitment@sthelens.gov.uk and a member of the Family Help and Protection team will be in touch to discuss any questions you might have.<br><br>This is a hybrid position with some home working, however the post will require you to be based at our offices in St Helens and be able to attend the St Helens area regularly as part of your work.<br><br>This post is subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure and Social Work England Registration.<br><br>Thank you for your interest in working for us at Children’s Services St Helens Borough Council and we look forward to receiving your application.<br><br>Thank you for your interest in working for us.<br>If you are experiencing issues with applying online, you can contact a member of the team at Recruitment@sthelens.gov.uk and a form will be sent to you to complete.<br><br>St Helens Council is a Disability Confident Employer. 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You will be working in a team of 5 other social workers and will be always supported by an assistant team manager and team manager, where you will be offered regular formal and informal supervision and support. St Helens practice improvement team also works alongside teams to offer support in developing practice and there will also be lots of training opportunities to develop your practice further and to support achieving your future goals in your career.<br><br>The Duty team is made up of 4 teams in total meaning you will be on duty receiving referrals and progressing assessments for children and their families one in every 4 weeks. You will have experience of undertaking child protection investigations, supporting children in need and developing plans to reduce risk and improve outcomes for children and young people. You will work alongside many partners in developing these plans some of which will be the police, health, and education. 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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><em>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. 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Managers recognise your potential and support your progression. Positive outcomes and feedback is recognised and acknowledged by senior management…. Knowsley is a great place to work’ - (Experienced Social Worker).</em></strong><strong> </strong> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Our MASH (Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub) Service</strong> </p>\n<p>Our MASH team here in Knowsley is the Front Door for referrals into our Early Help Services and Children’s Social Care.  Our Social Workers are passionate about safeguarding children and working with partners to make timely, multi agency decisions at the correct level of intervention.   </p>\n<p>Applicants will need to have a minimum of three years post qualifying experience in working with children and families via assessment, Child in Need and Child Protection remits.  Ideally, you will have previous MASH experience, or be able to demonstrate how your previous experiences have prepared you for the role. You will be required to complete screenings of referrals to consider what actions need to be taken to safeguard children, considering multiagency information. </p>\n<p>Applicants will need to be social work qualified and professionally registered as a social worker with Social Work England.  </p>\n<p><strong>For further details about available posts, please contact:</strong> </p>\n<p>Alice Kasperowicz, <a href=\"mailto:Alice.Kasperowicz@knowsley.gov.uk\">Alice.Kasperowicz@knowsley.gov.uk</a> or Emma Ward <a href=\"mailto:Emma.Ward@knowsley.gov.uk\">Emma.Ward@knowsley.gov.uk</a>  </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>If you want to be part of a welcoming, friendly, supportive social work team, <strong>please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification</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 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>Please note - In order to apply for a Social Work role with Knowsley you must have the right to work in the UK and hold either a work permit or a visa.  Proof of these documents will be required with your application.   <strong>At this current time, Knowsley Council are unable to provide sponsorship for international applicants. </strong> </p>\n<p>In some circumstance a relocation package may be available. </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>What you can expect from us:</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</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Differentiated sickness absence</strong> for individuals living with a disability. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Menopause policy </strong>supporting women in the workplace. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Generous Holiday Entitlement:</strong> starting at 28 days leave with an option to buy additional 10 days leave </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Flexible working, Hybrid working arrangements & family friendly initiatives; </strong>Our flexible working scheme allows you to manage your hours & plan your life more easily </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Local Government Pension Scheme</strong> </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Newley Developed Bespoke Four-Week Induction Programme</strong> </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>High Quality IT Kit </strong>supporting agile working arrangements </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Manageable Workloads</strong> - directors of our service work closely with the Heads of Service & Team Managers to ensure caseloads are manageable & you are supported. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Learning & Career Development: </strong>We have a wide range of blended learning opportunities available to all employees, which will be relevant to your job & progression </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>A range of Workers Groups, </strong>g., Black & Minority Workers' Group, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Forum, Neurodiverse Staff Support Group. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Well-being Support: </strong>We want to improve the well-being of our employees both in & out of the workplace </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Apprenticeship Offer</strong> </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Secondment Opportunities</strong> </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>MyTime</strong> – our monthly supervisions scheduled with you. This is your one-to-one time solely focused on your career development </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Reflective Supervision - 4 weekly</strong> </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Access to Signs of Safety Group Supervision</strong> </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Newly Developed Progression Pathway</strong> </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Learning at Work Week</strong>: A yearly celebration awards to recognise & celebrate individual practice across the council<strong>.</strong> </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Visible Leadership with Monthly Principle Social Worker (PSW) drop-in sessions</strong> </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Themed Practice Learning Week</strong>: Providing a range of bitesize learning opportunities. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Currently Offering Free Parking</strong> </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Cycle to Work Scheme: </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</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>bank holidays. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Eye Tests: </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</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Childcare Vouchers</strong> </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Discounted Gym Membership</strong> </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Credit Union Membership</strong> </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>VIVUP Discounts & Savings </strong>The program offers a staff discount scheme. </li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p>We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.   </p>\n<p><strong>Closing Date: Sunday 26</strong><strong>th</strong><strong> January 2025.  </strong> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£41,511 - £42,708 - additional payments available via EDT working","publishDate":"2025-01-10T09:12:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-26T23:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/79937559-8168-49f0-8431-54fb945b5787.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"64f88103-fc40-4d41-a652-0996b6f83e39","title":"Adult Learning & Skills Sessional Tutor - Wellbeing Tutor","employer":"Halton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Halton Borough Council","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong><em>Do you want to be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking team? 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We are a service that is dedicated to providing the best learning experience possible and pride ourselves on our positive working relationships with a variety of partners, employers and stakeholders.</p>\n<p>A full training and development package is offered. You will be actively supported and encouraged to build on your skills and knowledge to maximise the opportunities that working for Halton Borough Council has to offer.</p>\n<p>You will be an organised, positive, enthusiastic, friendly individual who has education and achievement at the heart of your professionalism. You will want to thrive for the best outcomes for your learners to ensure they successfully reach their goals and aims. You will have experience of teaching well-being programmes. You will take an imaginative and innovative approach to your teaching duties to engage and support your learners to succeed and gain the skills needed to interact confidently within a community, education or work setting. You will be resilient and work positively and effectively as part of a successful team.</p>\n<p>Please ensure you have read the Job Profile in full, giving some examples to support your application. </p>\n<p>In return you will receive:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>* Competitive Salary for teaching delivery and non-teaching duties such as Team Meetings and training. (£15.42ph non-teaching duties eg, team meetings. £24.85ph non-accredited teaching hours. £28.49ph accredited teaching hours). This is a sessional contract.</li>\n<li>* A full training and development package. You will be actively supported and encouraged to build on your skills and knowledge. </li>\n<li>* Access to a generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme, administered by Cheshire Pension Fund). 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This role is integral to our continued improvement in Sefton Children’s Services, and we hope any candidate shares our drive and determination to build the service our families deserve. </p>\n<p>As a Sefton Employee, You Will Receive: </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Competitive salary and job security </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>A comprehensive induction programme </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>28 days annual leave rising to 33 days with 5 years of continuous service, plus 9 bank holidays </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Opportunity to take flexi time/time in lieu </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Enhanced sick pay scheme </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and maternity support leave </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Opportunities for agile/flexible working </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Car user allowances (dependent) and car mileage reclaim </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Salary sacrifice schemes </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Access to Medicash – covering dental bills, optical care, alternative and complementary therapies, chiropody, and health screenings </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Access to local benefits and discounts on products and services </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Pension scheme with employer contributions </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Free parking at office bases (dependent) </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Access to good quality, regular reflective supervision </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>A suite of direct work tools to support practice </li>\n</ul>\n<p>Be Part of Something Exciting in the New Year </p>\n<p>Join Sefton now and be part of something exciting and new as we continue our improvement journey. 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Desirable to have completed Practice Educator and/or Best Interest Assessor qualification.</p>\n<p>Above all, you will be looking to improve the outcomes for the residents of Wirral and improve the way we engage with our residents to ensure they are at the heart of everything we do.</p>\n<p>If you have any questions about the role, please contact Team Manager Karen Kelly at <a href=\"mailto:karenkelly@wirral.gov.uk\">karenkelly@wirral.gov.uk</a></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 want to make Wirral great for children and their families and we are looking for excellent social workers to join our #bethedifference campaign to improve outcomes for children and young people.</p>\n<p>This is an opportunity to develop core child in need and child protection skills, working closely with children, young people and their families and developing child-centred, co-produced plans which reflect aspirations and sustainability for families.</p>\n<p>In this role you will have access to a range of learning and development opportunities provided by a dedicated Practice Improvement Team both to support your work with children and families but also to enable self-development and resilience building.</p>\n<p>You will also be provided with the right tools and working infrastructure which will allow you to work flexibly around your own needs as well as the needs of children and families enabling you to maximise efficiency and meet tight deadlines without overburdening process and bureaucracy. </p>\n<p>Here in Wirral we don’t just offer a competitive salary but a host of additional benefits which makes Wirral great. 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. 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>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.</p>\n<p>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</p>\n<p>Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date.</p>\n<p>We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications.</p>\n<p>All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK.  </p>\n<p>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.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£37,938 - £44,711","publishDate":"2025-01-08T09:12:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-02T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/9a817a45-d0f1-4059-901b-4f48e1b25389.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"13c7846a-a48e-49ba-9386-6ce3ec052f5a","title":"Social Worker (CIRT)","employer":"Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council","department":"","location":"Wirral, Stein Centre, St Catherine's Hospital","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>We are currently advertising for a Social Worker within the Community Integrated Response Team (CIRT); Urgent Community Response (UCR)- 2-hour response service. UCR team is co-located with NHS colleagues in St Catherine's Health Centre. UCR team works collaboratively across a multi-disciplinary team, which includes Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Community Paramedics, Virtual Frailty Ward professionals, Health Care Assistants and Social Care- An admission prevention service, providing people with urgent assessments, care and treatment in their own home for a short time. This service is for those people who may otherwise be at imminent risk of hospital admission.</p>\n<p>The Successful candidate will have a key role to play in supporting the delivery of the Personalisation and inclusion Pathways for Adults and Carers ensuring legal framework of the Care Act 2014. Wirral Council are using the 3 Conversations model (3C¿s) across all Adult Social Care teams. The ethos of the model is to identify individual’s strengths and aspirations to maximise their independence and wellbeing. If you are qualified Social Worker looking for a career where you can make a difference, this role is an ideal opportunity.</p>\n<p>Working Hours: 36 hours per week, various shift patterns (7.2 hour days) to cover 8am-8pm service, 7 days a week (weekends 9-5pm on a rota basis).</p>\n<p>We would like to offer a Social Worker the opportunity to join our team and contribute to the valuable work of our team.</p>\n<p>If you are interested in discussing the role further, please contact Team Manager Karen Kelly via email <a href=\"mailto:karenkelly@wirral.gov.uk\">karenkelly@wirral.gov.uk</a></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":"£37,938 - £44,711","publishDate":"2025-01-03T14:41:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-31T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/9171e85b-7bbf-4b9d-b4da-0b8d78157994.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a2057855-d43c-4d30-84af-a8f4abdfcc03","title":"Social Worker, Experienced Social Worker (MASH)","employer":"Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council","department":"","location":"Wirral, 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>We are currently accepting applications for an Experienced Social Workers for our Adult Safeguarding(MASH) Team.</p>\n<p>You will be responsible for the screening of adult safeguarding concerns and undertaking of section 42 enquiries as per Care Act duties.</p>\n<p>You will have a demonstrable ability to build positive working relationships with service users and professionals, as well as sound working knowledge of legislative frameworks and guidance relevant to safeguarding including the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act. </p>\n<p>We are a supportive and nurturing team, committed to staff development and progression to support you in achieving your ambitions. In this role you will have access to a range of learning and development opportunities provided by a dedicated Professional Standards Team, to both support your practice and to enable self-development and resilience building.</p>\n<p>This is an opportunity to develop excellent risk management skills, working closely with vulnerable adults and their families to deliver positive outcomes that put the persons views and wishes at the heart of our work.</p>\n<p>Don’t miss out on this fantastic next step in your social work career.</p>\n<p>Working Hours: 36 hours per week, various shift patterns (7.2 hour days) to cover 8am-8pm service, 7 days a week (weekends 9-5pm on a rota basis).</p>\n<p>We would like to offer a Social Worker the opportunity to join our team and contribute to the valuable work of our team.</p>\n<p>If you are interested in discussing the role further, please contact Team Manager Charlotte Cleary via email charlottecleary@wirral.gov.uk</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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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><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>\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. The team is also responsible for finding permanent families for those children who cannot live within their birth family.</p>\n<p>We are interested in hearing from Social Workers ideally with experience of the adoption process and working alongside agencies to achieve permanence.</p>\n<p><strong>Your Contributions:</strong></p>\n<p>The role involves managing a case load of children whereby a Placement Order has been granted via frontline teams who then transfer to our service to include family finding and matching with forever families alongside our Regional Adoption Agency: Together for Adoption.</p>\n<p>You will be responsible for care planning and adhering to adoption regulation timescales ensuring children are safe, happy and achieving their aspirations and goals whilst transitioning to live with their forever families. You will work closely with our partner agencies to deliver high quality care and support to our children and young people.</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>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><em>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 licence and access to a vehicle is required and Social Work England Registration.</em></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</ul>\n<p><strong>The Market Supplement applicable to the advertised role is as follows: </strong></p>\n<p><strong>For salaries of HBC 7 and HBC8 - £2,710 per annum</strong></p>\n<p><strong>For salaries of HBC 9 - £3,710 per annum</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>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 and Care Leavers) on 0151 511 8594.</p>\n<p>Interviews will take place on 13/02/2025.</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 – <a href=\"mailto:resourcing@halton.gov.uk\">resourcing@halton.gov.uk</a></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 - £48,421 per annum (advertised salary is inclusive of market supplement - please see advert for detail)","publishDate":"2025-01-03T10:45:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-02T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/1bbe3559-8ccf-4d0b-a92c-41a2c7b389f8.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"4fdaec6a-c258-44c0-a8b5-6d28ae91510b","title":"Social Worker","employer":"Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council","department":"","location":"Magdalen House","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Start the New Year with a Rewarding Career: Join Our Children’s Social Services Team!</strong></p>\n<p>Are you a passionate and dedicated social worker eager to make a real impact? Whether you're newly qualified or bring years of experience, we invite you to join our dynamic Children’s Services Team at Sefton Council and start the new year with a fulfilling career.</p>\n<p><strong>Why Choose Sefton Council?</strong></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 recognized, 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 well-being are our 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>Commitment 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</ul>\n<p><strong>As a Sefton Employee, You Will Receive:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Competitive salary and job security</li>\n<li>A comprehensive induction programme</li>\n<li>28 days annual leave rising to 33 days with 5 years of continuous service, plus 9 bank holidays</li>\n<li>Opportunity to take flexi time/time in lieu</li>\n<li>Enhanced sick pay scheme</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and maternity support leave</li>\n<li>Opportunities for agile/flexible working</li>\n<li>Car user allowances (dependent) and car mileage reclaim</li>\n<li>Salary sacrifice schemes</li>\n<li>Access to Medicash – covering dental bills, optical care, alternative and complementary therapies, chiropody, and health screenings</li>\n<li>Access to local benefits and discounts on products and services</li>\n<li>Pension scheme with employer contributions</li>\n<li>Free parking at office bases (dependent)</li>\n<li>Access to good quality, regular reflective supervision</li>\n<li>A suite of direct work tools to support practice</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Be Part of Something Exciting in the New Year</strong></p>\n<p>Join Sefton now and be part of something exciting and new as we continue our improvement journey. We currently have several opportunities within our Immediate Response Team for Social Workers.</p>\n<p>Make a fresh start in the new year with a career that truly makes a difference.</p>\n<p>We reserve the right to close this add early if the demand is met.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Grade H/I SCP 26 - 35, Salary £36,124 - £44,711","publishDate":"2024-12-23T14:07:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-26T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/35b64f76-b53a-490a-bb21-0b899d4988f2.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d91258b3-ae13-4369-b0b4-705e95495085","title":"Social Worker, Children with Disabilities","employer":"St Helens Borough Council","department":"","location":"St Helens Metropolitan Council","locationType":2,"description":"<p>This post is subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure and Social Work England Registration.<br><br>If you are an experienced social worker who really likes to make a difference and are keen to take on the challenge then, you can read our full job description and person specification criteria document, for full information, along with application submission information.<br><br>Located in the heart of the Northwest close to Liverpool, Manchester and Lancashire, St Helens is a modernising Council which is passionate and ambitious for the children and families we support, our communities and our workforce. As part of our transformation journey, we continue to build on our progress and put children firmly at the centre of our care. We can only do this because of our highly valued, skilled, and supported workforce.<br><br>With our ILACS inspection now over and an increasingly stable workforce it’s a great time to join us! We have a limited number of vacancies remaining.<br><br>St Helens is a modernising Council which is passionate and ambitious for the children and families we support, our communities and our workforce. As part of our transformation journey, we continue to build on our progress and put children firmly at the centre of our care. We can only do this because of our highly valued, skilled, and supported workforce. St Helens Borough Council is on a mission to be a leading Council for best practice and an employer of choice for individuals seeking a rewarding role and career.<br><br>Working as part of our Children with Disabilities Team at St Helens Borough Council, means you will enjoy a wide range of competitive salary and benefits, flexible working, and continuous development at all career stages. We are a strong, resilient Council, that respects and values the individuality and diversity that every employee brings. We encourage applications from all sections of the community to enable us to represent the neighbourhoods in which we serve.<br><br>Making a difference at St Helens as an experienced Social Worker.<br><br>Joining us means you will provide expertise commensurate with your role, experience and grade, acting as an invaluable resource to the team and department working in a diverse, challenging and rewarding environment.<br><br>St Helens is a great place to work so why not see what our colleagues have to say and to discover our full range of in work benefits. 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£51,802 - £52,805 per annum

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

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