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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process.&nbsp;All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship.&nbsp;Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility <a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/gRWgCZ668UPJVq6ijjIC3?domain=urldefense.com" target="_blank">criteria</a> for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.&nbsp;This is not legal advice, and we advise you to seek your own independent legal advice tailored to your own personal circumstances.Job title: Social Worker – Permanence ServiceA bit about us:Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place.&nbsp;We've got ambitious targets to meet and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities.&nbsp; Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.&nbsp;Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, affordable housing, stunning waterfront, and our beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!Ofsted stated the following about our Children and Young People’s Services in their recent monitoring visit: “The workforce is passionate, committed, and excited about the future.&nbsp;Staff care deeply about their young people and are ambitious for their futures…they feel well supported by their colleagues, managers, and senior leaders, whom they describe as approachable and visible.”The role:&nbsp;<ul>
<li>As a Children’s Social Worker, you will effectively manage a diverse caseload with children and families within our Assessment or Safeguarding Services</li>
<li>As a Children’s Social Worker, you will be confident in undertaking direct work and completing high-quality assessments within set timescales&nbsp;</li>
<li>The post holder, as a Children’s Social Worker, will be responsible for complex decision making, being able to clearly identify levels of risks, always ensuring the safety and welfare of children and young people, using your professional judgement, critical reflection, and evidence-based tools&nbsp;</li>
<li>Our Social Workers will be innovative and creative in using a wide range of social work interventions to minimise risk and improve outcomes, ensuring that the child/young person’s voice is heard throughout&nbsp;</li>
<li>You will be confident to build and maintain positive professional relationships, with excellent communication and engagement skills&nbsp;</li>
<li>If you are a newly qualified Children’s Social Worker or due to qualify in the next five months, you can apply for this post to join our ASYE programme</li>
</ul>Our offer to you:<ul>
<li>At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata, if part time) – option to purchase further days</li>
<li>Agile working (role dependent)&nbsp;– a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception</li>
<li>Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme</li>
<li>Progression – opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning</li>
<li>Health and wellbeing – offer including Employee Assistance Programme</li>
<li>Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes&nbsp;</li>
<li>Drive Time – a salary sacrifice car lease scheme</li>
<li>Family friendly policies with enhanced leave &nbsp;</li>
<li>Discounted gym memberships&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Volunteering Scheme&nbsp;</li>
<li>Medicash&nbsp;</li>
</ul>Next steps: Closing date: midnight on Monday 1 July 2025 Shortlisting will take place from Tuesday 2 July 2025 onward. Interviews are provisionally scheduled for early July.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.If you would like to talk about the role or need any further information, please contact Harriet Cadman, Children’s Services Recruitment Lead, via <a href="mailto:harriet.cadman@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">harriet.cadman@liverpool.gov.uk</a>. &nbsp;&nbsp;Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council.Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve.&nbsp;As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities.&nbsp;To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.&nbsp;If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at <a href="mailto:recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk</a>Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system.&nbsp;Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including spam/junk folder, after the closing dates for notifications. Please ensure you complete your full profile, work, and education history in Tribepad.

Liverpool City Council

Liverpool City Council needs you!

Social Worker

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<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0074/7522/Our_values_in_action.pdf" target="_blank">https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0074/7522/Our_valu…</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0074/7523/PC0222P_Experienced_Social_Worker_JD_Final__1_.pdf" target="_blank">https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0074/7523/PC0222P_…</a></li>
</ul>

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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.
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.
In addition, collaborating with Wirral contracts &amp; 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.
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.
Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Social Work England registration</li>
<li>Relevant social work qualification</li>
<li>Evidence of Continuous Professional Development</li>
<li>Driving licence and access to a car for work purposes</li>
</ul>
Appointment to the posts will be subject to successful interview, references, DBS clearance and an Occupational Health check.
This post requires a DBS check. The Safer Recruitment &amp; 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" target="_blank">https://www.wirral.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/job-vacancies/safer-recruitment-and-employment</a>
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.
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.
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" target="_blank">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>
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" target="_blank">info@involvenorthwest.org.uk</a> or contact 0151 644 4500 or 0151 652 4349.
Working at Wirral
You’ll also want to know what it’s like to work here so, as a start:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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" target="_blank">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>
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.
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.
Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications.
Applications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration.&nbsp; Forms received via the post will not be processed.
All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK.&nbsp; Details of required documents can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of the Jobs page.
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.
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.

Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council

Social Worker, Experienced Social Worker (Adults)

<ul><li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/3453/Information_for_applicants.pdf" target="_blank">https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/3453/Informat…</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/3454/Our_values_in_action.pdf" target="_blank">https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/3454/Our_valu…</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/3455/JD_for_vacancy_-_PC0001G_Social_Worker_-_Newly_Qualified_Social_Worker__NQSW___2_.pdf" target="_blank">https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/3455/JD_for_v…</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/3457/JGP_Reference_Request_enhanced_Jael_Casas.docx" target="_blank">https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/3457/JGP_Refe…</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/3458/JGP_Reference_Request_enhanced_Olusola_Oluwadahun.docx" target="_blank">https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/3458/JGP_Refe…</a></li></ul>

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Band H
Wirral is home to vibrant, energetic and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making Wirral a better place. The council and its partners have pledged to #BeTheDifference.
We’ve got ambitious targets to meet by 2025. To achieve everything we have promised to our residents, we need people who are driven and ready to deliver the very best for our communities - #BeTheDifference.
Are you newly qualified in Social Work and looking to get your career off to the best start?
Do you value a supportive environment where you will have access to regular reflective supervision, development opportunities and an effective ASYE programme? &nbsp;Are you passionate about using your newly acquired knowledge and practice experience to shape the futures of families in need? And do you want to understand how you can become an experienced social work within 2 years of post-qualifying?
If the answer to these questions is yes, then Wirral Council should be your employer of choice!
As an employer, we are committed to creating a positive, supportive environment for all our staff. We offer an outstanding range of benefits including competitive salaries, family-friendly employment initiatives and a generous annual leave entitlement.
This is an exiting opportunity for Newly Qualified Social Workers. You will be supported by an ASYE Coordinator and a Practice Improvement Team, where you will have access to a range of learning and development opportunities both to support your work with children and families but also to enable self-development and resilience building.
You will have access to a range of staff engagement events, led by visible leaders and managers. Our Wellbeing Manifesto offers a range of activities and information that supports you to stay fit, healthy and motivated in work whilst recognising that social work can often be challenging in supporting and protecting vulnerable children. &nbsp;
We want to make Wirral great for children and their families. Do you want to help #BeTheDifference for children, young people and families in Wirral? If you do then what are you waiting for?
Click below and tell us why.
The successful applicant must have the ability to converse with members of the public and provide advice in accurate, spoken English
PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE A LIMITED NUMBER OF POSITIONS AVAILABLE.
This post is subject to Enhanced Level DBS check.
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 undertaking their qualification in the UK or have completed it in the UK, and require sponsorship.
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.
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.
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
Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications.
All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK.&nbsp;

Newly Qualified Social Worker

<ul><li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/4168/Information_for_applicants.pdf" target="_blank">https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/4168/Informat…</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/4169/Our_values_in_action.pdf" target="_blank">https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/4169/Our_valu…</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/4170/PC0068G_A__Family_Worker_JD.pdf" target="_blank">https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/4170/PC0068G_…</a></li>
</ul>

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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.
We have an opportunity for 2 Family Workers to join the Domestic Abuse Hub on a 9-month fixed term contract.
About the Role:
The role of Domestic Abuse Family Worker involves providing a pro-active service to all victim survivors of domestic abuse and their children. The role including assessing risk and delivering an individualised service which aims to address the safety needs of victim survivors and any children and/or dependents. The Family Worker supports their recovery and to achieve long term safety and reduce repeat victimisation.
About the Candidate:
The Family Worker will specifically advocate on behalf of the victim / survivor, ensuring that they remain at the centre of all that we do, providing advice and support, both emotional and practical. You will also liaise with multiple agencies ensuring their risk is central to support safety planning, therefore the ability to build effective working relationships and have experience of working with partner agencies in developing multi-agency plans which support victims.
The successful candidate will have experience of working with victims experiencing, or who have experienced domestic abuse, supporting them to keep themselves safe, understand their rights and options and support them through the Criminal Justice process.&nbsp;
The role is varied and fast paced, so you will need to have the skills to manage these challenges appropriately; you will receive regular case supervision &amp; welfare-based conversations to ensure that your emotional wellbeing &amp; resilience is prioritised.
If you have any questions, please contact <a href="mailto:emmagraham2@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">emmagraham2@wirral.gov.uk</a>
This post requires a DBS check. The Safer Recruitment &amp; 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" target="_blank">https://www.wirral.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/job-vacancies/safer-recruitment-and-employment</a>
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" target="_blank">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>
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" target="_blank">info@involvenorthwest.org.uk</a> or contact 0151 644 4500 or 0151 652 4349.
Working at Wirral
You’ll also want to know what it’s like to work here so, as a start:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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" target="_blank">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>
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.
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.
Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications.
Applications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration.&nbsp; Forms received via the post will not be processed.
All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK.&nbsp; Details of required documents can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of the Jobs page.
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.
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.

Family Worker

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 We are St Helens Borough Council
Located in the heart of the Northwest close to Liverpool, Manchester and Lancashire, St Helens is a modernising Council which is passionate and ambitious for the Adults and families we support, our communities and our workforce. As part of our transformation journey, we continue to build on our progress and put people firmly at the centre of our care. We can only do this because of our highly valued, skilled, and supported workforce.
Making a Difference as Social Worker in Adults Services
Our Social Workers are pivotal to our teams. When you join us in Adult Services you will undertake needs led assessments and provide specialist support to adults and their carers, service users, and colleagues.
It is essential that you have a knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and guidance, risk factors and difficulties relevant to client groups, understanding of rehabilitation processes, particularly in relation to older people, knowledge of user and carer issues and a thorough understanding of the care management process.
To apply you will also have experience of developing care packages, working with older/disabled people and working in a muliti-agency setting.
CQSW, DipSW or CSS or BA Hons in Social Work is essential and willingness to undertake all essential training.
This is an exciting opportunity for you to utilise existing skills and develop new ones. You will receive continuous support, development, and career progression opportunities on your journey with us. The posts will require you to regularly attend the St Helens office and travel around the St Helens and surrounding areas.
This post is subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure and Registration with Social Work England
Interested to Find Out More? You can review our full job description details, and person specification information here.
Thank you for your interest in working for us.
Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications and encourage you to apply early, to avoid disappointment. 


St Helens Council is a Disability Confident Leader. This means that the Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within the interview/selection process. Equality &amp; Diversity St Helens Borough Council respects and values the individuality that every employee brings. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation.
 St Helens Borough Council is a Disability Confident Leader. Disability Confident Leader lead the way in helping to take action that changes attitudes, behaviours, and cultures for the better.

Social / Senior Social Worker - Contact Cares, Front Door

<ul></ul>







We are St Helens Borough Council
Located in the heart of the Northwest close to Liverpool, Manchester and Lancashire, St Helens is a modernising Council which is passionate and ambitious for the children and families we support, our communities and our workforce. As part of our transformation journey, we continue to build on our progress and put children firmly at the centre of our care. We can only do this because of our highly valued, skilled, and supported workforce.
Working together, our workplace vision and values guide our organisation, and the contribution of our workforce is key to our culture journey. Employees with us receive a wide range of benefits including well-being in work, financial benefits, ways of working and learning and development support. Making A Difference as an Assistant Team Manager An opportunity has arisen for a driven and innovative qualified Assistant Team Manager (Social Work Qualified) to join Integrated Health and Social Care within Contact Cares, Front Door Service. This large and busy multi-disciplinary team that continues to develop employing forward thinking innovative team members to include senior social workers, nursing and therapy professionals, qualified and unqualified health and social care staff with focus on early intervention to improve lives, promote independence and avoid hospital admissions. The team carries out assessments, care planning, and completes initial and onward referral and signposting services for a wide range of adult clients and on behalf of staff from across health and social care. The team operates from 8.00 am until 10.00 pm 7 days per week including Bank Holidays. However, this post will be on a part-time basis at 18.5 hours per week within an MDT care setting. St Helens is a strong and resilient Borough Council, which respects and values the individuality and diversity that every employee brings to the Council. We seek to create a positive and open working environment. Awarded Investors in People Gold Status Attractive salary, retention and relocation package Excellent pension scheme Car user allowance and car parking facilities This post will provide an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a diverse and interesting role and contribute to the team's exciting development. This Authority is committed to safeguarding and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure and Social Work England Registration. Applicants must hold a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications and encourage you to apply early, to avoid disappointment.


St Helens Council is a Disability Confident Leader. This means that the Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within the interview/selection process. Equality &amp; Diversity St Helens Borough Council respects and values the individuality that every employee brings. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation. Further information about Equality &amp; Diversity at St Helens Borough Council can be found here <a href="https://www.sthelens.gov.uk/equality" target="_blank">https://www.sthelens.gov.uk/equality</a>
 St Helens Borough Council is a Disability Confident Leader. Disability Confident Leader lead the way in helping to take action that changes attitudes, behaviours, and cultures for the better.

Assistant Team Manager - Front Door

<ul><li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/3467/Interview_record_-_July_2024.docx" target="_blank">https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/3467/Intervie…</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/3468/Child_Protection_-_Experienced_Social_Worker_-_Job_Description.pdf" target="_blank">https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/3468/Child_Pr…</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/3469/Child_Protection_-_Experienced_Social_Worker_-_Person_Specification.pdf" target="_blank">https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/3469/Child_Pr…</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/3470/CWD_-_Experienced_Social_Worker_-_Job_Description.pdf" target="_blank">https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/3470/CWD_-_Ex…</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/3471/CWD_-_Experienced_Social_Worker_-_Person_Specification.pdf" target="_blank">https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/3471/CWD_-_Ex…</a></li></ul>

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Are you a Qualified Social Worker?
Do you want to make a difference to the lives of Children and Families through effective Social Care?&nbsp; Do you want to be part of a team that cares and will value your knowledge, experience and you as a person? Then Knowsley Children’s Services could be the place for you.&nbsp;
Be part of what we are building.&nbsp;
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!&nbsp;
Want to work with:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>A friendly, supportive team who genuinely cares about their employees?</li>
<li>A smaller local authority in easy commuting distance from across the North West with hybrid working options?</li>
<li>Somewhere you can really make a difference to the lives of our Children and Young People</li>
</ul>
Then this may be the role for you...&nbsp;&nbsp;
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.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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.&nbsp;
We are looking for Experienced Social Workers across all of our services including Children with Disabilities, Children looked After and Young Persons Team.
To be successful you will be a qualified, experienced social worker and you will be professionally registered with Social Work England.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; It’s important you actively invest in your continuous professional development, and we will support you to do this.&nbsp;
Our offer to you:&nbsp;
<ul>
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We are a Disability Confident Employer, meaning we offer Inclusive &amp; accessible recruitment, offering an interview to disabled people, providing reasonable adjustments, &amp; supporting existing employees. </li>
<li>
Flexible working, Hybrid working arrangements &amp; family friendly initiatives; Our flexible working scheme allows you to manage your hours &amp; plan your life more easily. 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.</li>
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Generous Holiday Entitlement: starting at 28 days leave with an option to buy additional 10 days leave </li>
<li>
Manageable Workloads - directors of our service work closely with the Heads of Service &amp; Team Managers to ensure caseloads are manageable &amp; you are supported. </li>
<li>
Differentiated sickness absence for individuals living with a disability. </li>
<li>
Menopause policy supporting women in the workplace. </li>
<li>
Local Government Pension Scheme </li>
<li>
Newly Developed Bespoke Four-Week Induction Programme </li>
<li>
High Quality IT Kit supporting agile working arrangements </li>
<li>
Learning &amp; Career Development: We have a wide range of blended learning opportunities available to all employees, which will be relevant to your job &amp; progression </li>
<li>
Supportive Practice Improvement Team – we have a team of experienced staff who build positive working relationships with staff to work alongside you to embed learning from audits or reviews.</li>
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A range of Workers Groups, , Black &amp; Minority Workers' Group, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Forum, Neurodiverse Staff Support Group. </li>
<li>
Well-being Support: We want to improve the well-being of our employees both in &amp; out of the workplace </li>
<li>
Apprenticeship Offer </li>
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Secondment Opportunities </li>
<li>
MyTime – our monthly supervisions scheduled with you. This is your one-to-one time solely focused on your career development </li>
<li>
Reflective Supervision - 4 weekly </li>
<li>
Access to Signs of Safety Group Supervision </li>
<li>
Newly Developed Progression Pathway </li>
<li>
Learning at Work Week: A yearly celebration awards to recognise &amp; celebrate individual practice across the council</li>
<li>
Visible and accessible Leadership including Monthly Principal Social Worker (PSW) drop-in sessions </li>
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Themed Practice Learning Week: Providing a range of bitesize learning opportunities. </li>
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Currently Offering Free Parking </li>
<li>
Cycle to Work Scheme: We are committed to greener transport solutions. Our scheme entitles you to significant discounts on the price of a new bike &amp; safety equipment. </li>
<li>Bank holidays</li>
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Eye Tests: 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>
<li>
Free Refreshments – Tea, Coffee and Milk</li>
<li>
Discounted Gym Membership </li>
<li>
Credit Union Membership </li>
<li>
VIVUP Discounts &amp; Savings The program offers a staff discount scheme. </li>
</ul>
Please note that sponsorship is not available for this post
Application Process&nbsp;
We promote applications from all sections of the community, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.&nbsp;
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&nbsp;/ Laura Knights on Tel: 07553619228&nbsp;
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. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification.

Knowsley Council

Experienced Social Worker (Children's Services)

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<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/2859/Appointment_Confirmation_Form_V5_July_2022_-_Copy.doc" target="_blank">https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/2859/Appointm…</a></li>
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<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/2863/JD_-_Sefton_Family_Group_Conference_Coordinator_v2_Final__004_.doc" target="_blank">https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/2863/JD_-_Sef…</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/2864/25_1188_Release_a_Vacancy_Family_group_conference_Coordinator.pdf" target="_blank">https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/2864/25_1188_…</a></li></ul>

Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CV’s (unless specified on the advert).
Please fully complete the online application form.
 



Sefton is a diverse and exciting Local Authority that is on a journey of aspiration and ambition as it works towards delivering it’s 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. There really is no better time to join Sefton; with a new DCS in post and increased service manager capacity, support, and oversight we are determined to make improvements to benefit our children and families. We are also working in partnership with Leeds City Council to embed Sefton Stronger Together (Leeds Family Valued Approach) and the recent Sefton Social Work Academy.
The role
We are looking for Family Group Conference Coordinators to join our new Family Group Conference Team across Sefton.&nbsp; You will be used to working at pace and ensuring child focused practice. You will have a positive outlook and a solution focused approach to demand and be a team player. We have a supportive culture and excellent relationships with our multi-agency partners which will enhance your experience with us. This is an exciting time to come and work in Sefton; there is a real buzz in Children’s Services and Family Group Conference Team.
What we require from you:
<ul>
<li>Demonstrate experience of working with children and their families from a wide range of backgrounds, including families in crisis.</li>
<li>NVQ III or equivalent in Early Years Care and Education or other relevant level 3 qualification</li>
<li>Good interpersonal skills.</li>
<li>Ability to work independently, use initiative and be self-motivated.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Ability to chair and facilitate meetings involving families, children and young people</li>
<li>Ability to work in an organised way and to timescales</li>
<li>Ability to establish a good working relationship with referrer and communicate with all family members, including children and young people, enabling them to take an active part in the process.</li>
<li>Ability to manage conflict and encourage adults to make plans in the best interests of children.</li>
<li>Ability to negotiate and mediate in a wide range of situations</li>
<li>Ability to inform family and appropriate agency staff of any new risks to children.</li>
<li>Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.</li>
<li>Ability to work creatively and flexibly, solution focussed and reflective</li>
<li>Active listening skills.</li>
<li>Ability to take a neutral role.</li>
<li>Ability to develop positive relationships with staff from all agencies.</li>
<li>Good level of computer literacy</li>
<li>Flexibility to work outside normal working hours to fit in with the needs of families.</li>
<li>Knowledge and understanding of the principles and processes of Family Group Conferencing</li>
<li>Knowledge of child protection practice and childcare legislation.</li>
<li>Knowledge and understanding of the role of other agencies / professionals who work with children and families.</li>
<li>Knowledge of the impact of poverty, oppression, and discrimination on families.</li>
<li>To carry out all duties having regard to an employee’s responsibility under the Council’s Health &amp; Safety Policies.</li>
<li>Willingness to travel across a wide geographical area in a timely and flexible manner at various times of the day.</li>
<li>Willingness to work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends to meet the needs of families</li>
</ul>
Our offer to you:
If you join our Family Group Conference Team, you can expect to receive the following:
<ul>
<li>A warm Sefton welcome</li>
<li>A comprehensive induction programme</li>
<li>Support from colleagues, Team Manager and Service Manager</li>
<li>Good quality, regular, reflective supervision</li>
<li>A manageable workload</li>
<li>A wide variety of career progression routes bespoke to individual training and development needs as identified in annual PDRs</li>
<li>Excellent training and development opportunities including a wide-ranging offer from our in-house workforce training and development unit as well as access to a number of external accredited opportunities</li>
<li>Partnership with Research in Practice, providing access to online webinars, podcasts and materials linked to the latest research and policy updates to support your CPD and inform evidence-based reports</li>
<li>27 days annual leave rising to 32 days with 5 years continual service and 8 bank holidays</li>
<li>Enhanced sick pay scheme, maternity/adoption leave pay and maternity support leave</li>
<li>Opportunities for agile/flexible working &nbsp;</li>
<li>Access to free eye tests and where appropriate, contribution towards spectacles</li>
<li>Occupational Health Service available to advise on work related health issues</li>
<li>Commitment to supporting staff’s emotional and mental health with access to a free and confidential employee counselling service</li>
<li>Discounted gym membership with all Active Sefton gyms</li>
<li>Cycle to work scheme</li>
<li>Salary sacrifice schemes including childcare vouchers</li>
<li>Access to local benefits and discounts on products and services</li>
<li>Relocation package as appropriate</li>
</ul>
Interviews to be held 9th and 10th July 2025

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

Family Group Conferencing Co-ordinator

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</ul>

Please apply online by clicking the link below



Grade PO2 - PO6
Wirral is home to vibrant, energetic and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making Wirral a better place. The council and its partners have pledged to #BeTheDifference.
We’ve got ambitious targets to meet by 2025. To achieve everything we have promised to our residents, we need people who are driven and ready to deliver the very best for our communities - #BeTheDifference.
We are currently accepting applications for Social Workers and Experienced Social Workers.
Help us be the difference for children and young people.&nbsp;
Wirral is a great place to work. We are a supportive and nurturing council, committed to developing and progressing our social care workforce so that they can achieve their ambition and thrive.
Wirral children and young people are at the heart of everything we do. 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.
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.
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.
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.&nbsp;
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.
Do you want to help #BeTheDifference for children young people and families?
Click below and tell us why.
We have vacancies in:
Assessment&nbsp;and&nbsp;Intervention (Child in Need Team)
Assessment and Intervention (Court Teams)
Permanence Teams
Please state on your application which team you are interested in.
The successful applicant must have the ability to converse with members of the public and provide advice in accurate, spoken English
If you would like to see other Social work based roles we offer, follow this link: <a href="https://ats-wirraljobs.jgp.co.uk/vacancies?ga_client_id=148a542e-d530-47a4-83e7-778e5b01b032&amp;job_type=social+worker&amp;ticket=ST-17065271612762-gT0zwkQHs3ol0lowgO81AhPMXYYNN67Als2u0Swz" target="_blank">https://ats-wirraljobs.jgp.co.uk/vacancies?ga_client_id=148a542e-d530-4…</a>
This post is subject to Enhanced Level DBS check.
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.
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.
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.
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
Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications.
All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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.

Social Worker, Experienced Social Worker (Children's)

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process.&nbsp;All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship.&nbsp;Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility <a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/gRWgCZ668UPJVq6ijjIC3?domain=urldefense.com" target="_blank">criteria</a> for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.This is not legal advice, and we advise you to seek your own independent legal advice tailored to your own personal circumstances.Job title: Social Worker – Assessment or Safeguarding ServiceA bit about us:Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place.&nbsp;We've got ambitious targets to meet and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities.&nbsp; Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.&nbsp;Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, affordable housing, stunning waterfront, and our beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!Ofsted stated the following about our Children and Young People's Services in their recent monitoring visit: “The workforce is passionate, committed, and excited about the future.&nbsp;Staff care deeply about their young people and are ambitious for their futures…they feel well supported by their colleagues, managers, and senior leaders, whom they describe as approachable and visible.”The role:&nbsp;<ul>
<li>As a Children’s Social Worker, you will effectively manage a diverse caseload with children and families within our Assessment or Safeguarding Services</li>
<li>As a Children’s Social Worker, you will be confident in undertaking direct work and completing high-quality assessments within set timescales&nbsp;</li>
<li>The post holder, as a Children’s Social Worker, will be responsible for complex decision making, being able to clearly identify levels of risks, always ensuring the safety and welfare of children and young people, using your professional judgement, critical reflection, and evidence-based tools&nbsp;</li>
<li>Our Social Workers will be innovative and creative in using a wide range of social work interventions to minimise risk and improve outcomes, ensuring that the child/young person’s voice is heard throughout&nbsp;</li>
<li>You will be confident to build and maintain positive professional relationships, with excellent communication and engagement skills&nbsp;</li>
<li>If you are a newly qualified Children’s Social Worker or due to qualify in the next five months, you can apply for this post to join our ASYE programme</li>
</ul>Our offer to you:<ul>
<li>At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata, if part time) – option to purchase further days</li>
<li>Agile working (role dependent)&nbsp;– a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception</li>
<li>Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme</li>
<li>Progression – opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning</li>
<li>Health and wellbeing – offer including Employee Assistance Programme</li>
<li>Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes&nbsp;</li>
<li>Drive Time – a salary sacrifice car lease scheme</li>
<li>Family friendly policies with enhanced leave &nbsp;</li>
<li>Discounted gym memberships&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Volunteering Scheme&nbsp;</li>
<li>Medicash&nbsp;</li>
</ul>Next steps: Closing date: midnight on Monday 1 July 2025 Shortlisting will take place from Tuesday 2 July 2025 Interviews are provisionally scheduled for early July.&nbsp;We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.If you would like to talk about the role or need any further information, please contact Harriet Cadman, Children’s Services Recruitment Lead, via <a href="mailto:harriet.cadman@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">harriet.cadman@liverpool.gov.uk</a>. &nbsp;&nbsp;Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council.Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve.&nbsp;As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities.&nbsp;To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.&nbsp;If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at <a href="mailto:recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk</a>Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system.&nbsp;Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including spam/junk folder, after the closing dates for notifications. Please ensure you complete your full profile, work, and education history in Tribepad.

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