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We are St Helens Borough Council
Located in the heart of the Northwest close to Liverpool, Manchester and Lancashire, St Helens is a modernising Council which is passionate and ambitious for the children and families we support, our communities and our workforce. As part of our transformation journey, we continue to build on our progress and put children firmly at the centre of our care. We can only do this because of our highly valued, skilled, and supported workforce.
Make a difference as a Team Manager
As a ‘Good’ authority following our recent OFSTED Inspection we are seeking to recruit to the permanent role of Team Manager within the Family Help and Protection Service to help us continue to provide quality support to our children and families in St Helens.
The Family Help and Protection Service is responsible for children subject to child in need, child protection plans and care proceedings after the assessment has been completed to determine the right plan for the child and family. This post is located in Family Help and Protection Team 4 and includes an Assistant Team Manager, 6 Social Workers and 1 Social Work Assistant. The team has been well established over a long period of time and the current post holder will be available to provide handover and support to the successful applicant. This is one of a Management Team of 11 Managers who work well together and provide support and assistance to each other.
To apply for this post you will need to have a Social Work Qualification and be registered with SW England.
You will need a minimum of three years post qualifying experience and two years working with children and families. You will need to have experience of providing supervision.
This is an exciting opportunity to support practice improvement and the quality of services provided to children and families. You will receive regular supervision and frequent opportunities to be involved in activities both internal and external to the Borough. You will receive continuous support, development and career progression opportunities on your journey with us. We operate a hybrid working arrangement to support staff to work from home and in the office and come together with your team on a regular basis.
Working for St Helens Located in the heart of the North West close to Liverpool, Manchester and Lancashire, St Helens is a ‘Good’ authority which is passionate and ambitious for the children and families we support, our communities and our workforce. We continue to focus on our journey to ‘Outstanding’ and can only do this because of our highly valued, skilled and supported workforce.
Find out More You can review the full job description and person specification information here.
St Helens is a great place to work so why not visit our Children’s Services web page <a href="https://socialcarerecruitment.sthelens.gov.uk/" target="_blank">https://socialcarerecruitment.sthelens.gov.uk/</a> to see what our colleagues have to say and discover our full range of in work benefits.
You can also contact us for a chat before applying or to submit your CV in the first instance. You can do this by emailing us at <a href="mailto:socialcarerecruitment@sthelens.gov.uk" target="_blank">socialcarerecruitment@sthelens.gov.uk</a>
Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications and encourage you to apply early, to avoid disappointment.
This post is subject Enhanced DBS Disclosure. 


Children’s Services Social Work Academy site.
The St Helens Social Work Academy is all about continuous professional development in social work, supporting you at every stage of your social work career, focused on People, Promotion, Progression and Performance. The Academy supports social workers throughout their career journey to achieve better outcomes for our children and families and onto new career opportunities in the authority. 
Take a look at our new site here <a href="https://socialworkacademypartnership.sthelens.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Social Care Academy - Social Care Recruitment</a>



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

Team Manager

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Please apply via the link provided: Link -&gt; <a href="https://www.gatenbysanderson.com/job/GSe123429/Assistant-Director-Childrens-Social-Care/" target="_blank">Job - GatenbySanderson</a>



Assistant Director Children’s Social Care – salary: £96,369
Happy. Heard. Healthy. Achieving. 
At Sefton Council, we are on a bold and ambitious journey to transform outcomes for our children and young people. We’ve already made significant progress through a number of initiatives, including our newly restructured front door, approach to reunification of families, and our systemic and trauma-informed practice models. With transformative reforms also on the horizon, the future of social care is being redefined and we are leading the way, ready to embrace the change and shape what comes next.
We hold a firm commitment to sustainable, long-term improvement. That means working closely with our partners across health, education, the voluntary sector, and the wider community. Together, we are creating the right conditions for vulnerable children and young people to thrive and live well. To support this, we are remodelling our teams, creating new leadership roles, and increasing strategic capacity at every level.
As Assistant Director, you will bring professional expertise, ambition, and a deep commitment to improving outcomes, working collaboratively across services and with partners to embed a culture of accountability, high performance, and continuous improvement. With responsibility for all areas of children’s social care, including performance, practice development, transformation, and Ofsted readiness, you will be a confident system leader, capable of influencing at the highest levels and inspiring trust across the organisation and community.
We are therefore looking for passionate, experienced social care leaders who want to genuinely create and embed a culture of ownership and accountability that drives service improvements. In return, you will play a key role in working across the full organisation to shape the future of children’s services here in Sefton, driving forward our improvement journey, and ensuring that our children and families receive the support they need; when they need it.
We care deeply about our children and young people, and care just as much about our people. Our teams feel valued, supported, and inspired. We are building a culture where staff are empowered to do their best work, where professional development is a priority, and where everyone feels proud to be part of the journey.
If you are a dynamic, collaborative leader with a strong track record in children’s social care, we want to hear from you. These are enviable leadership opportunities to join an authority with energy, ambition, that is absolutely committed to placing children and young people at the heart of all they do.
For further information click Apply or speak to our executive search partners GatenbySanderson: Philip Emms (07590 225 472) or Tim Hills (07393 011 130)
Closing Date: Wednesday 9th July (midnight)

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

Assistant Director Children’s Social Care

Are you a qualified Social Worker looking to make a real difference?Halton Borough Council are currently looking for dedicated Social Workers to join our Fostering Team.Our Story:Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring two iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester.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.We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘our colleagues’.Our Team:&nbsp;You will be joining a settled and welcoming team, with access to regular supervision and continued professional development.&nbsp;Your Contributions:As a Supervising Social Worker, it is vital that you work well with Foster Carers throughout the process of them fostering children and young people, and work collaboratively across services and with other professional disciplines. Your role will involve assessing, supporting, and supervising foster carers in accordance with the fostering National Minimum Standards 2011 and encourage carers to access their support network and services provided by the local authority and beyond. The ideal candidate will have previous Fostering Social Work experience; a full induction and training programme will be provided.As part of this role you may be required to complete Regulation 24 assessments and Special Guardianship/Fostering Assessments in relation to the broader family and friends agenda. You may also be required to support with training to foster carers. &nbsp;The main responsibilities of the post include the preparation and completion of assessments for the Fostering Panel and the support, supervision, and development of carers post approval in accordance with the Fostering Regulations and National Minimum Standards 2011.Our Offer:Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:<ul><li>A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service</li><li>Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions</li><li>3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Investment in your personal development</li><li>Free Car Parking at HBC sites</li><li>Flexible working arrangements</li><li>Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme</li></ul>The Market Supplement applicable to the advertised role is as follows:&nbsp;For salaries of HBC 7 and HBC8 - £2,710 per annumMarket Supplement's may be subject to early removal should there be rational to do so.Next Steps: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, or learn more about our Fostering Team please contact Jacqueline Evans - <a href="mailto:Jacqueline.evans@Halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">Jacqueline.evans@Halton.gov.uk</a>.Interviews will provisionally take place on 31st July.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" target="_blank">resourcing@halton.gov.uk</a>Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values.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.We look forward to receiving your application!





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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.Please be advised it is our understanding that this role does not meet the requirements of a skilled worker visa as set out by UK Visa and Immigration <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes</a> . For details regarding the salary of a skilled worker visa please visit Home Office: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list</a>This is not legal advice, and we advise you to seek your own independent legal advice tailored to your own personal circumstances.Job Title: Wellbeing AdvisorA bit about us:Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place.&nbsp;We've got ambitious targets to meet by 2025 and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities.&nbsp;&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,&nbsp;as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!The Role:<ul>
<li>The Emergency Duty Team is a Team of Well Being Advisors and Social Workers that work collaboratively with the Advanced Mental Health Practitioners (AMHP Hub) The Team is supported by an on-call senior manager rota</li>
<li>The team operates from 5pm to 8am on weekdays and 24 hours during Bank Holidays and weekends. Wellbeing Advisor will be expected to work a shift pattern out of hours</li>
<li>The Wellbeing Advisor is a great opportunity to be part of a team responsible for responding to Adult Social Care and AMHP calls, made outside office hours</li>
<li>The Wellbeing Advisor will be familiar using system to record contacts where an intervention is necessary to safeguard an adult, where it is judged it would not be safe, appropriate, or lawful to delay that intervention until the next working day</li>
<li>The Wellbeing Advisor will be expected to provide information, advice, and guidance to enable people, in person, on the telephone and by other mains of interactions, to self-assess and plan support to enable their wellbeing</li>
<li>It is opportunity to provide first contact resolutions to people, through information, advice and guidance that is focused on identifying their strengths and how to maximise these strengths to meet their needs</li>
<li>The successful candidate for the Wellbeing Advisor will be guided by social work and AMHP colleagues and escalate enquiries where appropriate to ensure positive outcomes are achieved.&nbsp;As well as working in partnership with colleagues from a range of agencies to ensure any crisis resolution out of hour</li>
</ul>Our offer to you:<ul>
<li>At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days</li>
<li>Agile working (Role dependent) -&nbsp;A “Flexibility First” approach to Agile working where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception</li>
<li>Part of the Local Government Pension scheme –&nbsp;option to join the AVC scheme</li>
<li>Progression -&nbsp;opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning</li>
<li>Health and Wellbeing -&nbsp;offer including Employee assistance programme</li>
<li>Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes&nbsp;</li>
<li>Drive Time –&nbsp;a salary sacrifice car lease scheme</li>
<li>Family friendly policies with enhanced leave &nbsp;</li>
<li>Discounted Gym Memberships&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Volunteering Scheme&nbsp;</li>
<li>Medicash&nbsp;</li>
</ul>Next steps: Closing date: Midnight Thursday 3rd July 2025 Shortlisting date: Friday 4th July 2025 Interview date: Monday 21st July 2025We 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 any further information or an informal discussion, please contact&nbsp;Rebecca Ellard Service Manager Tel&nbsp;07544 163 157 Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council.Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve.&nbsp;As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities.&nbsp;To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.&nbsp;If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at <a href="mailto:recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk</a>.Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system.&nbsp;Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. &nbsp;Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.

Liverpool City Council

Liverpool City Council needs you!

Wellbeing Advisor

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You will also be required to input your name and email address and will be invited to complete an equal opportunities questionnaire.
Knowsley Council is an award winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024. Come join us and be part of our success.&nbsp;
Are you passionate about working with foster carers and do you enjoy developing high quality services to ensure foster placements provide a safe place for children and young people and meet the required standards set by Knowsley children social care and National Minimum Standards
We are looking for a dynamic, experienced independent fostering reviewing officer (FIRO) to lead in ensuring the suitability of Foster Carers and that the terms of approval fully reflect their competence in meeting Cared for Children’s needs, using Knowsley Council’s policies and procedures, legislation and fostering regulation
Interviews will be held on 3rd July 2025
At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working.&nbsp; For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time.&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;
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.&nbsp;
At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact: Karen Jude at <a href="mailto:karen.jude@knowsley.gov.uk" target="_blank">karen.jude@knowsley.gov.uk</a> or Sheila Meakin at <a href="mailto:sheila.meakin@knowsley.gov.uk" target="_blank">sheila.meakin@knowsley.gov.uk</a>
If you are interested in this vacancy, 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.
Please note if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted.

Knowsley Council

Independent Reviewing Officer [Fostering Service]

Team Manager – Duty &amp; AssessmentX1 Permanent positionX1 12 month maternity coverDo you have a passion to make a difference to the lives of children?Are you looking for somewhere where you can make as much of a difference to the life chances of children and young people as possible?&nbsp;A place where you are always looking forward; where there’s a big focus on continuous learning and career progression?Halton Children’s Social Care are looking to recruit two Team Managers for our Duty and Assessment Team. We have one permanent position and one 12-month fixed-term contract (covering maternity leave). If you are an experienced manager and looking for a new&nbsp;challenge, we would love to hear from you!Our Story:Halton is a vibrant local authority area encompassing Widnes and Runcorn&nbsp;with a rich history and heritage, featuring two iconic bridges that&nbsp;connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester.Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives.&nbsp;It’s an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services.We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular&nbsp;response from our workforce has been ‘our colleagues’.&nbsp;Our Team:We have a strong vision for social work practice in Halton and we are currently reviewing our practice model, though embedding a relationship-based practice model with a systemic practice and trauma informed approach is essential.&nbsp;We’re on an improvement journey and we’ve made it our mission to ensure that children and young people get the best service from us, so they are able to thrive and achieve.For experienced workers we offer the opportunity for progression and continued professional development including a Practice Educator pathway and Leadership Programmes.&nbsp;We have strong links to our local Universities and we offer specialist training and membership of Research in Practice.This role is based in our office in Widnes with some travel across the Borough.Team Manager posts are subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure and Social Work England Registration.Our Offer:Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:<ul><li>A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service</li><li>Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions</li><li>3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Investment in your personal development</li><li>Free Car Parking at HBC sites</li><li>Flexible working arrangements</li><li>Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme</li></ul>The Market Supplement applicable to the advertised role is as follows:&nbsp;For salaries of HBC10 - £8,420Market Supplement's may be subject to early removal should there be rational to do so.Hours: 37Next Steps:At Halton Borough Council, we want all of our candidates to&nbsp;feel well-informed so if you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact Service Manager, Lisa Riley - <a href="mailto:Lisa.Riley@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">Lisa.Riley@halton.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;Interviews will provisionally take place W/C 21st July.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.&nbsp;We are&nbsp;committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual.&nbsp;This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions.&nbsp;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" target="_blank">resourcing@halton.gov.uk</a>Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values.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.We look forward to receiving your application!





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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 - Adult Social Care and Health&nbsp;A bit about us:Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place.&nbsp;We've got ambitious targets to meet by 2025 and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities.&nbsp; &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, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!Social Worker roles will be across Broad Oak Hospital, Broad Green &amp; Norris Green Hub, Baird House, Moss House.&nbsp;Please express a preference on your application for community or hospital based working or whether you are happy to be considered for either.The Role:&nbsp;<ul>
<li>The successful Social Worker candidates will join City-Wide Mental Health Assessment and Care Delivery to assist providing interventions to adults who have a wide range of care and support needs arising from difficulties with their Mental Health You will ensure a strengths-based approach is implemented in the completion Care Act assessments and reviews, in the planning of s117 aftercare services, and, where appropriate, carrying out s42 (safeguarding) enquiries&nbsp;</li>
<li>Social Workers will co-produce support plans that will increase inclusivity, collaboration, and innovation, leading to more sustainable solutions&nbsp;</li>
<li>The Social Worker posts are currently co-located with health partners across a number of sites throughout the city</li>
</ul>Our offer to you:<ul>
<li>At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days</li>
<li>Agile working (Role dependent) -&nbsp;A “Flexibility First” approach to Agile working where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception</li>
<li>Part of the Local Government Pension scheme –&nbsp;option to join the AVC scheme</li>
<li>Progression -&nbsp;opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning</li>
<li>Health and Wellbeing -&nbsp;offer including Employee assistance programme</li>
<li>Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes&nbsp;</li>
<li>Drive Time –&nbsp;a salary sacrifice car lease scheme</li>
<li>Family friendly policies with enhanced leave &nbsp;</li>
<li>Discounted Gym Memberships&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Volunteering Scheme&nbsp;</li>
<li>Medicash&nbsp;</li>
</ul>Next steps: Closing date: Midnight Tuesday 24th June 2025Shortlisting: Monday 30th June 2025Interviews: W/C 7th July 2025We 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 any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Gemma Black via email <a href="mailto:gemma.black@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">gemma.black@liverpool.gov.uk</a> to arrange a conversation.Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council.Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve.&nbsp;As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities.&nbsp;To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.&nbsp;If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at <a href="mailto:recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk</a>.Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system.&nbsp;Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. &nbsp;Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.

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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: Senior PractitionerA bit about us:Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place.&nbsp;We've got ambitious targets to meet by 2025 and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities.&nbsp; &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, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!Join Our Hospital Discharge Team – Make a Real Difference Every Day&nbsp;Are you looking to develop your management skills while playing a vital role in patient care? We’re seeking motivated professionals to join our dynamic Hospital Discharge Team.&nbsp;As a key part of the multidisciplinary team, you’ll help ensure safe, timely, and person-centred discharges by assessing needs, coordinating services, and advocating for patients and their families.&nbsp;This vital service focuses on enabling safe, timely, and person-centred hospital discharges by providing early intervention, short-term support, and robust assessments.&nbsp;The team works collaboratively with Nurses, Therapists and health colleagues to deliver a strengths-based response that promotes independence and reduces reliance on long-term care.If you're passionate about empowering individuals, navigating complex systems, and supporting recovery and independence, we want to hear from you.&nbsp;Apply now and help shape better outcomes from hospital to home.The Role:&nbsp;<ul>
<li>A Senior Practitioner will support complex discharge planning and commission services such as domiciliary care, respite, or placements as required</li>
<li>A Senior Practitioner will supervise Social Care Assessors and Social Workers</li>
<li>A Senior Practitioner will support with discharge meetings</li>
<li>A Senior Practitioner will participate in daily MDTs to review and manage complex discharges with a collaborative approach</li>
<li>A Senior Practitioner will ensure smooth transitions to Locality Teams for individuals requiring long-term support</li>
<li>A Senior Practitioner is a dynamic and rewarding role where you can directly influence better health and social care outcomes for adults across Liverpool</li>
<li>A Senior Practitioner will &nbsp;make an impact where it matters most. Join our Hospital Discharge Team and help people return home safely, with dignity and the right support in place</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
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<li>Part of the Local Government Pension scheme –&nbsp;option to join the AVC scheme</li>
<li>Progression -&nbsp;opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning</li>
<li>Health and Wellbeing -&nbsp;offer including Employee assistance programme</li>
<li>Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes&nbsp;</li>
<li>Drive Time –&nbsp;a salary sacrifice car lease scheme</li>
<li>Family friendly policies with enhanced leave &nbsp;</li>
<li>Discounted Gym Memberships&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Volunteering Scheme&nbsp;</li>
<li>Medicash&nbsp;</li>
</ul>Next steps: Closing date: Midnight Monday 23rd June 2025 Shortlisting date: Wednesday 25th June 2025 Interview date: Monday 30th June 2025We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.Please note: this vacancy is classified as politically restricted position.If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Paul Mullen, <a href="mailto:paul.mullen@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">paul.mullen@liverpool.gov.uk</a>Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council.Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve.&nbsp;As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities.&nbsp;To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.&nbsp;If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at <a href="mailto:recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk</a>.Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system.&nbsp;Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. &nbsp;Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.

Senior Practitioner

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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: Team managerA bit about us:Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place.&nbsp;We've got ambitious targets to meet by 2025 and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities.&nbsp; &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, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!The Role:&nbsp;<ul>
<li>We are looking to recruit, for initial temporary secondment, to ONE Team Manager practitioner post within the hospital integrated discharge services that cover, ROYAL, Aintree, Broad Green and Whiston Hospitals.</li>
<li>This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to fulfil a leadership role specialising in arranging and co-ordinating patient discharge from acute hospitals. &nbsp;</li>
<li>The successful candidates will join our City-Wide Hospital Integrated Discharge Services, and promote excellent social work practice supporting, timely hospital discharge. &nbsp;You will ensure a strengths-based approach is implemented in hospital discharge and, supervise social workers carrying out s42 (safeguarding) enquiries. &nbsp;You will ensure support plans will increase inclusivity, collaboration, and innovation, leading to more sustainable solutions.</li>
<li>Responsibilities include supporting the team, managing allocations, supervising practitioners including a Senior Practitioner, strengthening working relationships with health and partner agencies through strengths based and collaborative practice. The Team Manager will support the daily discharge meetings, having robust oversight over patient flow. &nbsp; &nbsp;</li>
<li>The Team Manger will support the Service Manager and Head of Service in the successful delivery of the Urgent Emergency Care Improvement Program in Liverpool. &nbsp;</li>
<li>The post is initially funded until 31st March 2026.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Applicants must secure agreement for their release from their Line Manager before accepting any offer of appointment to a post on secondment basis.</li>
</ul>Our offer to you:<ul>
<li>At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days</li>
<li>Agile working (Role dependent) -&nbsp;A “Flexibility First” approach to Agile working where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception
</li>
<li>Part of the Local Government Pension scheme –&nbsp;option to join the AVC scheme</li>
<li>Progression -&nbsp;opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning</li>
<li>Health and Wellbeing -&nbsp;offer including Employee assistance programme</li>
<li>Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes&nbsp;</li>
<li>Drive Time –&nbsp;a salary sacrifice car lease scheme</li>
<li>Family friendly policies with enhanced leave &nbsp;</li>
<li>Discounted Gym Memberships&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Volunteering Scheme&nbsp;</li>
<li>Medicash&nbsp;</li>
</ul>Next steps: Closing date: Midnight Monday 23rd June 2025 Shortlisting date: Wednesday 25th June 2025 Interview date: Monday 30th June 2025We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.Please note: this vacancy is classified as politically restricted position.If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contactWatch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council.Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve.&nbsp;As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities.&nbsp;To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.&nbsp;If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at <a href="mailto:recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk</a>.Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system.&nbsp;Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. &nbsp;Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.

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Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024. Come join us and be part of our success!
We are looking to expand our management team by recruiting another team manager to lead our service for our care experienced people.&nbsp; &nbsp;
As the team manager you will be a qualified social worker registered with social care England.&nbsp; &nbsp;You will need to have a passion for what it is to be a corporate parent and supporting care experienced young people to reach their potential in all aspect of their lives. &nbsp;You will supervise a team of personal advisors who support young people aged 16-25 working closely with social workers who support our 16-18-year-old children as well as our partner agencies
You will be expected to provide robust reflective supervision and be able to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the issues relevant to supporting care experienced people including unaccompanied asylum-seeking children. You will need to demonstrate a good working knowledge of safeguarding procedures and legislation and effective practice in this area
At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working. &nbsp;For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time.
We promote applications from all sections of the community, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.
At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact:&nbsp; Anne Marie Lucas Service Manager on 0738594502 or Shank Patel Head of Service on 07553623097 i
If you are interested in this vacancy, 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.
Please note if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted.

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