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Job DescriptionOrganisation: London Borough of Waltham ForestGrade:&nbsp;PO5£50,574 - £53,607&nbsp; Contract Type: Full time/Permanent Working hours per week:&nbsp;36Application Deadline: 06/08/202Proposed Interview Date(s):&nbsp;TBC Reference: 1812About Us:&nbsp;Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work.&nbsp;We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents.&nbsp;London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href="https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard" target="_blank">Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard</a>&nbsp;employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment.&nbsp;About the role:&nbsp;As an FFT Therapist, the role involves delivering specialised Functional Family Therapy to children and families experiencing complex relational and behavioural challenges. Therapists work across developmental stages and diverse family structures, offering interventions within a multi-disciplinary framework. Central to the role is maintaining a caseload of families, where the therapist draws on advanced assessment skills and systemic formulation to guide evidence-based interventions. These interventions are delivered in accordance with the FFT Standard or FFT Child Welfare model, under the guidance of an FFT Supervisor and National Consultant, and always grounded in a strengths-based, collaborative methodology.FFT Therapists are required to work closely with professionals from a range of sectors including Education, Social Care, Health, and the voluntary sector, sharing complex and often sensitive information in a way that supports the child and family’s needs. In doing so, therapists uphold responsibilities relating to safeguarding, criminal justice, and statutory guidance, and contribute written and verbal reports, both standard and non-standard, as needed. Participation in regular FFT audits and routine collection and analysis of quantitative and qualitative outcome data is also essential to demonstrate clinical effectiveness and inform service development.The role demands a commitment to equity and cultural competence, ensuring practice is respectful and attuned to the needs of families from varied racial, cultural, and religious backgrounds. FFT Therapists must advocate for the FFT model and the value of relational interventions within internal teams and across external networks, representing the service at multi-agency forums both locally and regionally. Additionally, the role includes a strong focus on clinical and social care governance, ensuring adherence to health and safety legislation, equal opportunities policies, and all relevant Council procedures<a href="https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/govRoleProfiles/Role%20Profile%20-%20Functional%20Family%20Therapist%20(1812).pdf" target="_blank">&gt;&gt; Click here to download the Role Profile &lt;&lt;</a>Experience<ul> <li>Substantial (3 years+) post qualifying experience (Social Work, Occupational Health and Nursing) with children&nbsp; and families in a relevant setting</li> <li>Minimum five years’ experience of working with children and/or adolescents with complex emotional and behavioural problems and their families.</li> <li>Experience of specialist systemic assessment, formulation and intervention with children, young people and families in either community, primary care, CAMHS or inpatient settings.</li> <li>Experience of working with a high degree of professionalism in the face of emotive and distressing&nbsp; &nbsp; problems, heightened emotions with a wide variety of client groups across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity.</li> <li>Experience of working in a (multidisciplinary) team.</li> <li>Experience of working with a range of childhood disorders at the acute and chronic stage.&nbsp;</li> <li>Experience of self-harm assessment and intervention with both individuals and their families.</li> <li>Experience of risk assessment, risk management and safety planning.</li> <li>Intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration. This requires the use of highly developed analytical and judgement skills, where there are a range of options.</li> <li>Ability to work in community and family settings, managing the highly complex emotional relationships within and between the component parts of the family and how it interacts with the professional system in ways which maximise the potential for therapeutic outcomes.</li></ul>Key Responsibilities:&nbsp;<ul> <li>Ability to work with families who are experiencing high levels of stress.</li> <li>Ability to apply a clinical model of systemic theory and intervention and the ability to achieve adherence to a clinical model.</li> <li>Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.</li> <li>Ability to act upon consultation and feedback.</li> <li>Ability to develop pragmatic and goal specific measurable steps that can be set out for children and their families.</li> <li>Ability to multi-task and manage competing demands; planning and organising skills for caseload management.</li> <li>Demonstrate clear and effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information in an understandable way.&nbsp;</li> <li>Demonstrate a commitment to anti-oppressive practice and working within a multi-cultural framework.</li> <li>Demonstrate a sound working knowledge of legislation and guidance in relation to child protection.</li> <li>Demonstrable experience of working within a multi-agency environment</li> <li>Demonstrate a sound working knowledge of whole family practice.</li> <li>Demonstrate a sound working knowledge of best practice in working with families.&nbsp;</li> <li>Demonstrate a sound working knowledge of the skills and strategies required to assess and intervene with complex families.</li> <li>Ability, enthusiasm and commitment to working with professionals from a range of backgrounds.</li> <li>Ability to effectively chair meetings and follow up agreed actions.</li> <li>Demonstrate the ability to plan and make effective decisions being aware of their implications.</li> <li>Demonstrate a willingness to undertake appropriate training and development.</li> <li>Skills in self-management, including time management.&nbsp;</li> <li>Ability to identify and employ as appropriate, clinical governance mechanisms, including regular supervision for the support and maintenance of clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour.</li> <li>Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.</li> <li>Skill to present progress of the FFT Standard/Child Welfare work and formulations of relational problems in multi-disciplinary settings.</li></ul>Qualifications and Requirements:&nbsp;Knowledge<ul> <li>&nbsp; A professional qualification in Social Work, Occupational Health or Nursing.</li></ul>or<ul> <li>&nbsp; &nbsp;Qualification as a Systemic Practitioner or Psychotherapist at a Post Graduate level.</li></ul>or<ul> <li>&nbsp; &nbsp;A Masters level degree in a relevant discipline e.g. Family Therapy, Forensic Psychology, Clinical or Applied Psychology.</li></ul>Substantial demonstrable work experience of working with young people and families.Professional registration with a national registrant body.<ul> <li>Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group (adolescents with conduct disorder, and offending behaviour; social care) and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the client group.&nbsp;</li></ul>Terms and conditions:&nbsp;The below terms and conditions apply to this role:&nbsp;Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks;&nbsp;Satisfactory declaration of interest;&nbsp;This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults;&nbsp;Satisfactory DBS check;&nbsp;Continued professional body registration;&nbsp;As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English.&nbsp;How to Apply:&nbsp;Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the ‘Apply’ button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy.&nbsp;We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.&nbsp;&nbsp;Equal Opportunity Employer:&nbsp;Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value.&nbsp;To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy.&nbsp;We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview.&nbsp;For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us" target="_blank">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>.&nbsp;Contact Information:&nbsp;If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Anne McPherson at <a href="mailto:Anne.McPherson@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">Anne.McPherson@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;The Council’s preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> so we can arrange an alternative application method.&nbsp;Click here for further information on the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.&nbsp;





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Family Functional Therapist

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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. 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. Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility&nbsp;<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 - Disabled Children's TeamA 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. 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; 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!Our Practice Model – “Our City, Our Children, Together” – was chosen by colleagues, parents and carers, children, and young people to reflect our collective commitment to working collaboratively, it is more than just a practice model, it is a shared vision. Every part of this model has been co-produced with the people who access and deliver our services.&nbsp;It represents our values, our relationships, and our belief that, by working together, we can create the best outcomes for children, young people, and their networks. This is a model we can be proud of and one that truly belongs to all of us.The role:The Disabled Children’s Team is a specialist social work team responsible for the assessment of disabled children and young people up to 18 years old, they also provide key information and advice as well as bespoke packages of support to meet their assessed needs.Person-centered thinking and planning is at the heart of the service. The dedicated team provides both social work and care management services, alongside other agencies, such as schools and health services to develop inclusive practice to benefit children and young people.The team is caring and welcoming. The team are well supported and have very confident social workers who can offer help and support. High quality supervision is offered and the dedicated approach from the team ensures children are at the centre and they achieve good outcomes.<ul>
<li>As an experienced children’s social worker, you will have effectively manage a diverse caseload, ideally having worked in this service area previously</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>Within the role of children’s social worker, you 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 are 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>
</ul>This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and up to date registration with Social Work England&nbsp;as a qualified Social Worker.Please note: if you are a newly qualified social worker looking to complete your ASYE programme, please do not apply for this role as there will be a separate advert launched soon.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) - 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 -&nbsp;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 –&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 on Monday 18 August 2025 Shortlisting date: Tuesday 19 August 2025 Interview date: Thursday 28 August 2025 Interview format: face-to-faceWe 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 Harriet Cadman at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:harriet.cadman@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">harriet.cadman@liverpool.gov.uk</a>.&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. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.&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&nbsp;<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. 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!

Social Worker

Job Description Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest Salary:&nbsp;PO1-PO4 £39,855 - £50,574&nbsp; Retention Bonus/ Market Supplement:&nbsp;£2000&nbsp; Contract Type: Permanent Working hours per week:&nbsp;36 Application Deadline: 08/09/2025 Proposed Interview Date:&nbsp;19/09/2025&nbsp; Reference: 1803 About Us:&nbsp; Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work.&nbsp; We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents.&nbsp; London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href="https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard" target="_blank">Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard</a>&nbsp;employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment.&nbsp; About the role:&nbsp; Who we are looking for:&nbsp; The Adult Review Team (ART) is looking for someone to join the team who has good people skills and is keen to provide the best service to the residents of Waltham Forest. To apply, you should be an experienced qualified social worker, with a current Social Work England Registration.&nbsp; As a&nbsp;social worker, you will Engage with individuals, carers, families, groups and communities to assess and intervene, using professional judgement, and developing person-led support plans to meet the needs of individuals that promote choice, control and independence.&nbsp; Promote wellbeing, be able to identify safeguarding concerns. Be able to use a strength-based approach to assessment to support individuals to identify and develop their support networks and consider positive risk taking to enhance their choice and control in how their care needs are met. You will need to have a good understanding of safeguarding&nbsp;and managing risk where necessary, to enable individuals, carers and their families to maintain their skills, confidence and independence. Have a good understanding of&nbsp;mental capacity and deprivation of liberty safeguards. You will need to be able to apply social work theory, and legislation within your practice.&nbsp; You need to be a qualified social worker and registered with Social Work England to practice. Be responsible for ensuring the delivery of timely, high quality and legally compliant social care practice to agreed standards.&nbsp; Please look at the detailed role profile for more information about the role What the ART do:&nbsp; We work with adults aged 18 and over, to complete individuals’ annual reassessments and reviews with them. It is a fast-paced role and there is an expectation that all pieces of work with people will be completed timely. As well as annual reassessments the team do identify safeguarding issues and complete the safeguarding process. We provide a strength-based person-centred approach to service users and informal carers, to enable them to enhance their wellbeing and independence and minimize risks. Your day-to-day responsibilities may include: <ul> <li>Completing annual reviews and reassessments for service users and carers.</li> <li>Complete any work generated by the reassessment or review.</li> <li>Completing Safeguarding process</li> <li>Work collaboratively with internal partners as well as our Health Partners, Statutory and Non-Statutory organisations to secure a holistic approach to Assessment, Safeguarding and Care Planning.</li> </ul> About the Team The Adult Review Team was established in May 2020. The Review Team works in partnership with all the services in Adult Social Care, particularly the Adult Care Management Team. The Review Team hold statutory responsibilities for Safeguarding, Annual reassessments and reviews which includes support planning. You would be expected to be able to sign post service users as well as complete any short-term tasks that generate from the assessment process.&nbsp; You will have access to regular team meetings and peer support, as well as regular supervisions from the team manager or practice manager, to enable you to develop your skill sets and knowledge regarding your role and career progression. The Adult Review Team work Monday – Friday, covering core hours of 09:00 – 17:15 each day and are expected to be office based at least 3 days a week. <a href="https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/govRoleProfiles/Role%20Profile%20-%20Social%20Worker%20(1803).pdf" target="_blank">&gt;&gt; Click here to download the Role Profile &lt;&lt;&nbsp;</a> Key Responsibilities:&nbsp; Reporting to a Team/Practice Manager, the social worker in ASC will provide a professional social work service to adults, their families, and carers in accordance with the requirements outlined in the Care Act. Engage with individuals, families, groups and communities to assess and intervene, using a strength-based approach and professional judgement to employ a range of interventions promoting choice, control, wellbeing and independence. To demonstrate effective practice in assessing and managing varying levels of risk and complexity, striking a balance between support and control and liaising with a wide range of professionals in a multidisciplinary setting. Qualifications and Requirements:&nbsp; social work qualification Professional registration with Social Work England (SWE) Terms and conditions:&nbsp; Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks;&nbsp; Satisfactory declaration of interest;&nbsp; This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults;&nbsp; Satisfactory DBS check;&nbsp; Continued professional body registration;&nbsp; As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English.&nbsp; How to Apply:&nbsp; Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the ‘Apply’ button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy.&nbsp; We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.&nbsp;&nbsp; Equal Opportunity Employer:&nbsp; Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value.&nbsp; To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy.&nbsp; We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview.&nbsp; For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us" target="_blank">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>.&nbsp; Contact Information:&nbsp; If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact &nbsp;Carolin Hierse, practice manager at <a href="mailto:Carolin.Hierse@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">Carolin.Hierse@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp; If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp; The Council’s preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> so we can arrange an alternative application method.&nbsp; Click here for further information on the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.&nbsp; <ul></ul>

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We are recruiting for a permanent Social Workers in our Children's Safeguarding (Long Term) Teams, in Children’s Services. 
Our Long Term Team (The Brambles) is&nbsp;looking for Social Workers to join them on a permanent basis.&nbsp;
About the team: This team is made up of an experienced and stable workforce. The Brambles team is supported by Practice Assistants and a Family Support Worker, includes two ASYE Social Workers, and a fantastic team of Social and Senior Social Workers. There are two exceptional ATM's plus a steady and supportive Team Manager leading the team.
At Wokingham, we are committed to our social workers having caseloads that give them time to focus on relationship based practice. To reflect this we are seeking experienced, permanent Social Workers who have a passion for working with and improving outcomes for children.
We are keen to hear from Social Workers that are flexible, dynamic and willing to work with safe uncertainty, to achieve the best outcomes for our children. We welcome creative individuals who are keen to make a difference by finding supportive solutions for our most vulnerable children.&nbsp;
Quote from a Social Worker in the Brambles Team (December 2024):
"The Brambles Team is a really stable team. We have regular team meetings and everyone chips in and supports each other when we're on duty. Even in times of heightened stress, we know that we can always depend on each other and our managers for full support and encouragement. It's a great team culture."
What we can offer you:
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Hybrid working: Our Long Term Teams work in a hybrid capacity, with our Social Workers combining a regular routine of working in the office, working from home, and working within the community.</li>
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L&amp;D: Social Workers in Wokingham are highly valued for the important and challenging work they undertake and will find an environment where their learning and development is promoted and supported.</li>
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Support: Our Social Workers benefit from regular in-depth supervision with their managers, supportive peers and positive team spirit. Our Principal Social Worker and Practice Consultants work closely with our teams to provide learning and development opportunities.</li>
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Culture: We are so proud of our positive and motivated team spirit. Our teams work closely with eachother, our Team Managers are relentlessly focussed on staff wellbeing, Social Workers feel supported &amp; empowered in their roles.&nbsp;</li>
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Our package:
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<li>Salary: £44,511 - £50,754 per annum (inc £3k Market Supplement)</li>
<li>Annual Leave: 28 days, rising to 33 days with 5 years continuous service</li>
<li>Local Government Pension</li>
<li>Local and National Discounts</li>
<li>Continuous Professional Development</li>
<li>Supportive Management</li>
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For an informal discussion about the role, please contact either:
Frankie Smith, Team Manager, Brambles Team <a href="mailto:Frankie.smith@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">Frankie.smith@wokingham.gov.uk</a> or&nbsp;Alix Williams, Recruitment &amp; Retention Specialist for Children’s Social Care: <a href="mailto:alix.williams@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">alix.williams@wokingham.gov.uk</a>
Closing Date: Sunday 31st August at 11pm
Interview Date: TBC
Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. WBC is an equal opportunities employer.
Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.
If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.
Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Wokingham Borough Council

Social Worker, Children's Safeguarding (Long Term) Teams

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families? Do you have the drive to support and empower young people to achieve their full potential? If so, Birmingham Children’s Trust wants you! At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are dedicated in providing outstanding care and support to children and families across Birmingham. Our mission is to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive in a safe, nurturing environment. We are a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation, committed to innovation and excellence in social work practice. As a Children’s Social Worker or Senior Social Worker, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. You will work closely with families, carers, and other professionals to assess needs, develop care plans, and provide ongoing support. 98% of our staff said that the work they do is meaningful to them and 96% can see how their work contributes to positive outcomes for the children, young people and families we serve* Our services will always be joined up and you will develop robust partnerships with other teams and outside agencies; to include the police, health, schools and voluntary organisations. We have been rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted, following a 2023 inspection. This is a fantastic achievement for Birmingham Children's Trust, with many positive highlights focusing on areas including the quality of staff leadership, partnership working, safeguarding and corporate parenting. This is a hybrid role based in Birmingham so you must reside within a suitable commutable distance around Birmingham and have the correct right-to-work documents to work in the UK. Sadly, we do not support those who require sponsorship. Please note: we have provided two job descriptions for both Social Worker and Senior Social Worker. Please refer to the relevant job description based on your skills and experience. About you We are looking for dedicated and compassionate individuals who are committed to making a difference. The ideal candidate will have:<ul> <li>Must be a qualified Social Worker.</li> <li>Registration with Social Work England (SWE).</li> <li>Experience working with children and families in a social work setting.</li> <li>Strong assessment and analytical skills.</li> <li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li> <li>The ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.</li></ul>Our offer to you:<ul> <li>In addition to the salary offered, there is an incentive payment of £1,000 - T&amp;C's will apply.</li> <li>Retention payment of up to £5,000 per annum, subject to tax and NI deductions - T&amp;C's will apply.</li> <li>A generous annual leave package of 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 5 years of service and 35 days after 10 years of service.</li> <li>Free on-site parking.</li> <li>Full reimbursement of your annual Social Work England registration fee.</li> <li>Flexible and mobile working policy - we are well adapted to a hybrid model of working which includes a combination of time spent in the office and at home. </li></ul>We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. *Feedback from Staff Survey October 2024 <ul> <li> Help us to change children and young people’s lives! At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of over 10,000 children and young people in our city every day. Our mission is to support the most disadvantaged children and young people in Birmingham, ensuring they are safe, happy, and healthy. Why Join Us? <ul> <li>Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.</li> <li>Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.</li> <li>Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.</li> <li>Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.</li> </ul> Our Values We approach our work with care and compassion, actively listening to the needs of the children and young people we serve. We involve them in the decisions that affect their lives, ensuring their voices are heard and respected. We are committed to using our resources wisely, ensuring that every penny is spent where it counts the most. We foster collaboration among schools, health professionals, and the police, working together to create a supportive network for our young people. We believe that when we work as one cohesive team, the children and young people of Birmingham are more likely to thrive. Our unified approach ensures that we provide the best possible support and opportunities for their growth and development. Join us and together, we can create a brighter future for all. Safeguarding At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Depending on the role, you may be asked to undergo the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess your suitability for working with children and young people. The level of check (Standard, Enhanced, or Enhanced with Barred List) is determined based on the specific responsibilities of the role and the level of contact with children and young people. We are committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, including those with criminal records. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence. Please note that we reserve the right to close the job early should we reach the required number of applications, therefore please ensure you submit your application and supporting statement early to avoid any disappointment. </li></ul>





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Social Worker & Senior Social Worker Campaign

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Adult Social Care First Contact Team – Customer Access Officer x 2
Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council – Adult Social Care Department
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Adult Social Care in Sefton Council for 2 Customer Contact Officers to be based at Magdalen House in Bootle.
The role
The First Contact Team is the first point of contact for persons wishing to access support, information and advice from Adult Social Care or the voluntary Sector within Sefton.
Initial Contact conversations are focussed on preventing or delaying the need, wherever possible, for dependence on long term formal care.
We are looking for highly self-motivated individuals with drive and enthusiasm, a positive outlook and a commitment to a flexible team approach to work.
The above vacancies provide a challenging opportunity to people who enjoy working in a busy and demanding environment, offering advice and information to callers, taking requests for assessments/ services and liaising closely with social work teams and other relevant bodies.&nbsp; It also offers excellent scope for personal and professional development.
Candidates will need to demonstrate relevant previous experience in customer care, have a good understanding of Social Services, excellent IT and communication skills together with a ‘can do’ attitude.
The opening hour’s for the team is 08:45 – 17:30 (Mon-Thurs) &amp; 08:45 – 16:00 (Fri).
Who are we? 
Sefton is a diverse and exciting local authority that is on a journey of aspiration and ambition as it works towards delivering its exciting Sefton 2030 Vision. This journey is shared with our partners and communities as we strive to ensure Sefton is a confident and connected Borough.
Sefton as a Place to Live and Work
Boasting 22 miles of stunning coastline, Sefton is a leading coastal tourist destination with a flourishing visitor economy. Spanning the busy Port of Liverpool, the famous Antony Gormley’s ‘Another Place’ installation, attractive beaches and dunes, to the resort town of Southport, the diversity of the Borough provides a unique mix of urban and natural setting.
This is a diverse and exciting Borough where people can enjoy a great work-life balance. With excellent transport links, Sefton is well placed for accessing cities across the Northwest, including Liverpool, Manchester and areas such as the Wirral, Halton and Knowsley.
This is an exciting time to come and work with us. We want to hear from people who possess drive and passion. We need committed Social Workers to support our development, improvement plans and outcomes for vulnerable adults in our community.
Our Vision and Journey so far….
Sefton Adult Social Care have high aspirations for the service to work with our most vulnerable residents to complete excellent person-centred and high-quality assessments, the outcomes of which will positively impact on well-being and support people to live healthier lives.
We are in the process of expanding our early intervention and prevention offer to our residents, using innovative approaches and the latest technological solutions. Sefton Adult Social Care have an ethos of coproducing and codesigning services with our residents and stakeholders to ensure they meet the needs of our service users whilst ensuring that we respect people’s dignity, rights, and choices.
As a service we recognise the importance of increasing choice enabling people to have control over their lives, and we are committed to improving outcomes and maximising independence of our service users.
Our offer to you
To be part of an established, caring, and welcoming team
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<li>Access to good quality, monthly, reflective supervision</li>
<li>A comprehensive induction programme</li>
<li>A wide variety of career progression routes bespoke to individual training and development needs as identified in annual PDRs</li>
<li>27 days annual leave (pro-rata) rising to 32 days after 5 years continual service plus 8 bank holidays</li>
<li>Enhanced sick pay, maternity/adoption leave pay and maternity support leave schemes.</li>
<li>Excellent pension scheme.</li>
<li>Opportunities for agile/flexible working</li>
</ul>
Interview Date: 1st September 2025

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

Customer Access Officer

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Sefton Adult Social Care 
Who are we?
Sefton is a diverse and exciting local authority that is on a journey of aspiration and ambition as it works towards delivering its exciting Sefton 2030 Vision. This journey is shared with our partners and communities as we strive to ensure Sefton is a confident and connected Borough.
We have an exciting opportunity within our established First Contact Team
Social Work Post 1x36 hours
Social Work post 1x18 hour post
Sefton as a Place to Live and Work
Boasting 22 miles of stunning coastline, Sefton is a leading coastal tourist destination with a flourishing visitor economy. Spanning the busy Port of Liverpool, the famous Antony Gormley’s ‘Another Place’ installation, attractive beaches and dunes, to the resort town of Southport, the diversity of the Borough provides a unique mix of urban and natural setting.
This is a diverse and exciting Borough where people can enjoy a great work-life balance. With excellent transport links, Sefton is well placed for accessing cities across the Northwest, including Liverpool, Manchester and areas such as the Wirral, Halton and Knowsley.
This is an exciting time to come and work with us. We want to hear from people who possess drive and passion. We need committed Social Workers to support our development; improvement plans and outcomes for vulnerable adults in our community.
Our Vision and Journey so far….
Sefton Adult Social Care have high aspirations for the service to work with our most vulnerable residents to complete excellent person-centred and high-quality assessments, the outcomes of which will positively impact on well-being and support people to live healthier lives. We are in the process of expanding our early intervention and prevention offer to our residents, using innovative approaches and the latest technological solutions. Sefton Adult Social Care have an ethos of coproducing and codesigning services with our residents and stakeholders to ensure they meet the needs of our service users whilst ensuring that we respect people’s dignity, rights, and choices. As a service we recognise the importance of increasing choice enabling people to have control over their lives, and we are committed to improving outcomes and maximising independence of our service users.
This is a critical juncture in time for Sefton and its Integration Journey. The 1st of July saw us formally establish the Sefton Partnership, bringing together Health and Social Care in Sefton to plan, resource, deliver and continually improve Health and Care Services with the ambition of improving the Health and Wellbeing of our residents, reducing duplication and unwarranted variation, driving up quality and improving the experience of those that need our Care and Support. Being part of our dedicated Social Care workforce means being a key part of achieving this, working across boundaries to act as one team with the outcome of the individual at our heart.
What we require from you:
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<li>Social Work Degree or equivalent Social Work Qualification</li>
<li>Current registration with Social Work England</li>
<li>High aspirations to improve the lives our most vulnerable residents</li>
<li>Exceptional knowledge of the Care Act</li>
<li>Ability to manage your own caseload with appropriate support, guidance, and supervision</li>
<li>Ability to make person centred, complex decisions, using evidence-based tools and analysis</li>
<li>Ability to understand and demonstrate a commitment to equality and diversity</li>
<li>Ability to effectively undertake partnership working with all our stakeholders and further develop these relationships</li>
<li>Commitment to your own personal development and professional growth</li>
</ul>
Our offer to you
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<li>To be part of an established, caring, and welcoming team</li>
<li>Manageable caseloads</li>
<li>Access to good quality, monthly, reflective supervision</li>
<li>A comprehensive induction programme</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 career development opportunities such as BIA and AMHP training.</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 after 5 years continual service plus 8 bank holidays</li>
<li>Enhanced sick pay, maternity/adoption leave pay and maternity support leave schemes.</li>
<li>Excellent pension scheme.</li>
<li>Opportunities for agile/flexible working</li>
<li>Access to free eye tests and where appropriate, contribution towards spectacles</li>
<li>Discounted gym membership with all Active Sefton gyms</li>
<li>Cycle to work scheme</li>
<li>Access to local benefits and discounts on products and services</li>
<li>Hybrid working e.g. the ability to work from home or office for some part of the working week</li>
<li>Occupational Health Service available to advise on work related health issues.</li>
<li>Commitment to supporting your emotional and mental health with access to a free and confidential employee counselling service</li>
<li>Assistance with relocation if eligible.</li>
<li>Access to our Professional Practice Forum</li>
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Our offer to Newly Qualified Social Workers - (inc pay rate):
Grade H (subject to pay award) - £36,124 to 39,513
Dedicated support to complete your ASYE year.
Our aim is to give Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSW) the best experience during their first year in practice. Our NQSWs will be supported in their work with Vulnerable Adults, their families and carers. Case management support, supervision and guidance will be provided by Team Managers who will ensure that you have a protected caseload during your first year. You will also have additional support from a Practice Assessor Lead who will be responsible for ensuring you gain the right experience and skills to complete your ASYE portfolio during your first year.
By investing in “growing our own,” we hope to equip new social workers to become the best they can be. We want to provide our Adults, families, and carers with consistency; we know how important relationship building is and so are working hard to create as much stability in our teams as possible.
If you are more than halfway through your final placement or awaiting your registration with Social Work England, then we would welcome your application.
Our offer to Experienced Social Workers - (inc pay rate):
Grade I (subject to pay award) - £40,476 to 44,711
Enhanced training offer Next Steps
So now you’ve heard all about us, we would love to hear from you!
Please note, we do not accept CV’s.
Interview Date: 19th August 2025

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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. 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. Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility&nbsp;<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 Manager - Leaving CareA 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. 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; 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!Our Practice Model – “Our City, Our Children, Together” – was chosen by colleagues, parents and carers, children, and young people to reflect our collective commitment to working collaboratively, it is more than just a practice model, it is a shared vision. Every part of this model has been co-produced with the people who access and deliver our services.&nbsp;It represents our values, our relationships, and our belief that, by working together, we can create the best outcomes for children, young people, and their networks. This is a model we can be proud of and one that truly belongs to all of us.The Role:<ul>
<li>As a Team Manager, you will need a robust understanding of young people’s whole journey through the care system. You will need to have the ability to develop strong relationships with key partners involved in Housing, Education, Employment and Health and be able to advocate for our young people so to secure the access to services that they need</li>
<li>The Team Manager will oversee pathway planning for young people to ensure that they have equal opportunities to study, to work and to live in high quality accommodation which meets their needs. &nbsp;You will have the drive and passion to deliver excellent services and improve outcomes to ensure a positive difference and brighter future for our children and young people</li>
<li>As a Team Manager, you will have strong experience within Looked after Children and Leaving Care and some experience working with UASC would be beneficial. You will also have sound knowledge and understanding of all children’s legislation, particularly statutory guidance and processes</li>
<li>You will embed a high-performance culture by supporting your team to continually develop their skills so they can achieve the best outcomes</li>
<li>Through regular reflective supervision with your team, you’ll champion their personal and professional growth and health and wellbeing, ensuring an inclusive approach</li>
</ul>This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and up to date registration with Social Work England as a qualified Social WorkerOur 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) - 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 -&nbsp;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 –&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:&nbsp;midnight on Sunday 17 August 2025 Shortlisting date: Tuesday 18 August 2025 Interview date: W/C 1 September 2025 Interview type: face-to-faceWe 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.&nbsp;Please note: this vacancy is classified as a politically restricted position.If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Harriet Cadman at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:harriet.cadman@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">harriet.cadman@liverpool.gov.uk</a>.&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. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.&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&nbsp;<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. 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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Positive Change Service – the domestic abuse intervention service for LBTH Children’s Social Care – is seeking a permanent Lead Safety Worker to work with perpetrators of domestic abuse. This post is specified for a male worker as per an occupational requirement to enable us to use mix-gender co-facilitators in our groupwork with fathers.Positive Change Service delivers psycho-educational interventions with perpetrators, survivors and children impacted by domestic abuse. We are a creative, supportive and motivated team, working for systems change alongside personal change, to improve the lives of families in Tower Hamlets. The service is part of the Children’s Social Care, MASH and Assessment &amp; Intervention Service. We are currently looking for staff who are experienced in working with perpetrators, survivors and their children impacted on domestic abuse.The role of the Lead Safety Worker includes service coordination, direct client work (leading on both group and individual work), liaising with other stakeholders such as referrers, contributing to the strategic direction of the Positive Change Service and mentoring students in placements.Our usual work with clients runs for around 6 months to a year.&nbsp;The work may involve a combination of assessment, groupwork, individual work and even co-parenting work between (ex)-partners.&nbsp;All of the work is aimed at increasing the safety of children and adult survivors of domestic abuse.&nbsp;Working hours include one evening per week (currently a Monday evening until 9pm).We are a self-reflective team, providing a strong level of clinical supervision, training and development.&nbsp;&nbsp;We are seeking a Lead Safety Worker with substantial experience in delivering domestic abuse interventions and in working with parents towards children’s safety. You will be supported to develop your skills and expected to be open to ongoing learning. You will be delivering structured and specialist interventions using a broad range of therapeutic approaches and supporting others to do so. Our Offer:<ul>
<li>We will support you to develop your specialism and excellence in psycho-educational approaches to DVA</li>
<li>We will provide you with opportunities for support, self-reflection and learning</li>
<li>We offer a competitive salary – Grade K (£52,674 - £55,710)</li>
<li>Up to 29 days annual leave rising to 33 days with 5 years continual service and 8 bank holidays</li>
<li>A manageable and diverse caseload</li>
<li>The chance to work long term with clients so that you can really make a difference in their lives</li>
</ul> Closing date:&nbsp;Monday, 25th August 2025Interview:&nbsp;If you are successful in your application, you will then be invited to a panel interview on&nbsp;the 4th or 5th September 2025 Additional DetailsTower Hamlets vision for our borough is that: people are aspirational, independent and have equal access to opportunities; we are a borough that our residents are proud of and love to live in; and we are a dynamic, outcomes-based council using digital innovation and partnership working to respond to the changing needs of our borough. We want people who aspire to our TOWER values: Together; Open; Willing; Excellent; Respect.Tower Hamlets has a zero-tolerance approach to, and works to eradicate, all forms of discrimination on the basis of&nbsp;race, sex, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, status as a civil partner, gender,&nbsp;gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy and maternity and looks to employ a diverse workforce representative of those groups.&nbsp;We recognise that people can also be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class.&nbsp;We are a Disability Confident Employer, which means applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the post are guaranteed an interview. Care experience has also been adopted by the Council as an additional protected characteristic.We welcome applicants interested in flexible working arrangements and also applicants who live in the borough.&nbsp;________________________________________________________________________________________________________&nbsp;This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. It replaces the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA).Tower Hamlets Councils are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

London Borough of Tower Hamlets

Lead Safety Worker - Children's Services

<ul><li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/0032/SOCIAL_WORKER_____Adult_Services_P01-P03_JD.docx__2___1_.pdf" target="_blank">SOCIAL_WORKER_____Adult_Services_P01-P03_JD.docx__2___1_</a></li></ul>Please apply online via the link provided.Why come to Hackney?Hackney Council is an organisation that is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our&nbsp;Anti-Racism framework, which was formally adopted in February 2024. See&nbsp;p<a href="https://hackney.gov.uk/plans-strategies/#antiracism" target="_blank">lans, policies and strategies – Anti-racism framework</a>.Hackney has a strong strengths-based and person-centred approach inwhich we prioritise maintaining and promoting people’s independence, and we are very proud that as a result, 85% of the people who use our services live in the community. 78.8% of our residents live independently after receiving reablement support and 89.4% of older residents live at home 91 days after a hospital&nbsp;discharge, outcomes which are higher than the London average.We’re serious about collaboration and co-production and we work in better and more innovative ways because of this. For example, we’ve built strong connections with our Hackney Council colleagues in Housing and in Benefits and Homeless Prevention (for example in the Health, Housing, and Homelessness Panel and in&nbsp;multidisciplinary team approaches that are ensuring adults facing multiple vulnerabilities receive holistic support).We believe accessible learning opportunities are crucial to our performance and our staff’s wellbeing and have a dedicated Practice Innovation and Workforce Capability team who work closely with the Principal Social Worker to develop our Continuous Professional Development offer.About the RoleNewly Qualified Social Workers who will progress with their ASYE - PO1Hackney’s Adult Social Care Social Worker role provides an opportunity for&nbsp;newly qualified&nbsp;social workers to undertake their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) within adult social care which is committed to providing high quality support, assessment and intervention with the residents, carers and families we work with.About Us:Hackney provides wide-ranging and excellent training and development opportunities; we will help you to develop excellent social work practice, leading to career advancement at your own pace with support.Newly qualified social workers will enter at grade PO1 and will undertake all work with support, close supervision and guidance and will have a reduced caseload.Upon successful completion of the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) programme, Social Workers will automatically move to PO2 payscale.Experienced Qualified Social Workers - PO2-PO3If you are an experienced qualified social work professional who is keen to deliver, support and develop exceptional practice in a supportive and creative environment then we want to hear from you.As a social worker you will:- Connect with people meaningfully and be supported to make legally literate decisions. - Be part of a team but with autonomy and belief in your professional judgement. - Be able to undertake assessments with people, balancing those fine lines around risk and proportionality, but working together through a health and social care neighbourhood approach to do the right thing with residents - Use your social work principles and values to guide what you do, working in a trauma informed and strengths based way and applying anti-racist practice.Hackney has an adult social care practice framework which will support you to adapt your interventions to each individual you work with. So you’ll need to be a proactive person, with a creative approach to working with service users and their families.We’re looking for compassionate and ambitious Social Workers who have experience working with adults, including those with physical and mental health needs, learning disabilities, and older people. You should have a good understanding of the relevant legislation and policy that guides our work and be able to work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to deliver&nbsp;effective services.We are looking for Social Workers in our Integrated Discharge Service, Access &amp; Duty, Case Management and Safeguarding TeamsCase ManagementCase management is split into two teams who cover 8 neighbourhood areas, which is part of the way we are organised in Hackney as we together meet the health and social care needs of individuals with our partners. The team completes initial assessments for people first coming into adult social care, as well as reviews and re-assessments for those with more complex needs. With a strong focus on practice and legal literacy, the team seeks to enable people to be as independent as possible with the breadth of assets and community opportunities available in Hackney.Safeguarding Adults and DoLS ServiceWith a focus on keeping people safe, and promoting recovery and resilience from abuse, the Safeguarding Adults and DoLS Service focuses on the outcomes for an individual. Making safeguarding personal is the ethos of what we strive to achieve. The team is the first point of contact for the majority of concerns, as well as holding some cases. Human rights is central to practice and the service includes the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and management of this statutory area.Integrated Discharge ServiceThe Integrated Discharge Service assesses Hackney residents, whilst in hospital across all London Hospitals and beyond, for the most appropriate and safe discharge destination and care and support plan. We focus on safe discharges that respect the legal rights and expressed wishes of all individuals. The team works in partnership with the multi-disciplinary teams within hospitals and attends multi-disciplinary meetings on their aligned wards. The service is inclusive to those in acute settings who are assessed as having a learning disability, mental health diagnosis, or dementia. It also supports residents with no recourse to public funds who have eligible care and support needs. The service operates seven days a week, and staff are invited to contribute to weekend working if they so wish. Community Reviews are completed collaboratively with the resident, family members, carers, and other involved professionals, to ensure that their long-term care and support needs are assessed and that any newly arising concerns or needs are addressed.We are a team of Social workers, Senior Social workers, Senior OT and occupational therapists and Review Officers.Access &amp; DutyThe Access and Duty Team serves as the initial point of contact for adults in Hackney who require intervention, advice and signposting from Adult Social Care. Our primary responsibilities include screening all incoming referrals and correspondence. We also respond to critical needs, risks, and emergencies for open cases, including unplanned reviews. The social workers and review officers undertake Care Act assessments for new referrals that have been screened and identified as requiring a Care Act assessment. The assessments are undertaken in the community with the resident and their respective carers.We are a team of Senior Social workers, Social workers, Review officers and Information officers.What do we offer?Hackney Adult Social Care (ASC) has been through a significant transformation over the last few years and has improved the way it works with its residents and supports its staff. A new Practice Framework for ASC has been created, supporting staff to deliver strengths based, anti-racist and trauma informed services to all our residents. Hackney ASC’s three year plan 2023-26 sets out our four guiding principles that guide us as we work towards our vision for Adult Social Care. These principles include being easy to access, preventative, personal to you and good quality and safe. Hackney ASC is proud of its commitment to promoting independence, tackling inequality and continually improving.Staff can access a range of benefits please see link :<a href="https://recruitment.hackney.gov.uk/what-we-offer/" target="_blank">What we offer – Find Yourself in Hackney</a>As a Social Worker for Hackney Adult Social Care, you will be able to access an outstanding range of local support services, supporting you to make a real difference for the residents, carers and families you work with. You will be working at the forefront of best practice in a social work unit led by a Senior Practitioner and with support from the newly created Practice Innovation and Workforce Capability Team who will be supporting your training and development needs. We will help you to develop your skills within social work practice, leading to&nbsp;career advancement&nbsp;at your own pace.An enhanced DBS check is requiredCandidates must hold a Social Work England recognised social work qualification or equivalent, be Social Work England registered and have evidence of continuing professional development.As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation.If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below.We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV’s.To proceed with your application, you will need to create an account and submit your application.As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description.We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace. However, if you are thinking of using this tool to submit your application, we ask you to think about what value it will add. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.Closing date for applications:&nbsp;18 August&nbsp;2025 (22.59)Interview and assessment date:&nbsp;W/C 01 September&nbsp;2025We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk" target="_blank">hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk</a>

London Borough of Hackney

Social Worker - Adult Social Care

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, as well as close proximity to both Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airports.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 Come and join the Mental Health Social Work/AMHP Team- Runcorn/Widnes and Older Person’s CMHT in Halton. We are a small local authority which does not take long to travel across the borough. Halton is close to motorway networks including the M6, M62, M56 etc. We have a base in Vine Street resource centre- Widnes and The Brooker Centre- Runcorn- this offers flexibility to the team. Halton Borough Council also provide a generous essential car user allowance and a flexible working week. You can receive up to 34 days annual leave per annum (Plus bank holidays) and access to HBC’s lease Car, Bike Schemes, and free parking throughout your places of work. Bridge fees will also be paid in line with council business. Hours: 37 per weekYour Contributions:The Mental Health social work team works with adults, who meet the criteria in line with the Care Act and require support in relation to their mental health. We work closely with our Mental Health Trust colleagues to provide a responsive, holistic and recovery focussed response to adults with complex mental health needs.We are a well-established and stable team with supportive management. The managers in the team are experienced AMHP’s who will offer support and guidance. Our team has a mixture of experienced practitioners all willing to support new members to the team. We are a friendly and welcoming team. We are looking for qualified Approved Mental Health Professionals. HBC 9, Spinal Points 32-35- £41, 551- £44,711- Approved Mental Health Professional (Pay award pending). Social, Workers will also receive in addition to their salary a £4,000 Market Supplement (pro rata) PLUS AMHP’s will also attract an additional £2000 per annum market supplement. PLUS Essential Car User allowance. You must be a qualified social worker registered with Social Work England, and a qualified Approved Mental Health Professional in order to perform the statutory duties of an AMHP for Halton Borough Council. As an Approved Mental Health Professional we also offer an additional £2,000 per year allowance and Essential Car user. The day time AMHP service includes the working hours between 9am- 5pm Monday- Friday. Relevant training is also provided to ensure professional development, access to support/advice, regular AMHP supervision with the AMHP Lead and monthly AMHP forums- where there will be cake! 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><li>Essential car user allowance </li><li>Market supplement of up to £6k per annum</li></ul>Next Steps:For an informal discussion about this post, please contact (Steve Westhead/Maria Stracey) <a href="mailto:steve.westhead@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">steve.westhead@halton.gov.uk</a> or <a href="mailto:Maria.stracey@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">Maria.stracey@halton.gov.uk</a>Interviews will be held in September 2025At 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>





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Halton Borough Council

Halton Borough Council's Plan

Social Worker- Approved Mental Health Professional  

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Locations: Whitehaven
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Our Living with Secondary Breast Cancer groups meet 11am to 1pm, with a slightly longer meeting each quarter (11am to 1.30pm) when an expert speaker presents on a relevant topic.
Our groups are usually held in hospitality or community venues in the town or city centre.
Pay: We offer flat fees for work undertaken delivering our services as listed below:
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<li>£135 for facilitating a 2 hour group session</li>
<li>£155 for facilitating a quarterly 2.5 hour speaker session</li>
<li>£16 admin fee per session</li>
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We do not provide expenses or any fee for travel time or costs. However, we do reimburse car parking costs, if applicable, at the venue the group is held.
The role
We’re currently looking for experienced facilitators with a counselling qualification (minimum Level 4 diploma) to deliver our Living with Secondary Breast Cancer (LWSBC) group in Cumbria (Whitehaven).
Our LWSBC groups offer support and information to anyone living with a diagnosis of secondary (metastatic) breast cancer. The groups offer a safe space where people can come to talk freely and share experiences and mutual support with others who understand, away from friends and family. They’re not therapeutic support groups in the traditional sense but are delivered in accordance with our UK-Wide service model, developed and tested for over 10 years.
The group will meet monthly at 11am – 1pm with a slightly longer group each quarter (11am – 1.30pm) when an expert speaker presents on a relevant topic.
You’ll be responsible for facilitating the groups, drawing upon your therapeutic skills as required. Ensuring all attendees are given time to share and supported to take part in discussion, including around challenging topics affecting this patient group such as end of life. You’ll work independently in your region, with sole responsibility for facilitating each group, liaising with venue staff as required. You’ll act as an ambassador for Breast Cancer Now, promoting our charitable aims and building professional relationships with healthcare professionals who attend.
This is offered as a contract for services position and as such the appointed contractor would not be an employee of Breast Cancer Now but a self-employed individual. We require all contractors to adhere to and follow Breast Cancer Now applicable policies and procedures and to undertake some mandatory training in core subjects such as data protection and cyber security. A satisfactory criminal record check will be required.
About you
You’ll have a counselling qualification and experience of facilitating groups, preferably ongoing support groups for people affected by cancer or a life-limiting long-term condition, or other vulnerable/sensitive group. You’ll have a warm and approachable manner, able to communicate sensitively with people facing difficult challenges. You’ll be confident using your own initiative and dealing with unforeseen challenges when working alone and be able to travel to facilitate the group in person from your home address.
About us
We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here.&nbsp;
The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it.&nbsp;Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.&nbsp;&nbsp;
How to apply
Please submit an online application form via the link provided.
Closing date: Friday 8 August 2025 at 09:00am
Interview dates: Wednesday 13 August 2025, online
Observation date (successful candidate): TBH
The successful candidate will be invited to observe one of the existing LWSBC groups as part of the induction process. Date and location to be confirmed.

Living with Secondary Breast Cancer Group Facilitator (face-to-face services)

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.<h2>About the role</h2>Our vision for all adults in West Northamptonshire is that they will have healthy and independent lives with easy access to joined up advice and support which will help them to help themselves.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;As an Assistant Team Manager/Principal Social Worker , you will continue to develop and build on our current strengths-based practice, build the skills, confidence and competence of social workers and their colleagues to work in line with Care Act Guidance and deliver the best possible outcomes for residents.Learn more about our Social Work teams here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/spotlight-our-key-services-careers-and-our-partners/our-adult-social-work-teams" target="_blank">Our Adult Social Work teams | West Northamptonshire Council</a><h2>Additional information</h2>You will bring proven experience of leadership,practice development and consistent achievement in a safeguarding/social work environment, an understanding of working across health and social care and above all a commitment to people who use, work in and rely on social work services. You’ll need exceptional interpersonal skills, a passion for quality and inclusion and the ability to build, manage and develop effective working relationships with people and partners.&nbsp;Located from either Daventry or Towcester.Hours:  Our standard hours are 9 to 5 pm, Monday - Fridays.&nbsp;You’ll need<ul>
<li>Higher post qualifying training in relevant discipline or management qualification</li>
<li>Management experience over a range of professional roles with significant experience of managing functions in a number of specialisms e.g. Older People, Mental Health, Learning Disability, Adult Safeguarding</li>
<li>You will be required to drive and have transport.</li>
</ul>Please see the attached Job spec for further information.&nbsp;We may be able to support Sponsorship and/or relocation package, if you have Social Work England in place.&nbsp;If you would like to discuss this role further than please contact <a href="mailto:gina.braithwaite@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">gina.braithwaite@westnorthants.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, at our cost.It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Children and Adults&nbsp;Barred List check. West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.<h2>Company information</h2>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.&nbsp;Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about <a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU?si=zk_5W7HktpP-iZ5U" target="_blank">what its like to work at West Northants Council.</a>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

Social Work Assistant Team Manager (Adults) - Towcester

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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.

Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council

Social Worker, Experienced Social Worker (Children's)

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, as well as close proximity to both Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airports.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:Halton Borough Council is looking to employ a Social Worker to work within Halton’s Hospital Discharge Team, based at Whiston Hospital.The Hospital Discharge Team is and an Adult Social Work Discharge Team responsible for completing timely strengths-based assessments, to facilitate hospital discharge for adults over the age of 18 years. The focus of the role will be working with a range of service user groups (older people, adults with learning disabilities and adults with physical and sensory difficulties, challenging discrimination whilst promoting independence).The Social Worker role involves completing assessments and personalised, strengths-based support plans to facilitate safe and timely discharges for people with lived experiences. You will be passionate about working with a range of service user groups (older people, adults with learning disabilities and adults with physical and sensory difficulties), whilst challenging discrimination and promoting independence.Hours: 37 per weekYour Contributions:You will have knowledge of relevant social work legislation such as The Care Act, The Mental Capacity Act and a good understanding of their principles. Ideally you will have knowledge and some experience in risk assessments and risk management.You will be an enthusiastic and committed team player and be dedicated to multi-agency team working within the hospital setting. Furthermore, you will be able to manage and organise your own case load. Applicants must have good interpersonal and communication skills, a flexible approach and a willingness to learn new skills and continually develop. Ideally you will have good IT skills. 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>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,please contact Ian Tye (Practice Manager) on 0151 511 5468 or email <a href="mailto:ian.tye@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">ian.tye@halton.gov.uk</a>Interviews will take place in August 2025 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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Adult Social Worker - Halton Discharge Team - Whiston Hospital

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families? Do you have the drive to support and empower young people to achieve their full potential? If so, Birmingham Children’s Trust wants you!At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are dedicated to providing outstanding care and support to children and families across Birmingham. Our mission is to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive in a safe, nurturing environment. We are a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation, committed to innovation and excellence in social work practice.As a Children’s Social Worker, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. You will work closely with families, carers, and other professionals to assess needs, develop care plans, and provide ongoing support.Our services will always be joined-up and you will develop robust partnerships with other teams and outside agencies; to include the police, health, schools and voluntary organisations.About the service:The Children with Disabilities Service works with children and young people who have permanent disabilities that impact on their day to day life. We are a through service meaning we stay with the child throughout their journey with social care, completing their assessment and any further intervention if required. This can include child in need, child protection or child in care processes.We are aspirational for our children and celebrate their successes. We are seeking x 3 permanent, full time Social Worker's for the Children With Disabilities (CWD) Review Team, a city wide team that covers all of Birmingham. The CWD Review Team, review packages of support for Children With Disabilities, which are put in place to meet their social care needs. We also support with any safeguarding concerns as and when they arise. The team is made up of 4 Higher Level Family Support Worker's and 1 Senior Practitioner and we are looking to add 3 passionate social workers to support with our Assessment Work. The team have offices at One Avenue Road in Aston and Lifford Lane in Stirchley. There is ample free parking on the car park at the rear of the offices. About You: We are looking for dedicated and compassionate individuals who are committed to making a difference. The ideal candidate will have:<ul> <li>A degree in Social Work and at least two years post qualifying experience.</li> <li>Registration with Social Work England.</li> <li>Experience working with children and families in a social work setting.</li> <li>Strong assessment and analytical skills.</li> <li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li> <li>The ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.</li></ul> Help us to change children and young people’s lives!At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of over 10,000 children and young people in our city every day. Our mission is to support the most disadvantaged children and young people in Birmingham, ensuring they are safe, happy, and healthy.Why Join Us?<ul> <li>Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.</li> <li>Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.</li> <li>Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.</li> <li>Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.</li></ul>Our ValuesWe approach our work with care and compassion, actively listening to the needs of the children and young people we serve. We involve them in the decisions that affect their lives, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.We are committed to using our resources wisely, ensuring that every penny is spent where it counts the most. We foster collaboration among schools, health professionals, and the police, working together to create a supportive network for our young people.We believe that when we work as one cohesive team, the children and young people of Birmingham are more likely to thrive. Our unified approach ensures that we provide the best possible support and opportunities for their growth and development.Join us and together, we can create a brighter future for all.SafeguardingAt Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Depending on the role, you may be asked to undergo the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess your suitability for working with children and young people.The level of check (Standard, Enhanced, or Enhanced with Barred List) is determined based on the specific responsibilities of the role and the level of contact with children and young people. We are committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, including those with criminal records. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence. Please note that we reserve the right to close the job early should we reach the required number of applications, therefore please ensure you submit your application and supporting statement early to avoid any disappointment.





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Social Worker- Children With Disabilities

Job Title: Hospital Social Worker Starting Salary: £42,327 - £45,716* per annum (pro rata for part time) – pay award pending Hours: 37 Location: Hertfordshire Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Adult Care Services*non-contractual market enhancement pay plus 5% operational allowance per year£1000 welcome payment, relocation and lease car* terms applyAre you passionate about improving lives and empowering people to live independently? We work through our Connected Lives approach – a strengths-based model that puts people at the centre of everything we do. We focus on what matters most to individuals and their carers, helping them achieve their goals, stay connected to their communities, and live fulfilling lives<h4>About the team</h4>Our Integrated Discharge service in the West of Hertfordshire&nbsp;supports an integrated approach to managing the care of people who require support through the admission and discharge pathway, so the role will involve working alongside Occupational Therapists, Community Care Officers, health colleagues and care providers. You will have the ability to undertake innovative assessments and care planning with individuals, carers and their personal support networks.We promote personalisation focusing on the wellbeing of the individual. Through care planning we strive for increased independence, choice and control by enabling people to direct their own support. You will gain extensive experience in the field of adult social care, safeguarding practice and multi-disciplinary working.<h4>About the role</h4>You'll ensure safe and timely discharges from hospital by:<ul><li>Assessing the needs of patients and carers</li><li>Arranging appropriate care packages</li><li>Liaising with professionals and agencies</li><li>Supporting person-centred discharge planning</li></ul>We have posts available in:<ul><li>Barnet &amp; Chase Farm Hospital - within ULEZ zone</li><li>Watford General Hospital</li><li>Herts Valleys Community Hospital Team - 24 hours per week</li></ul>We offer a 7 day service and currently operate a 1-weekend-in-8 rota across the Hospital Team<h4>About you</h4>Essential: • Social Work degree • Registration with Social Work England • Driving licence We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Health and Social Care profile, level 10&nbsp;job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Sheryl.Jeram@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Sheryl.Jeram@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.This is an ongoing advert and interviews will be arranged regularly.Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Hertfordshire County Council

Hospital Social Worker

<ul><li><a href="https://ats-bracknell.jgp.co.uk/vacancies/318922/documents/760321" target="_blank">Family Worker Duty &amp; Assessment JD/PS</a></li><li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/9784/Candidate_Pack_-_People_Directorate_-_June_2025.pdf" target="_blank">Candidate_Pack_-_People_Directorate_-_June_2025</a></li></ul>Please apply online via the link provided.Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.We are looking for a Family worker to join our Assessment team at the ‘front door’ of Children’s Social Care on a full-time, permanent basis.To learn more about what it is like to work with us, take a look&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/SBqihNKEzBo" target="_blank">at our workforce video</a>.<h3>About you…</h3>You will be enthusiastic, self-motivated and passionate about improving outcomes for children and their families.&nbsp; You will be an effective communicator who can engage with families in assessment and planning and work in partnership with others.If you can demonstrate passion and drive to improving outcomes for children and to support families to stay together, and would like to be part of a hard-working, supportive and friendly team, we look forward to receiving your application.<h3>About the team…</h3>We are Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding,’ with Ofsted recognising that at Bracknell Forest Council,&nbsp;“Children who need help and protection in Bracknell Forest receive a consistently high-quality service”Inspectors concluded that social workers and other frontline practitioners benefit from manageable caseloads, good training and powerful and highly reflective supervision that ensures children are at the heart of decision making.Bracknell Forest Council have an embedded nationally recognised practice model – the ‘Family Safeguarding Model’. Our model and our work are dynamic and impactful.The Assessment team acts as the front door for Children’s Social Care and carries out assessment and short-term work. We work alongside and directly with children, young people and their families. Our ‘front door’ colleagues know good beginnings and have a better chance of making good endings.&nbsp;The team predominantly undertakes child in need assessments (Single Assessments) and child protection assessments (Section 47’s) using a range of child and adult tools to enhance our analyses, to measure change, to problem solve and design and plan short, medium and long-term interventions. The team is fast paced, the work is immensely rich and varies day to day.We are a small, welcoming and friendly local authority. We are proud of our connected and inclusive culture, with a strong focus on wellbeing, which provides our workforce with a strong sense of belonging.Our leadership team is visible, available and approachable.&nbsp;Everything we do in Children’s Social Care is about improving the life chances of Bracknell’s children, put simply, we change lives for the better.Read more about our culture and what our staff say&nbsp;<a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bracknell-forest.gov.uk%2Fjobs%2Fchildrens-social-care-jobs%2Four-culture&amp;data=05%7C02%7CAriana.Burdfield%40bracknell-forest.gov.uk%7Cad347b02f91b4bbad25908ddb5531965%7Cf54c93b70883478fbf3d56e09b7ca0b7%7C0%7C0%7C638866090708602874%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=MW%2FXb%2B3I8p0wnuGl2PEf%2BpYM6iiMvCAi4sxVWLmigoc%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Children's social care culture | Bracknell Forest Council</a>.<h3>Key responsibilities…</h3><ul><li>To work as part of a team within Children’s Social Care providing services for children and young people and their parents/carers, ensuring children’s views are heard.</li><li>You will be required to hold cases and be responsible for identified tasks including supervising contact sessions as well as work on other worker's cases as directed.</li><li>The purpose of this role is to support families in ensuring that children can remain safely within their family environment, or where necessary, to help maintain stable placements. This support will include both practical assistance and structured, planned interventions.</li></ul><h3>Our benefits…&nbsp;</h3><ul><li>25 days* annual leave increasing to 28 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li><li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li><li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. </li><li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li><li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li><li>Local government pension scheme.</li><li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li><li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </li><li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li><li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.</li><li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre. </li><li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. </li><li>Sports and Social Club.</li><li>Staff dental and health plans. </li><li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. </li><li>Supermarket discount.&nbsp;</li></ul>*(pro rata for part time)<h3>Our values...</h3>At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us.&nbsp;Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities.&nbsp;We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.&nbsp;<h3>Reasonable adjustments...</h3>We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href="mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;We will work with you to support you throughout the process.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h3>Interview date&nbsp;</h3>Interviews will be held on Thursday 14th August 2025.Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.&nbsp;We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.<h3>Want to ask us a question?&nbsp;</h3>For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:&nbsp;Donna Barber-&nbsp;Team Manager<a href="mailto:Donna.barber@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">Donna.barber@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambitious and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for&nbsp;more details.Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure &amp; Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.No agencies please.&nbsp;

Bracknell Forest Council

Family Worker - Assessment Team

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We are recruiting a part time Experienced Social Worker for 18.5 hours per week working pattern to be agreed. &nbsp;
The role is based in the Gravesend Community Team based in the Civic Centre Gravesend. &nbsp;
We operate in a hybrid model of office-based working and working from home to meet the needs of the service.&nbsp;
£3000 Golden Hello payment to all new joiners (subject to criteria) and service related payments following continuous service.&nbsp;
About Us
This is an exciting opportunity to join our community teams across Kent as we enhance our locality working practice and put the person and good practice at the heart of what we do.
We work with adults with a range of care and support needs placing individuals at the centre of their support. You will undertake work of varying levels of complexity including, Care Act Assessments, Mental Capacity Act (MCA) Assessments, Court of Protection applications and s42 safeguarding enquiries.
Our social care interventions are structured around the three pillars of excellent practice, exceptional innovation, and meaningful measures. Therefore, our work is orientated around building relationships with the individual their families and carers. We engage with communities early on to help people feel empowered to find trusted help and support locally from a range of sources.
About You
We welcome applications from experienced social workers who can demonstrate post-qualification experience in Social Services, Health related agencies or related private or voluntary organisation.
You will hold a registration with Social Work England and be competent to work at the Experienced Practitioner level of the Social Care Capabilities Framework for Registered Workers.
You will have experience of managing and reducing risk and completing safeguarding enquiries.
You will be able to demonstrate experience in supervising other members of staff.
We are looking for future employees who have a positive, forward-thinking attitude. Using strengths-based practice with individuals which is built around their desired outcomes and goals. Our teams are imaginative, locally focused and flexible and we are searching for registered practitioners with a likeminded approach, working collaboratively as part of a team.
You will hold a Full UK Driving License – The Council is committed to making reasonable adjustments so whilst this job requires the jobholder to drive your application will still be considered if you are unable to drive due to a disability.
Our Support Offer
In return, we offer an attractive benefits package and a commitment to ensuring that you achieve a healthy work life balance and opportunities for flexible working arrangements that meet business need.
We offer generous market premium payments (subject to eligibility). You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave allowance and the local government pension&nbsp;scheme.
You will have excellent opportunities for professional development with access to our social care academy, progression routes and our newly launched practice framework.
We will support you to consolidate your skills and knowledge, assisting you to develop areas of specialist practice development such as Approved Mental Health Professional Training, Best Interest Assessor Training and Practice Educator training.
You will receive regular professional supervision and have the opportunity to critically reflect on your practice. You will be supported to develop your practice and progress your career.
We are increasingly accessible to the public outside of traditional office hours, as we&nbsp;move towards an 8 am to 8 pm, 7 days a week service to ensure service needs&nbsp;are met.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring service and registration as a qualified Social Worker with Social Work England.
This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.
The closing date for applications is 31st August 2025 Interviews are being held on 17th&nbsp;September &nbsp;2025 in the Civic Centre Gravesend. &nbsp;&nbsp;
We also welcome applications from experienced registered Nurses and Occupational Therapists with relevant experience into our Experienced Community Practitioner roles. &nbsp;If you hold a registration with a professional body (Social Work England, HCPC, Nursing and Midwifery Council)&nbsp;and would like to know more about these opportunities please contact Ruth Ojo on 03000 413722.&nbsp;
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For more information about the role, please contact Ruth Ojo Team Manager &nbsp;03000 413722.&nbsp;

Experienced Social Worker - Gravesend Community Team

As the Senior Social Worker, you will be required to contribute to the delivery of a highly effective Adult Social Care service in an efficient manner. You will ensure the service is delivered using a strengths based, personalised approach and lead on agreed areas of quality assurance and audit activity – ensuring that multiple and complex sources of information (e.g. complaints, safeguarding adult reviews, audits etc.) are gathered, analysed, and used to direct quality improvement activity. You will be responsible for the professional supervision and oversee a team of social care staff ensuring improvement activity with the service is driven by but not limited to training, coaching and mentoring, peer support workshops. You will provide oversight, professional advice and guidance to the team whilst maintaining your own complex case load. You will be required to work autonomously within the role, demonstrating expert and effective practice in complex situations managing higher levels of risk in a way that ensures the safeguarding and welfare of service users. You will work within organisational policy and legislative requirements including The Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Act. You will research and develop practice guidance, training materials and best practice toolkits in line with local and national policy and ensure that these are understood and adopted operationally. You will be required to develop good practice guidance and tools within a specialist area of the service ensuring learning is shared across all professionals to improve practice and achieve better outcome for our service users. You will represent the local authority in a range of key meetings, panels and groups, ensuring follow up on agreed actions and work closely with colleagues within the council and external partners ensuring that person centred outcomes are met in ways which utilise available resources as effectively as possible.In return we will offer you: <ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li><li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li><li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li><li>Flexible working scheme</li><li>Travel plan discounts</li><li>Access to CAREFIRST advice &amp; counselling service</li><li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li></ul>Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.You can demonstrate knowledge, experience and skills to allow you to perform within this role. You will identify, through application, how you meet the elements detailed within the person specification, at either Level A, B or C. You will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.Our organisation:Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.Important Information-Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileEqual Opportunities Commitment StatementMedway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view onlinePlease be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878





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Medway Council

This is Medway

Senior Social Worker 

As a qualified social worker are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of vulnerable adults with social care needs and have a strong review background? If so, we would love you to join us in Medway Adult Social Care. Where is Medway? Medway is a vibrant thriving location with excellent schools and plenty of historic attractions e.g.: Historic Dockyard, Rochester Castle and Cathedral. Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, only 30 miles from London, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London. It provides excellent opportunities for affordable home ownership. Adult Social Care is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community, so it is an exciting time to join us. We have recently introduced a competency progression framework linked to salary. The post We have an exciting opportunity for experienced Social Workers (must have completed ASYE and registered with Social Work England) who are highly motivated to work within long term and early help. We are looking for people who are committed to delivering a high-quality service and who enjoy the challenge of reviewing packages of care to ensure best value and positive outcomes. The service is delivered using a strengths-based (Conversations Model), person centred approach. We have implemented an innovative locality-based service giving the opportunity to establish close links with local communities and partners. Your practice will have a strong emphasis on quality and achieving the best possible outcomes for people. We promote individual aspirations, enhance independence and wellbeing and maximise autonomy by supporting people to live their lives in the way that they choose. Working at Medway Council means that you will be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in Making you feel valued We offer excellent support including CPD learning opportunities and regular reflective supervision. Individual learning needs will be identified to develop specialist knowledge. We have a hybrid working model with a balance of remote working and office based.In return we will offer you: <ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li><li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li><li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li><li>Flexible working scheme</li><li>Travel plan discounts</li><li>Access to CAREFIRST advice &amp; counselling service</li><li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li></ul>Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.You can demonstrate knowledge, experience and skills to allow you to perform within this role. You will identify, through application, how you meet the elements detailed within the person specification, at either Level A, B or C. You will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.Our organisation:Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.Important Information-Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileEqual Opportunities Commitment StatementMedway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view onlinePlease be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878.





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Social Worker - Long Term and Early Help

This is not a North Somerset Council vacancy therefore please contact Adoption West for further information.<a href="https://fa-euxi-saasfaukgovprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/jobs/preview/5310/?keyword=5310&amp;mode=location" target="_blank">Adoption Social Worker - Wiltshire Career Site Careers</a>Adoption West is a Regional Adoption Agency and registered Voluntary Adoption Agency, owned and commissioned by Bath &amp; North East Somerset, Bristol, Gloucestershire, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and Wiltshire Councils. Adoption West provides a range of adoption services including: -<ul><li>The recruitment and assessment of prospective adopters.</li><li>Family finding services for children requiring permanency via adoption. </li><li>Post adoption support services.</li><li>Services to birth family and adopted adults. </li></ul>This is an exciting time to join Adoption West as we build on the solid foundations already in place and our ‘Good’ rating from Ofsted. This role is in our Recruitment &amp; Assessment Team.Main duties:<ul><li>Recruiting, preparing and assessing prospective adopters.</li><li>Linking and matching approved adopters with children.</li><li>Supporting prospective adopters following the placement of children &amp; up until the point an Adoption Order is granted. </li><li>Preparing reports for adoption panel and court.</li><li>Assessing Early Permanence carers/providing fostering supervision and support to these carers.</li><li>Providing duty support across the region.</li><li>Assessing non-agency adopters (previously step-parent approvals).</li><li>In this role there will be a focus on supporting prospective adopters at the early stage of their adoption journey. This includes supporting on duty with initial enquiries about adoption, information sessions and also completing stage one assessments.</li></ul>You will need: <ul><li>A Social Work Qualification (degree or equivalent) and current registration with Social Work England (this is an essential requirement).</li><li>A minimum of two years’ experience within a childcare team/to include safeguarding alongside an in-depth knowledge of the Children Act 1989 and the Children Act 2004.</li><li>An understanding of early life experiences such as trauma or abuse and the impact they can have on children and young people throughout their lives.</li><li>The ability to analyse complex information to make recommendations and informed decisions.</li><li>The ability to complete comprehensive assessments in a timely manner.</li><li>The ability to work both as part of a team, sharing knowledge and managing cases.</li><li>The ability to use your own initiative and work independently.</li><li>Experience of managing your own caseload and working to deadlines.</li><li>To be competent in the use of IT and case management systems.</li></ul>These posts require you to work flexibly and juggle a busy caseload. You need to be able to travel around the region and must be able to drive and have access to your own vehicle.You will report to the Deputy Team Manager and contribute to the delivery and development of effective adoption services, in accordance with Adoption Standards and Regulations.Adoption West:<ul><li>is an organisation with a wealth of experience and has a learning culture committed to enabling the post holder to grow and develop in their role. </li><li>provides support through supervision and training. </li><li>offers flexible working arrangements, including job shares.</li><li>provides a Local Government Pension Scheme and access to the Child Care vouchers scheme.</li></ul>For an informal discussion about the role please contact:Bill Boon – Team Manager –<a href="mailto:bill.boon@adoptionwest.co.uk" target="_blank">bill.boon@adoptionwest.co.uk</a> / 07394 569550 Planned Interview Date: 14th August 2025This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and will require an Enhanced DBS check before appointment can be confirmed.Confidentiality: Employees are expected to maintain the required level of confidentiality at all times in relation to their work.Adoption West Behaviour Principals and Values:All candidates applying for Adoption West roles are assessed against the <a href="https://docs.jobs.wiltshire.gov.uk/files/32919725-adoption-west-behaviour-principles-guidance-17-07-2020/" target="_blank">Behaviour Principals</a>and<a href="https://docs.jobs.wiltshire.gov.uk/files/33299771-aw-values-17-07-2020/" target="_blank">Values </a>during the interviewing process.<a href="https://docs.jobs.wiltshire.gov.uk/files/58119707-ca11-1475-social-worker-aw/" target="_blank">Role Description</a>





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North Somerset Council

Adoption Social Worker

<ul><li><a href="https://ats-bracknell.jgp.co.uk/vacancies/318741/documents/760325" target="_blank">Social Worker CMHTOA JD/PS</a></li><li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/9488/Candidate_Pack_-_People_Directorate_-_June_2025.pdf" target="_blank">Candidate_Pack_-_People_Directorate_-_June_2025</a></li></ul>Please apply online via the link provided.Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified (Social Worker England registered) Social Worker within our Community Mental Health Team for Older Adults (CMHTOA).At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance.<h3>About you...</h3>As a Social Worker CMHTOA, you will support our most vulnerable residents using a strength-based approach. Helping the person to remain as independent as possible will be at the heart of everything you do.&nbsp;You will have the time to get to know everyone you work with. Put simply, in the CMHTOA we work with people to change lives for the better.As a Social Worker CMHTOA, you will have a strong focus on integrated working with our partners to deliver holistic and seamless support when people need it.You will have effective communication skills, together with an empathic and respectful approach to diversity.<h3>About the team...</h3>The Community Mental Health Team for Older Adults are proud of the care we give and the services we provide to local people.We offer:<ul><li>Exceptional clinical knowledge and expertise.</li><li>Committed, hardworking and supportive practitioners.</li><li>An inclusive, welcoming and well-informed staff who understand the organisations ethos, aims, journey and focus of the organisation.</li><li>Approachable in touch managers.</li><li>A service where the focus remains on individuals enhancing their independence. &nbsp;</li><li>Skilled administrative support.</li><li>Interagency and intra-department relationships that are dedicated to achieving a shared aim and focus to address the needs of the most vulnerable.</li></ul><h3>Key responsibilities...</h3><ul><li>Provide advice, information, support and care to people with diagnosed memory problems and people with mental health needs who need social care.&nbsp; </li><li>Help to coordinate the resources at hand to identify people with longer term support, to deliver short term interventions utilising strength based assessment and community assets.&nbsp;&nbsp; </li><li>To support people with a need for social care to assess their own needs and develop a person-centred plan of support, working together with carers, family and friend networks, health professionals and the voluntary sector.&nbsp;&nbsp; </li><li>To have responsibility for assessing safeguarding referrals, including carrying out investigations, completing risk assessments, chairing meetings (where necessary) and ensuring that action plans are effective in keeping people safe. </li><li>To establish good clinical and management practices ensuring high standards of care using community or other available resources.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul><h3>Our benefits...</h3><ul><li>28 days* annual leave increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li><li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li><li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.</li><li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li><li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. </li><li>Local government pension scheme.</li><li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li><li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. </li><li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li><li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities. </li><li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre. </li><li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. </li><li>Sports and Social Club.</li><li>Staff dental and health plans. </li><li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. </li><li>Supermarket discount.</li></ul>(*pro rata for part time)<h3>Our values</h3>At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us.&nbsp;Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities.&nbsp;We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.&nbsp;<h3>Reasonable adjustments</h3>We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href="mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;We will work with you to support you throughout the process.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h3>Interview date</h3>Interview date to be confirmed.Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.<h3>Want to ask us a question?</h3>For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:Vicki Brown,&nbsp;Interim Service ManagerTel.: 0118 9046 900At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure &amp; Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.Social Work England registration fees can be claimed back from the Council.&nbsp;We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.No agencies please.&nbsp;

Social Worker - Community Mental Health Team Older Adults

About UsNorth Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.The RoleWe are seeking a dedicated and experienced Family Support Worker to join our Consult Team. The Consult Team are responsible for supporting the well being and stability for our Children in Care, through therapeutic interventions provided to children and their care givers. As a Family Support Worker you will work intensively with a small number of families, using evidence-based methods of intervention to support positive change for children, young people and their families.You will form purposeful relationships with families, working in a strengths-based way, using Signs of Safety to support families to keep their children safe, develop their parenting skills and improve school attendance. You will also support families to access appropriate specialist support, such as drug and alcohol services, or mental health services etc as necessary. You will work as part of a team providing specialist interventions and also provide advocacy for the family as requiredKey Responsibilities:<ul><li>You will use evidence-based methods of intervention working with young people and their carers or families. Success will be measured by positive outcomes for young people such as improved relationships between young people and their carers or family, safeguarding young people, engaging young people in learning, attendance, and generally improving behaviour, health and wellbeing for young people, and by raising participation in employment, education and training post 16.</li><li>Help deliver evidence-based parenting programmes and groups for children, as required.</li><li>Work as outlined in the plan for the child, young person or family (Children in Care). Agree with families and other agencies the aims and the purpose of your involvement, setting out, clear outcomes and improvements expected from the intervention.</li><li>Complete accurate and up-to-date records in line with our recording policy.</li></ul>This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.This position will be based in Weston-Super-Mare at Town Hall.Work StyleAt North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.This role falls into the category of Flexible Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:<ul><li>2-3 days in the office</li><li>Works both from home and the office, depending on the task at hand.</li><li>Training is provided to help balance work-life and manage time effectively, with an emphasis on communication for team touchpoints and planning in-office days for collaboration.</li></ul>About YouWe are looking for an individual who is passionate about providing therapeutic support to children in Care and their care givers, and who possesses the following skills and experience:Essential Criteria:<ul><li>Proven experience of working directly with children and their families in difficult situations.</li><li>Knowledge of child development and safeguarding children.</li><li>Experience of delivering and leading groups.</li><li>Experience of ICT systems (email, word processing and spreadsheets)</li></ul>Desirable Criteria:<ul><li>Experience and qualified to deliver life story work.</li><li>Experience and trained in therapeutic interventions, such as DDP (Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy), PACE (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy), VIG (Video interaction guidance) and Theraplay</li></ul>What We OfferAt North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:<ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits</li><li>Flexible working arrangements</li><li>Local Government Pension</li><li>Opportunities for professional development</li><li>Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums</li><li>Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year</li><li>Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team</li><li>Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes</li></ul>Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our <a href="https://heyzine.com/flip-book/e562fd773b.html" target="_blank">Benefits booklet</a>.How to ApplyIf you share our <a href="https://n-somerset.gov.uk/my-services/jobs-training/vision-values" target="_blank">vision and values</a>and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.Contact InformationFor further information about the role, please contact:Alex Humphries,Team Manager for Children in Care Team B and Consult Service,at <a href="mailto:Alex.Humphries@n-somerset.gov.uk" target="_blank">Alex.Humphries@n-somerset.gov.uk</a> or Tel: 07824 085764Important InformationAs a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.Interview Date: Friday 15 August 2025.Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK and are unable to provide Sponsorship for this role.Equal OpportunitiesAt North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We reserve the right to close this advertisement early or extend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.





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Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.



We have an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker, on full-time, permanent basis, to join our Community team for People with Learning Disabilities (CTPLD), within Adult Social Care.&nbsp;
If you are ready to make a meaningful impact and bring your skills and passion to a values-driven team, we would love to hear from you.
<h3>About you...</h3>
We are looking for a Social Worker who is passionate about making a real difference in the lives of adults with Learning Disabilities and Autism.
You will be a dedicated and compassionate professional who is organised, creative and an excellent communicator. You will be committed to empowering individuals to live fulfilling and independent lives and focused on delivering high-quality, person-centred support.
To be successful in this role, you will hold a recognised Social Work qualification and be registered with Social Work England. You will have a strong understanding of, and commitment to, safeguarding vulnerable adults and promoting their welfare.
Your role will involve working collaboratively with individuals, families and professionals to develop effective care plans, while upholding the highest standards of social work practice.&nbsp;
You will be provided with a laptop and a mobile phone to enable remote working when required.
<h3>About the team...</h3>
The Community Team for People with Learning Disabilities (CTPLD) and Autism is a vibrant and collaborative team with a shared ethos of compassion, inclusion and excellence. We pride ourselves on our positive team dynamic and a culture of mutual support. Working closely with colleagues across the wider service, we draw on a wealth of specialist knowledge to provide the best possible support to the individuals we serve.
Based in the Southeast, Bracknell Forest is a welcoming and well-connected unitary authority in Berkshire, just 28 miles west of London, near Reading and conveniently located between the M3 and M4 corridors. The area offers the perfect blend of urban convenience and scenic countryside.
At Bracknell Forest, our staff are our greatest asset. You will benefit from regular supervision, access to high-quality training and opportunities to grow your professional skills and pursue your areas of interest.
<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>
You will hold a case load of people with Learning Disabilities and Autism and will be required to fulfil statutory duties on behalf of the service. The post involves assessment, support planning and review, direct work with people who have a Learning Disability and or Autism as well as general case management duties.
<h3>Our benefits...</h3>
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<li>28 days* annual leave increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>
<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>
<li>Flexible working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li>
<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>
<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>
<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>
<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.&nbsp;</li>
<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>
<li>Staff dental and health plans.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Supermarket discount.&nbsp;</li>
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<h3>Our values...</h3>
At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us.&nbsp;Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities.&nbsp;We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.&nbsp;
<h3>Reasonable adjustments...</h3>
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href="mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;We will work with you to support you throughout the process.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<h3>Interview date...</h3>
Interviews will be held week commencing the 11th August&nbsp;2025.
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.
We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
<h3>Want to ask us a question?&nbsp;</h3>
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:
Claire Curd - Assistant Community Services Manager
Tel: 01344 354466
Nakita Baptiste - Assistant Community Services Manager
Tel: 01344 354466
At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambitious and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.
Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure &amp; Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.
Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.
Social Work England registration fees can be claimed back from the Council.&nbsp;
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. 
Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.
No agencies please

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