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There has never been a more exciting time to join Wirral Council. We’ve got ambitious targets to meet and to achieve everything we have promised to our residents, we need people who are ready to deliver the very best for our communities and show how they can #BeTheDifference. Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents, defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services. If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey, then this could be the perfect job for you.
The Adult Social Care Review Team covers a wide remit of reviews and reassessment across the Wirral, working with persons recently discharged from hospital and those residing in the community. The Review Team supports with various adult social care projects and at-risk care home and domiciliary providers.
In addition, collaborating with Wirral contracts &amp; commissioning and quality improvement teams, adhering to outcomes focused and legal literate practices. The Review Team offers a plethora of opportunities for practitioners seeking to strengthen their practice and apply transferrable knowledge and skills in a CPD focused team. Social Workers are required to support with the latter service delivery, utilising assessment, and intervention skills, framed in legal literate practices. Experience of working with older adults.
The work is diverse, and the aim is to promote the wellbeing of adults with care and support needs to continuously improve their outcomes, creating lasting connections with their local community.
Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Social Work England registration</li>
<li>Relevant social work qualification</li>
<li>Evidence of Continuous Professional Development</li>
<li>Driving licence and access to a car for work purposes</li>
</ul>
Appointment to the posts will be subject to successful interview, references, DBS clearance and an Occupational Health check.
This post requires a DBS check. The Safer Recruitment &amp; Employment Policy and the Disclosures for Recruitment Procedure can be found at : <a href="https://www.wirral.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/job-vacancies/safer-recruitment-and-employment" target="_blank">https://www.wirral.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/job-vacancies/safer-recruitment-and-employment</a>
The Council has a visa sponsorship license and is therefore able to offer certificates of sponsorship to non-UK residents through the skilled-worker route for this role. In order to qualify for this, applicants must be Registered with Social Work England and require sponsorship.
Please note that the certificate of sponsorship alone is not a visa: an individual will still need to apply for and receive their visa to have the Right to Work in the UK.
If you’re already a Wirral Council employee, and as part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we're passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing <a href="mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>
If you are a Wirral resident, are unemployed or out of work, and require help with your application, please contact Involve Northwest’s employment and skills team on <a href="mailto:info@involvenorthwest.org.uk" target="_blank">info@involvenorthwest.org.uk</a> or contact 0151 644 4500 or 0151 652 4349.
Working at Wirral
You’ll also want to know what it’s like to work here so, as a start:
Our values are more than just pieces of paper on our walls! We’ve all played a role in developing these, so they reflect the immense pride we have in what we do, what matters to us, what inspires us and inform how we think, approach things and behave.
We believe in ensuring staff are well looked after, staff wellbeing is a priority for us. We’re serious about recognising and rewarding people for the great things they do. You’ll benefit from our track record of developing, growing and investing in our people.
We have a range of staff benefits including staff discounts, an excellent pension scheme which includes a generous employer contribution rate, immediate life cover and ill-health protection. We have a strong flexible working approach, hybrid working, family-friendly employment initiatives and an annual leave package starting with 28 days leave plus public holidays.
We have an inclusive, engaged culture, everyone has a voice, everyone is valued for their contribution and understands the role they play in delivering our strategic priorities.
Each voice is heard, each contribution valued. We embrace diversity in our workforce and recognise it is critical to our success. We support an inclusive culture that champions differences and nurtures a sense of belonging. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds, who share our values and our commitment to inclusion to apply for roles with us.
We want you to be your best at work, we create the conditions to help you thrive and we mirror this in our recruitment process. If you’d like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process to make it barrier-free and as accessible as possible please contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>
Please note that in accordance with the Council’s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.
It is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Council's Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package, unless in exceptional circumstances.
Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications.
Applications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration.&nbsp; Forms received via the post will not be processed.
All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK.&nbsp; Details of required documents can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of the Jobs page.
The job description and other supporting documents will not be accessible once the vacancy closing date has passed so if a copy is required you should download it now.
We do not accept applications or CV’s from recruitment agencies, unless otherwise stated. Therefore, any candidates submitted via a recruitment agency will not be considered for this role.

Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council

Social Worker, Experienced Social Worker (Adults)

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




We are recruiting Experienced Social Workers with a range of different skills and experience.
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.
We also welcome applications from experienced registered nurses and occupational therapists with relevant experience into our Community Practitioner roles. If you hold a registration with a professional body (Social Work England, HCPC, Nursing and Midwifery Council) and would like to know more about these opportunities please contact Emma Looseley on 03000 422 523


Contact Details Emma Looseley &nbsp;on 03000 422 523

Experienced Social Worker - Community Teams

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There has never been a more exciting time to join Wirral Council. We’ve got ambitious targets to meet and to achieve everything we have promised to our residents, we need people who are ready to deliver the very best for our communities and show how they can #BeTheDifference. Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents, defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services. If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey, then this could be the perfect job for you.
Highway Structures Engineer
Fixed Term Contract until 31st March 2027.
About the role:
We have an exciting opportunity for a Highways Structural Engineer to join our Highway and Infrastructure Team to support the delivery of our ambitious capital programme.
We are seeking highly motivated individual to play a key role in developing and delivering the capital programme through activities including overview of routine inspections, analysis of condition data, minor works design, consultant and contractor management and liaison with all stakeholders, including internal and external partners, the public and Council Members.
About the candidate:
You should be self-motivated, well organised and prepared to work in a hybrid manner to meet the needs of the service. They must also display strong technical skills and proven experience of working with Highway Structures including bridges, culverts and retaining walls.
Interviews to be held week commencing 18th August 2025.
If you wish to discuss this role or require further information, please contact Joe Matthews, on email &nbsp;<a href="mailto:josephmatthews@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">josephmatthews@wirral.gov.uk</a>
If your skills, knowledge, or experience looks a little different from what we have identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you - as subject to the skills, knowledge, or experience levels within the candidate pool we may explore a traineeship for this role.
If you are a Wirral resident, are unemployed or out of work, and require help with your application, please contact Involve Northwest’s employment and skills team on <a href="mailto:info@involvenorthwest.org.uk" target="_blank">info@involvenorthwest.org.uk</a> or contact 0151 644 4500 or 0151 652 4349.
If you’re already a Wirral Council employee, as part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress, and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we're passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing <a href="mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>
Working at Wirral
You’ll also want to know what it’s like to work here so, as a start:
Our values are more than just pieces of paper on our walls! We’ve all played a role in developing these, so they reflect the immense pride we have in what we do, what matters to us, what inspires us and inform how we think, approach things, and behave.
We believe in ensuring staff are well looked after, staff wellbeing is a priority for us. We’re serious about recognising and rewarding people for the great things they do. You’ll benefit from our track record of developing, growing, and investing in our people.
We have a range of staff benefits including staff discounts, an excellent pension scheme which includes a generous employer contribution rate, immediate life cover and ill-health protection. We have a strong flexible working approach, hybrid working, family-friendly employment initiatives and an annual leave package starting with 28 days leave plus public holidays.
We have an inclusive, engaged culture, everyone has a voice, everyone is valued for their contribution and understands the role they play in delivering our strategic priorities.
Each voice is heard; each contribution valued. We embrace diversity in our workforce and recognise it is critical to our success. We support an inclusive culture that champions difference and nurtures a sense of belonging. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds, who share our values and our commitment to inclusion to apply for roles with us.
We want you to be your best at work, we create the conditions to help you thrive and we mirror this in our recruitment process. If you’d like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process to make it barrier-free and as accessible as possible, please contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>
Please note that in accordance with the Council’s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.
It is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Council's Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package, unless in exceptional circumstances.
Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications.
Applications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration.&nbsp; Forms received via the post will not be processed.
All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK.&nbsp; Details of required documents can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of the Jobs page.
The job description and other supporting documents will not be accessible once the vacancy closing date has passed so if a copy is required you should download it now.
We do not accept applications or CV’s from recruitment agencies, unless otherwise stated. Therefore, any candidates submitted via a recruitment agency will not be considered for this role.

Highway Structures Engineer

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Focus is an independent Social Enterprise (Community Interest Company) providing Adult Social Work across North East Lincolnshire.&nbsp; We believe that being an independent social work practice provides us with unique opportunities to be more flexible and creative in our approach.&nbsp; This benefits our service users, their families and carers and our staff.
We have a secondment opportunity available for a Senior Social Worker to work closely with the Homelessness Prevention Service Team.&nbsp; The role will require you to work across organisations in. You will also visit Harbour Place and may need to alter some of your working hours to visit homeless people in the community. This is an exciting new venture which will place a social worker at the heart of the homeless team. You will be expected to advise and support all professionals. You will work with homeless people and their families and try to stop homelessness occurring. You will engage with the hospital to help them identify homeless people themselves and advise your colleagues in Focus of your actions and methods of working. This will be a temporary post for 2 years for which supervisory and mentoring support will be provided (at Focus).&nbsp;
We are looking for people with enthusiasm and passion for social work.&nbsp; In return we can offer you the opportunity to genuinely make a difference to some of the most vulnerable people in our community.&nbsp;
Focus offers all staff a robust on-boarding process, and a variety of continuing professional development opportunities.&nbsp; You will receive individual supervision, mentorship from colleagues and full support from the wider team.
For further information about these posts, please contact one of our Social Work Managers:
Hazel Gardiner &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tel: 0300 330 2953
Jayne Laws &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tel: 0300 330 2841
Rhianne Campbell &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tel: 0300 330 2804
Amy Garland &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tel: 0300 330 2799
Alternatively, please e-mail: <a href="mailto:focus.socialworkmanager@nhs.net" target="_blank">focus.socialworkmanager@nhs.net</a>
We look forward to hearing from you!
CLOSING DATE: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tuesday 22nd July – 12pm
INTERVIEW DATE:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Wednesday 30th July&nbsp;

Senior Social Work Practitioner (Homeless)

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About the Role
The purpose of the role is to lead and operate within a large flexible multi-functional and multi-site operation (Bus Station and Travel Centres) to support the provision of high-quality customer facilities and services, 365 days a year.
You will be based at one of our Hub sites, these include Queen Square, Liverpool One, St Helens, Bootle, Huyton and Birkenhead.
Due to the nature of the role you will be required to work at any Hub location across the Merseyside area as and when required incorporating Travel Centre and Bus Station activities across the Merseyside area.&nbsp;
The role includes ticket sales assurance activity ensuring the integrity of all ticketing transactions.
The is a fixed term vacancy until February 2026.
Your shift pattern will consist of one week on (Monday to Sunday inclusive) and one week off and working an average of 17.5 hours per week.
Hours: Monday to Sunday shift work, including Bank Holidays.&nbsp; Various work patterns with longest scope of service covering 06.45 hrs to 20.15 hrs Monday – Saturday, 07.30 hrs to 20.15 hrs Sunday. 
About the person
You will be an experienced manager with a proven track record of leadership in customer-facing operations, possessing a strong ability to identify risks and implement effective mitigation strategies.&nbsp;
You will be able to dynamically supervise 6 locations simultaneously using existing communication methods, providing help and guidance to staff in a bus station environment and operating travel centres in each of those locations. &nbsp;
If you think you match the job description, and our values, then click on the link to apply. 
Please ensure that you provide clear examples and evidence in your personal statement of how you meet the below key essential criteria. The information you provide in your personal statement will be used for shortlisting.
<ul>
<li>•‍Experience of managing within a large customer focussed, multi-functional and multi-site operation.</li>
<li>•‍Experience of managing cash handling and/or ticket sales.</li>
<li>•‍Resource management experience. 
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About the organisation
The Liverpool City Region is world-famous for its history, culture and creativity. A place of firsts, it is the birthplace of modern railways, public health and international trade. Now, our economy is being transformed once again, changing the world through world-leading innovation in health and life sciences, digital and creative, and advanced manufacturing - growing an economy already worth £35 billion a year.
The Combined Authority plays a central role in catalysing this innovation-led economy. We are seizing the unique opportunity to use our devolved powers and funding to create wealth and prosperity for all our 1.6 million residents and the whole UK - investing in our economy, people, place, transport and digital infrastructure. Our vision is for the Liverpool City Region to be: The best place to grow up, grow a family, and grow a business - where no-one is left behind.
&nbsp; Staff benefits 
<ul>
<li>•‍Local Government Pension Scheme contributions between 5.5% and 12.5%</li>
<li>•‍Generous holiday entitlement of 29 days rising to 34 days after 5 years service, as well as bank holidays and the option to buy 10 additional days</li>
<li>•‍Free travel around Liverpool City Region with an All-Zone Metro card worth £1,450 per year plus All Zones Off Peak Trio ticket for your spouse or partner</li>
<li>•‍Flexible and hybrid working</li>
<li>•‍24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family and Free counselling service</li>
<li>•‍Automatic enrolment to our Westfield Health Programme</li>
<li>•‍Corporate discounts at council-owned gyms</li>
<li>•‍Bike to Work Scheme</li>
<li>•‍Coaching, mentoring, apprenticeships, and professional qualifications including paid membership fees and even a £1k interest free learning loan for any non-job-related learning</li>
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Equality, Diversity &amp; Inclusion 
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have declared that they: have a disability, are from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background, are a member of a reservist or have close family links to a member of the Armed Forces as we are under-represented by people from these communities.
To be considered under one of these schemes, you must indicate your eligibility in the relevant section of the application form. In addition, you must clearly demonstrate in your personal statement how you meet all the key essential criteria listed above, and highlight how you meet the remaining essential criteria outlined in the person specification within your CV.
Applications that do not include this evidence will not be considered under the guaranteed interview schemes.
The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
We actively promote diversity and inclusion. Please note that this role is unlikely to meet the eligibility requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Please visit <a href="https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa</a>

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority

Hub Team Leader

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The Atkinson, Southport, Merseyside
Marketing Assistant
The Atkinson in Southport is a leading arts centre that features a museum, art gallery, theatre, studio, library, café, and shop. It serves as a dynamic cultural hub, offering a diverse day-to-night program that attracts families, cultural tourists, and arts enthusiasts.
The Atkinson are seeking to recruit a Marketing Assistant to support the Marketing Manager in creating high-quality, distinctive, and engaging marketing campaigns that promote their varied programming.
The ideal candidate will be highly organised, self-motivated, and confident, with a relevant qualification. Experience in marketing, sales, and content creation within the arts, heritage, or cultural sectors is preferred.
Closing date: 22nd July 2025
Interview date: 5th August 2025

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

Marketing Assistant

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Please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification and should be a maximum of 1-2 pages.
Please note if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted. To upload your CV you will need to click on the link below and create an account with Jobs Go Public if you have not already done so.
You will also be required to input your name and email address and will be invited to complete an equal opportunities questionnaire.
Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024.&nbsp; We are an Accredited employer under the <a href="https://www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/fair-employment-charter" target="_blank">Liverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter</a>, demonstrating that we are committed to the principle of fair employment and we are dedicated to providing a healthy, fair, inclusive and just workplace.
Our local authority is in a strong financial position, with a balanced budget that ensures stability and growth. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a Senior Leadership Team committed to making a positive impact in our community.
The Role
Knowsley Council are seeking an experienced Safeguarding and Quality Assurance Unit Service Manager to join our Children’s Services team.
The successful candidate will:
<ul>
<li>Lead and manage the effectiveness of the Safeguarding Unit (Including the Local Authority Designated Officer) and the Safeguarding Partnership Business Unit.</li>
<li>Hold responsibility for quality assuring the standard of work across Children’s Social Care and Early Help, driving necessary changes to improve practice</li>
<li>Play a lead role in monitoring and developing performance management systems as well as developing a workforce that is equipped to deliver effective safeguarding arrangements for children, young people, and their families.</li>
</ul>
The successful candidate will be pivotal to driving forward our Children’s Services Improvement Agenda, working to significantly improve the difference we make to the lives of children and young people who access support from our service and their families.
As a pivotal member of our senior management team, the successful candidate will contribute to a sustainable and enduring turnaround of services; building a service offer for the future for all children and families in Knowsley.
Our Vision
Following our recent Ofsted inspection, our Children’s Social Care (CSC) services are on an improvement journey - one we would love you to join us on.
We have high aspirations for our children and young people and are determined to work together to make the necessary improvements to deliver outstanding services. This is an exciting time to join our service - improving CSC is one of the Council’s main priorities; there’s significant investment in the service, expertise on-hand and a real&nbsp;opportunity for you to make a difference; helping to shape the future delivery of our services for the benefit of our children and young people.&nbsp;&nbsp;
If you choose to join us, you will be coming to an inclusive, supportive, and friendly team.  With a new, engaging and ambitious leadership team in place, we welcome you to join us at Knowsley and bring your experience and expertise to help us achieve the best possible outcomes for our children and young people.
The Person
As Safeguarding and Quality Assurance Unit Service Manager you will be an experienced and effective leader, with substantial experience of working with Children and Families within Children’s Social Care. You will have an excellent understanding of safeguarding responsibilities of partner agencies and demonstrable experience of managing and chairing complex Child Protection and Children Looked After reviews.
You will be solution focused, with experience of driving forward change as well as the ability to use performance management and quality assurance information to support and develop staff.
If you enjoy working with passionate staff who truly care about what they do, a senior leadership team who work together to achieve a shared vision and a corporate team who wrap their support around Children’s Services to achieve positive outcomes - You may be the perfect candidate for this role.
Further Information
At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working.&nbsp;
We promote applications from all sections of the community, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.
See the benefits of working for Knowsley MBC <a href="https://www.knowsley.gov.uk/yes" target="_blank">https://www.knowsley.gov.uk/yes</a>.
At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact:&nbsp; <a href="mailto:joe.banham@knowsley.gov.uk" target="_blank">joe.banham@knowsley.gov.uk</a>
Key Dates
Closing Date – 25th July 2025

Knowsley Council

Safeguarding and Quality Assurance Unit Service Manager

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There has never been a more exciting time to join Wirral Council. We’ve got ambitious targets to meet and to achieve everything we have promised to our residents, we need people who are ready to deliver the very best for our communities and show how they can #BeTheDifference. Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents, defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services. If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey, then this could be the perfect job for you.
Senior Planning Officer Permanent Full-time/Part-time/Job Share considered.
About the role:
We are looking for 2 Senior Planners to come and join Wirral, working across our planning services team. Whether you’re looking for career progression or a further challenge we have a range of projects and meaningful work in which we need your expertise.
Your main responsibility will be to process and determine a caseload of planning applications, appeals, discharge of conditions and all other post-decision matters. You will undertake all necessary site inspections, preparing reports and recommendations for applications.
We are keen to have an informal discussion with any interested candidates, to understand what they would like to get out of a role here in Wirral. We recognise more than ever the need for work-life balance and true meaning in the work we do, therefore we want to speak with any interested candidates informally and provide an opportunity to hear more about the roles available.
Wirral is ideally situated in the Northwest with excellent transport links to Liverpool, Manchester, Chester, and North Wales and very close to major motorway networks. This coupled with our hybrid working approach and flexibility in working patterns i.e full and part time opportunities, ensures work-life balance for our employees. Wirral also has several great places to live and a range of outstanding schools.
Support towards continual professional development, hybrid working, generous annual leave/option to purchase additional leave are just a few of our benefits please see our candidate pack for further information.
About Us
At Wirral Council, we work together to make Wirral a place we can all be proud of. We know Wirral Council touches almost every aspect of residents’ lives. That is a huge responsibility. Our vision is to create equity for people and place and opportunities for all to secure the best possible future for our residents, communities, and businesses.
Wirral is thriving and constantly changing. We have completely rewritten who we are as an organisation. It’s an exciting time for our borough as we progress our ambitious plans and developments. Our priorities are developed based on what our residents have told us they want and need.
In response we’re working to:
Build a prosperous and inclusive economy for residents and businesses.
Create a sustainable environment to and lead the way on tackling climate change.
Provide safe and pleasant communities.
Support residents to lead active and healthy lives.
Provide brighter futures for our children, young people and their families.
For an informal chat about this role– please contact Steve Lacey – <a href="mailto:stevenlacey@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">stevenlacey@wirral.gov.uk</a>
If you are a Wirral resident, are unemployed or out of work, and require help with your application, please contact Involve Northwest’s employment and skills team on <a href="mailto:info@involvenorthwest.org.uk" target="_blank">info@involvenorthwest.org.uk</a> or contact 0151 644 4500 or 0151 652 4349.
If you’re already a Wirral Council employee, as part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress, and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we're passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing <a href="mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>
Working at Wirral
You’ll also want to know what it’s like to work here so, as a start:
Our values are more than just pieces of paper on our walls! We’ve all played a role in developing these, so they reflect the immense pride we have in what we do, what matters to us, what inspires us and inform how we think, approach things, and behave.
We believe in ensuring staff are well looked after, staff wellbeing is a priority for us. We’re serious about recognising and rewarding people for the great things they do. You’ll benefit from our track record of developing, growing, and investing in our people.
We have a range of staff benefits including staff discounts, an excellent pension scheme which includes a generous employer contribution rate, immediate life cover and ill-health protection. We have a strong flexible working approach, hybrid working, family-friendly employment initiatives and an annual leave package starting with 28 days leave plus public holidays.
We have an inclusive, engaged culture, everyone has a voice, everyone is valued for their contribution and understands the role they play in delivering our strategic priorities.
Each voice is heard; each contribution valued. We embrace diversity in our workforce and recognise it is critical to our success. We support an inclusive culture that champions difference and nurtures a sense of belonging. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds, who share our values and our commitment to inclusion to apply for roles with us.
We want you to be your best at work, we create the conditions to help you thrive and we mirror this in our recruitment process. If you’d like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process to make it barrier-free and as accessible as possible, please contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>
Please note that in accordance with the Council’s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.
It is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Council's Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package, unless in exceptional circumstances.
Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications.
Applications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration.&nbsp; Forms received via the post will not be processed.
All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK.&nbsp; Details of required documents can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of the Jobs page.
The job description and other supporting documents will not be accessible once the vacancy closing date has passed so if a copy is required you should download it now.
We do not accept applications or CV’s from recruitment agencies, unless otherwise stated. Therefore, any candidates submitted via a recruitment agency will not be considered for this role.

Senior Planning Officer

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Please note: this vacancy is only available to internal staff members or those working for Liverpool City Council via agency.Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process.&nbsp;All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship.&nbsp;Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility <a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/gRWgCZ668UPJVq6ijjIC3?domain=urldefense.com" target="_blank">criteria</a> for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.Please be advised it is our understanding that this role does not meet the requirements of a skilled worker visa as set out by UK Visa and Immigration <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes</a> . For details regarding the salary of a skilled worker visa please visit Home Office: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list</a>This is not legal advice, and we advise you to seek your own independent legal advice tailored to your own personal circumstances.Job Title: Prevention and Assessment OfficerA bit about us:Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place.&nbsp;We've got ambitious targets to meet by 2025 and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities.&nbsp; &nbsp;Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.&nbsp;Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!The Role:&nbsp;<ul>
<li>Make a real difference in Liverpool.&nbsp;We're looking for passionate and proactive Assessment and Prevention Officers to join our Housing Solutions Homelessness Team</li>
<li>In this vital role as an Assessment and Prevention Officer, you’ll carry out statutory homelessness assessments in line with the Housing Act 1996 and the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, working directly with individuals and families at risk</li>
<li>As the Assessment and Prevention Officer you will develop personalised housing plans and deliver tailored solutions that prevent or relieve homelessness</li>
<li>The Assessment and Prevention Officer will collaborate with landlords, internal teams, and commissioned homelessness partners to secure sustainable housing outcomes, while safeguarding vulnerable clients and ensuring legal compliance</li>
<li>If you're driven, compassionate, and ready to be part of a team that’s changing lives across the city, we want to hear from you for this role of an Assessment and Prevention Officer</li>
</ul>Our offer to you:<ul>
<li>At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days</li>
<li>Agile working (Role dependent) -&nbsp;A “Flexibility First” approach to Agile working where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception</li>
<li>Part of the Local Government Pension scheme –&nbsp;option to join the AVC scheme</li>
<li>Progression -&nbsp;opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning</li>
<li>Health and Wellbeing -&nbsp;offer including Employee assistance programme</li>
<li>Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes&nbsp;</li>
<li>Drive Time –&nbsp;a salary sacrifice car lease scheme</li>
<li>Family friendly policies with enhanced leave &nbsp;</li>
<li>Discounted Gym Memberships&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Volunteering Scheme&nbsp;</li>
<li>Medicash&nbsp;</li>
</ul>Next steps: Closing date: Tuesday 29th July 2025 Shortlisting date: ongoing after close date&nbsp; Interview date: ongoing after close dateWe reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.If you would like to talk to a member of the team about the role or have an informal discussion, please contact Jane Scales at <a href="mailto:jane.scales@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">jane.scales@liverpool.gov.uk</a>Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council.Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve.&nbsp;As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities.&nbsp;To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.&nbsp;If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at <a href="mailto:recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk</a>.Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system.&nbsp;Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. &nbsp;Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.&nbsp;

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Assessment and Prevention Officer

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Please complete the attached forms and return them to our Headteacher Hannah Yarranton&nbsp;
<a href="mailto:head@childerthornton.cheshire.sch.uk" target="_blank">head@childerthornton.cheshire.sch.uk</a>



The Governing Body of this outstanding school wish to appoint an inspirational, highly motivated and caring Teaching Assistant to work 22.5 hours a week with pupils in Key Stage One. The working pattern will be Monday to Friday 8.30am - 1pm.
We are looking to employ an experienced Grade 4 Teaching Assistant who shares our vision of excellence and is able to sustain the excellent progress that our team provides. We need a Teaching Assistant who will nurture and provide an exciting, challenging and stimulating learning environment for our children and is able to adapt to specific learning needs in a fun and caring manner.
Our school community places the highest priority on keeping our children safe. Applicants for the post will be subject to stringent vetting and induction processes including disqualification checks.
This job is temporary until the end of the summer term 2026; however, this could continue if funding is available.
There is a possibility that we may be able to flexible with start/finish times.
Please contact the office to arrange a visit to the school.
Closing date: 25th August 12pm
If you have any more questions regarding this position, please email us at <a href="mailto:admin@childerthornton.cheshire.sch.uk" target="_blank">head@childerthornton.cheshire.sch.uk</a>

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