Social Worker - Children in Need

Join us in making a difference

Are you ready to make a real impact? Our Local Authority has faced challenges, recently being graded as inadequate, and we are determined to transform this. Our recent inadequate grading is a part of our story that we own with transparency and resolve. With a new senior leadership team in place, alongside an already committed workforce, this is an incredibly exciting time to join us and be a part of shaping, building, and developing our services. We are turning this challenge into an opportunity for profound and lasting change.

To help us respond to the challenge, we're seeking dedicated and passionate Social Workers who see opportunity in adversity and are driven by a deep commitment to bettering the lives of our children and families in Halton. We want to be clear there will be challenges, but if you’re committed to this, we believe the rewards will be worthwhile. We are looking for Social Workers who are committed and passionate about social work and who are motivated to be with us on this journey.

Our ambition is to make Halton the best place to practice and develop as a Social Worker. With this in mind, we are looking for individuals who are committed and excited about building and improving services for our families. We welcome both ASYEs and experienced Social Workers to join our team.

Why join us?

• Be part of a transformation: This is more than just a job—it's a chance to be a key player in turning our services around. Your skills, insights, and energy will be crucial in driving the change we need.
• Investment in services: We recognise that in order for good Social Work practice to flourish, our offer of services needs to improve. As a Local Authority, we are already committed to developing our contextual safeguarding service, edge of care, and family network coordinators, to name just a few.
• Supportive environment: We understand the complexities and demands of Social Work. We offer a supportive, collaborative environment where you will have the opportunity to work alongside many of the great Social Workers and managers within our service. Our managers support a small number of Social Workers to ensure that they can provide the required and appropriate level of support.
• Professional development: We are committed to investing in our team with continuous training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and career.

What we need from you:

• Passion and resilience: We’re looking for individuals who are not just looking for a job, but are passionate about making a positive difference and committed to transforming our service.
• Strong ethical foundation: A deep commitment to ethical practice and a compassionate approach are essential as we work to rebuild trust and deliver high-quality support to those in need.
• Commitment to continuous improvement: Continuous improvement is one of our core values in Halton. Whether we are inadequate or outstanding, we believe that improvement should never stop, so we are seeking Social Workers who are aligned with this.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're ready to step up, bring your expertise, and be a part of our transformative journey, we want to hear from you. Join us in not just improving our services, but in shaping a brighter future for our community.

Apply now and be part of the change. Together, we can make a real difference.

A relevant market supplement amount is included in the advertised salary for each grade as follows:

• Grade HBC7 - £2,710
• Grade HBC8 - £2,710
• Grade HBC9 - £3,710

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Jill Evans (0151 511 8047), Sarah Daly (015 1 511 7575) or Alicia Lambley (0151 511 6252)

This is a rolling advert, therefore applications will be continuously reviewed and applicants invited to interview before the advertised end date.

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 – resourcing@halton.gov.uk