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This will involve you responding to our children and families experiencing acute distress with a primary focus of reducing the likelihood of our children and young people entering Local Authority care. You will work flexibly and swiftly with children, young people and their families / carers, and any relevant agency to ensure risks are mitigated and our children are kept safe.</p>\n<p>This is a new service area, so you will be integral in developing this highly important role, within Halton, with the aim preventing children from entering into Local Authority care.</p>\n<p>Do you have a passion to make a difference to the lives of children and families?</p>\n<p><strong>Key skills;</strong></p>\n<p>- Flexibility</p>\n<p>- Resilience</p>\n<p>- Influencing and negotiating</p>\n<p>- Written and verbal communication</p>\n<p>- Action planning</p>\n<p>We have a strong vision for positive practice in Halton and we are currently embedding a relationship based practice model that has systemic practice at its core. 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We are within easy commutable distance of Greater Manchester, Cheshire and Merseyside regions. </p>\n<p>Halton is a thriving and vibrant Borough where people can learn and develop their skills; enjoy a good quality of life with good health; a high quality, modern urban environment; the opportunity for all to fulfil their potential; greater wealth and quality, sustained by a thriving business community; and safer, stronger and more attractive neighbourhoods. </p>\n<p><strong>IRM posts are subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure. </strong></p>\n<p>For an informal discussion about these posts, please contact Emma Wright, Service Manager on Emma.wright@halton.gov.uk </p>\n<p><strong>Please note that Halton Borough Council is unable to offer or support any form of UK VISA sponsorship</strong> </p>\n<p>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. 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You will need the ability to work to tight deadlines and priortise yours and others workload effectively. You will also have experience of managing staff within this role. </p>\n<p>You will be self-motivated, with excellent communication and organisational skills and have the ability to translate complex information into workable procedures, as well as being able to manage multiple projects and develop sound working relationships.</p>\n<p><strong>Our Offer:</strong></p>\n<p>Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service</li>\n<li>Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions</li>\n<li>Car user allowance</li>\n<li>3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Investment in your personal development</li>\n<li>Free Car Parking at HBC sites</li>\n<li>Flexible working arrangements</li>\n<li>Car leasing schemes</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Next Steps:</strong></p>\n<p>At Halton Borough Council, we want all of our candidates to feel well-informed so if you would like to have an informal discussion about this post, please contact Suzanne Salaman, Principal Manager on 0151 511 8694</p>\n<p><strong>We encourage all applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible as recruitment for this vacancy will be taking place throughout the duration of the advert.</strong></p>\n<p><em>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 – </em><a href=\"mailto:resourcing@halton.gov.uk\"><em>resourcing@halton.gov.uk</em></a></p>\n<p><strong>Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values</strong>.</p>\n<p>We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. 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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.</p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p><strong>We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘<em>our colleagues’</em>.</strong> </p>\n<p><strong>Your Contributions:</strong></p>\n<p>You should have knowledge and experience in Performance management and the ability to analyse complex data. Knowledge of Adult Social Care reporting systems e.g. CareFirst, Eclipse, etc is essential to this role.</p>\n<p>Preparing and presenting reports to a variety of audinces is a key function of this role. You will need the ability to work to tight deadlines and priortise yours and others workload effectively. You will also be supervising staff within this role. </p>\n<p>You will be self-motivated, with excellent communication and organisational skills and have the ability to translate complex information into workable procedures, as well as being able to manage multiple projects and develop sound working relationships.</p>\n<p><strong>Our Offer:</strong></p>\n<p>Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service</li>\n<li>Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions</li>\n<li>Car user allowance</li>\n<li>3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Investment in your personal development</li>\n<li>Free Car Parking at HBC sites</li>\n<li>Flexible working arrangements</li>\n<li>Car leasing schemes</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Next Steps:</strong></p>\n<p>At Halton Borough Council, we want all of our candidates to feel well-informed so if you would like to have an informal discussion about this post, please contact Suzanne Salaman, Principal Manager on 0151 511 8694</p>\n<p><strong>We encourage all applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible as recruitment for this vacancy will be taking place throughout the duration of the advert.</strong></p>\n<p><em>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 – </em><a href=\"mailto:resourcing@halton.gov.uk\"><em>resourcing@halton.gov.uk</em></a></p>\n<p><strong>Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values</strong>.</p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>We look forward to receiving your application!</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£41,511 - £44,711 per annum","publishDate":"2024-11-13T14:43:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-01T23:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/c20cf7c6-d554-470b-9c1d-c13b695d3b4d.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"8adb7d0e-2ed4-4be1-b6f8-0a799bd8d1ff","title":"Team Manager - Children in Care","employer":"Halton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Halton Borough Council","locationType":3,"description":"<p>An exciting Team Manager opportunity has arisen to be a part of The Children In Care Service in Halton.</p>\n<p>If you are already a children’s social care manager or an experienced Social Worker looking to make your next move, we would love to hear from you.</p>\n<p>This role will involve supervising and managing a team of Social Workers. The team is responsible for ensuring that all Children in Care and Care Leavers are supported to achieve positive outcomes and support them in planning to build their lives as young adults, ready to leave care, and live independently.</p>\n<p>The team is also responsible for finding permanent families for those children who cannot live within their birth family.</p>\n<p>Our team is responsible for care planning for children in care aged between 0-18 ensuring they are safe, happy, and achieving their aspirations and goals. You will work closely with our partner agencies to deliver high quality care and support to our children and young people.</p>\n<p>As a Team manager the role includes supervising staff, managing performance, chairing all relevant meetings, and ensuring permanency is being achieved for our children and young people.</p>\n<p>The candidate will have experience and knowledge of Children in Care and Leaving Care legislation, good practice and guidance, safeguarding and working with partner agencies out of borough, supervision experience and be passionate about what it is to be a corporate parent in supporting our care experienced young people.</p>\n<p>The Social Work Academy plays an integral role in supporting our staff across all service areas, with the aim of improving outcomes for our children.</p>\n<p>We’re a learning and developing Local Authority, with our Executive Director and Director for Children’s Social Care fully involved and supportive of our developing and improvement journey.</p>\n<p>There is a stable and very experienced Senior Leadership Team in Halton, with supportive and nurturing Service Managers working in our looked after service.</p>\n<p>Do you have a passion to make a difference to the lives of children?</p>\n<p>Are you looking for somewhere where you can make as much of a difference to the life chances of children and young people as possible?</p>\n<p>A place where you are always looking forward? Where there’s a big focus on continuous learning and career progression?</p>\n<p>We have a strong vision for social work practice in Halton and we are currently embedding a relationship-based practice model that has systemic practice at its core. We’re on a journey for excellence and we’ve made it our mission to ensure that children and young people get the best service from us, so they are able to thrive and achieve.</p>\n<p>We offer an extensive benefits package as well as an attractive financial package with a range of other benefits, including a generous leave allowance (up to 34 days), a flexible working week, free parking, car allowance, health and wellbeing initiatives and discount scheme.  We are within easy commutable distance of Greater Manchester, Cheshire and Merseyside regions.</p>\n<p>Halton is a thriving and vibrant Borough where people can learn and develop their skills; enjoy a good quality of life with good health; a high quality, modern urban environment; the opportunity for all to fulfil their potential; greater wealth and quality, sustained by a thriving business community; and safer, stronger and more attractive neighbourhoods.</p>\n<p><em>Team manager posts are subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure and Social Work England Registration.</em></p>\n<p>For an informal discussion about our Children in Care Team Manager posts please contact Lyndsey Ratcliffe on 0151 511 8594 (Children in Care & Care Leavers)</p>\n<p>Alternatively you can email socialworkacademy@halton.gov.uk</p>\n<p><strong>Please note that Halton Borough Council is unable to offer or support any form of UK VISA sponsorship.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>The advertised salaries are inlcusive of a market supplement of £8,420.</strong></p>\n<p>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\">resourcing@halton.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p><em>To apply for this post you must be a qualified social worker ideally with post qualifying experience within a statutory children’s social care setting, along with knowledge and understanding of working with children in care and care leavers and our key partners as a corporate parent. Full Social Work Qualification is required. In addition, this post is subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure, a UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is required and Social Work England Registration.</em></p>\n<p><strong>Interviews will be held: 16/01/2025</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£54,138 - £57,130 (Advertised Salary is Inclusive of Market Supplement - Please see advert for breakdown)","publishDate":"2024-11-13T13:47:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-05T13:46:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/68fc300f-a662-45a5-ba08-2ad9514b0b71.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"97a21d50-f212-495a-ba60-3aca2c467e18","title":"Team Manager - Care Leavers","employer":"Halton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Halton Borough Council","locationType":3,"description":"<p>An exciting Team Manager opportunity has arisen to be a part of The Care Leavers Team in Halton.</p>\n<p>If you are a children’s social care manager or an experienced Social Worker looking to make your next move, we would love to hear from you.</p>\n<p>The role will be to supervise a team of Personal Advisors to support our young people who have left care up to aged 25 in line with legislation. Our team supports Young people aged between 16-25 and also linking in with Social workers who support most 16-18 year old children in care to help plan transitions into adulthood.</p>\n<p>The candidate will have experience and knowledge of Leaving Care legislation, good practice and guidance, Children in Care legislation and be passionate about what it is to be a corporate parent in supporting our care experienced young people.</p>\n<p>Do you have a passion to make a difference to the lives of children?</p>\n<p>Are you looking for somewhere where you can make as much of a difference to the life chances of children and young people as possible?</p>\n<p>A place where you are always looking forward? Where there’s a big focus on continuous learning and career progression?</p>\n<p>We have a strong vision for social work practice in Halton and we are currently embedding a relationship-based practice model that has systemic practice at its core. We’re on a journey for excellence and we’ve made it our mission to ensure that children and young people get the best service from us, so they are able to thrive and achieve.</p>\n<p>The Social Work Academy plays an integral part in supporting our staff in all service areas, with the aim of improving outcomes for our children.</p>\n<p>We’re a learning and developing Local Authority, with our Executive Director and Director for Children’s Social Care fully involved and supportive of our developing and improvement journey.</p>\n<p>There is a stable and very experienced Senior Leadership Team in Halton, with supportive and nurturing Service Managers working in our looked after service.</p>\n<p>We offer an extensive benefits package as well as an attractive financial package with a range of other benefits, including a generous leave allowance (up to 34 days), a flexible working week, free parking, car allowance, health and wellbeing initiatives and discount scheme.  We are within easy commutable distance of Greater Manchester, Cheshire and Merseyside regions.</p>\n<p>Halton is a thriving and vibrant Borough where people can learn and develop their skills; enjoy a good quality of life with good health; a high quality, modern urban environment; the opportunity for all to fulfil their potential; greater wealth and quality, sustained by a thriving business community; and safer, stronger and more attractive neighbourhoods.</p>\n<p><em>Team manager posts are subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure and Social Work England Registration.</em></p>\n<p>For an informal discussion about our Care Leaver Team Manager posts please contact Emma Wright on 0151 511 8850 (Children in Care & Care Leavers)</p>\n<p>Alternatively you can email socialworkacademy@halton.gov.uk</p>\n<p><em>Please note that Halton Borough Council is unable to offer or support any form of UK VISA sponsorship</em></p>\n<p><strong>The advertised salaries are inlcusive of a market supplement of £8,420.</strong></p>\n<p>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</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£54,138 - £57,130 (Advertised Salary is Inclusive of Market Supplement - Please see advert for breakdown)","publishDate":"2024-11-13T13:47:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-05T13:46:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/e5d6334a-3b2c-42b2-be43-37f3a5745456.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"29c062eb-8b84-479b-badc-7efbf9bc1f07","title":"Breastfeeding Support Worker","employer":"Halton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Halton Borough Council","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Would you like to be part of a service that helps to build the foundation of better health outcomes for children in Halton and reduce health inequalities? </strong></p>\n<p>With the launch of Family Hubs in Halton, this is an exciting time to be a part of the children’s agenda. Halton Health Improvement Team is looking to recruit a Breastfeeding Support Worker to join the Infant Feeding Team. We are looking for candidates who have relevant training and experience of supporting parents with breastfeeding.</p>\n<p>The Infant Feeding Team works closely alongside the Infant Feeding Specialist Lead at Halton 0-19 Service, and in collaboration with Family Hubs, midwives and health visitors.</p>\n<p>Our collective aim is to increase the initiation and continuation of breastfeeding; not only by providing antenatal information during pregnancy and supporting breastfeeding after birth, but by helping to create a culture in Halton where breastfeeding is the norm.</p>\n<p>The Infant Feeding service offers infant feeding support and advice to all parents, as well as one to one support with breastfeeding. The team delivers antenatal workshops, introducing solid food workshops and are involved in wider campaigns to promote breastfeeding.</p>\n<p>The core service runs from 9.00am-5.00pm Monday to Friday, with some evening work to cover workshops and to meet the needs of the service. Services are delivered from a variety of locations, including clients’ homes, Family Hubs, clinics, community venues and agile office working.</p>\n<p><strong>Do you have excellent people and communication skills, and enjoy working with the public? Do you have a passion for breastfeeding and extensive knowledge of the benefits? We are seeking a motivated and compassionate person to join our team; someone who understands local health issues and the barriers to breastfeeding.</strong></p>\n<p>You must be able to work as part of a team, and be flexible, adaptable and responsive, as this is a service where the needs of service users come first, and no two days are ever the same.</p>\n<p>You will be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, enthusiasm and commitment, in order to provide the best possible support and advice to all parents. You will work under the supervision and direction of the Early Years Health Improvement Specialist, as well as supporting the Infant Feeding Specialist clinics under Bridgewater NHS Trust, with clinical supervision from the Specialist Lead.</p>\n<p>Ideally, you will have completed the 2-day UNICEF breastfeeding management and relationship building training (or equivalent), in addition to existing knowledge of the health benefits of breastfeeding. You will have experience of supporting breastfeeding in a voluntary or paid capacity, and an ability to assess and plan care.</p>\n<p>* When completing your Application, please refer to the Job Profile and detail how you meet the requirements in your supporting statement.*</p>\n<p><strong>In return we can offer you:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>* A generous leave package of 26 days annual leave (pro rata) + Bank Holidays (Increasing after 5 years’ service)</li>\n<li>* Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>* Investment in your personal development</li>\n<li>* Free car parking at HBC sites</li>\n<li>* Access to a range of discount schemes</li>\n<li>* Access to a car leasing scheme</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p>This is a 30-hour part-time post. Core days and hours are Tuesday to Friday, 9.00am-5.00pm, with occasional evening and weekend work.</p>\n<p>For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Claire Fyles, Health Improvement Specialist on 0151 511 5405.</p>\n<p>Interviews will be held on Friday 13<sup>th</sup> December 2024.</p>\n<p>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\">resourcing@halton.gov.uk</a></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£25,584-£27,269 per annum FTE, £20,743-£22,110 per annum pro-rata","publishDate":"2024-11-11T09:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-01T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/583c7f2a-4b41-4e2a-a8d1-0ff773ca0608.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"0221fba7-01be-4346-ba7c-0bd0f173038e","title":"Social Worker - Children in Care and Care Leavers","employer":"Halton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Halton Borough Council","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Here at Halton we are committed to supporting Social Workers to achieve their aspirations and you will have real opportunities for further promotion and training, as the Council is keen to develop advanced practitioners and also future leaders.</p>\n<p>Halton offer a bespoke and nurturing ASYE programme for newly qualified workers through our Social Work Academy. This includes a protected caseload, dedicated time for study, a tailored training package and additional reflective supervisions. You will be allocated an ASYE assessor who works alongside you and your line manager to ensure you are supported throughout your first year in practice and beyond.</p>\n<p>The Social Work Academy supports our experienced practitioners also, and we offer the opportunity for progression and continued professional development which includes a focus on your development including opportunities to become a practice educator, work with our local universities on delivering course material to student and progression to advanced practitioner. We have strong links to our local Universities and we offer specialist training and membership of Research in Practice. We aim to support you throughout your career whether you want to progress through a specialism, management pathways or teaching.</p>\n<p>At Halton, we have a well-established, settled and experienced Senior Leadership Team and the Children in Care Team has a nurturing and very experienced Service Manager who ensures our children at the centre of our decision making.</p>\n<p>We are a learning and developing authority and we have the full support from our Executive Director and Director of Children’s Services.</p>\n<p><strong><em>To apply for this post you must be a qualified social worker ideally with post qualifying experience within a statutory children’s social care setting, along with knowledge and understanding of working with children in care and care leavers and our key partners as a corporate parent. Full Social Work Qualification is required. In addition, this post is subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure, a UK driving licence and access to a vehicle os required and Social Work England Registration.</em></strong></p>\n<p>For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Lyndsey Ratcliffe (Service Manager Children in Care and Care Leavers) on 0151 511 8594</p>\n<p>Interviews will be held: 18/12/2024</p>\n<p><strong>The Market Supplement applicable to the advertised role is as follows: </strong></p>\n<p><strong>For salaries of HBC 7 and HBC8 - £2,710 per annum</strong></p>\n<p><strong>For salaries of HBC 9 - £3,710 per annum</strong></p>\n<p>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\">resourcing@halton.gov.uk</a></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£37,024 - £48,421 (advertised salary is inclusive of a market supplement - please see advert for more detail)","publishDate":"2024-11-08T16:12:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-12-15T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/b6daf860-2257-4511-b069-90e00fabb681.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"52bc7d19-f367-456e-b401-0082d65c491e","title":"Community Support Worker","employer":"Halton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Halton Borough Council","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>This is an incredibly exciting time to be joining Halton’s Children’s Services as a Community Support Worker. We are embracing improvement and innovation, and working together to achieve the best outcomes for our children. </strong></p>\n<p><strong>We are ambitious, tenacious, and committed to working with children, young people, and their families/carers.</strong></p>\n<p>If this sounds like you, we invite you to join our team as a Community  Support Worker. This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of children and young people.</p>\n<p>We have 2 positions available within our Family Network and Contextual Safeguarding teams, further details can be found below:</p>\n<p><strong>Contextual Safeguarding Team - Key Responsibilities:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Assessment and planning:</strong> Contribute to thorough assessments incorporating social contexts influencing the child's life. Develop comprehensive support plans with families and agencies.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Peers, people, and places mapping:</strong> Utilise mapping techniques to identify and address risks and strengths associated with peer networks, community locations, and people of concern.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Direct support:</strong> Provide practical and emotional support, addressing risk factors and needs identified in the community. Implement support and intervention programs, to mitigate identified risks.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Intensive response:</strong> Provide intensive support in crisis situations when children’s needs escalate and they are at risk of coming into care. Contribute to immediate risk assessments and develop safety plans.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Collaboration and coordination:</strong> Attend and contribute to multi-agency meetings (including strategy meetings, CIN meetings and CSOG) to develop plans that reduce and manage risk and identify and disrupt those involved in exploitation of young people.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Training:</strong> Deliver training sessions to other professionals in relation to contextual safeguarding. </li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p>\n<p>* A strengths-based approach and the ability to remain resilient and solution-focused even when addressing complex and challenging issues.</p>\n<p>* Significant experience working with children and young people at risk due to issues relating to contextual safeguarding.</p>\n<p>* Passion and commitment for working directly with children and young people.</p>\n<p>* Knowledge of legislation and guidance related to contextual safeguarding.</p>\n<p>* Ability to work effectively in a multi-agency environment.</p>\n<p>* Strong communication skills with children, young people, and their families.</p>\n<p><strong>Family Network - Key Responsibilities:</strong></p>\n<p>* Supporting Children’s Social Work teams, working alongside Social Workers to co-ordinate and identify key family network members.</p>\n<p>* Working alongside families to meet the needs of their children through family network meetings.</p>\n<p>* Empowering parents and carers, and those important wider family members and friends, bringing them together to ensure the well-being and care of children and young people.</p>\n<p>* Helping families to implement safe plans for their children and help them be creative about the support they need.</p>\n<p>* Improve outcomes for children and young people keeping them safe and enabling them to thrive.</p>\n<p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p>\n<p>* You will be passionate about the challenges and ambitions in consistently safeguarding children & young people in Halton.</p>\n<p>* Hold an NVQ Level 3 in social care</p>\n<p>* Have a proven track record of delivering high quality support to children and their families.</p>\n<p>* Possess the skills to work with children and young people who are returning to live with their own family.</p>\n<p>* Be comfortable providing support, advice, encouragement, and empowering families to increase their internal resilience.</p>\n<p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></p>\n<p>* Be at the forefront of shaping and implementing strategies to address exploitation.</p>\n<p>* Work alongside professionals from Local Authority, Police, Education, and Health services.</p>\n<p>* Continuous professional development and training opportunities</p>\n<p>* Make a real impact in the community in addressing issues in relation to contextual safeguarding.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.</strong></p>\n<p>To arrange an informal discussion about this post, please contact the following recruiting managers:</p>\n<p><strong>Family Network Position: </strong>Lisa Riley - Service Manager for Duty and Assessment at 07768558397 or via email at Lisa.Riley@halton.gov.uk </p>\n<p><strong>Contextual Safeguarding Position: </strong>Andy Jones - Head of Service for Children in Need via email at andy.jones@halton.gov.uk.</p>\n<p><em>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\">resourcing@halton.gov.uk</a></em></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£31,067 - £33,366","publishDate":"2024-11-08T15:26:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-24T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/a5d38ddf-7a8b-478c-8444-a9f8b0197fbb.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"4fafbf94-8cd6-49b5-b360-8e298bc859ee","title":"Social Worker/AMHP (£2,000pa Market Supplement for AMHP)","employer":"Halton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Halton Borough Council","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>Our Team</strong></p>\n<p>An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Mental Health Team within Adult Social Care for HBC. The team is a busy social work team responsible for supporting adults who live within the borough who have complex and enduring mental health needs.</p>\n<p>Come and join the Mental Health Social Work 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 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 and Bike Schemes, and free parking throughout your places of wor<em>k.</em></p>\n<p><strong><em> </em></strong>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.</p>\n<p><strong><em> </em></strong>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 an experienced social worker who has experience working in mental health in a community setting. Preferably we are looking for qualified Approved Mental Health Professionals- however for the right candidate we are willing to consider those who are passionate about the role and would like to train to be an AMHP in the future.</p>\n<p><strong>Our Story:</strong></p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p><strong>We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘<em>our colleagues’</em>.</strong> </p>\n<p><strong>Your Contributions</strong></p>\n<p>HBC 8, Spinal Points 28-31 (£37,938 - £40,476 per annum) Experienced Social Worker </p>\n<p>HBC 9, Spinal Points 32-35 (£41,511 - £44,711 per annum) Approved Mental Health Professional. AMHP’s will also attract an additional £2000 per annum retainer allowance.</p>\n<p> 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 supervision with the AMHP Lead and monthly AMHP forums- where there will be cake!</p>\n<p><strong>Our Offer</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>A market supplement for Approved Mental Health Professionals of an additional £2,000pa, pro-rata.</li>\n<li>In Halton, we strive to provide excellent and flexible support for our employees allowing access to a wide range of professional development and training opportunities.</li>\n<li>Halton Council are committed to flexible working. You will be supported through supervision to ensure your wellbeing is fully protected while you work.</li>\n<li>As a Local Authority we are passionate about supporting Career progression and development, this involves programmes such as; Practice Educator Course, Best Interest Assessor, Approved Mental Health Professionals, Management progression</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service</li>\n<li>Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions</li>\n<li>3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Investment in your personal development</li>\n<li>Free Car Parking at HBC sites</li>\n<li>Car leasing schemes</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Next Steps:</strong></p>\n<p><strong>For an informal discussion about this post, please contact (Steve Westhead/Maria Stracey) <a href=\"mailto:steve.westhead@halton.gov.uk\">steve.westhead@halton.gov.uk</a> or  Maria.stracey@halton.gov.uk </strong></p>\n<p><strong>We encourage all applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible as recruitment for this vacancy will be taking place throughout the duration of the advert.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values</strong>.</p>\n<p><strong>We look forward to receiving your application!</strong></p>\n<p><em>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\">resourcing@halton.gov.uk</a></em></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£41,511 - £44,711 (Pro Rata) per annum","publishDate":"2024-11-08T11:43:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-12-31T23:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/b14a1fb0-57cd-4187-a043-2585468bf4a7.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"378b67bb-ac18-4be6-bf44-db2c0af091c3","title":"ASB & Community Safety Officer","employer":"Halton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Halton Borough Council","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>Our Story:</strong></p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p><strong>We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘<em>our colleagues’</em>.</strong> </p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Our Team:</strong></p>\n<p>This is an exciting role within the Community Safety and Protection division to deliver a quality victim focused response to reported issues of crime and anti-social behaviour. Utilising restorative practice and early interventions to support victims, encourage behavioural change and prevent re-victimisation working with alleged offenders to divert them away from crime and anti-social behaviour.</p>\n<p>The post holder will take responsibility for the management of casework relating to anti-social behaviour and crime – victim and offender focussed – and will work closely with partners to reduce re-victimisation and/or re-offending. The post holder will have responsibility for community engagement, support and problem solving within Halton.</p>\n<p>The right candidate will have experience of working within Community Safety to tackle issues of crime/anti-social behaviour and be articulate and accurate in relation to community safety issues. You will also posess experience of case management including undertaking assessments, identifying need and developing multi-agency action plans in partnership. </p>\n<p>The post is office based at The Municpal Building, Widnes, Cheshire.</p>\n<p><strong>Your Contributions:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>To work as a member of the Enforcement Team delivering support in response to reported issues of low-level crime and anti-social behaviour into the service and through multi-agency problem solving working in Halton’s Community Safety Partnership.</li>\n<li>To work restoratively with those harmed by anti-social behaviour to encourage behaviour change and to work with alleged offenders to understand the harms and divert away from crime and anti-social behaviour.</li>\n<li>To be responsible for the management of casework relating to anti-social behaviour, both with victims and offenders to reduce the negative impact on the community.</li>\n<li>To develop action plans in response to anti-social behaviour and low level crime in partnership with internal and external partners.</li>\n<li>Provide a lead role on the implementation of action plans, problem solving and community engagement and support in relation to community safety in Halton</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Personal attributes and circumstances</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Have a demonstrable understanding of equality and diversity issues and the ability to demonstrate good practice in this respect.</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>A flexible approach to working including ability to work core hours Monday - Friday 7:30am - 7pm and outside these hours depending upon service activity. </li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Our Offer:</strong></p>\n<p>Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service</li>\n<li>Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions</li>\n<li>3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Investment in your personal development</li>\n<li>Free Car Parking at HBC sites</li>\n<li>Car leasing schemes</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Next Steps:</strong></p>\n<p>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 Rob Moore on 0151 511 7599.</p>\n<p>Interviews will take place on Friday 6<sup>th</sup> December 2024.</p>\n<p>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\">resourcing@halton.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p><strong>Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values</strong>.</p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>We look forward to receiving your application!</p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£34,314 - £37,035","publishDate":"2024-11-04T09:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-24T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/094ea6a7-0506-4042-a202-37aa8d8c77c7.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"14280239-b0c0-4150-9065-406675afd09e","title":"Cemetery Worker","employer":"Halton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Halton Borough Council","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Our Team:</strong></p>\n<p>Halton Borough Council’s Cemetery department are seeking to recruit a cemetery worker. The successful applicant would work as part of  the cemetery team to ensure all necessary works in relation to the landscape, grave digging and the crematorium within the borough . To also ensure that all works are carried out to a high standard and ensure the relevant wok procedures and health and safety legislation are complied with.</p>\n<p><strong>Our Story:</strong></p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘<em>our colleagues’</em>. </p>\n<p><strong>Your Contributions:</strong></p>\n<p>We are looking for individuals who are physically fit, like working outdoors and have an interest in their environment. A full UK driving license along with previous horticultural / cemetery work experience and or qualifications is essential. However, commitment and enthusiasm are key attributes that we are looking for within the successful applicant.</p>\n<p><strong>Our Offer:</strong></p>\n<p>Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service</li>\n<li>Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions</li>\n<li>3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Investment in your personal development</li>\n<li>Free Car Parking at HBC sites</li>\n<li>Flexible working arrangements</li>\n<li>Car leasing schemes</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Next Steps:</strong></p>\n<p><strong>For an informal chat please contact Mike Owen ( Cemeteries Manager) on 0151 511 7857 – 07585886960 Interviews will be held on 16<sup>th</sup> December 2024.</strong></p>\n<p><em>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\">resourcing@halton.gov.uk</a></em></p>\n<p><strong>Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values</strong>.</p>\n<p><strong>We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please complete our application as early as possible.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>We look forward to receiving your application!</strong></p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£25,584 - £27,269 per annum","publishDate":"2024-11-01T08:08:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-30T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/f925fa30-ee5a-4689-8f4c-4c642b8b13ae.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"42543f3f-636c-48d6-b717-0a645efc08a3","title":"Motor Vehicle Engineer/Technician (LGV)","employer":"Halton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Halton Borough Council","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Our Team:</strong></p>\n<p>We have a great opportunity to work for Halton Council in the Motor Vehicle Team as an Engineer/Technician </p>\n<p>The position(s) gives the opportunity for non contractual overtime and standby payments that could achieve a significant addition to the annual salary. For further details or an informal chat please contact : Chris Cullen, Lead Officer on 07733306977</p>\n<p>We are looking for a fully skilled Engineer that will provide additional skills and added quality to our present team of skilled workers.</p>\n<p><strong>Our Story:</strong></p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p><strong>We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘<em>our colleagues’</em>.</strong> </p>\n<p><strong>Your Contributions:</strong></p>\n<p>Full training will be provided to achieve Nominated Tester status and an Enthusiastic attitude is required to continue their engineering development..</p>\n<p>The main duties will include:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Compliance with the Authorities Operator Licence by providing quality maintenance and repair of the Councils fleet of Heavy Goods Vehicles.</li>\n<li>The repair and maintenance of all other Vehicle and Plant operated by the Authority.</li>\n<li>Hackney Carriage and Private vehicle Taxi Testing.</li>\n<li>Class IV, V and VII MOT testing.</li>\n<li>Repair and Maintenance of private cars and light commercial vehicles</li>\n</ul>\n<p>The successful applicant will be based at Halton Borough Council Depot ,Lower House Lane,Widnes. </p>\n<p>The ideal candidiate will have:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>First class mechanical engineering skills with a proven history of the repair and maintenance of Heavy Goods Vehicles; Light Commercial Vehicles and Cars.</li>\n<li>Good standard of education and a commitment to continual development.</li>\n<li>A flair for mechanics and engineering.</li>\n<li>A willingness to develop and learn new skills.</li>\n<li>Self-motivated</li>\n<li>Good communication skills.   </li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Our Offer:</strong></p>\n<p>Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service</li>\n<li>Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions</li>\n<li>3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Investment in your personal development</li>\n<li>Free Car Parking at HBC sites</li>\n<li>Flexible working arrangements</li>\n<li>Car leasing schemes</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Next Steps:</strong></p>\n<p><strong>For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Chris Cullen on 0151 511 7937</strong></p>\n<p><strong>We encourage all applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible as recruitment for this vacancy will be taking place throughout the duration of the advert.</strong></p>\n<p>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\">resourcing@halton.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p><strong>Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values</strong>.</p>\n<p><strong>We look forward to receiving your application!</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£34,314 to £37,035 per annum (Plus overtime and standby payments)","publishDate":"2024-10-30T15:51:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-30T23:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/1395e2ab-4ccb-4224-b5ae-89a332f13257.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"ba2a91fc-2218-4fe4-8a86-8160db7a2604","title":"Social Worker - Duty and Assessment Team","employer":"Halton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Halton Borough Council","locationType":2,"description":"<p>We are looking to recruit experienced Social Workers to support us on our improvement journey.</p>\n<p><em>Do you have a passion to make a difference to the lives of children?</em></p>\n<p><em>Are you looking for somewhere where you can make as much of a difference to the life chances of children and young people as possible?</em></p>\n<p><em>A place where you are always looking forward? Where there’s a big focus on continuous learning and career progression?</em></p>\n<p>The DAT team are the team who work directly with children and families and partner agencies to ensure the needs of children and young people are responded to timely. DAT identifies and assesses levels of risk and need, and delivers protective or supportive services for children at risk, in need of support and or looked after. If the child/young person requires longer term support they are allocated to a social worker in our Child in Need team. </p>\n<p>We are currently recruiting for both Social Workers and Advanced Social Workers for our DAT Team. </p>\n<p>We have a strong vision for social work practice in Halton and are currently embedding a relationship based practice model that has systemic practice at its core. We’re on a journey for excellence and we’ve made it our mission to ensure that children and young people get the best service from us, so they are able to thrive and achieve.</p>\n<p>We are committed to supporting our Social Workers and Managers to achieve their aspirations too. Working with us, you will have real opportunities to progress your career through training and development as an advanced practitioner, or future leader.</p>\n<p>We have a stable and experienced Senior Leadership Team, who lead from the front. 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T</em></strong><strong><em>herefore please do not hesitate to submit your application asap and enjoy the many benefits of working for Halton Borough Council. </em></strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>The Market Supplement applicable to the advertised role is as follows: </strong></p>\n<p><strong>For salaries of HBC 7 and HBC8 - £2,710 per annum</strong></p>\n<p><strong>For salaries of HBC 9 - £3,710 per annum</strong></p>\n<p>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\">resourcing@halton.gov.uk</a></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£37,024 - £48,421 (advertised salary is inclusive of a market supplement - please see advert for more detail)","publishDate":"2024-10-30T15:22:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-30T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/4e4dcbaf-b1e0-4cc8-a9f3-3c8b0113c8b3.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"bf99625a-b964-4a8e-be21-eb1ef56cce63","title":"Social Worker - ICART (Integrated Care and Referral Team)","employer":"Halton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Halton Borough Council","locationType":2,"description":"<p>We are looking to recruit experienced Social Workers to support us on our improvement journey.</p>\n<p><em>Do you have a passion to make a difference to the lives of children?</em></p>\n<p><em>Are you looking for somewhere where you can make as much of a difference to the life chances of children and young people as possible?</em></p>\n<p><em>A place where you are always looking forward? 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We’re on a journey for excellence and we’ve made it our mission to ensure that children and young people get the best service from us, so they are able to thrive and achieve.</p>\n<p>We are committed to supporting our Social Workers and Managers to achieve their aspirations too. Working with us, you will have real opportunities to progress your career through training and development as an advanced practitioner, or future leader.</p>\n<p>We have a stable and experienced Senior Leadership Team, who lead from the front. The Head of Service, Service Manager and Team Manager are well established staff members in Halton, who are supportive and nurturing.</p>\n<p>You will receive bespoke support from the Social Work Academy who are integral in supporting this team in our improvement journey, providing advice, guidance and support to colleagues in this service area.</p>\n<p>We offer an extensive benefits package as well as an attractive financial package with a range of other benefits, including a generous leave allowance (up to 34 days), a flexible working week, free parking, car allowance, car lease scheme, health and wellbeing initiatives and discount scheme.  We are within easy commutable distance of Greater Manchester, Cheshire and Merseyside regions.</p>\n<p>Halton is a thriving and vibrant Borough where people can learn and develop their skills; enjoy a good quality of life with good health; a high quality, modern urban environment; the opportunity for all to fulfil their potential; greater wealth and quality, sustained by a thriving business community; and safer, stronger and more attractive neighbourhoods.</p>\n<p>Social Worker posts are subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure and Social Work England Registration.</p>\n<p>For an informal discussion about our Social Work posts, please contact Catherine Cosgrove on 0151 5117490</p>\n<p><strong>Interview dates to be confirmed. 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This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. 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It’s an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services.</p>\n<p><strong>We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘<em>our colleagues’</em>.</strong> </p>\n<p><strong>Our Team:</strong></p>\n<p><strong>We are looking for 2 x Senior Behaviour Analysts, Positive Support Service – to start February 2025 –  Fixed term for 12 month to cover for Maternity.</strong></p>\n<p>PBSS is an award winning service with an excellent National reputation for delivering high quality Positive Behaviour Support to individuals within their local community, offering support to people who engage in behaviours that challenge services. Typically the service works with people who have a Learning Disability or who are Autistic. PBSS is staffed by Board Certified Behaviour Analysts, assistant behaviour analysts and behaviour practitioners and was the first of its kind in the UK to be developed within the context of a Local Authority. Within the service there are 4 core domains:</p>\n<p>Technical Support: full functional assessment, development of a person centred intervention plan, supported intervention and exit and maintenance criteria.</p>\n<p>Crisis prevention: skilling up of mainstream services through training opportunities.</p>\n<p>Early Intervention: behaviour analytic support within education settings.</p>\n<p> Placement development: supporting people to move out of hospital or back to their local areas from out of borough placements.</p>\n<p>PBSS has a team of dedicated Assistant Behaviour Analysts and Behaviour Practitioners who support the Behaviour Analysts to complete assessments and deliver intervention. There is an emphasis on team work.</p>\n<p><strong>Your Contributions:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>You will be responsible for a full caseload fulfilling the technical support domain of the service</li>\n<li>Delivering training to a wide range of stakeholders</li>\n<li>Contributing to work across all areas of the Liverpool City Region within different setting types</li>\n<li>Demonstrable experience of working directly with individuals utilising behaviour analytic approaches.</li>\n<li>You will be a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) or an MSc graduate in Applied<strong><em> </em></strong>Behaviour Analysis or Positive Behaviour Support with evidence of commitment to achieve BCBA status i.e. you are actively working towards this by gaining supervision etc. NB: you must be able to evidence you will be eligible under current standards, to apply for BCBA certification, prior to the Behaviour Analyst Certification Board (BACB) changes happening in the UK in 2025.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>As this role involves regular travel across the borough and sometimes further afield, a driving license and access to a vehicle are essential requirements.  Where appropriate, reasonable adjustments will be made in accordance with the provisions of the Equality Act.</p>\n<p><strong>Our Offer:</strong></p>\n<p>Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service</li>\n<li>Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions</li>\n<li>3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Investment in your personal development</li>\n<li>Free Car Parking at HBC sites</li>\n<li>Flexible working arrangements</li>\n<li>Car leasing schemes</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong> </strong><strong>Next Steps:</strong></p>\n<p>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 the duty manager on 0151 511 8444</p>\n<p>Interviews will be held on Wednesday 11<sup>th</sup> December 2024 at Runcorn Town Hall, Runcorn</p>\n<p>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. 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Intensive Family Support Worker

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£34,314 - £37,035

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Posted 1 day ago

Family Time Worker

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£31,067 - £33,366

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Independent Reviewing Manager

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£27,183.68 - £28,962.70 (Plus Market Supplement)

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Posted 1 day ago

Practice Improvement and Quality Assurance Officer

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£63,709 - 66,750 (the advertised salary is inclusive of a £13,945 Market Supplement)

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Posted 3 days ago

Team Manager - Fostering Team

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£54,138 - £57,130 (Advertised Salary is Inclusive of £8,420 Market Supplement)

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Posted 3 days ago

Client Driver/Attendant

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£15.722.27 pro rata

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Posted 9 days ago

Practice Manager

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£45,718 - £48,710 per annum

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Posted 10 days ago

Senior Service Development Officer

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£41,511 - £44,711 per annum

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Posted 10 days ago

Team Manager - Children in Care

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£54,138 - £57,130 (Advertised Salary is Inclusive of Market Supplement - Please see advert for breakdown)

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Posted 10 days ago

Team Manager - Care Leavers

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£54,138 - £57,130 (Advertised Salary is Inclusive of Market Supplement - Please see advert for breakdown)

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Posted 10 days ago

Breastfeeding Support Worker

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£25,584-£27,269 per annum FTE, £20,743-£22,110 per annum pro-rata

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Posted 12 days ago

Social Worker - Children in Care and Care Leavers

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£37,024 - £48,421 (advertised salary is inclusive of a market supplement - please see advert for more detail)

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Posted 15 days ago

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Community Support Worker

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£31,067 - £33,366

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Posted 15 days ago

Social Worker/AMHP (£2,000pa Market Supplement for AMHP)

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£41,511 - £44,711 (Pro Rata) per annum

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ASB & Community Safety Officer

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£34,314 - £37,035

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Posted 19 days ago

Cemetery Worker

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£25,584 - £27,269 per annum

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Posted 22 days ago

Motor Vehicle Engineer/Technician (LGV)

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£34,314 to £37,035 per annum (Plus overtime and standby payments)

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Posted 24 days ago

Social Worker - Duty and Assessment Team

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£37,024 - £48,421 (advertised salary is inclusive of a market supplement - please see advert for more detail)

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Posted 24 days ago

Social Worker - ICART (Integrated Care and Referral Team)

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£37,024 - £48,421 (advertised salary is inclusive of market supplement - please see advert for detail)

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Posted 24 days ago

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Senior Behaviour Analyst

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£40,221 - £43,421 pay award pending

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Posted 26 days ago

Halton Borough Council seeks 2 Senior Behaviour Analysts to join the Positive Support Service for 12 months, starting February 2025.

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