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Join our dedicated Family Time Worker Team at Sefton Council and start the new year with a fulfilling career. </p>\n<p><strong>Why Choose Sefton Council?</strong> </p>\n<p>At Sefton Council, we are committed to investing in our people. Our vision is to grow and nurture our own talent, creating a strong and professional workforce dedicated to the well-being of children and families in our communities. Here’s what sets us apart: </p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Small Teams, Big Impact</strong>: Be a valued member of our close-knit teams. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Manageable Workload</strong>: Maintain work-life balance with manageable responsibilities. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Strong Supervision and Support</strong>: Access regular supervision and professional development. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Commitment to Excellence</strong>: Uphold high standards in safeguarding children and families. </li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Job Purpose:</strong> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Support and deliver Family Time contacts across locality delivery points to ensure children are kept safe and their emotional well-being is safeguarded. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Deliver play activities, engaging early with children and families to promote positive experiences and outcomes. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Promote and raise awareness of locality working and its services to the wider community. </li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Main Duties:</strong> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Support the delivery of safe and effective Family Time Contacts. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Complete Family Time reporting forms, capturing the quality of parenting, family dynamics, and interactions for social workers' reports. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Supervise Family Time Contact sessions, ensuring they are positive experiences for children. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide transport for Family Time contacts when required. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Work in conjunction with Sefton’s Family Time policy and safeguarding policies, liaising with Support Workers, Senior Early Help Workers, and Social Workers. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Recognize and intervene appropriately to de-escalate risks of harm, safeguarding children. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Deliver an inclusive, stimulating, and secure care and learning environment for young children. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide basic information, advice, and guidance around appropriate parenting, modeling interactions and play with children. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Facilitate parent and child group activities in line with the outcome framework. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Deliver, promote, and provide information on activities covering healthy lifestyles, physical activity, communication and language development, perinatal support, and preventative parenting programmes. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Ensure delivery points provide an inclusive environment that supports the diversity of cultures and individual needs of children and families. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Work with other staff members and agencies to improve practice and raise awareness of areas of need. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Keep up to date with relevant legislation, policy, and practice, ensuring OFSTED requirements are met. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Maintain records, adhere to confidentiality, information sharing protocols, and risk assessment processes. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Demonstrate inclusive and non-discriminatory practice with children and families, including those with special educational or additional needs. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Support volunteers and work as a member of a team. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Participate in the appraisal and supervision system, receiving feedback on personal practice and roles. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Engage in a professional development plan and access personal and professional development opportunities. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Request or offer support to meet the needs of children with disabilities or additional care requirements. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Share information, guidance, or advice on supporting children with special educational needs or additional needs. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Communicate effectively with staff, parents, Family Wellbeing colleagues, social work colleagues, other agencies, and the local community. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Ensure compliance with Local Authority policies and procedures relating to Safeguarding Children, Health and Safety, security, confidentiality, and data protection. </li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Be Part of Something Exciting in the New Year</strong> </p>\n<p>Join Sefton now and be part of our improvement journey. We have opportunities for Family Time Workers. Make a fresh start in the new year with a career that truly makes a difference. </p>\n<p>We reserve the right to close this add early if the demand is met. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Grade E SCP 7-11 £25,584 - £27,269","publishDate":"2025-01-09T14:29:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-26T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/4f23f7f8-eeac-4028-a9b8-f9ee632cdf3f.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f4aa5bda-33f3-49e4-b4b0-44d1eaa2f428","title":"Family HUB Connector","employer":"Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council","department":"","location":"Magdalen House","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Do you thrive on creating positive change within your community? Are you skilled at building strong relationships and fostering a supportive environment for children, young people, and families? If so, this role could be your next exciting opportunity! </p>\n<p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Build Capacity and Connections:</strong> Lead the development of Family Hub/Early Help (0-25 years) capacity, fostering connections and resilience within the community. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Collaborate Across Sectors:</strong> Establish and nurture working relationships with children, young people, and families across community, voluntary, and statutory organizations, including schools, training providers, health providers, businesses, and community stakeholders. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Assess and Address Local Needs:</strong> Utilize a systematic approach to evaluate local needs and Family Hubs delivery requirements, securing partner commitment to the ongoing development and transformation of Family Hubs. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Volunteer Programme Management:</strong> Implement and sustain a volunteer programme across Family Hubs, collaborating with CVS and libraries where volunteer initiatives are already thriving. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Promote Digital Resources:</strong> Develop and enhance access to digital resources, including website development, social media channels, and online events. </li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>As a Sefton Employee, You Will Receive:</strong> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Competitive salary and job security </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>A comprehensive induction programme </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>28 days annual leave rising to 33 days with 5 years of continuous service, plus 9 bank holidays </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Opportunity to take flexi time/time in lieu </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Enhanced sick pay scheme </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and maternity support leave </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Opportunities for agile/flexible working </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Car user allowances (dependent) and car mileage reclaim </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Salary sacrifice schemes </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Access to Medicash – covering dental bills, optical care, alternative and complementary therapies, chiropody, and health screenings </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Access to local benefits and discounts on products and services </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Pension scheme with employer contributions </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Free parking at office bases (dependent) </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Access to good quality, regular reflective supervision </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>A suite of direct work tools to support practice </li>\n</ul>\n<p>Join us in our mission to create a supportive and connected community for all families. Apply today and be a part of something truly meaningful! </p>\n<p>We reserve the right to close this advert early if the demand is met. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Grade F, SCP 12 - 19, £27,711 - £31,067","publishDate":"2025-01-09T13:30:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-26T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/9762f9c9-8d25-4c1c-8ccf-e9888f600d99.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"7d14f5c7-a51e-414d-a3f8-dac03745decf","title":"Team Manager - MASH","employer":"Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council","department":"","location":"Mallory, 2 Alice Ker Square","locationType":2,"description":"<p>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.</p>\n<p>We are looking for a Team Manager to work in the council’s adult safeguarding team, working collaboratively with operational services and other agencies to ensure a robust, timely and appropriate response to safeguarding concerns and Section 42 Enquiries.</p>\n<p>We are looking for a Team Manager to lead a team which includes Advanced Practitioners, Social Workers and Care Navigators ensuring the timely workflow with the team. Ensuring practice is Care Act 2014 compliant, responsible for leading, managing and supporting the team to provide a high quality, effective and efficient safeguarding and social care service to adults and their carers in Wirral. We would like them to provide leadership and professional supervision to the team, giving direction and maintaining practice standards.</p>\n<p>This includes the achievement of performance targets and promoting continuous professional development. Ensuring structures, systems and processes are in place so that statutory duties, legislative responsibilities and KPI’s of the Local Authority are effectively co-ordinated across Wirral. Making appropriate use of available resources within required operational and service quality standards. To be a professional resource in respect of advice to the team, wider teams and supporting agencies.</p>\n<p>If you have any questions, please contact <a href=\"mailto:michaelareid@wirral.gov.uk\">michaelareid@wirral.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p>This post requires a DBS check. The Safer Recruitment & 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\">https://www.wirral.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/job-vacancies/safer-recruitment-and-employment</a></p>\n<p>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\">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p>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\">info@involvenorthwest.org.uk</a> or contact 0151 644 4500 or 0151 652 4349.</p>\n<p><strong>Working at Wirral</strong></p>\n<p>You’ll also want to know what it’s like to work here so, as a start:</p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>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\">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p><em>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.</em></p>\n<p><em>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.</em></p>\n<p><em>Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date.</em></p>\n<p><em>We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications.</em></p>\n<p><em>Applications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration.  Forms received via the post will not be processed.</em></p>\n<p><em>All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK.  Details of required documents can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of the Jobs page.</em></p>\n<p><em>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.</em></p>\n<p><em>We do not accept applications or CV’s from recruitment agencies, unless otherwise stated. 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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.</p>\n<p><strong>About the role</strong></p>\n<p>We are looking to appoint an Advanced Practitioner to join our Community Integrated Response Team (CIRT) services- supporting the Urgent Community Response (UCR 2-hour response), Home First and Short-Term Assessment and Reablement (STAR) services.</p>\n<p>Our teams work across Wirral and are co-located with NHS colleagues in St Catherine's Health Centre. Our services work collaboratively across a multi-disciplinary team, which includes Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Community Paramedics, Virtual Frailty Ward professionals, Health Care Assistants and Social Care- we are admission prevention and discharge/community services.</p>\n<p>You will have a key role to play in supporting the delivery of the Personalisation and inclusion Pathways for Adults and Carers ensuring legal framework of the Care Act 2014. Wirral Council are using the 3 Conversations model (3Cs) across all Adult Social Care teams. The ethos of the model is to identify individual’s strengths and aspirations to maximise their independence and wellbeing.</p>\n<p>You will support and provide professional supervision to qualified Social Workers and unqualified social care professionals in the team, and support with quality assuring assessments with support from Practice Lead colleagues.</p>\n<p>You will be part of a leadership team, providing leadership and management in conjunction with Team Manager and MDT Leads, responsible for some HR tasks, supporting the daily operational needs of the services.</p>\n<p>As an Advanced Practitioner you will be expected to support with complex cases, taking the lead role in ensuring that all operational social work practice involving safeguarding, adult protection and assessment are completed in accordance with relevant legislation, policy and procedures. You will work autonomously and independently to support the team in assessing, formulating, implementing, and agreeing care and support plans with adults and carers.</p>\n<p>You will be responsible for supporting the delivery of health and social care functions for adults/carers for the people of Wirral. You will be responsible for working in partnership with other agencies supporting adults/carers to access services/support in the independent and non-statutory sector. If you enjoy integrated Health and Social Care practice and think you have what it takes to be the difference for our staff and residents, then this could be the perfect job for you.</p>\n<p><strong>About the candidate</strong></p>\n<p>We are looking for someone who can be part of an integrated and supportive team, planning, monitoring and evaluating work with the MDT care team. You’ll need to be qualified Experienced Social Worker and registered with Social Work England and have experience working in community social work and an understanding and experience of hospital prevention and discharge pathways.</p>\n<p>Your experience should include Work within Social Work England Standards of registration, professional values and code of conduct, to provide social work input and support to adults/carers/families helping to promote self-determination, choice and autonomy.</p>\n<p>You will have knowledge and understanding of Care Act (2014), Mental Capacity Act (2005) and the Human Rights Act (1998). Desirable to have completed Practice Educator and/or Best Interest Assessor qualification.</p>\n<p>Above all, you will be looking to improve the outcomes for the residents of Wirral and improve the way we engage with our residents to ensure they are at the heart of everything we do.</p>\n<p>If you have any questions about the role, please contact Team Manager Karen Kelly at <a href=\"mailto:karenkelly@wirral.gov.uk\">karenkelly@wirral.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p>This post requires a DBS check. The Safer Recruitment & 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\">https://www.wirral.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/job-vacancies/safer-recruitment-and-employment</a></p>\n<p>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\">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p>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\">info@involvenorthwest.org.uk</a> or contact 0151 644 4500 or 0151 652 4349.</p>\n<p><strong>Working at Wirral</strong></p>\n<p>You’ll also want to know what it’s like to work here so, as a start:</p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>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\">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p><em>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.</em></p>\n<p><em>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.</em></p>\n<p><em>Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date.</em></p>\n<p><em>We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications.</em></p>\n<p><em>Applications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration.  Forms received via the post will not be processed.</em></p>\n<p><em>All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK.  Details of required documents can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of the Jobs page.</em></p>\n<p><em>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.</em></p>\n<p><em>We do not accept applications or CV’s from recruitment agencies, unless otherwise stated. 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Any relevant training will be provided.</p>\n<p><br>The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure and will follow a stringent vetting and induction process. All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of sex, race or disability.<br>For further information on the Trust, please look at our website www.churchdrive.wirral.sch.uk or contact the Trust office at admin@oaktreesmat.co.uk. </p>\n<p><br>Interviews planned: 24th January 2025<br>All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK.</p>\n<p>Application forms and job specifications are available online at www.wirral.gov.uk and also from the school website.  Please return the completed application form and supporting letter to Mrs J Jones at the school office address or via email to schooloffice@churchdrive.wirral.sch.uk. </p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£4,232","publishDate":"2025-01-08T09:18:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-23T12:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/86eaad1b-1135-4d03-9f3b-fef53eb1b90a.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d51aea53-9019-4a98-aa0f-6705001b50ae","title":"Senior Early Help Worker","employer":"Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council","department":"","location":"Magdalen House","locationType":3,"description":"<p>As a Senior Early Help Worker within the Children’s Help and Advice Team, you will play a pivotal role in managing the transition of cases between Children in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP), and Early Help services. Your primary focus will be to ensure that Early Help Plans are promptly initiated, followed up, and supported by relevant services. This role is integral in ensuring that families receive timely, coordinated support to prevent issues from escalating. </p>\n<p><strong>Main Duties:</strong> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Case Transfer Management:</strong> Facilitate smooth transitions between CIN, CP, and Early Help services, ensuring continuity of care for families. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Early Help Plans:</strong> Initiate and monitor Early Help Plans, ensuring active involvement of families and professionals. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Identifying Lead Professionals:</strong> Work with multi-agency teams to identify and support Lead Professionals for each family. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Service Coordination and Signposting:</strong> Maintain a thorough understanding of available services and ensure families are referred to appropriate support. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Step Across Weekly Meetings:</strong> Lead and coordinate weekly meetings to review transitioning cases. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Partnership Working:</strong> Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Safeguarding and Risk Management:</strong> Identify and escalate safeguarding concerns, ensuring timely interventions. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Monitoring and Reporting:</strong> Maintain accurate case records and contribute to data analysis to monitor outcomes. </li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p>If you are committed to making a positive difference and have the skills and experience required for this role, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our dedicated team and help us provide the best possible support to families in Sefton. </p>\n<p>We reserve the right to close this advert early if the demand is met. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Grade I (SCP 31 - 35) £40,476 - £44,711","publishDate":"2025-01-06T16:25:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-26T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/82cdfcc0-31b9-4ca1-86b0-aa53180d063b.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"7618e07c-93b7-475a-a951-f3bc076bde1a","title":"Social Worker - Newly Qualified & Qualified & Experienced","employer":"Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council","department":"","location":"Magdalen House","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Start the New Year with a Rewarding Career: Join Our Children’s Social Services Team!</strong></p>\n<p>Are you a passionate and dedicated social worker eager to make a real impact? Whether you're newly qualified or bring years of experience, we invite you to join our dynamic Children’s Services Team at Sefton Council and start the new year with a fulfilling career.</p>\n<p><strong>Why Choose Sefton Council?</strong></p>\n<p>At Sefton Council, we are committed to investing in our people. Our vision is to grow and nurture our own talent, creating a strong and professional workforce dedicated to the safety and well-being of children and young people in our communities. Here’s what sets us apart:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Small Teams, Big Impact:</strong> We believe in the power of close-knit teams. Our small team structure ensures you’re never just a number but a valued member whose contributions are recognized, valued, and celebrated.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Manageable Caseloads:</strong> We understand the importance of work-life balance and the challenges of the social work profession. That’s why we ensure manageable caseloads, allowing you to provide the best possible care and support to those who need it most.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Strong Supervision and Support:</strong> Your professional growth and well-being are our priorities. With regular, robust supervision and access to continuous professional development opportunities, we ensure you have the guidance and resources you need to excel in your role.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Commitment to Excellence:</strong> Our commitment to safeguarding children and young people is unwavering. We uphold the highest standards of practice, providing the tools and training necessary to empower you to make a real difference.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>As a Sefton Employee, You Will Receive:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Competitive salary and job security</li>\n<li>A comprehensive induction programme</li>\n<li>28 days annual leave rising to 33 days with 5 years of continuous service, plus 9 bank holidays</li>\n<li>Opportunity to take flexi time/time in lieu</li>\n<li>Enhanced sick pay scheme</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and maternity support leave</li>\n<li>Opportunities for agile/flexible working</li>\n<li>Car user allowances (dependent) and car mileage reclaim</li>\n<li>Salary sacrifice schemes</li>\n<li>Access to Medicash – covering dental bills, optical care, alternative and complementary therapies, chiropody, and health screenings</li>\n<li>Access to local benefits and discounts on products and services</li>\n<li>Pension scheme with employer contributions</li>\n<li>Free parking at office bases (dependent)</li>\n<li>Access to good quality, regular reflective supervision</li>\n<li>A suite of direct work tools to support practice</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Be Part of Something Exciting in the New Year</strong></p>\n<p>Join Sefton now and be part of something exciting and new as we continue our improvement journey. We currently have several opportunities within our Support and Protect Team for Social Workers. Make a fresh start in the new year with a career that truly makes a difference.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Grade H/I SCP 26 - 35, Salary £36,124 - £44,711","publishDate":"2025-01-06T15:56:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-26T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/b281032e-02b2-48f0-9ec3-10b59e15b1ef.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"50d1d9b5-27fe-40ca-a361-2d0e91b103b2","title":"VAS Lead","employer":"Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council","department":"","location":"Magdalen House","locationType":3,"description":"<h3><strong>Join Our Team as a VAS Lead!</strong></h3>\n<p>Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and their families? Do you have the skills to lead a dedicated team and deliver high-quality interventions? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!</p>\n<h4><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></h4>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Safeguarding and Wellbeing:</strong> Ensure the safety and wellbeing of children (ages 11-18) and their families by delivering creative, high-quality interventions. Act as their single point of contact and coordinate a holistic, temporary support offer.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Team Management:</strong> Lead and develop an allocated staff team, ensuring effective support through coaching, mentoring, case supervision, and training.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Case Management:</strong> Deliver effective case management to improve practice and performance, benefiting children and families.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Service Development:</strong> Support and develop key themes within the VAS offer to meet the existing and emerging needs of children and their families.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p>\n<p>Competitive salary and job security</p>\n<p>A comprehensive induction programme</p>\n<p>28 days annual leave rising to 33 days with 5 years of continuous service, plus 9 bank holidays</p>\n<p>Opportunity to take flexi time/time in lieu</p>\n<p>Enhanced sick pay scheme</p>\n<p>Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and maternity support leave</p>\n<p>Opportunities for agile/flexible working</p>\n<p>Car user allowances (dependent) and car mileage reclaim</p>\n<p>Salary sacrifice schemes</p>\n<p>Access to Medicash – covering dental bills, optical care, alternative and complementary therapies, chiropody, and health screenings</p>\n<p>Access to local benefits and discounts on products and services</p>\n<p>Pension scheme with employer contributions</p>\n<p>Free parking at office bases (dependent)</p>\n<p>Access to good quality, regular reflective supervision</p>\n<p>A suite of direct work tools to support practice<strong> </strong></p>\n<h4><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></h4>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Impactful Work:</strong> Make a real difference in the lives of children and their families.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Professional Growth:</strong> Opportunities for continuous learning and development.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Supportive Environment:</strong> Work within a collaborative and supportive team.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>If you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge and contribute to the wellbeing of children and their families, apply now to join our dedicated team!</p>\n<p>We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if the demands are required.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Grade I, SCP 31 - 35, Salary £40,476 - £44,711","publishDate":"2025-01-06T11:08:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-26T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/e2646bff-64ad-40fb-87c3-c66eed360914.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a62be0bb-e412-4a07-b616-4d181c49da35","title":"Supported Living Worker (Multiple Posts)","employer":"St Helens Borough Council","department":"","location":"St Helens Metropolitan Council","locationType":3,"description":"<p>We Are St Helens Borough Council</p>\n<p>Located in the heart of the Northwest close to Liverpool, Manchester and Lancashire, St Helens is a transformational Council which is passionate and ambitious for the communities we support. We provide a wide range of local authority services to the residents, businesses, schools, and visitors to the borough. We can only do this because of our highly valued, highly skilled workforce.</p>\n<p>Working together, our workplace vision and values guide our organisation, and the contribution of our workforce is key to our culture journey. Employees with us receive a wide range of benefits including well-being in work, financial benefits, ways of working and learning and development support.</p>\n<p>Making A Difference as a Supported Living Worker in Community Participation Services</p>\n<p>We are excited to offer several 10, 15 and 25 hour Support Worker vacancies in our Supported Living Service.</p>\n<p>Supported Living is a provider service that enables and supports adults with learning disabilities and complex needs in their own homes.</p>\n<p>Our overall aim and ethos are to promote positive fulfilling lives for Service Users, via social inclusion, choice, developing and promoting their independence in a person-centred way. They require support with direct personal care using safer people handling equipment where assessed. The role can often include supporting Service Users to manage their challenging behaviour by following risk assessments and risk management strategies, whilst maintaining and promoting their independence at all times.</p>\n<p>The client group we support require consistent intensive support, due to their level of learning disability and/or physical disabilities/behaviour. Some of our Service Users may experience problems in managing their complex behaviour; therefore, we adopt a multi-agency approach to help promote positive behaviour management, in the safest, ethical, and most appropriate way possible.</p>\n<p>This role will involve working from person centred support plans, risk assessments and the promotion of person-centred planning. Supported Living Workers will also be expected to follow all the policies and procedures that are in place e.g. safeguarding of vulnerable adult’s procedures and attend regular training.</p>\n<p>The role of Supported Living Worker requires total flexibility to support 25 Service Users living in 17 tenancies across the borough of St Helens. Shifts can include sleep in duties, waking nights and a variety of shift patterns e.g. an early shift can start from 7.30am and a late shift working up until 11pm. Some shifts mean a late shift followed by a sleep-in and an early shift the next day, which can equate to 24hrs over those two days. Shift patterns can change to meet the needs of the Service Users. Support Workers need to be flexible as you may need to work in various properties across the service. Shift work includes a proportion of weekend working and Bank holidays which are reflected on rotas.</p>\n<p>The hourly rate for this post is £13.26 to £13.47 per hour</p>\n<p>Applicants must have some experience of working with adults or children with a learning disability, and ideally possess an NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent and be willing to undertake all essential training to meet the Care Quality Commission Standards for the service. A driver with a driving license would be advantageous however, this is not essential.</p>\n<p>Although these posts are 10, 15 and 25 hours, there may be occasions to work additional hours to support the service whilst the team are on training, holidays, and sickness.</p>\n<p>As a Council employee you will benefit from paid holiday entitlements, occupational health support and access to other employee benefits.<br>We would recommend you call us before submitting your application to discuss the role, your interest and application form<br>Please contact Tracy Pickering, Supported Living Manager on 07857 602002 (or tracypickering@sthelens.gov.uk)</p>\n<p>You can review our full job description details, and person specification information here.</p>\n<p>This post is subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure</p>\n<p>Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications and encourage you to apply early, to avoid disappointment.</p>\n<p>Equality & Diversity</p>\n<p>St Helens Council respects and values the individuality that every employee brings. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation. Further information about Equality & Diversity at St Helens Council can be found here https://www.sthelens.gov.uk/equality</p>\n<p>St Helens Council is a Disability Confident Employer. This means that the Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within the interview/selection process</p>\n<p>NOLAN Principles of Conduct in Public Life.</p>\n<p>All Council employees are required to abide by the ethical standards embodied by the 7 Nolan Principles: Selflessness, Integrity, Objectivity, Accountability, Openness, Honesty, and Leadership</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£25584 to £25992 per annum, pro rata.","publishDate":"2025-01-06T11:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-20T11:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/7dce97d4-10bd-49b1-9ad9-a6ee636cdb14.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"c3065104-453c-429d-a1c6-dad04c1496c4","title":"School Crossing Patrol","employer":"Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council","department":"","location":"Wirral","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Band B</p>\n<p>Various Part Time hours per week, Term Time Only.</p>\n<p>Various locations</p>\n<p>In this role you will support the local community to travel safely on the journey to and from school.</p>\n<p>The Council is seeking enthusiastic, committed individuals who want to make a positive contribution to road safety in the Borough. If you are keen to improve road safety on local roads then we would like to hear from you. </p>\n<p>A School Crossing Patrols is employed to help children (and any adult who would like to be assisted) to cross the road at designated points, between specified times during term time. Uniform and training are provided. This post is term time only, with the hours on duty split across a morning and afternoon. We currently have a number of vacancies across the Borough. Expenses will be paid for travelling over 1 mile. </p>\n<p>Please telephone the Supervisors to discuss the current vacancies.</p>\n<p>This post is subject to Enhanced Child Level DBS check.</p>\n<p>Should you wish to discuss informally, please contact Kathy Hall on 0151 606 2151 / 2152. </p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£12.80 per hour","publishDate":"2025-01-06T07:05:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-02T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/b9784246-cfff-44a6-bc01-a54b2a6422d5.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"13c7846a-a48e-49ba-9386-6ce3ec052f5a","title":"Social Worker (CIRT)","employer":"Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council","department":"","location":"Wirral, Stein Centre, St Catherine's Hospital","locationType":2,"description":"<p>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.</p>\n<p>We are currently advertising for a Social Worker within the Community Integrated Response Team (CIRT); Urgent Community Response (UCR)- 2-hour response service. UCR team is co-located with NHS colleagues in St Catherine's Health Centre. UCR team works collaboratively across a multi-disciplinary team, which includes Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Community Paramedics, Virtual Frailty Ward professionals, Health Care Assistants and Social Care- An admission prevention service, providing people with urgent assessments, care and treatment in their own home for a short time. This service is for those people who may otherwise be at imminent risk of hospital admission.</p>\n<p>The Successful candidate will have a key role to play in supporting the delivery of the Personalisation and inclusion Pathways for Adults and Carers ensuring legal framework of the Care Act 2014. Wirral Council are using the 3 Conversations model (3C¿s) across all Adult Social Care teams. The ethos of the model is to identify individual’s strengths and aspirations to maximise their independence and wellbeing. If you are qualified Social Worker looking for a career where you can make a difference, this role is an ideal opportunity.</p>\n<p>Working Hours: 36 hours per week, various shift patterns (7.2 hour days) to cover 8am-8pm service, 7 days a week (weekends 9-5pm on a rota basis).</p>\n<p>We would like to offer a Social Worker the opportunity to join our team and contribute to the valuable work of our team.</p>\n<p>If you are interested in discussing the role further, please contact Team Manager Karen Kelly via email <a href=\"mailto:karenkelly@wirral.gov.uk\">karenkelly@wirral.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p>This post requires a DBS check. The Safer Recruitment & 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\">https://www.wirral.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/job-vacancies/safer-recruitment-and-employment</a></p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>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\">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p>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\">info@involvenorthwest.org.uk</a> or contact 0151 644 4500 or 0151 652 4349.</p>\n<p><strong>Working at Wirral</strong></p>\n<p>You’ll also want to know what it’s like to work here so, as a start:</p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>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\">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p><em>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.</em></p>\n<p><em>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.</em></p>\n<p><em>Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date.</em></p>\n<p><em>We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications.</em></p>\n<p><em>Applications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration.  Forms received via the post will not be processed.</em></p>\n<p><em>All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK.  Details of required documents can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of the Jobs page.</em></p>\n<p><em>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.</em></p>\n<p><em>We do not accept applications or CV’s from recruitment agencies, unless otherwise stated. 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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.</p>\n<p>We are currently accepting applications for an Experienced Social Workers for our Adult Safeguarding(MASH) Team.</p>\n<p>You will be responsible for the screening of adult safeguarding concerns and undertaking of section 42 enquiries as per Care Act duties.</p>\n<p>You will have a demonstrable ability to build positive working relationships with service users and professionals, as well as sound working knowledge of legislative frameworks and guidance relevant to safeguarding including the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act. </p>\n<p>We are a supportive and nurturing team, committed to staff development and progression to support you in achieving your ambitions. In this role you will have access to a range of learning and development opportunities provided by a dedicated Professional Standards Team, to both support your practice and to enable self-development and resilience building.</p>\n<p>This is an opportunity to develop excellent risk management skills, working closely with vulnerable adults and their families to deliver positive outcomes that put the persons views and wishes at the heart of our work.</p>\n<p>Don’t miss out on this fantastic next step in your social work career.</p>\n<p>Working Hours: 36 hours per week, various shift patterns (7.2 hour days) to cover 8am-8pm service, 7 days a week (weekends 9-5pm on a rota basis).</p>\n<p>We would like to offer a Social Worker the opportunity to join our team and contribute to the valuable work of our team.</p>\n<p>If you are interested in discussing the role further, please contact Team Manager Charlotte Cleary via email charlottecleary@wirral.gov.uk</p>\n<p>This post requires a DBS check. The Safer Recruitment & 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\">https://www.wirral.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/job-vacancies/safer-recruitment-and-employment</a></p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>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\">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p>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\">info@involvenorthwest.org.uk</a> or contact 0151 644 4500 or 0151 652 4349.</p>\n<p><strong>Working at Wirral</strong></p>\n<p>You’ll also want to know what it’s like to work here so, as a start:</p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>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. 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