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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.\nWhy Choose Sefton Council?\nAt 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:\n<ul>\n<li>\nSmall Teams, Big Impact: 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>\nManageable Caseloads: We understand the importance of work-life balance and the challenges of the social work profession. 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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.\nOur 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.\nWe are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘our colleagues’. \nOur Team:\nHalton Borough Council is seeking to recruit an experienced manager to lead our Children in Care and Care Leavers Team and our provider services of fostering, adoption and residential short-break unit.\nYour Contributions:\nThis is a key leadership role in which you will be responsible for delivering and transforming services to children and families across the borough. You will therefore have extensive and detailed knowledge of children’s services and an understanding of the legislative and statutory obligations relevant to such services.\nWith a proven track record in managing high quality, responsive and efficient services, you will have strong leadership skills and a clear vision that you are able to share and motivate and inspire others to adopt.\nYou will be responsible for reviewing and monitoring the Service’s performance against local, regional and national standards and key performance indicators so that necessary improvements are identified and implemented. You will therefore have demonstrable experience of performance monitoring and performance management systems, as well as an understanding of the agendas facing local government and how these might affect performance.\nYou will be able to adopt a collaborative approach with internal and external stakeholders, with experience of successfully using resources to work together in identifying and delivering a range of services to meet the community’s needs.\nAs the Head of Service, you will be authoritative in your advice and be able to analyse information and make judgements under pressure. In managing risk and implementing strategies you will be able to think laterally at both a strategic and operational level and meet challenges with creativity and innovation.\nYou will have experience of successfully controlling large budgets and will proactively manage, monitor and report on all the budgets allocated, securing financial efficiencies wherever possible.\nAs a systems leader of practice, you will support and embed the ongoing development of our systemic model of social work and ensure the workforce is skilled and able to evidence the impact of outstanding social work practice in achieving the best outcomes for our children in care and care leavers.\nIf this sounds like you and you’re passionate about making a difference in Halton, we’d love to hear from you.\nOur Offer:\nAside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:\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>\nNext Steps:\nAt 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 Katherine Appleton (<a href=\"mailto:Katherine.Appleton@halton.gov.uk\">Katherine.Appleton@halton.gov.uk</a>).\nInterviews will provisionally take place on Tuesday 1st April 2025.\nAt 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>\nPlease refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values.\nWe reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. 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AiM provides all statutory adoption functions including recruitment and assessment of adopters, family finding for children and adoption support\nWe have one part time Social Worker post within the AiM Recruitment and Assessment Team. This post is for preparing and assessing potential adopters, training, report writing, attending AiM Adoption Panel, supporting adopters with children placed and working in an experienced adoption recruitment team\nThe post is 18 hours. Agile working is implemented in AiM \nYou will need to be qualified and professionally registered as a social worker and have an understanding of the statutory guidance, legislation and research relating to adoption. \nGood assessment skills and an understanding of adoption social work practice and processes are required for this post, along with a good understanding of adopted children's needs and the ability to work collaboratively with Local Authority Social Workers as well as an understanding of Children Looked After policies and procedures. \nAt Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working. For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time.\nWe promote applications from all sections of the community, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.\nWe reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.\nAt Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact: Elaine Jamieson at elaine.jamieson@adoptioninmerseyside.co.uk / 07769285241 or alternatively Tamsen Stokes at tamsen.stokes@adoptioninmerseyside.co.uk / 07966639181\nShortlsiting will take place w/c 01 April 2025 and interviews are likely to be held on 24 April 2025\nIf you are interested in this vacancy, please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. 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These tours will take place at 4pm on:\n<ul>\n<li>Monday 24th March</li>\n<li>Tuesday 29th April</li>\n<li>Wednesday 21st May</li>\n</ul>\nPlease email <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@abbeyschool.com\">recruitment@abbeyschool.com</a> if you wish to attend. Alternatively, you can call our main school number on 01244 960 000 to express your interest in attending. 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Chester offers professionals an idyllic setting to achieve a balanced and fulfilling lifestyle.\nAdditional Benefits:\n<ul>\n<li>Paid holidays - Learning Mentors are not required to work when the school is closed over half terms, Easter, Christmas, and summer holidays - the annual salary is split between 12 months and paid monthly.</li>\n<li>Competitive salary</li>\n<li>Suite of staff benefits including pension scheme</li>\n<li>Technology appropriate for your job</li>\n<li>Comprehensive staff training programme</li>\n<li>Access to WeCare which is a 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programme and much more.</li>\n<li>Access to MediCash program for wellbeing benefits</li>\n<li>The opportunity to shape and improve the life chances of pupils with a disability, and in so doing, extend the prospect of an improved quality of life for family members and others</li>\n</ul>\nFor further information please visit <a href=\"https://www.abbeyschool.com/learning-mentor\">https://www.abbeyschool.com/learning-mentor/</a>\n<a href=\"https://www.abbeyschool.com/learning-mentor\">ning-mentor/</a>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£23,539 - £27,563 - (Not pro-rata, meaning salary is split evenly across each calendar month)","publishDate":"2025-03-06T12:57:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-22T07:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/d3ce4065-219d-4567-8d9d-7d1708248bcf.JPG","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"3f84853a-b418-489b-9ff7-0ece6aee2422","title":"Social Worker - Cared For Team","employer":"Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council","department":"","location":"Magdalen House","locationType":3,"description":"Start the New Year with a Rewarding Career: Join Our Children’s Social Services Team!\nAre 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.\nWhy Choose Sefton Council?\nAt 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:\n<ul>\n<li>\nSmall Teams, Big Impact: 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>\nManageable Caseloads: 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>\nStrong Supervision and Support: 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>\nCommitment to Excellence: 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>\nAs a Sefton Employee, You Will Receive:\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>\nBe Part of Something Exciting in the New Year\nJoin Sefton now and be part of something exciting and new as we continue our improvement journey. 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Come join us and be part of our success.\nWe are looking to recruit a Social Care Team Manager for our Children’s Child Protection Team. Our Child Protection teams are responsible for duty, assessment, Children In Need and Child Protection. Our transfer point to our Cared for Children team is at first hearing.\nAre you passionate about safeguarding children.\nDo you have the skills and experience to deliver a robust decision-making team via supervision and support from you as a leader. Are you a qualified social worker with management experience?\nDo you enjoy taking on a new challenge each day and working within a fast-paced environment.\nIf so, you may be the perfect candidate for this role.\nAt Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working. 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In this pivotal role, you will manage, develop, and inspire a team of social workers to deliver high-quality services that safeguard and promote the welfare of those in need.\nKey Responsibilities:\n<ul>\n<li>Lead and develop a social work team to ensure the delivery of high-quality services.</li>\n<li>Safeguard and promote the welfare of vulnerable children, young people, and their families.</li>\n<li>Manage the reputation of the Service and the Council.</li>\n<li>Respond to new challenges, priorities, and requirements while maintaining statutory obligations.</li>\n<li>Utilise resources effectively to achieve the best outcomes.</li>\n<li>Drive practice development and implement changes into operational service improvement plans.</li>\n<li>Measure actual service delivery against improvement plans.</li>\n</ul>\n \nQualifications and Skills:\n<ul>\n<li>Strong leadership and team development skills.</li>\n<li>Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.</li>\n<li>Ability to manage resources effectively and respond to changing priorities.</li>\n<li>Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.</li>\n</ul>\n \nWhy Join Us? At Sefton Council, we are committed to providing a supportive and collaborative work environment. You will have the opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of vulnerable children and their families. We offer competitive salaries, professional development opportunities, and a chance to be part of a dedicated team that values innovation and excellence.\nHow to Apply: If you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge and make a difference in your community, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application, detailing your suitability for the role.\nJoin us at Sefton Council and be a part of a team that is dedicated to improving lives and creating a brighter future for our community.\nWe reserve the right to close this advert early if the demand is met.\nProvisional Interview Date - 09/04/25","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Grade L (42 - 43) £51,802 - £52,805","publishDate":"2025-03-04T12:32:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-18T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/e6ba8414-a2fa-43a7-bb16-cb4492e6947a.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"da0c838d-f9b2-4c5a-b26e-87e253e90cf3","title":"Social Worker - Newly Qualified and Qualified & Experienced","employer":"Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council","department":"","location":"Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council, Magdalen House","locationType":3,"description":"Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council\nSalary: Grade H, SCP 26 - 30, £36,124 to £39,513 and Grade I, SCP 31 - 35, £40,476 to £44,711 per annum\nLocation: Magdalen House, Bootle\nContract: Permanent\nWorking Pattern: Full Time\nHours: 36 hours per week.\nDBS Check: Enhanced\nAn exciting opportunity has arisen in the Adult Social Care Service within Sefton Council for registered social workers to join the South area team, based at Magdalen House, Bootle.\n \nThe role\nYou will be working in a generic adult social care team, providing a service to residents with a variety of needs. You will complete assessments of social care needs and develop support plans for individuals; complete assessments for NHS Continuing Healthcare; support hospital discharges and attend a variety of different multi-disciplinary team meetings. You will complete safeguarding enquiries and may be involved with Court work. \nYou will be a motivated, enthusiastic, and experienced social worker, with a range of skills and a desire to work in adult social care. You will be based at Southport Town Hall, with an opportunity for some hybrid working, as part of a very supportive and experienced team of social workers and community assessors. You will receive regular professional supervision and have access to a range of training and development opportunities. If you are newly qualified, we will support you to complete the requirements of the ASYE programme.\nIf you would like to speak to someone about this vacancy, please feel free to contact Katherine Fussell on 07779 873 704 or Karla Formby on 07773096584.\nProvisional interview dates: 31/03/25 and 01/04/25\n \nWho are we?\nSefton is a diverse and exciting local authority that is on a journey of aspiration and ambition as it works towards delivering its exciting Sefton 2030 Vision. This journey is shared with our partners and communities as we strive to ensure Sefton is a confident and connected Borough.\n \nSefton as a Place to Live and Work\nBoasting 22 miles of stunning coastline, Sefton is a leading coastal tourist destination with a flourishing visitor economy. Spanning the busy Port of Liverpool, the famous Antony Gormley’s ‘Another Place’ installation, attractive beaches and dunes, to the resort town of Southport, the diversity of the Borough provides a unique mix of urban and natural setting.\nThis is a diverse and exciting Borough where people can enjoy a great work-life balance. With excellent transport links, Sefton is well placed for accessing cities across the Northwest, including Liverpool, Manchester and areas such as the Wirral, Halton and Knowsley.\nThis is an exciting time to come and work with us. We want to hear from people who possess drive and passion. We need committed Social Workers to support our development, improvement plans and outcomes for vulnerable adults in our community.\n \nOur Vision and Journey so far….\nSefton Adult Social Care have high aspirations for the service to work with our most vulnerable residents to complete excellent person-centred and high-quality assessments, the outcomes of which will positively impact on well-being and support people to live healthier lives. We are in the process of expanding our early intervention and prevention offer to our residents, using innovative approaches and the latest technological solutions. Sefton Adult Social Care have an ethos of coproducing and codesigning services with our residents and stakeholders to ensure they meet the needs of our service users whilst ensuring that we respect people’s dignity, rights, and choices. As a service we recognise the importance of increasing choice enabling people to have control over their lives, and we are committed to improving outcomes and maximising independence of our service users.\n \nWhat we require from you:\nSocial Work Degree or equivalent Social Work Qualification\nCurrent registration with Social Work England\nHigh aspirations to improve the lives our most vulnerable residents.\nExceptional knowledge of the Care Act.\nAbility to manage your own workload and to work independently as well as in a team.\nAbility to make person centred, complex decisions, using evidence-based tools and analysis.\nAbility to understand and demonstrate a commitment to equality and diversity.\nAbility to effectively undertake partnership working with all our stakeholders and further develop these relationships.\nCommitment to your own personal development and professional growth.\n \nOur offer to you\nTo be part of an established, caring, and welcoming team\nManageable caseloads\nAccess to good quality, monthly, reflective supervision\nA comprehensive induction programmes.\nA wide variety of career progression routes bespoke to individual training and development needs as identified in annual PDRs.\nPartnership with Research in Practice, providing access to online webinars, podcasts and materials linked to the latest research and policy updates to support your CPD and inform evidence-based reports.\n28 days annual leave rising to 33 days after 5 years continual service plus 8 bank holidays.\nEnhanced sick pay, maternity/adoption leave pay and maternity support leave schemes.\nExcellent pension scheme.\nOpportunities for agile/flexible working\nAccess to free eye tests and where appropriate, contribution towards spectacles.\nDiscounted gym membership with all Active Sefton gyms.\nCycle to work scheme.\nAccess to local benefits and discounts on products and services\nHybrid working e.g. the ability to work from home or office for some part of the working week.\nOccupational Health Service available to advise on work related health issues.\nCommitment to supporting your emotional and mental health with access to a free and confidential employee counselling service.\nAssistance with relocation if eligible.\nAccess to our Professional Practice Forum.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Grade H/I SCP 26 - 35, Salary £36,124 - £44,711","publishDate":"2025-03-03T15:26:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-21T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/da9c7859-5bac-4587-b2e1-3a79307aabda.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"afe66909-efd5-4b58-80cb-eb7fdbd694d6","title":"Social Worker, Experienced Social Worker (Children's)","employer":"Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council","department":"","location":"Mallory, 2 Alice Ker Square","locationType":2,"description":"Grade PO2 - PO6\nWirral is home to vibrant, energetic and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making Wirral a better place. The council and its partners have pledged to #BeTheDifference.\nWe’ve got ambitious targets to meet by 2025. To achieve everything we have promised to our residents, we need people who are driven and ready to deliver the very best for our communities - #BeTheDifference.\nWe are currently accepting applications for Social Workers and Experienced Social Workers.\nHelp us be the difference for children and young people. \nWirral is a great place to work. We are a supportive and nurturing council, committed to developing and progressing our social care workforce so that they can achieve their ambition and thrive.\nWirral children and young people are at the heart of everything we do. We want to make Wirral great for children and their families and we are looking for excellent social workers to join our #bethedifference campaign to improve outcomes for children and young people.\nThis is an opportunity to develop core child in need and child protection skills, working closely with children, young people and their families and developing child-centred, co-produced plans which reflect aspirations and sustainability for families.\nIn this role you will have access to a range of learning and development opportunities provided by a dedicated Practice Improvement Team both to support your work with children and families but also to enable self-development and resilience building.\nYou will also be provided with the right tools and working infrastructure which will allow you to work flexibly around your own needs as well as the needs of children and families enabling you to maximise efficiency and meet tight deadlines without overburdening process and bureaucracy. \nHere in Wirral we don’t just offer a competitive salary but a host of additional benefits which makes Wirral great. As an employee, you will be part of our collective family, involved in a programme of thought-provoking and relevant staff engagement events, led by visible leaders and managers. You will have access to a bespoke wellbeing programme tailored to the needs of Social Care employees and responsive to the challenging and difficult circumstances you encounter.\nDo you want to help #BeTheDifference for children young people and families?\nClick below and tell us why.\nWe have vacancies in:\nAssessment and Intervention (Child in Need Team)\nAssessment and Intervention (Court Teams)\nPermanence Teams\nPlease state on your application which team you are interested in.\nThe successful applicant must have the ability to converse with members of the public and provide advice in accurate, spoken English\nIf you would like to see other Social work based roles we offer, follow this link: https://ats-wirraljobs.jgp.co.uk/vacancies?ga_client_id=148a542e-d530-47a4-83e7-778e5b01b032&job_type=social+worker&ticket=ST-17065271612762-gT0zwkQHs3ol0lowgO81AhPMXYYNN67Als2u0Swz\nThis post is subject to Enhanced Level DBS check.\nThe 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.\nPlease 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.\nPlease 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.\nIt 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\nApplications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date.\nWe reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications.\nAll applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK. \nThe 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.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£37,938 - £44,711","publishDate":"2025-03-03T10:09:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-30T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/122f067d-d52d-47a9-bfa0-eaf3342433db.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"2ddf3dec-578f-47ca-b204-d60562dd82b6","title":"Social Worker, Experienced Social Worker (MASH)","employer":"Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council","department":"","location":"Wirral, Mallory, 2 Alice Ker Square","locationType":2,"description":"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.\nWe are currently accepting applications for an Experienced Social Workers for our Adult Safeguarding(MASH) Team.\nYou will be responsible for the screening of adult safeguarding concerns and undertaking of section 42 enquiries as per Care Act duties.\nYou 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. \nWe 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.\nThis 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.\nDon’t miss out on this fantastic next step in your social work career.\nWorking Hours: 36 hours per week, various shift patterns (7.2 hour days) to cover 9-5pm Monday to Friday.\nWe would like to offer a Social Worker the opportunity to join our team and contribute to the valuable work of our team.\nIf you are interested in discussing the role further, please contact Team Manager Charlotte Cleary via email charlottecleary@wirral.gov.uk\nThis 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>\nThe 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.\nPlease 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.\nIf 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>\nIf 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.\nWorking at Wirral\nYou’ll also want to know what it’s like to work here so, as a start:\nOur 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.\nWe 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.\nWe 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.\nWe 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.\nEach 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.\nWe 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>\nPlease 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.\nIt 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.\nApplications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date.\nWe reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications.\nApplications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration. Forms received via the post will not be processed.\nAll 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.\nThe 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.\nWe do not accept applications or CV’s from recruitment agencies, unless otherwise stated. Therefore, any candidates submitted via a recruitment agency will not be considered for this role.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£37,938 - £44,711","publishDate":"2025-03-03T09:14:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-31T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/2a9248b8-af94-4af1-a9c5-522203921876.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"953bc930-20f8-4806-afce-191d8cd84e3b","title":"Social Worker (CIRT)","employer":"Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council","department":"","location":"Wirral, Stein Centre, St Catherine's Hospital","locationType":2,"description":"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.\nWe 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.\nThe 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.\nWorking 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).\nWe would like to offer a Social Worker the opportunity to join our team and contribute to the valuable work of our team.\nIf 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>\nThis 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>\nThe 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.\nPlease 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.\nIf 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>\nIf 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.\nWorking at Wirral\nYou’ll also want to know what it’s like to work here so, as a start:\nOur 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.\nWe 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.\nWe 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.\nWe 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.\nEach 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.\nWe 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>\nPlease 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.\nIt 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.\nApplications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date.\nWe reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications.\nApplications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration. Forms received via the post will not be processed.\nAll 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.\nThe 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.\nWe do not accept applications or CV’s from recruitment agencies, unless otherwise stated. Therefore, any candidates submitted via a recruitment agency will not be considered for this role.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£37,938 - £44,711","publishDate":"2025-02-27T13:18:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-31T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/00398d46-2062-49c8-9324-77929fa745b9.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"cf3d084b-2de7-4396-957a-6cb0dedd76e3","title":"Experienced Social Worker (Children's Services)","employer":"Knowsley Council","department":"","location":"Nutgrove Villa, Westmorland Road, Huyton , Knowsley , L36 6GA, Hybrid Working, Free Parking","locationType":2,"description":"Are you a Qualified Social Worker?\nDo you want to make a difference to the lives of Children and Families through effective Social Care? Do you want to be part of a team that cares and will value your knowledge, experience and you as a person? Then Knowsley Children’s Services could be the place for you. \nBe part of what we are building. \nFollowing our recent Ofsted inspection, our Children’s Social Care Services (CSC) department are on an improvement journey - one we would love you to join us on! \nWant to work with: \n<ul>\n<li>A friendly, supportive team who genuinely cares about their employees?</li>\n<li>A smaller local authority in easy commuting distance from across the North West with hybrid working options?</li>\n<li>Somewhere you can really make a difference to the lives of our Children and Young People</li>\n</ul>\n \nThen this may be the role for you... \nWe have high aspirations for our children and young people and are determined to work together to make the necessary improvements and get to ‘good’ whilst always aiming higher. This is an exciting time to join our service - improving CSC is one of the Council’s main priorities; there’s significant investment in the service, expertise on-hand and opportunities for you to make a real difference; helping to shape the future delivery of CSC for the benefit of our children and young people. \nIf you choose to join us, you will be coming to an inclusive, supportive, and friendly team.  We have a new engaging and ambitious leadership team in place, who will ensure that you work in an environment where you feel recognised, valued, and listened to.  As a service we offer flexible working, manageable caseloads and a vast array of employee benefits details of which can be found below.  We welcome you to come and join us on this exciting journey– in return we promise to support, develop, and help you achieve your goals. \n \nWe are looking for Experienced Social Workers across all of our services including Children with Disabilities, Child Protection, Fostering and our Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub Team.\nTo be successful you will be a qualified, experienced social worker and you will be professionally registered with Social Work England. You will be committed to making a difference for Children, Young People and their families and you’ll be a great communicator able to quickly build good relationships. It’s important you actively invest in your continuous professional development, and we will support you to do this. \n \nOur offer to you: \n<ul>\n<li>\nWe are a Disability Confident Employer, meaning we offer Inclusive & accessible recruitment, offering an interview to disabled people, providing reasonable adjustments, & supporting existing employees. </li>\n<li>\nFlexible working, Hybrid working arrangements & family friendly initiatives; Our flexible working scheme allows you to manage your hours & plan your life more easily. We will consider requests for flexible working.  For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time.</li>\n<li>\nGenerous Holiday Entitlement: starting at 28 days leave with an option to buy additional 10 days leave </li>\n<li>\nManageable Workloads - directors of our service work closely with the Heads of Service & Team Managers to ensure caseloads are manageable & you are supported. </li>\n<li>\nDifferentiated sickness absence for individuals living with a disability. </li>\n<li>\nMenopause policy supporting women in the workplace. </li>\n<li>\nLocal Government Pension Scheme </li>\n<li>\nNewly Developed Bespoke Four-Week Induction Programme </li>\n<li>\nHigh Quality IT Kit supporting agile working arrangements </li>\n<li>\nLearning & Career Development: We have a wide range of blended learning opportunities available to all employees, which will be relevant to your job & progression </li>\n<li>\nSupportive Practice Improvement Team – we have a team of experienced staff who build positive working relationships with staff to work alongside you to embed learning from audits or reviews.</li>\n<li>\nA range of Workers Groups, , Black & Minority Workers' Group, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Forum, Neurodiverse Staff Support Group. </li>\n<li>\nWell-being Support: We want to improve the well-being of our employees both in & out of the workplace </li>\n<li>\nApprenticeship Offer </li>\n<li>\nSecondment Opportunities </li>\n<li>\nMyTime – our monthly supervisions scheduled with you. This is your one-to-one time solely focused on your career development </li>\n<li>\nReflective Supervision - 4 weekly </li>\n<li>\nAccess to Signs of Safety Group Supervision </li>\n<li>\nNewly Developed Progression Pathway </li>\n<li>\nLearning at Work Week: A yearly celebration awards to recognise & celebrate individual practice across the council</li>\n<li>\nVisible and accessible Leadership including Monthly Principal Social Worker (PSW) drop-in sessions </li>\n<li>\nThemed Practice Learning Week: Providing a range of bitesize learning opportunities. </li>\n<li>\nCurrently Offering Free Parking </li>\n<li>\nCycle to Work Scheme: We are committed to greener transport solutions. Our scheme entitles you to significant discounts on the price of a new bike & safety equipment. </li>\n<li>Bank holidays</li>\n<li>\nEye Tests: We provide all display screen users with a free eye test on request. We have a corporate eye care scheme which includes a contribution to the cost of glasses </li>\n<li>\nFree Refreshments – Tea, Coffee and Milk</li>\n<li>\nDiscounted Gym Membership </li>\n<li>\nCredit Union Membership </li>\n<li>\nVIVUP Discounts & Savings The program offers a staff discount scheme. </li>\n</ul>\n \nPlease note that sponsorship is not available for this post\n \nApplication Process \nWe promote applications from all sections of the community, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce. \nAt Knowsley we value our applicants and want you to feel well-informed and welcome. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact Laverne Bell-Jones on Tel: 07553620733 / Laura Knights on Tel: 07553619228 \n \nIf you are interested in any of these vacancies, please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. 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Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester.\nOur 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.\nWe are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘our colleagues’. \nOur Team:\nOur Care Leavers Team are a caring, supportive unit, who are dedicated to improving the lives of our service users and providing them with an easy and effective transition to independent living.\nYour Contributions:\nAs an Outreach Worker, you will assist in the provision of services to enhance the ability for all young people leaving care and so enable them to realise their full potential and become successful in all aspects of their lives.\nSome responsibilities include:\n<ul>\n<li>Providing person-centered support to help young people develop independent living skills and integrate into their communities.</li>\n<li>Delivering housing support, including tenancy-ready courses, preventative work, and interventions.</li>\n<li>Facilitating the care leaver drop-in and hub, ensuring access to essential services and support.</li>\n<li>Building strong relationships with young people, advocating for their rights, wellbeing, and best interests.</li>\n<li>Maintaining records and working collaboratively with Personal Advisors, partner agencies, and other professionals to ensure effective service delivery.</li>\n</ul>\nIf you’re passionate about supporting young people and making a difference, we’d love to hear from you!\nOur Offer:\nAside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:\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>\nNext Steps:\nAt 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 Emma Wright – Emma.Wright@halton.gov.uk\nInterviews will provisionally take place W/C 24th March.\nAt 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>\nPlease refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values.\nWe reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. 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Nestled in the heart of Chester, our historic Grade II* listed building blends timeless beauty with modern, high-tech learning facilities.\nSpecialist Speech and Language Therapist\nJoin our team as a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist and make a meaningful impact on the lives of our pupils. Work alongside a dedicated team of professionals who share your passion for making a lasting difference.\n<ul>\n<li>Full time</li>\n<li>Starting salary from £37,338 depending on skills and experience</li>\n<li>Start Date: As soon as possible</li>\n</ul>\n \nPlease note that this role is not suitable for newly qualified Speech and Language Therapists. This role would be suitable for candidates with knowledge and experience in line with agenda for change band 6. We would also consider applications from individuals looking for a band 5/6 development post.\n \nWhat you will do\n<ul>\n<li>Deliver specialised speech, language, and communication support to children and young people (aged 4-19) with complex autism, learning difficulties, and behaviours that challenge, within a school setting. </li>\n<li>Collaborate as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure every pupil's needs are understood, accurately planned for, and closely monitored.</li>\n<li>Empower teaching staff with expert advice to support pupils' communication development, driving the best possible outcomes for children and young people.</li>\n<li>Provide both direct and indirect therapy to individuals and groups of pupils, ensuring tailored care and support.</li>\n</ul>\n \nWho we’re looking for\n<ul>\n<li>A qualified Speech and Language Therapist with HCPC registration</li>\n<li>Experience working with children with autism and complex needs, or transferrable skills from similar fields</li>\n<li>A commitment to evidence-based practices and a passion for helping children thrive</li>\n</ul>\n \nIf you’re ready to make a profound impact, download our recruitment pack for a full job description and person specification. The ideal candidate will meet the essential criteria listed.\nPlease see <a href=\"https://abbeyschool.com/job/speech-and-language-therapist\">https://abbeyschool.com/job/speech-and-language-therapist/</a> for more information \nWhy join Abbey School?\nJoin Something Exceptional: Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a supportive, innovative environment dedicated to delivering pupil-centred care.\nState-of-the-Art Resources: Join our team and benefit from cutting-edge facilities to support our pupils, and innovative tools designed to support and enhance your professional growth.\nProfessional Development: Benefit from specialised training in supporting pupils with autism and complex needs, along with ongoing CPD opportunities to propel your career forward.\nInspiring Location: Discover the unique quality of life in Chester, where a vibrant cultural scene meets rich history, scenic beauty, and a thriving economic hub. Chester offers professionals an idyllic setting to achieve a balanced and fulfilling lifestyle\nAdditional Benefits:\n<ul>\n<li>Competitive salary</li>\n<li>Suite of staff benefits including pension scheme</li>\n<li>Technology appropriate for your job</li>\n<li>Comprehensive staff training programme</li>\n<li>Access to WeCare which is a 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programme and much more.</li>\n<li>Access to MediCash program for wellbeing benefits</li>\n<li>Refer-a-friend bonus scheme </li>\n<li>The opportunity to shape and improve the life chances of pupils with a disability, and in so doing, extend the prospect of an improved quality of life for family members and others</li>\n</ul>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Starting salary from £37,338 depending on skills and experience","publishDate":"2025-02-17T14:26:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-22T08:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/603dc7d9-b48c-41ee-ab0d-a1ff00e432d9.JPG","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"9cc82228-382d-4a17-bbf7-599189327dc2","title":"Policy, Procedure, and Standards Implementation Officer","employer":"Liverpool City Council","department":"","location":"Liverpool","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2>Job title: Policy, Procedure, and Standards Implementation Officer Location: Cunard Building/City WideA bit about us:Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet by 2025 and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities. Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do. Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, affordable housing, stunning waterfront, and our beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!Our Children and Young People’s Service is on an exciting journey and the recently created Children’s Workforce Academy is at the forefront of driving high quality practice across the holistic children’s practice system. This role is part of our ongoing commitment to the development of the Children’s Workforce Academy in implementing its Operating Model to support the practice system to deliver impact and focused outcomes for our children, young people and their networks via building a sustainable foundation of support to our holistic workforce. This is a great opportunity to be part of an aspirational and forward-thinking portfolio, with a priority of ensuring the workforce are equipped with the skills, experience, and knowledge to promote and enable change.The role: <ul>\n<li>As our Policy, Procedure and Standards Implementation Officer, you will develop, revise, and implement policies, procedures, and standards across a children’s practice system in keeping within the Children and Young People’s Service Model of Practice and support the development, revision and implementation of policies, procedures, and standards across the Local Safeguarding Children’s Partnership</li>\n<li>The Policy, Procedure, and Standards Implementation Officer will hold a degree in a related field (social care, youth work, teaching, policy development) or equivalent experience, and be confident in working with a range of professionals within the local authority and across the partnership</li>\n<li>As our Policy, Procedure, and Standards Implementation Officer, you will support the implementation of the holistic Model of Practice through the development of policies, procedures, and standards and will allocate, supervise, and manage work instruction across the practice system for activity associated with policy, procedure and standards activity</li>\n</ul>Our offer to you:<ul>\n<li>\n35 hour working week with hybrid working model</li>\n<li>\nAt least 31 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 35 after 5 years’ service (pro-rata if part time) – option to purchase further days</li>\n<li>\nAgile working – A “Flexibility First” approach to agile working where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception</li>\n<li>\nPart of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme</li>\n<li>\nProgression – opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning</li>\n<li>\nHealth and Wellbeing – offer including Employee Assistance Programme</li>\n<li>\nCycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes \n</li>\n<li>\nDrive Time – a salary sacrifice car lease scheme</li>\n<li>Family friendly policies with enhanced leave </li>\n<li>Discounted gym memberships </li>\n<li>Employee Volunteering Scheme </li>\n<li>Medicash </li>\n</ul>Next steps:Closing date: midnight on Sunday 16 March 2025Interviews are provisionally scheduled for Friday 28 March 2025.If you would like to discuss the role further, please contact Harriet Cadman, Recruitment & Retention Lead, via <a href=\"mailto:harriet.cadman@liverpool.gov.uk\">harriet.cadman@liverpool.gov.uk</a>.Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at recruitment@liverpool.gov.ukAlthough we advertise on Jobs go public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council! 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This journey is shared with our partners and communities as we strive to ensure Sefton is a confident and connected Borough.\nSefton as a Place to Live and Work\nBoasting 22 miles of stunning coastline, Sefton is a leading coastal tourist destination with a flourishing visitor economy. Spanning the busy Port of Liverpool, the famous Antony Gormley’s ‘Another Place’ installation, attractive beaches and dunes, to the resort town of Southport, the diversity of the Borough provides a unique mix of urban and natural setting.\nThis is a diverse and exciting Borough where people can enjoy a great work-life balance. With excellent transport links, Sefton is well placed for accessing cities across the Northwest, including Liverpool, Manchester and areas such as the Wirral, Halton and Knowsley.\nThis is an exciting time to come and work with us. We want to hear from people who possess drive and passion. 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Sefton Adult Social Care have an ethos of coproducing and codesigning services with our residents and stakeholders to ensure they meet the needs of our service users whilst ensuring that we respect people’s dignity, rights, and choices. As a service we recognise the importance of increasing choice enabling people to have control over their lives, and we are committed to improving outcomes and maximising independence of our service users.\nThis is a critical juncture in time for Sefton and its Integration Journey. We have established the Sefton Partnership, bringing together Health and Social Care in Sefton to plan, resource, deliver and continually improve Health and Care Services with the ambition of improving the Health and Wellbeing of our residents, reducing duplication and unwarranted variation, driving up quality and improving the experience of those that need our Care and Support. Being part of our dedicated Social Care workforce means being a key part of achieving this, working across boundaries to act as one team with the outcome of the individual at our heart.\nSafeguarding Team\nAn exciting opportunity has arisen in the Adult Social Care’s Safeguarding team. 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Where there’s a big focus on continuous learning and career progression?\nThe 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. \nWe are currently recruiting for both Social Workers and Advanced Social Workers for our DAT Team. \nWe 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.\nWe 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.\nWe 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.\nYou 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.\nWe 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.\nHalton 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.\nSocial Worker posts are all subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure and Social Work England Registration.\nFor an informal discussion about our Social Work posts, please contact Sarah Ellison, Head of Service, on 0151 511 7270.\nPlease note that Halton Borough Council is unable to offer or support any form of UK VISA sponsorship\nWe are actively reviewing applications throughout the duration of this advert and keen to invite shortlisted candidates for interview asap. Therefore please do not hesitate to submit your application asap and enjoy the many benefits of working for Halton Borough Council. \nThe Market Supplement applicable to the advertised role is as follows: \nFor salaries of HBC 7 and HBC8 - £2,710 per annum\nFor salaries of HBC 9 - £3,710 per annum\nMarket Supplement's may be subject to early removal should there be rational to do so.\nAt 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. 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Our recent inadequate grading is a part of our story that we own with transparency and resolve. With a new senior leadership team in place, alongside an already committed workforce, this is an incredibly exciting time to join us and be a part of shaping, building, and developing our services. We are turning this challenge into an opportunity for profound and lasting change.\nTo help us respond to the challenge, we're seeking dedicated and passionate Social Workers and Advanced Social Workers who see opportunity in adversity and are driven by a deep commitment to bettering the lives of our children and families in Halton. We want to be clear there will be challenges, but if you’re committed to this, we believe the rewards will be worthwhile. We are looking for Social Workers who are committed and passionate about social work and who are motivated to be with us on this journey.\nOur ambition is to make Halton the best place to practice and develop as a Social Worker. With this in mind, we are looking for individuals who are committed and excited about building and improving services for our families. We welcome both ASYEs and experienced Social Workers to join our team.\nWhy join us?\n<ul>\n<li>\nBe part of a transformation: This is more than just a job—it's a chance to be a key player in turning our services around. Your skills, insights, and energy will be crucial in driving the change we need.</li>\n<li>\nInvestment in services: We recognise that in order for good Social Work practice to flourish, our offer of services needs to improve. As a Local Authority, we are already committed to developing our contextual safeguarding service, edge of care, and family network coordinators, to name just a few.</li>\n<li>\nSupportive environment: We understand the complexities and demands of Social Work. We offer a supportive, collaborative environment where you will have the opportunity to work alongside many of the great Social Workers and managers within our service. Our managers support a small number of Social Workers to ensure that they can provide the required and appropriate level of support.</li>\n<li>\nProfessional development: We are committed to investing in our team with continuous training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and career.</li>\n</ul>\nWhat we need from you:\n<ul>\n<li>\nPassion and resilience: We’re looking for individuals who are not just looking for a job, but are passionate about making a positive difference and committed to transforming our service.</li>\n<li>\nStrong ethical foundation: A deep commitment to ethical practice and a compassionate approach are essential as we work to rebuild trust and deliver high-quality support to those in need.</li>\n<li>\nCommitment to continuous improvement: Continuous improvement is one of our core values in Halton. Whether we are inadequate or outstanding, we believe that improvement should never stop, so we are seeking Social Workers who are aligned with this.</li>\n</ul>\nReady to Make a Difference?\nIf you're ready to step up, bring your expertise, and be a part of our transformative journey, we want to hear from you. Join us in not just improving our services, but in shaping a brighter future for our community.\nApply now and be part of the change. 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Social Worker in Children's Social Care - Cared For Team

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

Grade H/I SCP 26 - 35, Salary £36,124 - £44,711

Magdalen House (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Experienced Social Worker x 2 [Continuing Health Care]

Knowsley Council

£41,511 - £42,708 per annum

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council, Municipal Buildings, Huyton, L36 9UX, Hybrid Working, Free Parking (Hybrid)

Posted 2 days ago

Head of Service for Children in Care & Care Leavers

Halton Borough Council

£71,140 - £85,470

Halton Borough Council (On-Site)

Posted 8 days ago

Experienced Social Worker (Adoption)

Knowsley Council

£41,511 to £42,708 pro rata, per annum

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council, Municipal Buildings, Huyton, L36 9UX (On-Site)

Posted 8 days ago

SEND School Teaching Assistant

Abbey School

£23,539 - £27,563 - (Not pro-rata, meaning salary is split evenly across each calendar month)

Chester (On-Site)

Posted 8 days ago

Closing in 5 days

Social Worker - Cared For Team

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

Grade H/I SCP 26 - 35, Salary £36,124 - £44,711

Magdalen House (On-Site)

Posted 9 days ago

Closing in 5 days

Children's Social Care Team Manager

Knowsley Council

£51,802 - £52,805 per annum

Nutgrove Villa, Westmorland Road, Huyton , Knowsley , L36 6GA, Hybrid Working, Free Parking (Hybrid)

Posted 9 days ago

Closing in 4 days

Learning and Development Lead for the Safeguarding Adults Board

Knowsley Council

£45,718 - £46,731 per annum

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council, Municipal Buildings, Huyton, L36 9UX, Hybrid Working (Hybrid)

Posted 10 days ago

Closing in 4 days

Team Manager - Support & Protect

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

Grade L (42 - 43) £51,802 - £52,805

Magdalen House (On-Site)

Posted 10 days ago

Social Worker - Newly Qualified and Qualified & Experienced

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

Grade H/I SCP 26 - 35, Salary £36,124 - £44,711

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council, Magdalen House (On-Site)

Posted 11 days ago

Social Worker, Experienced Social Worker (Children's)

Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council

£37,938 - £44,711

Mallory, 2 Alice Ker Square (Hybrid)

Posted 11 days ago

Social Worker, Experienced Social Worker (MASH)

Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council

£37,938 - £44,711

Wirral, Mallory, 2 Alice Ker Square (Hybrid)

Posted 11 days ago

Social Worker (CIRT)

Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council

£37,938 - £44,711

Wirral, Stein Centre, St Catherine's Hospital (Hybrid)

Posted 15 days ago

Experienced Social Worker (Children's Services)

Knowsley Council

£41,511 - £42,708 per annum

Nutgrove Villa, Westmorland Road, Huyton , Knowsley , L36 6GA, Hybrid Working, Free Parking (Hybrid)

Posted 18 days ago

Closing in 2 days

Outreach Worker

Halton Borough Council

£27,711 - £30,060 FTE (£13,855 - £15,030 pro-rata)

Halton Borough Council (Hybrid)

Posted 18 days ago

SEND School Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Abbey School

Starting salary from £37,338 depending on skills and experience

Chester (On-Site)

Posted 25 days ago

Closing in 2 days

Policy, Procedure, and Standards Implementation Officer

Liverpool City Council

£49764 - £54916

Liverpool (On-Site)

Posted 25 days ago

Closing in 3 days

Social Worker

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

Grade I SCP 31 - 35, Salary £40,476 - £44,711

Magdalen House (On-Site)

Posted 30+ days ago

Social Worker - Duty and Assessment Team

Halton Borough Council

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

Halton Borough Council (Hybrid)

Posted 30+ days ago

Social Worker - Children in Need

Halton Borough Council

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

Halton Borough Council (Hybrid)

Posted 30+ days ago

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21 Social Work job vacancies in Widnes

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Social Worker in Children's Social Care - Cared For Team

Experienced Social Worker x 2 [Continuing Health Care]

Head of Service for Children in Care & Care Leavers

Experienced Social Worker (Adoption)

SEND School Teaching Assistant

Social Worker - Cared For Team

Children's Social Care Team Manager

Learning and Development Lead for the Safeguarding Adults Board

Team Manager - Support & Protect

Social Worker - Newly Qualified and Qualified & Experienced

Social Worker, Experienced Social Worker (Children's)

Social Worker, Experienced Social Worker (MASH)

Social Worker (CIRT)

Experienced Social Worker (Children's Services)

Outreach Worker

SEND School Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Policy, Procedure, and Standards Implementation Officer

Social Worker

Social Worker - Duty and Assessment Team

Social Worker - Children in Need

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Social Work job vacancies in Widnes