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Terms and conditions apply.\nWe have several posts for experienced enthusiastic social workers to work in our Wirral Based Community Mental Health Teams. You need at least two years post qualification experience. We are an All Age Adult Mental Health Service.\nWe have been integrated for many years with our health colleagues and this provides a supportive place and multi-disciplinary team working environment.\nYou will provide an important and valued professional function working with some of the most vulnerable people in society. Your professional expertise and approach will ensure individual needs and aspirations are always supported, management of risk and safeguarding is of paramount importance.\nOur Trust has signed up to the Think Ahead Programme to ensure we look at the future of social workers in mental health.\nTravel is an essential part of this job and therefore you need access to transport.\nYou must hold a Social Work Qualification, and be registered with Social Work England. Experience of working with Older adults with mental health needs would be an advantage.\n**We offer a relocation package of up to £8,000**\nPlease see information below.\n<h3>Main duties of the job</h3>\nAs an experienced social worker you can expect to have a capped caseload and be supported in relation to your ongoing development in the area of Mental Health You need to have a passion/interest in mental health and there will be opportunities in the future to train as an AMHP. Ideal to have some experience of BIA DOLS Court of protection work complex safeguarding social care act.\nYou will need to be compliant with the Social Care Act, Safeguarding, Human Rights Act, Mental Capacity Act and associated Codes of Practice for this this role.\nYou will need to have experience of working with the service user group and be able to use social work methods to promote positive change, independence and wellbeing in accordance with assessed need, whilst promoting choice and control for adults and carers.\nWorking knowledge of relevant legislation and ability to apply legislation to practice including the Children Act 1989 and good IT skills to support accurate and timely case recordings.\n<h3>Working for our organisation</h3>\nCWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care – including the provision of three GP surgeries.\n \nOur aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.\nWe offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you. \n CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences. \nTo support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This aims to give you all the knowledge and guidance to help you grow and flourish with CWP.\nWe welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.\n<h3>Detailed job description and main responsibilities</h3>\nPlease download a copy of the job description for full details.\nRecruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.\n \nCWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust’s Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.\n \nBefore applying, we encourage you to review the Trust’s Values and Behaviours which are ‘the 6 Cs’ Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. The supporting information section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trust’s Values and associated behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.\n An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website <a href=\"https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cwp.nhs.uk%2Fcompleting-application-guidance&data=05%7C02%7Camanda.male1%40nhs.net%7C62e5826a0b894074363908dc8ab941e6%7C37c354b285b047f5b22207b48d774ee3%7C0%7C0%7C638537775474775946%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Uj26iHNU%2Fa62ZjuuGIMrle9P7nWVdTEXjQjPpLpGN%2FA%3D&reserved=0\">https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/completing-application-guidance</a>. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email – cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.\nIf you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the ‘essential’ criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer ‘YES’ to the question: ‘Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?’\nPlease inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.\nCWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a ‘Silver’ award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).\nThe trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.\nPlease note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies.\nNew entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.\nApplicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.\nIf you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.\nGood luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.\n<h3>Person specification</h3>\n<h4>Qualifications</h4>\n<h5>Essential criteria</h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Social Work qualification e.g. Degree in Social Work; DipSW or equivalent.</li>\n<li>Be registered with Social Work England and able to evidence this.</li>\n<li>Evidence of continuing professional development in line with PCF.</li>\n<li>Required to undertake the practice educator award</li>\n</ul>\n<h5>Desirable criteria</h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Relevant postqualifying/vocational training courses.</li>\n</ul>\n<h4>Knowledge and Expertise</h4>\n<h5>Essential criteria</h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Able to demonstrate practice which supports the core principles of the College of Social Work and Families and Wellbeing Directorate</li>\n<li>Knowledge of legislation relevant to the Service Area e.g. Adults: Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA) and/or the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA) Disability Discrimination Act 1995; Care Act 2014; Safeguarding</li>\n<li>Understanding of confidentiality and data protection requirements</li>\n<li>Able to communicate verbally and in writing with a range of people including families and professionals.</li>\n<li>Able to demonstrate organisational skills.</li>\n<li>Awareness of current practice issues and challenges facing Social Workers</li>\n<li>Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice.</li>\n<li>Able to work with individuals, families, carers/carer groups, irrespective of their circumstances and background</li>\n<li>Must be willing to move across teams according to the needs of the service</li>\n<li>An understanding of and an ability to deliver excellent customer service and to work in partnership with individuals, families, carers/carer groups, colleagues in the council and partner agencies</li>\n<li>Sound assessment and interviewing skills.</li>\n<li>Demonstrate appropriate IT skills e.g. use of Microsoft Office etc</li>\n</ul>\n<h5>Desirable criteria</h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Exercise emotional intelligence and demonstrate a developing emotional resiliencein relation to their job role.</li>\n</ul>\n<h4>Experience</h4>\n<h5>Essential criteria</h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Proven experience of working with carers.</li>\n<li>Experience of working with vulnerable individuals and families.</li>\n<li>Experience of arranging support plans and/or packages of care</li>\n<li>Experience of working with partner agencies in a professional capacity.</li>\n</ul>\n<h5>Desirable criteria</h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience of working with carers and families.</li>\n<li>Experience of arranging packages of care.</li>\n<li>Experience of working in a Local Authority setting.</li>\n<li>Working in a multi-agency team.</li>\n<li>Experience of working with a range of families with different issues and needs</li>\n</ul>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£37,338 - £44,962 per annum","publishDate":"2025-01-02T11:18:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-13T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/138a87be-9a9d-4cdd-8216-6536e04e13c8.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"20d7fb6e-cfbb-4a62-89d0-bbd2d8fb0903","title":"Social Worker - Community Team","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 support Social Workers with excellent training and development opportunities through local partnerships and nationally funded education programmes as well as role-specific commissioned learning courses. We have supported NQSWs to complete their ASYE; non-registered social care staff have achieved a social work degree via an apprenticeship programme whilst being employed with us; and we have social workers who have trained as Best Interests Assessors and also Practice Educators who share their knowledge and experience with a new generation of social workers. We are proud to recognise that many of our senior management team have developed their practice and progressed through their career within Adult Social Care at Wirral Council.\nWirral 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, we have opportunities for you within the Wallasey Adult Social Care Community Team.\nWallasey Adult Social Care Community Team - Whilst working with us you will be completing strengths-based Care Act assessments and person-centred support planning with a wide variety of service user groups aged 18 and over.\nThe work is diverse, and the aim is to promote the wellbeing of adults with care and support needs to continuously improve their outcomes, creating lasting connections with their local community.\nRequirements:\n<ul>\n<li>Social Work England registration</li>\n<li>Relevant social work qualification</li>\n<li>Evidence of Continuous Professional Development</li>\n<li>Driving licence and access to a car for work purposes</li>\n</ul>\nAppointment to the posts will be subject to successful interview, references, DBS clearance and an Occupational Health check.\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. 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Come join us and be part of our success.\nWe are looking for dedicated Social Workers to join our Adult Community Team. \n<ul>\n<li>Are you passionate about social work</li>\n<li>Do you have the skills and experience to deliver in a busy community based social work team.</li>\n<li>Do you enjoy helping others achieve their outcomes.</li>\n<li>If so, you may be the perfect candidate for this role. As a Social Worker in our Adult Community Team, you will conduct thorough Social Care Needs Assessments to understand and address the needs of adults in the community. You will develop and implement effective support plans, coordinate and manage services to meet individual needs, and assess and manage risks, including attending MARAMS. Your role will involve safeguarding vulnerable adults, applying Mental Capacity Act (MCA) principles to support decision-making, handling legal aspects related to the protection of adults through the Court of Protection (COP), ensuring compliance with Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS), and utilizing the Decision Support Tool (DST) for Continuing Healthcare (CHC) assessments. You must be willing to work contracted hours within agreed rota patterns, including evenings and weekends as required.</li>\n</ul>\n Our busy community based social work team is passionate about working with adults, carers and partner agencies to achieve the best outcomes for those with care and support needs and their carers.\nApplicants will need to hold a social work qualification and have a professional registration as a social worker with Social Work England.\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:\nHayley Smith (Team Manager) 07350400534, Louise McCarrick (Team Manager) 07966861608 or Joanne Lane (Service Manager) 07385945190.\nInterviews due to take place week commencing 20th January 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. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification.\nPlease note if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£41,511 - £42,708 per annum","publishDate":"2024-12-23T15:59:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-12T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/f197d09b-e5a1-4d1c-b868-69c2afa31527.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"4fdaec6a-c258-44c0-a8b5-6d28ae91510b","title":"Social Worker","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. We currently have several opportunities within our Immediate Response Team for Social Workers.\nMake a fresh start in the new year with a career that truly makes a difference.\nWe reserve the right to close this add early if the demand is met.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Grade H/I SCP 26 - 35, Salary £36,124 - £44,711","publishDate":"2024-12-23T14:07:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-26T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/35b64f76-b53a-490a-bb21-0b899d4988f2.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d91258b3-ae13-4369-b0b4-705e95495085","title":"Social Worker, Children with Disabilities","employer":"St Helens Borough Council","department":"","location":"St Helens Metropolitan Council","locationType":2,"description":"This post is subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure and Social Work England Registration. If you are an experienced social worker who really likes to make a difference and are keen to take on the challenge then, you can read our full job description and person specification criteria document, for full information, along with application submission information. Located in the heart of the Northwest close to Liverpool, Manchester and Lancashire, St Helens is a modernising Council which is passionate and ambitious for the children and families we support, our communities and our workforce. As part of our transformation journey, we continue to build on our progress and put children firmly at the centre of our care. We can only do this because of our highly valued, skilled, and supported workforce. With our ILACS inspection now over and an increasingly stable workforce it’s a great time to join us! We have a limited number of vacancies remaining. St Helens is a modernising Council which is passionate and ambitious for the children and families we support, our communities and our workforce. As part of our transformation journey, we continue to build on our progress and put children firmly at the centre of our care. We can only do this because of our highly valued, skilled, and supported workforce. St Helens Borough Council is on a mission to be a leading Council for best practice and an employer of choice for individuals seeking a rewarding role and career. Working as part of our Children with Disabilities Team at St Helens Borough Council, means you will enjoy a wide range of competitive salary and benefits, flexible working, and continuous development at all career stages. We are a strong, resilient Council, that respects and values the individuality and diversity that every employee brings. We encourage applications from all sections of the community to enable us to represent the neighbourhoods in which we serve. Making a difference at St Helens as an experienced Social Worker. Joining us means you will provide expertise commensurate with your role, experience and grade, acting as an invaluable resource to the team and department working in a diverse, challenging and rewarding environment. St Helens is a great place to work so why not see what our colleagues have to say and to discover our full range of in work benefits. We understand that you may have some questions, so if you would like to explore any aspect of this role before applying, you are welcome to contact socialcarerecruitment@sthelens.gov.uk This is a hybrid position with some home working, however the post will require you to be based at our offices in St Helens and be able to attend the St Helens area regularly as part of your work. Thank you for your interest in working for us at Children’s Services St Helens Borough Council and we look forward to receiving your application. Interested to Find Out More? You can review our full job description details, and person specification information here. St Helens is a great place to work so why not visit our Children’s Services web page https://socialcarerecruitment.sthelens.gov.uk/ to see what our colleagues have to say and discover our full range of in work benefits. You can also contact us first for a chat before applying or to submit your CV in the first instance you can do this by emailing us at socialcarerecruitment@sthelens.gov.uk 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. Equality & Diversity St Helens Borough 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 Borough Council can be found here https://www.sthelens.gov.uk/equality St Helens Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer. Disability Confident Employers lead the way in helping to take action that changes attitudes, behaviours, and cultures for the better. NOLAN Principles of Conduct in Public Life. 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This role would be suitable for candidates with knowledge and experience in line with agenda for change Band 6, or Developing Band 6 post.\n<ul>\n<li>Full time</li>\n<li>Start Date: As soon as possible</li>\n</ul>\nKey responsibilities: • Providing occupational therapy support to children and young people aged 4-19 with complex autism, learning difficulties, and challenging behaviours • Collaborating with a trans-disciplinary team to ensure each pupil’s needs are understood, effectively planned for, and closely monitored • Advising the teaching team on pupil development to achieve optimal outcomes for each child and young person • Delivering both direct and indirect therapy to individuals and groups of pupils\nFor more information about this opportunity, please visit https://abbeyschool.com/recruitment/\nBenefits:\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>\nPlease see https://abbeyschool.com/recruitment/ for more information \n \n ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£35,556 - £42,887","publishDate":"2024-12-23T13:07:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-17T09:37:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/710cc82e-be48-4d39-a966-a150616e009c.JPG","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"15a720fa-b9bd-4fd4-83a1-8d4023405281","title":"SEND School Teaching Assistant","employer":"Cheshire West & Chester Council","department":"Abbey School","location":"Chester","locationType":3,"description":"We are excited to announce that we will be hosting a tour of the School for individuals who are interested in applying for our Learning Mentor role. This tour will take place on 22nd January 2025 at 16:00. Please 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.\nThis tour will allow you to see our provision and learn about our Learning Mentor job role in detail. Please note that you must pre-book before attending. We look forward to seeing you soon!\nAbout the post\nAs a Learning Mentor (SEND School Teaching Assistant), your work will be instrumental in helping these young people achieve their full potential and overcome challenges in their educational journey.\nBring your experience working with children and young people with complex needs, or apply transferable skills from related fields, to make a meaningful impact in this role.\nWhat you will do:\n<ul>\n<li>Play a key role in providing tailored support to pupils with special educational needs throughout all aspects of the school day</li>\n<li>Work with pupils both individually and in small groups supporting them to overcome barriers to learning, delivering teaching, providing positive behaviour support and delivering other focused interventions.</li>\n<li>Work as part of a class team, under the direction of the class teacher and trans-disciplinary colleagues, to deliver effective and appropriate teaching, learning and behaviour support in all areas of school life</li>\n<li>Monitor and track progress, providing regular feedback as needed</li>\n<li>Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment</li>\n</ul>\n \nWe are looking for people with:\n<ul>\n<li>Experience of supporting children and young people with complex needs, or transferrable skills from similar fields</li>\n<li>A strong level of resilience</li>\n<li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team</li>\n<li>A genuine commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people with special educational needs</li>\n</ul>\nFor further information please download our recruitment pack below which contains details of the job description and person specification.\n \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>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":"2024-12-23T13:06:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-17T08:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/d3ce4065-219d-4567-8d9d-7d1708248bcf.JPG","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"72705767-2f5b-4075-8e79-3c5e2c7c9604","title":"SEND School Specialist Speech and Language Therapist","employer":"Cheshire West & Chester Council","department":"Abbey School","location":"Chester","locationType":3,"description":"As a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, you’ll play a vital role at Abbey School, working alongside a passionate team that shares your dedication to making a difference. 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":"2024-12-23T13:06:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-17T09:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/603dc7d9-b48c-41ee-ab0d-a1ff00e432d9.JPG","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e67d069e-7f7c-4328-a7cc-01cef9b41c19","title":"Social Worker, Assessment","employer":"St Helens Borough Council","department":"","location":"St Helens Metropolitan Council","locationType":2,"description":"Located in the heart of the Northwest close to Liverpool, Manchester and Lancashire, St Helens is a modernising Council which is passionate and ambitious for the children and families we support, our communities and our workforce. As part of our transformation journey, we continue to build on our progress and put children firmly at the centre of our care. We can only do this because of our highly valued, skilled, and supported workforce. St Helens Borough Council is on a mission to be a leading Council for best practice and an employer of choice for individuals seeking a rewarding role and career. Working as part of our Assessment Team at St Helens Borough Council means you will enjoy a wide range of competitive salary and benefits, flexible working, and continuous development at all career stages. We are a strong, resilient Council, that respects and values the individuality and diversity that every employee brings We encourage applications from all sections of the community to enable us to represent the neighbourhoods in which we serve. Making a difference at St Helens as a Social Worker in Assessment. Joining us as a Social Worker in Assessment means you will provide expertise commensurate with your role, experience and grade acting as invaluable resource to the team and department working in a diverse, challenging and rewarding environment. If you are a social worker who really likes to make a difference, is keen to develop and is keen to take on the challenge then, you can read our full job description and person specification criteria documents for full information along with application submission information. St Helens is a great place to work so why not see what our colleagues have to say and to discover our full range of in work benefits. We understand that you may have some questions so if you would like to explore any aspect of this role before applying you are welcome to discuss this with us by submitting an expression of interest request to socialcarerecruitment@sthelens.gov.uk and a member of the Assessment team will be in touch to discuss any questions you might have. This is a hybrid position with some home working, however the post will require you to be based at our offices in St Helens and be able to attend the St Helens area regularly as part of your work. This post is subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure and Social Work England Registration. Thank you for your interest in working for us at Children’s Services St Helens Borough Council and we look forward to receiving your application. Thank you for your interest in working for us. If you are experiencing issues with applying online, you can contact a member of the team at Recruitment@sthelens.gov.uk and a form will be sent to you to complete. 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. Equality & Diversity St Helens Borough 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 Borough Council can be found here https://www.sthelens.gov.uk/equality St Helens Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer. Disability Confident Employers lead the way in helping to take action that changes attitudes, behaviours, and cultures for the better. NOLAN Principles of Conduct in Public Life. 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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. We need committed Social Workers to support our development, Service plans and outcomes for vulnerable adults in our community.\nTo find out more about what it's like to work in Sefton's Adult Social Care Services and how you can help us be #proudtocare, please see our ASC Workforce Offer online.\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.\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. We are looking for Experienced Social Workers to join our supportive and forward-looking team.\nWhat we require from you:\n<ul>\n<li>Social Work Degree or equivalent Social Work Qualification</li>\n<li>Current registration with Social Work England</li>\n<li>High aspirations to improve the lives our most vulnerable residents</li>\n<li>Exceptional knowledge of the Care Act</li>\n<li>Ability to manage your own caseload with appropriate support, guidance, and supervision</li>\n<li>Ability to make person centred, complex decisions, using evidence-based tools and analysis</li>\n<li>Ability to understand and demonstrate a commitment to equality and diversity</li>\n<li>Ability to effectively undertake partnership working with all our stakeholders and further develop these relationships</li>\n<li>Commitment to your own personal development and professional growth</li>\n</ul>\nOur offer to you\n<ul>\n<li>To be part of an established, caring, and welcoming team</li>\n<li>Manageable caseloads</li>\n<li>Access to good quality, monthly, reflective supervision</li>\n<li>A comprehensive induction programme</li>\n<li>A wide variety of career progression routes bespoke to individual training and development needs as identified in annual PDRs</li>\n<li>Excellent training and career development opportunities such as BIA and AMHP training</li>\n<li>Partnership 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</li>\n<li>28 days annual leave rising to 33 days after 5 years continual service plus 8 bank holidays</li>\n<li>Enhanced sick pay, maternity/adoption leave pay and maternity support leave schemes</li>\n<li>Excellent pension scheme</li>\n<li>Access to Opportunities for agile/flexible working</li>\n<li>Access to free eye tests and where appropriate, contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Discounted gym membership with all Active Sefton gyms</li>\n<li>Cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Access to local benefits and discounts on products and services</li>\n<li>Hybrid working e.g. the ability to work from home or office for some part of the working week</li>\n<li>Occupational Health Service available to advise on work related health issues.</li>\n<li>Commitment to supporting your emotional and mental health with access to a free and confidential employee counselling service</li>\n<li>Assistance with relocation if eligible.</li>\n<li>Access to the Practice Forum and staff support groups.</li>\n</ul>\nDue to the nature of work the above post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and / or relevant care / safeguarding legislation and will only be appointed if a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure is obtained from the Criminal Records Bureau.\nIf you would like to have an informal chat about any of our available posts, please contact Lynn Carless (Safeguarding Adults Team Manager) by either email <a href=\"mailto:lynn.carless@sefton.gov.uk\">lynn.carless@sefton.gov.uk</a> or on 07816116034.\nHow to apply\nPlease apply using our online application form.\nPlease note, we do not accept CV’s.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£40,476","publishDate":"2024-12-19T15:11:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-13T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/a27f9e5d-cf0f-44b8-b09a-6094ccd2f8df.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"4b2387d0-f3e0-4f3e-911b-febef5cce1e0","title":"Social Worker - Duty","employer":"St Helens Borough Council","department":"","location":"St Helens Metropolitan Council","locationType":2,"description":"We are St Helens Borough Council This post is subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure and Social Work England Registration. With our ILACS inspection now over and an increasingly stable workforce it’s a great time to join us! We have a limited number of vacancies remaining. Located in the heart of the Northwest close to Liverpool, Manchester and Lancashire, St Helens is a modernising Council which is passionate and ambitious for the children and families we support, our communities and our workforce. As part of our transformation journey, we continue to build on our progress and put children firmly at the centre of our care. We can only do this because of our highly valued, skilled, and supported workforce. St Helens Borough Council is on a mission to be a leading Council for best practice and an employer of choice for individuals seeking a rewarding role and career. Working as part of our Duty team at St Helens Borough Council means you will enjoy a wide range of competitive salary and benefits, flexible working, and continuous development at all career stages. We are a strong, resilient Council, that respects and values the individuality and diversity that every employee brings We encourage applications from all sections of the community to enable us to represent the neighbourhoods in which we serve. Making a difference at St Helens as a Social Worker in Duty. Joining us as a qualified social worker in Duty means you will be acting as invaluable resource to the team and department working in a diverse, challenging and rewarding environment. If you are a social worker who really likes to make a difference, is keen to develop and is keen to take on the challenge then you can read our full job description and person specification criteria documents for full information along with application submission information. The role of a duty social worker is both exciting, fast paced and rewarding. You will be working in a team of 5 other social workers and will be always supported by an assistant team manager and team manager, where you will be offered regular formal and informal supervision and support. St Helens practice improvement team also works alongside teams to offer support in developing practice and there will also be lots of training opportunities to develop your practice further and to support achieving your future goals in your career. The Duty team is made up of 4 teams in total meaning you will be on duty receiving referrals and progressing assessments for children and their families one in every 4 weeks. You will have experience of undertaking child protection investigations, supporting children in need and developing plans to reduce risk and improve outcomes for children and young people. You will work alongside many partners in developing these plans some of which will be the police, health, and education. You will be able to shine and show your excellent communication skills and be great at being organised, your direct work with children will show and demonstrate a child’s lived experience which will be central to your planning and support to families. This is a great opportunity to join the St Helens team. St Helens is a great place to work so why not see what our colleagues have to say and to discover our full range of in work benefits. Whether you be at the beginning of your career as an ASYE or a more experienced social worker St Helens will have something for you in terms of opportunities and development. We understand that you may have some questions so if you would like to explore any aspect of this role before applying you are welcome to discuss this with us by submitting an expression of interest request to socialcarerecruitment@sthelens.gov.uk and a member of the Duty team will be in touch to discuss any questions you might have. This is a hybrid position with some home working; however, the post will require you to be based at our offices in St Helens and be able to attend the St Helens area regularly as part of your work. Thank you for your interest in working for us at Children’s Services St Helens Borough Council and we look forward to receiving your application. Thank you for your interest in working for us. If you are experiencing issues with applying online, you can contact a member of the team at Recruitment@sthelens.gov.uk and a form will be sent to you to complete. 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. 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We are a strong, resilient Council, that respects and values the individuality and diversity that every employee brings We encourage applications from all sections of the community to enable us to represent the neighbourhoods in which we serve. Making a difference at St Helens as a Senior Social Worker in Fostering. Joining us as an experienced Social Worker in Fostering means you will provide expertise commensurate with your role, experience and grade acting as invaluable resource to the team and department working in a diverse, challenging and rewarding environment. If you are an experienced social worker who really likes to make a difference and is keen to take on the challenge then, you can read our full job description and person specification criteria documents for full information along with application submission information. St Helens is a great place to work so why not see what our colleagues have to say and to discover our full range of in work benefits. We understand that you may have some questions so if you would like to explore any aspect of this role before applying you are welcome to discuss this with us by submitting an expression of interest request to socialcarerecruitment@sthelens.gov.uk and a member of the Fostering & Adoption team will be in touch to discuss any questions you might have. This is a hybrid position with some home working, however the post will require you to be based at our offices in St Helens and be able to attend the St Helens area regularly as part of your work. Thank you for your interest in working for Children’s Services St Helens Borough Council and we look forward to receiving your application. Thank you for your interest in working for us. If you are experiencing issues with applying online, you can contact a member of the team at Recruitment@sthelens.gov.uk and a form will be sent to you to complete. 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. Equality & Diversity 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 St Helens Council is a Disability Confident Employer. Disability Confident Employers lead the way in helping to take action that changes attitudes, behaviours, and cultures for the better. NOLAN Principles of Conduct in Public Life. 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Located in the heart of the Northwest close to Liverpool, Manchester and Lancashire, St Helens is a modernising Council which is passionate and ambitious for the children and families we support, our communities and our workforce. As part of our transformation journey, we continue to build on our progress and put children firmly at the centre of our care. We can only do this because of our highly valued, skilled, and supported workforce. St Helens Borough Council is on a mission to be a leading Council for best practice and an employer of choice for individuals seeking a rewarding role and career. Working as part of our Children We Look After Team at St Helens Borough Council, means you will enjoy a wide range of competitive salary and benefits, flexible working, and continuous development at all career stages. We are a strong, resilient Council, that respects and values the individuality and diversity that every employee brings. We encourage applications from all sections of the community to enable us to represent the neighbourhoods in which we serve. Making a difference at St Helens as a Senior Social Worker Joining us means you will provide expertise commensurate with your role, experience and grade, acting as invaluable resource to the team and department working in a diverse, challenging and rewarding environment. If you are an experienced social worker who really likes to make a difference and are keen to take on the challenge then, you can read our full job description and person specification criteria document, for full information, along with application submission information. St Helens is a great place to work so why not see what our colleagues have to say and to discover our full range of in work benefits. We understand that you may have some questions, so if you would like to explore any aspect of this role before applying, you are welcome to discuss this with us by submitting an expression of interest request to socialcarerecruitment@sthelens.gov.uk and a member of the CWLA team will be in touch to discuss any questions you might have. This is a hybrid position with some home working, however the post will require you to be based at our offices in St Helens and be able to attend the St Helens area regularly as part of your work. Thank you for your interest in working for us at Children’s Services St Helens Borough Council and we look forward to receiving your application. This post is subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure and Social Work England Registration. Thank you for your interest in working for us. If you are experiencing issues with applying online, you can contact a member of the team at Recruitment@sthelens.gov.uk and a form will be sent to you to complete. 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. Equality & Diversity 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 St Helens Council is a Disability Confident Employer. Disability Confident Employers lead the way in helping to take action that changes attitudes, behaviours, and cultures for the better. NOLAN Principles of Conduct in Public Life. 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Located in the heart of the Northwest close to Liverpool, Manchester and Lancashire, St Helens is a modernising Council which is passionate and ambitious for the children and families we support, our communities and our workforce. As part of our transformation journey, we continue to build on our progress and put children firmly at the centre of our care. We can only do this because of our highly valued, skilled, and supported workforce. Are you an experienced Social Worker with more than 2 or more than years post qualifying experience in Children's Social Work? You are just who we are looking for! Working as part of our Assessment Team at St Helens Borough Council means you will enjoy a wide range of competitive salary and benefits, flexible working, and continuous development at all career stages. We are a strong, resilient Council, that respects and values the individuality and diversity that every employee brings. We encourage applications from all sections of the community to enable us to represent the neighbourhoods in which we serve. Making a difference at St Helens as a Senior Social Worker in Assessment. Joining us as a Senior Social Worker in Assessment means you will provide expertise commensurate with your role, experience and grade acting as invaluable resource to the team and department working in a diverse, challenging and rewarding environment. If you are a social worker who really likes to make a difference, is keen to develop and is keen to take on the challenge then please read our full job description and person specification criteria documents for full information along with application submission information. St Helens is a great place to work so why not see what our colleagues have to say and to discover our full range of in work benefits. We understand that you may have some questions so if you would like to explore any aspect of this role before applying you are welcome to discuss this with us by submitting an expression of interest request to socialcarerecruitment@sthelens.gov.uk and a member of the Assessment team will be in touch to discuss any questions you might have. This is a hybrid position with some home working, however the post will require you to be based at our offices in St Helens and be able to attend the St Helens area regularly as part of your work. Thank you for your interest in working for us at Children’s Services St Helens Borough Council and we look forward to receiving your application. Thank you for your interest in working for us. If you are experiencing issues with applying online, you can contact a member of the team at Recruitment@sthelens.gov.uk and a form will be sent to you to complete. 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. Equality & Diversity 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 St Helens Council is a Disability Confident Employer. Disability Confident Employers lead the way in helping to take action that changes attitudes, behaviours, and cultures for the better. NOLAN Principles of Conduct in Public Life. 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Located in the heart of the Northwest close to Liverpool, Manchester and Lancashire, St Helens is a modernising Council which is passionate and ambitious for the children and families we support, our communities and our workforce. As part of our transformation journey, we continue to build on our progress and put children firmly at the centre of our care. We can only do this because of our highly valued, skilled, and supported workforce. St Helens council is on a mission to be a leading Council for best practice and an employer of choice for individuals seeking a rewarding role and career. Working as part of our Adoption Team at St Helens Council means you will enjoy a wide range of competitive salary and benefits, flexible working, and continuous development at all career stages. We are a strong, resilient Council, that respects and values the individuality and diversity that every employee brings We encourage applications from all sections of the community to enable us to represent the neighbourhoods in which we serve. Making a difference at St Helens as a Senior Social Worker in Adoption. Joining us as an experienced Social Worker in Adoption means you will provide expertise commensurate with your role, experience and grade acting as invaluable resource to the team and department working in a diverse, challenging and rewarding environment. If you are an experienced social worker who really likes to make a difference and is keen to take on the challenge then, you can read our full job description and person specification criteria documents for full information along with application submission information. St Helens is a great place to work so why not see what our colleagues have to say and to discover our full range of in work benefits. We understand that you may have some questions so if you would like to explore any aspect of this role before applying you are welcome to discuss this with us by submitting an expression of interest request to socialcarerecruitment@sthelens.gov.uk and a member of the Fostering & Adoption team will be in touch to discuss any questions you might have. This is a hybrid position with some home working, however the post will require you to be based at our offices in St Helens and be able to attend the St Helens area regularly as part of your work. Thank you for your interest in working for Children’s Services St Helens Council and we look forward to receiving your application. Thank you for your interest in working for us. If you are experiencing issues with applying online, you can contact a member of the team at Recruitment@sthelens.gov.uk and a form will be sent to you to complete. 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. Equality & Diversity 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 St Helens Council is a Disability Confident Employer. Disability Confident Employers lead the way in helping to take action that changes attitudes, behaviours, and cultures for the better. NOLAN Principles of Conduct in Public Life. 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.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"From: £42,626 per annum To: £45,511 per annum","publishDate":"2024-12-17T17:25:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-06T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/22c2a11a-4ae7-4211-829a-6f665baa4843.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"1df5f9eb-93a1-4911-ba0f-7f02a0861a87","title":"ASYE Social worker - Child Protection","employer":"Knowsley Council","department":"","location":"Nutgrove Villa, Westmorland Road, Huyton , Knowsley , L36 6GA, Hybrid Working","locationType":2,"description":"Knowsley Council is an award winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024. Come join us and be part of our success. \nAre you looking for your next step in Children’s Social Care?  \n‘Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the MJ Awards 2024.  Come join us and be part of our future success!’  \nWe have vacancies for ASYE Social Workers in our Child Protection Team \nHere at Knowsley, we are committed to our children and families and we work hard to improve outcomes for our community. We have high aspirations for the children and young people we support and through innovation and investment we have a positive impact on family’s lives. At Knowsley, we believe, ‘We Are Better Together.’  \nWe are currently seeking applications from Newly Qualified Social Workers who share our vision for Knowsley and want to join us as we support them through their ASYE. We want to be a place where all our children have the best start in life, where every family thrives and where all our young people aim high and achieve their potential. \nYou will be offered a permanent contract upon successful completion of your ASYE and will then be able to progress through our progression pathway. \n‘There are many opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge. Managers recognise your potential and support your progression. Positive outcomes and feedback is recognised and acknowledged by senior management…. Knowsley is a great place to work’ - (Experienced Social Worker).  \nOur Child Protection Service \nSocial workers in our Child Protection Teams support children and their families via Child in Need Plans, Child Protection Plans and PLO Pre-Proceedings. Our teams consist of social workers at various stages of their career development from ASYE to Experienced Social Worker and are supported by an Advanced Social Worker and Team Manager. You will be supported to develop a relationship with your manager, have regular supervision, support from our Quality Assurance Team, excellent training opportunities and access to tools and resources to assist in your day-to-day practice. Throughout your ASYE you will be supported by our ASYE assessor and benefit from regular individual and group reflective supervision sessions and a robust training offer. \nYou will have the opportunity to develop trusting relationships with children and their families, supporting them to achieve great outcomes and prevent children’s needs from escalating. \nFor further details about available posts, please contact: \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. \n At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact: Gavin Byrom, Team Manager <a href=\"mailto:Gavin.Byrom@knowsley.gov.uk\">Gavin.Byrom@knowsley.gov.uk</a> or Alice Kasperowicz, <a href=\"mailto:Alice.Kasperowicz@knowsley.gov.uk\">Alice.Kasperowicz@knowsley.gov.uk</a> \nIf you are interested in this vacancy, please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification.\nPlease note if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£36,124 per annum","publishDate":"2024-12-11T17:40:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-12T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/c67ca915-0721-4402-9265-8119c92bd714.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"7c50aed5-10b3-4956-b3de-f1ffaf7c97a2","title":"Team Manager - Edge of Care","employer":"Halton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Halton Borough Council","locationType":3,"description":"A brand-new opportunity to make a real difference\nAre you ready to lead an exciting, newly-formed team designed to rewrite the narrative for children and families? At Halton, we believe that with the right support, children can remain at home safely, even when the challenges seem insurmountable. This is your chance to pioneer an innovative service focused on keeping families together, tackling issues proactively, and building resilience that lasts a lifetime.\nAs our Edge of Care Team Manager, you won’t just lead a team—you’ll inspire a complete culture shift across the borough. We’re looking for someone who lives and breathes the belief that with the right intervention, the impossible becomes possible.\nYour Role:\nAs part of this brand-new team, you will:\nLead with passion: Build and guide a resilient, proactive team of skilled professionals committed to supporting families at the brink of crisis.\nInnovate and inspire: Develop cutting-edge approaches to strengthen family bonds, address root causes, and prevent breakdowns.\nCollaborate for success: Forge strong partnerships with other agencies and communities, creating a safety net of support for families.\nEmpower change: Provide reflective supervision and foster an environment where creativity, empathy, and determination thrive.\nThis isn’t just a managerial role—it’s an opportunity to shape lives, influence the future, and set a new standard for what proactive support can achieve.\nWhat are we looking for?\nWe’re looking for someone extraordinary:\nRelentlessly positive: You believe in the power of families to overcome adversity and thrive.\nProactive and resilient: You thrive in challenging situations, tackling obstacles head-on with a calm and creative approach.\nExperienced leader: You’ve managed teams in social care, with a proven ability to inspire and deliver exceptional results.\nA visionary collaborator: You think outside the box and work seamlessly with others to create innovative solutions.\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 from your first day.\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 subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure and Social Work England Registration.\nDo you believe you have what it takes be our next Team Manager?\nFor an informal discussion about our Team Manager post, please contact Jill Evans via email at Jill.Evans@halton.gov.uk.\nInterview dates to be confirmed. Please note, we 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 to enjoy the many benefits of working for Halton Borough Council. \nThe market supplement attached to this post 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. 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>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£54,138 - £57,130 (Advertised Salary is Inclusive of £8,420 Market Supplement)","publishDate":"2024-12-11T15:56:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-01-05T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/5ccbae27-a1d7-4392-bd0b-9ddad29e8db0.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"57a05626-a12c-4417-b0d0-7579beca062f","title":"Advanced Practitioner","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.\nAbout the role\nWe 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.\nOur 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.\nYou 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.\nYou 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.\nYou 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.\nAs 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.\nYou 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.\nAbout the candidate\nWe 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.\nYour 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.\nYou 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.\nAbove 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.\nIf 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>\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>\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. 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We have high aspirations for the children and young people we support and through innovation and investment we have a positive impact on family’s lives. At Knowsley, we believe, ‘We Are Better Together.’  \nWe are currently seeking applications from Experienced Social Workers who share our vision for Knowsley. We want to be a place where all our children have the best start in life, where every family thrives and where all our young people aim high and achieve their potential. \n‘There are many opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge. Managers recognise your potential and support your progression. Positive outcomes and feedback is recognised and acknowledged by senior management…. Knowsley is a great place to work’ - (Experienced Social Worker).  \n \nOur MASH (Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub) Service \nOur MASH team here in Knowsley is the Front Door for referrals into our Early Help Services and Children’s Social Care. Our Social Workers are passionate about safeguarding children and working with partners to make timely, multi agency decisions at the correct level of intervention. \nApplicants will need to have a minimum of three years post qualifying experience in working with children and families via assessment, Child in Need and Child Protection remits. Ideally, you will have previous MASH experience, or be able to demonstrate how your previous experiences have prepared you for the role. You will be required to complete screenings of referrals to consider what actions need to be taken to safeguard children, considering multiagency information. \nApplicants will need to be social work qualified and professionally registered as a social worker with Social Work England. \nFor further details about available posts, please contact: \nAlice Kasperowicz, <a href=\"mailto:Alice.Kasperowicz@knowsley.gov.uk\">Alice.Kasperowicz@knowsley.gov.uk</a> or Emma Ward <a href=\"mailto:Emma.Ward@knowsley.gov.uk\">Emma.Ward@knowsley.gov.uk</a> \n \nIf you want to be part of a welcoming, friendly, supportive social work team, please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification\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 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. \nPlease note - In order to apply for a Social Work role with Knowsley you must have the right to work in the UK and hold either a work permit or a visa.  Proof of these documents will be required with your application.   At this current time, Knowsley Council are unable to provide sponsorship for international applicants.  \nIn some circumstance a relocation package may be available. \n \nWhat you can expect from us: \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</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\nDifferentiated sickness absence for individuals living with a disability. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\nMenopause policy supporting women in the workplace. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\nGenerous Holiday Entitlement: starting at 28 days leave with an option to buy additional 10 days leave </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\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 </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\nLocal Government Pension Scheme </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\nNewley Developed Bespoke Four-Week Induction Programme </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\nHigh Quality IT Kit supporting agile working arrangements </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\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</ul>\n<ul>\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</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\nA range of Workers Groups, g., Black & Minority Workers' Group, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Forum, Neurodiverse Staff Support Group. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\nWell-being Support: We want to improve the well-being of our employees both in & out of the workplace </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\nApprenticeship Offer </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\nSecondment Opportunities </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\nMyTime – our monthly supervisions scheduled with you. 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Social Worker Band 6

Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council

£37,338 - £44,962 per annum

Stein Centre, St Catherine's Hospital (Hybrid)

Posted 6 hours ago

Closing in 5 days

Social Worker - Community Team

Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council

£37,938 - £40,476

Wirral, Mallory, 2 Alice Ker Square (Hybrid)

Posted 9 days ago

Experienced Social Worker x 2 posts

Knowsley Council

£41,511 - £42,708 per annum

Hybrid Working, Huyton Municipal, Municipal Buildings, Archway Road, Huyton, Knowsley, L36 9UX (Hybrid)

Posted 10 days ago

Social Worker

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

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

Magdalen House (On-Site)

Posted 10 days ago

Closing in 4 days

Social Worker, Children with Disabilities

St Helens Borough Council

From: £40,124 per annum To: £45,511 per annum

St Helens Metropolitan Council (Hybrid)

Posted 10 days ago

SEND School Occupational Therapist

Abbey School

£35,556 - £42,887

Chester (On-Site)

Posted 10 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 10 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 10 days ago

Closing in 4 days

Social Worker, Assessment

St Helens Borough Council

From: £37,366 per annum To: £45,511 per annum

St Helens Metropolitan Council (Hybrid)

Posted 10 days ago

Social Worker (Qualified and Experienced)

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

£40,476

Magdalen House (On-Site)

Posted 14 days ago

Closing in 4 days

Social Worker - Duty

St Helens Borough Council

From: £37,366 per annum To: £45,511 per annum

St Helens Metropolitan Council (Hybrid)

Posted 16 days ago

Closing in 4 days

Senior Social Worker, Fostering

St Helens Borough Council

From: £42,626 per annum To: £45,511 per annum

St Helens Metropolitan Council (Hybrid)

Posted 16 days ago

Closing in 4 days

Senior Social Worker - Children We Look After

St Helens Borough Council

From: £42,626 per annum To: £45,511 per annum

St Helens Metropolitan Council (Hybrid)

Posted 16 days ago

Closing in 4 days

Senior Social Worker, Assessment

St Helens Borough Council

From: £42,626 per annum To: £45,511 per annum

St Helens Metropolitan Council (Hybrid)

Posted 16 days ago

Closing in 4 days

Senior Social Worker, Adoption & SGO

St Helens Borough Council

From: £42,626 per annum To: £45,511 per annum

St Helens Metropolitan Council (Hybrid)

Posted 16 days ago

ASYE Social worker - Child Protection

Knowsley Council

£36,124 per annum

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

Posted 22 days ago

Closing in 3 days

Team Manager - Edge of Care

Halton Borough Council

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

Halton Borough Council (On-Site)

Posted 22 days ago

Closing in 3 days

Advanced Practitioner

Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council

£45,718- £48,710

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

Posted 22 days ago

Closing in 3 days

Experienced Social Worker [Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub]

Knowsley Council

£41,511 - £42,708 - additional payments available via EDT working

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

Posted 27 days ago

Conference and Reviewing Manager

Halton Borough Council

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

Halton Borough Council (Hybrid)

Posted 29 days ago

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34 Social Work job vacancies in Birkenhead

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Social Worker Band 6

Social Worker - Community Team

Experienced Social Worker x 2 posts

Social Worker

Social Worker, Children with Disabilities

SEND School Occupational Therapist

SEND School Teaching Assistant

SEND School Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Social Worker, Assessment

Social Worker (Qualified and Experienced)

Social Worker - Duty

Senior Social Worker, Fostering

Senior Social Worker - Children We Look After

Senior Social Worker, Assessment

Senior Social Worker, Adoption & SGO

ASYE Social worker - Child Protection

Team Manager - Edge of Care

Advanced Practitioner

Experienced Social Worker [Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub]

Conference and Reviewing Manager

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Social Work job vacancies in Birkenhead