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Following a successful 12 month pilot we are looking to expand the model to cover all Schools in Southport. Team around the School is an innovative approach of wrapping multi-agency support around a cluster of schools. You will be social work qualified and have experience of working independently and innovatively with children, families and partners to address emerging needs. The role is developmental working with our partners in education, SEND and health to deliver early intervention and prevention within schools. You will work with a number of schools within a cluster arrangement and be responsible for working 1:1 and with groups of children and families. 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Come join us and be part of our success.</p>\n<p>We are looking for dedicated Social Workers to join our Adult Community Team.<br>•    Are you passionate about social work<br>•    Do you have the skills and experience to deliver in a busy community based social work team.<br>•    Do you enjoy helping others achieve their outcomes.<br>•    If so, you may be the perfect candidate for this role.</p>\n<p>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. 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The council and its partners have pledged to #BeTheDifference.</p>\n<p>We’ve got ambitious targets to meet by 2025. To achieve everything we have promised to our residents, we need people who are driven and ready to deliver the very best for our communities - #BeTheDifference.</p>\n<p><strong>We are currently accepting applications for Social Workers and Experienced Social Workers.</strong></p>\n<p><em><strong>Help us be the difference for children and young people.</strong> </em></p>\n<p>Wirral is a great place to work. We are a supportive and nurturing council, committed to developing and progressing our social care workforce so that they can achieve their ambition and thrive.</p>\n<p>Wirral children and young people are at the heart of everything we do. We want to make Wirral great for children and their families and we are looking for excellent social workers to join our #bethedifference campaign to improve outcomes for children and young people.</p>\n<p>This is an opportunity to develop core child in need and child protection skills, working closely with children, young people and their families and developing child-centred, co-produced plans which reflect aspirations and sustainability for families.</p>\n<p>In this role you will have access to a range of learning and development opportunities provided by a dedicated Practice Improvement Team both to support your work with children and families but also to enable self-development and resilience building.</p>\n<p>You will also be provided with the right tools and working infrastructure which will allow you to work flexibly around your own needs as well as the needs of children and families enabling you to maximise efficiency and meet tight deadlines without overburdening process and bureaucracy. </p>\n<p>Here in Wirral we don’t just offer a competitive salary but a host of additional benefits which makes Wirral great. As an employee, you will be part of our collective family, involved in a programme of thought-provoking and relevant staff engagement events, led by visible leaders and managers. You will have access to a bespoke wellbeing programme tailored to the needs of Social Care employees and responsive to the challenging and difficult circumstances you encounter.</p>\n<p>Do you want to help #BeTheDifference for children young people and families?</p>\n<p>Click below and tell us why.</p>\n<p>We have vacancies in:</p>\n<p>Assessment and Intervention (Child in Need Team)</p>\n<p>Assessment and Intervention (Court Teams)</p>\n<p>Permanence Teams</p>\n<p>Please state on your application which team you are interested in.</p>\n<p>The successful applicant must have the ability to converse with members of the public and provide advice in accurate, spoken English</p>\n<p>If you would like to see other Social work based roles we offer, follow this link: https://ats-wirraljobs.jgp.co.uk/vacancies?ga_client_id=148a542e-d530-47a4-83e7-778e5b01b032&job_type=social+worker&ticket=ST-17065271612762-gT0zwkQHs3ol0lowgO81AhPMXYYNN67Als2u0Swz</p>\n<p>This post is subject to Enhanced Level DBS check.</p>\n<p>The Council has a visa sponsorship license and is therefore able to offer certificates of sponsorship to non-UK residents through the skilled-worker route for this role. 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If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey, then this could be the perfect job for you.</p>\n<p>We are currently accepting applications for an Experienced Social Workers for our Adult Safeguarding(MASH) Team.</p>\n<p>You will be responsible for the screening of adult safeguarding concerns and undertaking of section 42 enquiries as per Care Act duties.</p>\n<p>You will have a demonstrable ability to build positive working relationships with service users and professionals, as well as sound working knowledge of legislative frameworks and guidance relevant to safeguarding including the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act. </p>\n<p>We are a supportive and nurturing team, committed to staff development and progression to support you in achieving your ambitions. In this role you will have access to a range of learning and development opportunities provided by a dedicated Professional Standards Team, to both support your practice and to enable self-development and resilience building.</p>\n<p>This is an opportunity to develop excellent risk management skills, working closely with vulnerable adults and their families to deliver positive outcomes that put the persons views and wishes at the heart of our work.</p>\n<p>Don’t miss out on this fantastic next step in your social work career.</p>\n<p>Working Hours: 36 hours per week, various shift patterns (7.2 hour days) to cover 9-5pm Monday to Friday.</p>\n<p>We would like to offer a Social Worker the opportunity to join our team and contribute to the valuable work of our team.</p>\n<p>If you are interested in discussing the role further, please contact Team Manager Charlotte Cleary via email charlottecleary@wirral.gov.uk</p>\n<p>This post requires a DBS check. The Safer Recruitment & Employment Policy and the Disclosures for Recruitment Procedure can be found at : <a href=\"https://www.wirral.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/job-vacancies/safer-recruitment-and-employment\">https://www.wirral.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/job-vacancies/safer-recruitment-and-employment</a></p>\n<p>The Council has a visa sponsorship license and is therefore able to offer certificates of sponsorship to non-UK residents through the skilled-worker route for this role. In order to qualify for this, applicants must be Registered with Social Work England, and require sponsorship.</p>\n<p>Please note that the certificate of sponsorship alone is not a visa: an individual will still need to apply for and receive their visa to have the Right to Work in the UK.</p>\n<p>If you’re already a Wirral Council employee, and as part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we're passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk\">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p>If you are a Wirral resident, are unemployed or out of work, and require help with your application, please contact Involve Northwest’s employment and skills team on <a href=\"mailto:info@involvenorthwest.org.uk\">info@involvenorthwest.org.uk</a> or contact 0151 644 4500 or 0151 652 4349.</p>\n<p><strong>Working at Wirral</strong></p>\n<p>You’ll also want to know what it’s like to work here so, as a start:</p>\n<p>Our values are more than just pieces of paper on our walls! We’ve all played a role in developing these, so they reflect the immense pride we have in what we do, what matters to us, what inspires us and inform how we think, approach things and behave.</p>\n<p>We believe in ensuring staff are well looked after, staff wellbeing is a priority for us. We’re serious about recognising and rewarding people for the great things they do. You’ll benefit from our track record of developing, growing and investing in our people.</p>\n<p>We have a range of staff benefits including staff discounts, an excellent pension scheme which includes a generous employer contribution rate, immediate life cover and ill-health protection. We have a strong flexible working approach, hybrid working, family-friendly employment initiatives and an annual leave package starting with 28 days leave plus public holidays.</p>\n<p>We have an inclusive, engaged culture, everyone has a voice, everyone is valued for their contribution and understands the role they play in delivering our strategic priorities.</p>\n<p>Each voice is heard, each contribution valued. We embrace diversity in our workforce and recognise it is critical to our success. We support an inclusive culture that champions differences and nurtures a sense of belonging. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds, who share our values and our commitment to inclusion to apply for roles with us.</p>\n<p>We want you to be your best at work, we create the conditions to help you thrive and we mirror this in our recruitment process. If you’d like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process to make it barrier-free and as accessible as possible please contact <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk\">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p><em>Please note that in accordance with the Council’s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.</em></p>\n<p><em>It is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Council's Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package, unless in exceptional circumstances.</em></p>\n<p><em>Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date.</em></p>\n<p><em>We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications.</em></p>\n<p><em>Applications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration.  Forms received via the post will not be processed.</em></p>\n<p><em>All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK.  Details of required documents can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of the Jobs page.</em></p>\n<p><em>The job description and other supporting documents will not be accessible once the vacancy closing date has passed so if a copy is required you should download it now.</em></p>\n<p><em>We do not accept applications or CV’s from recruitment agencies, unless otherwise stated. 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You will work closely with our partner agencies to deliver high quality care and support to our children and young people.</p>\n<p>The team works closely alongside the care leaving service with the Personal Advisors, Independent reviewing managers and outreach workers.</p>\n<p>The team specialises in conducting brief enquiries and age assessments where necessary for those children seeking asylum and age assessment training so experience within this area is desirable not essential, as age assessment training is provided to all social workers within the team.</p>\n<p>The team focus on those older adolescent children who need specific support in preparing them for independence when they turn 18 years of age and transfer from a Social Worker to a Personal Advisor.</p>\n<p>Young people transfer from frontline teams at the point of a permanency plan being agreed either within court or via section 20 Southwark judgement for homeless 16/17 year olds alongside unaccompanied asylum seeking children and transferring from within the service from the Children in Care wider team already with a plan of permanency.</p>\n<p><strong>Our Offer:</strong></p>\n<p>Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service</li>\n<li>Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions</li>\n<li>3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Investment in your personal development</li>\n<li>Free Car Parking at HBC sites</li>\n<li>Flexible working arrangements</li>\n<li>Car leasing schemes</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Next Steps:</strong></p>\n<p>Here at Halton we are committed to supporting Social Workers to achieve their aspirations and you will have real opportunities for further promotion and training, as the Council is keen to develop advanced practitioners and also future leaders.</p>\n<p>Halton offer a nurturing ASYE programme for newly qualified workers through our Social Work Academy. This includes a protected caseload, dedicated time for study, a tailored training package and additional reflective supervisions. You will be allocated an ASYE assessor who works alongside you and your line manager to ensure you are supported throughout your first year in practice and beyond.</p>\n<p>For experienced workers we offer the opportunity for progression and continued professional development which includes a focus on your development including opportunities to become a practice educator, work with our local universities on delivering course material to student and progression to advanced practitioner. We have strong links to our local Universities and we offer specialist training and membership of Research in Practice. We aim to support you throughout your career whether you want to progress through a specialism, management pathways or teaching.</p>\n<p><em>To apply for this post you must be a qualified social worker ideally with post qualifying experience within a statutory children’s social care setting, along with knowledge and understanding of working with children in care and care leavers and our key partners as a corporate parent. Full Social Work Qualification is required. In addition, this post is subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure, a UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is required and Social Work England Registration.</em></p>\n<p>For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Lyndsey Ratcliffe (Service Manager Children in Care and Care Leavers) on 0151 511 8594</p>\n<p><strong>Interview dates are to be confirmed. </strong></p>\n<p>At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you – <a href=\"mailto:resourcing@halton.gov.uk\">resourcing@halton.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p><strong>Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values</strong>.</p>\n<p>We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. 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Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester.</p>\n<p>Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. It’s an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services.</p>\n<p><strong>We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘<em>our colleagues’</em>.</strong> </p>\n<p><strong>Our Team and Your Contributions:</strong></p>\n<p>You will be joining a settled and welcoming team, with access to regular supervision and continued professional development. As a Supervising Social Worker, it is vital that you work well with Foster Carers throughout the process of them fostering children and young people, and work collaboratively across services and with other professional disciplines. Your role will involve assessing, supporting, and supervising foster carers in accordance with the fostering National Minimum Standards 2011 and encourage carers to access their support network and services provided by the local authority and beyond. The ideal candidate will have previous Fostering Social Work experience; a full induction and training programme will be provided.</p>\n<p>As part of this role you may be required to complete Regulation 24 assessments and Special Guardianship/Fostering Assessments in relation to the broader family and friends agenda. You may also be required to support with training to foster carers.  </p>\n<p>The main responsibilities of the post include the preparation and completion of assessments for the Fostering Panel and the support, supervision, and development of carers post approval in accordance with the Fostering Regulations and National Minimum Standards 2011.</p>\n<p><strong>Our Offer:</strong></p>\n<p>Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service</li>\n<li>Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions</li>\n<li>3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Investment in your personal development</li>\n<li>Free Car Parking at HBC sites</li>\n<li>Flexible working arrangements</li>\n<li>Car leasing schemes</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>The Market Supplement applicable to the advertised role is as follows: </strong></p>\n<p><strong>For salaries of HBC 7 and HBC8 - £2,710 per annum</strong></p>\n<p><strong>For salaries of HBC 9 - £3,710 per annum</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Market Supplement's may be subject to early removal should there be rational to do so.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Next Steps:</strong></p>\n<p>At Halton Borough Council, we want all of our candidates to feel well-informed so if you would like to have an informal chat about this role, or learn more about our Fostering Team please contact Jacqueline Evans - <a href=\"mailto:Jacqueline.evans@Halton.gov.uk\">Jacqueline.evans@Halton.gov.uk</a>.</p>\n<p>Interviews will provisionally take place on week commencing 17/03/2025.</p>\n<p>At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you – <a href=\"mailto:resourcing@halton.gov.uk\">resourcing@halton.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p><strong>Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values</strong>.</p>\n<p>We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please complete your application as early as possible.</p>\n<p>We look forward to receiving your application!</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£37,024 - £48,421 (advertised salary is inclusive of a market supplement - please see advert for more detailed break down)","publishDate":"2025-02-03T13:41:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-02T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/6e4675a6-f30c-4082-9895-c732304b878a.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"7abfbd1b-c4e6-4082-9b9c-dce9dfba0979","title":"Social Worker","employer":"Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council","department":"","location":"South Sefton","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Job Title:</p>\n\n\n<p>Social Worker</p>\n\n\n\n\n<p>Team:</p>\n\n\n<p>Community Mental Health Team (South Sefton Waterloo)</p>\n\n\n\n\n<p>Salary pay grade:</p>\n\n\n<p>Between Grade H (SCP 26 – 30 £36,124 to £39,515)   and Grade I   (SCP 31-35  £40,476  to  £44,711) dependent upon experience.</p>\n<p>If appropriate this Salary is supplemented by an AMHP allowance of £2,205 a year, paid on a pro rata basis.</p>\n\n\n\n\n<p>Hours per week:</p>\n\n\n<p>36</p>\n\n\n\n\n<p>Post</p>\n\n\n<p>Permanent</p>\n\n\n\n\n<p>A suitably qualified and experienced Social Worker is required to join Sefton’s Adult Community Mental Health Team within South Sefton.  Applications are welcome from all qualified social workers but preference will be given to those who are eligible to practice as an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP). </p>\n<p>Sefton’s Community Mental Health Teams, are integrated, working with many other disciplines, in order to provide a seamless, and holistic service . The teams provide a comprehensive and dynamic service to adults between the ages of 16 and 65 who require support from secondary mental health services.</p>\n<p>Social workers located within the team provide a service in line with the principles of the Care Act (2014), Mental Capacity Act (2005), and Mental Health Act (1983), alongside many other legal frameworks. The role covers the wide range of social work activities, including safeguarding.   Eligibility to practice as an AMHP or willingness to train is an essential part of the role. </p>\n<p>The post offers a competitive salary, pension scheme, regular supervision and flexible working policy.  Strong training opportunities are provided by both Sefton Council and Mersey Care NHS Trust aimed at promoting continuous professional development.</p>\n<p>The closing date for this post is the 27/02/25 Interviews will be in person on the 6<sup>th</sup> of March 2025.  At Magdalen House 30 Trinity Road Bootle L20 3NJ.  </p>\n<p>Should you wish to discuss this opportunity please contact Mary Helsby Team Manager on 07800 917481 or Kirsten Henriksen Lead Practitioner on 07980 939306.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Grade H/I SCP 26 - 35, Salary £36,124 - £44,711","publishDate":"2025-02-03T11:08:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-27T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/68b5c2a6-5bde-4bc3-8893-3351cfac6a25.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"7a49165c-b0d7-45a7-8ac3-0d2dc714b588","title":"Social Worker","employer":"Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council","department":"","location":"Magdalen House","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Sefton Adult Social Care #proudtocare</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Exciting opportunities are available for experienced Social Workers with a minimum of two years post qualifying experience in the Adult Safeguarding Team in Sefton.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Who are we?</strong></p>\n<p>Sefton is a diverse and exciting local authority that is on a journey of aspiration and ambition as it works towards delivering its exciting Sefton 2030 Vision. This journey is shared with our partners and communities as we strive to ensure Sefton is a confident and connected Borough.</p>\n<p><strong>Sefton as a Place to Live and Work</strong></p>\n<p>Boasting 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.</p>\n<p>This 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.</p>\n<p>This 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.</p>\n<p>To 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.</p>\n<p><strong>Our Vision and Journey so far….</strong></p>\n<p>Sefton 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.</p>\n<p>This 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.</p>\n<p><strong>Safeguarding Team</strong></p>\n<p>An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Adult Social Care’s Safeguarding team.  We are looking for an Experienced Social Worker to join our supportive and forward-looking team for 16 hours a week on a fixed term contract for one year.</p>\n<p><strong>What we require from you:</strong></p>\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>\n<p><strong>Our offer to you</strong></p>\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>\n<p>Due 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.</p>\n<p>If 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 0151 934 3324.</p>\n<p><strong>How to apply</strong></p>\n<p>Please apply using our online application form <a href=\"https://ats-sefton.jgp.co.uk/vacancies/158782/apply\">here</a>. </p>\n<p>Please note, we do not accept CV’s.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Grade I SCP 31 - 35, Salary £40,476 - £44,711","publishDate":"2025-01-29T18:39:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-12T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/6d573edd-fdd8-43b8-9cce-1cfe3c83ae0e.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"8030d6f9-6170-4a9c-8af4-fd9fbf469c38","title":"Adult Learning & Skills Sessional Tutor - Functional Skills English","employer":"Halton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Halton Borough Council","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Adult Learning and Skills Sessional Tutor - Functional Skills English</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Our Story:</strong></p>\n<p>Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring two iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester, as well as close proximity to both Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airports.</p>\n<p>Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. It’s an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services.</p>\n<p><strong>We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘<em>our colleagues’</em>.</strong> </p>\n<p><strong>Our Team:</strong></p>\n<p><strong>‘Leaders and staff put learners at the heart of everything they do.’ (Ofsted, 2023, read the full report here: </strong><a href=\"https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50225735\"><strong>50225735</strong></a><strong>)</strong></p>\n<p>Halton Adult Learning is an Ofsted ‘Good’ graded education provider that delivers a range of accredited and non-accredited courses to adults in Widnes and Runcorn. The service offers a range of programmes including Functional Skills, ESOL, Teaching and Learning qualifications, Arts & Crafts, Creative Writing and Family Learning. We currently have an opportunity for a sessional tutor to deliver dynamic and engaging English Functional Skills qualifications to learners in our centres (Kingsway Learning Centre in Widnes and Acorn Learning Centre in Runcorn). </p>\n<p><strong>Your Contributions:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>* Deliver accredited English Functional Skills programmes from Entry Level to Level 2</li>\n<li>* Support the achievement of learners that may face significant barriers to learning</li>\n<li>* Encourage retention of learners on programme so that they have the best possible outcomes</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Our Offer:</strong></p>\n<p>Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>* Competitive Salary of £28.49 per hour for accredited teaching delivery and £24.85 for non-accredited teaching delivery. Non-teaching duties such as Team Meetings and training is £15.42 per hour. This is a sessional contract.</li>\n<li>* Investment in your personal development. A full training and development package. You will be actively supported and encouraged to build on your skills and knowledge to maximise the opportunities that working for the Council has to offer.</li>\n<li>* Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions</li>\n<li>* 3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>* Free Car Parking at HBC sites</li>\n<li>* Car leasing schemes</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Next Steps:</strong></p>\n<p>At Halton Borough Council, we want all of our candidates to feel well-informed so if you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact Kelly Arrowsmith on 0151 511 8453</p>\n<p>Interviews will take place w/c 24th February 2025, date to be confirmed.</p>\n<p>At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you – <a href=\"mailto:resourcing@halton.gov.uk\">resourcing@halton.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p><strong>Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values</strong>.</p>\n<p>We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please complete your application as early as possible.</p>\n<p>We look forward to receiving your application!</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£24.85 - £28.49 per hour accredited teaching hours","publishDate":"2025-01-28T10:52:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-09T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/a9358425-5701-4ed1-9134-4476abf098cc.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"c30c4e62-7684-4266-a58d-98120c57af00","title":"Social Worker - Children with Disabilities","employer":"St Helens Borough Council","department":"","location":"St Helens Metropolitan Council","locationType":2,"description":"<p>This post is subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure and Social Work England Registration.<br><br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>Making a difference at St Helens as an experienced Social Worker.<br><br>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.<br><br>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<br><br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>Interested to Find Out More?<br><br>You can review our full job description details, and person specification information here.<br><br>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.<br><br>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<br><br>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.<br><br>Equality & Diversity<br><br>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<br><br>St Helens Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer. 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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.<br><br>Making a Difference as Senior Social Worker<br><br>The Halton and St Helens Emergency Duty Team, provide an out of hours response to emergency situations for People's Services, Mental Health Services, Homelessness for Vulnerable People, Youth Offending and Asylum Seekers. We provide a point of contact for advice and where necessary, an immediate emergency service to individuals and families who are experiencing crisis.<br><br>The primary office base is situated at Municipal Building in Widnes. The service operates on a shift rota basis including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and after midnight on-call working from home.<br><br>The team operate using a hybrid shift working model which is inclusive of the opportunity to work from home during weekdays and overnight shifts, dependent on the need and circumstances of the shift, however being office based is expected at weekend day and evening shifts.<br><br>As a member of the Halton & St Helens EDT Service you will be part of a skilled and professional team supported by experienced colleagues and Team Manager.<br><br>Could you be who we are looking for?<br><br>Do you have the knowledge, skills and experience to deliver a high-quality service to vulnerable children and adults? 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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<br><br>St Helens Borough Council is a Disability Confident Leader. Disability Confident Leaders lead the way in helping to take action that changes attitudes, behaviours, and cultures for the better.<br><br>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.<br><br><br>NOLAN Principles of Conduct in Public Life.<br>All Council employees are required to abide by the ethical standards embodied by the 7 Nolan Principles: Selflessness, Integrity, Objectivity, Accountability, Openness, Honesty, and Leadership.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"From: £27,706.90 per annum Inclusive of 30% shift allowance To: £29,582.15 per annum Inclusive of 30% shift allowance","publishDate":"2025-01-27T12:55:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-07T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/a40ed222-da0f-45c2-9246-d6cbbbc042ab.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"4973f064-ff7e-4c7f-b84a-16024195b8c6","title":"Experienced Social Worker - Friends and Family Fostering Team","employer":"Knowsley Council","department":"","location":"Nutgrove Villa, Westmorland Road, Huyton , Knowsley , L36 6GA, Hybrid Working","locationType":2,"description":"<p>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!’</p>\n<p>Knowsley Children’s Social Care is seeking to recruit an Experienced Social Worker to work in the Fostering Service .</p>\n<p>Knowsley’s fostering service is currently split within two teams, one supporting and assessing mainstream foster carers and the other supporting and assessing friends and family foster carers. You would gain the training and support to have the opportunity to create and deliver training, attend engagement days with foster carers and children and be part of the new Mockingbird programme. Knowsley currently offer free car parking and unlimited tea and coffee.</p>\n<p>You will need to be qualified and professionally registered as a social worker, have knowledge of current legislation and regulations, and be abl to demonstrate your experience and abilities in respect of working in partnership with children, young people, families and partner agencies.</p>\n<p>We 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.</p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.</p>\n<p>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  Rebekah Gresty at rebekah.gresty@knowsleygov.uk </p>\n<p>If you are interested in this vacancy, please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. 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The team applies its Care Act 2014 duties and responsibilities to people who are aged 18 and above, who meet Care and Support Eligibility. The team work with a number of services including Statutory, Voluntary and the Private Sector, building relationships for better outcomes for the people we support</p>\n<p><strong>Our Story:</strong></p>\n<p>Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring two iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester, as well as close proximity to both Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airports.</p>\n<p>Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. It’s an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services.</p>\n<p>We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘<em>our colleagues’</em>. </p>\n<p><strong>Our Team:</strong></p>\n<p>As an Advanced Social Worker within the Complex Care Runcorn Team, you will support the operational implementation of Strengths and Rights Based approaches within Adult Social Care. You will also support in the development of the teams approach, including embedding the Mental Capacity Act 2005 into every day Social Care Practice.You will assist in the supervision of qualified and non qualified staff.</p>\n<p>As well as providing professional advice, mentoring and supporting your colleagues, you will provide information, advice and awareness to provider services, stakeholders and professionals, helping to ensure that the  service we offer in  health and social care is consistent, legally defensible and helps achieve the best outcomes we can for the people we support, and their families.</p>\n<p>We are committed to your continuous professional development, doing all we can to help you to get the most from your career. We offer 26 days’ annual leave, rising incrementally to 34 days after 20 years’ service. We support flexible working and offer a generous pension. We also offer free parking as well as a hybrid working model.</p>\n<p>You will enjoy excellent support and supervision, with regular opportunities to discuss and reflect on your practice, both with your line manager and peers.</p>\n<p><strong><em>About you </em></strong></p>\n<p><strong><em> </em></strong>You must be a qualified Social Worker who is registered to practice with Social Work England, demonstrating a commitment to ongoing professional development. You must be a qualified Best Interests Assessor and or Approved Mental Health professional, a qualified Practice Educator and progressed to an experienced Social Worker.</p>\n<p>In Halton, the post will provide you with the opportunity to develop and enhance your skills in Social Work. And be part of the development of partnership working with health colleagues to enhance the experience of adults who use adult social care services. You must have experience of completing Section 42 Safeguarding Enquiries, Court work, completing Risk Assessments as well as experience of working closely with a range of services, stakeholders and professionals.</p>\n<p>Our post a carries an essential car user role, and you will need to hold a current full driving license and have access to a vehicle</p>\n<p>For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Kayleigh Wharton,  Practice Manager on 0151 511 6743 or Dean Tierney, Principal Manager on 0151 511 8776</p>\n<p>Interviews will take place on Friday 7th March 2025</p>\n<p>At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you – <a href=\"mailto:resourcing@halton.gov.uk\">resourcing@halton.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p><strong>Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values</strong>.</p>\n<p><strong>We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please complete your application as early as possible.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>We look forward to receiving your application!</strong></p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£41,511 - £44,711 per annum","publishDate":"2025-01-24T12:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-20T23:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/519419df-02ff-49ea-8495-09345ff0571a.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"14da92fc-d315-4431-a1b8-2bcb0a5107f5","title":"Advanced Social Worker","employer":"Halton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Halton Borough Council","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong><em>An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent position within the Transitions Team</em></strong></p>\n<p>The Transitions Team consists of Social Workers and Community Care Workers. The team works with young people from the age of 14 to 25 who have a learning or physical disability, supporting them to transition from Children’s Services to Adult Social Care. The team applies its Care Act 2014 duties and responsibilities and works with a number of services including Statutory, Voluntary and the Private Sector, building relationships for better outcomes for the people we support, ensuring that the Preparing for Adulthood agenda is embedded in your approach.</p>\n<p><strong>Our Story:</strong></p>\n<p>Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring two iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester, as well as close proximity to both Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airports.</p>\n<p>Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. It’s an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services.</p>\n<p>We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘<em>our colleagues’</em>. </p>\n<p><strong>Our Team:</strong></p>\n<p>As an Advanced Social Worker within the Transitions Team, you will support the operational implementation of Strengths and Rights Based approaches within Adult Social Care. You will also support in the development of the teams approach, including embedding the Mental Capacity Act 2005 into every day Social Care Practice. You will assist in the supervision of qualified and non qualified staff.</p>\n<p>As well as providing professional advice, mentoring and supporting your colleagues, you will provide information, advice and awareness to provider services, stakeholders and professionals, helping to ensure that the  service we offer in  health and social care is consistent, legally defensible and helps achieve the best outcomes we can for the people we support, and their families and carers.</p>\n<p>We are committed to your continuous professional development, doing all we can to help you to get the most from your career. We offer 26 days’ annual leave, rising incrementally to 34 days after 20 years’ service. We support flexible working and offer a generous pension. 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You must have experience of completing Section 42 Safeguarding Enquiries, Court work, completing Risk Assessments as well as experience of working closely with a range of services, stakeholders and professionals. Having knowledge and experience of working in Children’s Social Care is also desirable. In addition, understanding the Preparing for Adulthood agenda will be key in your role.</p>\n<p>Our post a carries an essential car user role, and you will need to hold a current full driving license and have access to a vehicle</p>\n<p><strong>For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Pamela Marsden, Practice Manager on 0151 511 6539 or Dean Tierney, Principal Manager on 0151 511 8776</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interviews will take place on Tuesday 11th March 2025</strong></p>\n<p>At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you – <a href=\"mailto:resourcing@halton.gov.uk\">resourcing@halton.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p><strong>Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values</strong>.</p>\n<p><strong>We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please complete your application as early as possible.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>We look forward to receiving your application!</strong></p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£41,511 - £44,711 per annum","publishDate":"2025-01-24T12:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-21T23:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/6a2196c3-736c-414b-a342-d4a804ba1aec.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"6045ee69-ab9d-4647-b941-85f17df3e14e","title":"Principal Manager - Social Work Academy","employer":"Halton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Halton Borough Council","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>It’s an exciting time to be joining Halton!</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Our Story:</strong></p>\n<p>Halton is a thriving and vibrant Borough where people can learn and develop their skills; enjoy a good quality of life with good health; a high quality, modern urban environment; the opportunity for all to fulfil their potential; greater wealth and quality, sustained by a thriving business community; and safer, stronger and more attractive neighbourhoods. We are also within easy commutable distance of Greater Manchester, Cheshire and Merseyside regions.</p>\n<p>Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. So, it’s an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services.</p>\n<p><strong>Our Team and Key Responsibilities:</strong></p>\n<p>This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of our Social Work Academy in Halton. </p>\n<p>The Social Work Academy collaborates with the entire children’s workforce, utilising quality assurance, collaborative feedback, and Ofsted findings to address areas requiring development. </p>\n<p>Additionally, and potentially more impactful for long-term workforce retention and ongoing practice improvement, you will be integral in the continuing development of the centre of excellence for learning and development. This centre offers social work professionals and related social care roles ongoing professional development through an inclusive training programme.  </p>\n<p>We're looking for an individual who is passionate about supporting the workforce to improve outcomes for our children and families. Our approach focuses on developing good practice in all areas of our work, in order to provide the best support to the children and families in Halton. The individual will be able to adopt a preventative approach that can align with our teams, as well as our newly developing Edge of Care and Family Time service, have experience of developing a service with evidenced positive impact, and extensive leadership skills and experience. The ideal candidate will have <span>experience of representing the Service in Court as well as developing and maintaining the PLO process.</span></p>\n<p>Our priorities are ever changing, and the individual will be able to adapt to our evolving improvement journey and through your extensive experience in management, practice improvement and innovation you will be instrumental in supporting Halton’s improvement journey.  </p>\n<p><strong>Our Offer:</strong></p>\n<p>Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service</li>\n<li>Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions</li>\n<li>3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Investment in your personal development</li>\n<li>Free Car Parking at HBC sites</li>\n<li>Flexible working arrangements</li>\n<li>Car leasing schemes</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We have a strong vision for positive practice in Halton and we are currently embedding a relationship-based practice model that has systemic practice at its core. We’re on a journey for excellence and we’ve made it our mission to ensure that children and young people get the best service from us, so they are able to thrive and achieve.</p>\n<p>We have an experienced and established Senior Leadership Team, and your Service Manager and Head of Service are supportive and nurturing.</p>\n<p>Our Executive Director and Director for Children’s Social Care are in full support of Halton being recognised as a Learning and Developing Authority, with a special emphasis on learning and career progression. </p>\n<p>We are committed to supporting our practitioners to achieve their aspirations too. Working with us, you will have real opportunities to progress your career through training and development.</p>\n<p><strong>N</strong><strong>ext Steps:</strong></p>\n<p>At Halton Borough Council, we want all of our candidates to feel well-informed so if you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact Wendy Harrison, Head of Workforce & Principal Social Worker - <a href=\"mailto:wendy.harrison@halton.gov.uk\">wendy.harrison@halton.gov.uk</a> or Kadie Molyneux, Social Work Academy Service Manager <a href=\"mailto:Kadie.molyneux@halton.gov.uk\">Kadie.molyneux@halton.gov.uk</a> - 0151 511 7557 </p>\n<p><strong>Interviews will be held on 13.02.2025. </strong></p>\n<p>At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. 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If you’re interested, please complete your application as early as possible.</p>\n<p>We look forward to receiving your application!</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£49,764 - £52,805 per annum","publishDate":"2025-01-23T16:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-06T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/d3e5e7b1-b585-4369-b435-e395a9147552.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"af78dea0-2ab5-4193-aea4-6ffce6389f95","title":"Independent Reviewing Manager","employer":"Halton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Halton Borough Council","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>Are you looking for a new and exciting role where you can make a difference to the lives of young people? </strong></p>\n<p>We have an exciting opportunity for an Independent Reviewing Manager to join our Leaving Care service.</p>\n<p><strong>Our Story:</strong></p>\n<p>Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring two iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester.</p>\n<p>Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. It’s an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services.</p>\n<p><strong>We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘<em>our colleagues’</em>.</strong> </p>\n<p><strong>Your Contributions:</strong></p>\n<p>We are really excited to be investing in this brand new, innovative and creative post and you will be integral in it’s development. Some main responsibilities of the role include:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reviewing Post 18 pathway plans for Children who are Care experienced, including those children who are separated from their families and arrived in the UK unaccompanied and are seeking asylum as young adults.</li>\n<li>Considering all the areas in the most recently completed Pathway Plan/review and ensure the right actions are being taken and the right support is in place; making sure the actions on progress and next steps are completed in how best to support the young person.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>The ideal candidate will be able to evidence working with children in care and supporting their transitions to adulthood alongside supporting care experienced young adults and have extensive knowledge of the pathway planning process.</p>\n<p>In reviewing pathway planning it will take into consideration key legislation and policies in line with transitioning to adulthood and understanding the role of a corporate parent.</p>\n<p><strong>Our Offer:</strong></p>\n<p>Are you looking for a place where you are always looking forward? 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We’re on a journey for excellence and we’ve made it our mission to ensure that children and young people get the best service from us, so they are able to thrive and achieve.  </p>\n<p>The Social Work Academy is integral in providing support, guidance and direction, with a focus on professional development. You will receive a bespoke training package, 1:1 support, team learning and reflective group / supervision sessions.   </p>\n<p>We have an experienced and established Senior Leadership Team, and your Service Manager and Head of Service are supportive and nurturing.  </p>\n<p>Our Executive Director and Director for Children’s Social Care are in full support of Halton being recognised as a Learning and Developing Authority, with a special emphasis on career progression.   </p>\n<p>We are committed to supporting our practitioners to achieve their aspirations too. Working with us, you will have real opportunities to progress your career through training and development.</p>\n<p><strong>Next Steps:</strong></p>\n<p>At Halton Borough Council, we want all of our candidates to feel well-informed so if you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact Emma Wright – emma.wright@halton.gov.uk.</p>\n<p>Interview dates are TBC.</p>\n<p>At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. 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Are you a qualified social worker with management experience?</p>\n<p>Do you enjoy taking on a new challenge each day and working within a fast-paced environment.</p>\n<p>If so, you may be the perfect candidate for this role.</p>\n<p>At 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.</p>\n<p>We promote applications from all sections of the community, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. 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Grade H SCP 26 - 30, Salary £36,124 - £39,513

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