Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
9 days left to apply
Magdalen House (On-Site)
Permanent, Full time
Enhanced DBS check required
Grade I, SCP 31-35 £39,186 to £43,421 per annum (pay award pending)
36 hours
TRANSITION TO ADULTHOOD SOCIAL WORKER (AGE 14-25)
Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
Salary: Grade I, SCP 31-35 £39,186 to £43,421 per annum
Location: Magdalen House
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time
Hours: 36 hours per week.
DBS Check: Enhanced
Are you passionate about supporting young people with learning disabilities and autistic spectrum conditions aged 14-25 to experience a smooth transition into adulthood? Do you want to join Sefton Council’s new transition team, based within Sefton’s new LD and Autism social work team?
If so, this job vacancy could be suitable for you!
As a qualified social worker, you will contribute to the operational delivery of an effective Adult Social Care service as part of a wider team responsible for promoting the welfare of and continuously improving outcomes for individuals.
We will offer robust supervision, opportunities for continuous professional development and a firm commitment to your personal development. This is an opportunity to work in a new supportive, forward-looking team with new developments on the horizon which encourage innovative and creative practice.
Who are we?
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.
Sefton as a Place to Live and Work
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.
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.
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, improvement plans and outcomes for vulnerable adults in our community.
Our Vision and Journey so far….
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.
What we require from you:
Our offer to you
How to apply
Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CV’s (unless specified on the advert).
Please fully complete and submit the online application form.
Interviews to Be Held On: 22nd October 2024
Interviews will be conducted in person at : Magdalen House, 30 Trinity Road, Bootle, L20 3NJ
Closing Date: 6th October
Shortlisting: 7th-11th October
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