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We are looking for experienced social workers who have passed their ASYE to support our cared for young people. </p>\n<p><strong>Why Choose Sefton Council?</strong></p>\n<p>At Sefton Council, we are committed to investing in our people. Our vision is to grow and nurture our own talent, creating a strong and professional workforce dedicated to the safety and well-being of children and young people in our communities. Here’s what sets us apart:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Small Teams, Big Impact:</strong> We believe in the power of close-knit teams. Our small team structure ensures you’re never just a number but a valued member whose contributions are recognized, valued, and celebrated.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Manageable Caseloads:</strong> We understand the importance of work-life balance and the challenges of the social work profession. That’s why we ensure manageable caseloads, allowing you to provide the best possible care and support to those who need it most.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Strong Supervision and Support:</strong> Your professional growth and well-being are our priorities. With regular, robust supervision and access to continuous professional development opportunities, we ensure you have the guidance and resources you need to excel in your role.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Commitment to Excellence:</strong> Our commitment to safeguarding children and young people is unwavering. We uphold the highest standards of practice, providing the tools and training necessary to empower you to make a real difference.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>As a Sefton Employee, You Will Receive:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Competitive salary and job security</li>\n<li>A comprehensive induction programme</li>\n<li>28 days annual leave rising to 33 days with 5 years of continuous service, plus 9 bank holidays</li>\n<li>Opportunity to take flexi time/time in lieu</li>\n<li>Enhanced sick pay scheme</li>\n<li>Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and maternity support leave</li>\n<li>Opportunities for agile/flexible working</li>\n<li>Car user allowances (dependent) and car mileage reclaim</li>\n<li>Salary sacrifice schemes</li>\n<li>Access to Medicash – covering dental bills, optical care, alternative and complementary therapies, chiropody, and health screenings</li>\n<li>Access to local benefits and discounts on products and services</li>\n<li>Pension scheme with employer contributions</li>\n<li>Free parking at office bases (dependent)</li>\n<li>Access to good quality, regular reflective supervision</li>\n<li>A suite of direct work tools to support practice</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Be Part of Something Exciting</strong></p>\n<p>Join Sefton now and be part of something exciting and new as we continue our improvement journey.</p>\n<p>We currently have several opportunities within our Cared For Team for Social Workers.</p>\n<p>We reserve the right to close this add early if the demand is met.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Interviews: 12th May 2025</strong></p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Grade H/I SCP 26 - 35, Salary £36,124 - £44,711","publishDate":"2025-04-09T14:39:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-07T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/30401c09-1a08-441d-bf92-aeb8300495a4.png","score":9617.238,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"cfbe5a40-ea08-4cf6-ae4e-211256305990","title":"Assistant Team Manager - Cared For Team","employer":"Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council","department":"","location":"Magdalen House","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Join our Children’s Social Services Team: Make a Difference Every Day!</strong></p>\n<p>We are seeking to appoint passionate and experienced Assistant Team Managers within our Children With Complex Needs Team to join our dynamic Children’s Services Team here at Sefton Council.</p>\n<p>As an Assistant Team Manager, you will have direct responsibility for a small number of children whilst playing a vital role in supporting the Team Manager in the day-to-day management of a team of Social Workers and other professionals in the delivery of statutory and legislative duties and requirements. 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The service is delivered in a range of settings including supported living, respite and day services.</p>\n<p>This varied and rewarding role will involve providing person centred and bespoke care and support, assisting people to engage in opportunities that are meaningful to them, and this includes providing dignified personal care.</p>\n<p>You will be required to work flexibly across any of the Adult Provider Services throughout the borough, and the role can involve any of the following: shift work, waking nights, weekends and bank holidays. In some parts of the service, you will be required to lone work.</p>\n<p>You will join a friendly team where training and ongoing support is provided.</p>\n<p>The post is subject to enhanced hours and sleep in payments. An enhanced DBS check will also be undertaken.</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 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 Operations Manager Lisa Daley at <a href=\"mailto:lisa.daley@knowsley.gov.uk\">lisa.daley@knowsley.gov.uk</a>  / 07824 372293 or Operations Manager Robby Parry at <a href=\"mailto:robby.parry@knowsley.gov.uk\">robby.parry@knowsley.gov.uk</a> / 07717 301323</p>\n<p>Previous applicants need not apply</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 Review Team offers a plethora of opportunities for practitioners seeking to strengthen their practice and apply transferrable knowledge and skills in a CPD focused team. Social Workers are required to support with the latter service delivery, utilising assessment, and intervention skills, framed in legal literate practices. Experience of working with older adults.</p>\n<p>The 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.</p>\n<p>Requirements:</p>\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>\n<p>Appointment to the posts will be subject to successful interview, references, DBS clearance and an Occupational Health check.</p>\n<p>This post requires a DBS check. The Safer Recruitment & Employment Policy and the Disclosures for Recruitment Procedure can be found at : <a href=\"https://www.wirral.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/job-vacancies/safer-recruitment-and-employment\">https://www.wirral.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/job-vacancies/safer-recruitment-and-employment</a></p>\n<p>The Council has a visa sponsorship license and is therefore able to offer certificates of sponsorship to non-UK residents through the skilled-worker route for this role. In order to qualify for this, applicants must be Registered with Social Work England and require sponsorship.</p>\n<p>Please note that the certificate of sponsorship alone is not a visa: an individual will still need to apply for and receive their visa to have the Right to Work in the UK.</p>\n<p>If you’re already a Wirral Council employee, and as part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we're passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk\">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p>If you are a Wirral resident, are unemployed or out of work, and require help with your application, please contact Involve Northwest’s employment and skills team on <a href=\"mailto:info@involvenorthwest.org.uk\">info@involvenorthwest.org.uk</a> or contact 0151 644 4500 or 0151 652 4349.</p>\n<p><strong>Working at Wirral</strong></p>\n<p>You’ll also want to know what it’s like to work here so, as a start:</p>\n<p>Our values are more than just pieces of paper on our walls! We’ve all played a role in developing these, so they reflect the immense pride we have in what we do, what matters to us, what inspires us and inform how we think, approach things and behave.</p>\n<p>We believe in ensuring staff are well looked after, staff wellbeing is a priority for us. We’re serious about recognising and rewarding people for the great things they do. You’ll benefit from our track record of developing, growing and investing in our people.</p>\n<p>We have a range of staff benefits including staff discounts, an excellent pension scheme which includes a generous employer contribution rate, immediate life cover and ill-health protection. We have a strong flexible working approach, hybrid working, family-friendly employment initiatives and an annual leave package starting with 28 days leave plus public holidays.</p>\n<p>We have an inclusive, engaged culture, everyone has a voice, everyone is valued for their contribution and understands the role they play in delivering our strategic priorities.</p>\n<p>Each voice is heard, each contribution valued. We embrace diversity in our workforce and recognise it is critical to our success. We support an inclusive culture that champions differences and nurtures a sense of belonging. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds, who share our values and our commitment to inclusion to apply for roles with us.</p>\n<p>We want you to be your best at work, we create the conditions to help you thrive and we mirror this in our recruitment process. If you’d like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process to make it barrier-free and as accessible as possible please contact <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk\">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p><em>Please note that in accordance with the Council’s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.</em></p>\n<p><em>It is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Council's Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package, unless in exceptional circumstances.</em></p>\n<p><em>Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date.</em></p>\n<p><em>We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications.</em></p>\n<p><em>Applications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration.  Forms received via the post will not be processed.</em></p>\n<p><em>All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK.  Details of required documents can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of the Jobs page.</em></p>\n<p><em>The job description and other supporting documents will not be accessible once the vacancy closing date has passed so if a copy is required you should download it now.</em></p>\n<p><em>We do not accept applications or CV’s from recruitment agencies, unless otherwise stated. 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Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.</strong></span></p><p><span>We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!</span></p><p><span><strong>The Role:</strong> </span></p><p>Adult Access is the front door of Adult Social Care & Health which enables a clear direction for enquires, resource, demand management, and accountability.</p><p>Adult Access has three areas of operations to enable the delivery of the wider Adult Social Care Target Operating Model. These three functions are: </p><ul>\n<li>Wellbeing Advisor </li>\n<li>Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) </li>\n<li>Safeguarding Triage</li>\n</ul><p>All three functions will focus on a seamless person-centred, strength-based approach from first contact. In practice, Wellbeing Advisors, Social Workers, Social Care Assessors and Occupational Therapy will work together as a team. The aim being to prevent, reduce and delay people needing formal and longer-term care, and to provide short term reablement support, where required, to enable people’s independence.</p><p><strong>Your role will be as a Social Worker within the fast-paced Multi-Disciplinary Team. </strong></p><ul>\n<li>Your role as a Social Worker will be to assess and where necessary, provide reablement or short-term support to individuals to promote their independence. Where long term intervention is required, a robust assessment will be completed to enable a smooth transition to the Locality Teams for on-going intervention</li>\n<li>Social Worker’s embed a strength-based approach to assessment with outcomes where people have wider choice and control over their well-being</li>\n<li>Your role as Social Worker will involve working with a wide range of cases for all adults from the age of 18  </li>\n<li>Within your role as a Social Worker, you will be required to complete Reablement Assessment, Your Needs Assessment, Risk Assessment, Mental Capacity and Best Interest assessment, completing Reviews, as well as any other relevant assessment in relation to a person’s needs</li>\n<li>As the Social Worker for Liverpool City Council, you will commission services such as Domiciliary Care packages, Day Centre placement, Carers support such as Respite and support for complex cases etc</li>\n<li>As the Social Worker you will be responsible for social work provision including managing own caseload whilst managing the reputation of the directorate and council and complying with national and service procedures and guidance</li>\n<li>Within the role, our Social Workers will be expected to travel to complete home visits for the purpose of assessments and or welfare visits, and or attend other Council Buildings across the City</li>\n<li>Your role as the Social Worker within the Multi-Disciplinary Team will also include attendance of the daily huddle to discuss any complex cases with an MDT approach</li>\n</ul><p><span><strong>Our offer to you:</strong></span></p><ul>\n<li>\n<strong> At least 27 days holiday, </strong>plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Agile working (Role dependent) - </strong>A “Flexibility First” approach to Agile working where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Part of the Local Government Pension scheme – </strong>option to join the AVC scheme</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Progression - </strong>opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Health and Wellbeing - </strong>offer including Employee assistance programme</li>\n<li><strong>Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes </strong></li>\n<li>\n<strong>Drive Time – </strong>a salary sacrifice car lease scheme</li>\n<li><strong>Family friendly policies with enhanced leave  </strong></li>\n<li><strong>Discounted Gym Memberships </strong></li>\n<li><strong>Employee Volunteering Scheme </strong></li>\n<li><strong>Medicash </strong></li>\n</ul><p><span><strong>Next steps:</strong><br><strong>Closing date: </strong>midnight Tuesday 10 June 2025<br></span></p><p><span><strong>We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. 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Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.  Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad. </span></p><p><br></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£39,513 - £44,711 / £44,711 - £49,764","publishDate":"2025-04-14T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-10T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/366b5917-11d1-4707-b4fc-6897ea8aff11.png","score":7498.8667,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"301797b6-b524-44ad-869e-41199d5a677d","title":"Social Worker - Children's Social Care Fostering & Adoption Team","employer":"Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council","department":"","location":"Magdalen House","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Join our Children’s Social Services Team: Make a Difference Every Day!</strong></p>\n<p>Are you a passionate and dedicated social worker looking to make a real impact? We are looking for experienced social workers who have passed their ASYE to join our dynamic Children’s Service Team here at Sefton Council.</p>\n<p>Together, we can safeguard the future of our children while ensuring our team thrives in a supportive and professional environment.</p>\n<p>At Sefton Council, we are committed to investing in our people. Our vision is to grow and nurture our own talent, creating a strong and professional workforce dedicated to the safety and well-being of children and young people in our communities. Here’s what sets us apart.</p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Small Teams, Big Impact;</strong> We believe in the power of close-knit teams. Our small team structure ensures you’re never just a number but a valued member whose contributions are recognised, valued and celebrated.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Manageable caseloads;</strong> We understand the importance of work-life balance and the challenges of the social work profession. 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We uphold the highest standards of practice, providing the tools and training necessary to empower you to make a real difference.</li>\n<li> </li>\n</ul>\n<p>If you join Sefton now, you will be part of something exciting and new as we continue our improvement journey.</p>\n<p><strong>We currently have several opportunities within our Fostering Teams for Social Workers.</strong></p>\n<p>Sefton Fostering Service has developed over the last 2 years and we are now at the exciting point of expanding the service and are looking for social workers to join us in the next stage of our journey. The service is made up of 4 teams – family and friends assessment and support, family and friends supervision and support, mainstream recruitment and assessment and mainstream supervision and support.  We have social work vacancies across 2 of the teams (family and friends assessment and support and mainstream supervision and support) and we are looking for people who have an interest in and value the excellent work foster carers do and with a knowledge and understanding of fostering services including fostering standards and regulations, family and friends related assessments, care proceedings and fostering panel. Previous experience in a fostering environment is desirable but not essential as your attitude, motivation, and transferable skills is what interests us.</p>\n<p>Please note that in order to apply for this post you must be qualified and registered as a Social Worker with SWE and have post qualifying experience in safeguarding children.  </p>\n<p><strong>Provisional interview date - Friday 16th May 2025</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Grade H, SCP 26 - 30, £36,124 to £39,513 and Grade I, SCP 31 - 35, £40,476 to £44,711 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-22T10:05:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-11T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/7e9e1ff9-e0f3-44e7-8e1b-af47624298a4.png","score":6672.7666,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"1d4a224a-2b06-4544-949d-0cfebdb47c5d","title":"Social Worker - Family and Friends Assessment Team","employer":"Liverpool City Council","department":"","location":"Parklands Customer Focus Centre, Conleach Road, Liverpool","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p><strong><span>Job title: </span></strong><span>Social Worker – Family and Friends Assessment Team</span></p><p><span><strong>A bit about us:</strong></span></p><p><span>Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet by 2025 and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities.   Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do. </span></p><p><span><strong>Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.</strong></span></p><p><span>We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with it’s rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!</span></p><p><span>Liverpool Children’s Services have high ambitions and are on an improvement journey to become outstanding.  We have an inspirational leadership team who have a fresh vision, dedicated to driving practice forward.  It’s an exciting time to join us and be part of that change.</span></p><p><span><strong>The role:</strong></span></p><ul>\n<li>We are looking to recruit an experienced Social Worker to join our Fostering Service in our Family and Friends Assessment Team </li>\n<li>As a Fostering Social Worker, your role will be to complete SGO / family and friends fostering assessments for court and to present the fostering assessments at the fostering panel</li>\n<li>As a Social Worker, you will carry out viability assessments and SGO/family and friends assessments to determine the suitability of family members/friends who are potentially capable of taking on the responsibility of caring for our Liverpool children</li>\n<li>You will hold professional responsibility for a caseload of kinship assessments, working within set timescales and court deadlines whilst ensuring the highest quality assessments.</li>\n<li>Our Fostering Social Workers need to be able to demonstrate that they can work proactively with the allocated children’s social workers and partner agencies in order to achieve the best possible outcomes for our Liverpool children</li>\n<li>We are looking for experienced, enthusiastic and dedicated practitioners, who consider themselves organised and resilient, who can effectively balance the demands of completing a number of different assessments simultaneously. The team has a strong and supportive management structure</li>\n</ul><p><span>This post is fixed term until 14 February 2026 for the purpose of maternity leave.</span></p><p><span>This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and up to date registration with Social Work England as a qualified Social Worker.</span></p><p><span><strong>Our offer to you:</strong></span></p><ul>\n<li>\n<strong>At least 27 days holiday</strong>, plus bank holidays, <strong>rising to at least 32 after 5 years’ service</strong> (pro rata, if part time) – option to purchase further days</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Agile working (role dependent) </strong>– a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme</strong> – option to join the AVC Scheme</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Progression</strong> – opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Health and wellbeing</strong> – offer including Employee Assistance Programme</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Cycle to Work </strong>and<strong> Travel Pass Schemes </strong>\n</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Drive Time</strong> – a salary sacrifice car lease scheme</li>\n<li><strong>Family friendly policies with enhanced leave  </strong></li>\n<li><strong>Discounted gym memberships </strong></li>\n<li><strong>Employee Volunteering Scheme </strong></li>\n<li><strong>Medicash </strong></li>\n</ul><p><span><strong>Next steps:</strong></span></p><p><span><strong>Closing date: </strong>midnight on Thursday 1 May 2025.</span></p><p><span>Shortlisting will take place from Friday 2 May onward. Interview dates are yet to be confirmed.</span></p><p><span><strong>We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.</strong></span></p><p><span>If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Harriet Cadman, Recruitment and Retention Lead, via <a href=\"mailto:harriet.cadman@liverpool.gov.uk\">harriet.cadman@liverpool.gov.uk</a> </span></p><p><span>Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council.</span></p><p><span><span class=\"fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable\"><span class=\"fr-mk\"> </span><span class=\"fr-mk\"> </span><span class=\"fr-mk\"> </span></span></span></p><p><span>Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. </span></p><p><span>If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk</span></p><p><span>Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including spam/junk folder, after the closing dates for notifications. Please ensure you complete your full profile, work, and education history in Tribepad.</span></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£39,513 - £44,711","publishDate":"2025-04-22T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-01T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/0005e0d4-e4bf-4dce-b28d-09abe3e42eec.png","score":5859.3896,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"1c73416c-78a4-4e95-a7eb-e7a76a87782e","title":"Team Manager - MASH","employer":"Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council","department":"","location":"Mallory, 2 Alice Ker Square, Wirral, Hybrid Working","locationType":2,"description":"<p>There has never been a more exciting time to join Wirral Council. We’ve got ambitious targets to meet and to achieve everything we have promised to our residents, we need people who are ready to deliver the very best for our communities and show how they can #BeTheDifference. Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents, defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services. If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey, then this could be the perfect job for you.</p>\n<p>We are looking for a Team Manager to work in the council’s adult safeguarding team, working collaboratively with operational services and other agencies to ensure a robust, timely and appropriate response to safeguarding concerns and Section 42 Enquiries.</p>\n<p>As Team Manager, you will lead a team which includes Advanced Practitioners, Social Workers and Care Navigators ensuring the timely workflow with the team, ensuring practice is Care Act 2014 compliant. You will be responsible for leading, managing and supporting the team to provide a high quality, effective and efficient safeguarding and social care service to adults and their carers in Wirral. We're looking for an experienced social work leader to provide leadership and professional supervision to the team, giving direction and maintaining practice standards. This includes the achievement of performance targets and promoting continuous professional development.</p>\n<p>The Team Manager is responsible for ensuring structures, systems and processes are in place so that statutory duties, legislative responsibilities and KPI’s of the Local Authority are effectively co-ordinated across Wirral.  The successful candidate will have experience of making appropriate use of available resources within required operational and service quality standards and be a professional resource in respect of advice to the team, wider teams and supporting agencies.</p>\n<p>If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact <a href=\"mailto:michaelareid@wirral.gov.uk\">michaelareid@wirral.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p>This post requires a DBS check. The Safer Recruitment & Employment Policy and the Disclosures for Recruitment Procedure can be found at : <a href=\"https://www.wirral.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/job-vacancies/safer-recruitment-and-employment\">https://www.wirral.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/job-vacancies/safer-recruitment-and-employment</a></p>\n<p>If you’re already a Wirral Council employee, and as part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we're passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk\">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p>If you are a Wirral resident, are unemployed or out of work, and require help with your application, please contact Involve Northwest’s employment and skills team on <a href=\"mailto:info@involvenorthwest.org.uk\">info@involvenorthwest.org.uk</a> or contact 0151 644 4500 or 0151 652 4349.</p>\n<p><strong>Working at Wirral</strong></p>\n<p>You’ll also want to know what it’s like to work here so, as a start:</p>\n<p>Our values are more than just pieces of paper on our walls! We’ve all played a role in developing these, so they reflect the immense pride we have in what we do, what matters to us, what inspires us and inform how we think, approach things and behave.</p>\n<p>We believe in ensuring staff are well looked after, staff wellbeing is a priority for us. We’re serious about recognising and rewarding people for the great things they do. You’ll benefit from our track record of developing, growing and investing in our people.</p>\n<p>We have a range of staff benefits including staff discounts, an excellent pension scheme which includes a generous employer contribution rate, immediate life cover and ill-health protection. We have a strong flexible working approach, hybrid working, family-friendly employment initiatives and an annual leave package starting with 28 days leave plus public holidays.</p>\n<p>We have an inclusive, engaged culture, everyone has a voice, everyone is valued for their contribution and understands the role they play in delivering our strategic priorities.</p>\n<p>Each voice is heard, each contribution valued. We embrace diversity in our workforce and recognise it is critical to our success. We support an inclusive culture that champions differences and nurtures a sense of belonging. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds, who share our values and our commitment to inclusion to apply for roles with us.</p>\n<p>We want you to be your best at work, we create the conditions to help you thrive and we mirror this in our recruitment process. If you’d like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process to make it barrier-free and as accessible as possible please contact <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk\">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p><em>Please note that in accordance with the Council’s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.</em></p>\n<p><em>It is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Council's Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package, unless in exceptional circumstances.</em></p>\n<p><em>Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date.</em></p>\n<p><em>We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications.</em></p>\n<p><em>Applications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration.  Forms received via the post will not be processed.</em></p>\n<p><em>All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK.  Details of required documents can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of the Jobs page.</em></p>\n<p><em>The job description and other supporting documents will not be accessible once the vacancy closing date has passed so if a copy is required you should download it now.</em></p>\n<p><em>We do not accept applications or CV’s from recruitment agencies, unless otherwise stated. Therefore, any candidates submitted via a recruitment agency will not be considered for this role.</em></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£55,587 - £58,664","publishDate":"2025-04-29T13:09:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-18T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/59b296e2-655c-4142-871c-d57d79bdf2a3.jpg","score":5856.1743,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"0169256f-f0da-4ed0-a93e-ab9fd028a922","title":"Social Worker - Disabled Children's Team","employer":"Liverpool City Council","department":"","location":"Cunard Building, Water Street, Liverpool","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p><span><strong>Job title:</strong> Social Worker – Disabled Children’s Team  </span></p><p><span><strong>A bit about us:</strong></span></p><p><span>Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities.  Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do. </span></p><p><span><strong>Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.</strong></span></p><p><span>We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, affordable housing, stunning waterfront, and our beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!</span></p><p><span>Ofsted stated the following about our Children and Young People’s Services in their recent monitoring visit: “<em>The workforce is passionate, committed, and excited about the future</em><em>. Staff care deeply about their young people and are ambitious for their futures…they feel well supported by their colleagues, managers, and senior leaders, whom they describe as approachable and visible</em>.”</span></p><p><span><strong>About the team: </strong></span></p><p><span>We are looking for experienced Children’s Social Workers to join our friendly Disabled Children’s Team on a full and/or part time basis. The Disabled Children’s Team is a specialist social work team responsible for the assessment of disabled children and young people up to 18 years old. They also provide key information and advice as well as bespoke packages of support to meet their assessed needs.</span></p><p><span>Person-centered thinking and planning are at the heart of the service. The dedicated team provides both social work and care management services alongside other agencies, such as schools and health services, to develop inclusive practice to benefit children and young people.</span></p><p><span>The team is caring, welcome, well supported, and have very confident social workers who can offer help and support. High quality supervision is offered and the team’s dedicated approach ensures children and young people are central and they achieve good outcomes.</span></p><p><span><strong>The role: </strong></span></p><ul>\n<li>As an experienced Children’s Social Worker, you will effectively manage a diverse caseload, ideally having worked in this service area previousl</li>\n<li>As a Children’s Social Worker, you will be confident in undertaking direct work and completing high-quality assessments within set timescales </li>\n<li>The post holder, as a Children’s Social Worker, will be responsible for complex decision making, being able to clearly identify levels of risks, always ensuring the safety and welfare of children and young people, using professional judgement, critical reflection, and evidence-based tools </li>\n<li>Our Social Workers should be innovative and creative in using a wide range of social work interventions to minimise risk and improve outcomes, ensuring that the child/young person’s voice is heard throughout <br>You will be confident to build and maintain positive professional relationships, with excellent communication and engagement skills</li>\n</ul><p><span>These roles will be based city wide across the city of Liverpool. Applications will be considered for Full Time 35 hours per week and Part Time 17.5 hours per week.</span></p><p><span><strong>Our offer to you:</strong></span></p><ul>\n<li>At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata, if part time) – option to purchase further days</li>\n<li>Agile working (role dependent) – a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception</li>\n<li>Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme</li>\n<li>Progression – opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning</li>\n<li>Health and wellbeing – offer including Employee Assistance Programme</li>\n<li>Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes </li>\n<li>Drive Time – a salary sacrifice car lease scheme</li>\n<li>Family friendly policies with enhanced leave  </li>\n<li>Discounted gym memberships </li>\n<li>Employee Volunteering Scheme </li>\n<li>Medicash<br><br>\n</li>\n</ul><p><span><strong>Next steps:</strong><br><strong>Closing date:</strong> midnight on Wednesday 14 May 2025</span></p><p><span>Shortlisting will take place from Thursday 15 May onward. Interviews are provisionally scheduled for late May and/or early June. </span></p><p><span><strong>We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.</strong></span></p><p><span>If you would like to talk about the role or need any further information, please contact Harriet Cadman, Children’s Services Recruitment Lead, via harriet.cadman@liverpool.gov.uk.   </span></p><p><span>Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council.</span></p><p><span><span><span class=\"fr-mk\"> </span><span> </span></span></span></p><p><span>Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. </span></p><p><span>If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk</span></p><p><span>Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including spam/junk folder, after the closing dates for notifications. Please ensure you complete your full profile, work, and education history in Tribepad.</span></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£39513 - £44711","publishDate":"2025-04-23T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-14T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/ce372f92-554c-49ff-a888-ab681d411dbf.png","score":5635.2695,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"964ec1cd-c2e6-408b-aefc-7b7821f54b29","title":"Social Worker, Experienced Social Worker - Community Team","employer":"Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council","department":"","location":"Wirral, Mallory, 2 Alice Ker Square","locationType":2,"description":"<p>There has never been a more exciting time to join Wirral Council. We’ve got ambitious targets to meet and to achieve everything we have promised to our residents, we need people who are ready to deliver the very best for our communities and show how they can #BeTheDifference. Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents, defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services. If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey, then this could be the perfect job for you.</p>\n<p>We 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.</p>\n<p>Wirral 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.</p>\n<p>Wallasey 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.</p>\n<p>The 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.</p>\n<p>Requirements:</p>\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>\n<p>Appointment to the posts will be subject to successful interview, references, DBS clearance and an Occupational Health check.</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. Therefore, any candidates submitted via a recruitment agency will not be considered for this role.</em></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£37,938 - £40,476","publishDate":"2025-03-24T09:20:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-30T22:58:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/d275604b-8ac6-447a-8a39-65acbcf137c3.jpg","score":5589.345,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"dc413724-8cc0-4d9e-ae2d-703db5773b56","title":"Assistant Team Manager - Front Door","employer":"St Helens Borough Council","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"<div class=\"JT-inner\">\n<div class=\"JT-row JT-col-12 JT-section JT-text JT-text-100 JT-site JT-twelve JT-column\"><div class=\"JT-container\">\n<p><strong>We are St Helens Borough Council</strong></p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>Working together, our workplace vision and values guide our organisation, and the contribution of our workforce is key to our culture journey. Employees with us receive a wide range of benefits including well-being in work, financial benefits, ways of working and learning and development support.<br><br>Making A Difference as A Assistant Team Manager<br><br>An opportunity has arisen for a driven and innovative qualified Assistant Team Manager / Social Worker to join Integrated Health and Social Care within Contact Cares, Front Door Service. This large and busy multi-disciplinary team that continues to develop employing forward thinking innovative team members to include senior social workers, nursing and therapy professionals, qualified and unqualified health and social care staff with focus on early intervention to improve lives, promote independence and avoid hospital admissions.<br><br>The team carries out assessments, care planning, and completes initial and onward referral and signposting services for a wide range of adult clients and on behalf of staff from across health and social care.<br><br>The team operates from 8.00 am until 10.00 pm 7 days per week including Bank Holidays. However, this post will be on a part-time basis at 18.5 hours per week within an MDT care setting.<br><br>St Helens is a strong and resilient Borough Council, which respects and values the individuality and diversity that every employee brings to the Council. We seek to create a positive and open working environment.<br><br> Awarded Investors in People Gold Status<br> Attractive salary, retention and relocation package<br> Excellent pension scheme<br> Car user allowance and car parking facilities<br><br>This post will provide an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a diverse and interesting role and contribute to the team's exciting development.<br><br>This Authority is committed to safeguarding and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.<br><br><strong>This post is subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure and Social Work England Registration.</strong><br><br>Applicants must hold a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle.<br></p>\n<p> Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications and encourage you to apply early, to avoid disappointment. </p>\n</div></div>\n<div class=\"JT-col-9 JT-section JT-text JT-text-75-right JT-nine JT-column JT-last JT-pt\"><div class=\"JT-container\">\n<p>St Helens Council is a Disability Confident Leader. 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><strong>Equality & Diversity</strong><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</p>\n<p><br>St Helens Borough Council is a Disability Confident Leader. Disability Confident Leader lead the way in helping to take action that changes attitudes, behaviours, and cultures for the better.</p>\n</div></div>\n<div class=\"JT-col-3 JT-section JT-images display-unset JT-pull-right\"><div class=\"JT-container\"><img class=\"remove-filter-invert\"></div></div>\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£22,859 to £23,877 per annum plus shift and weekend enhancement allowance","publishDate":"2025-04-22T10:01:37.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-05T23:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/3b379edc-f472-4e92-8511-2c79ff5098db.jpg","score":5256.6953,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"dfe258c1-a4f3-4227-abec-c596190aaa48","title":"Assistant Team Manager - Children with Complex Needs","employer":"Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council","department":"","location":"Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council, Magdalen House","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Join our Children’s Social Services Team: Make a Difference Every Day!</strong></p>\n<p>We are seeking to appoint passionate and experienced Assistant Team Managers within our Children with Complex Needs (CWCN) Team to join our dynamic Children’s Services Team here at Sefton Council.</p>\n<p>As an Assistant Team Manager, you will have direct responsibility for a small number of children whilst playing a vital role in supporting the Team Manager in the day-to-day management of a team of Social Workers and other professionals in the delivery of statutory and legislative duties and requirements. You will be critical in ensuring the key performance targets as they apply to the team, the service and the Council are met.</p>\n<p>If you join Sefton now, you will be part of something exciting and new as we continue our improvement journey which will see you work closely with children and families with the support of excellent team managers and service managers.</p>\n<p><strong>Our offer to you</strong></p>\n<p>We offer competitive salaries between SCP 36-39 £45,718 - £48,710</p>\n<p>We all know how important time away from the workplace is which is why we offer a generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days increasing to 33 days after 5 years continual service in addition to 8 bank holidays.</p>\n<p>Other benefits include: local government pension scheme, enhanced sick pay scheme and family friendly leave with pay, agile/flexible working opportunities and access to occupational health services. For further information on the fantastic benefits of working for Sefton Council see our Application Pack.</p>\n<p><strong>Ready to Make a Difference?</strong></p>\n<p>Join us and be part of a team that’s not only changing lives but having lasting impacts on shaping futures. Together we can achieve great things for our children and our communities.</p>\n<p>We are seeking individuals who have extensive, relevant experience of working with children, young people, and families; using direct work skills and observation to gain the voice and experiences of children and young people. Candidates will be committed to working transparently in partnership with children, young people and families, and partner agencies in a strength-based way.</p>\n<p>If you are Social Work England registered and have a Social Work Degree or equivalent Social Work Qualification with relevant experience we would love to hear from you.</p>\n<p><strong>Apply today </strong>and start your journey with us a Sefton Council!</p>\n<p><strong>This post will close on 1</strong><strong>1<sup>th</sup> May </strong><strong>2025 with interviews anticipated to take place on 21<sup>st</sup> May 2025 </strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Grade J SCP 36 - 39, Salary £45,718 - £48,710","publishDate":"2025-04-24T11:14:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-11T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/f4c3416f-5330-4930-a189-d8b22db83c5b.png","score":4568.8267,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"618e2eed-4f71-4da1-8d4e-4860a387c13d","title":"Social Worker, Experienced Social Worker (MASH)","employer":"Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council","department":"","location":"Wirral, Mallory, 2 Alice Ker Square","locationType":2,"description":"<p>There has never been a more exciting time to join Wirral Council. We’ve got ambitious targets to meet and to achieve everything we have promised to our residents, we need people who are ready to deliver the very best for our communities and show how they can #BeTheDifference. Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents, defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services. If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey, then this could be the perfect job for you.</p>\n<p>We are 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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As OT Team Leader, you will be responsible for the management of provisions of a range of specialist OT service areas, enabling people to be as independent as possible and to remain safe in their own home and strive to improve provision to people we serve in Wirral.</p>\n<p><strong>About the Candidate:</strong></p>\n<p>You will be a strong communicator with the ability to work collaborately with internal and external partners, such as contract and commissioning leads and health partners in order to agree joint strategic development, achieve joint criteria lead outcomes, identify service improvements or service gaps that fall under joint commissioning.</p>\n<p>If you have any questions about the role, please contact <a href=\"mailto:mariawoodcock@wirral.gov.uk\">mariawoodcock@wirral.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p>This post requires a DBS check. The Safer Recruitment & Employment Policy and the Disclosures for Recruitment Procedure can be found at : <a href=\"https://www.wirral.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/job-vacancies/safer-recruitment-and-employment\">https://www.wirral.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/job-vacancies/safer-recruitment-and-employment</a></p>\n<p>If you’re already a Wirral Council employee, and as part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we're passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. 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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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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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Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.</strong></span></p><p><span>We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, affordable housing, stunning waterfront, and our beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!</span></p><p><span>Ofsted stated the following about our Children and Young People's Services in their recent monitoring visit: “<em>The workforce is passionate, committed, and excited about the future</em><em>. Staff care deeply about their young people and are ambitious for their futures…t</em><em>hey feel well supported by their colleagues, managers, and senior leaders, whom they describe as approachable and visible</em></span><em>.</em>”</p><p><span><strong>The role: </strong></span></p><ul>\n<li>As a Children’s Social Worker, you will effectively manage a diverse caseload with children and families within our Assessment or Safeguarding Services</li>\n<li>As a Children’s Social Worker, you will be confident in undertaking direct work and completing high-quality assessments within set timescales </li>\n<li>The post holder, as a Children’s Social Worker, will be responsible for complex decision making, being able to clearly identify levels of risks, always ensuring the safety and welfare of children and young people, using your professional judgement, critical reflection, and evidence-based tools </li>\n<li>Our Social Workers will be innovative and creative in using a wide range of social work interventions to minimise risk and improve outcomes, ensuring that the child/young person’s voice is heard throughout </li>\n<li>You will be confident to build and maintain positive professional relationships, with excellent communication and engagement skills </li>\n<li>If you are a newly qualified Children’s Social Worker or due to qualify in the next five months, you can apply for this post to join our ASYE programme</li>\n</ul><p><span><strong>Our offer to you:</strong></span></p><ul>\n<li>\n<strong>At least 27 days holiday</strong>, plus bank holidays, <strong>rising to 32 after 5 years’ service</strong> (pro rata, if part time) – option to purchase further days</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Agile working (role dependent) </strong>– a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme</strong> – option to join the AVC Scheme</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Progression</strong> – opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Health and wellbeing</strong> – offer including Employee Assistance Programme</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Cycle to Work </strong>and<strong> Travel Pass Schemes </strong>\n</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Drive Time</strong> – a salary sacrifice car lease scheme</li>\n<li><strong>Family friendly policies with enhanced leave  </strong></li>\n<li><strong>Discounted gym memberships </strong></li>\n<li><strong>Employee Volunteering Scheme </strong></li>\n<li><strong>Medicash </strong></li>\n</ul><p><strong><span>Next steps:</span></strong></p><p><span><strong>Closing date</strong>: midnight on Wednesday 14 May 2025</span></p><p><span>Shortlisting will take place from Thursday 15 May onward. Interviews are provisionally scheduled for late May and/or early June. </span></p><p><span><strong>We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.</strong></span></p><p><span>If you would like to talk about the role or need any further information, please contact Harriet Cadman, Children’s Services Recruitment Lead, via <a href=\"mailto:harriet.cadman@liverpool.gov.uk\">harriet.cadman@liverpool.gov.uk</a>.   </span></p><p><span>Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council!</span></p><p><span><span><span class=\"fr-mk\"> </span><span> </span></span></span></p><p><span>Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. </span></p><p><span>If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk</span></p><p><span>Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including spam/junk folder, after the closing dates for notifications. Please ensure you complete your full profile, work, and education history in Tribepad.</span></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£39513 - £44711","publishDate":"2025-04-14T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-14T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/57bcbd53-a681-4a1a-adf5-dfbe2e73b264.png","score":3325.659,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"304e64ef-98a1-48a1-b4a1-896edf1cd3ff","title":"Social Worker","employer":"Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council","department":"","location":"Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council, Southport Town Hall","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Adult Social Care Service within Sefton Council for 2 registered social workers to join the North area team, based at Southport Town Hall.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>The role</strong></p>\n<p>You will be working in a generic adult social care team, providing a service to residents with a variety of needs. You will complete assessments of social care needs and develop support plans for individuals; complete assessments for NHS Continuing Healthcare; support hospital discharges and attend a variety of different multi-disciplinary team meetings. You will complete safeguarding enquiries and may be involved with Court work.  </p>\n<p>You will be a motivated, enthusiastic, and experienced social worker, with a range of skills and a desire to work in adult social care.  You will be based at Southport Town Hall, with an opportunity for some hybrid working, as part of a very supportive and experienced team of social workers and community assessors. You will receive regular professional supervision and have access to a range of training and development opportunities. If you are newly qualified, we will support you to complete the requirements of the ASYE programme.</p>\n<p>The North team has recently adopted the Three Conversations model, recognising the need to free up social workers to spend more time with people, working creatively to help them to achieve their goals and live good lives, and to spend less time caught up with bureaucratic systems, computers and forms. It’s an exciting time to be joining us!</p>\n<p>If you would like to speak to someone about this vacancy, please feel free to contact one of the Lead Practitioners:  Vicki Smart on 07811024976; Michelle Hurst on 07773 096 774 or Alison Farnworth on 07973457832. </p>\n<p><strong>Provisional Interview Date - w/c 02/06/2025</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, improvement plans and outcomes for vulnerable adults in our community.</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><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</ul>\n<ul>\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 workload and to work independently as well as in a team.</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 programmes.</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>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>Opportunities for agile/flexible working</li>\n<li>Access to free eye tests and where appropriate, contribution towards spectacles.</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 our Professional Practice Forum.</li>\n</ul>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Grade H/I SCP 26 - 35, Salary £36,124 - £44,711","publishDate":"2025-04-24T13:32:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-23T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/e3ee970a-994d-4fa0-868e-8003ee869899.png","score":3230.0225,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"6c68df07-87b7-40df-9aa1-587431cec749","title":"Contracts Manager","employer":"Liverpool City Region Combined Authority","department":"","location":"No 1 Mann Island, Liverpool","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>About the Role</strong></p>\n<p>This new and exciting opportunity has arisen within the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority for the post of Contracts Manager in the Facilities Management / Land & Property Service.</p>\n<p>Annually, our operations teams facilitate over 26 million journeys through the Mersey Tunnels and operate the Mersey Ferries services – carrying over 600,000 passengers.  Our Maintenance Delivery services respond to over 20,000 reactive and planned maintenance tasks and support our wider investment plans across our diverse estate. Our 24/7, 365-day Operations and our Assets are key for the social and economic wellbeing of Liverpool City Region and beyond.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>About the person</strong></p>\n<p>Reporting to the Land & Property Manager, the Contract Manager will act as the lead within the Customer & Operations Directorate and where appropriate, the wider authority. The principal focus will be Facilities Management related contracts covering Operational Buildings, Land, Mersey Tunnels, Mersey Ferries, our Maintenance Delivery services, Bus and Rail operations. You will have the experience and skills associated with specifying, procuring, and performance managing a wide-ranging suite of Statutory and Non-Statutory facilities management contracts sufficient to support this diverse range of assets.</p>\n<p>Working effectively with the operations teams you will play a key role in the management of the Directorate and wider Authority Contracts to deliver Safe, Effective, Efficient asset management services. You will be proactive, ensuring contracts are procured and managed in a timely manner to ensure the high standards required for estate management services are maintained and continuous. Ideally, you will have a facilities/contract/contractor management or engineering background with an understanding of the legislation that applies to the safe management of people, land & complex property. You will have the drive and determination to work with other departments in their delivery of a range of services that the 1.6m people of Liverpool City Region expect and deserve. You will possess demonstrable skills for what is a key position in the organisation.</p>\n<p><strong>If you think you match the job description and our values then click on the link to apply, evidencing how you meet the person specification.</strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>About the organisation</strong></p>\n<p>The Liverpool City Region is world-famous for its history, culture and creativity. A place of firsts, it is the birthplace of modern railways, public health and international trade. Now, our economy is being transformed once again, changing the world through world-leading innovation in health and life sciences, digital and creative, and advanced manufacturing - growing an economy already worth £35 billion a year.</p>\n<p>The Combined Authority plays a central role in catalysing this innovation-led economy. We are seizing the unique opportunity to use our devolved powers and funding to create wealth and prosperity for all our 1.6 million residents and the whole UK - investing in our economy, people, place, transport and digital infrastructure. Our vision is for the Liverpool City Region to be: The best place to grow up, grow a family, and grow a business - where no-one is left behind.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Staff benefits </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>•‍Local Government Pension Scheme contributions between 5.5% and 12.5%</li>\n<li>•‍Generous holiday entitlement of 29 days rising to 34 days after 5 years’ service, as well as bank holidays and the option to buy 10 additional days.</li>\n<li>•‍Free travel around Liverpool City Region with an All-Zone Metro card worth £1,450 per year plus All Zones Off Peak Trio ticket for your spouse or partner</li>\n<li>•‍Flexible and hybrid working</li>\n<li>•‍24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family and Free counselling service</li>\n<li>•‍Automatic enrolment to our Westfield Health Programme</li>\n<li>•‍Corporate discounts at council-owned gyms</li>\n<li>•‍Bike to Work Scheme</li>\n<li>•‍Coaching, mentoring, apprenticeships, and professional qualifications including paid membership fees and even a £1k interest free learning loan for any non-job-related learning</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Equality, Diversity & Inclusion </strong></p>\n<p>We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all candidates who met the essential criteria in the job description and who have declared that they: have a disability, are from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background, are a member of a reservist or have close family links to a member of the Armed Forces as we are under-represented by people from these communities.</p>\n<p>The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£47,461 - £51,387","publishDate":"2025-04-17T13:30:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-01T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/4feec073-da5b-46dc-9152-89037aa190ab.jpg","score":3139.513,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f42c401a-e996-49d9-a36e-6b351f6385f1","title":"Social Worker - Permanence Service","employer":"Liverpool City Council","department":"","location":"Cunard Building, Water Street, Liverpool","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p><strong><span>Job title: </span></strong><span>Social Worker – Permanence Service</span></p><p><span><strong>A bit about us:</strong></span></p><p><span>Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities.  Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.<strong> </strong></span></p><p><span><strong>Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.</strong></span></p><p><span>We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, affordable housing, stunning waterfront, and our beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!</span></p><p><span>Ofsted stated the following about our Children and Young People’s Services in their recent monitoring visit: “<em>The workforce is passionate, committed, and excited about the future</em><em>. Staff care deeply about their young people and are ambitious for their futures…t</em><em>hey feel well supported by their colleagues, managers, and senior leaders, whom they describe as approachable and visible</em></span><em>.</em>”</p><p><span><strong>The role: </strong></span></p><ul>\n<li>As a Children’s Social Worker, you will effectively manage a diverse caseload with children and families within our Assessment or Safeguarding Services</li>\n<li>As a Children’s Social Worker, you will be confident in undertaking direct work and completing high-quality assessments within set timescales </li>\n<li>The post holder, as a Children’s Social Worker, will be responsible for complex decision making, being able to clearly identify levels of risks, always ensuring the safety and welfare of children and young people, using your professional judgement, critical reflection, and evidence-based tools </li>\n<li>Our Social Workers will be innovative and creative in using a wide range of social work interventions to minimise risk and improve outcomes, ensuring that the child/young person’s voice is heard throughout </li>\n<li>You will be confident to build and maintain positive professional relationships, with excellent communication and engagement skills </li>\n<li>If you are a newly qualified Children’s Social Worker or due to qualify in the next five months, you can apply for this post to join our ASYE programme</li>\n</ul><p><span><strong>Our offer to you:</strong></span></p><ul>\n<li>\n<strong>At least 27 days holiday</strong>, plus bank holidays, <strong>rising to 32 after 5 years’ service</strong> (pro rata, if part time) – option to purchase further days</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Agile working (role dependent) </strong>– a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme</strong> – option to join the AVC Scheme</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Progression</strong> – opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Health and wellbeing</strong> – offer including Employee Assistance Programme</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Cycle to Work </strong>and<strong> Travel Pass Schemes </strong>\n</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Drive Time</strong> – a salary sacrifice car lease scheme</li>\n<li><strong>Family friendly policies with enhanced leave  </strong></li>\n<li><strong>Discounted gym memberships </strong></li>\n<li><strong>Employee Volunteering Scheme </strong></li>\n<li><strong>Medicash </strong></li>\n</ul><p><span><strong>Next steps:</strong></span></p><p><span><strong>Closing date</strong>: midnight on Wednesday 14 May 2025</span></p><p><span>Shortlisting will take place from Thursday 15 May onward. Interviews are provisionally scheduled for late May and/or early June. </span></p><p><span><strong>We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.</strong></span></p><p><span>If you would like to talk about the role or need any further information, please contact Harriet Cadman, Children’s Services Recruitment Lead, via <a href=\"mailto:harriet.cadman@liverpool.gov.uk\">harriet.cadman@liverpool.gov.uk</a>.   </span></p><p><span>Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council!</span></p><p><span><span><span class=\"fr-mk\"> </span><span class=\"fr-mk\"> </span><span> </span></span></span></p><p><span>Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. </span></p><p><span>If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk</span></p><p><span>Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including spam/junk folder, after the closing dates for notifications. Please ensure you complete your full profile, work, and education history in Tribepad.</span></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£39513 - £44711","publishDate":"2025-04-14T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-14T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/0e4f2713-584b-4a36-a1de-4cbe087bbcc0.png","score":2945.5415,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"722e0294-075b-4986-bf78-a03660aafd18","title":"Senior Social Work Practitioner","employer":"Liverpool City Council","department":"","location":"Cunard Building, Water Street, Liverpool","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p><strong><span>Job Title: Senior Social Work Practitioner</span></strong></p><p><span><strong>A bit about us:</strong></span></p><p><span>Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet by 2025 and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities.   Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do. </span></p><p><span><strong>Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.</strong></span></p><p><span>We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!</span></p><p><span>Are you passionate about adult safeguarding?  </span></p><p><span>Do you want to use your experience to inform adult safeguarding practice?  </span></p><p><span>Do you want to make a difference?   </span></p><p><span>An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Grade 9 Senior Social Work Practitioner in Liverpool City Council’s Safeguarding and Assurance Team.  </span></p><p><span><strong>The Role:</strong> </span></p><ul>\n<li>The Senior Practitioner will promote effective multi-disciplinary safeguarding practices between agencies, individuals, families and carers to ensure best outcomes for adults at risk</li>\n<li>You will develop audits to make sure that making safeguarding personal underpins all safeguarding work within adult social care</li>\n<li>The Senior Practitioner will quality assure adult safeguarding processes by undertaking regular thematic reviews and write reports for the senior management team as and when required</li>\n<li>The Senior Practitioner will provide timely advice and guidance to adult social care, partner agencies, stakeholders, including providers, in response to concerns about adult safeguarding in a robust manner </li>\n<li>the Senior Practitioner will write internal management reviews that will support adult social care to identify areas of strengths but also weaknesses</li>\n</ul><p><span><strong>Our offer to you:</strong></span></p><ul>\n<li>\n<strong>At least 27 days holiday, </strong>plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Agile working (Role dependent) - </strong>A “Flexibility First” approach to Agile working where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Part of the Local Government Pension scheme – </strong>option to join the AVC scheme</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Progression - </strong>opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Health and Wellbeing - </strong>offer including Employee assistance programme</li>\n<li><strong>Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes </strong></li>\n<li>\n<strong>Drive Time – </strong>a salary sacrifice car lease scheme</li>\n<li><strong>Family friendly policies with enhanced leave  </strong></li>\n<li><strong>Discounted Gym Memberships </strong></li>\n<li><strong>Employee Volunteering Scheme </strong></li>\n<li><strong>Medicash </strong></li>\n</ul><p><span><strong>Next steps:</strong><br><strong>Closing date: </strong><strong>Midnight Thursday 1st May 2025</strong><br><strong>Shortlisting date: Monday 5th May 2025<br>Interview date: Thursday and Friday 15th and 16th May 2025</strong></span></p><p><span><strong>We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.</strong></span></p><p><span><strong>Please note: this vacancy is classified as politically restricted position.</strong></span></p><p><span>If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Sandy Williams <a href=\"mailto:sandy.williams@liverpool.gov.uk\">sandy.williams@liverpool.gov.uk</a></span></p><p><span><span>Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council.</span></span></p><p><span class=\"fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable\"><span class=\"fr-mk fr-draggable\"> </span></span></p><p><span>Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. </span></p><p><span>If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk\">recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk</a>.</span></p><p><span>Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. 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Social Worker in Children's Social Care - Cared For Team

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

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