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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. 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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><strong>About the Role:</strong></p>\n<p>We are looking for a Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Operatives (Tractor Driver/Gardener/Grave Digger) to help provide an excellent service for local people working on Arrowe Park Golf Course. The successful candidate will help implement the Wirral Parks Standard which will involve working with staff (both Parks and Countryside and Golf Client), service users and external organisations. </p>\n<p><strong>Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Operative (Golf)</strong></p>\n<p>The successful candidates will join the green-keeping team based at Arrowe Park Golf Course which is responsible for the maintenance of Arrowe Park Golf. The green-keeping team work to provide a comprehensive grounds service which includes fine turf, horticulture and arboriculture operations to a standard in line with current industry standards.  As part of the interview, you will be required to undertake a short practical test.</p>\n<p>Maintenance operations include all aspects of green keeping, mowing and vegetation control, maintenance and management of tree and shrub areas and in addition undertaking cleansing operations and all other duties relevant to the grade.</p>\n<p>We are looking for someone who has worked within a Grounds Maintenance team and experience of assisting and implementing a grass cutting schedule, working with plans and carry out other Amenity work when required.</p>\n<p>You will have the following essential Knowledge & Skills:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Health & Safety awareness.</li>\n<li>Full/Provisional Driving Licence.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>As well as being able to carry out a full range of maintenance duties it will be desirable if you were skilled in at least one of the following:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Compact Ride-On Mowing Machines.</li>\n<li>Experience in use of industrial horticultural machinery, strimmer, backpack blower, and hedge cutter.</li>\n<li>Fine Turf (golf green, tees etc)</li>\n<li>Tractor Driving</li>\n<li>Pesticide use PA1 / PA2/ PA6</li>\n<li>Towing of trailers</li>\n<li>NVQ 2 in Amenity Horticulture</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Temporary Contract and hours as follows:</p>\n<p>26 weeks @ 36 hrs to commence on 31<sup>st</sup> March 2025 to 26<sup>th</sup> September 2025 (annualised, part of contract will be for 40 hours per week)</p>\n<p>Monday to Thursday 07.00am -16.15pm.</p>\n<p>With alternating Wednesdays and Fridays 07.00am – 12.30pm</p>\n<p>Interviews to be held week commencing 24<sup>th</sup> February 2025.</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><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. 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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. 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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><strong>About the Role:</strong></p>\n<p>An exciting and challenging opportunity has been created to join a Grounds Maintenance team who maintain Rights of Way within Wirral. We are looking for a Grounds Maintenance Operative to help provide an excellent service for local people.</p>\n<p>The Team implements the Wirral Parks Standard which will involve working with staff, Friends Groups, service users and external organisations and will join the Grounds Maintenance team, based at Cleveland Street Depot, which is responsible for the maintenance of all Highway verges & some open spaces within Parks & Countryside.</p>\n<p>The successful candidate will help implement the Wirral Parks Standard which will involve working with Rights of Way officer, staff, Friends Groups, service users and external organisation.</p>\n<p><strong>About the Candidate:</strong></p>\n<p>The successful candidate will join the Grounds Maintenance team based at Cleveland Street Depot which is responsible for the maintenance of all Highway verges & Rights of Way some open spaces within Parks & Countryside. The Grounds Maintenance team work to provide a comprehensive grounds maintenance service to these areas.</p>\n<p>You will have the following essential Knowledge & Skills:</p>\n<p>Health & Safety awareness.</p>\n<p>Full/Provisional Driving Licence.</p>\n<p>As well as being able to carry out a full range of maintenance duties it will be desirable if you were skilled in at least one of the following:</p>\n<p>Compact Ride-On Mowing Machines.</p>\n<p>Experience in use of industrial horticultural machinery, strimmer, backpack blower, and hedge cutter.</p>\n<p>Possession of the following Desirable Criteria will be advantageous. Towing of trailers and NVQ 2 in Amenity Horticulture</p>\n<p>Temporary Contract and hours are as follows:</p>\n<p>31 weeks @ 36 hrs to commence on 31<sup>st</sup> March 2025 to 31<sup>st</sup> October 2025 </p>\n<p>Monday to Thursday 08.00am -16.30pm (8 hours per day)</p>\n<p>Friday 8am - 12 noon (4 hours)</p>\n<p>Interviews to be held week commencing 24<sup>th</sup> February 2025.</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><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> </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 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><strong>About the Role:</strong></p>\n<p>An exciting and challenging opportunity has been created to join our Cemetery Grounds Maintenance team who maintain various Cemeteries within Wirral.</p>\n<p>We are looking for 3 x Seasonal GMOs to help provide an excellent service for local people. The successful candidates will help implement the Wirral Parks Standard which will involve working with staff, Friends Groups, service users and external organisation.</p>\n<p>The successful candidates will join one of three Cemetery teams based at Frankby, Flaybrick or Bebington cemeteries. The Grounds Maintenance team work to provide a comprehensive grounds maintenance service to these areas for Parks & Countryside.</p>\n<p><strong>About the Candidate:</strong></p>\n<p>We are looking for someone who has worked within a Grounds Maintenance team and experience of mowing and vegetation control, maintenance, and management of shrub stock, and in addition undertake cleansing operations and all other duties which includes assisting at burials relevant to the grade.</p>\n<p>The successful candidate will have the following essential Knowledge & Skills:</p>\n<p>Health & Safety awareness.</p>\n<p>Full/Provisional Driving Licence</p>\n<p>As well as being able to carry out a full range of maintenance duties it will be desirable if you were skilled in at least one of the following:</p>\n<p>Compact Ride-On Mowing Machines</p>\n<p>Experience in use of industrial horticultural machinery, strimmer, backpack blower and hedge cutter.</p>\n<p>The postholders Key Tasks will include:</p>\n<p>Working within a Cemetery Grounds Maintenance team.</p>\n<p>Assisting and implementing a grass cutting schedule.</p>\n<p>Working with plans.</p>\n<p>Carry out other Amenity work when required.</p>\n<p>Possession of the following Desirable Criteria will be advantageous. Previous experience working within a Cemetery environment. Towing of trailers NVQ 2 in Amenity Horticulture.</p>\n<p>Temporary Contract and hours are as follows:</p>\n<p>26 weeks @ 36 hrs to commence on 31<sup>st</sup> March 2025 to 26<sup>th</sup> September 2025</p>\n<p>Working hours are:</p>\n<p>Monday to Thursday 07.45am -16.30pm.</p>\n<p>Friday - 7.45am - 11.45am.</p>\n<p>Interviews to take place week commencing 24<sup>th</sup> February 2025.</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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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> </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 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><strong>About the Role:</strong></p>\n<p>An exciting and challenging opportunity has been created to join a Grounds Maintenance team who maintain Highway verges within Wirral. We are looking for 8 Grounds Maintenance Operative’s to help provide an excellent service for local people.</p>\n<p>The Team implements the Wirral Parks Standard which will involve working with staff, Friends Groups, service users and external organisations and will join the Grounds Maintenance team, based at Cleveland Street Depot, which is responsible for the maintenance of all Highway verges & some open spaces within Parks & Countryside.</p>\n<p>The Grounds Maintenance team work to provide a comprehensive grounds maintenance service to these areas. Maintenance operations include mowing and vegetation control, maintenance, and management of shrub stock, and in addition undertake cleansing operations.</p>\n<p><strong>About the Candidate:</strong></p>\n<p>We are looking for someone who has worked within a Grounds Maintenance team and experience of assisting and implementing a grass cutting schedule, working with plans and carry out other Amenity work when required.</p>\n<p>You will have the following essential Knowledge & Skills:</p>\n<p>Health & Safety awareness.</p>\n<p>Full/Provisional Driving Licence.</p>\n<p>As well as being able to carry out a full range of maintenance duties it will be desirable if you were skilled in at least one of the following:</p>\n<p>Compact Ride-On Mowing Machines.</p>\n<p>Experience in use of industrial horticultural machinery, strimmer, backpack blower, and hedge cutter.</p>\n<p>Possession of the following Desirable Criteria will be advantageous. Towing of trailers NVQ 2 in Amenity Horticulture</p>\n<p>Temporary Contract and hours as follows:</p>\n<p>31 weeks @ 42 hrs to commence 31st March 2025 until 31st October 2025.</p>\n<p>Monday to Thursday 07.00am -16.30pm. (9 hours per day).</p>\n<p>Friday - 7.00am - 13.00pm (6 hours per day).</p>\n<p>Interviews to be held week commencing 24th February 2025.</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><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> </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>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£25,992 - £27,269 pro rata, plus benefits","publishDate":"2025-02-07T10:56:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-16T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/b85916c1-9c50-421c-86fd-ff8b16a04035.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"94c744e7-9215-4f23-9ea4-61ef14cc847d","title":"Social Worker Band 6","employer":"Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council","department":"","location":"Birkenhead Town Hall","locationType":2,"description":"<h3>Job overview</h3>\n<p><strong>**We offer a relocation package of up to £8,000**</strong></p>\n<p>The relocation package is for anyone who would need to relocate in order to take up employment with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership. Terms and conditions apply.</p>\n<p>We have several posts for experienced enthusiastic social workers to work in our Wirral Based Community Mental Health Teams.  You need at least two years post qualification experience. We are an All Age Adult Mental Health Service.</p>\n<p>We have been integrated for many years with our health colleagues and this provides a supportive place and multi-disciplinary team working environment.</p>\n<p>You will provide an important and valued professional function working with some of the most vulnerable people in society. Your professional expertise and approach will ensure individual needs and aspirations are always supported, management of risk and safeguarding is of paramount importance.</p>\n<p>Our Trust has signed up to the Think Ahead Programme to ensure we look at the future of social workers in mental health.</p>\n<p>Travel is an essential part of this job and therefore you need access to transport.</p>\n<p>You must hold a <strong> </strong>Social Work Qualification, and be registered with  Social Work England. Experience of working with Older adults with mental health needs would be an advantage.</p>\n<p><strong>**We offer a relocation package of up to £8,000**</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<h3>Main duties of the job</h3>\n<p>As an experienced social worker you can expect to have a capped caseload and be supported in relation to your ongoing development in the area of Mental Health    You need to have a passion/interest in mental health and there will be opportunities in the future to train as an AMHP.   Ideal to have some experience of BIA DOLS Court of protection work complex safeguarding social care act.</p>\n<p>You will need to be compliant with the Social Care Act, Safeguarding, Human Rights Act, Mental Capacity Act and associated Codes of Practice for this this role.</p>\n<p>You will need to have experience of working with the service user group and be able to use social work methods to promote positive change, independence and wellbeing in accordance with assessed need, whilst promoting choice and control for adults and carers.</p>\n<p>Working knowledge of relevant legislation and ability to apply legislation to practice including the Children Act 1989  and good IT skills to support accurate and timely case recordings.</p>\n<h3>Working for our organisation</h3>\n<p>CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care – including the provision of three GP surgeries.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.</p>\n<p>We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you. </p>\n<p><br>CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone.  We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences. </p>\n<p>To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This programme welcomes you to CWP and provides you with information and training to support you in your role.</p>\n<p><strong>We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.</strong></p>\n<h3>Detailed job description and main responsibilities</h3>\n<p>Please download a copy of the job description (see ‘documents to download’ section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.</p>\n<p>At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values. </p>\n<p>CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust’s Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it. </p>\n<p>Please download a copy of the job description for full details.</p>\n<p>Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust’s Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a <em><strong>Values Based Interview/Assessment</strong></em><strong>,</strong> which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust’s Values and Behaviours which are ‘the 6 Cs’ Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. The supporting information section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trust’s Values and associated behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.</p>\n<p> An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website <a href=\"https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cwp.nhs.uk%2Fcompleting-application-guidance&data=05%7C02%7Camanda.male1%40nhs.net%7C62e5826a0b894074363908dc8ab941e6%7C37c354b285b047f5b22207b48d774ee3%7C0%7C0%7C638537775474775946%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Uj26iHNU%2Fa62ZjuuGIMrle9P7nWVdTEXjQjPpLpGN%2FA%3D&reserved=0\">https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/completing-application-guidance</a>. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email – cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.</p>\n<p>If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the ‘essential’ criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer ‘YES’ to the question: ‘Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?’</p>\n<p>Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.</p>\n<p>CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a ‘Silver’ award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).</p>\n<p>The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.</p>\n<p>Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.</p>\n<p>New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.</p>\n<p>Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.</p>\n<p>If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.</p>\n<p>Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.</p>\n<h3>Person specification</h3>\n<h4>Qualifications</h4>\n<h5>Essential criteria</h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Social Work qualification e.g. Degree in Social Work; DipSW or equivalent.</li>\n<li>Be registered with Social Work England and able to evidence this.</li>\n<li>Evidence of continuing professional development in line with PCF.</li>\n<li>Required to undertake the practice educator award</li>\n</ul>\n<h5>Desirable criteria</h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Relevant postqualifying/vocational training courses.</li>\n</ul>\n<h4>Knowledge and Expertise</h4>\n<h5>Essential criteria</h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Able to demonstrate practice which supports the core principles of the College of Social Work and Families and Wellbeing Directorate</li>\n<li>Knowledge of legislation relevant to the Service Area e.g. Adults: Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA) and/or the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA) Disability Discrimination Act 1995; Care Act 2014; Safeguarding</li>\n<li>Understanding of confidentiality and data protection requirements</li>\n<li>Able to communicate verbally and in writing with a range of people including families and professionals.</li>\n<li>Able to demonstrate organisational skills.</li>\n<li>Awareness of current practice issues and challenges facing Social Workers</li>\n<li>Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice.</li>\n<li>Able to work with individuals, families, carers/carer groups, irrespective of their circumstances and background</li>\n<li>Must be willing to move across teams according to the needs of the service</li>\n<li>An understanding of and an ability to deliver excellent customer service and to work in partnership with individuals, families, carers/carer groups, colleagues in the council and partner agencies</li>\n<li>Sound assessment and interviewing skills.</li>\n<li>Demonstrate appropriate IT skills e.g. use of Microsoft Office etc</li>\n</ul>\n<h5>Desirable criteria</h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Exercise emotional intelligence and demonstrate a developing emotional resiliencein relation to their job role.</li>\n</ul>\n<h4>Experience</h4>\n<h5>Essential criteria</h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Proven experience of working with carers.</li>\n<li>Experience of working with vulnerable individuals and families.</li>\n<li>Experience of arranging support plans and/or packages of care</li>\n<li>Experience of working with partner agencies in a professional capacity.</li>\n</ul>\n<h5>Desirable criteria</h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience of working with carers and families.</li>\n<li>Experience of arranging packages of care.</li>\n<li>Experience of working in a Local Authority setting.</li>\n<li>Working in a multi-agency team.</li>\n<li>Experience of working with a range of families with different issues and needs</li>\n</ul>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£37,338 - £44,962 per annum","publishDate":"2025-02-06T13:36:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-19T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/fe7809d7-334e-4b1e-890d-2229e2ff75aa.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"9d809879-912a-4b55-8f96-e2e1bca4bdd6","title":"Pensions Officer Technical","employer":"Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council","department":"","location":"Liverpool City Centre, Castle Chambers","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><strong>Pensions Officer Technical </strong></p>\n<p><strong>1 Full-time role (36 hours) & 1 Part-time role (18 hours)</strong></p>\n<p><strong>About the Role:</strong></p>\n<p>Merseyside Pension Fund (MPF) is part of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and is one of the largest local government pension funds in the UK. The Funds office is based at Castle Chambers in Liverpool City centre.</p>\n<p>The Fund is a contributory defined benefit pension scheme and administers the LGPS for employees of over 200 employers across the Merseyside area and beyond.</p>\n<p>The successful candidates will be responsible for the application of statutory requirements under pension scheme regulations and associated legislation to determine and calculate member benefits, together with the maintenance of accurate member data and financial records.</p>\n<p>The successful candidates should have an awareness of the Local Government Pension Scheme, sound IT, literacy and numeracy skills and excellent customer service skills as well as the ability to work to deadlines.</p>\n<p>More information about Merseyside Pension Fund can be found at: <a href=\"https://www.lgjobs.com/users/new.js?original_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lgjobs.com%2Fvacancies%2F390653%2Fexternal_links%3Findex%3D0\">www.mpfmembers.org.uk</a></p>\n<p>We've embraced new ways of working and hybrid working between home and office will potentially be a feature of this role, working at the office 3 days per week. This can be discussed more during the recruitment process.</p>\n<p>For more information or an informal discussion regarding this vacancy, please contact Paula Heaton or Sue Roberts on email <a href=\"mailto:paulaheaton@wirral.gov.uk\">paulaheaton@wirral.gov.uk</a> or <a href=\"mailto:suejroberts@wirral.gov.uk\">suejroberts@wirral.gov.uk</a>.</p>\n<p><strong>Interviews to be held on Monday 3<sup>rd</sup> March 2025.</strong></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>If you’re already a Wirral Council employee, 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><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 difference 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><sup><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></sup></p>\n<p><sup><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></sup></p>\n<p><sup><em>Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date.</em></sup></p>\n<p><sup><em>We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications.</em></sup></p>\n<p><sup><em>Applications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration.  Forms received via the post will not be processed.</em></sup></p>\n<p><sup><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></sup></p>\n<p><sup><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></sup></p>\n<p><sup><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></sup></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£31,067 to £34,314 pro rata plus benefits.","publishDate":"2025-02-04T14:59:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-23T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/401a87b7-0f8b-4e4b-afdd-5d3a3ae5b991.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"37fb9efd-a160-471d-8629-5d7a2dd1ad14","title":"Social Worker, Experienced Social Worker (Children's)","employer":"Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council","department":"","location":"Mallory, 2 Alice Ker Square","locationType":2,"description":"<p>Grade PO2 - PO6</p>\n<p>Wirral is home to vibrant, energetic and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making Wirral a better place. The council and its partners have pledged to #BeTheDifference.</p>\n<p>We’ve got ambitious targets to meet by 2025. To achieve everything we have promised to our residents, we need people who are driven and ready to deliver the very best for our communities - #BeTheDifference.</p>\n<p><strong>We are currently accepting applications for Social Workers and Experienced Social Workers.</strong></p>\n<p><em><strong>Help us be the difference for children and young people.</strong> </em></p>\n<p>Wirral is a great place to work. We are a supportive and nurturing council, committed to developing and progressing our social care workforce so that they can achieve their ambition and thrive.</p>\n<p>Wirral children and young people are at the heart of everything we do. We want to make Wirral great for children and their families and we are looking for excellent social workers to join our #bethedifference campaign to improve outcomes for children and young people.</p>\n<p>This is an opportunity to develop core child in need and child protection skills, working closely with children, young people and their families and developing child-centred, co-produced plans which reflect aspirations and sustainability for families.</p>\n<p>In this role you will have access to a range of learning and development opportunities provided by a dedicated Practice Improvement Team both to support your work with children and families but also to enable self-development and resilience building.</p>\n<p>You will also be provided with the right tools and working infrastructure which will allow you to work flexibly around your own needs as well as the needs of children and families enabling you to maximise efficiency and meet tight deadlines without overburdening process and bureaucracy. </p>\n<p>Here in Wirral we don’t just offer a competitive salary but a host of additional benefits which makes Wirral great. As an employee, you will be part of our collective family, involved in a programme of thought-provoking and relevant staff engagement events, led by visible leaders and managers. You will have access to a bespoke wellbeing programme tailored to the needs of Social Care employees and responsive to the challenging and difficult circumstances you encounter.</p>\n<p>Do you want to help #BeTheDifference for children young people and families?</p>\n<p>Click below and tell us why.</p>\n<p>We have vacancies in:</p>\n<p>Assessment and Intervention (Child in Need Team)</p>\n<p>Assessment and Intervention (Court Teams)</p>\n<p>Permanence Teams</p>\n<p>Please state on your application which team you are interested in.</p>\n<p>The successful applicant must have the ability to converse with members of the public and provide advice in accurate, spoken English</p>\n<p>If you would like to see other Social work based roles we offer, follow this link: https://ats-wirraljobs.jgp.co.uk/vacancies?ga_client_id=148a542e-d530-47a4-83e7-778e5b01b032&job_type=social+worker&ticket=ST-17065271612762-gT0zwkQHs3ol0lowgO81AhPMXYYNN67Als2u0Swz</p>\n<p>This post is subject to Enhanced Level DBS check.</p>\n<p>The Council has a visa sponsorship license and is therefore able to offer certificates of sponsorship to non-UK residents through the skilled-worker route for this role. 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>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.</p>\n<p>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</p>\n<p>Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date.</p>\n<p>We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications.</p>\n<p>All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK.  </p>\n<p>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.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£37,938 - £44,711","publishDate":"2025-02-04T09:41:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-02T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/d5469a4f-c6a2-46e6-80bd-f0970aa2e3a1.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"2470360f-400e-4374-a8c0-00df0471c40d","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. Therefore, any candidates submitted via a recruitment agency will not be considered for this role.</em></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£37,938 - £44,711","publishDate":"2025-02-04T09:32:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-28T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/90a3b4ec-bfb2-482f-a370-911145cc2366.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e762d115-6dd2-4310-967c-e75358d23342","title":"Shared Lives Carer","employer":"Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council","department":"","location":"Wirral","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Shared Lives is a care and support service which offers an alternative to supported living or residential care. We support adults to live independently in their community with the support of a family and community network. It can be described as a bit like fostering, but for adults. People are matched based on shared interests, lifestyles, and sense of humour. Shared lives offer a rewarding and flexible way to support someone in your family home.</p>\n<p>The people we support attend day service, work placement, volunteer or have day support from another carer Monday to Friday. You will be responsible for supporting an individual who is carefully matched to your family with daily living skills. Placements can be short or long term. As a shared lives carer, you could support- People with Learning disabilities, Autism, Mental health issues, Acquired Brain Injury, Mum and baby, Dementia or people who need support after living in a Domestic Violence environment. All you need to be a shared lives carer is a spare room and an open heart.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£574.67 per week, per person supported, paid in three parts. Fee from Council, DWP and person supported contribution.","publishDate":"2025-02-04T09:31:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-28T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/f99a8358-a96e-43d1-9528-0573aa157645.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"1f6d1fd6-3787-4387-a735-c87d12193132","title":"Shared Lives Day Support Carer","employer":"Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council","department":"","location":"Wirral","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Shared Lives is a care and support service which offers an alternative to supported living or residential care. We support adults to live independently in their community with the support of a family and community network. It can be described as a bit like fostering, but for adults. People are matched based on shared interests, lifestyles, and sense of humour. Shared lives offer a rewarding and flexible way to support someone in your family home.</p>\n<p>The people we support attend day service, work placement, volunteer or have day support from another carer Monday to Friday. You will be responsible for supporting an individual, who is carefully matched to your family, with daily living skills on a day-to-day basis. This post provides day support for individuals who may not be suited to day centres or work placements. This can be in the community or in your own home.</p>\n<p>The role is very flexible, and you would only provide day support when you are available to do so. This is not a domiciliary care position, and this is not rostered. Many support bookings are for a minimum of 3 hours. As a shared lives carer, you could support- People with Learning disabilities, Autism, Mental health issues, ABI, Mum and baby, Dementia or people who need support after living in a Domestic Violence environment. All you need to be a shared lives carer is an open heart.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£12 per hour","publishDate":"2025-02-04T09:29:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-28T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/66c66c6d-33ca-449c-8af0-6f464e37b5ed.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"785b5143-876d-41e2-bfa9-579ba9e51ea9","title":"Shared Lives Respite Carer","employer":"Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council","department":"","location":"Wirral","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Shared Lives is a care and support service which offers an alternative to supported living or residential care. We support adults to live independently in their community with the support of a family and community network. It can be described as a bit like fostering, but for adults. People are matched based on shared interests, lifestyles, and sense of humour. Shared lives offer a rewarding and flexible way to support someone in your family home.</p>\n<p>The people we support attend day service, work placement, volunteer or have day support from another carer Monday to Friday. You will be responsible for supporting an individual, who is carefully matched to your family, with daily living skills on a short-term basis. This is a post to provide respite support for full time Shared Lives carers and unpaid carers in your own home. The role is very flexible, and you would only provide respite when you are available to do so. As a shared lives carer, you could support- People with Learning disabilities, Autism, Mental health issues, ABI, Mum and baby, Dementia or people who need support after living in a Domestic Violence environment. All you need to be a shared lives carer is a spare room and an open heart.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£444.51 per week, per person supported, paid in two parts. Fee from Council and person supported contribution.","publishDate":"2025-02-04T09:27:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-28T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/23424bcd-5089-44f6-904d-fbf0cb445c09.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"482980bb-6723-4221-b92d-7c4ce886c26b","title":"Virtual School Headteacher","employer":"Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council","department":"","location":"Wirral, Mallory, 2 Alice Ker Square","locationType":1,"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><strong>Head of the Virtual School</strong></p>\n<p>We are looking for an experienced leader to support, challenge and advise those involved in the lives of Children in the care of Wirral Council, including those who are of Nursery age, in Statutory education and have oversight of those post 16 and accessing education to 25. You will oversee the Virtual School team from a strategic direction point of view, but also support your Deputy in the operational running of the team.</p>\n<p><strong>About you</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>You will have successful senior leadership and management experience within an educational setting or a local authority.</li>\n<li>You will have worked closely with social care professionals, headteachers, designated teachers, school improvement partners and other personnel working for agencies and organisations in partnership with the Virtual School to drive up standards of education and the attainment of children in care.</li>\n<li>You may have successful project management experience</li>\n<li>Be an experienced, organised, enthusiastic and inspirational leader.</li>\n<li>Have excellent skills in teamwork, using your initiative, be forward thinking and an exemplary role model.</li>\n<li>Have a strong commitment to the welfare of all children.</li>\n<li>Able to build and maintain relationships at all levels.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>If you have any questions, please contact <a href=\"mailto:jamesbackhouse@wirral.gov.uk\">jamesbackhouse@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":"£75,244 - £78,589","publishDate":"2025-02-03T10:56:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-16T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/dd2de004-6490-488a-9e04-d2502445c12b.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"aa8573f1-3a6d-4544-acf3-a90ee20c2e64","title":"Passenger Assistant","employer":"Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council","department":"","location":"Wirral","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Band C</p>\n<p>30 x casual posts</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Casual staff required to act as Passenger Assistants on home to school transport for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities attending special schools and bases.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Passenger Assistants are employed to supervise children and to ensure their health and safety whilst travelling on vehicles contracted to the Authority. Casual staff will be employed to cover for sickness or leave of absence for permanent escorts employed by the Authority.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Hours will vary from 1-20 depending on the individual journey and length of time the cover is required. Passenger Assistants will work in taxis, minibuses and wheelchair accessible vehicles.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>This post is subject to Enhanced Adult & Child Level DBS check.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Should you wish to discuss informally, please contact Caroline (Lucy) Pemberton on 0151 666 4212.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£13.00 to £13.21 per hour.","publishDate":"2025-02-03T07:30:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-02T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/26813c25-214c-4268-be41-d42df805647f.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"bf6b70c2-08ca-43d3-877b-67abac9bb05e","title":"Library Volunteer (IT/Family History)","employer":"Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council","department":"","location":"Wirral","locationType":3,"description":"<p>The Council is seeking enthusiastic, committed individuals who would like to volunteer and support the staff with a number of roles.</p>\n<ul>\n<li>IT</li>\n<li>Family History</li>\n</ul>\n<p>If you wish to apply for this role please download and complete the below Volunteer Application form and send to libraryvolunteers@wirral.gov.uk</p>\n<p>Should you wish to discuss informally, please contact Elaine Wilson via email: elainewilson@wirral.gov.uk</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Volunteer - Unpaid","publishDate":"2025-02-03T07:15:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-02T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/e6ca5d9e-bdc6-414c-8d83-dbf8c93b9559.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"fe6d1fcc-1126-4c17-b418-396918aebcab","title":"School Crossing Patrol","employer":"Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council","department":"","location":"Wirral","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Band B</p>\n<p>Various Part Time hours per week, Term Time Only.</p>\n<p>Various locations</p>\n<p>In this role you will support the local community to travel safely on the journey to and from school.</p>\n<p>The Council is seeking enthusiastic, committed individuals who want to make a positive contribution to road safety in the Borough. If you are keen to improve road safety on local roads then we would like to hear from you. </p>\n<p>A School Crossing Patrols is employed to help children (and any adult who would like to be assisted) to cross the road at designated points, between specified times during term time. Uniform and training are provided. This post is term time only, with the hours on duty split across a morning and afternoon. We currently have a number of vacancies across the Borough. Expenses will be paid for travelling over 1 mile. </p>\n<p>Please telephone the Supervisors to discuss the current vacancies.</p>\n<p>This post is subject to Enhanced Child Level DBS check.</p>\n<p>Should you wish to discuss informally, please contact Kathy Hall on 0151 606 2151 / 2152. </p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£12.80 per hour","publishDate":"2025-02-03T07:05:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-02T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/327da792-6363-47fd-ad7a-c99bfaf04744.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d2bb817a-16a0-43b4-a81a-d4dc424b3e8e","title":"Building Control Surveyor","employer":"Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council","department":"","location":"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><strong>Building Control Surveyor x 2</strong></p>\n<p><strong>About the role:</strong></p>\n<p>We are looking to appoint 2 self-motivated and ambitious registered Building Control Surveyors to join our highly professional and successful Building Control Team.</p>\n<p>You will need to hold min Class 2F or 3 registrations with the Building Safety Regulator and have Chartered Member, Member or Fellow Chartered Member of the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE) or alternative acceptable professional body.</p>\n<p>You will be responsible for undertaking plan assessment, site inspections and enforcement work across a wide spectrum of works ranging from small domestic projects up to large complex commercial developments subject to the Registration class of the successful candidate.</p>\n<p>In addition, the role involves assessing and undertaking any reasonable actions to protect the public from dangerous structures, unauthorised works, demolition work and works that form obstructions to the public highway and participation in the Councils out of hours emergency call out service.</p>\n<p><strong>About the candidate:</strong></p>\n<p>You will have substantial experience and understanding of the role and functions of Building Control and have a sound knowledge of the Building Regulations, Approved Documents, allied legislation and enforcement procedures.</p>\n<p>You’ll have experience of dealing with dangerous buildings and structures and implementing enforcement action when necessary.</p>\n<p>Hold Corporate Membership of CABE / RICS or acceptable alternative.</p>\n<p>You’ll need to hold Class 2F or 3 Registration with the Building Safety Regulator in respect of Plans assessment and inspection activities.</p>\n<p>You’ll need to be able to participate in the Councils out of hours emergency call out service.</p>\n<p>You will possess excellent communication, interpersonal and IT skills and be able to work both individually and as part of a team.</p>\n<p>You will hold a full, valid driving licence and have unrestricted use of a suitable vehicle for business purposes or be able to otherwise demonstrate the ability to travel to locations in an efficient and timely manner.</p>\n<p>If you are a fully qualified, experienced and registered Building Control Surveyor this career graded post offers a great opportunity for you to progress your career.</p>\n<p>It’s an exciting time to join our team and be part of our ambitious journey.</p>\n<p>For more information or an informal discussion regarding this vacancy, please contact Andy Price at email andyprice@wirral.gov.uk</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>If you’re already a Wirral Council employee, 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><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><sup><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></sup></p>\n<p><sup><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></sup></p>\n<p><sup><em>Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date.</em></sup></p>\n<p><sup><em>We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications.</em></sup></p>\n<p><sup><em>Applications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration.  Forms received via the post will not be processed.</em></sup></p>\n<p><sup><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></sup></p>\n<p><sup><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></sup></p>\n<p><sup><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></sup></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£41,511 - £46,731 plus benefits.","publishDate":"2025-01-30T07:02:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-07T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/b95c6b5a-f5ae-4b94-89a1-12d91c04790a.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"c1191335-83aa-4d5e-a71e-da07a56d06dc","title":"Recruitment & Assessment Social Worker","employer":"Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council","department":"","location":"Knowsley Borough Council","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>Adoption in Merseyside (AiM) is the Regional Adoption Agency for the Merseyside region covering Knowsley, Sefton, Liverpool and Wirral. AiM provides all statutory adoption functions including recruitment and assessment of adopters, family finding for children and adoption support.</p>\n<p>There is one full time Social Worker post within AiM Recruitment and Assessment Team. This post is for preparing and assessing potential adopters, training, report writing, attending AiM Adoption Panel, supporting adopters with children placed and working in an experienced adoption recruitment team.  </p>\n<p>The post is 36 hours. Agile working is implemented in AiM and the post is seconded to Knowsley Childrens Services who are the host local authority. </p>\n<p>The successful applicants will need to be qualified and professionally registered as a social worker, have an understanding of the statutory guidance, legislation and research relating to adoption. Good assessment skills and an understanding of adoption social work practice and processes will be required for this post. Also, a good understanding of adopted children's needs and the ability to work collaboratively with Local Authority Social Workers as well as an understanding of Children Looked After policies and procedures. </p>\n<p>Interviews to be held over 25th and 26th of Febuary 2025.</p>\n<p>Any questions can be directed to <a href=\"mailto:Elaine.Jamieson@adoptioninmerseyside.co.uk\">Elaine.Jamieson@adoptioninmerseyside.co.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 your skills, knowledge or experience looks a little different from what we have identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you - as subject to the skills, knowledge or experience levels within the candidate pool we may explore a traineeship for this role.</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":"£35,235 - £44,711 plus benefits.","publishDate":"2025-01-27T09:04:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-09T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/b084756a-f762-4d46-ab1a-f7a855956cd4.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"2cd9fa50-7298-4eca-88df-1eeb51f601e0","title":"Senior Housing Standards Officer","employer":"Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council","department":"","location":"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><strong>Senior Housing Standards Officer</strong></p>\n<p><strong>2 x 36 hour posts - permanent</strong></p>\n<p><strong>About the role</strong></p>\n<p>We have a new opportunity within our Housing Standards team to drive forward our housing agenda and passion to support our customers. In this role, you'll be responsible for mentoring less experienced Housing Standards Officers in their development, into confident enforcement officers across the Borough by working pro-actively, providing advice and guidance, undertaking more complex property inspections. You will undertake more complex caseloads for statutory enforcement using relevant housing legislation, conduct interviews, brief legal officers, prepare cases for court and attend tribunals, court hearings and public enquiries as required.</p>\n<p><strong>About the candidate </strong></p>\n<p>You will have a keen interest in developing, managing and monitoring initiatives including mandatory HMO and selective licensing, healthy homes, empty properties, financial assistance and our emerging response to damp & mould complaints and other new approaches to improving private sector housing. Ultimately, we are looking for candidates who have a passion to drive up standards. We would welcome candidates who can demonstrate a strong track record in housing enforcement and want to develop their careers in a board multi-disciplinary environment where training and development of individuals is key. You should be customer focused, with excellent interpersonal skills, as well a detailed practical knowledge of the legislative powers under the Housing Act; sound knowledge of building construction and competence using information and communication technology, including Microsoft Office, Teams and case management systems.</p>\n<p>Interviews are planned for w/c 3rd March 2025.</p>\n<p>For further information about the role or an informal discussion, please contact Emma Foley via email <a href=\"mailto:emmafoley@wirral.gov.uk\">emmafoley@wirral.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p> </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>If you’re already a Wirral Council employee, 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><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":"£41,511 to £44,711 plus benefits","publishDate":"2025-01-24T14:36:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-26T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/a14aa200-eb88-4aee-b905-1eda31c4f4ab.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"01809d0b-8d0b-4487-884e-e98e1089043e","title":"Service Support","employer":"Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council","department":"","location":"Wirral","locationType":3,"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><strong>Service Support (Care) x5 posts</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Permanent</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Various locations and hours available</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Previous applicants need not apply.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>1 x 29 hour (Temporarily based at Eastham) Monday to Friday working pattern</strong></p>\n<p><strong>2 x 25 hours at Heswall Day Centre (Temporarily based at Pensbywood) Monday to Friday working pattern</strong></p>\n<p><strong>2 x 30 hours Pensbywood Day Centre Monday to Friday working pattern </strong></p>\n<p><strong>1x 15 hours at Pensbywood (2.5 days working pattern Monday to Friday )</strong></p>\n<p>Wirral Evolutions provide innovative day care support and daytime opportunities to enhance the life and social skills of adults with disabilities across the region our motto is one life, let’s live it! To find out more about we do, visit our website <a href=\"http://www.wirralevolutions.org\">www.wirralevolutions.org</a></p>\n<p><strong>About the Role:</strong></p>\n<p>Our hubs are unique services for adults with learning, physical disabilities, and people with complex health needs from across Wirral. The service supports individuals to participate in a wide range of sports, hobbies and social activities which are building, and community based. The shared focus is to provide supported personalised activities or sensory experiences for clients to fulfil their desired outcomes. These posts have become available to provide care and support to vulnerable adults with learning disabilities at number of locations.</p>\n<p><strong>About the candidate:</strong></p>\n<p>We would love to hear from you if you have a passion and drive for supporting people with learning disabilities however, training and development would be provided including a comprehensive induction programme. You will join a vibrant and motivated team who will contribute to providing high quality care and support on a daily basis (Monday to Friday) whilst supporting colleagues in other senior roles in a variety of duties. These roles are a fantastic opportunity for individuals who are caring, dedicated, passionate and who strive to provide an excellent level of care. Through a wide variety of activities, they will support people to engage and maximise their potential to achieve their outcomes.</p>\n<p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pleasant working conditions</li>\n<li>Employer contribution to pension</li>\n<li>Sickness payment scheme</li>\n<li>Up to 28 days per year annual paid holiday (pro rata if applicable) 8 Bank Holidays per year (pro rata if applicable).</li>\n<li>Annual pay review</li>\n<li>Access to Employee Assistance Programme</li>\n<li>Induction programme and ongoing learning and development to meet mandatory training requirements.</li>\n<li>Blue Light Card discount service for health care, social care, and emergency services workers Opportunities for career progression within a large diverse public sector organisation.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p>\n<p>If you would like to know more about our service and the Service Support role, you can call any of the locations listed below for an informal discussion with a Manager or Team Leader.</p>\n<p>Click on the Wirral Evolutions website for contact telephone numbers <a href=\"http://www.wirralevolutions.org\">www.wirralevolutions.org</a></p>\n<p><strong>Hints and Tips for Completing Application Form – Important Please Read</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Remember to explain in your application form under the heading Supported Information,</li>\n</ul>\n<p>how you meet each of the essential criteria. </p>\n<ul>\n<li>The essential criteria can be found in the job description under the heading ‘Role Specific Knowledge, Experience and Skills’</li>\n<li>Provide as much information as possible to support your application by explaining why your knowledge, experience and skills are relevant, even if they have not been gained in the social care sector.</li>\n<li>Provide as much information as possible by outlining the various duties and roles you have carried out.</li>\n<li>Examples are a great way of showing what knowledge, skills and experience you have to do the job, whether that be from previous roles or from personal experience.</li>\n</ul>\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. 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