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Please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification and should be a maximum of 1-2 pages.
Please note if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted. To upload your CV you will need to click on the link below and create an account with Jobs Go Public if you have not already done so.
You will also be required to input your name and email address and will be invited to complete an equal opportunities questionnaire.
Knowsley Council is an award winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024 and is an Accredited employer under the <a href="https://www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/fair-employment-charter" target="_blank">Liverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter</a>, demonstrating that we are committed to the principle of fair employment and we are dedicated to providing a healthy, fair, inclusive and just workplace.Come join us and be part of our success.
Are you passionate about helping families thrive in the face of complex challenges? Do you have the skills and experience to deliver life-changing therapeutic interventions that make a real difference? Do you enjoy working directly with families to empower them and build lasting resilience? If so, you may be the perfect candidate for this exciting opportunity to join the Shield Team as a Personal Advisor.
We are seeking a dedicated Personal Advisor to join the Shield Team, working directly with families and young people to prevent child exploitation, reduce harms, and support safer transitions into adulthood.
You will deliver intensive, relationship-based preventative and therapeutic support to families, children and young people aged 0–25. A key part of the role will involve supporting care-experienced young people and young adults as they transition into adulthood and face increased harms associated with exploitation.
You will work closely with families, professionals, and partner agencies to reduce harms associated with exploitation, crime, and anti-social behaviour.
A central aspect of this role is preventing exploitation, including county lines, youth violence, and other forms of harm. You will deliver interventions and co-create focused family plans aiming to prevent exploitation, helping to build resilience, reduce harm, and&nbsp;
Are you passionate about helping families thrive in the face of complex challenges? Do you have the skills and experience to deliver life-changing therapeutic interventions that make a real difference? Do you enjoy working directly with families to empower them and build lasting resilience? If so, you may be the perfect candidate for this exciting opportunity to join the Shield Team as a Personal Advisor.
We are seeking a dedicated Personal Advisor to join the Shield Team, working directly with families and young people to prevent child exploitation, reduce harms, and support safer transitions into adulthood.
You will deliver intensive, relationship-based preventative and therapeutic support to families, children and young people aged 0–25. A key part of the role will involve supporting care-experienced young people and young adults as they transition into adulthood and face increased harms associated with exploitation.
You will work closely with families, professionals, and partner agencies to reduce harms associated with exploitation, crime, and anti-social behaviour.
A central aspect of this role is preventing exploitation, including county lines, youth violence, and other forms of harm. You will deliver interventions and co-create focused family plans aiming to prevent exploitation, helping to build resilience, reduce harm, and empower parents, carers, and young people to make positive change.
This role requires flexibility, including evening and weekend availability.
This is a challenging but rewarding role that offers the opportunity to make a lasting difference to the lives of children, young people, and their families. If you are dedicated to making a positive impact through partnership working and therapeutic practice, we encourage you to apply.
Interviews will be held on Friday 1st August 2025.
At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working.&nbsp; For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time.
We promote applications from all sections of the community, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.
See the benefits of working for Knowsley MBC <a href="https://www.knowsley.gov.uk/yes" target="_blank">https://www.knowsley.gov.uk/yes</a>.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.
At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact:&nbsp;
Chloe Vose, Shield Team Manager: 07810053551 / Email: <a href="mailto:chloe.vose@knowsley.gov.uk" target="_blank">chloe.vose@knowsley.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;
Please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification and should be a maximum of 1-2 pages.
Please note if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted.

Knowsley Council

Shield Personal Advisor

Our Story:Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring two iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester, as well as close proximity to both Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airports.Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. It’s an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services.We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘our colleagues’. Our Team:Located within the Cemeteries &amp; Crematorium Services department in Runcorn, our dedicated and efficient office team provides vital administrative support to the local community. We work in a focused, well-organised environment where attention to detail and sensitivity are key. Based in Picow Farm Road, the team operates from a professional office setting with a standard Monday to Friday schedule, and we also benefit from a flexi-time system, offering greater flexibility around start and finish times.Your Contributions:As a valued member of our Cemeteries &amp; Crematorium Office team, you will collaborate closely with colleagues to ensure compassionate and efficient service is delivered.Your key responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Daily financing - Manage the financing of all burial and crematorium services using our in-house Cemeteries System. Raise invoices weekly for various Funeral Directors and Stonemasons using the financial system ‘Agresso,’ ensuring they are promptly sent to the appropriate parties.</li><li>Communication - Answer incoming phone calls and emails promptly, providing courteous and helpful responses to inquiries from funeral directors, stonemasons, and families. Book burials, scatterings, and cremations using the Cemeteries booking system.</li><li>Grave Ownership Transfers -Facilitate the process of grave ownership transfers. This includes receiving and reviewing applications, determining the appropriate legal route for transfer, and preparing the necessary Statutory Declaration forms or other relevant documentation. Ensure all forms are completed accurately and in compliance with legal requirements, and coordinate with relevant parties to facilitate a smooth and legally compliant transfer process.</li><li>Memorial Permits - Efficiently process grave memorial permits in accordance with our Cemetery Rules &amp; Regulations for each of the four cemetery sites within the borough.</li><li>Notification of Burial or Cremation -Complete the ‘Notification of Burial or Cremation’ for each cremation and full coffin burial daily, ensuring these are promptly returned to the correct corresponding Registrars Office. </li></ul>Our Offer:Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:<ul><li>A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service</li><li>Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions</li><li>3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Investment in your personal development </li><li>Free Car Parking at HBC sites </li><li>Flexible working arrangements </li><li>Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme. </li></ul>Next Steps:At Halton Borough Council, we want all of our candidates to feel well-informed so if you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact Michael Owen <a href="mailto:Michael.owen@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">Michael.owen@halton.gov.uk</a> 0151 511 7857Interviews will take place on 06/08/25At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you – <a href="mailto:resourcing@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@halton.gov.uk</a>Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values.We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please complete your application as early as possible.We look forward to receiving your application!





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Halton Borough Council

Halton Borough Council's Plan

Cemeteries Business Administration Apprentice

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Please note, we do not accept CV’s (unless specified on the advert).
Please fully complete the online application form.
 



Sefton Council’s Insurance Risk &amp; Audit Service is seeking to appoint an experienced, highly motivated, and enthusiastic Senior Insurance Officer to join the Insurance Team.&nbsp;
The person appointed will provide a comprehensive Insurance Service to all Services of the Council and ensure that adequate cover is in place to protect the Council’s assets and liabilities.
The successful applicant will support the Council in developing and implementing innovative improvements to reduce risk, identifying poor practices and to provide recommendations for improvement in systems and processes.
You will contribute to the leadership and development of the Risk &amp; Audit Service as a whole.
To ensure that Insurance Team members are appropriately managed, developed, motivated, and supported in order to achieve performance goals for the team.
You must have the ability to demonstrate a commitment to the delivery and development of the Insurance Service along with a knowledge of the following: -




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<li>Knowledge of Insurance cover requirements for a large organisation, in order to ensure the Council has adequate Insurance to meet its liabilities</li>
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<li>Knowledge and understanding of claims handling processes and investigation processes relating to Claims in order to provide the Council with robust systems / processes to all for defence of claims as appropriate</li>
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<li>Ability to work under pressure, prioritise a large and wide ranging / varied work load and meet deadlines</li>
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<li>Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people internal and external to the Council including Senior Managers</li>
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We are seeking an individual who is either professionally qualified Chartered Insurance Institute (FCII or ACII) or who is willing to study.
If you have the requisite levels of experience, skills, and qualifications then we would like to hear from you.
Closing date: 22nd July 2025
Interview date: 28th July 2025

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

Senior Insurance Officer

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process.&nbsp;All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship.&nbsp;Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility <a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/gRWgCZ668UPJVq6ijjIC3?domain=urldefense.com" target="_blank">criteria</a> for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.Please be advised it is our understanding that this role does not meet the requirements of a skilled worker visa as set out by UK Visa and Immigration <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes</a> . For details regarding the salary of a skilled worker visa please visit Home Office: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list</a>This is not legal advice, and we advise you to seek your own independent legal advice tailored to your own personal circumstances.Job Title: Driver/CourierA bit about us:Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place.&nbsp;We've got ambitious targets to meet by 2025 and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities.&nbsp; &nbsp;Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.&nbsp;Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!The Role:<ul>
<li>We are looking to recruit a Driver/Courier to join the Document Solutions Service working within a digital print and mailing environment</li>
<li>As a Driver/Courier your role will include delivering bulk mail to Warrington, a shuttle service for mail deliveries and the delivery of print work to various locations across the city</li>
<li>In the role of Driver/Courier you will operate tail lift equipment as necessary</li>
<li>As a Driver/Courier you will perform daily checks on vehicles</li>
<li>Your contractual hours in the role of Driver/Courier will be fixed-term, part time 17.5-hour shift, working in the mornings from 9.30am to 1pm</li>
<li>As a Driver/Courier you will drive departmental vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes in a safe and considerate manner ensuring the safety of any load / passengers / pedestrians and delivering mail, printed material and other items as instructed adhering to timescales, SLA‘s and performance indicators</li>
<li>We are looking for a dynamic person who can work well in a team with the ability to prioritise a busy workload with a commitment to meeting deadlines and excellent customer service</li>
</ul>&nbsp;This role is fixed term for 12 Months.Our offer to you:<ul>
<li>At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days</li>
<li>Agile working (Role dependent) -&nbsp;A “Flexibility First” approach to Agile working where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception</li>
<li>Part of the Local Government Pension scheme –&nbsp;option to join the AVC scheme</li>
<li>Progression -&nbsp;opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning</li>
<li>Health and Wellbeing -&nbsp;offer including Employee assistance programme</li>
<li>Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes&nbsp;</li>
<li>Drive Time –&nbsp;a salary sacrifice car lease scheme</li>
<li>Family friendly policies with enhanced leave &nbsp;</li>
<li>Discounted Gym Memberships&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Volunteering Scheme&nbsp;</li>
<li>Medicash&nbsp;</li>
</ul>Next steps: Closing date: midnight Tuesday 29th July 2025 Shortlisting date: Monday 4th August 2025 Interview date: w/c Monday 11th August 2025We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Alyson Rooney at <a href="mailto:alyson.rooney@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">alyson.rooney@liverpool.gov.uk</a>Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council.Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve.&nbsp;As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities.&nbsp;To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.&nbsp;If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at <a href="mailto:recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk</a>.Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system.&nbsp;Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. &nbsp;Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.&nbsp;

Liverpool City Council

Liverpool City Council needs you!

Driver/Courier

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Please apply by contacting <a href="mailto:sharedlives@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">sharedlives@wirral.gov.uk</a>



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.
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.

Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council

Shared Lives Respite Carer

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Please apply by contacting <a href="mailto:sharedlives@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">sharedlives@wirral.gov.uk</a>



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.
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.
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.

Shared Lives Day Support Carer

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Please apply by contacting <a href="mailto:sharedlives@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">sharedlives@wirral.gov.uk</a>



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.
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.

Shared Lives Carer

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process.&nbsp;All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship.&nbsp;Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility <a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/gRWgCZ668UPJVq6ijjIC3?domain=urldefense.com" target="_blank">criteria</a> for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.This is not legal advice, and we advise you to seek your own independent legal advice tailored to your own personal circumstances.Job Title:&nbsp;Business Improvement &amp; Performance OfficerA bit about us:Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place.&nbsp;We've got ambitious targets to meet by 2025 and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities.&nbsp; &nbsp;Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.&nbsp;Working at&nbsp;Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!The Role:Are you passionate about driving strategic change and improving performance across a dynamic organisation?&nbsp;Liverpool City Council is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Business Improvement and Performance Officer to support the Finance and Resources Directorate in delivering its ambitious goals.This is a pivotal role where you’ll work closely with senior leaders to shape business planning, monitor performance, and lead on strategic initiatives that enhance service delivery and value for money.Key Responsibilities<ul>
<li>Provide strategic business management and corporate support to the Directorate Leadership Team</li>
<li>Lead on business planning, performance monitoring, and corporate reporting</li>
<li>Coordinate directorate-wide improvement projects and ensure alignment with the Council Plan</li>
<li>Monitor budgets, savings targets, and financial performance</li>
<li>Represent the Directorate on corporate groups and contribute to policy development</li>
<li>Facilitate effective communication across the Directorate and with key stakeholders</li>
<li>Promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation</li>
</ul>Our offer to you:<ul>
<li>At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days</li>
<li>Agile working (Role dependent) -&nbsp;A “Flexibility First” approach to Agile working where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception</li>
<li>Part of the Local Government Pension scheme –&nbsp;option to join the AVC scheme</li>
<li>Progression -&nbsp;opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning</li>
<li>Health and Wellbeing -&nbsp;offer including Employee assistance programme</li>
<li>Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes&nbsp;</li>
<li>Drive Time –&nbsp;a salary sacrifice car lease scheme</li>
<li>Family friendly policies with enhanced leave &nbsp;</li>
<li>Discounted Gym Memberships&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Volunteering Scheme&nbsp;</li>
<li>Medicash&nbsp;</li>
</ul>Next steps: Closing date:&nbsp;midnight Sunday 20th July 2025 Shortlisting date: Friday 25th July 2025 Interview date: Tuesday 5th August 2025We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.Please note: this vacancy is classified as politically restricted position.If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Lisa Whittingham at <a href="mailto:lisa.whittingham@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">lisa.whittingham@liverpool.gov.uk</a>Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council.Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve.&nbsp;As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities.&nbsp;To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.&nbsp;If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at <a href="mailto:recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk</a>.Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system.&nbsp;Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. &nbsp;Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.&nbsp;

Business Improvement & Performance Officer

Our Story:Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring two iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester, as well as close proximity to both Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airports. Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. It’s an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services. We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘our colleagues’. Our Team:Do you have a passion to make a difference to the lives of children in care?We are interested in hearing from both experienced and newly qualified Social Workers who would like to join our Children in Care Team working with children aged between 0-16 years.The team is responsible for ensuring that all Children in Care are matched with carers able to meet their needs with a long term plan of permanency and supported to achieve positive outcomes in all areas. The children in care service have stable teams of social workers, community support workers and team managers as well as service manager and head of service.Our main office is based in Runcorn, however there are also agile working spaces across both Widnes and Runcorn.The role requires access to a vehicle and UK driving license. There is a essential car user allowance payable with this role: £1,000 per year.Hours: 37 hours per weekYour Contributions:As a social worker in the team you will be responsible for care planning for children in care ensuring they are safe, happy and achieving their aspirations and goals. You will work closely with our partner agencies to deliver high quality care and support to our children and young people. As a permanency service we look to ensure our children in care live within safe, stable and appropriately matched carers/family to meet all of their needs and work towards a plan of discharge where appropriate, long term matching and/or family finding.The team also focuses on supporting young adolescents to develop their independence skills and ready them for when they are turning aged 15 years 9 months/16 years when they will transfer to the adolescent service who work alongside our team of personal advisors. Knowledge and experience of working with children in care and corporate parenting is essential to this role in supporting our children in care, however we have training available and if newly qualified our social academy will support via the ASYE programme.Our Offer:Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:• A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service• Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions• 3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme• Investment in your personal development• Free Car Parking at HBC sites • Flexible working arrangements • Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance ProgrammeA relevant market supplement amount is included in the advertised salary for each grade as follows:<ul><li>Grade HBC7 - £2,710</li><li>Grade HBC8 - £2,710</li><li>Grade HBC9 - £3,710</li></ul>Market Supplement's may be subject to early removal should there be rationale to do so. Next Steps:At Halton Borough Council, we want all of our candidates to feel well-informed so if you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact Lyndsey Ratcliffe Service Manager Children in Care and Adoption: 0151 511 8594 <a href="mailto:lyndsey.ratcliffe@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">lyndsey.ratcliffe@halton.gov.uk</a>Interviews will take place on 31st July 2025 at Halton DCBL Stadium.At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you – <a href="mailto:resourcing@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@halton.gov.uk</a>Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values.We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please complete your application as early as possible. We look forward to receiving your application!





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Social Worker - Children in Care 0-16 

We have an exciting opportunity to recruit two fixed term (12 months) Senior Youth Offending Team Officers within Cheshire Youth Justice Service. One post will be based within the Eastern area of Cheshire (37 hours per week) and the other post will be based within the North of Cheshire (29.6 hours per week). Cheshire Youth Justice Service is a high performing, nationally recognised, award winning Youth Justice Service rated as 'Good' in our last inspection.Youth Justice Services (Incorporating Cheshire East, Cheshire West, Halton &amp; Warrington) is a multi-agency service with the principal aim of diverting children from entering the criminal justice system, reducing youth crime and anti-social behaviour and improving the quality of life for all who live and work in the areas of Cheshire East, Cheshire West &amp; Chester Council, Halton Borough Council and Warrington Borough Council.The role of a Senior Youth Offending Team Officer aims to provides support to those children involved in the Criminal Justice System, working collaboratively with a range of key agencies with the aim of diverting children away from offending and preventing their re-offending. We are seeking a dynamic individual who will bring knowledge and understanding of holistic assessments along with experience of delivering interventions that are relationship based and trauma informed to achieve positive outcomes for children.We are looking for passion, creative and an experienced candidate who can demonstrate tenacity and enthusiasm in making a positive difference to the lives of children in the Youth Justice Service. The post holder will be required to effectively manage a caseload of children (between the ages of 10-17), who are subject to a range of Out of Court and Statutory Court Disposals. The ability to complete assessments, develop intervention plans with children and deliver a range of interventions using a strength based approach to support desistance are crucial. Child First principles are at the heart of the work we do, so the candidate should have relevant experience of working with children and their families and have a clear understanding of some of the complex issues affecting them. Risk management, public safety and safeguarding are fundamental aspects to our work and therefore candidates should be able to demonstrate an understanding of these requirements as they are integral to the post being offered.If you are passionate about working with children and young people and have a creative approach to direct work, this is a fantastic opportunity. The Youth Justice Service is committed to continuous improvement, building a skilled, knowledgeable and flexible workforce. The post holder will have an established base within service, but may be required to work across the Cheshire footprint. Hybrid and flexible working, including working from home and other bases across Cheshire is a key feature of this role. Our technology platform enable staff to connect and collaborate remotely, so that a healthy work-life balance can be achieved.What We Offer:This is an agile post which means the opportunity of working from home along with the ability to work from offices across the CWAC area where staff from Youth Justice Services work from. The benefits of working for the Council go well beyond making a difference to people’s lives, as well as working within a supportive environment with people who share your values you will have access to a huge range of benefits including discounts on: <ul><li>High street and supermarket shopping </li><li>Gym membership </li><li>Holidays </li><li>Days out </li><li>Cinemas </li><li>Childcare vouchers </li><li>Cash back scheme on any medical treatment that you may require via Medicash </li><li>Car lease scheme (Brand new fully maintained and insured car for 3 years in return for a fixed monthly payment via salary sacrifice) </li><li>Cycle Scheme (Save up to £320 on the cost of a brand-new bike and equipment) </li></ul> We also offer: <ul><li>Competitive salary </li><li>Generous holiday allowance of 26 days (pro rata), increasing to 31 days after five years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase extra leave and access bank holidays.</li><li>An excellent career average pension scheme with employer contributions of 22.3%. (Employer contributions elsewhere are typically 3%) </li><li>The opportunity to develop your skills and career. </li><li>Rewards and Recognition for going above and beyond such as additional annual leave and shopping vouchers. </li><li>Supportive team and culture </li><li>Opportunity to purchase up to 10 days additional annual leave. </li><li>An Employee Assistance Programme, which offers free 24/7 confidential assistance, practical information, and emotional support. </li></ul>All posts are exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).If you are ready to take on a rewarding new challenge impacting positively on the lives of children and communities, we want to hear from you. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sarah Green or Emma Lawton (Team Managers) on 0345 145 0055 Closing date 21st July 2025 with potential interview date of 29th July 2025 Apply link: <a href="https://jobs.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/vacancy/senior-yot-officer-588793.html" target="_blank">https://jobs.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/vacancy/senior-yot-officer-588793.html</a>





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