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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:The pay and pensions service is part of the wider HR Operations Department based at the DCBL Stadium in Widnes. The team supports the efficient operation of the Council’s payroll, with two monthly payrolls for over 4,500 employees, including more than 1500 working in schools and on other external payrolls.Reporting to the Head of HR Operations, the Pay and Pensions Service Manager is a key member of the HR leadership team in the Chief Executive’s Delivery Unit.The HR Operations Service is in the middle of an exciting change to a new HR and Payroll System and will be moving from ITrent to Unit4 ERP in the second half of 2026Following the retirement of the current Service Manager, this is a fantastic opportunity to lead the Team during this time of change and shape its strategic direction whilst ensuring the pay and pensions provision continues to deliver service excellence for the Council and its stakeholders.Your Contributions:As the Pay and Pensions Service Manager, you will manage the performance and direction of the Pay &amp; Pensions Service Team and ensure the provision of effective services to customers in accordance with Council policies and procedures, employment legislation, and HR / payroll established best practice. You will ensure that payroll &amp; pensions service provision and transactional work, including time recording systems, are planned and managed effectively. You will take the lead in the successful and efficient delivery of programmed work and appropriate solutions to support the achievement of business objectives. This includes a leading role in the implementation of a new HR and payroll system due to be introduced in the second half of 2026. You will also ensure continuous improvement of process and procedures. As a member of the HR Operations Leadership Team, you will contribute to the overall management of the HR Operations function. By leading the pay and pensions service you will shape its direction and manage an efficient, effective and responsive service.As the subject matter expert, you will advise, support and assist colleagues, senior leaders, and external stakeholders on complex pay/pensions matters, ensuring required levels of compliance with HMRC/pension provider requirements. You will find proactive resolutions and report these to the Council’s Corporate Management Team where appropriateYou will be a confident, experienced and suitably qualified professional, able to utilise your detailed and extensive knowledge of pay and pensions services. You will have a strong understanding of annual and monthly pension returns processes and have experience of public sector terms and conditions (e.g . Green Book, NHS and Teachers’ Pay).You will be a strong, highly motivated leader and team player with energy and credibility who commands the confidence of colleagues, senior managers, staff and all stakeholders.As well as the essential criteria, listed on the job profile, it would be advantageous if you also possess:<ul><li>Experience of working with public sector terms and conditions of service (e.g. Local Government, NHS, School Teachers)</li><li>Experience of Unit 4 ERP or equivalent system;</li><li>Payroll implementation/testing experience;</li><li>Use of leading business analysis and change tools such as Microsoft Office, Power BI, etc</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 with the option to purchase an additional four-days of unpaid leave for our Annual Christmas Closedown</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 Halton Borough Council offices </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 Hayley Hamlett, Interim Director of HR and Corporate Affairs on 0151 511 8840.Interviews are expected to take place on 17/18th December 2025.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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Pay & Pensions Service Manager 

Early Help 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’.Halton was one of 75 local authorities to be awarded Family Hub funding and we have developed 6 Family Hubs across the borough building on our strong and well established children’s centres. We are proud of what we have achieved in Halton and we have a strong offer to families ensuring good access to services to give young children the best start in life and providing early intervention &amp; support where concerns emerge. Breaking the cycle of poor outcomes and providing early help and preventing issues becoming entrenched by building resilience in working alongside parents and communities.Our offer supports access to strong universal entitlements to ensure children are ready for school, ready for life.Our Team:Halton Family Hubs are a busy front-line service who support complex families with multiple needs. We are looking for 3x Early Help Officers to join our team who have a wide range of skills, expertise and professional backgrounds. This is an exciting time for the team as we prepare for Halton’s transition to a family help service which will bring together targeted early help and child in need provision into one serviceYour Contributions:As an Early Help Officer within the Family Hubs, the role involves case management, home visiting and working with families to prevent problems from escalating by providing practical and emotional assistance. You will be the Lead Professional for Multi Agency Assessment/Plans (MAPs), this includes coordinating services, implementing, and reviewing action plans. You will complete direct work with families and be able to evaluate and demonstrate the impact of work undertaken. You will be knowledgeable on such areas of positive parenting, behaviour management and family relationships.Key responsibilities include:<ul><li>Delivering the ‘Start for Life’ program, focusing on the 1001 days (from conception to age 2)</li><li>Provide case management and make referrals to other services as required</li><li>Ensuring the child’s lived experience is central to practice</li><li>Supporting a preventative approach for vulnerable families</li><li>Delivery of parenting interventions</li><li>Contributing to effective supervision</li><li>Contribute to planning and delivery of community events for children and families </li></ul>You will have substantive experience working with families of children aged 0-5 years facing issues such as substance misuse, domestic abuse, neglect, child exploitation, poor health, SEND and financial difficulties. Hours: 2x 25 hour posts based in Runcorn Family Hubs and 1x 29.6 hour post based in Widnes Family Hubs. Flexible working hours over a 3 or 4 day working pattern.Salary: HBC6 £32,061-£34,434 per annum FTE, (29.6hrs £25,648-£27,547pa pro-rata, 25hrs £21,662-£23,266pa pro-rata)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 Service Manager Clare Yearsley on 0151 511 7781.Interviews to take place w/c 8th December 2025At 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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Early Help 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 is 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 is great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘our colleagues’. Our Team:An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Benefits Team. The Benefits Team supports people within the borough, helping with payments of housing benefits and council tax reduction to over 12,000 residents and is responsible for the processing of Housing Benefit/Council Tax Reduction applications. This must be done in accordance with the regulations and procedures that are in place, and they must be completed accurately in a timely manner. The main purpose of the Benefit officer role is to undertake work concerning Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction, and to ensure that the Benefits computer databases is accurately maintained at all times. We are looking to recruit a full-time Benefit Officer to support this work; the post is based in our Widnes Stadium office with a hybrid working arrangement.Your Contributions:<ul><li>Excellent customer service skills - The ability to communicate in a professional manner with the public, on the phone, face to face and in writing. </li><li>Experience of data processing</li><li>The ability to work as a team and on your own initiative. </li><li>You must be able to make decisions in accordance with set policies and procedures. </li><li>Educated to GCSE standard (or equivalent) including Maths and English.</li><li>Awareness of maintaining confidentiality during the role.</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>Car leasing schemes </li></ul>Next Steps:At Halton Borough Council, we want all our candidates to feel well-informed so if you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact (Gary Tootle or Angela Murphy on 0151 511 8497 / 0151 511 8781)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.Interview date to be confirmed.We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If you are interested, please complete your application as early as possible. We look forward to receiving your application!





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Benefits Officer

Client Driver/Attendant 28 Hours per week (Term Time Only)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:Client Transport have a fleet of assessable vehicles and cars that are required to transport SEN Children and Vulnerable Adults to various location within and outside the Authority boundaries. The operating centre is Lower House Lane Widnes, Transport Co-ordination staff have 33 driver/attendants that are required on a daily basis to run the service.Your Contributions:We have are looking to recruit 2 x Client Driver/Attendant(s) into our Passenger Transport Team at Halton Borough Council.To transport SEN Children and Vulnerable Adults.We are looking for employees that display the qualities to enhance an existing professional and well established transport service.The role will primarily be responsible for transporting vulnerable adults and special educational needs children from their homes to various educational establishments and settings within and outside of the borough of Halton.Hours: 28 per week, Split-shifts: Monday to Friday Morning shift-3 hours/Afternoon shift-3 hours (Term Time Only)Each shift may have an operational difference that may require a slight variation in length of each shift that covers the daily 6 hour shift.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>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, Jeff Briggs 0151 511 7809Interviews will take place in December 2025 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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Client Driver / Attendant

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: The CCTV Operator is an essential part of Halton’s Community Safety team responsible for the continuous monitoring of public spaces via the Council’s Control Room. Working closely with the CCTV Supervisor and CCTV Manager, you will play a direct role in protecting public areas, deterring crime, and supporting the police and other emergency services. By responding swiftly to incidents, directing resources, and assisting in identifying offenders, you will help to reduce anti-social behaviour and enhance public safety, giving peace of mind to Halton’s residents. This role requires a vigilant, proactive, and dedicated individual who is ready to make a real difference in the community. As a first point of contact for a range of incidents, you will be central to creating a safer environment for our residents, businesses and visitors. Hours: 24 per week Rota Basis Your Contributions: As a CCTV Operator, you will:<ul><li>Monitor the Council’s CCTV systems</li><li>Respond to both emergency and non-emergency calls</li><li>Work alongside Cheshire Police to ensure timely, effective responses to incidents. </li><li>Maintain accurate records and incident logs, ensuring compliance with appropriate legislation, policies and operating procedures.</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 with the option to purchase an additional four-days of unpaid leave for our Annual Christmas Closedown</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>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 Rob Moore - <a href="mailto:rob.moore@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">rob.moore@halton.gov.uk</a> Interviews will take place on 05/12/2025 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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CCTV Monitoring Operative

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:You’ll be joining a supportive team that values collaboration, reflection, and shared learning. The team works flexibly across local communities, meeting families where they are to build meaningful relationships and achieve the best outcomes for children. As the role involves travel within the community, a car user allowance is provided to support the delivery of this vital, family-focused service.Hours: 37 per weekYour Contributions:As our Family Group Decision Making Team Manager, you’ll lead the design, development, and delivery of Halton’s Family Group Decision Making service. You’ll inspire and guide a skilled team to deliver high-quality, timely Family Group Conferences and Family Network Meetings that prioritise children’s needs and families’ voices. With strong experience in children’s social care, restorative practice, and FGDM delivery, you’ll demonstrate excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills, driving a clear vision for family-led planning that reduces risk, builds resilience, and keeps families together.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 Matthew Browne – <a href="mailto:Matthew.Browne@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">Matthew.Browne@halton.gov.uk</a>Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 8th December 2025.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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Family Group Decision Making Manager

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:You’ll be joining a supportive team that values collaboration, reflection, and shared learning. The team works flexibly across local communities, meeting families where they are to build meaningful relationships and achieve the best outcomes for children. As the role involves travel within the community, a car user allowance is provided to support the delivery of this vital, family-focused service.Hours: 37 per weekYour Contributions:This is an exciting opportunity to work with children, families, and professionals to lead Family Group Conferences and Family Network Meetings. As a Family Group Decision Making Practitioner, you will help families come together to understand concerns and create their own effective plans that prioritise children’s safety and well-being. You will build trust, promote open and solution-focused discussions, and ensure meetings are well-organised, and outcome-driven. Alongside facilitating and recording meetings, you’ll contribute to performance reports and promote a culture of restorative, family-led decision-making.You should have experience working with children and families, ideally in social care, education, or community settings. Strong communication and facilitation skills, emotional resilience, and a commitment to empowering families are essential. You will value inclusion, collaboration, and safeguarding, understand restorative practices, and be able to manage multiple cases while working flexibly to meet families’ diverse needs.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 Matthew Browne – <a href="mailto:Matthew.Browne@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">Matthew.Browne@halton.gov.uk</a>.Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 8th December 2025.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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Family Group Decision Making Practitioner

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Personal Assistant to support the Executive Director of Adult Services in Halton Borough Council. We are looking for an experienced Personal Assistant who enjoys working in a varied and busy environment and has previous office experience.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:Halton Borough Council's adult social care services have been rated as good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This rating reflects the council's strong leadership, effective prevention-based services, and person-centred care plans. The council has been commended for its enthusiastic and passionate staff, who are dedicated to providing high-quality care and support to residents.You will be a Personal Assistant supporting the Executive Director of Adult Services and will be responsible for providing administration support for the most senior members of Halton Borough Council’s management team.On a daily basis you will be managing diaries, arranging and minuting senior management team meetings and dealing with correspondence of a highly sensitive and confidential nature. You will ensure effective liaison is maintained between the Executive Directors, Councilors, employees, MPs, members of the public and external agencies at all levels.Hours: 37 per week, Monday to Friday, flexible workingYour Contributions:High standards of tact, discretion and personal integrity are required of the post holder as is the ability to communicate with people effectively at all levels. The post holder must be able to manage challenging situations where callers to the Council may be verbally aggressive or abusive. You must have the ability to think on your feet and be able to act on your own initiative and to organise and prioritise your work to make efficient use of the time of very senior officers of the Council. You will be educated to GCSE standard (or equivalent) including Maths and English, and ideally have a typing qualification and be proficient in Microsoft Office products.Location: Hybrid working . Office location is Municipal Buildings Widnes but must be willing to work out of any Council premises within the borough or at home as and when necessary.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 Denise Taylor (PA to Strategic Director on 0151 511 7237)Interviews will take place on 15th December 2025At 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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Personal Assistant

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: The post forms an integral part of the Licensing Team which is responsible for the Councils licensing functions. The Licensing Enforcement Officer will be responsible for the licensing enforcement service in relation to the Councils licensing responsibilities including the Licensing Act 2003, Gambling Act 2005, Street Trading, Scrap Metal and Sex Entertainment Licences. You will be part of a small team which consists of the Licensing Manager, a Taxi Enforcement Officer, a Licensing Officer and two Solicitors. The post is office based Monday to Friday, Municipal Buildings, Kingsway, Widnes Hours: 37 per week Your Contributions: The ideal candidate will have experience working within a local authority licensing department and a strong understanding of current licensing legislation, including the Licensing Act 2003, Gambling Act 2005, Street Trading, Scrap Metal and Sex Entertainment Licences.They will demonstrate the ability to work effectively under pressure, manage competing priorities, and meet tight deadlines. The candidate should have the ability to apply legal knowledge to resolve problems and willingness to lead and undertake inspections, investigations and operations. Experience of carrying out investigations and a knowledge of PACE and RIPA Excellent communication skills are essential, with the ability to engage confidently and courteously with all stakeholders, partner agencies and relevant trade, with the ability to represent he Council at various meetings related to licensing.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 with the option to purchase an additional four-days of unpaid leave for our Annual Christmas Closedown</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>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 (Kim Hesketh, 0151 511 8066, <a href="mailto:kim.hesketh@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">kim.hesketh@halton.gov.uk</a>) Interviews will take place on (week commencing 8th December 2025) 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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Licensing Enforcement 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:An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead Halton Borough Council’s Health &amp; Safety Team based in DCBL Stadium, Widnes. The Council and HR Operations Division wishes to recruit a Principal Health and Safety Advisor who cares for the health, safety and wellbeing of employees, and any others affected by the Council’s undertaking, and to also maintain a strong and positive Health &amp; Safety culture.In leading and managing the Council’s Health &amp; Safety Team you will identify and advise on best practice in Health &amp; Safety, and the impact of changes in the Council’s delivery of services to ensure the Council remains compliant and manages its responsibilities and obligations under Health &amp; Safety law.Your Contributions:You will be responsible for managing a team that works across all Council services and schools including academies, engaging with managers to ensure that Health &amp; Safety responsibilities are understood and have tools in place to monitor compliance.You are required to be a Chartered Member of IOSH and hold a NEBOSH diploma or equivalent, and support your team to be up to date on best practice, legislations and appropriately qualified. You will have experience of working in Public Sector organisations or equivalent, and a training qualification would be useful.You will also be the Risk Management Co-ordinator for the Authority leading on the compilation and appropriate reviewing of the Strategic Risk Register, and will also be the Radiation Protection Officer for schools within the borough carrying out regular audits.You will be expected to liaise with the Health &amp; Safety Executive on behalf of the Council if required, oversee on accident/incident and violent incident management and investigation, and work closely with the Councils Insurance Team.You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, leadership and inter-personal skills and be confident in liaising with all levels of management, unions, stakeholders, and elected members.You will be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software and be able to adapt to the use of in house built electronic systems.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 with the option to purchase an additional four-days of unpaid leave for our Annual Christmas Closedown</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 Hayley Hamlett, Head of HR Operations on 0151 511 6540.Interviews will take place w/c 08 December 2025At 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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Principal Health & Safety 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 Come and join the Mental Health Social Work/AMHP Team- Runcorn/Widnes and Older Person’s CMHT in Halton. We are a small local authority which does not take long to travel across the borough. Halton is close to motorway networks including the M6, M62, M56 etc. We have a base in Vine Street resource centre- Widnes and The Brooker Centre- Runcorn- this offers flexibility to the team. Halton Borough Council also provide a generous essential car user allowance and a flexible working week. You can receive up to 34 days annual leave per annum (Plus bank holidays) and access to HBC’s lease Car, Bike Schemes, and free parking throughout your places of work. Bridge fees will also be paid in line with council business. Hours: 37 per weekYour Contributions:The Mental Health social work team works with adults, who meet the criteria in line with the Care Act and require support in relation to their mental health. We work closely with our Mental Health Trust colleagues to provide a responsive, holistic and recovery focussed response to adults with complex mental health needs.We are a well-established and stable team with supportive management. The managers in the team are experienced AMHP’s who will offer support and guidance. Our team has a mixture of experienced practitioners all willing to support new members to the team. We are a friendly and welcoming team. We are looking for qualified Approved Mental Health Professionals. HBC 9, Spinal Points 32-35- £42,839-£46,142- Approved Mental Health Professional (Pay award pending). Social, Workers will also receive in addition to their salary a £4,000 Market Supplement (pro rata) PLUS AMHP’s will also attract an additional £2000 per annum market supplement. PLUS Essential Car User allowance. You must be a qualified social worker registered with Social Work England, and a qualified Approved Mental Health Professional in order to perform the statutory duties of an AMHP for Halton Borough Council. As an Approved Mental Health Professional we also offer an additional £2,000 per year allowance and Essential Car user. The day time AMHP service includes the working hours between 9am- 5pm Monday- Friday. Relevant training is also provided to ensure professional development, access to support/advice, regular AMHP supervision with the AMHP Lead and monthly AMHP forums- where there will be cake! 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><li>Essential car user allowance </li><li>Market supplement of up to £6k per annum</li></ul>Next Steps:For an informal discussion about this post, please contact (Steve Westhead/Maria Stracey) <a href="mailto:steve.westhead@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">steve.westhead@halton.gov.uk</a> or <a href="mailto:Maria.stracey@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">Maria.stracey@halton.gov.uk</a>Interviews will be held in December 2025At 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>





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Social Worker- Approved Mental Health Professional 

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:The Transitions Team is made up of Social Workers and Community Care Workers who support young people aged 14 to 25 with disabilities. Their focus is to assist in the transition from Children’s Services to Adult Social Care. In line with the duties and responsibilities set out in the Care Act 2014, the team collaborates with a range of services; statutory, voluntary, and private sector, to build strong partnerships and deliver improved outcomes for the individuals they support. A key priority is ensuring that the Preparing for Adulthood agenda is fully embedded in their practice.Hours: 22.5 hours per weekYour Contributions:As an experienced Social Worker within the Transitions Team, you will support the operational implementation of Strengths and Rights Based approaches within Adult Social Care. You will also support in the development of the teams approach, focusing on Continued Professional DevelopmentThis role offers an excellent opportunity to develop and enhance your skills in Social Work, while actively contributing to the development of effective partnership working with health colleagues, aimed at improving the experience and outcomes of adults accessing social care services.Applicants must have demonstrable experience in undertaking Section 42 Safeguarding Enquiries, court work, and risk assessments. You should also have a proven ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of services, stakeholders, and professionals. Experience in Children’s Social Care is desirable, particularly in relation to supporting smooth transitions. An understanding of the Preparing for Adulthood agenda is essential to this role.Please note that this is an essential car user post. You must hold a full, valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work purposes.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>Essential car user allowance</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 ( Dean Tierney, Principal Manager on 0151 511 8776 / <a href="mailto:dean.tierney2@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">dean.tierney2@halton.gov.uk</a> or Pamela Marsden, Practice Manager on 0151 511 6539 / <a href="mailto:Pamela.Marsden@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">Pamela.Marsden@halton.gov.uk</a> Interviews will take place on 04/12/2025At 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 - Transitions Team

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:The Reablement service provides short term care and support to adults within their own homes within the Halton area. The team focuses on service users strengths to enable them to stay independent and improve their wellbeing. Our team aims to build service users confidence after a stay in hospital, illness or deterioration in their health; preventing re-admission to hospital or a premature move to a care home.The Reablement Service operates 365 days per year. Our care and support worker shift patterns are across a two week rota, working every other weekend. All posts include a mixture of early and late shifts. Early shifts commence at 7.30am and Late shifts finish at 9pm or 11pm.Enhancements are paid for weekends and unsocial hours. You will receive a car allowance payment monthly in addition to your business mileage. Your Contributions:The Reablement team is looking for caring, hardworking, compassionate and innovative individuals who can ensure that service users care and support plans are provided to a high standard, empowering service users and promoting their independence. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will develop and maintain effective working relationships with a range of professionals including our therapy and social work teams. Candidates must possess excellent interpersonal skills and have the ability to effectively communicate with and listen to others. You will also be competent in accurately maintain clear and concise written records and producing reports.Various hours available to be discussed at interview.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 26 days per year + bank holiday entitlement, 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 • Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme 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 Hayley Grimes, <a href="mailto:hayley.grimes@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">hayley.grimes@halton.gov.uk</a>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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Care and Support Worker - Reablement

Do you have a caring nature and a passion for making a real difference in people’s lives?We’re looking for dedicated Care Assistants to join our friendly teams across Widnes and Runcorn.With shifts available across 7 days (including weekends and bank holidays), you’ll be part of a service that truly puts people at the heart of everything we do.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:As a Care Assistant, you will help create a safe, supportive, and homely environment for our residents – many of whom live with complex health needs or dementia.Our care homes include:<ul><li>Millbrow (Widnes) – 44-bed nursing home (general &amp; dementia care)</li><li>St Patrick’s (Widnes) – 40-bed nursing home (dementia care)</li><li>St Luke’s (Runcorn) – 56-bed nursing home (dementia care)</li><li>Madeline McKenna (Widnes) – 23-bed residential home</li><li>Oakmeadow (Widnes) – 29-bed reablement service</li></ul>You will not only provide day-to-day personal care but also build meaningful relationships with residents and their families – ensuring care is always personalised and dignified.Your Contributions:<ul><li>Experienced in providing person-centred care in line with individual care plans, including addressing personal care needs and encouraging physical support.</li></ul><ul><li>Skilled in maintaining verbal and written records and effectively communicating with service users and colleagues.</li><li>Proficient in spoken English with the flexibility to work varied hours and cover shifts as needed.</li></ul><ul><li>Strong team player committed to collaborative work within a care setting</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>Car leasing schemes</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 Karen Graham (Principal Manager) on 0151 511 7439At 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.<ul></ul>

Care Assistant(s) - Days & Nights

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:Are you somebody who can create a safe and supportive environment for residents with a range of complex health conditions? Then this could be just the role for you!We are currently recruiting for Registered Nurse's for our Care Homes:<ul><li>Millbrow is a 44 bedded nursing home situated in Widnes</li><li>St Patricks is a 40 bedded nursing home situated in Widnes</li><li>St Lukes is a 56 bedded nursing home situation in Runcorn</li></ul> We have a number of roles available with shifts from 22 hours to 36.56 hoursThis role also attracts a 9.16% pay allowance with an additional 10% allowance for night nurses working 19.45 - 08.00. We recognise that it takes an individual with inspirational passion and a kind nature to make a difference to the lives of others and our Care Homes will give you the opportunity to get to know the residents and their families and help ensure that truly personalised care is delivered.You will supervise, mentor and develop a team of care workers and provide the highest standards as well as having the opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary team. Your Contributions: <ul><li>Registered Nurse with the NMC</li><li>Experience in a care home/clinical environment</li><li>Supervision of care and support staff</li><li>Maintain clinical care standards</li><li>Diploma in Nursing or related subject</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>Car leasing schemes</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 Karen Graham, Principal Manager - Adult Services contact details: <a href="mailto:Karen.Graham@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">Karen.Graham@halton.gov.uk</a>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<ul></ul>

Registered Nurse(s) - Days & Nights 

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of older people living with dementia? We're looking for a creative, compassionate, and enthusiastic Activities Coordinator to join our friendly team and bring joy, stimulation, and purpose to the lives of our residents.About the Role:As Activities Coordinator, you’ll plan and deliver a wide variety of meaningful activities tailored to our residents' interests, needs, and life histories. From reminiscence sessions and arts &amp; crafts to music, gardening, and community events – your role will be vital in enhancing wellbeing and creating a vibrant, inclusive home environment.This role is based at St Lukes Care Home, RuncornKey Responsibilities:Plan and deliver a wide variety of person-centred activities for individuals and groupsEncourage residents to participate in meaningful activities based on their interests and abilitiesPromote a home-wide ethos that "activities is everyone’s business", encouraging care and nursing staff to engage in and support daily activity provisionWork collaboratively with colleagues, families, and volunteers to deliver engaging and inclusive programmesBuild community links to bring external visitors, entertainers, and resources into the homeMonitor and evaluate activity engagement and wellbeing outcomesKeep records on all individual care plans of activities that have been undertakenContribute to the development of the residents social and activity Care Plan.About You: Experience working with people living with dementia is essential. Confident in building strong, positive relationships with residents, relatives, and colleagues A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills Able to act as a positive ambassador for the home, representing our values and promoting a sense of community Creative, motivated, and able to bring ideas to life with enthusiasmCare Home Values Person-Centred Care – We see the individual, not the condition. Every activity and interaction is tailored to each resident's unique history, preferences, and needs.Respect and Dignity – We treat everyone with kindness, empathy, and respect, promoting independence and self-worth at all times.Inclusion and Belonging – We create a warm, family-like atmosphere where everyone feels valued, connected, and heard.Collaboration – We work together as one team – with residents, families, colleagues, and the wider community.Joy and Meaning – We believe daily life should include laughter, purpose, and new experiences – regardless of age or ability.Compassionate Communication – We listen actively, respond sensitively, and communicate with honesty and care.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 Jane Davies Registered Manager on 0151 511 6175At 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.Previous applicants need not to apply 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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Activities Co-ordinator 

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:The Legal Services Directorate at Halton Borough Council is a dedicated team providing expert legal, corporate, and constitutional advice to protect the Council’s interests. They handle a wide range of matters, from prosecutions and disputes to planning and property work, supporting all areas of the Council’s operations. The role will involve carrying out conveyancing and land related tasks of a more complex nature on behalf of the Council.Hours: 37 per weekYour Contributions:Are you experienced in commercial conveyancing and able to manage a busy caseload with minimal supervision, while remaining sensitive to corporate and departmental priorities. You will be a team player with a flexible, imaginative approach, maintaining client focus and confidentiality at all times. You will be either a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx), a Licensed Conveyancer, a Graduate Member of CILEx, or hold a Law Degree or suitable equivalent.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 Elizabeth Wilson-Lagan - Head of Legal Services, <a href="mailto:Liz.Wilso-Lagan@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">Liz.Wilson-Lagan@halton.gov.uk</a> , 0151 511 6535 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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Principal Conveyancing 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:The Legal team at Halton Borough Council plays a vital role in supporting the Authority by delivering high-quality, timely, and business-focused legal and procedural advice. In this role, you will work closely with our Social Care and Education teams, providing expert legal services as directed by the appropriate Group Solicitor. The team is committed to delivering advice in a cost-effective and efficient manner, ensuring best value for the Council while helping to meet the complex and evolving needs of the community.Hours: 37 hours per weekYour Contributions:Do you have extensive experience of Childcare Law and practice, including advocacy experience. Ideally you will have experience of working in local government or in private practice and will be a qualified lawyer. We are looking for a highly organised person that possess excellent IT and communication skills, with an ability to work flexibly as part of the team and also individuallyYou will have excellent communication, organisational, and negotiation skills and be able to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders. You should also demonstrate a genuine passion for improving outcomes for children and supporting families in achieving stability and independence.Our Offer:Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:<ul><li>Essential Car User Allowance - £1,000 per annum</li><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 Jayne Doran Group Solicitor – 0151 511 5189At 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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Lawyer - Children's Services

Are you ready to make a real impact? Join us in making a difference!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.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’. Why join us?<ul><li>Be part of a transformation: This is more than just a job—it's a chance to be a key player in turning our services around. Your skills, insights, and energy will be crucial in driving the change we need.</li><li>Investment in services: We recognise that in order for good Social Work practice to flourish, our offer of services needs to improve. As a Local Authority, we are already committed to developing our contextual safeguarding service, edge of care, and family network coordinators, to name just a few.</li><li>Supportive environment: We understand the complexities and demands of Social Work. We offer a supportive, collaborative environment where you will have the opportunity to work alongside many of the great Social Workers and managers within our service. Our managers support a small number of Social Workers to ensure that they can provide the required and appropriate level of support.</li><li>Professional development: We are committed to investing in our team with continuous training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and career</li></ul>Hours: 37Your Contributions:<ul><li>Passion and resilience: We’re looking for individuals who are not just looking for a job, but are passionate about making a positive difference and committed to transforming our service.</li><li>Strong ethical foundation: A deep commitment to ethical practice and a compassionate approach are essential as we work to rebuild trust and deliver high-quality support to those in need.</li><li>Commitment to continuous improvement: Continuous improvement is one of our core values in Halton. Whether we are inadequate or outstanding, we believe that improvement should never stop, so we are seeking Social Workers who are aligned with this.</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>A 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 rational 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 Jill Evans (0151 511 8047), Sarah Daly (0151 511 7575) or Alicia Lambley (0151 511 6252).This is a rolling advert, therefore applications will be continuously reviewed and applicants invited to interview before the advertised end date. 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 Need

Social Worker – DATDo you have a passion for making a meaningful impact in the lives of children?Are you looking for somewhere that allows you to truly shape the life chances of children and young people?We are looking to recruit experienced Social Workers to support us on our improvement journey. Join a team where we’re always looking ahead — a place that’s deeply committed to continuous learning, growth, and career progression.Our Story:Halton is a vibrant local authority area encompassing Widnes and Runcorn, 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.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:The Duty and Assessment Team are a dedicated and impactful team, who are at the heart of positive change — working directly with children, families, and partner agencies to ensure every child’s needs are met swiftly and effectively. With a strong focus on collaboration and timely support, this is a team where your work truly makes a difference.Hours: 37Your Contributions:As a Social Worker within our Duty and Assessment Team, you will identify and assess levels of risk and need, and deliver protective or supportive services for children at risk, in need of support and or looked after. If the child/young person requires longer term support you will assist in ensuring that they are allocated to a social worker in our Child in Need team. This role is based in our office in Widnes with some travel across the Borough.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>We have a strong vision for social work practice in Halton and we are currently embedding a relationship based practice model that has systemic practice at its core. We’re on a journey for excellence and we’ve made it our mission to ensure that children and young people get the best service from us, so they are able to thrive and achieve.We are committed to supporting our Social Workers and Managers to achieve their aspirations too. Working with us, you will have real opportunities to progress your career through training and development as an advanced practitioner, or future leader.We have a stable and experienced Senior Leadership Team, who lead from the front. The Head of Service, Service Manager and Team Manager are well established staff members in Halton, who are supportive and nurturing.You will receive bespoke support from the Social Work Academy who are integral in supporting this team in our improvement journey, providing advice, guidance and support to colleagues in this service area.The Market Supplement applicable to the advertised role is as follows: For salaries of HBC 7 and HBC8 - £2,710 per annumFor salaries of HBC 9 - £3,710 per annumMarket Supplement's may be subject to early removal should there be rational 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 Lisa Riley on <a href="mailto:lisa.riley@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">lisa.riley@halton.gov.uk</a>.We are actively reviewing applications throughout the duration of this advert and keen to invite shortlisted candidates for interview asap. Therefore please do not hesitate to submit your application as soon as possible and enjoy the many benefits of working for Halton Borough Council. 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!<ul></ul>

Social Worker - Duty & Assessment (Widnes)

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:This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated legal professional to be at the heart of public service while looking to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.Following a significant increase in demand for support from qualified legal practitioners over the last 2 years across the authority, there has been a review of the service and you will be joining a newly developed Adults Social Care legal team and working alongside our Child Care &amp; Education Team. You will be joining a supportive and knowledgeable legal team that is committed to delivering advice in a cost-effective and efficient manner, ensuring best value for the Council while helping to meet the complex and evolving needs of the community. Hours: 37 per weekYour Contributions:You will provide expert legal advice and representation on a broad range of adult social care matters, including Court of Protection and safeguarding as well as undertaking advocacy work, in order to protect and further the Council’s objectives.We are looking for a highly organised person that possesses excellent IT and communication skills, with an ability to work flexibly as part of the team and also individually.You will have:<ul><li>Excellent communication, organisational, and negotiation skills </li><li>The ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders. </li><li>A genuine passion for improving outcomes for children and supporting families in achieving stability and independence.</li><li>A driving licence and access to a vehicle (Where appropriate, reasonable adjustments will be made in accordance with the provisions of the Equality Act)</li></ul>Enjoy a role where your expertise directly contributes to meaningful public outcomes!Our Offer: Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:<ul><li>Essential car user allowance - £1,000 per year</li><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:Please upload your CV and if you’d like to tell us more, include some supporting information with your application.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 Jayne Doran 0151 511 5189 / <a href="mailto:jayne.doran@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">jayne.doran@halton.gov.uk</a>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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