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To apply, please compete application form and email to Mrs S Broadrick (School Business Manager) via <a href="mailto:admin@aecps.org" target="_blank">admin@aecps.org</a> 



Job Title: Playworker Location: Alderley Edge Community Primary School, Alderley Edge Contract Type: 15 hours per week, 52 weeks Hours: Term Time - Monday to Friday 3pm – 6pm School Holidays and INSETs – 15 hours equivalent Salary: NJC Grade 2 Start Date: 1st September 2025 (earlier start available)
Are you passionate about working with children? Do you enjoy creating fun, safe and stimulating play opportunities? Join our friendly team at Alderley Edge Community Primary School as a Playworker!
About the Role: We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Playworker to join our Primary School’s wraparound care team. You will support the supervision and engagement of children during after-school activities, ensuring a safe and inclusive play environment.
Key Responsibilities: o Facilitate creative, physical, and imaginative play for children aged 4–11 o Supervise and ensure the safety and wellbeing of children at all times o Encourage social interaction and positive behaviour o Prepare and tidy play spaces and resources o Work effectively as part of a team and communicate with parents and staff
We’re Looking For: o A genuine passion for supporting children’s play and development o A positive, energetic, and caring attitude o Experience working with children in a school, childcare, or play setting (preferred but not essential) o Understanding of safeguarding and child protection (training will be provided) o Relevant qualifications in Play work, Childcare, or similar (desirable)
We Offer: o A welcoming and inclusive school community o Great children to work with and support o Opportunities for professional development and training o A supportive staff team o Possibility of childcare for own children o Opportunities for overtime
To apply (or for further questions), please compete application form and email to Mrs S Broadrick (School Business Manager) via <a href="mailto:admin@aecps.org" target="_blank">admin@aecps.org</a> 
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required.

Out of school playworker

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Band B 6.25 Working Hours – 38 Weeks per Year Required 01/09/2025
Irby Primary School is part of the Oak Trees Multi-Academy Trust, which consists of twelve schools on the Wirral Peninsula. Irby Primary School is a happy and successful one-form entry school, with enthusiastic, highly motivated, friendly and happy children.
We require an enthusiastic, hard-working, self-motivated lunch time assistant to join our team as soon as possible or from 1st September working Monday to Friday 12 to 1:15pm.
The role will include: Ensuring a positive lunchtime experience for all&nbsp; Organising games and activities Promoting positive relationships Supporting good behaviour and effectively managing incidents First Aid support, including inputting data into our electronic system - A one day First Aid course will be required once in post, this is funded by the school.
The successful candidate will be one who relates well to children and staff, and who is committed to making lunchtimes a safe, enjoyable experience for our children.
Applications using the relevant formats should be emailed to or handed in at the school office, clearly marked. FAO: Head of School - Mrs N McHale Visits to the school are welcome. Please email the school office if you wish to visit (<a href="mailto:schooloffice@irby.wirral.sch.uk" target="_blank">schooloffice@irby.wirral.sch.uk</a> or Tel 0151 648 2944).
Please use the MAT application form.
The school is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of our children and expects the same level of commitment from all staff.&nbsp;
This post is subject to an Enhanced Level CRB check.
All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of sex, race or disability

Midday Assistant

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To apply please use the link provided:
&nbsp;<a href="https://propel-together-chiefaiofficer.softr.app/" target="_blank">https://propel-together-chiefaiofficer.softr.app/</a>&nbsp;
Lead the future of AI in our region
Are you passionate about using AI to drive meaningful, real-world impact?
We are breaking new ground and looking to appoint our first ever Chief AI Officer. Someone who will be at the forefront of revolutionising the Liverpool City Region’s AI Landscape.
You’ll play a key role in shaping the Liverpool City Region’s digital future - helping us harness the power of artificial intelligence to improve public services, support communities, and unlock economic growth.
This is your opportunity to lead transformational work across sectors including health, transport and education with a strong emphasis on ethical, inclusive and forward-thinking AI. You’ll champion digital upskilling, drive innovation, and shape policy that puts people first. 
What you’ll be actively doing in this exciting role:
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<li>Leading the City Region’s AI strategy and embedding it in our digital transformation goals.</li>
<li>Advocating for ethical AI practices, data privacy and inclusive technology.</li>
<li>Developing strategic partnerships at local, national and international level.</li>
<li>Representing LCRCA in forums and roundtables on the future of AI.</li>
<li>Guiding teams and collaborating with the LCRCA AI Task Force.</li>
<li>Supporting workforce development and skills programmes.</li>
<li>Ensuring all initiatives align with our purpose-driven values and priorities. 
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About you &amp; your background:
You’ll bring both strategic vision and deep technical expertise. We’re looking for someone who can see the bigger picture and influence change across systems while also connecting with people and getting things done.
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<li>Proven experience leading AI transformation at a senior level.</li>
<li>Strong technical background in AI, Data Science, or a related field.</li>
<li>Excellent communication and influencing skills.</li>
<li>A collaborative mindset and ability to bring partners together.</li>
<li>A passion for public sector impact and inclusive innovation. 
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This role is about more than algorithms - it’s about people and progress.
If you think you match the job description, and our values, then click on the link to apply. 
Please ensure that you provide clear examples and evidence in your personal statement of how you meet the below key essential criteria. The information you provide in your personal statement will be used for shortlisting
 About the organisation
The Liverpool City Region has long been a place of innovation and impact. From pioneering the world’s first passenger railway to shaping modern public health and global trade, this is a region built on bold ideas and real-world progress. Today, that spirit of innovation is driving a new era of transformation—powered by world-leading work within infection prevention &amp; control, materials chemistry, and AI solutions &amp; emerging technologies.
The Combined Authority plays a central role in catalysing this innovation-led economy. We are seizing the unique opportunity to use our devolved powers and funding to create wealth and prosperity for all our 1.6 million residents and the whole UK - investing in our economy, people, place, transport and digital infrastructure. Our vision is for the Liverpool City Region to be: The best place to grow up, grow a family, and grow a business - where no-one is left behind.
 Staff benefits 
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<li>•‍Local Government Pension Scheme contributions between 5.5% and 12.5%</li>
<li>•‍Generous holiday entitlement of 29 days rising to 34 days after 5 years service, as well as bank holidays and the option to buy 10 additional days</li>
<li>•‍Free travel around Liverpool City Region with an All-Zone Metro card worth £1,450 per year plus All Zones Off Peak Trio ticket for your spouse or partner</li>
<li>•‍Flexible and hybrid working</li>
<li>•‍24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family and Free counselling service</li>
<li>•‍Automatic enrolment to our Westfield Health Programme</li>
<li>•‍Corporate discounts at council-owned gyms</li>
<li>•‍Bike to Work Scheme</li>
<li>•‍Coaching, mentoring, apprenticeships, and professional qualifications including paid membership fees and even a £1k interest free learning loan for any non-job-related learning</li>
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 Equality, Diversity &amp; Inclusion 
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have declared that they: have a disability, are from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background, are a member of a reservist or have close family links to a member of the Armed Forces as we are under-represented by people from these communities.
To be considered under one of these schemes, you must indicate your eligibility in the relevant section of the application form. In addition, you must clearly demonstrate in your personal statement how you meet all the key essential criteria listed above, and highlight how you meet the remaining essential criteria outlined in the person specification within your CV.
Applications that do not include this evidence will not be considered under the guaranteed interview schemes.
The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority

Chief AI Officer

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Completed application forms to be sent to: <a href="mailto:recruitment@greenbankhigh.co.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@greenbankhigh.co.uk</a>



Job Role: Teacher of Design &amp; Technology
Contract type: Permanent, Full-Time
Closing Date: Monday 16th June 2025, at noon
Interviews: Wednesday 18th June 2025
Start Date: 01 September 2025
Closing date for applications Monday 16th June 2025 at 12 noon
Interviews will be held on 18th June 2025
An application pack including full details about this vacancy can be found on the school website at
&nbsp;<a href="https://greenbankhigh.co.uk/vacancies/" target="_blank">https://greenbankhigh.co.uk/vacancies/</a>
Southport Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be requested to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Greenbank High School is a member of Southport Learning Trust
Southport Learning Trust is a Company Limited by Guarantee Reg. No. 7790934

Teacher of Design & Technology

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Please contact Kathy Lea for more information and an application form on 0151 443 2060 or email <a href="mailto:knowsleysharedlives@knowsley.gov.uk" target="_blank">knowsleysharedlives@knowsley.gov.uk</a>



Knowsley Shared Lives Scheme, which is part of Knowsley Council, is currently recruiting Shared Lives Carers.&nbsp; Could you welcome a person with a care or support need in to your own home?&nbsp;
This may suit you if you are looking for a rewarding challenge with a payment of between £500 - £600 per week and you wish to work from home.&nbsp;
One of the services the scheme provides is long term support where someone would live with you as part of your family - you would need to live within the Knowsley Boundary to provide this type of support.&nbsp;
The scheme also provides respite, where someone would stay with you from one night up to 3 months and there is no requirement to live in Knowsley to provide this service.&nbsp; You will receive full training for your role and support from a team of Shared Lives Workers. The scheme will match you with someone who they feel you could support, who may have similar interest’s likes and preferences to yourself.&nbsp; Experience of providing care would be desired but it is not essential.&nbsp;&nbsp;
All applicants will undertake an assessment which will include character employer and GP references, a Disclosure and Barring Service Check and a health and safety check on your property. Your assessment will be approved by an independent panel.&nbsp;
We are looking for people who are open and honest and who are enthusiastic about wanting to make a positive difference to people’s lives.&nbsp;

Knowsley Council

Shared Lives Carer Self Employment Opportunity

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<h1>Our Social Care workforce provides services to children, young people and their families day in and day out, making a positive impact on the lives of people within the community. </h1>
<h1>People are the most important resource we have which is why in addition to our fantastic employee benefits, we are also currently offering an additional £4,000 Welcome Gesture to the first 6 Post Qualified Experienced Social Workers appointed from our new Social Worker recruitment campaign (Terms &amp; Conditions Apply, please contact us for further details). </h1>




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<h4>We are rated GOOD by Ofsted &amp; OUTSTANDING with Services for Young People Leaving Care! </h4>
<h4>We are ambitious as we continue "Being Brilliant at the Basics and Beyond", and working towards becoming outstanding in all areas. The child’s voice is central to all our work &amp; we know to achieve this we need well-supported, low-caseload, happy staff. We test whether we are getting this right with health checks. You can view the the most recent survey results attached with this advert.</h4>
<h4>Check out our most recent Social Worker Health Check attached with this advert.</h4>


Children’s Services Social Work Academy site.
The St Helens Social Work Academy is all about continuous professional development in social work, supporting you at every stage of your social work career, focused on People, Promotion, Progression and Performance. The Academy supports social workers throughout their career journey to achieve better outcomes for our children and families and onto new career opportunities in the authority. 
Take a look at our new site here <a href="https://socialworkacademypartnership.sthelens.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Social Care Academy - Social Care Recruitment</a>



The dedication, professionalism and strength of our Children's workforce is demonstrated every day and we are always interested in hearing from qualified social workers who share our commitment and values and would be interested in joining us in one of the following teams:
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<li>Children We Look After</li>
<li>Adoption </li>
<li>Duty Team</li>
<li>Children with Disabilities</li>
<li>Family Help &amp; Protection</li>
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<h2>Benefits That Make A Real Difference To Our Employees</h2>
When you choose to work for St Helens Council and in addition to the £4,000 Financial Gesture for the first 6 qualifying applicants, you will be rewarded with a comprehensive benefits package including a wide range of financial options, benefits and rewards. 
Take a look at what's employee benefits are on offer via the link below, find out more about what it is like to work at St Helens and see what real employees have to say.
<a href="https://jobs.sthelens.gov.uk/CMS/CMSPage/23" target="_blank">St Helens Borough Council | Jobs | Search here for your perfect career - Employee Benefits</a>

St Helens Council is a Disability Confident Leader. This means that the Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within the interview/selection process. Equality &amp; Diversity St Helens Borough Council respects and values the individuality that every employee brings. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation.


Our Social Worker posts are hybrid positions with some home working. 
Posts will require you to be based at our offices and be able to attend the St Helens area regularly as part of your work.
Social Worker posts are subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure and Social Work England Registration. 
We reserve the right to close the advert earlier should we receive a sufficient number of applications.

Social Workers, 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.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;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:&nbsp;We are committed to investing in our team with continuous training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and career</li></ul>Hours:&nbsp;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.&nbsp;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&nbsp;</li><li>Free Car Parking at HBC sites&nbsp;</li><li>Flexible working arrangements&nbsp;</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.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you – <a href="mailto:resourcing@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@halton.gov.uk</a>Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values.We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please complete your application as early as possible.We look forward to receiving your application!





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Halton Borough Council

Halton Borough Council's Plan

Social Worker - Children in Need

Social Worker – ICART&nbsp;Do 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?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 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’.&nbsp;Our Team:The ICART team is the first point of contact for the public and professionals who have concerns about a child. ICART is a multi-agency team made up of social workers, early help family workers, education, health and police. ICART triages information gathered to determine next steps, this will include identifying immediate risk and ensuring consent has been gained from the parents / carers when professionals refer or dispense with if necessary when a safeguarding matter arises.Hours: 37Your Contributions:As an ICART Social Worker you will undertake screening checks with parents / carers / child / young person, police, health, education and other partner agencies to enable the manager to make a decision about next steps.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&nbsp;</li><li>Free Car Parking at HBC sites&nbsp;</li><li>Flexible working arrangements&nbsp;</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:&nbsp;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 Catherine Cosgrove on 0151 5117490.Interview dates are TBC.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 - ICART

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.&nbsp;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,&nbsp;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.&nbsp;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’.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;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&nbsp;</li><li>Free Car Parking at HBC sites&nbsp;</li><li>Flexible working arrangements&nbsp;</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.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;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:&nbsp;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 Sarah Ellison, Head of Service, on 0151 511 7270.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.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual.&nbsp;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 - Duty & Assessment (Widnes)

Halton is a thriving and vibrant Borough where people can learn and develop their skills; enjoy a good quality of life with good health; a high quality, modern urban environment; the opportunity for all to fulfill their potential; greater wealth and quality, sustained by a thriving business community; and safer, stronger and more attractive neighborhoods.We have a range of Full &amp; Part-time Social Work/Occupational Therapy vacancies at present across Adult Social Care,<ul><li>Intermediate Care (Community and Bed based)</li><li>Hospital Teams based in Whiston NHS hospital</li><li>Safeguarding Team</li><li>Initial Assessment Team</li><li>Occupational Therapy Team</li><li>Complex Care Teams</li><li>Mental Health Team</li><li>Older People Mental Health Team</li></ul>Some of the roles we have available are:Approved Mental Health Professionals – &nbsp;£41,511 to £44,711 per annum&nbsp;AMHP’s will also attract an additional £2000 per annum Retainer Allowance.&nbsp;Advanced Practitioners – £41,511 to £44,711 per annum&nbsp;Social Workers – £37,938 to £40,476 per annum&nbsp;Occupational Therapist – £37,938 to £40,476 per annum&nbsp;Halton Borough Council covers Runcorn and Widnes, and we are&nbsp;committed to a strengths-based approach for Adults aged over 18 years. The Adult social work/Occupational Therapy teams are responsible for the Short- &amp; Long-Term delivery of person centred&nbsp;support&nbsp;and an asset-based care planning/ equipment provision for Adults over the age of 18 years.Halton Borough council’s expectations are high, and you will need a strong&nbsp;commitment&nbsp;to providing first-class person-centred care to Halton residents and support to their carers.&nbsp;You will be passionate about working with a range of service user groups -older people, adults with Mental Health difficulties, adults with learning disabilities and adults with physical and sensory difficulties, challenging discrimination whilst promoting independence.The Mental Health social work team works with adults, across 2 teams, 18-65 years &amp; Older People Mental Health Teams, &nbsp;who meet the criteria in line with the Care Act and require&nbsp;support in relation to their mental health.&nbsp; We work closely with our Mental Health&nbsp;Trust colleagues to provide a responsive, holistic and recovery focussed response to adults with complex mental health needs.The teams work closely with The LLAMS team, Home Improvement Agency, Joint Equipment provision,&nbsp;Independent Living Centre, Continuing Health Care Nurses , CPN’s, Specialist Learning Disability Nursing Service, Neuro-Rehabilitation Team, GP Practices including District Nurse services, Community Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy. The teams work in partnership with other teams and departments internal to Halton Borough Council including Children and Family Services, and the Positive Behaviour&nbsp;Support&nbsp;Service.You will have experience in completing assessments under the Care Act, an&nbsp;understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and the completion of Continuing health care assessments.You will have a recognised professional qualification Social Work Degree, Occupational Therapist Degree, MA, Dip SW or equivalent, good&nbsp;interpersonal and communication skills a flexible approach and a willingness to continually improve your practice; in addition, you must hold a full driving licence.Some of the many benefits at working with us here at Halton include a&nbsp;supportive and enthusiastic service and excelllent peer support as well as structured supervision and training. This also Includes the opportunity to access BIA/ AMHP training.Halton also provide a generous car user allowance and a flexible working week.&nbsp;You can receive up to 34 days annual leave per annum (Plus bank holidays) and access to HBC’s lease Car and Bike Schemes, and free parking throughout your places of work.We are actively reviewing applications throughout the duration of this advert and keen to invite shortlisted candidates for interview asap, prior to the advert closing, therefore please do not hesitate to submit your application asap and enjoy the many benefits of working for Halton Borough Council.&nbsp;Applications are invited from all Social Workers including Newly Qualified Social Workers who are able to demonstrate they are to formally gain their qualification, and be eligible to register with Social Work England, within the next 3 months. Please confirm which level of post you are applying for as directed within your application.If you are applying for this position as a Newly Qualified Social Worker, you will be expected to undertake the ASYE programme. Continued employment in the role is subject to successful completion of the programme.Applications will not be accepted where an applicant has previously failed to complete the ASYE programme with another employer.Please state which Position/Area you would like to be considered for on your application form.





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