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You will have knowledge and understanding of Care Act (2014), Equality Act (2010), Mental Capacity Act (2005) and the Human Rights Act (1998).</p>\n<p>Above all, you will be looking to improve the outcomes for the residents of Wirral and improve the way we engage with our residents to ensure they are at the heart of everything we do.</p>\n<p>If you have any questions, please contact <a href=\"mailto:dominicduffy@wirral.gov.uk\">dominicduffy@wirral.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p>This post requires a DBS check. The Safer Recruitment & Employment Policy and the Disclosures for Recruitment Procedure can be found at : <a href=\"https://www.wirral.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/job-vacancies/safer-recruitment-and-employment\">https://www.wirral.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/job-vacancies/safer-recruitment-and-employment</a></p>\n<p>If you’re already a Wirral Council employee, and as part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress and thrive. 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If you’d like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process to make it barrier-free and as accessible as possible please contact <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk\">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p><em>Please note that in accordance with the Council’s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.</em></p>\n<p><em>It is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Council's Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package, unless in exceptional circumstances.</em></p>\n<p><em>Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date.</em></p>\n<p><em>We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications.</em></p>\n<p><em>Applications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration.  Forms received via the post will not be processed.</em></p>\n<p><em>All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK.  Details of required documents can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of the Jobs page.</em></p>\n<p><em>The job description and other supporting documents will not be accessible once the vacancy closing date has passed so if a copy is required you should download it now.</em></p>\n<p><em>We do not accept applications or CV’s from recruitment agencies, unless otherwise stated. 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At Cambridge Nursery School our intent is to provide a unique, nurturing, and safe environment where every child can thrive and develop to their fullest potential. We value the importance of play as a vital component of learning, fostering a love for discovery, creativity, and exploration. We have a strong reputation for our work with children with SEND and close partnerships with families, professionals, and the local authority.</p>\n<p>We are dedicated to offering the best possible start in life for each child, ensuring they feel secure, happy, and valued. Our approach prioritizes the well-being of every child, promoting emotional, physical, and social development. By nurturing their individuality, we lay the foundation for future success, equipping our children with the skills, resilience, and confidence they need to face the world ahead. 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Come join us and be part of our success.</span></span></span><span class=\"EOP SCXW209482479 BCX8\"> </span></p>\n<p>Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children and their families?  Can you help in the recruitment and retention of Foster Carers in Knowsley?  If so, you may be the perfect candidate for this role.  </p>\n<p>An exciting opportunity has been created to promote fostering services and the recruitment of new foster carers. To develop and implement marketing strategies to raise awareness of the need for foster carers. Knowsley need someone who is dynamic and flexible to work within a collaboration and supporting recruitment and retention initiatives.</p>\n<p>We promote applications from all sections of the community, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.</p>\n<p>We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.</p>\n<p>At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact: </p>\n<p>Rachel Daintry - Email: Rachel.daintry @knowsley.gov.uk </p>\n<p><strong>Interviews will be held on 23rd June 2025</strong></p>\n<p>If you are interested in this vacancy, please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification.</p>\n<p>Please note if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted.</p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£31,067 - £32,654 per annum","publishDate":"2025-05-23T09:05:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-15T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/cf91b805-047a-42b5-ac43-5f2568ed9654.jpg","score":365.02115,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"02b0da6c-0fe6-41bb-b077-5b686aaf11c9","title":"Assistant Cook","employer":"Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council","department":"Wirral School","location":"Mersey Park Primary School","locationType":3,"description":"<p>22.50 Hours Per Week 39 Weeks Per Year</p>\n<p>Band C</p>\n<p>The Governing Body and staff of Mersey Park Primary School are seeking to appoint a reliable and well-motivated Assistant Cook to join our friendly and committed team. Key duties as commensurate with the grade to work within our dedicated catering team.  Undertaking general food preparation and catering duties Hours of work are 22.5hours, 9.15 - 1.45 (Mon - Fri) We can provide:</p>\n<p>A Head teacher and school leadership team who are committed to developing staff<br>A proactive and supportive Governing Body<br>A proactive school community<br>A friendly and supportive working environment</p>\n<p>The successful candidate will have a commitment to maintaining high standards of service, food quality and hygiene they will have good interpersonal and organisational skills and should:<br>Be a good team player<br>Have experience of working with in food preparation, preferably 2 years experience and hold C&G 706/1-2 or NVQ level 2 (or the ability to complete the qualification within 12 months<br>Have a food safety certificate Level 2<br>Have empathy and an understanding of children, their parents and carers<br>Have good communication skills<br>Be flexible and reliable</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The closing date for applications is 2.6.2025 at 12.00.  Interviews will be held on Monday 9.6.2025.  If you have not been contacted by 6.6.2025 you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.</p>\n<p><br>The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share these values.<br>Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.</p>\n<p><br>All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of sex, race or disability.</p>\n<p>Please apply by completing an application form, application for employment information document and a letter to Mrs Margaret Thomas, Headteacher. Applications submitted by email should be sent to Businessmanager@merseypark.wirral.sch.uk.</p>\n<p>CVs will not be accepted as an alternative to an application form.</p>\n<p><br>Mersey Park Primary School<br>Elm Road<br>Tranmere<br>Birkenhead<br>CH42 0PH<br>Tel: 0151 647 8197<br>Email: Businessmanager@merseypark.wirral.sch.uk</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£13,235 -£13,444","publishDate":"2025-05-09T12:37:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-02T11:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/a10fcbf7-c323-4321-abe1-c32ef3a3cb13.jpg","score":340.87152,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d4a3c9d8-d3b8-481a-9141-603cea118aca","title":"Residential Child Care Officer","employer":"Knowsley Council","department":"","location":"Nutgrove Villa, Westmorland Road, Huyton , Knowsley , L36 6GA","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the MJ Awards 2024.  Come join us and be part of our future success!</strong></p>\n<p>Are you passionate about children, young people and their families?  Do you have the skills and experience to deliver high quality support to young people, aged 11 – 18 and their families in the community and within the residential home.   Do you have a reassuring presence to be calm in a crisis?  Are you able to support children and their families to make the necessary changes to stay together? </p>\n<p>Children and young people are at the heart of all of our work, we listen, respond and value our families and communities.</p>\n<p>As a Residential Childcare Officer within our Edge of Care Service you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team where this varied and rewarding role will involve rising to the challenge to support children and young people open to children’s services across Knowsley</p>\n<p>You will provide intensive support and help build on families strengths, whilst working closely with then to introduce valuable coping strategies. You will be on the frontline of an approach that improves behaviours, relationships, confidence, aspirations, employability, living conditions as well as mental and physical health.</p>\n<p>You will be required to be a team player who has a flexible approach, as well as having excellent time management and record keeping skills, and be willing to work on a shift basis which can include evenings, weekends and bank holidays when required,</p>\n<p><strong>Other Requirements</strong></p>\n<p>Provide flexible outreach support to young people living in family homes, foster placements. Provide proactive and persistent support to placements, including maintaining key relationships with families.</p>\n<p>Flexible attitude to hours of work, including sleep-ins and covering service needs across the range of placement options.</p>\n<p>Provide tools and strategies to young people and carers in regard to behaviour management, emotional resilience and coping strategies</p>\n<p>Possession of a current and valid driving licence. Ability to meet the travel needs of the post. Please be aware that this may involve significant travel implications and will involve transporting children and families.</p>\n<p>We have excellent Ofsted ratings, regular training opportunities, a generous local government pension scheme, annual leave plus bank holidays / concessionary days, Enhanced weekend pay and Pay progression</p>\n<p>We promote applications from all sections of the community, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.</p>\n<p>We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.</p>\n<p>At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact:</p>\n<p>Tracy Burke, Residential Manager: 0151 443 4292 or</p>\n<p>Michelle Cummins, Deputy Manager: 0151 443 4292</p>\n<p>If you are interested in this vacancy, please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification.</p>\n<p>Please note if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted.</p>\n<p><strong>Closing Date: Sunday, June 15th 2025 </strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£31,067 to £32,654 per annum (Enhanced hours / Sleep in allowance)","publishDate":"2025-05-19T15:46:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-15T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/34c13dd3-cc72-4f6b-96ab-1ae344c8ae37.jpg","score":325.43738,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"fa7ff7ba-6b0f-431f-bba6-c6e269924ac4","title":"Nursery Room Lead (24-36 Months)","employer":"Cheshire West & Chester Council","department":"Woodlands Primary School","location":"Woodlands Primary School","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Woodlands Primary School – “Squirrels” Nursery Room</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Nursery Room Lead (24–36 Months)</strong> – Inspiring Early Years Leadership in a Primary School Setting<br><strong>Location:</strong> Woodlands Primary School, Ellesmere Port<br><strong>Position:</strong> Part-Time | Term-Time with Optional Holiday/Wraparound Hours | Permanent<br><strong>Salary:</strong> Grade 7 (Specialist TA Level) (£30,060-£33,366 pro-rata)<br><strong>Start Date:</strong> 1st September 2025</p>\n<p><strong>Lead Outstanding Practice in an Expanding Nursery Setting</strong></p>\n<p>Woodlands Primary School is excited to advertise for a Nursery Room Lead for our much-loved and over-subscribed Squirrels Room, which caters for children aged 24–36 months. As part of our innovative early years provision — which now spans from 9 months to 4+ — this role offers the unique opportunity to lead learning at a critical transition stage in a setting known for its warmth, ambition, and innovation.</p>\n<p>We are seeking a skilled, nurturing and dynamic individual to lead our 2–3 year olds with confidence and care. This is a chance to make a tangible difference at a crucial phase in a child’s development, working within a well-resourced, purpose-adapted environment and supported by a highly experienced EYFS leadership team.</p>\n<p><strong>What Makes This Role Unique</strong></p>\n<p>An opportunity to lead practice in a school-based nursery room, bridging early learning with mainstream education.</p>\n<p>A setting that places equal emphasis on care, curiosity, communication, and creativity.</p>\n<p>Part of a vibrant, progressive school community rated Good by Ofsted, with strong outcomes and inclusive values.</p>\n<p>A rich culture of collaboration across nursery, pre-school and Reception teams.</p>\n<p>Direct support from the EYFS Phase Lead, Senior Leadership Team, and LA Early Years advisors.</p>\n<p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p>\n<p>Lead the planning and delivery of age-appropriate, play-based learning aligned with the EYFS and Birth to 5 Matters.</p>\n<p>Create an enabling, secure, and inclusive environment that meets the developmental needs of 2–3 year olds.</p>\n<p>Support, coach, and inspire your team to deliver high-quality interactions, routines and curriculum outcomes.</p>\n<p>Track, monitor, and reflect on children's progress and wellbeing using the school’s systems and guidance.</p>\n<p>Serve as a Key Person, forming strong attachments and nurturing children’s physical, emotional, and cognitive development.</p>\n<p>Ensure excellent standards of health, hygiene, safeguarding, and intimate care.</p>\n<p>Develop respectful, professional relationships with parents, carers, and external professionals.</p>\n<p>Contribute to reflective practice and strategic development of the nursery as a whole.</p>\n<p>Deputise for the Nursery teacher in their absence.</p>\n<p><strong>What We’re Looking For</strong></p>\n<p>A Level 3 or above qualification in Early Years Education.</p>\n<p>Considerable experience of working with 2–3 year olds, ideally in a room lead or senior practitioner role.</p>\n<p>In-depth understanding of child development from 24–36 months, including speech and language development, toilet training, and emotional regulation.</p>\n<p>Strong leadership and organisational skills with the ability to motivate others and maintain high standards.</p>\n<p>Confidence working with school-based systems for planning, observation, and assessment.</p>\n<p>A child-centred, reflective approach grounded in inclusive practice and safeguarding.</p>\n<p>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative and professional manner.</p>\n<p><strong>What We Offer</strong></p>\n<p>A rewarding leadership role in a growing, high-quality early years setting.</p>\n<p>Strong, visible support from senior leaders and the local authority.</p>\n<p>Access to bespoke CPD and leadership development, including EY leadership pathways.</p>\n<p>A purpose-adapted nursery environment with beautiful indoor and outdoor learning spaces.</p>\n<p>Local Government Pension Scheme access and competitive salary (Grade 7).</p>\n<p>A chance to shape best practice in a setting that is raising the bar for early education in schools.</p>\n<p>Visit to school offered on Wednesday 21 May at 4pm.  Please email or phone school to book.</p>\n<p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p>\n<p>Any questions or to discuss this role further, please contact:  Mrs Sue Moss<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:admin@woodlands.cheshire.sch.uk\">admin@woodlands.cheshire.sch.uk</a>     Phone: 0151 329 3164</p>\n<p>Closing Date: 09:00, Monday 2nd June 2025<br>Interviews: 4th–6th June 2025</p>\n<p>Woodlands Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 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We’ve got ambitious targets to meet and to achieve everything we have promised to our residents, we need people who are ready to deliver the very best for our communities and show how they can #BeTheDifference. Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents, defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services. If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey, then this could be the perfect job for you.</p>\n<p>We are seeking a committed, experienced, and compassionate School Attendance Officer to join Wirral Virtual School on a 12 month fixed term basis.</p>\n<p><strong>About the Role:</strong></p>\n<p>Your main focus will be our cohort of children looked after, but you will also support schools strategically with their children who have a child in need or child protection plan.  You will play a key role in improving attendance, promoting educational engagement, and helping vulnerable children to thrive in education and achieve good outcomes.</p>\n<p>You will monitor and track the attendance of our children looked after, identifying patterns of absence and working proactively with schools, families, carers, social workers and other professionals to address barriers to attendance. You may undertake home and school visits to plan next steps and support re-engagement with education. You will help schools to identify patterns of attendance of their children who have a child in need or child protection plan and suggest strategies to improve their attendance. You will work closely with the Virtual School team to help secure the best outcomes for our children.</p>\n<p>You will report directly to the Virtual School Headteacher and produce attendance reports and data to show areas of need, and the impact of strategies used.</p>\n<p><strong>About the Candidate:</strong></p>\n<p>The successful candidate will have experience of working with children and families with an understanding of the educational system. You will have experience of working collaboratively within a multi-agency environment with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively.</p>\n<p>If you think you have the experience and passion to help Wirral Virtual School to improve the attendance and outcomes for our children looked after and other children with a social worker, please apply.</p>\n<p>If you wish to discuss the role, please contact Sarah Dacey, <a href=\"mailto:sarahdacey@wirral.gov.uk\">sarahdacey@wirral.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p>Interviews will take place week commencing 16<sup>th</sup> June.</p>\n<p>This post requires a DBS check. The Safer Recruitment & Employment Policy and the Disclosures for Recruitment Procedure can be found at : <a href=\"https://www.wirral.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/job-vacancies/safer-recruitment-and-employment\">https://www.wirral.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/job-vacancies/safer-recruitment-and-employment</a></p>\n<p>If you’re already a Wirral Council employee, and as part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we're passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk\">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p>If you are a Wirral resident, are unemployed or out of work, and require help with your application, please contact Involve Northwest’s employment and skills team on <a href=\"mailto:info@involvenorthwest.org.uk\">info@involvenorthwest.org.uk</a> or contact 0151 644 4500 or 0151 652 4349.</p>\n<p><strong>Working at Wirral</strong></p>\n<p>You’ll also want to know what it’s like to work here so, as a start:</p>\n<p>Our values are more than just pieces of paper on our walls! We’ve all played a role in developing these, so they reflect the immense pride we have in what we do, what matters to us, what inspires us and inform how we think, approach things and behave.</p>\n<p>We believe in ensuring staff are well looked after, staff wellbeing is a priority for us. We’re serious about recognising and rewarding people for the great things they do. You’ll benefit from our track record of developing, growing and investing in our people.</p>\n<p>We have a range of staff benefits including staff discounts, an excellent pension scheme which includes a generous employer contribution rate, immediate life cover and ill-health protection. We have a strong flexible working approach, hybrid working, family-friendly employment initiatives and an annual leave package starting with 28 days leave plus public holidays.</p>\n<p>We have an inclusive, engaged culture, everyone has a voice, everyone is valued for their contribution and understands the role they play in delivering our strategic priorities.</p>\n<p>Each voice is heard, each contribution valued. We embrace diversity in our workforce and recognise it is critical to our success. We support an inclusive culture that champions differences and nurtures a sense of belonging. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds, who share our values and our commitment to inclusion to apply for roles with us.</p>\n<p>We want you to be your best at work, we create the conditions to help you thrive and we mirror this in our recruitment process. If you’d like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process to make it barrier-free and as accessible as possible please contact <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk\">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p><em>Please note that in accordance with the Council’s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.</em></p>\n<p><em>It is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Council's Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package, unless in exceptional circumstances.</em></p>\n<p><em>Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date.</em></p>\n<p><em>We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications.</em></p>\n<p><em>Applications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration.  Forms received via the post will not be processed.</em></p>\n<p><em>All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK.  Details of required documents can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of the Jobs page.</em></p>\n<p><em>The job description and other supporting documents will not be accessible once the vacancy closing date has passed so if a copy is required you should download it now.</em></p>\n<p><em>We do not accept applications or CV’s from recruitment agencies, unless otherwise stated. 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Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents, defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services. If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey, then this could be the perfect job for you.</p>\n<p>We are looking for a Team Manager to work in the council’s adult safeguarding team, working collaboratively with operational services and other agencies to ensure a robust, timely and appropriate response to safeguarding concerns and Section 42 Enquiries.</p>\n<p>As Team Manager, you will lead a team which includes Advanced Practitioners, Social Workers and Care Navigators ensuring the timely workflow with the team, ensuring practice is Care Act 2014 compliant. You will be responsible for leading, managing and supporting the team to provide a high quality, effective and efficient safeguarding and social care service to adults and their carers in Wirral. We're looking for an experienced social work leader to provide leadership and professional supervision to the team, giving direction and maintaining practice standards. This includes the achievement of performance targets and promoting continuous professional development.</p>\n<p>The Team Manager is responsible for ensuring structures, systems and processes are in place so that statutory duties, legislative responsibilities and KPI’s of the Local Authority are effectively co-ordinated across Wirral.  The successful candidate will have experience of making appropriate use of available resources within required operational and service quality standards and be a professional resource in respect of advice to the team, wider teams and supporting agencies.</p>\n<p>If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact <a href=\"mailto:michaelareid@wirral.gov.uk\">michaelareid@wirral.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p><em><strong>* Please note, you must be Social Work England registered to apply for this role.</strong></em></p>\n<p>This post requires a DBS check. The Safer Recruitment & Employment Policy and the Disclosures for Recruitment Procedure can be found at : <a href=\"https://www.wirral.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/job-vacancies/safer-recruitment-and-employment\">https://www.wirral.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/job-vacancies/safer-recruitment-and-employment</a></p>\n<p>If you’re already a Wirral Council employee, and as part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we're passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. 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We’re serious about recognising and rewarding people for the great things they do. You’ll benefit from our track record of developing, growing and investing in our people.</p>\n<p>We have a range of staff benefits including staff discounts, an excellent pension scheme which includes a generous employer contribution rate, immediate life cover and ill-health protection. We have a strong flexible working approach, hybrid working, family-friendly employment initiatives and an annual leave package starting with 28 days leave plus public holidays.</p>\n<p>We have an inclusive, engaged culture, everyone has a voice, everyone is valued for their contribution and understands the role they play in delivering our strategic priorities.</p>\n<p>Each voice is heard, each contribution valued. We embrace diversity in our workforce and recognise it is critical to our success. We support an inclusive culture that champions differences and nurtures a sense of belonging. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds, who share our values and our commitment to inclusion to apply for roles with us.</p>\n<p>We want you to be your best at work, we create the conditions to help you thrive and we mirror this in our recruitment process. If you’d like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process to make it barrier-free and as accessible as possible please contact <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk\">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p><em>Please note that in accordance with the Council’s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.</em></p>\n<p><em>It is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Council's Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package, unless in exceptional circumstances.</em></p>\n<p><em>Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date.</em></p>\n<p><em>We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications.</em></p>\n<p><em>Applications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration.  Forms received via the post will not be processed.</em></p>\n<p><em>All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK.  Details of required documents can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of the Jobs page.</em></p>\n<p><em>The job description and other supporting documents will not be accessible once the vacancy closing date has passed so if a copy is required you should download it now.</em></p>\n<p><em>We do not accept applications or CV’s from recruitment agencies, unless otherwise stated. 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We are specifically looking for a teacher to work all day Monday and Tuesday mornings.</p>\n<p>We offer an exciting and dynamic environment away from the constraints of a mainstream classroom; we encourage all staff to explore and develop their interests in order to enrich our young people’s experience with us; we operate within a culture of high warmth and high expectation.</p>\n<p>We deliver education to young people at all stages in their learning and support the needs of  learners who may not be accessing education or who are in a transition phase due to their mental health needs. The curriculum we offer aims to be purposeful and relevant and is designed to develop the skills needed for the next steps in each learner’s journey.</p>\n<p>The successful candidate will have the opportunity to expand their professional skills and experience in our unique setting. At Ancora House School, we encourage innovation and creativity; you’ll have the opportunity to work in a range of situations and in collaboration with a wide range of partner agencies and professionals.</p>\n<p>Young people who attend Ancora House School are in hospital and have a wide range of mental health needs; holistic practice places the young person at the heart of all planning in a trauma informed approach to teaching and learning.</p>\n<p>You will benefit from the support of a skilled and ambitious leadership team that is committed to being accessible and listening to staff; a Management Committee that is highly committed and engaged in our work; and parents and carers who greatly value the work of the school.</p>\n<p>To arrange a visit to our school please contact Amanda Lacey (Deputy Headteacher) <a href=\"mailto:Amanda.lacey@ancora.cheshire.sch.uk\">Amanda.lacey@ancora.cheshire.sch.uk</a>.</p>\n<p>For further information regarding this role, please contact <a href=\"mailto:admin@ancora.cheshire.sch.uk\">admin@ancora.cheshire.sch.uk</a></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"MPR/UPR SEND Point 1","publishDate":"2025-05-16T10:49:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-09T08:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/d6612b78-f0ff-4143-98a1-f74114e94cd2.png","score":267.414,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"09b3bd2d-2696-4d4e-8993-6e995a691fae","title":"Social Worker - Adult Access","employer":"Liverpool City Council","department":"","location":"City Wide","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><p>Job Title: Social Worker - Adult Access</p><p><strong>A bit about us:</strong></p><p>Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet by 2025 and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities.   Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do. </p><p>Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.</p><p>We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!</p><p><strong>The Role: </strong></p><p>Adult Access is the front door of Adult Social Care & Health which enables a clear direction for enquires, resource, demand management, and accountability.</p><p>Adult Access has three areas of operations to enable the delivery of the wider Adult Social Care Target Operating Model. These three functions are: </p><ul>\n<li>Wellbeing Advisor </li>\n<li>Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) </li>\n<li>Safeguarding Triage</li>\n</ul><p>All three functions will focus on a seamless person-centred, strength-based approach from first contact. In practice, Wellbeing Advisors, Social Workers, Social Care Assessors and Occupational Therapy will work together as a team. The aim being to prevent, reduce and delay people needing formal and longer-term care, and to provide short term reablement support, where required, to enable people’s independence.</p><p>Your role will be as a Social Worker within the fast-paced Multi-Disciplinary Team. </p><p>Your role as a Social Worker will be to assess and where necessary, provide reablement or short-term support to individuals to promote their independence. Where long term intervention is required, a robust assessment will be completed to enable a smooth transition to the Locality Teams for on-going intervention</p><p>Social Worker’s embed a strength-based approach to assessment with outcomes where people have wider choice and control over their well-being</p><p>Your role as Social Worker will involve working with a wide range of cases for all adults from the age of 18  </p><p>Within your role as a Social Worker, you will be required to complete Reablement Assessment, Your Needs Assessment, Risk Assessment, Mental Capacity and Best Interest assessment, completing Reviews, as well as any other relevant assessment in relation to a person’s needs</p><p>As the Social Worker for Liverpool City Council, you will commission services such as Domiciliary Care packages, Day Centre placement, Carers support such as Respite and support for complex cases etc</p><p>As the Social Worker you will be responsible for social work provision including managing own caseload whilst managing the reputation of the directorate and council and complying with national and service procedures and guidance</p><p>Within the role, our Social Workers will be expected to travel to complete home visits for the purpose of assessments and or welfare visits, and or attend other Council Buildings across the City</p><p>Your role as the Social Worker within the Multi-Disciplinary Team will also include attendance of the daily huddle to discuss any complex cases with an MDT approach.</p><p>We are also seeking dedicated social workers to join our <strong>Safeguarding Triage Team</strong> within the Adult Access service. The Safeguarding Triage Team is responsible for managing all reported safeguarding concerns, screening referrals, and conducting proportionate enquiries to determine which cases require Section 42 investigations, under the Care Act 2014. You will play a key role in promoting adult wellbeing, agreeing initial safety plans, providing timely feedback to referrers, and collaborating with Adult Social Care teams and partner agencies. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong safeguarding experience, excellent decision-making skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><strong>Our offer to you:</strong></p><ul>\n<li>At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days</li>\n<li>Agile working (Role dependent) - A “Flexibility First” approach to Agile working where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception</li>\n<li>Part of the Local Government Pension scheme – option to join the AVC scheme</li>\n<li>Progression - opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning</li>\n<li>Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee assistance programme</li>\n<li>Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes </li>\n<li>Drive Time – a salary sacrifice car lease scheme</li>\n<li>Family friendly policies with enhanced leave  </li>\n<li>Discounted Gym Memberships </li>\n<li>Employee Volunteering Scheme </li>\n<li>Medicash </li>\n</ul><p><strong>Next steps:</strong></p><p><strong>Closing date:</strong> midnight Tuesday 10 June 2025</p><p>We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.</p><p>If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Jessica Onyia - Team Manager - Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) via e-mail: <a href=\"mailto:jessica.onyia@liverpool.gov.uk\">jessica.onyia@liverpool.gov.uk</a> or Joanna Milwicz - Team Manager - Safeguarding Triage via email: <a href=\"mailto:joanna.milwicz@liverpool.gov.uk\">joanna.milwicz@liverpool.gov.uk</a></p><p>Watch our recruitment video to see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council.</p><p><strong><span class=\"fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable\"></span></strong></p><p>Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. 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Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.  Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£39,513 - £44,711 / £44,711 - £49,764","publishDate":"2025-04-14T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-10T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/366b5917-11d1-4707-b4fc-6897ea8aff11.png","score":265.699,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"6b93bbb2-7a24-45c3-8ef6-7ecf9d48b8e4","title":"EYFS CLASS TEACHER","employer":"Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council","department":"Wirral School","location":"Oxton St Saviour's CE Primary School","locationType":3,"description":"<p>M3 to M6 (UPS would be considered for right candidate)<br>1.0    fte </p>\n<p>We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years teacher to join our friendly and supportive staff team. This is a permanent contract subject to a probationary period. Prospective candidates must: </p>\n<p>-    Show a commitment to promote and develop the Christian distinctiveness of our school;<br>-    Inspire, challenge and motivate children to become the best that they can be; <br>-    Have a passion to ensure that high expectations are for all teaching and learning; <br>-    Ensure that all children achieve the highest possible outcomes;<br>-    Be compassionate, flexible, resilient and aspirational to work in partnership with colleagues and parents/carers, to ensure our children can thrive and flourish. </p>\n<p>We can offer the candidate:<br>-    Supportive parents;<br>-    Polite, happy and engaged children with a great enthusiasm for learning;<br>-    A very friendly, caring and enthusiastic staff team;<br>-    Strong links with the Church and the community.<br>-    CPD and training provided by CDAT.</p>\n<p>Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact Mrs Mulla (School Business Manager) on 0151 652 4909 to arrange an appointment: </p>\n<p>The closing date will be on 2nd June, Shortlisting to take place by 6th June. The date of the interview to be confirmed. The interview process will involve an observation of you teaching a lesson of your choice. </p>\n<p>Application forms for the above post are available online at www.cdat.co.uk  Please return completed application forms with a supporting letter of no more than 2 sides of A4 font no smaller than 10 to Mr Ramsden at: businessmanager@oxtonstsaviours.wirral.sch.uk<br>Closing Date: Monday 2nd June 2025</p>\n<p>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. </p>\n<p>This post is subject to an Enhanced Level CRB check.</p>\n<p>All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of sex, race or disability</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£35674 to £43607","publishDate":"2025-05-20T13:20:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-02T16:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/072d7068-3677-43e8-8b38-c10b883d1dfe.jpg","score":244.64304,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"94af4200-24c7-42b9-8cd2-f1182fa7aa2d","title":"Early Years Portage Practitioner","employer":"Knowsley Council","department":"","location":"Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council, Municipal Buildings, Huyton, L36 9UX, Hybrid Working","locationType":2,"description":"<p>Knowsley Council is an award winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024. 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You will contribute to the development of Education, Health and Care Plans. </p>\n<p>Be required to assist the Early Years SEND Senior Practitioner with the regular reviews of families receiving a Portage Service.</p>\n<p>Portage Practitioners deliver targeted groups for children and their families on the Portage waiting list.</p>\n<p>The role requires you to liaise with other agencies within the Local Authority, Health, Voluntary Sector, and other key stakeholders to create links between them, parents and practitioners, which will be mutually beneficial towards raising of educational standards.</p>\n<p>You should have Childcare qualification equivalent to NVQ level 3 and above and have evidence of continued professional development. 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The borough is internationally recognised for its outstanding natural beauty and commitment to sustainability and has a flourishing visitor economy.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>With the famous Antony Gormley’s ‘Another Place’ installation, attractive beaches, dunes and the resort town of Southport, the diversity of the borough provides a unique mix of urban and natural setting.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Here in Sefton our communities look out for each other. 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We would also consider applications from individuals looking for a band 5/6 development post.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>What you will do</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Deliver specialised speech, language, and communication support to children and young people (aged 4-19) with complex autism, learning difficulties, and behaviours that challenge, within a school setting. </li>\n<li>Collaborate as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure every pupil's needs are understood, accurately planned for, and closely monitored.</li>\n<li>Empower teaching staff with expert advice to support pupils' communication development, driving the best possible outcomes for children and young people.</li>\n<li>Provide both direct and indirect therapy to individuals and groups of pupils, ensuring tailored care and support.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Who we’re looking for</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>A qualified Speech and Language Therapist with HCPC registration</li>\n<li>Experience working with children with autism and complex needs, or transferrable skills from similar fields</li>\n<li>A commitment to evidence-based practices and a passion for helping children thrive</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p>If you’re ready to make a profound impact, download our recruitment pack for a full job description and person specification. The ideal candidate will meet the essential criteria listed.</p>\n<p>Please see <a href=\"https://abbeyschool.com/job/speech-and-language-therapist\">https://abbeyschool.com/job/speech-and-language-therapist/</a> for more information </p>\n<p><strong>Why join Abbey School?</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Join Something Exceptional:</strong> Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a supportive, innovative environment dedicated to delivering pupil-centred care.</p>\n<p><strong>State-of-the-Art Resources:</strong> Join our team and benefit from cutting-edge facilities to support our pupils, and innovative tools designed to support and enhance your professional growth.</p>\n<p><strong>Professional Development:</strong> Benefit from specialised training in supporting pupils with autism and complex needs, along with ongoing CPD opportunities to propel your career forward.</p>\n<p><strong>Inspiring Location:</strong> Discover the unique quality of life in Chester, where a vibrant cultural scene meets rich history, scenic beauty, and a thriving economic hub. 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Requirements.</p>\n<p>Develop strong, sensitive relationships with parents, carers, colleagues and external professionals, offering guidance and support around early development, including early language, physical care routines, and emotional wellbeing.</p>\n<p>Contribute to continuous improvement and reflective practice within the nursery, ensuring the voice of the youngest children informs the setting’s development.</p>\n<p><strong>What We’re Looking For</strong></p>\n<p>A Level 3 or above qualification in Early Years Education and Childcare, with relevant experience in leading practice for children aged under 2s, preferably 9–24-month-olds.</p>\n<p>Strong knowledge of child development in the first two years, including early attachment, sensory play, early language acquisition, and physical development milestones.</p>\n<p>A commitment to child-centred, relational practice, recognising the essential role of the Key Person approach in supporting wellbeing and learning.</p>\n<p>Strong 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9–24-month-olds.</p>\n<p>Local Government Pension Scheme access and competitive salary (Grade 7).</p>\n<p>A chance to shape best practice in a setting committed to raising the bar for early education within schools and the community.</p>\n<p>Visit to school offered on Wednesday 21 May at 4pm.  Please email or phone school to book.</p>\n<p>Any questions or for further information, please contact Sue Moss, Email: <a href=\"mailto:admin@woodlands.cheshire.sch.uk\">admin@woodlands.cheshire.sch.uk</a> <br>Phone: 0151 329 3164</p>\n<p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p>\n<p>Closing Date: 12:00, Monday 2nd June 2025<br>Interviews: 4th–6th June 2025</p>\n<p><em>Woodlands Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 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