At St Helens Borough Council we are committed to working as an integrated team to deliver the best outcomes for our children. As part of the Councils continued focus on improving the services we provide to the children, young people and families of St Helens, we are continuing to deliver and grow our dedicated service to meet the needs of our most vulnerable children and young people who are on the edge of care, in care or where there is a risk of placement instability. This dedicated service will provide both residential and outreach support and we are looking for committed individuals who really want to make a difference.
As a Social Worker you will be responsible for Providing services for and with children and families across the Borough, you will be part of an integrated team at a time of real opportunity for new developments which will benefit from your ideas and initiative. You will report to and be supported by the Service Lead for Edge of Care, with regular supervision and opportunities for training and development.
This is a great opportunity for you to join an established team and to be part of growing the vision for improving services to our most vulnerable children.
The successful candidate will be:-
· Social Work qualified
· Have at least 2 years post qualifying experience
· Have experience and knowledge of associated legislation
· Have a commitment to anti-oppressive and anti-discriminatory practice .
A vision and passion providing a targeting response to children and young people identified at the Edge of Care.
This Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure and Social Work England Registration.
Working for St.Helens Borough Council
* We are a strong, resilient Council, that respects and values the individuality and diversity that every employee brings to the Council.
* We seek to create a positive, open and working environment.
* Attractive salary and relocation package
* Excellent pension scheme
* Essential car user allowance is available subject to criteria being met
* Free car parking Working in St Helens With its mix of glorious countryside covering 55% of the Borough, quality culture and entertainment and first-class sport, St.Helens has something for everyone.
Located at the heart of England’s North West - midway between the cosmopolitan cities of Liverpool and Manchester, and within a 90-minute drive of the Lake District. St.Helens has a varied and growing affordable residential offer, ranging from town centre apartments to urban villages and rural located executive and family homes. Schools in the Borough obtain strong exam results and are experiencing year on year increases in performance. In short, St.Helens offers a quality of life that few locations can.
Council employees are required to abide by the ethical standards embodied by the 7 NOLAN principles of conduct in public life. These include selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.
We welcome applications from the BAME community.
For an informal discussion please contact Fiona Woods, Head of Fostering, Adoption & Provider Services on 01744 676410
