Are you an experienced social worker looking for a new challenge? Are you thinking about taking that next step in your career? Then the Child in Need Coordinator role could be the perfect position for you! The Child in Need Coordinator is positioned at the Team Manager level but you will not be required to manage a team or hold a caseload. This is an excellent opportunity and a fantastic role for anyone wanting to take the next step in their career or anyone that wants a new challenge.
Reporting to the Principal Social Worker, you will be responsible to coordinate and drive practice development of child in need work and improve the quality of child in need work. You will be an experienced practitioner with a high level of skills and knowledge, who models good practice and is passionate about supporting children and families. You will have excellent leadership skills and will be confident in providing high support and high challenge, to help drive continuous practice improvement. We want someone who is enthusiastic, full of energy and excited to be an important part of our improvement journey.
At St Helens we launched our new Ways of Working initiative, which offers employees very flexible ways of working. You will be able to undertake much of this role working from home if this is your preference, or you could spend time in our brand new modern office space.
The successful applicant will:
- Be committed to continuous professional development and practice improvement
- Possess good analytical, assessment and planning skills
- Have the ability to engage children and families
- Have the ability to effectively engage other professionals
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
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.
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 applicants from the BAME community.
If you would like to discuss the role or require any further information then please contact Simon Manseri, Principal Social Worker, on 07708 318 047 or simonmanseri@sthelens.gov.uk
