We are St Helens Council
Located in the heart of the Northwest close to Liverpool, Manchester and Lancashire, St Helens is a modernising council which is passionate and ambitious for the children and families we support, our communities and our workforce. As part of our transformation journey, we continue to build on our progress and put children firmly at the centre of our care. We can only do this because of our highly valued, skilled and supported workforce. St Helens council is on a mission to be a leading council for best practice and an employer of choice for individuals seeking a rewarding role and career.
Working within Children’s Services at St Helens Council means you will enjoy a wide range of competitive salary and benefits, flexible working and continuous development at all career stages. We are a strong, resilient Council, that respects and values the individuality and diversity that every employee brings to the Council. We encourage applications from all sections of the community to enable us to represent the neighbourhoods in which we serve.
The Difference you will Make in the role of Partnership Co-ordinator
An opportunity has arisen to recruit a full time, fixed term Partnership Co-ordinator. The role is working with partner agencies to support and mentor colleagues to respond to early identification and offer early help support, ensuring the completion of consistent, good quality assessments.
The Co-ordiantor will be responsible for embedding the use of EHAT and Family Action Meeting Procedures to ensure the needs of vulnerable children and young people in St Helens are promoted.
Who should Apply?
We are looking for someone who has a good understanding of early help and the ability to build effective relationships with partners. Who is able to lead, motivate and challenge, have excellent time management skills, and an ability to work on their own initiative and prioritise accordingly.
If you are the kind of person who really likes to make a difference and are keen to take on the challenge them, please read our full job description and person specification documents which are included with this vacancy listing for full and further information.
Thank you for your interest in working for us.
If you are experiencing issues with applying online, you can contact a member of the team at Recruitment@sthelens.gov.uk and a form will be sent to you to complete.
Please note successful applicants will be subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure
Thank you for your interest in working for Children’s Services at St Helens Council and we look forward to receiving your application.
Equality & Diversity
St Helens 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. Further information about Equality & Diversity at St Helens Council can be found here https://www.sthelens.gov.uk/equality
St Helens Council is a Disability Confident Employer. Disability Confident Employers lead the way in helping to take action that changes attitudes, behaviours, and cultures for the better.
NOLAN Principles of Conduct in Public Life.
All Council employees are required to abide by the ethical standards embodied by the 7 Nolan Principles: Selflessness, Integrity, Objectivity, Accountability, Openness, Honesty, and Leadership.
