In St Helens we want to support our children and families to achieve the best outcomes. In order to achieve this we are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and highly motivated Child in Need Co-ordinator. This is an exciting time to join us at St Helens as we continue to make progress on our improvement journey.
Reporting to the Principal Social Worker, you will be responsible to coordinate and drive practice development of child in need work, to 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.
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 email Simon Manseri, Principal Social Worker, simonmanseri@sthelens.gov.uk
