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We are St Helens Council.
This post is subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure and Social Work England Registration.
Located in the heart of the Northwest close to Liverpool, Manchester, and Lancashire, St Helens is a modernising Council 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 as part of our Adoption Team 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 encourage applications from all sections of the community to enable us to represent the neighbourhoods in which we serve.
Making a difference at St Helens as a Senior Social Worker in Adoption
Joining us as an experienced Social Worker in Adoption means you will provide expertise commensurate with your role, experience, and grade, acting as an invaluable resource to the team and department working in a diverse, challenging, and rewarding environment. If you are an experienced social worker who really likes to make a difference and is keen to take on the challenge, then you can read our full job description and person specification criteria documents for full information along with application submission information.
This is a hybrid position with some home working; however, the post will require you to be based at our offices in St Helens and be able to attend the St Helens area regularly as part of your work.
Thank you for your interest in working for Children's Services St Helens Council, and we look forward to receiving your application.
St Helens Council is a Disability Confident Employer. This means that the Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within the interview/selection process.
Equality & Diversity
St Helens Council respects and values the individuality that every employee brings. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds who share our values and our commitment to inclusion.
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.
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