Job Description
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 Borough 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 Family Help and Protection Team at St Helens Borough 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. We encourage applications from all sections of the community to enable us to represent the neighbourhoods in which we serve.
As a Social Worker in the Family Help and Protection Service, you will provide expertise commensurate with your role, experience, and grade acting as an invaluable resource to the team and department while working in a diverse, challenging, and rewarding environment. If you are a social worker who really likes to make a difference, is keen to develop, and is eager to take on the challenge, then you can read our full job description and person specification criteria documents for complete 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 attend the St Helens area regularly as part of your work.
This post is subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure and Social Work England Registration.
Thank you for your interest in working for us at Children’s Services St Helens Borough Council. We look forward to receiving your application.
St Helens Council is a Disability Confident Employer, guaranteeing an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will make reasonable adjustments within the interview/selection process for qualifying disabled candidates.
Equality & Diversity
St Helens Borough Council respects and values the individuality that every employee brings. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds who share our values and commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation. Further information about Equality & Diversity at St Helens Borough Council can be found here.
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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