This post is subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure and Social Work England Registration.
If you are an experienced social worker who really likes to make a difference and are keen to take on the challenge, you can read our full job description and person specification criteria document for full information, along with application submission information.
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.
With our ILACS inspection now over and an increasingly stable workforce, it’s a great time to join us! We have a limited number of vacancies remaining.
Working as part of our Children with Disabilities 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.
Joining us 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.
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 us at Children’s Services St Helens Borough Council. 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.
St Helens Borough 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.
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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