* Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
* Contract: Permanent
* Working Pattern: Full Time
* Hours: 36 hours.
* Closing Date: 26/01/2025 at 23:59
* Reference: CSC/25/301699
Start the New Year with a Rewarding Career: Join Our Children’s Social Services Team!
Are you a passionate and dedicated social worker eager to make a real impact? Whether you're newly qualified or bring years of experience, we invite you to join our dynamic Children’s Services Team at Sefton Council and start the new year with a fulfilling career.
Why Choose Sefton Council?
At Sefton Council, we are committed to investing in our people. Our vision is to grow and nurture our own talent, creating a strong and professional workforce dedicated to the safety and well-being of children and young people in our communities. Here’s what sets us apart:
* Small Teams, Big Impact: We believe in the power of close-knit teams. Our small team structure ensures you’re never just a number but a valued member whose contributions are recognized, valued, and celebrated.
* Manageable Caseloads: We understand the importance of work-life balance and the challenges of the social work profession. That’s why we ensure manageable caseloads, allowing you to provide the best possible care and support to those who need it most.
* Strong Supervision and Support: Your professional growth and well-being are our priorities. With regular, robust supervision and access to continuous professional development opportunities, we ensure you have the guidance and resources you need to excel in your role.
* Commitment to Excellence: Our commitment to safeguarding children and young people is unwavering. We uphold the highest standards of practice, providing the tools and training necessary to empower you to make a real difference.
As a Sefton Employee, You Will Receive:
* Competitive salary and job security
* 28 days annual leave rising to 33 days with 5 years of continuous service, plus 9 bank holidays
* Opportunity to take flexi time/time in lieu
* Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and maternity support leave
* Opportunities for agile/flexible working
* Car user allowances (dependent) and car mileage reclaim
* Salary sacrifice schemes
* Access to Medicash – covering dental bills, optical care, alternative and complementary therapies, chiropody, and health screenings
* Access to local benefits and discounts on products and services
* Pension scheme with employer contributions
* Free parking at office bases (dependent)
* Access to good quality, regular reflective supervision
* A suite of direct work tools to support practice
Be Part of Something Exciting in the New Year
Join Sefton now and be part of something exciting and new as we continue our improvement journey. We currently have several opportunities within our Cared For Team for Social Workers.
Make a fresh start in the new year with a career that truly makes a difference.
We reserve the right to close this add early if the demand is met.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.
Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.
If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.
How to apply
Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CV’s (unless specified on the advert).
Please fully complete the online application form.
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