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Employment type: Permanent
Our Social Care workforce provides services to children, young people and their families day in and day out, making a positive impact on the lives of people within the community.
People are the most important resource we have which is why in addition to our fantastic employee benefits, we are also currently offering an additional £4,000 Welcome Gesture to the first 6 Post Qualified Experienced Social Workers appointed from our new Social Worker recruitment campaign (Terms & Conditions Apply, please contact us for further details).
We are rated GOOD by Ofsted & OUTSTANDING with Services for Young People Leaving Care! We are ambitious as we continue "Being Brilliant at the Basics and Beyond", and working towards becoming outstanding in all areas. The child’s voice is central to all our work & we know to achieve this we need well-supported, low-caseload, happy staff. We test whether we are getting this right with health checks. You can view the the most recent survey results attached with this advert.
Check out our most recent Social Worker Health Check attached with this advert.
Children’s Services Social Work Academy site. The St Helens Social Work Academy is all about continuous professional development in social work, supporting you at every stage of your social work career, focused on People, Promotion, Progression and Performance. The Academy supports social workers throughout their career journey to achieve better outcomes for our children and families and onto new career opportunities in the authority.
Take a look at our new site here Social Care Academy - Social Care Recruitment
The dedication, professionalism and strength of our Children's workforce is demonstrated every day and we are always interested in hearing from qualified social workers who share our commitment and values and would be interested in joining us in one of the following teams:
* Adoption
* Duty Team
* Children with Disabilities
* Family Help & Protection
Benefits That Make A Real Difference To Our Employees
When you choose to work for St Helens Council and in addition to the £4,000 Financial Gesture for the first 6 qualifying applicants, you will be rewarded with a comprehensive benefits package including a wide range of financial options, benefits and rewards. Take a look at what's employee benefits are on offer via the link below, find out more about what it is like to work at St Helens and see what real employees have to say. St Helens Borough Council | Jobs | Search here for your perfect career - Employee Benefits
What You’ll Bring:
* Knowledge and understanding of the 1989 Children Act, the 2004 Act and other relevant legislation and statutory guidance
* Knowledge of the Framework for Assessment of Children in Need and their families and an understanding of its application.
* Experience of assessing needs, setting tasks, producing care plans and reviewing those plans.
* Experience of working with families in need of support or in crisis
* CQSW, CSS, Dip SW or Social Work Degree
* Degree Registered Qualified Social Worker with the Social Work England, or will apply for registration before taking up the post.
Why Join Us? We offer:
* Generous annual leave entitlement
* Fantastic pension scheme
* Discounted gym membership
* A supportive and inclusive work environment
* The opportunity to make a real difference in your community
See more of our benefits here: St Helens Borough Council | Jobs | Search here for your perfect career - Employee
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