Overview
This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board. 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. We are rated GOOD by Ofsted and OUTSTANDING with services for young people leaving care.
We are St Helens Borough Council. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, flexible working, and opportunities for development at all career stages. This is a hybrid role with some homeworking; however, the post will require you to be based at our offices in St Helens and to attend the St Helens area regularly as part of your work.
Responsibilities
Joining us as an experienced Social Worker in Fostering means you will provide expertise commensurate with your role, experience and grade, acting as an invaluable resource to the team and department. You will work in a diverse, challenging and rewarding environment and contribute to making a difference for children and families in St Helens.
Further details including the full job description and person specification documents, along with application submission information, are available on request.
Qualifications & Experience
We welcome applications from experienced Social Workers who share our commitment and values and want to make a difference to our children and young people in St Helens. Please refer to the full job description for exact criteria.
Hours, Location & Hybrid Working
This is a hybrid position with some homeworking. The post will require you to be based at our offices in St Helens and to attend the St Helens area regularly as part of your work.
Application & Contact
If you have questions about any aspect of the role before applying, you can submit an expression of interest to socialcarerecruitment@sthelens.gov.uk and a member of the Fostering & Adoption team will be in touch to discuss your questions.
Be Scam Aware
St Helens Council will never ask applicants to share payment information or charge recruitment fees when applying for vacancies. If in doubt, contact recruitment@sthelens.gov.uk
Equality, Diversity & Benefits
St Helens Borough 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. We are a Disability Confident Leader and guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job, with reasonable adjustments within the interview process where applicable.
Benefits include a comprehensive package with financial options, benefits and rewards to support you and your family. See the organisation’s information on employee benefits and the Fair Employment Charter.
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