Warrington Borough Council

****Internal applicants only****This vacancy is open to internal staff only“If Social work is a field you wish to enter, this is by far the best pathway. You are able to learn and educate yourself, while also putting into practice what you learn” (Jen – social work apprentice)We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic people who can commit to work and train as apprentice social workers, starting in January 2024. These roles will be full-time (37 hours a week). We have opportunities in our assessment and care management teams (based at 1 Time Square in the centre of Warrington). You will undertake the taught element of your degree apprenticeship via the University of Central Lancashire, via a combination of online and in-person learning.What we are looking for:You will already have significant experience in social care, or a related field. You will be skilled in building relationships with adults of all ages who have care and support needs, and their carers.You will have excellent...

We are looking for experienced and newly qualified social workers (or those who qualify in the next 3 months) to come and be part of one of our Child in Need Teams The roleWe have a strong vision for social work practice in Warrington and are developing a new approach to social work. We are currently embedding a relationship based practice model that has systemic practice at its core. We are working alongside the Centre for Systemic Social Work, who are providing a comprehensive training programme to social workers and managers across our teams.We have six CIN teams, each team has Team manager who is eager to support and develop all social workers alongside the senior practitioner. Our teams support families through CIN, Child Protection and when required care proceeding. We recognise that the role can be challenging and we have a range of exciting and impactful developments in Warrington that our social workers can utilise in supporting families, including:No wrong door – a...

The roleThe Under 65 Assessment & Care Management Service has recently redesigned from Generic Social work teams into Specialist Teams.Learning Disability TeamMental Health Team 1Mental Health Team 2Sensory, Physical & Neurological TeamEach team is supported by a Team Manager, a Senior Practitioner, Experienced Social Workers, Social Workers (including ASYE), Social Work Apprentices and Community Care Workers. The teams also have access to administration support.Applications are welcomed from individuals who possess a passion for working with others, achieving the best possible outcomes for those they are supporting, and have a positive thinking outlook and tolerant nature with excellent communication skills.Warrington Under 65 Assessment & Care Management Team welcome applications from Experienced Social Workers, Newly Qualified Social Workers. This is an exciting time to join our existing team at the new building and office suites situated in the heart of Warrington...

The roleWe are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced social worker to join Mental Health Team 1 within Warrington Borough Council’s Under 65 service. This role is fixed term until 01 October 2024.Warrington Borough Council has two mental health teams within its Adult Social Care division; Mental Health Team 1 and Mental Health Team 2.Mental Health Team 1 covers the Central and South areas of Warrington. Working under the Care Act 2014, the Mental Health Act 1983 (Amended 2007), the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Human Rights Act 1998 we provide assessments, intervention and support to people experiencing complex mental health difficulties which significantly impact their daily life. The team supports people with mental health needs and conditions including mood disorders such as depression and bipolar affective disorder, anxiety disorders, complex trauma, psychosis, personality disorders and other complex mental health conditions.We work in partnership...