41 government jobs found in Warrington

****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...

Do you want to continue your social work career in an integrated team? A fantastic opportunity has become available for Social Workers working within our integrated Intermediate Tier Services.Post: Social Worker x3Team: Transfer of Care Hub & Intermediate Care Bed-Based TeamBased at: Warrington General Hospital and Padgate House Intermediate Care Unit, with hybrid working available. Hours of Work: 37 hours and part time hours will be consideredPay: Grade 7/ 8, with car user and mileage allowanceLeave: Starts at 25 days plus bank holidays with an additional 5 after five years service.Other benefits: Local Government pension scheme, council and NHS employee discount schemes, access to wellbeing services, car lease scheme, paid for parking and many others.The roleBeing at home or in a community setting is the best place to continue with a person’s recovery once an illness requiring hospital care is over and reduces unnecessary time in hospital for people for whom a community or...

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...

Introduction As a Social Worker, you are the reason why lives change for the better. You help some of the most vulnerable people gain a brighter future. There is a strong emphasis on teamwork, as you work as part of a multidisciplinary team at The Spinney where you will provide care for men aged 18 years and over with mental health problems. They are supported to gradually work along their care pathway and back to the community. The hospital is made up of medium and low secure services, a separate rehabilitation service and a Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).You will have previous experience from the NHS or private care as you manage a complex caseload. You will be responsible for social care assessments, risk assessments, facilitate group activities, and will contribute to ICR meetings, supporting service users to make viable plans for their future.As a Social Worker, you report to the Safeguarding Lead, and will manage internal investigations and liaise with home...

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Integrated Access and Referral Team for a permanent part-time Social Worker. I-Art is the first point of contact for the public and professionals who wish to make a referral in relation to children and their families.Cheshire West and Chester Council brings a fresh and energetic approach to providing top quality services for its many customers and communities. West Cheshire is a place where everyone can Thrive – through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment.We are currently seeking to recruit an experienced Social Worker for I-Art on an permanent part-time basis.Our Children's Social Care workforce is passionate and committed to improving outcomes for Children in our authority by providing a consistent, high quality service to families together with the support from excellent leadership and management. It is an exciting time to join our authority. We are very proud that Ofsted have...

We are looking to recruit a committed, resilient and experienced Supervising Social Worker, for the Fostering Service.This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in assessing potential foster carers and supervising and supporting our foster carers, plus a chance to be innovative and creative in working alongside other professionals within the service and closely collaborating with our Foster colleagues. Cheshire West and Chester Council brings a fresh and energetic approach to providing top quality services for its many customers and communities. West Cheshire is a place where everyone can Thrive – through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment.The two Fostering Teams undertake robust, analytical assessments which focus on the trauma children have experienced and offer high quality supervision and support to our fostering families. As a Supervising Social Worker, you will safeguard and promote the welfare of Cheshire West and...

We are continuing with our ambition to recruit committed, creative, resilient, and experienced Social Workers to join our Children's Social Care teams across Cheshire West and Chester.Our expanded Social Work Teams across all our statutory services ensures that we can continue to provide a high level of service and commitment to our children and families and to ensure that our Social Workers workloads allow them to achieve this. Cheshire West and Chester Council brings a fresh and energetic approach to providing top quality services for its many customers and communities. West Cheshire is a place where everyone can Thrive – through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment.We are continuing with our ambition to recruit committed, creative, resilient, and experienced Social Workers to join our Children's Social Care teams across Cheshire West and Chester.Our expanded Social Work Teams across all our statutory services ensures that we...

Here at Cheshire West and Chester Council, we are committed to providing excellent Adult Social Care services to residents. We are one team, putting what matters to people first and are investing in a number of roles, qualified and non-qualified, across our service areas to grow our dynamic, solution focused team. So, wherever you are in your life, there is something to suit you in Adult Social Care, whether that be meaningful work, feeling valued in your role, career progression, pay progression or a great work life balance, this is where you will find it. If you want to be a part of our welcoming, values driven service and are passionate about being part of a team that can make a real difference for local people, please take a look at the roles we have available. Cheshire West and Chester Council brings a fresh and energetic approach to providing top quality services for its many customers and communities. West Cheshire is a place where everyone can Thrive – through our core...

Employer heading Advanced Practitioner Social Worker - Adult Community Mental Health 4c The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) brings together staff and services from the former Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust and The Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. The sheer size, scale and potential of our combined service is huge. Together, we’ve a wealth of skills and resources to share and tap into and, a wide range of career paths for you to develop and explore. If you want to join a team of around 20,000 NHS experts in delivering high-quality, local care across Salford, Oldham, Bury and Rochdale and beyond – come and take your place with us. Job overview A permanent vacancy has arisen for an Advanced Practitioner Social Worker, to be based at Cromwell House Adult Community Mental Health Team.You will provide positive leadership, support and advice to social work staff and assist the Team Manager in ensuring the delivery of effective services for adults through the...

Employer heading Social Worker SCP Grade 3C to 4A The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) brings together staff and services from the former Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust and The Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. The sheer size, scale and potential of our combined service is huge. Together, we’ve a wealth of skills and resources to share and tap into and, a wide range of career paths for you to develop and explore. If you want to join a team of around 20,000 NHS experts in delivering high-quality, local care across Salford, Oldham, Bury and Rochdale and beyond – come and take your place with us. Job overview An opportunity is available for an experienced qualified Social Worker to join the neurosciences social work team in covering the Community Stroke and Neurosciences Rehabilitation Team (CSNRT). This is a full time permanent post, will suit someone looking for challenge and has a keen interest to support an experienced CSNRT service at St James House and...

Job overview An opportunity is available for an experienced qualified Social Worker to join the neurosciences social work team in covering the Community Stroke and Neurosciences Rehabilitation Team (CSNRT). This is a full time permanent post, will suit someone looking for challenge and has a keen interest to support an experienced CSNRT service at St James House and Neuro Social work team based at Salford Royal Hospital.This post provides social work support to Salford Residents who have suffered a brain injury/trauma/acquired and other long term neurological conditions such as MND to support the person and to complement the community rehab goals. We are looking for an experienced qualified social worker, preferably Level 3, who is keen to join a specialist team, develop skills, knowledge and has a passion for supporting people creatively and compassionately who have experienced a brain injury for example, which is often life changing for the person and their loved ones. Home...

Employer heading Social Worker (Adults) - Adult Community Mental Health Social Work Career Pathway The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) brings together staff and services from the former Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust and The Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. The sheer size, scale and potential of our combined service is huge. Together, we’ve a wealth of skills and resources to share and tap into and, a wide range of career paths for you to develop and explore. If you want to join a team of around 20,000 NHS experts in delivering high-quality, local care across Salford, Oldham, Bury and Rochdale and beyond – come and take your place with us. Job overview A permanent vacancy has arisen for a Social Worker, to be based at Cromwell House Adult Community Mental Health Team.Social Work England registration is required.You will be a qualified Social Worker (AMHP is desirable, not essential). We are looking for an experienced mental health social worker who has high...

Job overview A permanent vacancy has arisen for an Advanced Practitioner Social Worker, to be based at Cromwell House Adult Community Mental Health Team.You will provide positive leadership, support and advice to social work staff and assist the Team Manager in ensuring the delivery of effective services for adults through the promotion of high standards of practice in assessment and care planning.You should be an experienced practice educator and ASYE assessor and support student social workers and newly qualified social workers. You will need to demonstrate expert and effective practice in complex situations, assessing and managing higher levels of risk while promoting enablement and self-determination. You will need to network and liaise with a wider range of professionals and other colleagues, including at more senior or strategic levels. As the advanced practitioner social work you are expected to promote a culture of professional curiosity and contribute to the positive...

Here at Cheshire West and Chester Council, we are committed to providing excellent Adult Social Care services to residents. We are one team, putting what matters to people first and are investing in a number of roles, qualified and non-qualified, across our service areas to grow our dynamic, solution focused team. So, wherever you are in your life, there is something to suit you in Adult Social Care, whether that be meaningful work, feeling valued in your role, career progression, pay progression or a great work life balance, this is where you will find it. If you want to be a part of our welcoming, values driven service and are passionate about being part of a team that can make a real difference for local people, please take a look at the roles we have available. Cheshire West and Chester Council brings a fresh and energetic approach to providing top quality services for its many customers and communities. West Cheshire is a place where everyone can Thrive – through our core...

We are continuing with our ambition to recruit committed, creative, resilient, and experienced Social Workers to join our Children's Social Care teams across Cheshire West and Chester.Our expanded Social Work Teams across all our statutory services ensures that we can continue to provide a high level of service and commitment to our children and families and to ensure that our Social Workers workloads allow them to achieve this. Cheshire West and Chester Council brings a fresh and energetic approach to providing top quality services for its many customers and communities. West Cheshire is a place where everyone can Thrive – through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment.We are continuing with our ambition to recruit committed, creative, resilient, and experienced Social Workers to join our Children's Social Care teams across Cheshire West and Chester.Our expanded Social Work Teams across all our statutory services ensures that we...

Emergency Duty Team Social WorkerEmergency Duty Team37 hours per weekGrade J scp 35 £41,496 to scp 39 £45,495 per annumPermanent The RoleAsk us about flexible working options - #HappytoTalkFlexibleThe Emergency Duty Service sits in Children’s Services as part of the Referral & Assessment Service and the Integrated Front Door.  We are rated as GOOD by Ofsted in our last inspection and offer a responsive and supportive management structure. About YouThe successful applicant will be an experienced Social Worker in safeguarding adults and children and also an AMHP.  You will be resilient, confident in working independently and also be a team player supporting colleagues where necessary.You will be flexible, solution focussed, able to think on your feet and respond to crises with limited management support.You will also be able to build strong relationships with other teams and agencies across Bolton and represent the service and Bolton Council positively.Our offer to you:We have an...

Social Worker (Fostering)Family and Friends Fostering Team37 hours per weekGrade H/I scp £33,820 to £41,496 per annumPermanent The RoleAsk us about flexible working options - #HappytoTalkFlexibleWe have an exciting opportunity for permanent, full time, experienced social workers to join our Family and Friends Fostering team.Primarily you will be assessing family and friends carers which will include:-       Completing Special Guardianship assessments, -       Supervising, supporting, and training a caseload of family and friends foster carers to ensure they offer the highest standards of care to the children they look after. We are a stable team of qualified social workers and support workers, who are committed to delivering permanency and positive outcomes for Bolton children. We assess supervise and support a very committed group of kinship carers some of whom go on to be SGO carers. About YouYou will be an experienced social worker with excellent communication and assessment...

Social WorkerStarting salary will be generously negotiated within pay scale from £33,820 per annum.We are looking for Social Workers who are passionate about making a difference to the lives of our children, young people and their families. We are recruiting newly qualified and experienced social workers who are passionate about making a difference. We have opportunities to gain specialist knowledge in areas such as our Child in Need and Child Protection teams, our Cared for Childrens teams and Children with Disabilities teams. Organisation Cheshire East Council Location Sandbach,Middlewich,Macclesfield,Crewe Job Category Children and Young People Services Salary Min £31,099 per annum Salary Max £43,366 per annum Hours per week 37 Weeks per year 52.143 Employment Type Permanent Closing Date 30/09/2023 Ref No E2091 Documents (PDF, 285.42kb) (PDF, 306.97kb) (PDF, 313.74kb) Cheshire East is an amazing place to live and work. As one of the largest employers in the borough, we are able...

Job description The Children with Disabilities Team, Rochdale, £42The Children with Disabilities Team manages cases where disability is the overriding factor to consider with regards to outcomes and impact for the child. One of our functions is to assess and offer appropriate short break services to children who have a diagnosed disability and/or complex health needs and their families.However some disabled children are also in need of safeguarding and in these cases we also manage children in the child protection process including Child Protection Conference, Public Law Outline and Proceedings.What else does the team offer.A number of the children that are held by our team are Cared for Children, both on Full Care Orders and section 20 agreements. These children are managed under Care Planning and Fostering Regulations with oversight of an Independent Reviewing Officer.How does the team work.The team is made up of a manager, an Advanced Practitioner six social work posts (one of...

Job description Adult Social Workers in Manchester and Great Manchester area. Various teams: Mental Health, Learning Disabilities, Community, Neighbourhood, Early Help Full-time locum roles on ongoing basis, Monday – Friday, 09:00 – 17:30. Must have relevant experience. Flexible (hybrid) work, 2-3 days in the office. If interested, please apply online or contact Neven on 07936348296!