Advanced Social Worker L4

Halton Borough Council; Chester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days holiday

LGPS pension

Life cover 3x

Personal development

Free car parking

Benefits platform

Job summary

Halton Borough Council is seeking a qualified social worker to join its team. You will undertake assessments, design care packages, and drive person-centred, outcome-focused support for diverse client groups in the Cheshire area.

The role requires registration with Social Work England, a BA in Social Work, and ongoing CPD. AMHP status is desirable. The council offers a supportive environment, generous leave, and pension benefits.

Qualifications

• BA in Social Work or equivalent qualification.
• Registered with Social Work England.
• Post-qualification CPD accreditation (or equivalent).
• May be a qualified and practising Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP).

Responsibilities

• Completing assessments and devising care packages.
• Understanding of strengths-based (asset-based) approaches.
• Application of person-centred support planning, with an outcome focussed approach.

Skills

Strengths-based approach

Person-centred planning

Outcome-focused practice

Education

BA in Social Work

Registered with Social Work England

CPD accreditation

Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) desirable

Job description

Our Story:

Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring three iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester, as well as close proximity to both Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airports.

Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long‑term improvements that enhance lives. It’s an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services.

We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘our colleagues’.

Our Team:

Our vision is to improve the health and wellbeing of Halton people so that they live longer, healthier and happy lives.

Hours: 37

Your Contributions:

The candidate should hold a BA in Social Work or an equivalent qualification, be registered with Social Work England, and have completed a programme of post‑qualification professional development with equivalent CPD accreditation. They may also be a qualified and practising Approved Mental Health Professional. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate adherence to professional CPD requirements.

In addition you will have:

Practice‑based experience in one or more of the following fields:

• Older People
• Adults with Learning Difficulties
• Physical and Sensory Disabilities
• Rehabilitation Service (including drugs and alcohol, mental health, acquired brain injury or other relevant service)

Completing assessments and devising care packages.

Understanding of strengths‑based (asset‑based) approaches.

Application of person‑centred support planning, with an outcome focussed approach.

Our Offer:

Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:

• A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service with the option to purchase an additional four‑days of unpaid leave for our Annual Christmas Closedown
• Membership of our defined benefit, salary‑linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions
• 3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme
• Investment in your personal development
• Free Car Parking at HBC sites
• Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme.

Interviews will take place TBC

At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier‑free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long‑term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you – [e-mail]