Job Description

Employer:

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

Salary:

Grade I SCP 31 - 35, 41,771 - 46,142

Location:

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council, Magdalen House

Contract:

Permanent

Working Pattern:

Full Time

Hours:

36 hours per week.

DBS Check:

Enhanced

Closing Date:

02/09/2025 at 23:59

Reference:

CSC/25/320684 Sefton Children's Social Care is an innovative, forward-thinking place to work where you will find a workforce full of caring and welcoming people who are committed to making a positive difference to the lives of our children and families. We have a supportive culture and excellent relationships with our multi-agency partners. The most recent Ofsted inspection August 2025 rated as Good.



We can offer you a manageable and diverse caseload whilst supporting you to maintain a healthy work life balance with a generous annual leave entitlement and working from home/flexible working opportunities.



We have a commitment to our staff's professional development and actively promote career progression and training opportunities that will support your CPD.



This is an exciting time to come and work for us and join us in our improvement journey whilst we strive to provide outstanding services to our children and families across the borough.



If you are as enthusiastic and committed to making a positive impact on the lives of children and families in Sefton as we are, we would love to hear from you!



Provisional Interview Date - 12/09/2025



As a Sefton Children's Social Care employee, you will receive:


Manageable caseloads and access to good quality, regular reflective supervision A comprehensive induction programme. A wide variety of career progression routes bespoke to individual training and development needs as identified in annual PDRs. Robust ASYE, level 3 and practice educator programmes in partnership with HEIs Excellent training and development opportunities including a wide-ranging offer from our in-house workforce training and development unit as well as access to several external accredited opportunities. Partnership with Research in Practice, providing access to online webinars, podcasts and materials linked to the latest research and policy updates to support your CPD and inform evidence-based reports. 28 days annual leave rising to 33 days with 5 years continual service and 8 bank holidays. Enhanced sick pay scheme, maternity/adoption leave pay and maternity support leave. Opportunities for agile/flexible working Access to free eye tests and where appropriate, contribution towards spectacles Occupational Health Service available to advise on work related health issues. Commitment to supporting staff's emotional and mental health with access to a free and confidential employee counselling service. Discounted gym membership with all Active Sefton gyms Cycle to work scheme. Salary sacrifices schemes including childcare vouchers. Access to local benefits and discounts on products and service
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Equal Opportunities

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody's identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.



We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual's skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.



If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.




Please note, we do not accept CV's (unless specified on the advert).