About us

We are within easy commutable distance of Greater Manchester, Cheshire and Merseyside regions. In addition, we offer flexible working – including a blend of working from home/remotely.

We have an embedded systemic practice model in Warrington are work alongside the Centre for Systemic Social Work, who are providing a comprehensive training programme to social workers and managers across our teams.

We are proud of our ever-expanding Local Offer for care leavers in Warrington and the work we do to promote participation. This includes our open-door drop-in service at the Living Well Hub where we are developing a portfolio of resources and workshops for our care experienced young people to access. We are proud of our relationships with our young people and how we innovatively maintain contact with them.

Here in Warrington we are proud to be graded Good in all areas in our 2019 Ofsted inspection. Which says;-

“Most social workers are permanent and experienced employees. This is complemented by a continuous supply of both recently qualified and qualifying social workers, who unanimously endorse the high standard of support and early career development provided by the local authority. Social workers’ morale across the service is high, and they are realising the benefits of smaller teams, continuous allocation to children, manageable caseloads and the considerable investment in their training and development. Social workers also appreciate the importance given to their emotional well-being and welfare through regular ‘check-ins’."

The role

We are recruiting for a qualified social worker to join our new Care Experienced Team as our Senior Practitioner.  This is an exciting opportunity to support with the development of the service we offer to our care experienced young people in Warrington, aged between 16 and 25 years.  We are looking for someone with passion and creativity to support the Team Manager to lead the team, supervise personal advisors whilst holding a small case load of young people in care.

The role is 37 hours a week. You will be based in Central Warrington. 

What's needed?

You will need a Social Work Degree or Equivalent in Social Work

Substantial experience of working with children and their families in a statutory social care setting.

Involvement in the management and supervision of staff or students.

Knowledge of care leaver legislation and the rights of care leavers.

Registration with Social Work England

Benefits

As well as a competitive salary, working for us means you get:

• 26 days annual holiday - raising to 31 after 5 years of service (pro-rata)
• Access to our attractive and competitive benefits package
• Access to our Health & Wellbeing Programme
• Essential car allowance

Key Dates & Further Information

Warrington Borough Council is a Disability Confident employer

If you are a permanent WBC employee you will need to apply for this fixed term position as an internal secondment opportunity and will need to discuss this with your current line manager prior to applying.

For enquiries or an informal discussion - please contact Charlotte Bisson Team Manager – 07583138819 or x-charlotte.bisson@warrington.gov.uk

DBS clearance is required.

The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

If you are a permanent WBC employee you will need to apply for this fixed term position as an internal secondment opportunity and will need to discuss this with your current line manager prior to applying.

DBS clearance is required.

Warrington Borough Council is a Disability Confident employer