Internal Vacancy - Please note that in accordance with the Council’s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.

*This job may be suitable as a secondment opportunity for internal candidates wishing to gain experience in a higher or different role. Managers and applicants must note that all secondments are subject to agreement between the relevant departments and therefore the recruiting manager must speak with HR before offering a job on a secondment basis. *

We are looking for an Advanced Social Work Practitioner within the Staying Close project on a temporary basis from December 2025 until September 2026.

The postholder will manage four members of staff, some budget management, allocations to staff and quarterly reporting to the DfE as well as attending regular Steering Group meetings.

The Staying Close project is designed to be accessible for young people both in and leaving care and if they need additional support around housing, education, social isolation and mental health. The project also benefits from two therapeutic practitioners that support the staff and some individual work with the young people. Close working links with the Permanence Service and Leaving Care Service are essential for the success of the project.

If you would like to know more about the role, please contact: sharongriffiths@wirral.gov.uk

Interviews to be held 1^st October 2025 and to commence in role in December.

As part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we're passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing recruitment@wirral.gov.uk

This post requires a DBS check. The Safer Recruitment & Employment Policy and the Disclosures for Recruitment Procedure can be found at : https://www.wirral.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/job-vacancies/safer-recruitment-and-employment

It is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Council's Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package, unless in exceptional circumstances.

Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications.

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