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<pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 17:04:04 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Outdoors Activities Instructor X 10 POSTS ]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Department:Chief Executives Pay:  Hours:Casual  Closing Date:01/06/2012 Details:St Helens Youth Service is currently seeking Outdoor Activity Instructors to work within the Outdoor Team as and when required. Working in an enjoyable, busy atmosphere, you will be required to instruct on a wide range of sessions and work with a diverse range of groups. 

St Helen's Youth Service offers a variety of adventurous activities, such as Raft Building, Canoeing, Kayaking, Climbing, Abseiling, Archery, Hill Walking and Mountain Biking. 

The successful candidate must possess very good interpersonal skills and hold a minimum of either BCU level 2 coach / UKCC level 2 Coach, SPA, Walking Group Leader, Mountain Leader as well as having an interest in delivering other activities. Experience with a variety of groups and qualifications in some or all of the above-mentioned activities are essential.  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 13:19:18 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Social Worker - Transitions Years Team, Integrated Children's Disability Service ]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Department:Children And Young People's Services Pay:  Hours:37 per week Closing Date:25/05/2012 Details:The Children with Disability Social Work Team forms a key part of the Children’s Integrated Disability Service.  The Team oversee all statutory child protection activity, as well as support for looked after children and child in need activity.

The Service brings together staff from health, education and social services to create a fully integrated multi-disciplinary service for disabled children aged 0-19 and their families.  The Service has been operational for 3 years and is now commencing a Service Review.

Within the Service Review we will be looking at how we continue to improve our statutory roles in relation to Safeguarding, looked after children and children in need. In particular, in the context of the SEN Green Paper improve joint assessment activity and support the development of personalised budgets.  

The Service has undertaken a major tendering exercise to enhance the quality of agency care services and your role will be to support the Team Manager in ensuring new services deliver a quality service within specified outcomes. 

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated person to join the team. You must be passionate about improving outcomes for disabled children, and partnership working with parents and professionals to promote an ordinary life model. 
 
We are looking for someone who:

*  Wants to make a real difference in the lives of disabled young people and with the ability to listen to   young people
*  Works effectively in partnership with parents whether they need support with their parenting or needs as a parent carer
*  Can deliver high standards of assessment practice and ability to evidence professional judgement as a reflective practitioner
*  Work effectively with staff from a variety of professional backgrounds and a wide range of agencies.
*  Wants to be part of a team and service seeking to deliver outstanding services to all children within St Helens

The post holder will be based at Lansbury Bridge School, Lansbury Avenue, St Helens.

You will be social work qualified preferably with experience in a social work team including child protection work.  In return we will offer you:-

* Up to 30 days annual leave 
* Essential car user allowance
* Excellent induction, supervision and appraisal systems
* Well developed training support tailored to your professional development
* Caseload management and a committment to your professional learning
* Excellent pension scheme

For an informal discussion please contact Clive Groves, Head Of Integrated Children's Disability Service, 01744 673900

The post is subject to Enhanced CRB Disclosure and GSCC Registration. 

This Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 13:09:19 +0000</pubDate>
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