Job summary
Two exciting opportunities have arisen in our All Age Disability service for apprentice social workers.
One post is based in our Children with Disability service, and the other in the Integrated Disability service, who work with people with learning disabilities. Please state on your application form in supporting evidence which service you are applying for.
These opportunities do not come along very often and are a fantastic opportunity to undertake your degree in social work whilst undertaking the role of a care navigator. You will work in your service four days a week and then be released on the other day to attend your degree programme at the University of Chester, which starts in September 2025. Upon successful completion of your degree, you will automatically transfer into a social work position in your team.
As well has having grade C or equivalent in GCSE maths and English, you must have experience of working with adults or children with disabilities. This could be from working in social care provision, the voluntary sector, youth work, or health services. Full training in undertaking statutory assessments will be given, but what is essential is that you have the values and aspirations to support people to be the best that they can be.
Please indicate in your application if you interested in the adult or children's post.
Main duties of the job
Whilst you study one day a week, you will be employed essentially as a care navigator carrying our assessments, planning creative support plans and supporting carers. You will need to have some experience of working with vulnerable people and have the necessary skills to complete this role.
This includes active listening, good communication and written skills, ability to understand the legal framework we work under and empathy and understanding.
In return, CWP offer the degree apprenticeship programme which will see you finishing three years of study with a degree in social work with no tuition fees, no student debt.
You will need to meet the requirements of the university for entry in September which is essentially Maths and English GCSE at grade C and above, or equivalent qualifications.
About us
CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care - including the provision of three GP surgeries.
Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.
We have been recognised by the Health Service Journal as one of the top places to work in the health service for the last two years running. CWP also scored the highest in the north west (among mental health, learning disability and community Trusts) for staff "recommending CWP as a place to work" in the NHS Staff Survey 2020.
We have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton and Liverpool - and provide specialist services for the North West as a whole.
Apply now to join our skilled and friendly teams and help us to deliver our vision to improve health and wellbeing by providing high quality care. We offer a variety of roles at all levels.
CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.
We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description for full details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking aValues Based Interview/Assessment,which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. A Guide to completing your application form can be accessed on the right side of this page under the job description.
The Supporting Information Section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated Behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
If your disability meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme? Please also inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for our Armed Forces community. Please answer YES to the question in the application form.
All new clinical support staff will be required to have completed or working towards the Care Certificate (CWP In-house 2 day training to be completed within 6 months of start date).
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
CWP encourages and supports all staff to become vaccinated against COVID-19.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description for full details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking aValues Based Interview/Assessment,which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. A Guide to completing your application form can be accessed on the right side of this page under the job description.
The Supporting Information Section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated Behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
If your disability meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme? Please also inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for our Armed Forces community. Please answer YES to the question in the application form.
All new clinical support staff will be required to have completed or working towards the Care Certificate (CWP In-house 2 day training to be completed within 6 months of start date).
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
CWP encourages and supports all staff to become vaccinated against COVID-19.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent
- Diploma in Health and Social Care (or relevant, demonstrable experience)
- GCSE C or equivalent in GCSE Maths and English
Desirable
- Up to date, relevant training (eg Care Act, MCA, safeguarding)
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding the needs of people who require social care support
- Awareness of the legislation that informs social work practice
- Understanding of confidentiality and data protection issues
- Able to communicate verbally and in writing with a range of people including carers and professionals
- Able to demonstrate organisation skills
- Good assessment and interviewing skills
- Ability to work to the academic level required for a degree programme
Desirable
- Understanding the needs of people with learning disabilities
- In depth knowledge of a wide range of legislation that impacts on social work practice
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working directly with people who are in need of social care support
- Experience of carrying out assessments of need
- Experience working alongside other health and/or social care professionals to support vulnerable people
- Be able to evidence a strength based approach when working with vulnerable people
- Experience of reviewing the needs of vulnerable people
- Demonstrate appropriate IT skills including Microsoft office
Desirable
- Proven experience of working directly with people with complex needs and learning disabilities
- Direct involvemnt in MCA and Care Act assessments
- Experience of developing packages of support for people
- Experience of using health and/or social care databases
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent
- Diploma in Health and Social Care (or relevant, demonstrable experience)
- GCSE C or equivalent in GCSE Maths and English
Desirable
- Up to date, relevant training (eg Care Act, MCA, safeguarding)
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding the needs of people who require social care support
- Awareness of the legislation that informs social work practice
- Understanding of confidentiality and data protection issues
- Able to communicate verbally and in writing with a range of people including carers and professionals
- Able to demonstrate organisation skills
- Good assessment and interviewing skills
- Ability to work to the academic level required for a degree programme
Desirable
- Understanding the needs of people with learning disabilities
- In depth knowledge of a wide range of legislation that impacts on social work practice
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working directly with people who are in need of social care support
- Experience of carrying out assessments of need
- Experience working alongside other health and/or social care professionals to support vulnerable people
- Be able to evidence a strength based approach when working with vulnerable people
- Experience of reviewing the needs of vulnerable people
- Demonstrate appropriate IT skills including Microsoft office
Desirable
- Proven experience of working directly with people with complex needs and learning disabilities
- Direct involvemnt in MCA and Care Act assessments
- Experience of developing packages of support for people
- Experience of using health and/or social care databases
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
