OverviewThere has never been a more exciting time to join Wirral Council. We’ve got ambitious targets to meet and to achieve everything we have promised to our residents, we need people who are ready to deliver the very best for our communities and show how they can #BeTheDifference. Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents, defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services. If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey, then this could be the perfect job for you.RoleSessional Emergency Response Worker (casual, work as and when required, including out of hours) – an exciting opportunity to join a multi-skilled team to provide an out of hours, emergency response for Wirral children, young people and families. This role will suit those who wish to utilise their existing skills and build their experience whilst supporting children and families in a wide range of crisis/emergency situations.ResponsibilitiesSupport and safeguard children and families, providing crisis intervention across Wirral to prevent further escalation.Collaborate with external professionals such as police and NHS as part of the response team.Be part of a team with vast experience and work with a management team that offers leadership and development opportunities.RequirementsMust be willing to work out of hours; some ERWs work through the night, with evening and weekend sessional work available and allocated across the team.DBS check is required. Details of safeguarding and recruitment procedures are available on the council site.Experience in crisis or emergency response and a commitment to safeguarding children and families.DetailsERW coordinator will allocate work to ERWs available to meet service demands.Location: Wirral, with potential for varied shifts including evenings and weekends.Contacts for discussion: joannedutton@wirral.gov.uk; recruitment@wirral.gov.uk; Involve Northwest for applicants needing assistance: info@involvenorthwest.org.uk or 0151 644 4500 / 0151 652 4349.Working at Wirral – our culture and benefitsOur values reflect pride in what we do, what matters to us, what inspires us and how we behave.Staff wellbeing is a priority; we recognise and reward the great things staff do.Benefits include: an excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions, immediate life cover and ill-health protection, flexible and hybrid working, family-friendly initiatives and an annual leave package starting at 28 days plus public holidays.We promote an inclusive, diverse culture where every voice is heard and valued, and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. We are committed to barrier-free recruitment and can discuss accessibility needs with recruitment@wirral.gov.uk.How to applyPlease apply online by clicking the link below. Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier if sufficient applications are received. Applications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration; forms received by post will not be processed.Policies and closing notesAll applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK.The job description and supporting documents will not be accessible after the vacancy closing date; download now if you require a copy.We do not accept applications or CVs from recruitment agencies unless stated otherwise.It is Council policy not to re-appoint employees who have left under EVR or VS schemes, unless in exceptional circumstances. Applications are processed in accordance with Safer Recruitment and Employment policies, including DBS checks and transparency of recruitment. #J-18808-Ljbffr