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Job Title: Assistive Technology Practitioner Starting Salary: £33,366 progressing to £36,124 per annum – pay award pending Hours: 37 Location: Stevenage Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Adult Care Services<h4>About the team</h4>Are you knowledgeable about Adult Care Services and interested in digital technology? We would love for you to join our team as an Assistive Technology (AT) Practitioner. We have developed an assistive technology offer using digitally enabled smart sensor technology in people’s homes to encourage our residents to live more independently, identify emerging issues at an earlier stage so support can be provided before needing a crisis intervention This also provides greater levels of reassurance to families and informal carers.&nbsp;Hertfordshire County Council is a leading local authority in use of digital technology and providing residents choice and control in the way they would like to be supported. This is your chance to be part of a busy team that is flexible, proactive and works preventatively to support residents in our County-wide service. You’ll be taking on a diverse range of work which promote Hertfordshire as an innovative, efficient authority with a commitment to helping people stay safe and as independent as possible in their homes.Help to provide a service that makes a real difference to Hertfordshire residents. If this sounds like the opportunity for you, we would love to hear from you!<h4>About the role</h4>You'll<ul><li>support the County-wide Assistive Technology service, implementing the strategic objectives of assistive technology and integration of technologies into support and care planning across the adult care services workforce</li><li>take day-to-day responsibility for monitoring the assistive technology professional’s dashboard and associated preventative alerts and make informed onward referral decisions</li><li>use a person-centred approach, developing creative and personalised solutions to assist people to manage their health and live as independently as possible in their homes</li><li>support on learning and development training to aid integration of assistive technology in care planning and provide support for coaching, mentoring and solution focused advice on use of assistive technology as appropriate</li><li>work closely with other partners from other organisations to develop new and improved operational practices</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Up to date knowledge and understanding of the work practices within social care, systems, processes, and procedures relevant to the role</li><li>Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills</li><li>Ability to create resources using a range of applications e.g. MS Publisher, PowerPoint</li><li>Excellent customer service skills</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>An understanding of the professional, regulatory, statutory and corporate frameworks/standards relevant to social care</li><li>Good record keeping skills</li><li>Ability to work under pressure</li><li>Organisational skills</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC9 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact&nbsp;Shan Kilby 01438 844951 for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: w/c 7 July 2025Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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At West Northamptonshire Council, we're committed to making our community a great place to live, work, and thrive and we know that starts with our people. We’re looking for an organised and proactive Administration Assistant to support our Legal Services Childcare Team. You'll play an essential role in ensuring smooth operations behind the scenes, contributing to work that truly makes a difference in the lives of children and families across our area.Our benefits You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.What will you be doing? You’ll provide responsive and detailed administrative support - everything from managing diaries and court bundles to preparing professional correspondence and liaising with stakeholders. You'll help coordinate meetings, monitor inboxes, and maintain filing systems, all while working closely with paralegals and lawyers to keep things running seamlessly.About you You’re someone who thrives in a busy environment, with a knack for staying organised and a commitment to high standards. You communicate clearly and tactfully, understand the importance of confidentiality, and pride yourself on being helpful and detail oriented.Maybe you already know your way around legal admin or perhaps you’re eager to learn, in either case, you're ready to be a valued member of a team making a real impact. You believe in the power of service - to support, to improve, and to empower others to THRIVE.About us At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.&nbsp;Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about <a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU?si=zk_5W7HktpP-iZ5U" target="_blank">what its like to work at West Northants Council.</a>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

Administration Assistant (Childcare)

Job Title: Senior Occupational Therapist Starting Salary: £41,511 opportunity to progress to £45,718 per annum – pay award pending + £1000 welcome payment, lease car &amp; relocation - terms apply Hours: 37 Location: Hertfordshire Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Adult Care Services<h4>About the team</h4>Housing Solutions – Apsley, Hemel Hempstead, 37 hoursThe Housing Solutions team offer specialist assessment across Hertfordshire for major housing adaptations. The team has a blend of community based Occupational Therapists and Community Care Officer Trusted Assessors who complete specialist housing needs assessments to identify major adaptation solutions to enable a person to have better access to the facilities within their homes.We explore personal strengths, their family and friends’ support networks, and using expert knowledge we connect people with things that will help individuals and families to get on with their lives, achieving prevention, reducing or delaying the need for statutory provision of care services.Enablement Team – Farnham House, Stevenage – 37 hoursThe Enablement Occupational Therapy Team provide support to older people and adults with a disability. We promote personalisation through our assessment process, focusing on the wellbeing of the individual. The Enablement Occupational Therapists deliver enabling programmes. Their input is time-limited, with intervention generally between 4 -6 weeks, this can be extended up to 12weeks where identified goals require this. The care management is completed externally to the enablement team allowing our OTs to focus solely on their OT interventions.Adult Disability Team&nbsp;Stevenage Team - Fixed Term contract to February 2026 St Albans Team – Apsley, Hemel Hempstead, 37 hoursWe work in an enabling way with people and their families and carers, to promote independence and participation, through meaningful occupation and a strengths-based approach. Across all our services we aim to ensure that people are provided with the right support and advice, and at the right time.We work collaboratively alongside social care colleagues, as well as with our health partners, housing and care providers, and a range of community support services.<h4>About the role</h4>About the role:<ul><li>Working collaboratively with other partners and teams within Adult Care Services</li><li>Developing innovative support plans</li><li>Promote and support strength based assessment and practice approach to all interventions to maximise independence, health and well being to prevent or reduce the need for Adult Social Care</li><li>Working creatively with residents to ensure their safety and independence</li><li>Raising awareness in the area and developing valuable links for the team</li><li>Supporting other Therapists and Community Care Officers</li><li>Provide information and advice to enable an individual to confidently and safely participate in their daily life, includes grading of tasks and activities and adapting their environments</li><li>You will undertake a specialism eg Moving and Handling, BiA, AMP or Occupational Therapy practice educator</li></ul>Specific to Housing Solutions:<ul><li>Completing complex assessments and making recommendations for major housing adaptations</li><li>Care planning and organising equipment for minor adaptations</li></ul>Specific to Enablement Team: <ul><li>Designing personalised programmes that enable, and encourage the individual to relearn skills and regain abilities.</li><li>Reviews of moving and handling, provision of specialist equipment, &amp; minor adaptations to support identified goals.</li><li>Supporting people in the community and on discharge pathways from acute hospital settings</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist</li><li>Full driving licence and regular access to a vehicle</li><li>2 years post qualifying experience as an Occupational Therapist</li><li>Knowledge and experience in social care sector</li><li>Experience of completing assessments and making recommendations</li><li>Ability to work on your own as well as part of a team</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Knowledge of Care Act 2014</li><li>Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act 2005</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the HSC, level JF11 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Sheryl.jeram@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Sheryl.jeram@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Applications will be considered as an when received and interviews arranged accordinglyBenefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Senior Occupational Therapist

Job Title: Intelligence Officer Starting Salary: £26,835 opportunity to progress to £30,060 per annum (pro rata for part time) – pay award pending Hours: 37.0 Location: Stevenage/Hybrid Contract Type: Fixed Term End Date/End of July2027 Directorate: Resources<h4>About the team</h4>Join Our Award-Winning Team at Hertfordshire Shared Anti-Fraud Service (SAFS)Are you ready to make a difference in the fight against fraud? SAFS is expanding, and we are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join our team of intelligence officers.SAFS provides top-tier counter fraud services to partner organizations across Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire. Our work is recognized for excellence, and we are committed to protecting public resources and ensuring justice.What We Offer:<ul><li>Training with current team members.</li><li>A dynamic and supportive team environment.</li><li>Opportunities to work on high-impact cases.</li><li>A chance to develop your skills in a high-pressure, target-driven setting.</li><li>The satisfaction of delivering excellent outcomes and meeting client KPIs.</li></ul><h4>About the role</h4>As an Intelligence Officer, you will play a crucial role in detecting crime and preventing fraud and loss. You will:<ul><li>Collaborate with councils and social housing providers.</li><li>Triage referrals and build comprehensive intelligence packages.</li><li>Collate and gather intelligence from various sources.</li><li>Interrogate a wide range of systems and use data to conduct proactive fraud drives.</li><li>Utilize a variety of systems to support wider investigations.</li></ul>We need individuals who are:<ul><li>Detail-oriented and analytical.</li><li>Able to thrive under pressure.</li><li>Skilled in developing professional relationships.</li><li>Proficient in IT and eager to learn and develop</li></ul>If you’re ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, apply now and become a part of our mission to combat fraud.If this post was to be extended the successful candidate will be expected to complete the Counter Fraud Investigator Level 4 Apprenticeship. Entry requirements for the apprenticeship are Level 2 English and Maths (GCSE A*-C/9-4 or equivalent). Applicants without this would need to achieve this alongside their apprenticeship before completing their end point assessment. Applicants with a Level 4 or higher qualification in a related area would not be eligible for the Apprenticeship.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Proficient in the use of IT software packages including Word and Excel.</li><li>Ability to drive and/or travel around the County is required for this role.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Working knowledge of local government or social housing</li><li>Experience of intelligence gathering</li><li>Experience of working under pressure and meeting deadlines</li><li>Experience in a customer facing role</li></ul>The successful candidate will be part of the successful Anti-Fraud Service, whose aims and objectives are to detect crime, prevent loss of public funds and make financial savings.Whilst employed by the County Council, SAFS is a partnership of authorities, and you will engage with a number of services across all of those partners organisations.The Council supports flexible working allowing for a mix of home and office working.Please complete the&nbsp; personal statement with your CV to demonstrate skills and abilities that would enable you to excel in this roleWe welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Corporate Services, level CORP7 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Corporate servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact Paula Hornsby, Counter Fraud Manager - <a href="mailto:Paula.Hornsby@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Paula.Hornsby@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> ,for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: 15th July 2025Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. Secondment This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the Secondment Form as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Housing Disrepair Officer(RP0135)Fixed term for 18 months Starting salary £44,937pa with potential progression to £48,069pa on achieving designated skills and experience 37 hours per week (hybrid working)This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly, supportive and forward-thinking Legal Service at the Council as a Housing Disrepair Officer.The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:<ul>
<li>Proven experience of handling housing disrepair claims.</li>
<li>The ability to advise confidently in accurate spoken and written English</li>
<li>IT literate including Word, Excel and familiar with the use of case management systems</li>
<li>Be a team player, enthusiastic, reliable, conscientious and able to work to instructions</li>
<li>Excellent interpersonal and communications skills</li>
<li>Able to act on your own initiative and demonstrate a problem-solving approach.</li>
</ul> You will provide advice to our repairs department on liability and quantum in cases. You will work with the repairs team and other departments to defend, where appropriate, claims against the Council and in other cases to negotiate to achieve the best outcome.You will be willing to travel across the borough for business needs.We offer a unique and attractive working environment in the heart of Welwyn Garden City, flexible working arrangements, access to electric pool cars, as well as the Local Government benefits including pension scheme and generous annual leave allowance.If you are interested in working in an ambitious authority, working collaboratively with dedicated officers, and to help deliver a great service, we want to hear from you. Closing date for applications is 6 July 2025 Assessments will be held on 14/15 July 2025 Interviews will be held on 22/23 July 2025 Keywords: welwyn hatfield, legal services, law, housing disrepair, case management, local government

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council

Housing Disrepair Officer (RP0135)

Job Title: Assistant HR Officer Starting Salary: £26,835 opportunity to progress to £30,060 pa per annum (pro rata for part time) – pay award pending Hours: 37.0 Location: Stevenage Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Resources<h4>About the team</h4>This is an exciting opportunity to join the Transactions Management Team. as an Assistant HR Officer supporting the delivery of a consistent, high-quality payroll and contract production service to Schools, Academies, Council departments and traded companies.This role forms part of an experienced, dedicated team, who work in a fast-paced environment.<h4>About the role</h4>A key part of this role is to process payroll changes in the SAP system including new starters and contractual changes to terms and conditions. You will also be responsible for the production of contracts of employment and contract variation letters.Covering both Schools and Non Schools, you will have an allocation of work and be responsible for ensuring deadlines are met. You will ensure all system changes are accurate by carrying out a validation exercise.The successful candidate will also be involved in the monthly net pay checking before the final payroll signoff.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Experience in working with Microsoft applications.</li><li>Excellent organisation skills and attention to detail.</li><li>Ability to prioritise workloads to meet deadlines.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Knowledge of local government terms and conditions</li><li>Experience of SAP system would be an advantage.</li></ul>This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to enhance their existing HR and Admin skills in a Local Government environment with a diverse range of terms and conditions. This is the perfect role for an organised, pro-active individual, with strong admin skills looking to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Business Support Services, level BUS7 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles: Business support servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Diane.Singleton@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Diane.Singleton@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date:23rd June 2025Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Assistant HR Officer

Job Title: Customer Coordinator Starting Salary: £26,835 progressing to £30,060 per annum – pay award pending Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Stevenage Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Adult Care Services<h4>About the team</h4>We have a great opportunity for Customer Coordinators to join our Connected Lives Gateway Service for both Older People and Adults with Disabilities. This service aims to prevent, reduce and delay need by ensuring people access a wide range of information/advice, intervention, and support at the right time and in the most uncomplicated way possible.The Gateway Connections team is a hybrid office/home working telephone and virtual contact team all about working preventatively with adults who need information, advice, and support to stay independent in their own homes for longer. The multi-disciplinary team works with Social Workers and Occupational Therapists and other professionals to achieve the best outcomes for people of Hertfordshire.Applying HCC’s Connected Lives assessment framework, Gateway Connections work with citizens focusing on what the person wants to achieve – their outcomes. We explore personal strengths, their family and friends’ support networks, and using expert knowledge we connect people with things that will help individuals and families to get on with their lives, achieving prevention, reducing or delaying the need for statutory provision of care services.We work collaboratively with our operational links in the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise preventative strategy, Herts Help, and social prescribing. Relationships will also be developed with Hertfordshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) Single Point of Access, the Frailty single point of contact, &amp; Health partners.<h4>About the role</h4>You will promote and support a strength-based approach to all interventions to maximise independence, health, and well-being by offering opportunities to prevent, delay or reduce the need for Adult Social Care. This will require you to apply your creativity working with residents to ensure their safety and continued independence. Your knowledge of local services to support people to access appropriate community resources is also crucial as will working alongside our visiting CCOs, Social Workers and Occupational therapists.You will work successfully with partners and many other agencies for the benefit of citizens.We have excellent training opportunities to support your continuing professional development, and a comprehensive benefits package offered through Herts Rewards.We are a flexible team that promotes HCCs Ways of Working protocols.<h4>About you</h4>Essential<ul><li>Previous experience in a Social Care setting</li><li>Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team</li><li>Previous experience communicating with vulnerable adults</li><li>Previous experience in customer services involving vulnerable adults</li><li>Empathic and patient when dealing with vulnerable adults</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Knowledge of Social Care legislation such as Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC7 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:hayley.clancy@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">hayley.clancy@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: TBCBenefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Customer Coordinator

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £25,183 - £25,992 a year pro rata Hours per week: 27.75 Contract type: PermanentDo you have a passion for making a real difference in the lives of children and young people with additional needs? Are you caring, reliable, and ready to work as part of a dynamic, supportive team? If so, we’d love to hear from you!As a Short Breaks Worker (Nights), you will play a vital role in providing safe, nurturing overnight care and support for children and young people with additional needs. Working at our dedicated Hub and occasionally within the community, you'll offer tailored short breaks that give children positive experiences while offering respite to families and carers.What You'll Do<ul><li>Support young people with a variety of needs across residential, day care, parenting support and club activities.</li><li>Communicate sensitively and effectively with children, families and professionals.</li><li>Respond to challenging behaviours calmly, knowing when to seek support.</li><li>Undertake care and domestic tasks including personal care, manual handling, and administering medication (after training).</li><li>Maintain accurate records and contribute to care plans and reviews.</li><li>Work as part of a committed multi-disciplinary team while also using your initiative when working independently.</li><li>Build strong, trusting relationships with families and professionals alike.</li></ul>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>We’re looking for someone who:<ul><li>Has experience working with children (paid or voluntary).</li><li>Communicates clearly and compassionately, both verbally and in writing.</li><li>Understands and respects the challenges faced by children with additional needs and their families.</li><li>Is aware of discrimination and its impact on young people.</li><li>Is willing to work towards a Level 3 in Caring for Children.</li><li>Can travel across the borough and work occasional lone shifts in the community or in family homes.</li><li>Is ready to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.</li></ul>Why Join Luton Council?<ul><li>Be part of a friendly, supportive team that values diversity and inclusion.</li><li>Access to professional development and training opportunities.</li><li>Play a meaningful role in shaping the future for local children and their families.</li></ul>Ready to take the next step in your care career? Apply today and help us build a brighter future for Luton’s young people.<h2>About us</h2>Our ambitious&nbsp;Luton 2040 Vision&nbsp;– that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that&nbsp;reflects the diversity of our borough<h2>Application Process</h2>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority. On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received. <h2>Benefits</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: - From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade - Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave - Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area - Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant - Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility) - Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home - Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns - Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways - Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons - Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel<h2>How to apply</h2>We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out! Our ‘How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application:&nbsp;<a href="https://m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/Jobs_and_careers/recruitment/Pages/How-to-apply.aspx" target="_blank">How to apply</a><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1520869&amp;ptId=11406" target="_blank">download: Short Breaks Worker L3 JD&amp;PS.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1520870&amp;ptId=11406" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Luton Borough Council

Short Breaks Worker - Nights

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £97,746 - £103,605 a year plus £3990 car benefit allowance Hours per week: As and when required Contract type: PermanentAre you ready to lead a bold, values-driven housing agenda and shape the future of housing in one of the UK’s most diverse and dynamic towns? Luton Council is seeking a Director of Housing to lead and transform high-performing, customer-focused services across housing operations, needs and homelessness playing a pivotal role in delivering our ambitious Luton 2040 vision to eradicate poverty, reduce inequality, and ensure access to good quality, affordable homes in a vibrant, forward-thinking town. As Director of Housing, you will be the Council’s strategic and operational lead for all housing functions, with responsibility for a £22 million budget, 7,700 council homes, and services supporting our 225,000 residents including more than 1,100 in temporary accommodation.You will be accountable for:•Fulfilling all statutory housing duties, including homelessness prevention, HRA business planning, and compliance with key legislation and regulation.•Driving transformation across homelessness, housing management and temporary accommodation, with a strong emphasis on tenant satisfaction, service excellence and financial sustainability.•Advising and working with elected Members to shape strategy, policy and delivery aligned to Luton 2040.•Leading effective engagement with tenants, leaseholders and community panels to ensure inclusive and responsive services.•Working collaboratively with the Director of Property and Housing Delivery to ensure tenants and leaseholders receive good value and effective repairs, asset and estate management services•Act as Board Member on our wholly owned company Foxhall Homes to ensure affordable housing delivery and the effective sourcing and acquisition of temporary accommodation. Acting as Luton’s housing ambassador locally, sub-regionally and nationally.This is a role with real impact, addressing poverty, contributing to climate goals through sustainable homes, and improving wellbeing for some of the town’s most vulnerable residents.<h2>About you</h2>We are looking for a housing leader with:•Significant senior experience in local authority housing services, with a strong understanding of the Housing Act, HRA, and regulatory frameworks.•A track record of transformation, innovation and delivering improved outcomes in complex housing environments.•Strategic vision combined with operational grip – able to manage risk, assure compliance, and inspire large multidisciplinary teams.•Political astuteness and the ability to influence and collaborate across organisational and sector boundaries.•A strong personal commitment to inclusion, social justice and improving life chances.Join us and be part of a council that is determined to make a lasting difference.<h2>About us</h2>Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision.<h2>Application Process</h2>For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact our retained consultant at Penna:Bruna Varante on 07858 306725 or email: <a href="mailto:bruna.varante@penna.com" target="_blank">bruna.varante@penna.com</a> Ali Tasker on 07514 728114 or email: <a href="mailto:ali.tasker@penna.com" target="_blank">ali.tasker@penna.com</a> Amin Aziz – 07709 514141 or email <a href="mailto:amin.aziz@penna.com" target="_blank">amin.aziz@penna.com</a>On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received. <h2>Benefits</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: - From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade - Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave - Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area - Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant - Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility) - Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home - Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns - Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways - Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons - Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel<h2>How to apply</h2>To apply for this role, please click the link below:<a href="https://execroles.penna.com/" target="_blank">https://execroles.penna.com/</a>Closing date: 26th June 2025Longlist Interviews: 2nd July 2025 Final Interviews: 17th July 2025We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out! Our ‘How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application: <a href="https://m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/Jobs_and_careers/recruitment/Pages/How-to-apply.aspx" target="_blank">How to apply</a><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1549527&amp;ptId=11411" target="_blank">download: Cover Sheet.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1549528&amp;ptId=11411" target="_blank">download: How to Apply.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1549529&amp;ptId=11411" target="_blank">download: Welcome Letter.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1549530&amp;ptId=11411" target="_blank">download: Director of Housing JD.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Director of Housing

Job Title: Qualified Childrens Consultant Social Worker Starting Salary: £46,731per annum + £6,924 market enhanced payment, progressing to £51,802 per annum + £6,768 market enhanced payment PLUS £1k one off welcome payment* Hours: 37 Location: Base locations in Stevenage and Apsley. Whilst you will have a base, each team has a geographic area they cover which will require regular access to a vehicle in order to travel to meetings. Contract Type: Permanent / Secondment/FTC - 1 year Directorate: Childrens ServicesAll roles are full time and permanent unless otherwise stated below under 'about the role'<h4>About the service</h4>At Hertfordshire County Council, we believe that the children and young people in our care deserve the best. And that means ensuring the social workers who work alongside them are trained, supported, and highly motivated.As an innovative authority, we are committed to developing motivational social work practice and you will be trained to work in this way. You will be working at the forefront of best practice to deliver first class support to vulnerable children and families which will expose you to managing complex and diverse caseloads.By changing our approach to families, they are changing their approach to us and we are managing to keep far more children at home safely with their families. With dedicated Diversity &amp; Inclusion strategy and focus groups, we promote diversity and inclusion across the delivery of services and within our workforce.We will offer a stimulating working environment, regular supervision meetings and training opportunities to help you to reach your full potential with the assistance and guidance of our specialist L&amp;D teams. The pandemic has brought about changes in the way we work and having learnt from this and from feedback from our staff and communities, we are embedding important principles around ‘Our Way Forward’. The overarching vision for Children’s Services is that we work in a ‘flexible and balanced’ way with a focus on ‘continuous improvement’; this is underpinned by a ‘mix and blend’ approach by adopting hybrid ways of working, balancing the need for collaborative workspaces with the right technology for staff to work from home and touchdown areas where this is right for you and for our families.<h4>About the role</h4>Each Team is made up of; a Team Manager, Consultant Social Worker(s), Senior Practitioners, Social Workers, Children's Practitioners and Family Practitioners. This role will include holding a small caseload of complex work and supports development into a management role in the future. This will include conducting supervision meetings and supporting other members of the team and providing management cover in the Team Manager’s absence.<h4>About you</h4>We are pleased to offer sponsorship of eligible roles that met the UKV&amp;I requirements for candidates who currently reside in the UK at the time of application.It is essential that all Consultant Social workers who apply have the following:<ul><li>Qualified and Social Work England Registered</li><li>Experience of staff supervision and management</li><li>Comprehensive knowledge of the challenges associate with working with Children and their Families</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Knowledge of legislation, guidance, policy, and procedures</li><li>Proficient in the use of Microsoft IT package</li><li>Full UK Driving Licence</li><li>Regular Access to a vehicle</li></ul>Please note there may be additional specific criteria depending on the team.This job role is within the Health and Social Care, level 12 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo read more about&nbsp;our service and opportunities available visit our&nbsp;Childrens Social Work pageRecruitment timeline: we are checking applications regularly and will arrange ad hoc interviews - please check your emails for updates.Benefits of working for us &nbsp;Additional Benefits for Social Work roles include:<ul><li>Monthly Market Enhanced Payment</li><li>One off £1k Welcome Payment* (terms &amp; conditions apply)</li><li>Lease Car Scheme</li><li>Up to £6 relocation expenses</li><li>Hybrid working model</li><li>5 Days additional annual leave entitlement</li><li>SWE Registration Fee paid</li></ul><h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.<h4>Additional information</h4>Sponsorship We are pleased to offer sponsorship of eligible roles that met the UKV&amp;I requirements for candidates who currently reside in the UK at the time of application.Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). 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