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<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>About the job</h2>Salary: £53,460 to £56,681 per year plus £3,203 car benefit allowance plus up to £4,000 Market Rate Supplement Hours per week: 37 Contract type: PermanentWe have an exciting opportunity available within our legal team where you will assist in making sure an efficient, effective and economic legal service is delivered to the Council, its Executive, Committees, Sub Committees, departments and its wholly owned companies.Working within the property planning and Contracts team, you will conduct and manage a mixed caseload of commercial contracts, procurement and governance related work.<h2>About you</h2>We are looking for an experienced lawyer with a broad range of good commercial contracts and procurement experience, ideally within a local government/public sector context.You must be able to demonstrate significant experience of undertaking complex legal work in commercial contracts and procurement and have a sound understanding of the applicable legal framework.The post holder must be capable of working under pressure, taking initiative and adopting proactive approaches to deliver a fast and efficient service and must be able to perform legal work with minimum supervision.You must be able to communicate at all levels clearly and concisely, providing professional and commercial advice to a wide range of clients within the Council.You must be a UK qualified Solicitor or Barrister or Fellow of CILEX with substantial relevant post qualification experience and hold a practicing certificate with a minimum of six years plus post qualification experience.Please ensure your supporting statement demonstrates your experience and knowledge in order for your application to be considered.<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: <a href="https://jobs.luton.gov.uk/how-to-apply/" target="_blank">https://jobs.luton.gov.uk/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=1228931&amp;ptId=12107" target="_blank">download: JD M5 Solicitor -Senior Contract Solicitor 14.10.21 FINAL (1).pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1228932&amp;ptId=12107" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer (1) (3).pdf</a></li></ul>





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Luton Borough Council

Senior Solicitor -  Contracts and Procurement

About the roleThe vision for Children's Services is 'We will be our best, so every child can be their best' and we are committed to ensuring families, children and young people have the information, guidance and support they require to flourish. This exciting new role is a commitment to dedicating high quality information, guidance and support to local families, professionals and members of the community. As required by the Childcare Act 2006, the Local Authority have a duty to provide information, advice and assistance to families. This service is provided via the Family Information Service and SEND Local Offer. The Family Information Service (FIS) and SEND Local Offer provide free impartial information, advice and assistance to parents, prospective parents, carers, children, young people and other professionals on any services that may be of relevant to children and families in North Northamptonshire. The post holder will work closely with the Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) Manager ensuring the Digital Front Door provides an up to date and accurate impartial service to all children and families in North Northamptonshire. Delivering a specialised service ensuring families and stakeholders are engaged with, and enabled to make informed and effective use of the service and digital facility. For an informal discussion, email <a href="mailto:Chelsea.Delaney@northnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">Chelsea.Delaney@northnorthants.gov.uk</a>. Interviews will be held on 15 January 2026.What will you be doing?As an Information, Advice and Guidance Officer you will provide high quality customer service to local families, professionals and members of the community as you facilitate up-to-date information and guidance on the range of local services, childcare, activities and opportunities within North Northamptonshire in line with the statutory duties.You will provide high quality administrative support, collecting and verifying data held on local providers and activities is accurate and up to date. When answering queries from professionals and members of the public you will record any confidential information you receive in accordance with the Data Protection Act and the GDPR.(please see job description and personal specification for more detail)About youThe right candidate for this role will be passionate about improving services for Children, Young People and Families of North Northamptonshire. You will be a self-starter who is curious and inquisitive, with exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal with excellent active listening skills.A highly motivated and keen learner who thrives with new challenges and likes seeking new opportunities, you will be highly competent with IT (Microsoft Office, Teams) and confident with management of websites and social media. An excellent team player and ready to build relationships at all levels of our organisation and within a diverse community. You will be highly adaptable and capable of working well within a busy and fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will be resourceful, able to self-direct and use your own initiative.Our BenefitsHere at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people. You’ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think!Why choose us?We offer a vibrant working environment with:<ul><li>a competitive salary</li><li>a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.</li><li>lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council</li><li>generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days</li><li>hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.</li></ul>We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.About usOur values define who we are and how we operate, by forming the foundation for how we interact with our customers, colleagues and provide our services. They are also at the forefront of our decision making and delivery and are:Customer-focused Respectful Efficient Supportive TrustworthyOur Key CommitmentsOur key commitments help ensure that the priorities we make, now and in the future, maintain the necessary breadth of focus in those areas that we believe matter most.We are proud to be a recognised Disability Confident Employer and is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.North Northamptonshire Council re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant in June 2024 which highlights the Council’s pledge to support the Armed Forces community. The council obtained the silver status award for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) and we are now currently working towards achieving Gold status.Further information can be found at Jobs and careers | North Northamptonshire Council (northnorthants.gov.uk)





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North Northamptonshire Council

Information, Advice and Guidance Officer

About the roleDo you make a real difference to the lives of children and young people?We are very proud of our effective, friendly and supportive service, and you will be working alongside other committed professionals to maintain high standards. We are significantly involved in leading the current drive within the LA to maximise inclusion in our local educational settings. We are currently leading on developing and co-producing a strategy for all schools to be trained in relational approaches and trauma informed practice and to embed these in their policies and practice. And we have 4 Specialist Senior Educational Psychologists in post leading on developing inclusive practice: for children with a social worker; for children in the early years; for children who are neurodiverse; and for children who are at risk of social exclusion.You’ll deliver a psychological service through consultation and working with individual and groups of children, parents and carers, schools and early years providers, the local authority and partner agencies.This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people, through addressing more smartly the increased demand in accessing ours and related services.What will you be doing?As part of the management team, you will contribute leadership and psychological consultation to the local authority – especially regarding its current priorities.You’ll manage and give professional support and supervision to the area team of educational psychologists; and act as the representative of the Principal Educational Psychologist.You will decide on the appropriate form of area response to requests for service involvement, including critical incidents; and manage the delivery of Psychological Services to the locality area.Alongside management and leadership role, the SEP will provide generic work for up to 40% of their time.About youAs a fully qualified educational psychologist you will have: <ul><li>An Honours Degree in Psychology or equivalent qualification giving Graduate Basis for Registration with the British Psychological Society</li><li>Significant experience of working with children &amp; young people</li><li>· Successfully followed a course of specific post graduate professional training as an educational psychologist recognised for registration with the Health &amp; Care Professions Council.</li></ul>You will have significant experience as an Educational Psychologist and experience of managing professionals or projects.You will have in-depth knowledge of the statutory framework which guides the work of educational psychologists will.You will be able to demonstrate evidence of a commitment to maximise educational achievement &amp; inclusion and the ability to demonstrate initiative and innovation.You’ll have leadership skills and the ability to provide a balance of support and challenge to others. Our BenefitsHere at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people. You’ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think!Why choose us?We offer a vibrant working environment with:<ul><li>a competitive salary</li><li>a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.</li><li>lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council</li><li>generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days</li><li>hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.</li></ul>We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.About usOur values define who we are and how we operate, by forming the foundation for how we interact with our customers, colleagues and provide our services. They are also at the forefront of our decision making and delivery and are:Customer-focused Respectful Efficient Supportive TrustworthyOur Key CommitmentsOur key commitments help ensure that the priorities we make, now and in the future, maintain the necessary breadth of focus in those areas that we believe matter most.We are proud to be a recognised Disability Confident Employer and is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.North Northamptonshire Council re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant in June 2024 which highlights the Council’s pledge to support the Armed Forces community. The council obtained the silver status award for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) and we are now currently working towards achieving Gold status.Further information can be found at Jobs and careers | North Northamptonshire Council (northnorthants.gov.uk)





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Senior Educational Psychologist 

Job Title: Family Practitioner - Family Safeguarding Starting Salary: £34,433 progressing to £37,280 pa Hours: 37.0 Location: Stevenage with travel in the East of Hertfordshire Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>Within our Children’s Services, continuous improvement is part of our DNA – we are always looking for how we can do things better to achieve positive outcomes for our children, young people and families.We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic, and committed individual to be a Family Practitioner. This position will be based in Family Safeguarding East.<h4>About the role</h4>Family Practitioners deliver parenting programmes and support children and young people who meet the defined criteria for a Child in Need assessment and support.Each Family Practitioner will an agreed number of children and families assigned to them under the close guidance, direction, support and oversight of the Team Manager and Consultant Social Worker.&nbsp;Working closely with the children, parents, extended family and partner agencies,&nbsp; you will contribute to the development of the overall service as part of each team.In this varied role which will see you:<ul><li>Visit children and families to gather information about their needs, strengths, wishes and feelings alongside partner agencies and information already held.</li><li>Complete genograms, ecomaps and chronologies with families to inform assessment and support networks.</li><li>Gather and analyse information in partnership with parents and carers from non-resident parents, extended family and partner agencies.</li><li>Utilise assessment and intervention tools to assess needs and strengths as well as motivate, strengthen and support families through change.</li><li>Compile and analyse all the information gathered within a Child and Family Assessment/Family Safeguarding Parenting programme and develop a recommended plan alongside the family and your line manager.</li><li>Ensure that the work you undertake with families is recorded in an accurate and timely way onto the children’s electronic case records (LCS).</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>We are looking for candidates who meet the below essential criteria:<ul><li>Previous working experience where interaction with children and families has been a major part of the role i.e. Teaching assistants, youth support workers, nursery workers, Children’s Practitioners, s, family centre workers etc.</li><li>A working knowledge of safeguarding thresholds would be helpful but training will be given.</li><li>An ability to relay accurate information/concerns in a timely and sensitive way.</li><li>The drive, passion and flexibility to offer families a high-quality service.</li><li>Secure knowledge and the confidence to recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns and issues.</li><li>Ability to collate and analyse information to produce high quality assessments, action plans and reports with support from the Team CSW and Manager.</li><li>Full UK driving licence and access to vehicle.</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 <a href="mailto:Debbie.OBrien@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Debbie.OBrien@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: w/c 15/12 to be confirmedBenefits 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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Hertfordshire County Council

Family Practitioner - Family Safeguarding

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here:&nbsp;<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><h2>About the role</h2>Do you have an interest in safeguarding children in education as well as experience of multi agency working across complex environments?The position is based at One Angel Square Northampton and the applicant may be expected to work at external sites, some homeworking may be available. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Children and Adults Barred List check. West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.<h2>Additional information</h2>It would be helpful if you have:<ul><li>Experience of working within a safeguarding or education setting</li><li>A good understanding of education and safeguarding guidance and legislation</li><li>A degree in a relevant subject or a professional qualification at similar level</li><li>Good organisational skills and team working&nbsp;.</li><li>An excellent customer manner, strong verbal and written communicative skills and the desire to make a positive impact.</li><li>Be able to work without supervision, managing your own workload ensuring a smooth efficient service for our team and customers alike.</li></ul>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.If you have any questions relating to this role&nbsp; Please email: <a href="mailto:Debbie.carrie@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">Debbie.Carrie@westnorthants.gov.uk</a><h2>Company information</h2>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;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.

Education Safeguarding Project Officer

Job Title: Assistant Locality Manager Starting Salary: £34,433 progressing to £37,280 per annum Hours: 37 Location: Borehamwood Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Adult Care Services<h4>About the team</h4>We have exciting opportunity at Borehamwood and Cranborne Place Day Services. We are currently seeking a highly motivated and committed individual to join our management team. In this role, you will be working across two services and in a highly supportive team, in which your motivation and strategic planning ability will be vital.&nbsp; We support adults with learning disabilities and provide experiences and opportunities designed in collaboration with the people we support with a can-do attitude, building positive relationships, maintaining or improving their independence and developing a sense of belonging. Our team is collaborative, supportive, and committed to continuous improvement. We value each member’s contribution and encourage innovation in how we deliver care working alongside the people we support.<h4>About the role</h4>The Day Service Assistant Locality Manager will help lead the team to ensure we provide a high-quality day opportunities and work placements to the people we support. They will support the Deputy Locality Manager to achieve this, through robust quality monitoring to ensure legal and regulatory compliance, financial stability through effective budgeting and financial management, whilst providing hands on supervision and management.We are looking for professional, creative, positive and passionate person to help provide support in our Day Services across Hertfordshire.  We are a progressive and aspirational team and wish to provide Therapeutic and purposeful opportunities to those that live within Hertfordshire.Hertfordshire Day Services offer opportunities for people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, age related conditions, mental health problems and other special needs to live, learn and work with others of all abilities in an atmosphere of mutual care and respect.<h4>About you</h4>We’re looking for someone with energy and drive to help lead our in-house day services through an exciting period of change. You’ll work closely with colleagues across the County Council, using your problem-solving skills and creativity to guide and support your team. Strong communication, IT skills, and the ability to think on your feet are key, along with a willingness to learn and help others grow. If you’re ready to build trust, share ideas, and make a real difference in a dynamic, forward-thinking service, we’d love to hear from you.Essential:<ul><li>Health and Social Care RQF Level 4 or the ability to meet requirement to complete RQF Level 4 (if not already held)</li><li>A minimum of 1 year experience working in a social care or related setting (e.g., education or health)</li><li>A good standard of numeracy, literacy and IT skills&nbsp;</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 <a href="mailto:nicole.woodgate@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">nicole.woodgate@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: week commencing 15 December 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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Assistant Locality Manager

Job Title: Adolescent Practitioner Starting Salary: £34,434 progressing to £37,280 per annum Hours: 37.0 Location: Hertfordshire Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>If you are passionate about working with children, young people and their families, working as a team to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you!Family is at the heart of our work in Hertfordshire. Our goal is to support children and young people in care to reunite with their families where it’s safe and in their best interests. The Family Safeguarding Children in Care (FSCIC) Phase 2 Team, part of the Family Safeguarding Service, was launched in 2022 to extend our successful Family Safeguarding model into the Children Looked After Service. Following its success, it is now a core part of our work. Our multi-disciplinary team uses Motivational Interviewing to help parents make positive changes. We bring together specialists in mental health, substance misuse, domestic abuse, neurodiversity, and trauma, alongside social workers, adolescent practitioners, and life coaches. We provide intensive, trauma-informed support for young people aged 10–18 who are at risk of entering care, returning home after family breakdown, or facing exploitation and complex mental health challenges. Learn more about Hertfordshire’s Family Safeguarding model: <a href="http://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/familysafeguarding&amp;nbsp" target="_blank">www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/familysafeguarding&amp;nbsp</a>;<h4>About the role</h4>You will work directly with parents/carers and children who are in care/at the edge of care, to achieve agreed goals through coaching, parenting intervention and applying relationship-based practice.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Work directly with children and young people aged 10 years old and above and their families.</li><li>Be skilled and experienced in supporting them to manage intrafamilial and extra familial risks, including criminal and sexual child exploitation.</li><li>Engage effectively with vulnerable and challenging young people who are in care/at the edge of care.</li><li>Use skills including coaching, parenting intervention and applying relationship-based practice to support them to live at home with their families.</li><li>Work alongside multi-disciplinary experts and be trained in Motivational Interviewing, a counselling approach that creates confidence in parents to change their behaviours that cause harm.</li><li>Through working intensively with children, young people and their carers and people who are of significance to them, you will need to manage high levels of challenge and work with resistance. Build positive relationships with children, young people and their families based on their individual needs; responding to their heritage, neuro diversity, learning style and how they self-identify.</li><li>Make referrals to other professionals in the team such as recovery workers, healthy relationship workers and psychological therapists.</li><li>Record all of your work in our case management system, ensuring that case records are accurate and up to date.</li><li>Develop positive relationships with professionals and partner agencies to ensure that children and families receive the best possible service at the right time.</li><li>Work flexibly to respond to the needs of the children, young people and families, being guided by the times they need support, including the need to work in the evenings and weekends.</li></ul>Work pattern:We offer flexibility to ensure families get the support they need. This role includes some evening and weekend work within extended service hours (weekdays 9am–10pm, weekends 2pm–10pm), which will involve working approximately 1 evening a week and 1 weekend day a month.<h4>About you</h4>No formal qualifications are required for the role, you will receive Motivational Interviewing training, NVR training and ARC training.Previous experience of working with children and families is desirable.Essential:<ul><li>Experience and understanding of case management including assessment, action planning and reviews</li><li>Experience of planning, delivering and evaluating support activities for and with young people and their carers</li><li>Knowledge of the issues affecting young people at risk of Child Exploitation</li><li>Knowledge and understanding of Equality and Diversity Issues</li><li>Knowledge of child development and adolescents, social, emotional and mental health needs.</li><li>Ability to engage effectively with vulnerable and challenging young people in a variety of settings and to achieve positive outcomes with them</li><li>Full driving Licence and regular access to a vehicle.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies relating to this service user group.</li><li>Relevant professional qualification in Youth/Community work, Social Care, Health or Education.</li></ul>This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative and passionate team who are achieving real change and positive outcomes for children in care and families of Hertfordshire.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 <a href="mailto:Joanne.Marsh@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Joanne.Marsh@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: 13th &amp; 14th January 2026Benefits 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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Adolescent Practitioner

Job Title: Life Coaches Starting Salary: £34,434 progressing to £37,280 per annum per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37.0 Location: Countywide Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>If you are passionate about working with children, young people and their families, working as a team to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you! Family is at the heart of our work in Hertfordshire. Our goal is to support children and young people in care to reunite with their families where it’s safe and in their best interests. The Family Safeguarding Children in Care (FSCIC) Phase 2 Team, part of the Family Safeguarding Service, was launched in 2022 to extend our successful Family Safeguarding model into the Children Looked After Service. Following its success, it is now a core part of our work. Our multi-disciplinary team uses Motivational Interviewing to help parents make positive changes. We bring together specialists in mental health, substance misuse, domestic abuse, neurodiversity, and trauma, alongside social workers, adolescent practitioners, and life coaches. We provide intensive, trauma-informed support for young people aged 10–18 who are at risk of entering care, returning home after family breakdown, or facing exploitation and complex mental health challenges. Learn more about Hertfordshire’s Family Safeguarding model: <a href="http://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/familysafeguarding" target="_blank">www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/familysafeguarding</a><h4>About the role</h4>We have several exciting opportunities to join our newly formed hub, bringing together the Reunification Team and Edge of Care Team.In this role, you’ll work directly with parents of children in care or at risk of entering care, helping them achieve positive change through coaching, parenting interventions, and relationship-based practice. You’ll receive specialist training in Non-Violent Resistance and be part of a service that values professional growth and development.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Work directly with children and young people (10+) and their families to achieve agreed goals through coaching, parenting interventions, and relationship-based practice.</li><li>Conduct weekly home visits to support progress and improve outcomes.</li><li>Develop expertise in non-violent resistance to address challenging behaviours linked to trauma, such as aggression, self-harm, and substance misuse.</li><li>Deliver interventions through individual and group sessions, promoting positive relationships and de-escalation strategies.</li><li>Provide practical support, including housing applications, benefit claims, and establishing routines.</li><li>Facilitate sessions that strengthen parent-child connections and offer constructive feedback.</li><li>Make referrals to specialist colleagues and partner agencies as needed.</li><li>Maintain accurate case records and attend relevant meetings.</li><li>Build strong professional relationships to ensure timely, effective support for families.</li><li>Work flexibly, including evenings and weekends, to meet the needs of children and families.</li></ul>We offer flexibility to ensure families get the support they need. This role includes some evening and weekend work within extended service hours (weekdays 9am–10pm, weekends 2pm–10pm), which will involve working approximately 1 evening a week and 1 weekend day a month. <h4>About you</h4>There are no formal qualifications are required for the role, and you will receive Motivational Interviewing training, NVR training and ARC training.&nbsp;Essential:<ul><li>Experience and understanding of case management including assessment, action planning and reviews.</li><li>Experience of planning, delivering and evaluating support activities for and with young people and their carers.</li><li>Knowledge of the issues affecting young people at risk of Child Exploitation</li><li>Knowledge and understanding of Equality and Diversity Issues.</li><li>Knowledge of child development and adolescents, social, emotional and mental health needs.</li><li>Ability to engage effectively with vulnerable and challenging young people in a variety of settings and to achieve positive outcomes with them.</li><li>Diving License and access to a vehicle.&nbsp;</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies relating to this service user group.</li><li>Relevant professional qualification in Youth/Community work, Social Care, Health or Education.</li><li>Previous experience of working with children and families.&nbsp;</li></ul> We have several exciting opportunities available for passionate professionals who want to make a real difference for children, young people, and families. As part of our innovative, multi-disciplinary service, you’ll help shape brighter futures and deliver life-changing support. If you’re ready to take on a rewarding role where every day counts, apply today and be part of something that truly matters.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 <a href="mailto:Jenna.Keen@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Jenna.Keen@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: 13th and 14th January Benefits 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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<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £39,152 - £41,771 a year plus £5,000 market supplement and £963 essential car user allowance (subject to criteria) Hours per week: 37 Contract type: PermanentThe Adult Social Care Division exists to promote the independence, inclusion and wellbeing of all adults with social care needs. We are driven by a clear purpose:<ul><li>Empowering people to have control over their lives</li><li>Supporting adults to live safe, healthy and fulfilled lives</li><li>Ensuring individuals play an active role in a stronger, more prosperous community</li><li>Enabling people to access the support they need to live as independently as they choose</li></ul>In this pivotal role within our Discharge and Rehabilitation Team, you will:<ol><li>Receive and coordinate complex referrals, undertaking assessments including AMHP, BIA and carers assessments.</li><li>Coach, mentor and develop Social Care Assessors, guiding best practice in assessment, support planning and review processes.</li><li>Shape the future of adult social care services, influencing service design and driving innovation across the division.</li></ol>This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact, lead practice excellence, and be part of a dedicated multi-disciplinary team committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred support.Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>You are an experienced, motivated and forward-thinking professional who is passionate about delivering outstanding social care. You will bring:<ul><li>Demonstrable post-qualifying experience in the social or health care field</li><li>Proven background in coaching, mentoring and developing others</li><li>Experience working with complex or challenging cases, with crisis intervention skills and an understanding of risk and vulnerability</li><li>A strong customer-focused approach, with knowledge of diverse adult client groups</li><li>Experience of advocacy, user involvement and supporting people to shape their own care and support plans</li></ul>Skills &amp; Competencies<ul><li>Dynamic, self-motivated and innovative, with the ability to manage your own workload effectively</li><li>Ability to undertake AMHP and/or BIA assessments</li><li>Skilled in quality assurance and service evaluation</li><li>Strong collaborator who promotes multi-disciplinary working to maximise resources and reduce duplication</li><li>Capability to advise, guide, supervise and coach Social Care Assessors, including evaluating priorities and offering sound and creative casework solutions</li><li>Able to make professional judgements, accept accountability and negotiate resources in a multi-disciplinary setting</li><li>Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to remain effective during periods of high pressure and competing priorities</li><li>Commitment to ongoing reflection and professional development</li></ul>Qualifications <ul><li>BSc, DipSW, CQSW, or equivalent recognised by Social Work England</li><li>Post-qualifying training in a relevant area</li><li>Current registration with Social Work England (or equivalent professional body)</li></ul><h2>About us</h2>Our ambitious 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.<h2>Additional information</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: <ul><li>From 25&nbsp;to 32&nbsp;days’ annual leave:&nbsp;linked to length of service and grade</li><li>Buying annual leave scheme:&nbsp;buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li><li>Career Pathways:&nbsp;step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li><li>Pension scheme:&nbsp;with generous employer contributions of up to&nbsp;20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li><li>Generous relocation package:&nbsp;up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme:&nbsp;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</li><li>Work/life balance:&nbsp;flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns</li><li>Training and support:&nbsp;unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li><li>Staff offers:&nbsp;includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li><li>Arriva Travel Club:&nbsp;great value savings on local bus travel</li><li>Friday Funday Socials -&nbsp;One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li></ul><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=1667450&amp;ptId=12100" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1667451&amp;ptId=12100" target="_blank">download: Social Worker JD.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Job Title: Participation Worker Starting Salary: £31,536 progressing to £34,433 pa Hours: 37.0 Location: Hertfordshire Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>The Participation Team works to ensure that the voices of children, young people, and families are heard and acted upon at every level. We champion their involvement in shaping individual care plans and influencing wider service development. By building trusted relationships and creating meaningful opportunities for engagement, the team empowers young people and families who access Childrens Services to share their experiences and ideas. Our goal is to turn feedback into positive change, making services more responsive, inclusive, and effective.<h4>About the role</h4>This role is dedicated to advocating the voices of children, young people, and families, ensuring their views shape both individual care planning and broader service development. Working within the Participation Team, you will collaborate with children, young people and families in care, care leavers, and those subject to early help, Child in Need (CiN) and Child Protection (CP) plans.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Engagement &amp; Participation: Lead and support the CHICC (Children in Care Council) and other participation groups. Organise and deliver a variety of projects, events, and activities that engage children and young people across the service.</li><li>Consultation &amp; Influence: Use creative and age-appropriate consultation methods to gather views from a diverse range of children and young people. Ensure their voices are heard in statutory review meetings, including CP and CiN, groups, 1-2-1 visits, telephone consultation and events &amp; activities.</li><li>Community Building: Develop a representative community of young people, reflecting the diversity (e.g. age, disability, ethnicity, placement type).</li><li>Communication: Create and maintain youth-friendly communication tools, including multimedia content, surveys, and film projects. Produce monthly e-bulletins to keep staff informed and engaged with participation work. Make calls part of auditing in practice week, EHCP (Education and Health Care Plans) feedback calls and any other projects the Participation team have.</li><li>Collaboration &amp; Advocacy: Work closely with social workers and other professionals to ensure children and young people’s views are considered in service planning. Attend regional and national events to share best practices and learn from others.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Experience of working with Children, Young People and Families in a group setting.</li><li>Experience of providing high quality services to children, young people and their families.</li><li>Experience of successfully managing project meeting deadlines.</li><li>Demonstrable commitment to diversity and inclusion when working with and obtaining the views of children and families.</li><li>Good written, IT and organisational skills.</li><li>Excellent communication and leadership skills</li><li>Experience of working within a statutory setting with knowledge of the legislation that underpins safeguarding.</li><li>A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Experience of working within social care.</li><li>Experience of Liquid Logic Case Management Systems.</li></ul>In this role, you’ll have the chance to make a lasting impact by ensuring that the voices of children, young people, and families directly influence the services they rely on. Your work will help shape provision across HCC and partner organisations, including health, housing, and education, so that decisions are informed by real lived experiences. With the support of a dedicated team and access to ongoing training, you’ll play a vital part in creating positive change and improving outcomes for those who need it most.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 HSC8 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact eitherBrooke Donovan – Team manager <a href="mailto:Brooke.donovan@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Brooke.donovan@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> 07580 744286 or Lauren Penrose – Service Manager <a href="mailto:Lauren.penrose@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Lauren.penrose@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>Interview Date: 17th December in person at our Stevenage offices.Benefits 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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<h2>Job introduction</h2>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>.<h2>About the role</h2>Join West Northamptonshire Council and help make our community a great place to live, work, and thrive. As a Benefit Assessment Officer, you’ll play a vital role in supporting residents by ensuring Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction claims are processed accurately, fairly, and on time. This is a career where your attention to detail and commitment to people will make a real difference every day.<h2>Additional information</h2>You’re a clear and confident communicator who can support people with sensitivity, even in challenging situations. With strong attention to detail and the ability to manage a busy workload, you balance accuracy with empathy, ensuring vulnerable cases are handled with care. You bring sound judgment, initiative, and teamwork to everything you do, while also being comfortable working independently.&nbsp;Ideally, you’ll have experience interpreting complex legislation and assessing Housing Benefit or Council Tax Reduction claims, backed by proven literacy and numeracy skills. Above all, you value fairness, respect, and professionalism in every interaction.<h2>Company information</h2>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;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>.&nbsp;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.

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Join West Northamptonshire Council and help make our community a great place to live, work, and thrive. As a Benefit Assessment Officer, you’ll play a vital role in supporting residents by ensuring Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction claims are processed accurately, fairly, and on time. This is a career where your attention to detail and commitment to people will make a real difference every day.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? <ul><li>Assess and process Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction claims, including complex cases.</li><li>Provide clear, customer-focused advice on benefits and welfare reform.</li><li>Liaise with landlords, the DWP, and internal teams to ensure entitlements are correct and vulnerable clients are supported.</li><li>Identify and manage overpayments, fraud referrals, and maintain accurate Council Tax records.</li><li>Stay up to date with legislation and use IT systems effectively to deliver a high-quality service.</li></ul>About you You’re a clear and confident communicator who can support people with sensitivity, even in challenging situations. With strong attention to detail and the ability to manage a busy workload, you balance accuracy with empathy, ensuring vulnerable cases are handled with care. You bring sound judgment, initiative, and teamwork to everything you do, while also being comfortable working independently.&nbsp;Ideally, you’ll have experience interpreting complex legislation and assessing Housing Benefit or Council Tax Reduction claims, backed by proven literacy and numeracy skills. Above all, you value fairness, respect, and professionalism in every interaction.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;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>.&nbsp;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.

Job Title: SfYP My Future Coach Starting Salary: £31,537 progressing to £34,434 per annum pay award pending Hours: 37.0 Location: HertfordshireBased in Apsley, covering the South and West of Hertfordshire.The successful candidate will be out and about with some hybrid working. The work with the young people will be mainly face to face, as will the work with providers, colleges, employers and third sector organisations. Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>The Services for Young People (SfYP) Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Team provides a range of specialist services for young people (aged 13-25) with additional needs/SEND. This involves providing careers, information, advice, and guidance to support them in making positive decisions about their futures; maintenance of Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs) for those aged 16+ in further education and support to find paid employment or other positive activities.In Hertfordshire, we have developed the ‘My Future Programme’, which has been designed to support young people with EHCPs to progress through education, out of college and into adulthood.&nbsp; The programme is delivered by SfYP in partnership with all four Hertfordshire colleges.&nbsp;We are currently looking to recruit a full time Coach, to work with the colleges in the South &amp; West of the county. The key role of the Coach is to provide transition coaching assistance to young people with SEND who are moving on from college, into the next phase of their lives, working closely with parents/carers.<h4>About the role</h4>This role will require you to:<ul><li>Engage effectively with a caseload of young people with EHCPs, identified by the allocated colleges and SfYP CEIAG Advisers to provide transition coaching and support.</li><li>Work with college staff and SfYP staff to ensure that young people on caseload are supported appropriately to move into positive activities of interest when they leave college.</li><li>Support young people to take up positive activities, volunteering, or paid employment opportunities by using tried and tested supported employment techniques.</li><li>Provide advice, support and disability awareness training as required to opportunities providers to unsure they understand how to support the young person they are providing an opportunity to.</li><li>Provide information and support to parents/carers to raise aspirations and expectations for a fulfilling life after college that can include positive activities, volunteering, community inclusion and paid employment.</li><li>Work with local third sector organisations to identify opportunities that match the skills of young people on caseload.</li></ul><ul><li>Work to agreed targets including college leaver NEET prevention, monitoring of caseload progress through regular review, recording of data on management information systems to appropriate timescales and standards, producing reports as required.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Experience of working with young people with additional needs/SEND.</li><li>An understanding of the barriers to learning, training, volunteering, and employment that young people may have.</li><li>Evidence of excellent written and verbal communications skills.</li><li>Demonstrable time management skills with the ability to manage and prioritise a caseload.</li><li>Experience of the use of ICT systems, including databases.</li><li>Demonstrable advocacy and negotiation skills.</li><li>Experience of working with employers, providers and third sector organisations.</li><li>A driving licence and access to a vehicle</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Training in Systematic Instruction (TSI)</li><li>Experience of sales/marketing.</li><li>Experience of providing training.</li></ul>If you want a job with variety, then this role is for you, as no two days are the same. The job combines providing transition support for young people with marketing them to employers, community providers and third sector organisations.The postholder will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of young people with SEND and their families by helping them to find suitable post college opportunities which may include community activities, volunteering, or paid employment where appropriate.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 Community Services, level COM8 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Community servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact Tracy Noble at <a href="mailto:tracy.noble@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">tracy.noble@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>.Interview Date:21st December 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.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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Obelisk House provides exceptional levels of support in residential and Dementia care.It is situated in a residential suburb in&nbsp;Northampton and it offers a wonderful living environment in which our residents can enjoy an enhanced quality of life.We have teams of friendly and committed staff who provide the highest level of dementia care and residential care.With our great accommodation and facilities and a programme of activities, our care home evoke a home from home atmosphere in which our residents can feel comfortable, content and very well cared for.Our benefits We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:<ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28&nbsp;days annual leave per year, 29&nbsp;days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li><li>Cycle to work scheme.</li><li>Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li><li>Car Lease scheme.</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li><li>Ongoing training and development opportunities.</li><li>A variety of flexible working options&nbsp;</li><li>Our West Ways of Working&nbsp;– We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.</li><li>Making a difference - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.</li></ul>What will you be doing? As a Care &amp; Support Assistant, you’ll support people to gain their independence, helping them to regain confidence to reach their goals and retain skills. You will support individuals to make choices around their personal care and needs, encouraging good nutrition and hydration and prompt socialisation and engagement in activities. Ensure&nbsp;that clear and accurate documentation is completed, and any concerns are reported to the Shift Leader or Nurse on duty.<ul><li>Enrich our customers to feel safe, secure and noticed.&nbsp;</li><li>Support them to be themselves and encourage their comfort whilst being respectful of their living&nbsp;space.</li><li>Take part in Arts, crafts and stimulating activities.&nbsp;</li><li>Helping customers to get washed and dressed.</li><li>Providing manual handling support and personal care.</li><li>Providing medication support in a timely manner.</li><li>Liaise with health professionals.</li><li>Reporting any concerns or incidents to senior members of the team.</li><li>Arranging and taking part in activities with members of the community.</li></ul>37 hours per week, rotating shifts between: 7am-2pm and 2pm-9pm, with alternate weekends.&nbsp;Unfortunately, this role does not meet the legal requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. We cannot accept individuals on full-time sponsorship who are seeking this as a second job or as their main job, as care is no longer classified as a Skilled Worker occupati About you As we offer full hands-on training&nbsp;with relevant certifications,&nbsp;you don't have to have experience. BUT you do need to have the want and will to make individuals&nbsp;feel seen and cared for.At minimum we offer&nbsp;2.5 weeks induction training and a further 2-4 weeks "Buddy&nbsp;scheme" too. We will settle you in, gradually.This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, at our cost. West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Apply now!As we may close this vacancy early, if we receive sufficient applications for this role before the expiry date.&nbsp;Career development and training opportunities &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Our team’s learning and development is very important to us. It ensures we have the right people, with the right skills, doing the right job. We are committed to career development and have a variety of career pathways, for those who want to progress or specialise.All new starters are required to complete the Care Certificate, if not already completed previously, alongside mandatory training within their induction period. Courses are updated throughout your employment.About us We're embarking on an exciting journey to deliver exceptional services for our residents, customers and communities.Our vision at West Northamptonshire Council 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.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.When potential is unlocked, talent thrives.Choose a career that offers you a true sense of achievement, fills you with pride and challenges you in a positive way, every day.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

Care Support Assistant (Obelisk House)

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:<ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28&nbsp;days annual leave per year, 29&nbsp;days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li><li>Cycle to work scheme.</li><li>Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li><li>Car Lease scheme.</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li><li>Ongoing training and development opportunities.</li><li>A variety of flexible working options&nbsp;</li><li>Our West Ways of Working&nbsp;– We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.</li><li>Making a difference - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.</li></ul><h2>About the role</h2>Obelisk House provides exceptional levels of support in residential and Dementia care.It is situated in a residential suburb in&nbsp;Northampton and it offers a wonderful living environment in which our residents can enjoy an enhanced quality of life.We have teams of friendly and committed staff who provide the highest level of dementia care and residential care.With our great accommodation and facilities and a programme of activities, our care home evoke a home from home atmosphere in which our residents can feel comfortable, content and very well cared for.<h2>Additional information</h2>As we offer full hands-on training&nbsp;with relevant certifications,&nbsp;you don't have to have experience. BUT you do need to have the want and will to make individuals&nbsp;feel seen and cared for.At minimum we offer&nbsp;2.5 weeks induction training and a further 2-4 weeks "Buddy&nbsp;scheme" too. We will settle you in, gradually.This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, at our cost. West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Apply now!As we may close this vacancy early, if we receive sufficient applications for this role before the expiry date.&nbsp;Career development and training opportunities &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Our team’s learning and development is very important to us. It ensures we have the right people, with the right skills, doing the right job. We are committed to career development and have a variety of career pathways, for those who want to progress or specialise.All new starters are required to complete the Care Certificate, if not already completed previously, alongside mandatory training within their induction period. Courses are updated throughout your employment.<h2>Company information</h2>We're embarking on an exciting journey to deliver exceptional services for our residents, customers and communities.Our vision at West Northamptonshire Council 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.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.When potential is unlocked, talent thrives.Choose a career that offers you a true sense of achievement, fills you with pride and challenges you in a positive way, every day.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

About the roleAbout the Role Learning and Development Business Improvement Team are looking to recruit a Business Support Assistant. The Business Improvement Team provide essential business support to the L&amp;D Service Managers across North Northamptonshire Council and Northamptonshire Children's Trust. This role provides essential administrative support for all Learning and Development activities. You will be part of a busy, customer focused team, ensuring that all the customer needs are met efficiently and professionally. To find out more about the role and for an informal discussion, please contact <a href="mailto:louise.mcilreavy@northnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">louise.mcilreavy@northnorthants.gov.uk</a>. Part time/job share options would be considered What will you be doing?What will you be doing You will act as the first point of contact for all L&amp;D enquiries, management of emails, calls and correspondence. Provide end to end administrative support for course bookings, including liaising with advisors, trainers, suppliers, booking venues, uploading course details onto the LMS [iLearn] and managing delegate communications. Schedule regular individual course owner meetings, to co-ordinate all course administration for the L&amp;D Open Programme. Produce a range of documents and monitoring reports for advisors, including course/delegate monitoring reports, registers and evaluations, to support efficient service delivery. Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, suppliers and colleagues. Provide on-site customer support at conferences and training events. Manage diaries, schedules, and stock control for training supplies. Support financial processes including raising invoices, journals and purchase orders. Undertake other duties as required within the scope of the role. About youAbout you. You will be proficient in MS Office and internet/email usage. Have strong literacy and numeracy skills. Excellent interpersonal and communications skills. Be able to prepare and analyse data for management reports. Have experience working as part of a team providing administrative support. Be able to work to deadlines. On occasion, travel freely to external venues to support with conferences and training events out of normal regular hours for continuity of service. Embrace change and utilising new technologies to improve efficiencies in the service. Our BenefitsHere at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people. You’ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think!Why choose us?We offer a vibrant working environment with:<ul><li>a competitive salary</li><li>a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.</li><li>lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council</li><li>generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days</li><li>hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.</li></ul>We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.About usOur Values and BehavioursOur values define who we are and how we operate, by forming the foundation for how we interact with our customers, colleagues and provide our services. They are also at the forefront of our decision making and delivery and are:Customer-focused Respectful Efficient Supportive TrustworthyOur Key CommitmentsOur key commitments help ensure that the priorities we make, now and in the future, maintain the necessary breadth of focus in those areas that we believe matter most.We are proud to be a recognised Disability Confident Employer and is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.North Northamptonshire Council re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant in June 2024 which highlights the Council’s pledge to support the Armed Forces community. The council obtained the silver status award for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) and we are now currently working towards achieving Gold status.Further information can be found at Jobs and careers | North Northamptonshire Council (northnorthants.gov.uk)





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<h4>Field1</h4>Job Title: Assistant Locality Manager Starting Salary: £34,433 progressing to £37,280 per annum Hours: 37 Location: Green Hills Day Service,&nbsp;Hemel Hempstead Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Adult Care Services<h4>About the team</h4>At Greenhills Day Service, we offer a Vibrant and enabling service to support adults with Physical disabilities, acquired brain injury/disability, neurological conditions, neuro divergence and long-term degenerative health conditions. We provide experiences and opportunities designed in collaboration with the people we support with a can-do attitude, building positive relationships, maintaining or improving their independence and developing a sense of belonging. Our team is collaborative, supportive, and committed to continuous improvement. We value each member’s contribution and encourage innovation in how we deliver care working alongside the people we support.We have a close relationship with Dacorum Day Service which is in our locality.<h4>About the role</h4>The Day Service Assistant Locality Manager will help lead the team to ensure we provide a high-quality day opportunities and work placements to the people we support. They will support the Deputy Locality Manager to achieve this, through robust quality monitoring to ensure legal and regulatory compliance, financial stability through effective budgeting and financial management, whilst providing hands on supervision and management.We are looking for professional, creative, positive and passionate person to help provide support in our Day Services across Hertfordshire.  We are a progressive and aspirational team and wish to provide Therapeutic and purposeful opportunities to those that live within Hertfordshire.Hertfordshire Day Services offer opportunities for people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, age related conditions, mental health problems and other special needs to live, learn and work with others of all abilities in an atmosphere of mutual care and respect.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Health and Social Care RQF Level 4 or the ability to meet requirement to complete RQF Level 4 (if not already held)</li><li>A minimum of 1 year experience working in a social care or related setting (e.g., education or health)</li><li>A good standard of numeracy, literacy and IT 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 <a href="mailto:jacqueline.antoine@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">jacqueline.antoine@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: week commencing 15 December 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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<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £42,839 - £46,142 a year Hours per week: 37 Contract type: PermanentAs a Data and Systems Senior Technical Officer at Luton Council, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the Council’s data strategy and delivering high-impact business intelligence solutions. You will be responsible for developing new reporting capabilities using tools such as Power BI, Qlik, and Business Objects, integrating data from various systems to support critical decision-making across the organisation.You will lead the design and implementation of data-driven solutions that meet evolving business needs—translating complex requirements into scalable, sustainable systems. This includes developing and managing ETL processes, writing efficient SQL scripts, designing dimensional databases, and optimising the performance of existing solutions.A key aspect of your role will be ensuring the quality, accuracy, and security of the Council’s data. You'll lead initiatives to improve data quality, manage master data integrity, and support the re-engineering of manual data flows into automated, reusable processes.Working collaboratively with internal teams and third-party IT suppliers, you’ll ensure that all solutions align with Luton Council’s data governance policies, meet statutory requirements, and support long-term organisational goals. You'll also lead on converting legacy reports to modern MI solutions and building intuitive dashboards that offer valuable insights through accessible and reliable data.This is an exciting opportunity for a technically skilled and strategic thinker to influence how data is used to drive performance, efficiency, and service improvement across the Council.Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>You are an experienced and highly skilled data professional with a strong background in business intelligence, data integration, and systems development—ideally gained within a public or private sector organisation. You have hands-on experience in developing BI reports, dashboards, and data visualisations using tools such as Power BI, QlikSense, SSRS, SSAS, and Excel, and are comfortable working with complex data architectures including data warehouses, data lakes, and master data management systems.Your expertise in analysing, cleansing, and transforming data from multiple sources enables you to create high-quality, reliable outputs that support business decisions. You bring a structured and analytical approach to problem-solving, paired with strong organisational and time management skills.You’re confident in presenting technical and often complex information in a clear and accessible way to a wide range of stakeholders—including senior leaders and non-technical colleagues. You’re collaborative by nature, able to build effective relationships, lead project teams, and support cross-functional working to deliver shared goals.In addition to your technical capability, you demonstrate a solid understanding of dataprotection legislation, including the Data Protection Act 2018, and are committed to promoting equality, accessibility, and inclusive service delivery through data-driven insights.You hold a degree or equivalent professional qualification, or can demonstrate substantial relevant experience and training. You are also flexible and mobile—able to attend meetings and work outside of standard hours as required, including travel to locations within and beyond the Borough.<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>Interview Dates: 9th January 2026.<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=1574199&amp;ptId=12093" target="_blank">download: Data and Systems Senior Technical Officer.docx</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1613964&amp;ptId=12093" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li></ul>





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<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £42,839 - £46,142 a year plus £963 essential car user allowance plus £5,500 market supplement allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Permanent&nbsp;Our CWD Specialist Intervention Team is a team working with children and young people with Mental ill health/emotional wellbeing issues and a diagnosis of learning difficulties such as Autism /ADHD or associated behaviours. The team carry small caseloads and work intensively with families and other professionals – especially colleagues in CAMH. We are passionate, innovative and creative in our approach.Often these young people have disengaged with education and we work very closely with colleagues in education to ensure that they have an EHCP if needed – and the right educational placement for them.As a Senior Practitioner within our Specialist Intervention team, you’ll be responsible for a caseload of complex cases providing assessment, care management and other social work services relevant to the needs of the most vulnerable/ at risk children and families.Under the direction of the Team Manager, you’ll use professional skills and experience to provide practice management to team members.If you have a good working knowledge of young people with autism, mental health and want the opportunity to make a real difference to young people’s lives, then please get in touch!Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>You are a qualified and experienced social worker, registered with Social Work England (DipSW, CSS, CQSW or equivalent), with a strong background in child and family social work. You bring a commitment to delivering high-quality, child-centred practice and supporting others to do the same.You will have:<ul><li>Substantial post-qualifying experience, including in-depth work with children and families</li><li>Experience supporting children with learning difficulties and mental health conditions</li><li>A solid understanding of current legislation, statutory guidance, and best practice in children’s social care</li><li>The ability to manage complex and conflicting demands effectively</li><li>Experience of coaching, mentoring, and practice teaching</li><li>A commitment to continuous professional development—both your own and that of others</li></ul>You are passionate about supporting high standards of practice across your team. Through co-working, mentoring and offering advice and guidance, you help to develop others’ professional skills and confidence. You thrive in a collaborative environment and are driven to ensure the best possible outcomes for children and families.<h2>About us</h2>Luton Council has been selected to deliver the government’s Families First for Children Pathfinder programme.Luton is one of seven new areas in the second wave to be chosen with the aim of protecting vulnerable children from harm and improving services to help more children stay with their families in safe and loving homes.The programme is an amazing opportunity for Luton to shape future social care practice, which includes closer working relationships with our health, police, education and voluntary sector partners.Children are at the heart of everything we do in Luton, and we are very proud of the tremendous work that is already taking place together with our partners, including the development of our Family Hubs and working towards making Luton a child-friendly town where our children and young people can grow up feeling happy, healthy and secure.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?We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that 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.<h2>Additional information</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: <ul><li>From 25&nbsp;to 32&nbsp;days’ annual leave:&nbsp;linked to length of service and grade</li><li>Buying annual leave scheme:&nbsp;buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li><li>Career Pathways:&nbsp;step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li><li>Pension scheme:&nbsp;with generous employer contributions of up to&nbsp;20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li><li>Generous relocation package:&nbsp;up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme:&nbsp;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</li><li>Work/life balance:&nbsp;flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns</li><li>Training and support:&nbsp;unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li><li>Staff offers:&nbsp;includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li><li>Arriva Travel Club:&nbsp;great value savings on local bus travel</li><li>Friday Funday Socials -&nbsp;One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li></ul><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=1580037&amp;ptId=12085" target="_blank">download: CWD SIT Senior Practitioner JD.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1580040&amp;ptId=12085" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Senior Practitioner - Children with Disabilities Specialist Intervention Team

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>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>.<h2>About the role</h2>We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Housing Options Manager to lead our dedicated team in preventing and relieving homelessness and finding sustainable housing solutions for those in need. &nbsp;This is a key leadership position where you will:<ul><li>Lead with Impact: Manage, motivate, and develop a high-performing frontline team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellent customer service.</li><li>Drive Performance: Ensure effective performance management and quality assurance frameworks are imbedded across the service to ensure high performance and outcomes that are meeting the Council’s strategic goals.</li><li>Navigate Complexity: Oversee the assessment of statutory housing duties, utilising your expert knowledge of the Housing Act 1996, the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, and related case law to ensure legal compliance and fair decision-making.</li><li>Innovate Solutions: Develop and implement innovative initiatives to reduce homelessness, improve the quality and reduce the cost, and increase access to suitable housing options in a challenging market.</li><li>Build Partnerships: Forge strong, collaborative relationships with internal teams, elected members, and external agencies (statutory and voluntary) to make homelessness prevention a shared responsibility.</li></ul><h2>Additional information</h2>You’re an experienced leader with a strong track record in managing housing services and driving service improvements. You combine excellent leadership, negotiation and influencing skills with the ability to work collaboratively across teams and partners. You have a deep understanding of housing and homelessness legislation, local government structures, and best practice in service delivery. Skilled in performance management, budgeting, and strategic planning, you thrive in challenging environments and can balance multiple priorities effectively. Your approach is inclusive, customer-focused, and committed to equality, diversity, and positive cultural change.<h2>Company information</h2>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;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>.&nbsp;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.

Housing Options Manager

About the roleWe are seeking a motivated and committed Public Health Officer to join our friendly and forward-thinking Public Health team at North Northamptonshire Council.This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development and delivery of our work on mental health and suicide prevention. You will play a key role in delivering evidence-based actions from the Suicide Prevention Strategy, while also leading and supporting a broader programme of work to improve mental health and wellbeing across North Northamptonshire.Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you’ll help strengthen local partnerships and support coordinated approaches to prevention, early intervention, and improved population mental health.Contract duration: 18 months fixed termLocation: North Northamptonshire CouncilClosing date: Sunday 14th December 2025Contact: Andile Chigbo, Public Health Practitioner – <a href="mailto:andilechigbo@northhants.gov.uk" target="_blank">andile.chigbo@northnorthhants.gov.uk</a>What will you be doing?As Public Health Officer for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, you will:<ul><li>Support the implementation and ongoing development of the local Suicide Prevention Strategy and Action Plan and wider Mental Health projects. </li><li>Coordinate delivery of key actions, monitoring progress and outcomes across the partnership.</li><li>Work collaboratively with colleagues within the Public Health team, as well as NHS partners, voluntary and community organisations, and other council services.</li><li>Contribute to the design and delivery of evidence-based mental health improvement programmes.</li><li>Analyse data and intelligence to inform planning, identify needs, and support evaluation.</li><li>Participate in multi-agency networks and forums focused on improving mental wellbeing and reducing suicide risk.</li><li>Support wider public mental health work, ensuring prevention and wellbeing approaches are embedded across council and partner activity.</li></ul>You will report to the Public Health Practitioner leading on Mental Health and will work closely with colleagues across the wider Public Health team.About youWe are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive individual who is passionate about public health and mental wellbeing. You will have:<ul><li>Experience in public health, mental health promotion, or suicide prevention.</li><li>Strong organisational and project management skills.</li><li>The ability to work effectively with a range of partners and stakeholders.</li><li>Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to present information clearly and sensitively.</li><li>A commitment to reducing health inequalities and improving mental wellbeing for all residents.</li><li>Experience of working within a local authority, NHS, or voluntary sector public health setting would be an advantage.</li></ul>Your application should be structured around the essential and desirable criteria in the job description.Our BenefitsHere at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people. You’ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think!Why choose us?We offer a vibrant working environment with:<ul><li>a competitive salary</li><li>a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.</li><li>lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council</li><li>generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days</li><li>hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.</li></ul>We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.About usOur Values and BehavioursOur values define who we are and how we operate, by forming the foundation for how we interact with our customers, colleagues and provide our services. They are also at the forefront of our decision making and delivery and are:Customer-focused Respectful Efficient Supportive TrustworthyOur Key CommitmentsOur key commitments help ensure that the priorities we make, now and in the future, maintain the necessary breadth of focus in those areas that we believe matter most.We are proud to be a recognised Disability Confident Employer and is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.North Northamptonshire Council re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant in June 2024 which highlights the Council’s pledge to support the Armed Forces community. The council obtained the silver status award for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) and we are now currently working towards achieving Gold status.Further information can be found at Jobs and careers | North Northamptonshire Council (northnorthants.gov.uk)





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We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Housing Options Manager to lead our dedicated team in preventing and relieving homelessness and finding sustainable housing solutions for those in need. &nbsp;This is a key leadership position where you will:<ul><li>Lead with Impact: Manage, motivate, and develop a high-performing frontline team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellent customer service.</li><li>Drive Performance: Ensure effective performance management and quality assurance frameworks are imbedded across the service to ensure high performance and outcomes that are meeting the Council’s strategic goals.</li><li>Navigate Complexity: Oversee the assessment of statutory housing duties, utilising your expert knowledge of the Housing Act 1996, the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, and related case law to ensure legal compliance and fair decision-making.</li><li>Innovate Solutions: Develop and implement innovative initiatives to reduce homelessness, improve the quality and reduce the cost, and increase access to suitable housing options in a challenging market.</li><li>Build Partnerships: Forge strong, collaborative relationships with internal teams, elected members, and external agencies (statutory and voluntary) to make homelessness prevention a shared responsibility.</li></ul>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? In this role, you will lead, manage, and develop the Housing Options service, ensuring the Council remains high-performing, compliant, and effective in meeting statutory housing and homelessness duties. You will drive key initiatives that support the wider housing and homelessness agenda.Whilst having knowledge of housing and homelessness legislation, policies and case law is advantageous, we are ideally looking for strong leadership skills in order to make sure we deliver a strong and high performing culture, focusing on clearly defined values, open communication, and prioritising employee well-being.With this in mind, we welcome applications from across the Council as well as within the service.About you You’re an experienced leader with a strong track record in managing housing services and driving service improvements. You combine excellent leadership, negotiation and influencing skills with the ability to work collaboratively across teams and partners. You have a deep understanding of housing and homelessness legislation, local government structures, and best practice in service delivery. Skilled in performance management, budgeting, and strategic planning, you thrive in challenging environments and can balance multiple priorities effectively. Your approach is inclusive, customer-focused, and committed to equality, diversity, and positive cultural change.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;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>.&nbsp;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.

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Role: Care Assistant Location: Newton Longville Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) Salary: £24,570 + bonuses Driving Licence: RequiredAre you someone who thrives on helping others live their best lives? Do you bring warmth, empathy, and a positive attitude to everything you do? If so, we’d love to welcome you to our team!At Litslade Farm, our registered care home in the heart of Newton Longville, we support adults with learning disabilities to live independently and confidently. We’re looking for compassionate Care Assistants to join our friendly, inclusive, and supportive team.<h3>What You’ll Be Doing</h3>As a Care Assistant, you’ll be a key part of the daily life for the people we support, helping them thrive in a safe and respectful environment. Your role will include:<ul><li>Supporting with personal care and hygiene</li><li>Assisting during mealtimes and social activities</li><li>Accompanying residents to appointments and promoting wellbeing</li><li>Encouraging independence through everyday tasks like shopping, cooking, and cleaning</li><li>Helping build confidence and life skills tailored to each individual’s goals</li></ul>You’ll follow personalised support plans and work closely with each individual to help them live life to the fullest.<h3>What We’re Looking For</h3>We’re seeking someone who is:<ul><li>Naturally caring, enthusiastic, and motivated to make a difference</li><li>A great communicator who can adapt to different needs and personalities</li><li>A team player who values inclusion, equality, and respect</li><li>Flexible and reliable, able to work shifts (7am-3pm and 2pm-10pm), including weekends and bank holidays</li><li>Experienced in a similar care role</li></ul><h3>What You’ll Get in Return</h3>We believe in rewarding your dedication with a generous benefits package:<ul><li>33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), rising to 35 with service</li><li>Monthly attendance bonus and annual performance bonus</li><li>Annual salary and cost of living review</li><li>Mileage reimbursement for car usage</li><li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance (3x your salary)</li><li>Employee assistance helpline for personal and professional support</li><li>Commitment to wellbeing through the Five Ways to Wellbeing framework</li></ul><h3>Ready to Make a Difference?</h3>If you’re ready to join a team that values compassion, teamwork, and personal growth, click Apply below and take the first step toward a rewarding career.Please note: Appointment is subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference, and medical checks.We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer.

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About the roleThe Virtual School is a team of experienced teachers and dedicated educational professionals. We promote and support the educational attainment and progress of Northamptonshire's children in care and children previously in care.We are looking for an Achievement Officer to join the Virtual School working specifically with our post 16 cohort of children in care to support them to progress in and engage with, education, training, and employment. You will report to and work alongside our post 16 Education Officer and another Achievement Officer.What will you be doing? You will be responsible for investigating and finding solutions for the range of issues that may adversely affect progress in, and engagement with, education, training, and employment for young people who are post statutory school age. You will do this through liaison with education and training providers, young people and carers and any other related agencies or professionals.You will proactively support education and training providers so that they can maintain the young person’s place with the provider.You will ensure that all case work records are kept in line with service expectations and agreed operational policy, practice and procedures.You will represent The Virtual School at Multi Agency Meetings as and when required e.g., initial and review Personal Education Plans. About you We are looking to recruit a forward-thinking person who works well in a team. You will need:<ul><li>To be educated to Level 3 or above and have GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English at grade 4/C or above.</li><li>To have good IT skills and be willing to learn how to use a diverse range of IT systems.</li><li>A good knowledge of Post 16 education, training, and employment.</li><li>Knowledge and understanding of the needs and entitlements of children and young people in care.</li><li>To have excellent communication skills and experience of building good working relationships.</li><li>Excellent organisational skills, and the ability to manage your own case load.</li><li>You must be able to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. </li></ul> Where you will be working:The Virtual School working pattern includes working from home, attending education settings and other venues in the community across Northamptonshire and occasionally out of the county, and some days working from our office at ONE Angel Square, Northampton.Next steps:If you like what you have read and want to know more about the role then please contact Paul Andrews on 07738638636 or email <a href="mailto:daniel.holloway@northnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">paul.andrews@northnorthants.gov.uk</a> or Charlotte Franks on 07342069897 or email <a href="mailto:charlotte.franks@northnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">charlotte.franks@northnorthants.gov.uk</a> Closing date for applications (we do not accept CVs) is 12th December 12’noon, Provisional interview date will be week commencing 12th January, 2026. Our BenefitsHere at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people. You’ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think!Why choose us?We offer a vibrant working environment with:<ul><li>a competitive salary</li><li>a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.</li><li>lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council</li><li>generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days</li><li>hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.</li></ul>We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.About usOur Values and BehavioursOur values define who we are and how we operate, by forming the foundation for how we interact with our customers, colleagues and provide our services. They are also at the forefront of our decision making and delivery and are:Customer-focused Respectful Efficient Supportive TrustworthyOur Key CommitmentsOur key commitments help ensure that the priorities we make, now and in the future, maintain the necessary breadth of focus in those areas that we believe matter most.We are proud to be a recognised Disability Confident Employer and is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.North Northamptonshire Council re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant in June 2024 which highlights the Council’s pledge to support the Armed Forces community. The council obtained the silver status award for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) and we are now currently working towards achieving Gold status.Further information can be found at Jobs and careers | North Northamptonshire Council (northnorthants.gov.uk)





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About the role<h4>Purpose of the job </h4>Provide service support to Regulatory Services. To understand the legal and policy requirements relating to the role and apply them accordingly. To provide advice and support to those engaging with the service. To assist officers and other agencies in relation to regulatory services matters. Ensure that all information is properly recorded on databases as required and in compliance with Data Protection requirements.What will you be doing?<h4>Principal responsibilities </h4><ol><li>Have a generic knowledge of the work of the service to be able to give advice to customers or to direct service requests appropriately to ensure that the customer receives a timely response and a good level of customer care.</li></ol><ol><li>Ensure that all documentation is processed correctly when being sent from or received into the Service, while being sensitive to the requirements of the Data Protection Act, the Freedom of Information Act and prescribed deadlines.</li></ol><ol><li>Ensure a timely and responsive support service to meet customers’ needs both internal and external. </li></ol><ol><li>Undertaking any required service support functions required by the team, including (but not restricted to): managing generic email boxes; receiving service request telephone calls; managing equipment/service ordering and receipting; producing health certificates; taking meeting minutes; producing and sending routine correspondence; updating relevant databases/IT systems and managing information requests. Ensuring that complete and proper digital and physical records are maintained as appropriate relating to all work undertaken</li></ol><ol><li>Ensure that procedures and processes relating to the administration and support of Regulatory Services are followed.</li></ol><ol><li>Proactively identify with your team areas of improvement to the service which benefit the service, Authority, businesses and/or the public and take steps to implement these.</li></ol><ol><li>Work collaboratively with other teams and support the training and development of colleagues and clients</li></ol>About youAttributes Education, Qualifications and Training:<ul><li>4 GCSE’s or equivalent</li></ul>Experience and Knowledge: <ul><li>Working knowledge of the work of Regulatory services</li><li>Proven ability to effectively and appropriately communicate with a range of stakeholders including Members, Officers, members of the public and external agencies</li><li>Effective management of competing demands and tight deadlines</li><li>Computer literate with experience of using case management systems and Office 365</li></ul>Ability and Skills: <ul><li>Fluent in spoken and written English</li><li>Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills</li><li>Able to produce clear and concise letters for members of the public</li><li>Able to demonstrate skills in planning and organising</li><li>Ability to work as part of a team and manage own caseload</li><li>Self-motivated and able to work with minimum supervision</li></ul>Equal Opportunities: <ul><li>Ability to demonstrate awareness/understanding of equal opportunities and other people’s behaviour, physical, social and welfare needs.</li></ul>Our BenefitsHere at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people. You’ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think!Why choose us?We offer a vibrant working environment with:<ul><li>a competitive salary</li><li>a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.</li><li>lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council</li><li>generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days</li><li>hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.</li></ul>We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.About usOur Values and BehavioursOur values define who we are and how we operate, by forming the foundation for how we interact with our customers, colleagues and provide our services. They are also at the forefront of our decision making and delivery and are:Customer-focused Respectful Efficient Supportive TrustworthyOur Key CommitmentsOur key commitments help ensure that the priorities we make, now and in the future, maintain the necessary breadth of focus in those areas that we believe matter most.We are proud to be a recognised Disability Confident Employer and is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.North Northamptonshire Council re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant in June 2024 which highlights the Council’s pledge to support the Armed Forces community. The council obtained the silver status award for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) and we are now currently working towards achieving Gold status.Further information can be found at Jobs and careers | North Northamptonshire Council (northnorthants.gov.uk)





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