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We work flexibly in both Kingston and Sutton offices, and support working at home or flexible working patterns that enable you to tailor your working and personal life. We provide the equipment and tools to enable you to work flexibly, and in return ask you to use that flexibility to be creative and ambitious in the services we deliver.There are some really exciting things happening in both boroughs. In Sutton, we are developing the London Cancer Hub, a world leading cancer research and treatment hub that will bring together professionals from across different sectors to identify and test new treatments and therapies. Over in Kingston, we are undertaking the largest housing regeneration programme ever delivered in the borough, building new energy efficient housing that will transform some of our oldest Council owned housing. Both boroughs have publicly committed to doing what they can to tackle the climate emergency and are investing in new technologies and societal change that will help bring carbon emissions down and improve our climate impact.You should choose Kingston and Sutton if you are looking for an opportunity that will challenge you to deliver more, support you to achieve personal ambitions, and expect you to put borough residents at the heart of what you do.Kingston is a beautiful Royal borough with a historic setting on the banks of the Thames with excellent schools and a bustling retail centre, all surrounded by open green spaces such as Richmond Park and Bushey Park, former recreation grounds for Tudor Kings and Queens. The Council is controlled by a Liberal Democrat Administration and has a council plan “Greener, Fairer, Safer, Together”, that sets out a vision to be a vibrant, diverse and inclusive borough where residents are active, empowered, engaged and able to remain independent and resilient. The Council engages with residents through a number of forums and events through the year, and like Sutton plays a leading role in developing the South West Region of London.Sutton is a well connected attractive part of London that has a reputation for excellent schools, green and leafy open spaces, and a history that drives a thriving heritage and culture offer through our museums and libraries. The Council is controlled by a long established Liberal Democrat Administration and has high ambitions set out in its corporate plan “Ambitious for Sutton”, that will ensure Sutton remains a great place to live, work and raise a family. The Council plays a leading role in a number of local partnerships and places great emphasis on engaging effectively with its residents, listening to local voices and making their message heard across London Government.About the Service and TeamOur web team currently consists of a Product Manager, Content Designers, UX Designer, User Researcher, Service Designer and three Web Administrators. We manage all areas of the Kingston and Sutton council websites.We have made great strides in implementing GA4 and establishing an Analytics function in the Digital team, and we are now looking for a permanent member of staff to join our friendly team and to grow and manage this function.About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateKingston and Sutton Digital team are looking for a senior analyst who will sit within the Web Team, taking a lead on the implementation and spearheading the wider use of digital data across the councils. This individual will be responsible for helping use data to understand the journey of the customer and the role that digital plays in the user experience. They will be adept and understanding user journeys and should have experience in communicating insights from data to promote actionable changes to product and service teams.The main scope of this role is to manage the technical aspects of Google Analytics 4, Google Tag Manager and other web tracking based technologies. This role will also be required to work with various teams to understand this data and use it to generate actionable insights within the council.Your Approach<ul>\n<li>You’ll use experience with GA4 and Google Tag Manager to lead by defining strategy, planning, building, quality testing and deploying digital analytics implementations across both Kingston and Sutton councils websites.</li>\n<li>You’ll lead on and proactively ensure that all data collection is compliant with the principles set out by the data protection teams and with GDPR.</li>\n<li>You’ll instruct teams to establish KPIs, measure impact, and report on performance.</li>\n<li>You'll show a passion for getting things done and being persistent in pushing through the best practices in data for a wide range of teams.</li>\n<li>You’ll push service areas to present outputs of analysis and insight that will empower these areas to solve problems.</li>\n<li>You’ll demonstrate a proactive mindset to identify opportunities for different service areas using the council’s data.</li>\n<li>You’ll be an effective visual and oral communication by using data to sell a compelling story to stakeholders (e.g. presentations, building dashboards), as well as being a good listener able to interpret needs of service areas.</li>\n</ul>Our Ideal Candidate<ul>\n<li>Someone who questions and challenges ways of working, with experience in showing how data can be used to inform change.</li>\n<li>Someone who can lead on projects, and take responsibility for the web analytics stack across both councils.</li>\n<li>Comfortability with being a lone subject matter expert for Google Analytics and Web Analytics, while working with other analysts from different data disciplines.</li>\n<li>Teaching and mentoring other members of staff around Google Analytics and web analytics.</li>\n<li>Someone who can demonstrate agility and adaptability in mindset and ways of working.</li>\n<li>Previous experience in a government or charity sector.</li>\n<li>An ability to influence stakeholders and build strong relationships.</li>\n<li>High attention to detail.</li>\n<li>Someone who can work with and communicate technical information to a non-technical audience.</li>\n<li>Someone who can support Kingston and Sutton’s commitments to community cohesion and valuing diversity and social inclusion.</li>\n</ul>Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.In addition we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff supported by our IT infrastructure, Google Chromebooks and Google Apps, which have acted as a key enabler for collaborative and streamlined working. We operate hybrid working, a flexible working model which allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. It enables staff to achieve a work life balance whilst still meeting the needs of the organisation.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston or Sutton</li>\n<li>Flexible and agile working arrangements</li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul>Application ProcessPlease apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) so all personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc is completely anonymised during the shortlisting process. Our hiring managers review applications based on the knowledge, skills and experience demonstrated in your application, and how well these match the job profile. Our HR Shared Service with Sutton Council was recently recognised nationally for having the ‘Best Inclusion and Diversity Programme’ at the PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards 2023, something that we’re incredibly proud of.Hiring managers are encouraged to ensure that their interview panel is diverse, and representative of a range of protected characteristics, to help remove unconscious bias and ensure candidates are treated fairly during the selection process. Some characteristics may not be obvious, but our panels are diverse wherever possible. We have a number of measures in place to inform and support our approach, including mandatory EDI and unconscious bias training for all staff, safer recruitment training for diverse panel members, engaging with our staff networks and encouraging allyship. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce.Additional InformationWe are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough. Our aim is to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and staff feel a sense of belonging. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce.As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to thinking differently about disability and taking action to improve how we recruit, retain and develop disabled people. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role.We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.We are an accredited London Living Wage Employer and this means that everyone working at the Royal Borough of Kingston, regardless of whether they are permanent employees or third-party contractors and suppliers receive the London Living Wage. The real Living Wage is higher than the government’s minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay that is based on the actual cost of living.The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£45,510 - £50,574","publishDate":"2025-05-30T15:10:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-20T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/a3e73b0f-982d-41c4-ab08-78dc87e51aac.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"439eabe5-2d89-495e-89e4-85bb8be047e9","title":"Business Support Officer","employer":"London Borough of Sutton","department":"","location":"Sutton","locationType":3,"description":"Vac DescriptionBusiness Support Officer Part time: 22.2 hours per week (0.6 FTE), permanent contract, with the working pattern to be confirmed in order to best support the primary role function. Salary: £16,471.05 per annum (pro-rata from FTE £27,451.75, Cognus Band 1B SCP 15) Location: Cognus Office, First Floor, Cantium House, Wallington, SM6 0DZ There is a requirement of attendance in the office at least 2 days a week, and as requested for in-person panels or meetings. Cognus Limited is a Local Authority Traded Company, which is commissioned by the London Borough of Sutton to provide education services to early years providers, mainstream schools and specialist education settings in Sutton. Wholly owned by the local authority, we deliver a wide range of high-quality services to deliver excellent practice that improve the lives of children, young people, and families in Sutton and beyond.The Business Support Team are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and innovative Business Support Officer to join our team on a part time basis. This role will be part of the wider Business Support Team, providing administration support to services across the Company, but with a primary focus on: All administration of the SEND Support Advisory Partnership (SSAP) meetings This role would suit somebody with experience of the organisation, collation, dissemination and minute taking of multi-disciplinary meetings. An administration/business support background is essential, and a willingness to learn and support areas across the business when required. The successful candidate will need to have good keyboard skills and a keen eye for details, as they will be triaging and collating multi-disciplinary meeting papers from schools and our SEND service. They should have an excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office (including SharePoint and Teams), as well as good working knowledge of (or appetite to learn quickly) basic accounting software, for example, Xero and ApprovalMax. As minute taking is an essential part of this role, good typing skills and minute taking experience would be preferred. As part of the wider Business Support Team, you will be asked to assist with various administrative tasks across the company, from dealing with administration of panel meetings (including minute taking), to assisting with complaint enquiries, meeting and greeting visitors to the company, and by covering reception duties on a rota basis, amongst other duties. You would also be undertaking some finance work, so an existing working knowledge of online accounting packages would be advantageous, or a willingness to learn.If you are interested and would like to be considered for this role, please apply to recruitment@cognus.org.uk with the completed application form, downloaded from https://www.cognus.org.uk/work-with-us/current-vacancies/cognus-application-form/, outlining your suitability. The deadline for receipt is on Sunday, 8 th June 2025. Candidates are requested to be available for interview on Friday, 13 th June 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we get a high volume of applications.For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Julie-Anne Walter, Business Support Manager, atjulie-anne.walter@cognus.org.ukAbout the Role and Our Ideal CandidateBusiness Support Officer Part time: 22.2 hours per week (0.6 FTE), permanent contract, with the working pattern to be confirmed in order to best support the primary role function. Salary: £16,471.05 per annum (pro-rata from FTE £27,451.75, Cognus Band 1B SCP 15) Location: Cognus Office, First Floor, Cantium House, Wallington, SM6 0DZ There is a requirement of attendance in the office at least 2 days a week, and as requested for in-person panels or meetings. Cognus Limited is a Local Authority Traded Company, which is commissioned by the London Borough of Sutton to provide education services to early years providers, mainstream schools and specialist education settings in Sutton. Wholly owned by the local authority, we deliver a wide range of high-quality services to deliver excellent practice that improve the lives of children, young people, and families in Sutton and beyond.The Business Support Team are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and innovative Business Support Officer to join our team on a part time basis. This role will be part of the wider Business Support Team, providing administration support to services across the Company, but with a primary focus on: All administration of the SEND Support Advisory Partnership (SSAP) meetings This role would suit somebody with experience of the organisation, collation, dissemination and minute taking of multi-disciplinary meetings. An administration/business support background is essential, and a willingness to learn and support areas across the business when required. The successful candidate will need to have good keyboard skills and a keen eye for details, as they will be triaging and collating multi-disciplinary meeting papers from schools and our SEND service. They should have an excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office (including SharePoint and Teams), as well as good working knowledge of (or appetite to learn quickly) basic accounting software, for example, Xero and ApprovalMax. As minute taking is an essential part of this role, good typing skills and minute taking experience would be preferred. As part of the wider Business Support Team, you will be asked to assist with various administrative tasks across the company, from dealing with administration of panel meetings (including minute taking), to assisting with complaint enquiries, meeting and greeting visitors to the company, and by covering reception duties on a rota basis, amongst other duties. You would also be undertaking some finance work, so an existing working knowledge of online accounting packages would be advantageous, or a willingness to learn.If you are interested and would like to be considered for this role, please apply to recruitment@cognus.org.uk with the completed application form, downloaded from https://www.cognus.org.uk/work-with-us/current-vacancies/cognus-application-form/, outlining your suitability. The deadline for receipt is on Sunday, 8 th June 2025. Candidates are requested to be available for interview on Friday, 13 th June 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we get a high volume of applications.For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Julie-Anne Walter, Business Support Manager, atjulie-anne.walter@cognus.org.uk","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Band 1B","publishDate":"2025-05-23T14:55:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-08T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/e5626984-1a77-41c2-af39-f17ea6eb1d70.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"19b88384-cb71-49a7-af7d-1ae02587442d","title":"Sustainable Transport Officer","employer":"London Borough of Sutton","department":"","location":"Kingston","locationType":3,"description":"About the BoroughThis special place in South West London between the capital and the country has been a Royal borough longer than anywhere else - it is where the first kings of England were crowned.Today it is a vibrant and diverse borough, with a long history and strong cultural and community heritage. Kingston's riverside location, fantastic retail offer, historic market place and church, parks and gardens all make Kingston town centre the vibrant space it is, and each of our district town centres (Surbiton, New Malden, Tolworth and Chessington) have something unique to offer.Situated in Zone 6, Kingston is among the best-connected town centres in London – with direct train links from Kingston and Surbiton stations to Clapham Junction and London Waterloo, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and Tramlink.Kingston’s people are innovative and entrepreneurial, and have a strong sense of community pride. The borough has been home to great industry and creativity for many years, reflected in assets such as the Rose Theatre, the International Youth Arts Festival and Kingston University, which boasts more new graduate business start-ups than any other.We have seen tremendous generosity and compassion within our communities, particularly in response to COVID-19, which is a demonstration of Kingston’s key strength. The council offers a strong level of support to vulnerable groups and those who need additional support, which has also increased significantly as a result of the pandemic. Like most places, the average age of our population is rising as more people are living longer, so we are working closely with residents to help them maintain their independence and further improve the cost effectiveness of our service to meet the ongoing rise in demand.Kingston is home to people from diverse and interesting cultures and backgrounds, which helps to create the rich sense of community shared across the borough. In particular, Kingston has a large Sri Lankan Tamil community and is home to more people from Korea than any other part of the UK.About the Service and TeamOur role is a key and front-facing one within the Council, as the work-streams we deal with are often those which will create a level of interest from our residents and road users. We oversee and manage the delivery of the TfL budget programmes - especially the Local Implementation Plan (LIP) programme which includes walking, cycling, School Streets and low traffic schemes, as well as traditional road safety and highway schemes. The expanding remit of behaviour change programmes now e-bike share and cargo bike contracts. The team works closely with colleagues across the Council to support the delivery of the Climate Emergency and Air Quality About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateWorking within the Sustainable Transport Team to promote the use of sustainable transport modes in order to reduce traffic congestion, improve road safety, air pollution and deliver public health outcomes.This role requires the successful candidate to:<ul>\n<li>Delivers a range of schemes and campaigns that promote the use of sustainable modes of transport</li>\n<li>Work with the local organisations, community groups and residents to encourage, facilitate and support community based participation to promote sustainable transport, including management of relevant events</li>\n<li>Works with Partners and external organisations to support and promote associated programmes and campaigns such as the mini-Holland Programme and London wide TfL campaigns</li>\n<li>Engage with local businesses and encourages and supports them to develop Travel Plans</li>\n<li>Promotes sustainable and active travel to organisations within the borough, provide them with support to implement sustainable transport events and initiatives</li>\n<li>Supports schools to develop and implement School Travel Plans </li>\n<li>Assist schools in attaining and maintaining their TfL Travel for Life (STARS) accreditation</li>\n<li>Assist schools with promoting sustainable travel to staff, parents and pupils through campaigns, events and initiatives</li>\n<li>Designs and implements Road Safety Education campaigns, aimed at a range of groups, including school children and other vulnerable groups </li>\n<li>Manages of the School Crossing Patrol Service</li>\n</ul>About you<ul>\n<li>Educated to degree level</li>\n<li>Experience of promoting and delivering sustainable transport initiatives including roadshows and consultation events</li>\n<li>An experienced project manager, used to delivering work on time and on budget</li>\n<li>Used to working in a public facing role, communicating with the general public</li>\n<li>Experienced in managing small teams of staff</li>\n<li>Experience working with health partners, Council colleagues and a wide range of internal and external stakeholders including Elected Members, residents, schools and community groups. </li>\n</ul>Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.In addition we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff supported by our IT infrastructure, Google Chromebooks and Google Apps, which have acted as a key enabler for collaborative and streamlined working. We operate hybrid working, a flexible working model which allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. It enables staff to achieve a work life balance whilst still meeting the needs of the organisation.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li>\n<li>Flexible and agile working arrangements</li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential well being and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul>Application ProcessPlease apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) so all personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc is completely anonymised during the shortlisting process. Our hiring managers review applications based on the knowledge, skills and experience demonstrated in your application, and how well these match the job profile. Our HR Shared Service with Sutton Council was recently recognised nationally for having the ‘Best Inclusion and Diversity Programme’ at the PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards 2023, something that we’re incredibly proud of.Hiring managers are encouraged to ensure that their interview panel is diverse, and representative of a range of protected characteristics, to help remove unconscious bias and ensure candidates are treated fairly during the selection process. Some characteristics may not be obvious, but our panels are diverse wherever possible. We have a number of measures in place to inform and support our approach, including mandatory EDI and unconscious bias training for all staff, safer recruitment training for diverse panel members, engaging with our staff networks and encouraging allyship. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce.Additional InformationWe are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough. Our aim is to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and staff feel a sense of belonging. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce.As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to thinking differently about disability and taking action to improve how we recruit, retain and develop disabled people. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role.We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.We are an accredited London Living Wage Employer and this means that everyone working at the Royal Borough of Kingston, regardless of whether they are permanent employees or third-party contractors and suppliers receive the London Living Wage. The real Living Wage is higher than the government’s minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay that is based on the actual cost of living.The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£37,068 - £40,755","publishDate":"2025-05-22T10:30:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-01T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/df705d03-32dd-4872-9915-4425de82d3f5.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"fd53f793-b7f4-4d5f-a4d5-07433b7d5c22","title":"Waking Night - Residential Care Support Workers","employer":"London Borough of Sutton","department":"","location":"Sutton","locationType":3,"description":"About the BoroughIn Sutton, there is much for us to be proud of both as a council and as a borough. This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ. Looking ahead, there are plans for the delivery of new homes and new schools and the London Cancer Hub is being developed, while the Council is also seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment.All of this demonstrates a good track record and an authority that is ambitious and set to deliver more improvements for the borough. We've set out our vision for the future of Sutton in our corporate plan - Ambitious for Sutton. This strategic plan will shape the outcomes we achieve, the services we provide, and the impact we have on residents, to make Sutton a great place to live, work and raise a family.Situated in Zone 5, Sutton is less than 30 minutes by train from central London, and south and south west London are easily accessible by public transport. There are 10 train stations which serve key neighbourhoods within the borough providing direct connections to London Victoria, London Bridge, London Blackfriars and St Pancras International. Sutton also has direct rail connections with Epsom, Dorking, Guildford and Horsham, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and West Croydon for the London Overground. There’s also an extensive road network which provides close and easy access to the M25 and M23.About the Service and TeamLondon Borough of Sutton are offering an exciting opportunity to play a lead role in the continued development of Willow Rise Children’s Home. Wanting the best for our children, we are developing our current in-house residential services to best meet the needs of our children. Following significant Council investment, our new Residential Strategy seeks to bring children closer to families and the communities that they know, living in high quality provision designed around them. We are looking for Residential Care Support Workers who will be fully supported by hands on, committed managers, great access to training and a support network including our Therapeutic Support Hub.We work within children’s social care's well-established restorative practice and trauma informed model. Sutton is fully committed to training which fosters skills and expertise around therapeutically working with and supporting children who have experienced developmental trauma. All staff will be required to undertake Restorative Practice and Trauma Informed practice training. We expect our Residential Care Support workers to offer dynamic evening routines and activities to holistic support the needs of the young people at Willow Rise.We are a registered provision and we are working towards achieving outstanding status with a recent GOOD ofsted judgement in all areas.About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateAbout the role Waking Night Residential Care Support Workers will provide care for the chidren living within Willow Rise Residential Services, ensuring the have healthy night time routines, preparing them for the day ahead. This will include;<ul>\n<li>Maintaining a loving, caring well kempt environmnet for our children</li>\n<li>Providing healthy and appropriately stimulating evening and night time routines for our children</li>\n<li>Supporting our children to attend to their personal care needs and support with independent living skills</li>\n<li>Suppoort children to prepare for and engage with education and positive activities</li>\n<li>Safeguard our children in line with policies ensuring robust, traume informed resilient responses to incidents, missing episodes and wider safeguarding concerns</li>\n<li>Ensure that high quality records are kept which will include, incident reports, daily records, session evaluations, weekly reports, etc</li>\n</ul>About you <ul>\n<li>We are looking for compassionate individuals with the capacity to connect with teenagers. You will have a demonstrable track record in this. While you will bring plenty of empathy to the role, you will also be able to set and maintain boundaries with children and young people– so you will need to demonstrate patience and resilience.</li>\n<li>It would be ideal if you have experience of working with children or young people in a residential setting.</li>\n<li>You must have experience working with children with complex needs in one of the following settings - Children's residential Care, Youth Work, Targeted Youth Work or Youth Offending</li>\n<li>Ability to find and use creative ways to communicate with children, you will also be quick to learn, and willing to work flexibly and innovatively to meet the changing and challenging needs of the children.</li>\n<li>Ability to form trusted relationships with young people in your care by supporting them with their social and emotional development, educational achievement, whilst setting boundaries and bringing consistency to their lives as any good parent would.</li>\n<li>Applying a restorative practice and trauma informed model as a therapeutic form of intervention you will help teenagers make sense of their backgrounds and find a positive way forward. </li>\n<li>Must be willing to work flexibly as part of a varied shift pattern which will be late afternoon, evenings and weekends</li>\n<li>Must be willing to be innovative and creative in your practice and approach and continually explore new ways of engaging and achieving positive outcomes for young people. \n</li>\n</ul>Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>General Council Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li>\n<li>Public Health Service Localised Flexi-time Scheme - accrual of up to 5 days per year </li>\n<li>Three volunteering days per year in Sutton</li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Car parking scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul>Application ProcessPlease apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application.To support our diversity agenda and reduce the risk of bias in our recruitment activities, our short listing process completely anonymises personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc. Our hiring managers review and short list applications based on the information provided as part of your application as to how well you meet the requirements and criteria for the role, as outlined in the job profile.The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.Additional InformationWe pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen <a href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing\">here.</a> We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance.#LI-SR1","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£37,068 - £43,299 (£45,510 unconsolidated maximum)","publishDate":"2025-05-21T08:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-04T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/b89ad7d6-ab45-46b2-89b5-5e1e9515b5bc.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"1de2e477-818c-485b-9411-41a96623e209","title":"Child Protection Chair - Children Social Care","employer":"London Borough of Sutton","department":"","location":"Sutton","locationType":3,"description":"About the BoroughIn Sutton, there is much for us to be proud of both as a council and as a borough. This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ. Looking ahead, there are plans for the delivery of new homes and new schools and the London Cancer Hub is being developed, while the Council is also seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment.All of this demonstrates a good track record and an authority that is ambitious and set to deliver more improvements for the borough. We've set out our vision for the future of Sutton in our corporate plan - Ambitious for Sutton. This strategic plan will shape the outcomes we achieve, the services we provide, and the impact we have on residents, to make Sutton a great place to live, work and raise a family.Situated in Zone 5, Sutton is less than 30 minutes by train from central London, and south and south west London are easily accessible by public transport. There are 10 train stations which serve key neighbourhoods within the borough providing direct connections to London Victoria, London Bridge, London Blackfriars and St Pancras International. Sutton also has direct rail connections with Epsom, Dorking, Guildford and Horsham, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and West Croydon for the London Overground. There’s also an extensive road network which provides close and easy access to the M25 and M23.About the Service and TeamThe London Borough of Sutton “is uncompromising in its focus on improving quality of frontline social work” – OfstedLondon Borough of Sutton works closely with Kingston University and regional partners as part of the Developing Together Social Work Teaching Partnership (SWTP). The partnership offers staff a wide range of pre and post qualifying education opportunities to promote continuous learning and development. This includes staff being encouraged to support the practice education of Social Work students and those in the assessed and supported year in employment (ASYE). Staff are also given the opportunity to attend conferences, workshops and have access to research and practice resources to support their ongoing professional development.Children's Social Care is going through an important change to meet the growing needs of the children and families we support. We are making many improvements to ensure that care for children is better and to create positive working environments for our staff. With committed leaders and experienced managers, we are bringing fresh ideas to our work and are helping to make real improvements in how we support children and families. Our aim is to provide high-quality care that helps children thrive while also creating an inclusive, diverse, and supportive environment for our staff to develop their careers.About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateJoin Children Social Care as a Child Protection (CP) Chair on a 12 months fixed term contract and enjoy a Golden Hello along with a Recruitment and Retention Bonus, outlined as follows:<ul>\n<li>£1,000 paid with your first month's salary</li>\n<li>£1,000 for your first completed year of service</li>\n<li>£2,000 for your second completed year of service</li>\n<li>£3,000 for your third completed year of service and each year thereafter</li>\n</ul>With a total salary package of up to £62,620 (subject to pay scale), inclusive of bonuses and benefits, this is an excellent opportunity to elevate your career in social care.<ul>\n<li>Are you passionate about protecting children, and working with their families to make sustained change?</li>\n<li>Could you support families, agencies and social workers, to make creative plans that focus on individual needs and keep children safe? </li>\n<li>Are you an experienced Social Worker, with management experience, looking for a new challenge? \n</li>\n</ul>We have an exciting opportunity to join us as a Child Protection Chair within Children Social Care at the London Borough of Sutton. Our objective is to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the children and young people in our community. Reporting to the Senior Safeguarding Chair, your responsibilities as a Child Protection Chair will include:<ul>\n<li>To lead and facilitate child protection conferences, ensuring that the best interests of children are at the forefront of all discussion.</li>\n<li>Improving the protection of children by developing outcome-focussed, multi agency child protection plans, within a tight timeframe.</li>\n<li>Monitor and review progress on child protection plans, providing guidance and support to involved parties.</li>\n<li>Provide training and support to staff and agencies on child protection processes and procedures.</li>\n<li>Stay updated on current legislation, best practices, and research in child protection and safeguarding.</li>\n</ul>You will work as part of a small team of Child Protection Chairs, where your skills in analysing complex information alongside the ability to communicate with both families and agencies, will support the service to deliver our statutory objectives. CP Chairs work collaboratively with social workers, educators, health professionals, and other stakeholders to develop comprehensive safety plans. Your knowledge and experience of social work, safeguarding and restorative practice, will be essential to enable and encourage a strength based approach to delivering our services. There will also be an expectation that you will provide cover for the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO). This will involve chairing meetings related to an allegation against a professional, in either their work or personal life. If you are an experienced Social Worker with management experience that is looking for a new challenge, we want to hear from you. You will join a supportive and experienced team and will enjoy opportunities for joint working and professional development. For more information about the role and/or an informal conversation, view the Role Profile or contact Denise Walford, Senior CP Chair on denise.walford@sutton.gov.uk or Karen Wells, Safeguarding Manager on karen.walls@sutton.gov.ukThis role is a great opportunity for:<ul>\n<li>Experienced social workers with a strong background in child protection and line management , gained at Assistant /Team Manager level. If you are passionate about growing your career, this role is an opportunity that focuses on chairing and facilitating critical discussions that impact children's lives. </li>\n<li>Current and Former Child Protection professionals who have significant experience in child welfare, social work, or safeguarding roles and are looking to take a leadership position in child protection within a Local Authority.</li>\n</ul>In addition, we would expect suitable candidates to fulfil the following competencies:<ul>\n<li>Be a qualified Social Worker with a relevant professional qualification in Social Work and registered with Social Work England</li>\n<li>Line management experience gained at Assistant or Team Manager level.</li>\n<li>Significant experience in child protection and safeguarding, with strong understanding of child protection legislation, local authority processes, and multi-agency collaboration.</li>\n<li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with families in a sensitive manner and make sound decisions in complex and challenging situations.</li>\n<li>Ability to work at Sutton Civic Offices up to 3 days a week</li>\n</ul>Our strong, accessible, and supportive management culture creates a positive team environment that promotes regular supervision and encourages continuous professional development for staff. Join us on this journey to create an environment where both the children in our care and our staff can thrive and succeed in their everyday lives.Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>General Council Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li>\n<li>Public Health Service Localised Flexi-time Scheme - accrual of up to 5 days per year </li>\n<li>Three volunteering days per year in Sutton</li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Car parking scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul>Application ProcessPlease apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application.To support our diversity agenda and reduce the risk of bias in our recruitment activities, our short listing process completely anonymises personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc. Our hiring managers review and short list applications based on the information provided as part of your application as to how well you meet the requirements and criteria for the role, as outlined in the job profile.The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.Additional InformationWe pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen <a href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing\">here.</a> We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance.#LI-SR1","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£47,532 - £55,620 (£57,663 unconsolidated maximum)","publishDate":"2025-05-21T08:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-30T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/49e5c0fe-a590-4ec5-998d-11ee93660e32.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e4a06e51-0011-411d-81e8-610fc3dc5a04","title":"Employee Relations Manager - Schools","employer":"London Borough of Sutton","department":"","location":"Kingston","locationType":3,"description":"About the BoroughJoining us, you get to work for not just one high performing London Borough, but two.Kingston and Sutton councils have a number of shared services serving both authorities, with some teams and roles more focussed on one council than the other, but the majority are shared across both, meaning you get multiple opportunities to learn from a wider pool of activities and two different political bodies. We work flexibly in both Kingston and Sutton offices, and support working at home or flexible working patterns that enable you to tailor your working and personal life. We provide the equipment and tools to enable you to work flexibly, and in return ask you to use that flexibility to be creative and ambitious in the services we deliver.There are some really exciting things happening in both boroughs. In Sutton, we are developing the London Cancer Hub, a world leading cancer research and treatment hub that will bring together professionals from across different sectors to identify and test new treatments and therapies. Over in Kingston, we are undertaking the largest housing regeneration programme ever delivered in the borough, building new energy efficient housing that will transform some of our oldest Council owned housing. Both boroughs have publicly committed to doing what they can to tackle the climate emergency and are investing in new technologies and societal change that will help bring carbon emissions down and improve our climate impact.You should choose Kingston and Sutton if you are looking for an opportunity that will challenge you to deliver more, support you to achieve personal ambitions, and expect you to put borough residents at the heart of what you do.Kingston is a beautiful Royal borough with a historic setting on the banks of the Thames with excellent schools and a bustling retail centre, all surrounded by open green spaces such as Richmond Park and Bushey Park, former recreation grounds for Tudor Kings and Queens. The Council is controlled by a Liberal Democrat Administration and has a council plan “Greener, Fairer, Safer, Together”, that sets out a vision to be a vibrant, diverse and inclusive borough where residents are active, empowered, engaged and able to remain independent and resilient. The Council engages with residents through a number of forums and events through the year, and like Sutton plays a leading role in developing the South West Region of London.Sutton is a well connected attractive part of London that has a reputation for excellent schools, green and leafy open spaces, and a history that drives a thriving heritage and culture offer through our museums and libraries. The Council is controlled by a long established Liberal Democrat Administration and has high ambitions set out in its corporate plan “Ambitious for Sutton”, that will ensure Sutton remains a great place to live, work and raise a family. The Council plays a leading role in a number of local partnerships and places great emphasis on engaging effectively with its residents, listening to local voices and making their message heard across London Government.About the Service and TeamThis role is based in South West London, combining home working with time on site and in schools across Kingston, Sutton & Richmond when needed Make a Real Difference in Education HR Are you passionate about shaping positive workplace cultures in schools? Do you have the skills and experience to guide school leaders through complex employee relations matters? If so, we’d love to hear from you.This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic shared HR service supporting schools in Kingston, Sutton, and Richmond – as well as schools outside these boroughs through our traded services. We're looking for an experienced Employee Relations Manager to join our Schools Team on a Full Time basis.About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateThis is an influential role without line management responsibilities – perfect for someone who thrives as a subject matter expert, collaborating with peers and school leaders to drive real impact.You’ll join a team of skilled ER Managers supporting schools and academies in delivering high-quality HR services. You’ll be advising on complex HR issues including disciplinary, grievance, ill health, restructuring, and TUPE, while also contributing to best-practice policy development and strategic workforce planning. You’ll work closely with headteachers, senior leaders, governors, and school business managers – not just solving problems, but proactively helping schools build strong teams and better futures for their staff and pupils.Our Ideal Candidate We want to hear from experienced ER professionals who understand the school environment and thrive in a fast-paced, people-focused role. Ideally, you will:<ul>\n<li>Have a strong background in managing employee relations casework, within schools or complex organisations. \n</li>\n<li>Be confident in supporting change processes, including restructures and TUPE. \n</li>\n<li>Be an excellent communicator, able to build trust with school leaders, staff, and unions. \n</li>\n<li>Have a passion for improving workplace culture, engagement and equity in education settings. \n</li>\n<li>Be confident in interpreting and writing policies that reflect employment law and practical application. \n</li>\n<li>Be a team player who supports colleagues and contributes to shared goals and continuous improvement. \n</li>\n</ul>Please state the days of the week you are available to work in your application, we require Monday availability.Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.In addition we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff supported by our IT infrastructure, Google Chromebooks and Google Apps, which have acted as a key enabler for collaborative and streamlined working. We operate hybrid working, a flexible working model which allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. It enables staff to achieve a work life balance whilst still meeting the needs of the organisation.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston or Sutton</li>\n<li>Flexible and agile working arrangements</li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul>Application ProcessPlease apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) so all personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc is completely anonymised during the shortlisting process. Our hiring managers review applications based on the knowledge, skills and experience demonstrated in your application, and how well these match the job profile. Our HR Shared Service with Sutton Council was recently recognised nationally for having the ‘Best Inclusion and Diversity Programme’ at the PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards 2023, something that we’re incredibly proud of.Hiring managers are encouraged to ensure that their interview panel is diverse, and representative of a range of protected characteristics, to help remove unconscious bias and ensure candidates are treated fairly during the selection process. Some characteristics may not be obvious, but our panels are diverse wherever possible. We have a number of measures in place to inform and support our approach, including mandatory EDI and unconscious bias training for all staff, safer recruitment training for diverse panel members, engaging with our staff networks and encouraging allyship. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce.Additional InformationWe are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough. Our aim is to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and staff feel a sense of belonging. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce.As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to thinking differently about disability and taking action to improve how we recruit, retain and develop disabled people. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role.We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.We are an accredited London Living Wage Employer and this means that everyone working at the Royal Borough of Kingston, regardless of whether they are permanent employees or third-party contractors and suppliers receive the London Living Wage. The real Living Wage is higher than the government’s minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay that is based on the actual cost of living.The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£45,510 - £50,574","publishDate":"2025-05-20T13:55:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-03T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/cff2c28d-5dc7-4d8b-aacc-003319e276a7.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d5dee895-1c74-4ba6-b72e-3f32a63dd8d5","title":"Specialist Safeguarding Nurse","employer":"London Borough of Sutton","department":"","location":"Sutton","locationType":3,"description":"About the BoroughIn Sutton, there is much for us to be proud of both as a council and as a borough. This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ. Looking ahead, there are plans for the delivery of new homes and new schools and the London Cancer Hub is being developed, while the Council is also seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment.All of this demonstrates a good track record and an authority that is ambitious and set to deliver more improvements for the borough. We've set out our vision for the future of Sutton in our corporate plan - Ambitious for Sutton. This strategic plan will shape the outcomes we achieve, the services we provide, and the impact we have on residents, to make Sutton a great place to live, work and raise a family.Situated in Zone 5, Sutton is less than 30 minutes by train from central London, and south and south west London are easily accessible by public transport. There are 10 train stations which serve key neighbourhoods within the borough providing direct connections to London Victoria, London Bridge, London Blackfriars and St Pancras International. Sutton also has direct rail connections with Epsom, Dorking, Guildford and Horsham, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and West Croydon for the London Overground. There’s also an extensive road network which provides close and easy access to the M25 and M23.About the Service and TeamChildren's Health ServiceThe London Borough of Sutton is part of an alliance of local providers which includes Epsom and St Helier’s NHS Trust, the Sutton GP Federation and South West London & St Georges MH Trust. This is known as the Sutton Health and Care (SHC) Alliance. Together we want to improve local services for adults and children by joining up health and social care provision across organisational boundaries. The SHC Alliance is already starting to deliver innovative services in Sutton that are providing joined- up care. The first of these is Sutton Health and Care at Home which went live in April 18. We now have an opportunity to improve local services for our children, focusing in particular on improving school readiness, mental health and wellbeing and SEND provision.The Safeguarding Children Team aims to ensure that all children and young people are effectively protected when using our services; that processes are robust for the early detection and any subsequent referral, and that colleagues are adequately supported to carry out such work. The team provides safeguarding supervision, expert advice and deliver safeguarding training within Sutton. For more information on the role and the service, please download the Candidate Pack which can be found towards the bottom of the page. For an informal discussion, feel free to contact the Children's Health Team - Jean Crate, Service Manager (<a href=\"mailto:jean.crate@sutton.gov.uk\">jean.crate@sutton.gov.uk</a>)About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateThe Specialist Safeguarding Nurse for children will work within the safeguarding health team and with oher safeguarding children teams within the London Borough of Sutton and within Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust, as well as with the Designated Nurse at Sutton ICB. The post holder will promote good practice and effective communication with the named nurse,across the Council and within the Trust, and between other NHS partners and all external agencies on matters relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The Specialist Safeguarding nurse will be led by the Named Nurse and work with a number of specialist safeguarding nurses.Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>General Council Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li>\n<li>Public Health Service Localised Flexi-time Scheme - accrual of up to 5 days per year </li>\n<li>Three volunteering days per year in Sutton</li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Car parking scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul>Application ProcessPlease apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application.To support our diversity agenda and reduce the risk of bias in our recruitment activities, our short listing process completely anonymises personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc. Our hiring managers review and short list applications based on the information provided as part of your application as to how well you meet the requirements and criteria for the role, as outlined in the job profile.The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.Additional InformationWe pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen <a href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing\">here.</a> We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance.#LI-SR1","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£47,532 - £55,620 (£57,663 unconsolidated maximum)","publishDate":"2025-05-14T08:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-04T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/8ba6afc5-4526-4d69-bfb6-30aa63ed925f.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"82095666-0c71-4fd7-84ce-b7c7b4fcc515","title":"Health Visitor","employer":"London Borough of Sutton","department":"","location":"Sutton","locationType":3,"description":"About the BoroughIn Sutton, there is much for us to be proud of both as a council and as a borough. This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ. Looking ahead, there are plans for the delivery of new homes and new schools and the London Cancer Hub is being developed, while the Council is also seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment.All of this demonstrates a good track record and an authority that is ambitious and set to deliver more improvements for the borough. We've set out our vision for the future of Sutton in our corporate plan - Ambitious for Sutton. This strategic plan will shape the outcomes we achieve, the services we provide, and the impact we have on residents, to make Sutton a great place to live, work and raise a family.Situated in Zone 5, Sutton is less than 30 minutes by train from central London, and south and south west London are easily accessible by public transport. There are 10 train stations which serve key neighbourhoods within the borough providing direct connections to London Victoria, London Bridge, London Blackfriars and St Pancras International. Sutton also has direct rail connections with Epsom, Dorking, Guildford and Horsham, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and West Croydon for the London Overground. There’s also an extensive road network which provides close and easy access to the M25 and M23.About the Service and TeamJoin our Specialist Public Health (0-19) Service, covering Cheam and South Sutton, Carshalton, Wallington, and Central Sutton. Our Health Visiting and School Nursing teams are dedicated to improving outcomes for children and families, with a focus on school readiness, mental health and well-being, and enhancing SEND provision.We proudly deliver the Healthy Child Programme for children aged 0–19, providing a comprehensive range of support to families in our community.Why Work With Us?<ul>\n<li>\nComprehensive Training and Development: We are passionate about supporting our staff to grow. Whether your interests lie in leadership, specialist areas such as speech and language, perinatal mental health, or working with children with additional needs, we provide tailored training and personal development opportunities to help you progress your career.</li>\n<li>\nInnovation and Collaboration: We actively encourage innovation and ambition, empowering staff to contribute their ideas to enhance our service. Your voice matters here, and together, we continually strive to improve outcomes for Sutton’s residents.</li>\n<li>\nModern and Flexible Working Environment: Embrace a modern approach to working with flexible options to work from our main bases, on the move, or at home. Equipped with Google Chromebooks, apps, and advanced technology, our team benefits from streamlined, collaborative, and adaptable working practices.</li>\n</ul>You’ll find a supportive and friendly team culture here at Sutton, where collaboration and shared purpose drive everything we do.For more information on the role and the service, download the Candidate Pack attached.For an informal discussion, feel free to contact Jean Crate, Service Manager, at jean.crate@sutton.gov.uk About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateWe are looking for a passionate and proactive Health Visitor who shares our commitment to improving health outcomes for children and families in Sutton. You’ll work closely with the Head of Service to deliver the strategic vision for children’s services, fostering collaboration between Health and Local Authority partners to achieve the best results.You will bring a strong commitment to empowering families, enabling them to take responsibility for their health through education, support, and community-based care. Your practice will be guided by the four principles of health visiting:<ul>\n<li>Searching for health needs</li>\n<li>Raising health awareness</li>\n<li>Influencing health-related policies</li>\n<li>Facilitating health-enhancing activities</li>\n</ul>What You’ll Do<ul>\n<li>Deliver the Healthy Child Programme to Sutton’s families with a focus on quality and impact.</li>\n<li>Identify health needs early and provide tailored interventions to help children reach their full potential.</li>\n<li>Ensure vulnerable children are supported with timely, effective care and interventions.</li>\n</ul>We’re seeking a compassionate, adaptable professional who thrives in collaborative environments, values evidence-based practice, and is eager to make a meaningful difference in the community.Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>General Council Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li>\n<li>Public Health Service Localised Flexi-time Scheme - accrual of up to 5 days per year </li>\n<li>Three volunteering days per year in Sutton</li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Car parking scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul>Application ProcessPlease apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application.To support our diversity agenda and reduce the risk of bias in our recruitment activities, our short listing process completely anonymises personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc. Our hiring managers review and short list applications based on the information provided as part of your application as to how well you meet the requirements and criteria for the role, as outlined in the job profile.The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.Additional InformationWe pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen <a href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing\">here.</a> We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance.#LI-SR1","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£40,755 - £48,531 (£50,574 unconsolidated maximum)","publishDate":"2025-05-14T08:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-04T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/06a2d34c-dc7e-405e-8cbe-1a08f481a09c.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"ded39126-4215-4af4-b856-676c8011365a","title":"Senior Valuer","employer":"London Borough of Sutton","department":"","location":"Sutton","locationType":3,"description":"About the BoroughIn Sutton, there is much for us to be proud of both as a council and as a borough. This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ. Looking ahead, there are plans for the delivery of new homes and new schools and the London Cancer Hub is being developed, while the Council is also seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment.All of this demonstrates a good track record and an authority that is ambitious and set to deliver more improvements for the borough. We've set out our vision for the future of Sutton in our corporate plan - Ambitious for Sutton. This strategic plan will shape the outcomes we achieve, the services we provide, and the impact we have on residents, to make Sutton a great place to live, work and raise a family.Situated in Zone 5, Sutton is less than 30 minutes by train from central London, and south and south west London are easily accessible by public transport. There are 10 train stations which serve key neighbourhoods within the borough providing direct connections to London Victoria, London Bridge, London Blackfriars and St Pancras International. Sutton also has direct rail connections with Epsom, Dorking, Guildford and Horsham, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and West Croydon for the London Overground. There’s also an extensive road network which provides close and easy access to the M25 and M23.About the Service and TeamThe Asset Management team acts as in-house property consultants for the Council providing valuation, property and asset management advice for all the Council's property assets. It also provides redevelopment advice and is involved with the regeneration of Sutton Town Centre. The team also undertakes disposal of surplus assets helping provide the Council with capital receipts. Sutton owns a commercial property investment portfolio which the team manages comprising mainly industrial and retail properties, but also some office buildings. The team has a collaborative and supportive approach.About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateThe role requires the provision of valuation and estates consultancy services for residential, commercial and operational property and development schemes, as directed by the Investment and Development Manager or Estates and Valuation Manager.The ideal candidate should be MRICS or FRICS qualified in the valuation and management of commercial and residential property with minimum two years’ relevant post qualification experience gained either in a private property consultancy or public sector property department. They should have good up to date knowledge of appropriate legislation and professional guidance and be adaptable in providing a wide range of accurate valuations and property management skills for different property types to ensure the delivery of income and capital maximisation.Having good verbal and written communication and negotiation skills, the surveyor will have a good understanding of local government and the current issues it faces as well as being able to work in a politically sensitive environment. They must also have an ability to undertake work to given deadlines, be able to prioritise their workload as well as being able to be an integral part of the team. Good IT skills as well as being adaptive to new technology and ways of working are also required.Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>General Council Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li>\n<li>Public Health Service Localised Flexi-time Scheme - accrual of up to 5 days per year </li>\n<li>Three volunteering days per year in Sutton</li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Car parking scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul>Application ProcessPlease apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application.To support our diversity agenda and reduce the risk of bias in our recruitment activities, our short listing process completely anonymises personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc. Our hiring managers review and short list applications based on the information provided as part of your application as to how well you meet the requirements and criteria for the role, as outlined in the job profile.The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.Additional InformationWe pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen <a href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing\">here.</a> We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£47,532 - £55,620 (£57,663 unconsolidated maximum)","publishDate":"2025-05-09T11:55:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-04T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/6b1037d7-ed25-4314-a2af-90344ba321fb.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"8ccd33b0-e375-4100-89a7-b306b81a6cea","title":"Social Worker (Adults)","employer":"London Borough of Sutton","department":"","location":"Sutton","locationType":3,"description":"About the BoroughIn Sutton, there is much for us to be proud of both as a council and as a borough. This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ. Looking ahead, there are plans for the delivery of new homes and new schools and the London Cancer Hub is being developed, while the Council is also seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment.All of this demonstrates a good track record and an authority that is ambitious and set to deliver more improvements for the borough. We've set out our vision for the future of Sutton in our corporate plan - Ambitious for Sutton. This strategic plan will shape the outcomes we achieve, the services we provide, and the impact we have on residents, to make Sutton a great place to live, work and raise a family.Situated in Zone 5, Sutton is less than 30 minutes by train from central London, and south and south west London are easily accessible by public transport. There are 10 train stations which serve key neighbourhoods within the borough providing direct connections to London Victoria, London Bridge, London Blackfriars and St Pancras International. Sutton also has direct rail connections with Epsom, Dorking, Guildford and Horsham, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and West Croydon for the London Overground. There’s also an extensive road network which provides close and easy access to the M25 and M23.About the Service and TeamAdult Social Care is undergoing a significant transformation to address the rising demand for our services. We're implementing wide-ranging changes to improve care for adults and create positive working environments for our staff. We have new leaders and experienced managers who bring innovative ideas to the service and are driving meaningful changes throughout your service delivery. Our goal is to deliver exceptional care that enhances outcomes for our community whilst providing an inclusive, diverse and stable environment for staff to grow their career.For more information on our new operating model and teams <a href=\"https://careers.sutton.gov.uk/categories/adult-social-care\">click here</a>.There are four Locality teams currently in place, aligned to the four Primary Care Network (PCN) footprint - Wallington, Carshalton, Sutton & Cheam. These services are for older people, people with physical and sensory disabilities and people with mental health related needs. Locality teams bring Social Workers together with NHS colleagues, supporting holistic, integrated working. About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateJoin Adult Social Care as a Social Worker and receive a Welcome Bonus* of £1000 paid in your first month's salary and a Retention Bonus* of £1000 paid for every complete year in service (* subject to payscale). With a total package up to £51,083 including bonuses and benefits, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in social care.We are looking for experienced Social Workers to join our Locality Team in Adult Social Care. Our mission is to empower adults to live independently as possible, and we need your expertise to make it happen. As a Social Worker working within the Localities team, your responsibilities will include::<ul>\n<li>Undertaking Care Act 2014 Assessments - identify individuals’ care and support needs, ensuring a personalised approach that emphasises the best outcomes</li>\n<li>Completing Care Act 2014 Reviews - evaluating the strength and suitability of an individual's care and support plan, ensuring that it continues to meet their needs and preferences</li>\n<li>Managing Safeguarding enquiries - investigating concerns about potential abuse or neglect, ensuring the safety and well-being of vulnerable individuals.</li>\n<li>Mental Capacity assessments - determine an individual's ability to make specific decisions regarding their care and treatment.</li>\n<li>Undertaking duty on rota basis</li>\n<li>Undertaking DSTS and CHC </li>\n<li>Court related work</li>\n</ul>Our teams are renowned for its ability to craft outstanding care plans that prioritise the needs and voices of service users, integrating input from various professionals, families/carers, and external agencies to ensure the best outcomes are achieved. Are you ready to take the next step? We are here to support your growth as you begin your career at Suttons Adult Social Care. Apply now and join us as we navigate this journey toward excellence.This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals with outstanding communication skills and a compassionate manner capable of effectively managing high levels of emotional distress. We encourage applications from candidates with experience in adult care and those passionate about delivering person-centred care. You'll join a welcoming, supportive, and energetic team dedicated to providing first class supervision and ongoing professional development opportunities.In addition, we would expect the following from all suitable candidates:<ul>\n<li>To be registered with Social Work England and hold a degree in Social Care or similar.</li>\n<li>2 years post ASYE working experience as a Uk registered social worker</li>\n<li>Have experience of working in a multidisciplinary team setting.</li>\n<li>Experience in undertaking complex Mental health and Physical health cases.</li>\n<li>Have sound knowledge and ability to deliver social work support to service users and their families.</li>\n<li>Ability to communicate complex social issues clearly to both patients and professionals.</li>\n<li>Ability to plan and coordinate social care plans and aspects of patient discharge.</li>\n</ul>Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>General Council Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li>\n<li>Public Health Service Localised Flexi-time Scheme - accrual of up to 5 days per year </li>\n<li>Three volunteering days per year in Sutton</li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Car parking scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul>Application ProcessPlease apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application.To support our diversity agenda and reduce the risk of bias in our recruitment activities, our short listing process completely anonymises personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc. Our hiring managers review and short list applications based on the information provided as part of your application as to how well you meet the requirements and criteria for the role, as outlined in the job profile.The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.Additional InformationWe pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen <a href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing\">here.</a> We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance.#LI-SR1","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£40,755 - £48,531 (£50,574 unconsolidated maximum)","publishDate":"2025-05-09T08:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-07-31T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/38223ec7-5749-4678-a0b9-0dd0289feb01.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"5cb62424-180e-4e94-87af-3ba96a246e55","title":"Social Worker - Leaving Care and Children Looked After","employer":"London Borough of Sutton","department":"","location":"Sutton","locationType":3,"description":"About the BoroughIn Sutton, there is much for us to be proud of both as a council and as a borough. This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ. Looking ahead, there are plans for the delivery of new homes and new schools and the London Cancer Hub is being developed, while the Council is also seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment.All of this demonstrates a good track record and an authority that is ambitious and set to deliver more improvements for the borough. We've set out our vision for the future of Sutton in our corporate plan - Ambitious for Sutton. This strategic plan will shape the outcomes we achieve, the services we provide, and the impact we have on residents, to make Sutton a great place to live, work and raise a family.Situated in Zone 5, Sutton is less than 30 minutes by train from central London, and south and south west London are easily accessible by public transport. There are 10 train stations which serve key neighbourhoods within the borough providing direct connections to London Victoria, London Bridge, London Blackfriars and St Pancras International. Sutton also has direct rail connections with Epsom, Dorking, Guildford and Horsham, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and West Croydon for the London Overground. There’s also an extensive road network which provides close and easy access to the M25 and M23.About the Service and TeamThe Leaving Care and Children Looked After Service is dedicated to providing exceptional support and care for children in the local authority's guardianship. Our focus is on ensuring the safety, well-being, and developmental needs of each child are met through personalised care plans and stable placements. We are committed to creating nurturing environments that address each child’s unique needs and ensure their voices are heard in all decisions affecting their livesWe are growing a diverse and inclusive environment for staff to learn, develop and grow their career. We provide specialist support on challenging cases, regular structured supervision, and an environment that encourages all those to take part and ensure their voices are heard. We understand the value that our staff bring to our service, and the needs of the residents in our community. In addition:<ul>\n<li>Sutton works with Kingston University and regional partners as part of the Developing Together Social Work Teaching Partnership (SWTP) to provide staff with a wide range of pre- and post-qualifying education opportunities to promote continuous learning and development.</li>\n<li>Staff are given the opportunity to attend conferences, and workshops and have access to research and practice resources to support their ongoing professional development.</li>\n<li>We encourage staff to support the practice education of Social Work students and those in the assessed and supported year in employment (ASYE). </li>\n</ul>Sutton Council also has a number of staff network groups such as the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic +A Network, LGBTQ +A Network and Women’s +A Network to ensure staff have a voice to drive positive change in the organisationAbout the Role and Our Ideal CandidateJoin Children Social Care as a Social Worker on a starting salary of £40,833 and receive a Golden Hello and a Recruitment and Retention Bonus as follows:<ul>\n<li>£1000 paid in your first month's salary</li>\n<li>£1000 paid for your first completed year in service </li>\n<li>£2000 paid for your second completed year in service </li>\n<li>£3000 paid for your third completed year in service and every year thereafter</li>\n</ul>We've got an exciting opportunity for you to work as a Social Worker within our Leaving Care and Children Looked After Service within Children’s Social Care. Our mission is to empower children to live independently as possible and provide the necessary support in safeguarding their well-being. We need your expertise to make it happen. In this role, your responsibility will include:<ul>\n<li>Assess the needs and situations of children in care to develop specialised individual care plans that address their well-being and development.</li>\n<li>Advocate for children and young people in care, making sure their voices are heard and their rights are protected in meetings, court hearings, and other discussions.</li>\n<li>Collaborate with professionals like teachers, healthcare providers, and community groups to provide coordinated support and review the well-being of children in care</li>\n</ul>As a Social Worker, your role is vital to promoting stability, supporting transitions to independence, and working towards long-term, positive outcomes for each child. Your knowledge and expertise will help to provide a stable and safe environment, advocating for children’s voices to be heard and ensuring their rights are upheld in all aspects of their care. You will collaborate with foster carers, families, and a range of professionals to provide consistent and effective support. If you are an experienced social worker, empowered by making a meaningful impact on the lives of children and young people, we would like to hear from you. We are dedicated to ensuring the safety, well-being, and development of children in care.This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals with outstanding communication skills and a compassionate manner capable of effectively managing high levels of emotional distress. We encourage applications from candidates with experience in childcare and those passionate about delivering person-centred care. You'll join a welcoming, supportive, and energetic team dedicated to providing first class supervision and ongoing professional development opportunities.In addition, we would expect the following from all suitable candidates:<ul>\n<li>To be registered with Social Work England and hold a degree in Social Care or similar.</li>\n<li>Have experience of working in a multidisciplinary team setting.</li>\n<li>Have sound knowledge and ability to deliver social work support to service users and their families.</li>\n<li>Ability to communicate complex social issues clearly to both patients and professionals.</li>\n<li>Ability to plan and coordinate social care plans and aspects of patient discharge.</li>\n</ul>Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>General Council Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li>\n<li>Public Health Service Localised Flexi-time Scheme - accrual of up to 5 days per year </li>\n<li>Three volunteering days per year in Sutton</li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Car parking scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul>Application ProcessPlease apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application.To support our diversity agenda and reduce the risk of bias in our recruitment activities, our short listing process completely anonymises personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc. Our hiring managers review and short list applications based on the information provided as part of your application as to how well you meet the requirements and criteria for the role, as outlined in the job profile.The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.Additional InformationWe pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen <a href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing\">here.</a> We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£40,755 - £48,531 (£50,574 unconsolidated maximum)","publishDate":"2025-04-30T08:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-30T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/ae63bc00-8ce9-4558-88b3-3ea9b321c3a7.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"bf71c770-b6f3-4a43-aeff-06876b241701","title":"Archive Family History Centre Manager","employer":"London Borough of Sutton","department":"","location":"Sutton","locationType":3,"description":"About the BoroughIn Sutton, there is much for us to be proud of both as a council and as a borough. This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ. Looking ahead, there are plans for the delivery of new homes and new schools and the London Cancer Hub is being developed, while the Council is also seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment.All of this demonstrates a good track record and an authority that is ambitious and set to deliver more improvements for the borough. We've set out our vision for the future of Sutton in our corporate plan - Ambitious for Sutton. This strategic plan will shape the outcomes we achieve, the services we provide, and the impact we have on residents, to make Sutton a great place to live, work and raise a family.Situated in Zone 5, Sutton is less than 30 minutes by train from central London, and south and south west London are easily accessible by public transport. There are 10 train stations which serve key neighbourhoods within the borough providing direct connections to London Victoria, London Bridge, London Blackfriars and St Pancras International. Sutton also has direct rail connections with Epsom, Dorking, Guildford and Horsham, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and West Croydon for the London Overground. There’s also an extensive road network which provides close and easy access to the M25 and M23.About the Service and TeamSutton Council’s Cultural Services is made up of a network of eight public libraries, three heritage houses, an archive and Family History Centre, and a year-round cultural programme for all ages.The Archive and Family History Centre Manager will lead the development and delivery of a customer facing Archive within Sutton Council’s Cultural Services, working with partners, communities and volunteers to maximise collections engagement and sustainability in Sutton.The successful candidate will be expected to:<ul>\n<li>manage local and archive collections, including storage, preservation, acquisitions, disposal, documentation and cataloguing within international standards, ensuring that the best service is provided within allocated resources.</li>\n<li>develop a sustainable strategy for the recording and preservation of all digital assets in the collection.</li>\n<li>prepare agreed funding bids and manage resulting projects.</li>\n<li>lead the migration of all legacy data from the Collections Management System to Axiell Collections.</li>\n<li>advise and provide technical specification for archival requirements as part of the Council’s planned move to the new Civic Hub in 2029, collating relevant data and producing reports for the service and senior management as required.</li>\n</ul> About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateAn exciting opportunity within Sutton Council’s Archive and Family History Centre, with a focus on supporting the move to a new Civic Hub.This is a two year fixed-term role, with the possibility for extension or for a permanent position. About youThe successful candidate will:<ul>\n<li>have an ARA recognised Archive qualification and experience of working in a busy public searchroom.</li>\n<li>have experience in heritage environments, with a strong grasp of archival policies, and collections management.</li>\n<li>be highly organised, self-motivated, able to show initiative and passionate about this area of expertise.</li>\n<li>have technical and professional skill and knowledge of using collections management software and specialist Archive equipment, some experience migrating data is desirable.</li>\n<li>have experience of coordinating, supervising and motivating volunteers.</li>\n<li>have the skills to produce meaningful reports for senior management, in order to make recommendations for service improvements and contribute to the delivery of key corporate objectives and the Cultural Strategy.</li>\n</ul> Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>General Council Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li>\n<li>Public Health Service Localised Flexi-time Scheme - accrual of up to 5 days per year </li>\n<li>Three volunteering days per year in Sutton</li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Car parking scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul>Application ProcessPlease apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application.To support our diversity agenda and reduce the risk of bias in our recruitment activities, our short listing process completely anonymises personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc. Our hiring managers review and short list applications based on the information provided as part of your application as to how well you meet the requirements and criteria for the role, as outlined in the job profile.The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.Additional InformationWe pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen <a href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing\">here.</a> We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£37,068 - £43,299 (£45,510 unconsolidated maximum)","publishDate":"2025-04-14T08:45:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-07T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/b6302c58-9fea-4eee-b790-b5db92b6fb78.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"624772bb-eb1c-4838-a7e7-183f0074da8c","title":"Social Worker - Children's First Contact Service","employer":"London Borough of Sutton","department":"","location":"Sutton","locationType":3,"description":"About the BoroughIn Sutton, there is much for us to be proud of both as a council and as a borough. This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ. Looking ahead, there are plans for the delivery of new homes and new schools and the London Cancer Hub is being developed, while the Council is also seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment.All of this demonstrates a good track record and an authority that is ambitious and set to deliver more improvements for the borough. We've set out our vision for the future of Sutton in our corporate plan - Ambitious for Sutton. This strategic plan will shape the outcomes we achieve, the services we provide, and the impact we have on residents, to make Sutton a great place to live, work and raise a family.Situated in Zone 5, Sutton is less than 30 minutes by train from central London, and south and south west London are easily accessible by public transport. There are 10 train stations which serve key neighbourhoods within the borough providing direct connections to London Victoria, London Bridge, London Blackfriars and St Pancras International. Sutton also has direct rail connections with Epsom, Dorking, Guildford and Horsham, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and West Croydon for the London Overground. There’s also an extensive road network which provides close and easy access to the M25 and M23.About the Service and TeamSutton’s Children’s First Contact Service is a single point of contact for all early help and children’s social care services, support for children through to identifying children in need and Child protection matters. The lines is open to all practitioners and the general public.Sutton’s Children’s First Contact Service aims to ensure a consistent and efficient response to referrals to the Children’s Service’s. The Children’s First contact Service co-ordinates incoming referrals and seeks to ensure that they follow the appropriate pathway for the child's needs according to Pan London threshold matrix.About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateChildren's Social Worker - Children's First Contact ServiceWelcome and Retention Bonus:£1000 paid in your first month salary and £1000 paid at the end of your 1st completed year in service£2000 paid after your 2nd completed year in service£3000 paid in your 3rd completed year in service and every completed year thereafter.Whole package totals up to £47,857 (including Retention Bonus)We are looking for confident and skilled Social Workers to work in our Children's First Contact Service. Our objective is to deliver the best outcomes for children and young people.Reporting to the Team Manager, you will work within the frameworks of Early Help, Section 17 and Section 47 - processing contacts received into the team on a daily basis, concluding relevant outcomes as to any onward plan. Your role will include liaising with multi agencies and engage at times in multi agency forums.Compliance is key to our statutory requirements and as a Social worker you will deliver all aspects of work in accordance with safeguarding policy, procedure, and standards, ensuring that the children are at the heart of your decision making.Our ideal candidateThe successful candidates will be enthusiastic and motivated individuals with a caring and calm approach who have a thorough understanding of the frameworks that underpin social work practice. You will bring insight and experience to the team and the lives of children and show initiative which will help develop our services to an outstanding standard. You must also enjoy working in a high pace team, being able to deliver consistency, energy, and passion to make a difference in children's and young people's lives. You will demonstrate empathy when dealing with sensitive situations and strong interpersonal skills using different ways of communicating. Showcasing the ability to assess and record a child's needs, applied through evidence based practice to justify decision making. We welcome applications from experienced CFCS/MASH practitioners or those with sustained child protection experience and with a clear ability to write comprehensively, speak with clarity and are able to deliver analysis based on evidence and research. Our culture of strong, accessible and supportive management will provide you with good regular supervision and the opportunity to take part in case discussions.In addition, We would expect the successful candidate to demonstrate the following competences (not limited to):you are a Qualified Social Worker with a Social Work degree or recognised qualification and registered with the relevant regulatory body Social Work Englandhave completed the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE)At least 2 years post ASYE work experience as a UK Registered Social Worker hold the relevant skills, knowledge and aptitude to ensure that all vulnerable people are safeguarded from abuse and that all statutory functions, local policy, procedures are adhered to in a timely manner and documented accordingly.If you have experience in a similar Children's services team, are competent in undertaking assessments, and are looking for the next challenging step in your career with a supportive management team, then apply today!Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rota if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>General Council Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li>\n<li>Public Health Service Localised Flexi-time Scheme - accrual of up to 5 days per year </li>\n<li>Three volunteering days per year in Sutton</li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Car parking scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul>Application ProcessPlease apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application.To support our diversity agenda and reduce the risk of bias in our recruitment activities, our short listing process completely anonymises personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc. Our hiring managers review and short list applications based on the information provided as part of your application as to how well you meet the requirements and criteria for the role, as outlined in the job profile.The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.Additional InformationWe pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen <a href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing\">here.</a> We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£40,755 - £48,531 (£50,574 unconsolidated maximum)","publishDate":"2025-03-19T12:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-07-16T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/acb80308-7726-42dc-8f49-500a4fe76b5c.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"8de6594f-2ff4-4559-ba93-6242be15d137","title":"Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP)","employer":"London Borough of Sutton","department":"","location":"Sutton","locationType":3,"description":"About the BoroughIn Sutton, there is much for us to be proud of both as a council and as a borough. This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ. Looking ahead, there are plans for the delivery of new homes and new schools and the London Cancer Hub is being developed, while the Council is also seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment.All of this demonstrates a good track record and an authority that is ambitious and set to deliver more improvements for the borough. We've set out our vision for the future of Sutton in our corporate plan - Ambitious for Sutton. This strategic plan will shape the outcomes we achieve, the services we provide, and the impact we have on residents, to make Sutton a great place to live, work and raise a family.Situated in Zone 5, Sutton is less than 30 minutes by train from central London, and south and south west London are easily accessible by public transport. There are 10 train stations which serve key neighbourhoods within the borough providing direct connections to London Victoria, London Bridge, London Blackfriars and St Pancras International. Sutton also has direct rail connections with Epsom, Dorking, Guildford and Horsham, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and West Croydon for the London Overground. There’s also an extensive road network which provides close and easy access to the M25 and M23.About the Service and TeamAdult Social Care is undergoing a significant transformation to address the rising demand for our services. We're implementing wide-ranging changes to improve care for adults and create positive working environments for our staff. We have new leaders and experienced managers who bring innovative ideas to the service and are driving meaningful changes throughout your service delivery. Our goal is to deliver exceptional care that enhances outcomes for our community whilst providing an inclusive, diverse and stable environment for staff to grow their career.Mental Health TeamWithin our boroughwide specialist service, there are three social work teams - The Transition Team, The Learning Disability Team, and the Mental Health Team.The Mental Health Team coordinates social care for individuals with complex mental health needs. Alongside delivering the AMHP service, the Mental Health Team also works closely with inpatient services promoting timely discharges for those in psychiatric admissions, coordinates community based support for individuals with social care needs related to their mental health, including S117 aftercare as well as meeting other statutory duties under the Care Act and providing Social Supervision to Conditionally Discharged clients.The AMHP roles are based within our full time dedicated AMHP service working out of Wallington alongside our health colleagues completing Mental Health Act assessments on a daily basis. However, there may be times when additional responsibilities under the Care Act may be required as part of the wider mental health service. About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateAs part of the transformation within the London Borough of Sutton’s Adult Social Care service, we are recruiting Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP) within the Mental Health Team. Reporting to the Team Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering top-quality, responsive care to individuals with mental health needs who require assessment under the Mental Health Act. The objective is to ensure that those in greatest need receive the support they require while safeguarding their rights and ensuring their safety. Your responsibilities will include: <ul>\n<li>Conducting assessments under the Mental Health Act to accurately identify and address individuals' needs.</li>\n<li>Collaborating with individuals, their families, and other professionals to create personalised care plans that foster recovery and well-being.</li>\n</ul>As an AMHP, you advocate for the rights and preferences of the individuals under our care, ensuring their voices are heard and respected throughout the assessment and treatment process. You'll work hand in hand with service users, their families, and multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans that address mental health needs and promote recovery and well-being. Given the nature of the role, resilience and the ability to manage stress and emotional demands are essential, as you'll be working with individuals experiencing mental health crises. If you can demonstrate empathy and maintain professionalism at all times, this role offers an opportunity to make a positive and meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve.This role presents an excellent opportunity for experienced and qualified Approved Mental Health Practitioner who are confident in their ability to work with individuals autonomously. Within your application you should demonstrate your skills, expertise and knowledge as well as: <ul>\n<li>Demonstrating detailed knowledge of key legislation including the Mental Health Act, the Care Act 2014, the Mental Capacity Act, and the Human Rights Act.</li>\n<li>Having a comprehensive understanding of the theoretical and legislative framework that underpins the Mental Health Code of Practice.</li>\n<li>Direct experience of working with people experiencing mental health needs, including under the Care Act</li>\n<li>Continued Professional Development within Mental Health Social Work </li>\n<li>In possession of a valid warrant to practise as an AMHP and ensure the ongoing maintenance of this qualification</li>\n<li>Professional Registration with Social Work England </li>\n<li>A full driving licence and use of a vehicle</li>\n</ul>If you are passionate about making a positive impact and possess the skills needed, we encourage you to apply. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the well-being of our service users while furthering your professional development in a supportive environment.For more information about the role and/or an informal conversation, view the Role Profile or contact Karen Norton-Lamb, Team Manager at Karen.norton-lamb@sutton.gov.uk.Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>General Council Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li>\n<li>Public Health Service Localised Flexi-time Scheme - accrual of up to 5 days per year </li>\n<li>Three volunteering days per year in Sutton</li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Car parking scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul>Application ProcessPlease apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application.To support our diversity agenda and reduce the risk of bias in our recruitment activities, our short listing process completely anonymises personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc. Our hiring managers review and short list applications based on the information provided as part of your application as to how well you meet the requirements and criteria for the role, as outlined in the job profile.The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.Additional InformationWe pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen <a href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing\">here.</a> We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. 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Web Analyst

London Borough of Sutton

£45,510 - £50,574

Kingston (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Business Support Officer

London Borough of Sutton

Band 1B

Sutton (On-Site)

Posted 9 days ago

Closing today

Sustainable Transport Officer

London Borough of Sutton

£37,068 - £40,755

Kingston (On-Site)

Posted 10 days ago

Closing in 3 days

Waking Night - Residential Care Support Workers

London Borough of Sutton

£37,068 - £43,299 (£45,510 unconsolidated maximum)

Sutton (On-Site)

Posted 11 days ago

Child Protection Chair - Children Social Care

London Borough of Sutton

£47,532 - £55,620 (£57,663 unconsolidated maximum)

Sutton (On-Site)

Posted 11 days ago

Closing in 2 days

Employee Relations Manager - Schools

London Borough of Sutton

£45,510 - £50,574

Kingston (On-Site)

Posted 12 days ago

Closing in 3 days

Specialist Safeguarding Nurse

London Borough of Sutton

£47,532 - £55,620 (£57,663 unconsolidated maximum)

Sutton (On-Site)

Posted 18 days ago

Closing in 3 days

Health Visitor

London Borough of Sutton

£40,755 - £48,531 (£50,574 unconsolidated maximum)

Sutton (On-Site)

Posted 18 days ago

Closing in 3 days

Senior Valuer

London Borough of Sutton

£47,532 - £55,620 (£57,663 unconsolidated maximum)

Sutton (On-Site)

Posted 23 days ago

Social Worker (Adults)

London Borough of Sutton

£40,755 - £48,531 (£50,574 unconsolidated maximum)

Sutton (On-Site)

Posted 23 days ago

Social Worker - Leaving Care and Children Looked After

London Borough of Sutton

£40,755 - £48,531 (£50,574 unconsolidated maximum)

Sutton (On-Site)

Posted 30+ days ago

Closing in 6 days

Archive Family History Centre Manager

London Borough of Sutton

£37,068 - £43,299 (£45,510 unconsolidated maximum)

Sutton (On-Site)

Posted 30+ days ago

Social Worker - Children's First Contact Service

London Borough of Sutton

£40,755 - £48,531 (£50,574 unconsolidated maximum)

Sutton (On-Site)

Posted 30+ days ago

Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP)

London Borough of Sutton

£40,755 - £48,531 (£50,574 unconsolidated maximum)

Sutton (On-Site)

Posted 30+ days ago

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14 London Borough of Sutton jobs

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Web Analyst

Business Support Officer

Sustainable Transport Officer

Waking Night - Residential Care Support Workers

Child Protection Chair - Children Social Care

Employee Relations Manager - Schools

Specialist Safeguarding Nurse

Health Visitor

Senior Valuer

Social Worker (Adults)

Social Worker - Leaving Care and Children Looked After

Archive Family History Centre Manager

Social Worker - Children's First Contact Service

Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP)

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London Borough of Sutton jobs