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<h2>About us</h2>Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents. The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision? We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £7.55 a hour Hours per week: 37 Contract type: ApprenticeshipKickstart your career in housing advice and homelessness prevention! Join our team as a Housing Solutions Advisor (Apprenticeship) and play a key role in delivering high-quality housing options advice, helping to fulfil our statutory duties under the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 and Housing Act 1996. You’ll work directly with individuals—by phone and in person—to prevent homelessness wherever possible, or support them in finding suitable accommodation in either the private or social housing sectors.In this hands-on apprenticeship, you’ll assist in assessing cases promptly, referring to specialist teams when duties are triggered, and helping to create and maintain personalised housing plans. You’ll gain valuable experience in tenancy law, possession proceedings, harassment and illegal eviction cases, disrepair issues, and tenancy sustainment, ensuring you can offer the best housing solutions and advice.You’ll also support a range of vital administrative tasks, including rent deposit applications, financial assessments, and referrals to hostels, all while working towards your Housing and Property Management Level 3 Apprenticeship and a Chartered Institute of Housing qualification. Applicants must have lived in the UK, Gibraltar, EEA, Switzerland, or EU overseas territories for at least the past three years.Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>Bring your people skills and problem-solving abilities to a role where you can make a real difference. We’re looking for a confident communicator who can engage with the public in fluent, accurate English—whether face-to-face, over the phone, or in writing. You’ll be able to plan and prioritise your own workload, manage complex cases, and work with clients and families who have multiple needs, using tact and resilience to overcome barriers and achieve positive outcomes.You’ll need excellent written skills, a clear telephone manner, and the ability to quickly understand and explain complex information in an accessible way. Strong organisational skills are essential, as you’ll be recording accurate case notes, producing documentation, and managing case files efficiently.We value calm professionalism when dealing with challenging situations, and you’ll be adept at empowering individuals to take steps towards resolving their housing issues. Good numerical skills will help you carry out affordability assessments and recommend financial support, while your ICT skills will support your use of case management systems and other digital tools.An understanding of equality legislation and the ability to apply policies in service delivery is important, alongside knowledge of relevant housing legislation and procedures. You’ll hold Functional Skills Level 2 or GCSEs (Grade C/4 or above) in English and Maths—or be willing to complete them during your apprenticeship. A flexible, proactive approach, the ability to work both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team, and the willingness to travel between sites are all essential.To be eligible, applicants must have resided in the EEA, Switzerland, Gibraltar or the UK for at least the previous 3 years before the start of the apprenticeship.This is a public facing role so you’ll need to show off your fluency in speaking and writing EnglishIf you’re ready to start your career helping people find safe and secure housing, we’d love to hear from you—apply today and make a difference from day one.<h2>Application process</h2>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority. On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received.<h2>Benefits</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: - From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade - Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave - Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area - Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant - Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home - Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns - Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways - Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons including access to discounts on top UK retailers and local retailers&nbsp; - Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel<h2>How to apply</h2>We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out! Our ‘How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application:&nbsp;<a href="https://m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/Jobs_and_careers/recruitment/Pages/How-to-apply.aspx" target="_blank">How to apply</a><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1605970&amp;ptId=11697" target="_blank">download: Housing Solutions Advisor - Apprenticeship Jan 25.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1605981&amp;ptId=11697" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Luton Borough Council

Housing Solutions Advisor Apprenticeship

Job Title: Adolescent Practitioner Starting Salary: £34,433 progressing to £37,280 pa Hours: 37.0 Location: Hemel Hempstead - South covering Watford, Three Rivers &amp; HertsmereContract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>We are seeking an Adolescent Practitioner to join Hertfordshire’s Youth Justice Service to work with children aged 10-18 who have received either a diversionary resolution (pre-Court) or Court Order.Hertfordshire Youth Justice Service is undergoing an exciting transition, evolving from its integration within children's social care to becoming a centralised youth justice service.This role provides the opportunity to work with a skilled, motivated and dedicated workforce, who are passionate about supporting children to desist from offending through robust assessment and delivery of tailored interventions which achieve positive change for children and keep them and wider communities safe.<h4>About the role</h4>The role of Adolescent Practitioner is to build relationships with children based on their individual needs, responding to their heritage, neuro diversity, learning style and self-identity enabling them to achieve positive change and be safe. The role involves:• Working in partnership with Children’s Services staff and other statutory and voluntary agencies, to provide robust programmes for children subject to out of court and court orders requiring skilled case management, to meet National Standards to reduce and manage risk to the public and prevent further offending.• Managing a caseload of children open to Youth Justice on an Out of Court (diversion) or community-based Court Order.• Through appropriate assessment of risk and risk management, develop, provide, co-ordinate and monitor programmes of intervention for children to prevent further offending in accordance with evidence-based practice.• Contributing to the delivery of the full range of services for children, their families and victims within Youth Justice Services.• Working in partnership with other professionals and with the parents/carers and families of children to ensure consistency with programme arrangements and to maximise the benefits of individual programmes for children.• Maintaining accurate and timely comprehensive case management information on ChildView and comply with deadlines and statutory standards and requirements.• Providing high quality reports e.g. Referral Order reports based on an AssetPlus assessment.• Liaising with relevant statutory and voluntary agencies to exchange, provide, gather, collate and evaluate information and data as may be required for monitoring the compliance of children, maintaining the positive benefits of individual intervention programmes.• Participating in wider team activities such as operational duty, court cover, including evenings and weekends of programme operation.<h4>About you</h4>Essential Criteria:<ul><li>Relevant qualifications in youth work, criminology or criminal justice or relevant experience of providing interventions and working as part of a child focused multi-disciplinary team.</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to meaningfully engage and communicate effectively with children as well as a range of individuals including parent/carers, victims, wider professionals and external agencies.</li></ul><ul><li>Understanding of the child first approach and proven experience of building positive relationships with children and parent/carers.</li></ul><ul><li>Strong IT skills to maintain confidential and accurate records on both case management systems and Excel spreadsheets.</li><li>Experience of dealing with conflict and problem solving.</li><li>Good IT, organisation and communication skills are essential as you will need to record information on a case management information system, coproduce intervention plans, produce reports, and correspond with children, parent/carers and partners.</li><li>Diving Licence and access to a vehicle.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Experience of youth court and crown court work is desirable.</li></ul><ul><li>Experience of developing and delivering engaging programmes of groupwork to children.</li><li>Experience and a sound knowledge of relevant legislation and policies relating to victims, children and their families within the youth justice service.</li></ul><ul><li>Self-motivated and able to organise and effectively manage own workload whilst maintaining high quality standards.</li></ul>This is an incredible opportunity to make a real difference in children’s lives at a critical time. As an Adolescent Practitioner, you will be on the front line, helping children navigate challenges, make better choices, and find a path towards a brighter future.Your work will directly impact not only the children you support, but also their families and the wider community.This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC9 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Robert.Samuel@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Robert.Samuel@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> or <a href="mailto:Lydia.Phillips@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Lydia.Phillips@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: 8th and 9th SeptemberBenefits of working for us <h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities.Please ensure you include a short supporting statement within your application to give us a little more information about how your skills, knowledge, and experiences meet our criteria.<h4>Additional information</h4>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Hertfordshire County Council

Adolescent Practitioner

Job Title: Senior Enablement Occupational Therapist Starting Salary: £42,839 - £47,181 per annum (pro rata for part time)&nbsp; Hours: 37 Location: Hertfordshire Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Adult Care Services£1000 welcome payment, relocation package &amp; lease car scheme* terms apply<h4>About the team</h4>The Enablement Occupational Therapy Team provide support to older people and adults with a disability. We promote personalisation through our assessment process, focusing on the wellbeing of the individual. Our Enablement Occupational Therapists deliver enabling programmes. Their input is time-limited, with intervention generally between 4 -6 weeks, this can be extended up to 12weeks where identified goals require this. The care management is completed externally to the enablement team allowing our Occupational Therapists to focus solely on their Occupational Therapy interventions.<h4>About the role</h4><ul><li>Working collaboratively with other partners and teams within Adult Care Services</li><li>Developing innovative support plans</li><li>Promote and support strength based assessment and practice approach to all interventions to maximise independence, health and well being to prevent or reduce the need for Adult Social Care</li><li>Working creatively with residents to ensure their safety and independence</li><li>Raising awareness in the area and developing valuable links for the team</li><li>Supporting other Therapists and Community Care Officers</li><li>Provide information and advice to enable an individual to confidently and safely participate in their daily life, includes grading of tasks and activities and adapting their environments</li><li>You will undertake a specialism eg Moving and Handling, BiA, AMP or Occupational Therapy practice educator</li><li>Designing personalised programmes that enable, and encourage the individual to relearn skills and regain abilities.</li><li>Reviews of moving and handling, provision of specialist equipment, &amp; minor adaptations to support identified goals.</li><li>Supporting people in the community and on discharge pathways from acute hospital settings</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist</li><li>Full driving licence and regular access to a vehicle</li><li>2 years post qualifying experience as an Occupational Therapist</li><li>Knowledge and experience in social care sector</li><li>Experience of completing assessments and making recommendations</li><li>Ability to work on your own as well as part of a team</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Knowledge of Care Act 2014</li><li>Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act 2005</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC11 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Sheryl.Jeram@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Sheryl.Jeram@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>This is an ongoing advert, applications will be reviewed and invited to interview as and when.Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Senior Enablement Occupational Therapist

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We’re looking for a motivated Trades Supervisor to join our responsive repairs and maintenance team. This is a key role ensuring the delivery of high-quality building maintenance and repair works that meet customer expectations and comply with all relevant health and safety standards. We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. About the Role: The role will be based at our depot at 19 Bennet Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 0QX As our Trades Supervisor, you’ll take the lead in overseeing the day-to-day operations of a team of skilled trade operatives and sub-contractors. Your main goal? To ensure that repairs and maintenance work is completed efficiently, safely, and to the highest standards. You’ll be responsible for:
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<li>Allocating and programming repair jobs to the right staff at the right time</li>
<li>Supervising trade operatives on-site, ensuring compliance with health &amp; safety procedures</li>
<li>Monitoring quality, performance, and productivity, and identifying training needs</li>
<li>Managing sub-contractors and ensuring their work meets our standards</li>
<li>Conducting toolbox talks, 1:1s, skills assessments, van stock checks and regular site visits</li>
<li>Supporting apprentices and trainees with hands-on development</li>
<li>Assisting in budget monitoring and providing feedback for service improvements</li>
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This is a varied and rewarding role offering you the opportunity to shape the delivery of services that directly improve homes and lives across Reading. About You: You’ll be a qualified trades professional with a recognised apprenticeship or City &amp; Guilds qualification (or equivalent), and substantial experience in your trade. You’ll bring practical knowledge of building construction techniques and relevant legislation, including a solid understanding of Health and Safety regulations—especially CDM requirements. While an SMSTS or IOSH qualification is desirable, it’s not essential. As a natural team leader, you’ll have experience supervising trade operatives or sub-contractors, with the ability to motivate, guide, and assess the work of others. You’ll be confident delivering toolbox talks, providing constructive feedback, and ensuring that work is carried out safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. You’ll also be comfortable liaising with a range of people—from contractors to customers—and capable of handling complaints with tact and professionalism. Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills are essential. You’ll be able to manage competing priorities, maintain accurate records, and support apprentices and trainees as they learn on the job. A flexible and proactive approach is key, along with a valid UK driving licence and access to transport, as the role will involve travel between sites. You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this: Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do Drive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential Be Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way Make a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed Our offer: We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment. A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:
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<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</li>
<li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities</li>
<li>Modern working environment at 19 Bennet Road, Reading</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li>
<li>Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)</li>
<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted</li>
<li>Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work</li>
<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax</li>
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To arrange a confidential discussion on this position please contact Sean Donaghue – Assistant Housing Repairs and Maintenance Manager – <a href="mailto:sean.donaghue@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">sean.donaghue@reading.gov.uk</a> Closing Date: Sunday 7th September 2025 Interview Date: To be confirmed Interview Process: Formal interview, basic written and practical test Please note that 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 return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Reading Borough Council

Trades Supervisor - Housing Repairs Team

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Join our dedicated Care Team providing high-quality care to individuals as an Independent Living Assistant, Waking Night at Charles Clore Court, Southcote, Reading. Providing night support to vulnerable adults as and when required. We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. About us and the role: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK - Sponsorship not available. The working pattern is working waking night shifts Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. Night shift hours are 9.45pm to 7.00am. You will have experience in working in care or support setting, treating our service users with dignity and respect whilst meeting their individual care needs, including support with personal care. As a lone worker you will have the responsibility to ensure that any urgent care or building matters are attended to and you must have the skills to evaluate risks and devise strategies to mitigate and handle them effectively. We are a Domiciliary Care service registered with CQC whose aims are to provide high quality support to adults regardless of gender, race, religion or sexual orientation. The Team provides service users with opportunities to maintain their independence, build positive relationships and be empowered to make informed choices, within a person-centred approach. You will be able to demonstrate:
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<li>Good general education, to include good literacy skills</li>
<li>NVQ2/QCF Level 2 Diploma in Care and Promoting Independence or commitment to achieving this</li>
<li>A commitment to delivering Person Centred Support to a range of individuals</li>
<li>Able to relate to service users and meet their needs, with a sense of understanding, patience, respect and dignity</li>
<li>Ability to undertake manual handling tasks</li>
<li>Ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as on own initiative</li>
<li>Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally</li>
<li>Ability to be self-motivating</li>
<li>Basic Microsoft IT skills, ability to read/check emails etc.</li>
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Progression through the full salary range is dependent on attaining the relevant QCF qualification.&nbsp; You will also demonstrate a commitment to anti oppressive practice along with a flexible attitude to travelling around and working in the local area. You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this: Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do. Drive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential. Be Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way. Make a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed. Our offer:
We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition are strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment. A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:
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<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave.</li>
<li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li>
<li>Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)</li>
<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted.</li>
<li>Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work.</li>
<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax.</li>
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For an informal discussion about the Waking Night Independent Living Assistant post, please contact Jennie Hughes (Staff Resource Officer) on 07738 916 712 - <a href="mailto:jennie.hughes@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">jennie.hughes@reading.gov.uk</a> Closing Date: Sunday 7th September 2025 Interviews: TBC Interviews will be face to face at Charles Clore Court, 139 Appleford Road, Reading, RG30 3NT. Teams interviews are not available. Please note that 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 return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Waking Night Independent Living Assistant - Charles Clore Court

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Female Assistant Support Worker - Fletcher Way Full-time (37.5 hours) availableAre you someone who thrives on helping others live more independently and confidently? We are looking for caring and enthusiastic Female Assistant Support Workers to join our friendly team at Fletcher Way, a supported living service in Hemel Hempstead.In this rewarding role, you will support individuals with learning disabilities in their own homes, helping them with:<ul>
<li>Day-to-day tasks like shopping, cooking, cleaning, and budgeting
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<li>Following personalised support plans and risk assessments
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<li>Promoting independence and supporting each person’s goals and aspirations</li>
</ul>You’ll be part of a dedicated team that values compassion, teamwork, and person-centred care.About YouNo previous experience in care? No problem! We provide a structured induction, comprehensive training, and the opportunity to gain an accredited vocational qualification.We are looking for people who are:<ul>
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Passionate, with a can-do attitude and a genuine desire to make a difference</li>
<li>Able to communicate effectively and adapt to different needs</li>
<li>Flexible and reliable, able to work shifts including weekends and bank holidays</li>
<li>Committed to equality, diversity, and person-centred support
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Hold a full UK driving licence and can work to a rota</li>
</ul>Hightown Benefits:<ul><li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li></ul><ul><li>£24,570pa for a 37.5 hour contract</li></ul><ul>
<li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li>
<li>Mileage paid for car usage</li>
<li>Fully paid DBS</li>
<li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li>
<li>Monthly attendance bonus and annual salary and cost of living review</li>
<li>Ongoing professional development and training to help you deliver outstanding support</li>
<li>Employee assistance helpline</li>
</ul>Please note that we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on an ongoing basis and therefore we may close the vacancy early. Interested applicants are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure they are consideredAppointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference and medical checks.We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer.

Hightown Housing Association

Assistant Support Worker

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Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated educator looking to make a real impact on young minds? We are seeking a motivated and inspiring Vocational Lead to join our dynamic team and help shape the future of our children and young people.
What you’ll be doing:
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<li>Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality lessons that engage and challenge children and young people.</li>
<li>Foster a positive learning environment that supports children and young people's educational and personal growth.</li>
<li>Assess and monitor student progress, providing constructive feedback and support.</li>
<li>Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and the wider school community to ensure student success.</li>
<li>Participate in school activities, extracurricular programs, and professional development opportunities.</li>
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What we’re looking for:
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<li>Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)</li>
<li>A qualification in SEND education is desirable.</li>
<li>Experience of working with children with SEND and ASC</li>
<li>Experience in teaching KS2 - KS4</li>
<li>Strong classroom management skills and the ability to inspire and motivate children and young people.</li>
<li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li>
<li>A commitment to continuous professional development and innovation in teaching methods.</li>
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Why join us?
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<li>Annual salary reviews and enhanced pension contributions for qualified teachers.</li>
<li>Ongoing professional development opportunities.</li>
<li>Access to a range of lifestyle and health perks and benefits.</li>
<li>A collaborative and dedicated team of professionals.</li>
<li>A rewarding and fulfilling role making a real difference to children's lives.</li>
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We value your hard work and dedication, and we’re committed to ensuring you feel supported, both professionally and personally so that you are in the best position to make the most impact for the children in our care.

When you join Kedleston Group, you can be certain that your work will have purpose and meaning. You can also expect a supportive environment which enables you to excel in your role and grow in your career.
You will have access to an attractive benefits package including;
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<li>Access to health and well-being programmes, including a free and confidential 24/7 helpline and counselling service</li>
<li>Discounts on retail, travel, and leisure through our benefits platform</li>
<li>Cycle to work scheme</li>
<li>Generous life cover</li>
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Who are we?
Brookways School is an independent specialist day school in North Cheam, London designed with a state-of-the-art learning environment which has been created to meet the needs of young people with autism.
Our school offers a calm, quiet, safe, positive and nurturing place where young people can learn and grow.
Brookways School is part of Kedleston Group. We specialise in providing specialist education and care for children aged 7-19 with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). These include autistic spectrum condition (ASC), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and social emotional and mental health needs (SEMH).
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and we expect all colleagues to share this commitment. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.

We are a disability confident committed and equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

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Job Title: Epidemiologist Starting Salary: £42,839 progressing to £47,181 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37 Location: Countywide - Stevenage - Hybrid Working Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Public Health<h4>About the team</h4>The Epidemiology team works to enable high quality decision making that maximises population wellbeing. We do this by creating evidence-based actionable insights derived from the analysis of public health related data using data science techniques and methodologies. We also support population health initiatives through surveillance and reporting on emerging health trends. With the support of Senior Epidemiologists and the wider team, you will work on projects providing statistics and insights about health and wellbeing, contribute to recommendations for how services can better meet residents’ needs, and use data science methods to develop the analysis and presentation of evidence and insights.<h4>About the role</h4>You will:<ul><li>Provide responsive and high-quality statistical and analytical support to stakeholders within public health and wider across the health and care system.</li><li>Support the delivery of complex analytical projects with guidance from Senior Epidemiologists and other colleagues, using R for data analysis and Git for collaboration and version control.</li><li>Engage with stakeholders, including specialist and non-technical audiences, using verbal, written and visual communications to translate analytical findings into actionable insights.</li><li>Carry out quality assurance of outputs and contribute to the development of methodologies for analysis and visualisations, helping to enhance the quality and impact of outputs.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential skills:<ul><li>Evidence of working in epidemiology and public health data analytics.</li><li>Postgraduate degree in a related topic or equivalent (~2+ years) of relevant work experience.</li><li>Experience in a range of statistical methods.</li><li>Ability to write reports and to clearly present insights from statistical analyses to a non-technical audience.</li><li>Knowledge of R, Git and other open-source tools.</li><li>Experience of project management and managing multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.</li></ul>Desirable skills:<ul><li>Understanding of health inequalities and population health.</li><li>The ability to combine insights from data analytics with evidence from research and the wider literature.</li><li>Knowledge about data protection and security.</li><li>Evidence of sharing and promoting analytical outputs to a range of different stakeholders.</li></ul>Please note that there will be a pre-interview assessment which will form part of the selection process. This would ideally be done using R. If you are selected for interview, we will be in touch to arrange the assessment.We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Corporate Services, level CORP11 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Corporate servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Maree.Brennan@Hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Maree.Brennan@Hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: 31st August 2025Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Job Title: SEND Senior EHC Team Lead Location: Hemel Hempstead Starting salary: £41,511 to £45,718 per annum Contract: Permanent, 37 hours per week <h4>About the role</h4>We’re looking for passionate and experienced SEND Team Leaders to join our School Age SEND Team. In this role, you’ll lead a dedicated group of EHC Coordinators who manage Education, Health, and Care (EHC) Annual Reviews for school-aged children.As a Team Leader, you’ll guide your team in coordinating professionals across education, health, and care sectors, ensuring plans and provision are coproduced with families in a truly person-centred way. You’ll champion high standards of communication and quality, while maintaining oversight of performance and ensuring statutory timescales are met.Your leadership will be key in delivering our SEND obligations. You’ll provide supervision, support professional development, and oversee induction, training, and performance management processes.You’ll work to build and maintain strong, supportive relationships with education settings and families, ensuring that EHC assessments and plans are developed with care, clarity, and consistency.<h4>About you</h4><ul><li>Comprehensive up to date knowledge and experience of the Children and Families Act 2014, SEND Code of Practice and SEND Regulations 2014.</li><li>Experience of managing staff and delivering excellent service outcomes in a previous role is strongly desirable</li><li>Current driving license and access to a car to be able to travel to a range of work bases and schools and this role does require you to be in one of our offices regularly and some countywide travel.</li><li>Educated to degree level or have significant experience of a range of work within education.</li><li>Experience of working well under pressure and being extremely well organised</li></ul>If you have an unrelenting drive to ensure excellent outcomes for children with special educational needs and disabilities, and you can motivate and manage a team to achieve this – this may be your perfect role!InterviewsThere will be two stages of the interview process.First interview on Aug 7th (online) Second interview Aug 14th (in person at Apsley)Please ensure you are available for both dates.For an informal conversation please <a href="mailto:contactRupinder.ahluwalia@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">contactRupinder.ahluwalia@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>This job role is level 11 - Please locate the job profile via: Job profiles - Health and social careBenefits of working for us <h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. Job Title: Day Service Senior Support Worker Starting Salary: £26,835 (£13.90 per hour) with the opportunity to progress to £30,060 (£15.58 per hour) Hours: Full Time Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Adult Care ServicesAT THIS TIME WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM CANDIDATES WITH STUDENT VISAS OR SPONSORED VISASLocations: Welwyn - Welwyn Hatfield Day Service - 37 hours <h4>About the team</h4>Are you an experienced Day Service Support Worker wanting to progress whilst supporting people to live their best lives?People with disabilities in Hertfordshire need people like you! Come and work for a trusted employer who will value you and support your development<h4>About the role</h4>You will work in Day Centres across Hertfordshire to support people with:To lead on the daily programmes and communicate any relevant changes necessary to other senior staff and/or managers. Applying a positive risk approach in providing innovative day opportunities that both connect and enable those who attend the service.To develop and implement individual and detailed service user support plans, linking with other relevant parties, including liaison with families, health professionals, social workers, and other agencies. Act as link worker to named individuals.To undertake medication duties, including administration and recording, and where appropriate supervise junior staff in this task.<h4>About you</h4>You need to have some experience as a Day Service Support Worker for this role and to hold an RQF Level 2 award or equivalent – we will support you with all additional the training you need.You just need the right values and a willingness to learn.This job role is within the Health and Social Care, level 7 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:ed.davis@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">ed.davis@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Benefits of working for us <h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Job Title: Senior Residential Childcare Workers Starting Salary: £37,035 progressing to £40,476 per annum + 6% market enhancement * *Sleep In allowances are paid at £40 per night. There are opportunities to work additional hours and overtime across the Service. Hours: 37 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent <h4>About the team</h4>Hertfordshire county council has its own residential service for children, this consists of 7 homes, including 2 very specialist homes, 1 disability and the rest mainstream multi bedded homes.All homes are currently sitting on Ofsted ratings of good or outstanding.As a senior you form part of the leadership of the home and ensure the needs of the home and young people are met and maintained at the highest possible level.Each home is made up of Registered Manager, Deputy, Senior Residential Childcare Workers, Residential Childcare Workers, cleaners and home administrators.As a Senior within the residential service there will be times you are asked to support other homes.<h4>About the role</h4>Below are some of the things you could say about your role on a day-to-day basis working in our Residential Care homes:“It’s the best job in the World” “The work life balance is brilliant” “I am at home more than I am at work – both families benefit” “’Thanks for running me a bath’ – is what made me smile today – win/win”.If you really want to make a difference to a young person’s life then read on……It is hard to put a job title on a role where you are mentor, teacher, coach, deliverer of parental guidance, role model, therapist, councillor, and family liaison, often all in the same day.Daily you will be liaising with a host of individuals and services, from our young person’s family to schools and education authorities, social workers, police and a whole range of other internal and external contacts.The essence of the role is to support, almost as an extension of the family, one young person to help them develop into adulthood as effectively as possible, establishing routine, boundaries and consistency in a calm, non-judgemental manner. You will work with children and young people who display challenging behaviour due to early life trauma.No two days are the same in our Residential Service - on your working days you could be taking your young person horse riding, painting, for a drive, for a walk, out shopping, or attending virtual schools. You will support children to achieve and grow through positive experiences.“You are there when I rise, when I eat, when I play, and you are there to put me to bed at the end of my day”.Our commitment to young people in our care is to be there around the clock for them. As part of your role you will complete relevant paperwork and work within relevant legislation.You will be part of a team working on a shift/rota basis; you will work together with the rest of the team, and your senior, to organise this in advance.&nbsp;&nbsp; Due to the nature of our care, there may be occasions where you need to swap shifts and working together with your team we can achieve this flexibility. As a Senior Residential Childcare Worker, you would need to do the following.<ul><li>Shift work including evening weekends, bank holiday and sleep in duties.</li><li>Lead and manage shifts.</li><li>Plan weekly activities for the young people.</li><li>Ensure the home is working to the regulations.</li><li>Line manage and supervise Residential Childcare Workers (RCWs).</li><li>Train and Develop RCWs.</li><li>Report writing.</li><li>Undertaking specialist training for the role</li><li>Oversee the children files, ensuring all documentation is update to date and relevant.</li><li>Manage incidents.</li><li>Maintain the safety of the young people, staff and home.</li></ul>Manage and report safeguarding concerns in line with policy and procedure.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Minimum 9-12 month experience of working in residential children’s home.</li><li>Hold NVQ level 4 Health &amp; Social Care</li><li>Hold a full driving licence and business insurance.</li><li>Lead and manage shifts.</li><li>Willingness to undertake shift work.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Staff supervision</li><li>Attending/ leading meetings with key stakeholder</li><li>Working with families</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the&nbsp;Health and Social Care, level &nbsp;job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careWorking for Hertfordshire County council is an excellent opportunity, we are forward thinkers and diverse in the residential services that we offer.As an employer we offer our staff the opportunity to undertake further training via our apprenticeships to further their careers in social care.&nbsp;Its an excellent time to join our residential service as we have a strong therapeutic foundation and looking to enhance our service with a core and committed staff group. To hear more about this opportunity please contact Sabika Sabeen <a href="mailto:Sabika.Sabeen@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Sabika.Sabeen@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;- 07515 663033&nbsp;for an informal discussion about the role.Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.<h4>Additional information</h4>Sponsorship We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Job Title: Wholetime Firefighter Location: Countywide Salary Range: £28,265 per annum (Trainee) rising to £37,675 per annum (Competent) Hours: 37 per week Contract: Permanent Diversity: We are an inclusive employer and value a diverse workforce Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want a job you love, whilst saving lives? Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue needs you. The role of a Firefighter is not only about fighting fires; it ranges from informing people on a wide number of safety issues to responding to road traffic collisions and medical emergencies to name a few.All applicants must:<ul><li>Reside in Hertfordshire or in a directly adjoining postcode area as listed on the Postcode Eligibility Page </li><li>Be 18 years old or over at the time you start the training course</li><li>Hold a full &amp; valid manual driving licence, enabling ‘unsupervised’ driving in the United Kingdom</li><li>Have the right to work in the United Kingdom</li><li>Have no unspent convictions (As defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974)</li><li>Have GCSE Grade A* to C, or Level 9-4 qualifications in English and Mathematics (or a recognised equivalent i.e. Functional Skills Level 2). See qualification criteria for further details</li></ul>We have strong values and RISE to the challenge of improving Residents lives, working with Integrity, acting Sustainably and championing Equality and fairness. We aim to recruit a workforce which represents the communities we serve by giving equal opportunities to all.Appointments will always be made on the merit of the application and performance in the selection process - however, we are particularly encouraging applications from females and those from Minority Ethnic backgrounds who are currently under-represented within Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service.Details of the selection stages and full information about the recruitment process are displayed on our website Wholetime firefighter jobs | Hertfordshire County CouncilWe would also encourage people who are interested to follow Hertfordshire Fire &amp; Rescue Service on our social media channels for regular updates. Twitter: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/hfrs" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/hfrs</a> Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/hertsfire" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/hertsfire</a> TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@hertfordshirefire" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@hertfordshirefire</a>?If you are successful as part of your development, you will complete either a Level 3 Operational Firefighter Apprenticeship or Level 3 Diploma in Emergency Fire and Rescue Service Operations in the Community.Level 3 Diploma in Emergency Fire and Rescue Services Operations in the Community - SFJ AwardsPlease note you can apply at any time throughout the year; however, shortlisting will be completed based on the selection assessment dates given below.<ul><li>Stage 1 Physical Stage: dates from 29th April to 10th May</li><li>Interview: w/c 2nd June</li><li>Medical : dates through July 2025</li><li>Start date - September 2025</li></ul>Note: To ensure your application is considered for the next round of selection testing, please submit it by March 31, 2025. Applications submitted after this date will be considered for future tests.If you have any questions, please contact <a href="mailto:fire.recruitment@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">fire.recruitment@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>Benefits of Working for HCC:<ul><li>Excellent career development and training opportunities</li><li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li><li>Excellent pension scheme with employer contributions</li><li>Discounts on everyday shopping, holidays, entertainment and leisure, along with cashback with our Vivup employee scheme</li><li>Support groups and wellbeing schemes</li></ul>How to Apply: Please follow the 'Apply for Job' button at the bottom of the screen. As part of the application you will be required to upload your most recent CV ensuring gaps in employment have been addressed and includes your current, or most recent, employer. You will also be required to upload your driving licence, passport and English and maths qualifications. Safeguarding children and adults is of utmost importance to Hertfordshire County Council. The Council requires employees to abide by legislation and best practice to enable Hertfordshire to achieve this. This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check. For more information Click HereAs part of this role, you will be required to travel to other HCC Sites/Residences either using your own mode of transport or a company car. In light of this, the ability to drive and/or travel around the County is required for this role a DVLA check will be required on appointment.English Fluency: The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.Disability Confident: We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Why Hertfordshire: Watch our ‘Why Hertfordshire’ video. Our staff use their own words to tell their story and share their experiences of what it is like working here. Take your next step in your career.Hertfordshire County Council has reviewed its pay structure and terms and conditions, as part of its commitment to continuing to be an employer of choice, in which we are currently in a period of transition. You an read more about this on our website.<h4>Available documents</h4><ul><li>Firefighter Job Outline.pdf</li></ul> 





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We are looking to appoint a Social Care Coordinator to work in our Discharge to Assess Hospital Team to work alongside Social Workers and Occupational Therapists. Our aim is to help people meet their needs and achieve the outcomes that matter to them in their lives, involving the person and supporting them to have choice and control over what matters to them. We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. We support hybrid working, it’s important to us that working arrangements are designed to enable our employees to excel and within this role you’ll have the opportunity to work in a way that suits your lifestyle. About the role: The Discharge to Assess Hospital Team is a multidisciplinary team who work in collaboration with our health colleagues to promote timely discharges from hospital promoting the home first agenda. The Social Care Coordinator role will entail working with our duty team, reviewing and analysing referrals, problem solving and visiting individuals that have been discharged from hospital to ensure their care act eligible needs are being met in a strength-based way. We are looking for candidates who have experience of working with people with care and support needs or have transferable skills and experience. You must be able to demonstrate:
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<li>excellent communication skills</li>
<li>ability to gather and analyse information</li>
<li>ability to identify and prioritise risks</li>
<li>ability to identify and prioritise safeguarding issues</li>
<li>excellent organisational skills and flexibility</li>
<li>excellent IT and typing skills</li>
<li>excellent teamwork skills</li>
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When applying for this post, please ensure that your application explains, with examples, how you meet the person specification in the Job Description as this is the shortlisting criteria. You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this: Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do Drive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential Be Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way Make a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed Our offer: A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:
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<li>Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)</li>
<li>Cycle salary sacrifice scheme</li>
<li>Salary sacrifice scheme for Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs) to help you save for your retirement</li>
<li>'Your Reading Passport' scheme - competitive rates for local gyms</li>
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To learn more, please contact: Shaun Rogers – Discharge to Assess Hospital Team – Team Manager - <a href="mailto:shaun.rogers@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">shaun.rogers@reading.gov.uk</a>or call 0118 937 3645. Closing date: Sunday 24th August 2025 Interview date: TBC Please note that 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 return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Visit: <a href="https://moretoreading.co.uk/" target="_blank">www.moretoreading.co.uk</a>to find out more about Reading’s Community &amp; Adult Social Care Services. It’s a chance to hear from the people who already work here and why they have chosen Reading as their professional destination.

Social Care Coordinator - Discharge to Assess Hospital Team

Job Title: Equipment and Installation Technician Starting Salary: £24,404 progressing to £25,584 per annum – pay award pending Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Welwyn Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Adult Care Services<h4>About the team</h4>Hertfordshire Equipment Service (HES) provides health and social care equipment to disabled and vulnerable service users and patients across Hertfordshire. From bath boards to hospital beds and grab rails to gantry hoists, the equipment HES provides enables Hertfordshire residents to remain living independently in their own homes or supports them and their carers by providing equipment which enables them to be discharged from hospital.<h4>About the role</h4>Our service is growing and very much in demand, and we are looking for a technician to join our busy team, delivering and installing items of equipment within client’s homes. We’re looking for people who can work flexibly and as part of a team here at Hertfordshire Equipment Service which intern supports NHS and social care colleagues in working across seven days. Must be able to drive a 3.5T vehicle and used to heavy or cumbersome equipment to deliver and fit.The working pattern will be&nbsp;Tuesday to Saturday - 8am to 4pm or 9am to 5pm shifts on a rota, ad-hoc overtime is also available during the week<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Full Driving Licence with either D1, C1, C or BE category</li><li>Demonstratable practical abilities</li><li>Empathy to provide high levels of customer service</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Experience of installing specialist equipment desirable</li><li>Customer Service</li><li>Face to Face client interaction</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Operational Services, level OPS5 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Operational servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:lorraine.davis1@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">lorraine.davis1@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: This is an ongoing advert and applications will be reviewed as and when received and interviews arrangedBenefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Job Title: Advanced Practitioner Hours: 37 Location: Hemel Hempstead Contract Type: Permanent/Fixed term or secondment Directorate: Adult Care ServicesSalary:<ul><li>Older People Team &amp; Connected Lives Gateway Advanced Practitioner: £46,731 progressing to £51,802 pa</li><li>Integrated Discharge Team Advanced Practitioner: £52,082 – £56,245 pa*</li></ul>Are you passionate about making a difference in healthcare?We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Advanced Practitioners to join our teams at Hertfordshire County Council. This is an exceptional opportunity to advance your career while contributing to the health and well-being of our community. With state-of-the-art facilities and a supportive professional environment, we are committed to providing the highest standard of patient care.<h4>About the role</h4>As an Advanced Practitioner, you will lead on peer developmentand practice, supports and supervise staff to develop their skills and knowledge in line with related legislation including The Care Act and Hertfordshire’s Connected Lives principles to contribute to the ongoing development of the service.Advanced Practitioners are responsible for delivering high quality statutory social care including recognising safeguarding, delivering assessment, supervision and care management functions as well as developing innovative, creative community solutions.Advanced Practitioners are pivotal in developing links with the local community through undertaking multi-agency work with partner organisations, providers, professionals, individuals, families, and carers.There is responsibility for ensuring that all statutory health and social care responsibilities are met and delivered to a high standard including safeguarding, assessment, supervision, and care management functions.We are re-energising our adult social care model of Connected Lives approach that has a strong ethos of strength-based working, identifying personal goals and ensuring personal, family and community resources are utilised to achieve positive outcomes for people.<h4>Our teams</h4>Connected Lives Gateway Connections - East We have an opportunity for a Social Work Advanced Practitioner to join our Connected Lives Gateway Service who are the front door to adult social care in Hertfordshire and aims to prevent, reduce and delay need by ensuring people can access a wide range of information, advice and support. We’re making a significant investment in prevention, offering a unique opportunity to shape services that deliver better outcomes for people.This multi-disciplinary team of social workers, occupational therapists and community care officers works flexibly, both from the office and remote locations, to bring together a vast amount of experience and skill in providing initial assessments and tailored information to new people approaching adult social care. You would be working alongside a variety of partners to achieve the best preventative solutions.Older People Team We have vacancies within:<ul><li>Hertsmere Team - Fixed term to January 2026</li></ul>The Older Person Service is a dynamic service that works across the community under the Care Act to safeguard, assess, plan support and review adults and cares with long term health and social care needs. We have a range of teams within Older People services, including locality based teams, both residential and community reviewing teams, crisis intervention and prevention of hospital admission teams, and sensory services. We can offer Hybrid working arrangements, flexible working practices, community engagement and volunteer activities and, as part of our commitment to you, as well as promote your continuous Learning &amp; Development.*Integrated Discharge Team - WestWe have opportunities for a Social Work Advanced Practitioner within the following teams:<ul><li>Watford General Hospital</li><li>Post Hospital Review Team</li></ul>*Integrated Discharge Team Advanced Practitioners currently receives a non-contractual market enhanced payment and a 5% operational payment. Your contracted salary will be £46,731 - £51,802 pa.We provide a 7-day service and currently operate a 1-weekend-in-8 rota across the Hospital Team to improve outcomes for service users. You'll be part of a service-wide rota to provide cover on consecutive Saturdays and Sundays once every eight weeks and will receive days off during the weeks before and after covering weekends.You may be required to visit service users in the community to undertake reviews, so a driving licence would be essential as is the ability to respond to situations quickly and flexibly.Other Advanced Practitioner vacancies may arise in other teams, therefore we encourage you to submit an application if you meet the criteria, to be considered for future vacancies and we will contact you.<h4>About you</h4>You’ll be a qualified social worker or occupational therapist with a minimum of 2 years post qualifying experience. In addition, you will also need the following:&nbsp;Actively undertakes a specialist role i.e. Moving and Handling Practitioner, Practice Educator, Approved Mental Health Practitioner, Best Interest Assessor - or agreement to undertake a specialist role within the first year of the role.You will have extensive knowledge and experience in the field of adult social care, with an emphasis on safeguarding practice and related legislation. You will have the ability to manage competing service priorities and a sound grasp of current legislation, personalisation agenda and meeting the business objectives of the department. Demonstrating management potential, you will have excellent all-round communication and negotiation skills working with the Statutory, Voluntary and Independent sector partners.You will adhere to Hertfordshire’s Connected Lives Practice Principles by ensuring that people are supported to maintain their independence and receive person-centred care and support. You will utilise your knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and other social care legislation, to manage the most complex cases. You will use of your advanced knowledge and experience to support other members of the team and the management team to ensure good practice. You will develop close working relationships with hospital staff and care providers to ensure effective care planning and balance the use of resources.We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.This job role is within the Health &amp; Social Care, level 12 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Health and social careSecondment The vacancy within the Hertsmere Team - Fixed term to January 2026 is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the Secondment Form as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.<h4>Additional information</h4>To hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:sheryl.jeram@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">sheryl.jeram@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Benefits of working for us Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). 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Job Title: Hospital Social Worker Starting Salary: £42,327 - £45,716* per annum (pro rata for part time) – pay award pending Hours: 37 Location: Hertfordshire Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Adult Care Services*non-contractual market enhancement pay plus 5% operational allowance per year£1000 welcome payment, relocation and lease car* terms applyAre you passionate about improving lives and empowering people to live independently? We work through our Connected Lives approach – a strengths-based model that puts people at the centre of everything we do. We focus on what matters most to individuals and their carers, helping them achieve their goals, stay connected to their communities, and live fulfilling lives<h4>About the team</h4>Our Integrated Discharge service in the West of Hertfordshire&nbsp;supports an integrated approach to managing the care of people who require support through the admission and discharge pathway, so the role will involve working alongside Occupational Therapists, Community Care Officers, health colleagues and care providers. You will have the ability to undertake innovative assessments and care planning with individuals, carers and their personal support networks.We promote personalisation focusing on the wellbeing of the individual. Through care planning we strive for increased independence, choice and control by enabling people to direct their own support. You will gain extensive experience in the field of adult social care, safeguarding practice and multi-disciplinary working.<h4>About the role</h4>You'll ensure safe and timely discharges from hospital by:<ul><li>Assessing the needs of patients and carers</li><li>Arranging appropriate care packages</li><li>Liaising with professionals and agencies</li><li>Supporting person-centred discharge planning</li></ul>We have posts available in:<ul><li>Barnet &amp; Chase Farm Hospital - within ULEZ zone</li><li>Watford General Hospital</li><li>Herts Valleys Community Hospital Team - 24 hours per week</li></ul>We offer a 7 day service and currently operate a 1-weekend-in-8 rota across the Hospital Team<h4>About you</h4>Essential: • Social Work degree • Registration with Social Work England • Driving licence We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Health and Social Care profile, level 10&nbsp;job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Sheryl.Jeram@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Sheryl.Jeram@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.This is an ongoing advert and interviews will be arranged regularly.Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Hospital Social Worker

Job Title:&nbsp;Educational Psychologists Starting Salary: Soulbury A scale 3-8 £47,688 to £57,954 pa, up to 3 additional SPA points, PLUS £3k annual market enhancement* AND £5k welcome/retention payment** (pro rata for part time) Hours: Full time or part time Location: Stevenage or Hemel Hempstead - with travel countywide (hybrid working) Contract Type: PermanentJoin our forward-thinking and innovative service!<h4>About us</h4>At Hertfordshire County Council, we are focused on delivering positive and successful life outcomes for local children. We know a great education is vital to putting children and young people on the right path, and as such, we’re investing in extending our Educational Psychology Service. With a focus on utilising an integrated practices framework, our service delivers innovative solutions to some of Hertfordshire’s most vulnerable residents.<h4>About the role</h4>As an Educational Psychologist who has experience of supporting children and young people aged 0 to 25 (with a particular emphasis on SEND), you will deliver high quality preventative and statutory advice that will enable service users to get the most out of their educational experiences, overcoming hurdles to inclusion and success. This will put you at the cutting-edge of educational psychology, as you devise creative strategies and interventions that will help children and young people get the most out of life.<h4>About you</h4>We welcome applications from trainee EPs currently on the doctoral course.We are looking for a research or evidence-based practitioner with an exceptional ability to connect with children and young people. With skills in formulating hypotheses based on the evidence that you are provided with, you will have the flexibility to provide last-minute crisis and critical incidence support, so that we can fully embrace the importance of early intervention.HCPC registered, with qualifications that are recognised by the British Psychological Society, you will have a good knowledge of legislation relating to young people under the age of 25. You will also be a highly organised individual with good communication and engagement capabilities, and able to remain calm and resilient under pressure. Due to the nature of the role, a driving license and vehicle are essential.For an informal discussion and more information please contact: Naina Cowell, Principal EP (East) <a href="mailto:naina.cowell@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">naina.cowell@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> or Melanie Flay, Principal EP (West) <a href="mailto:melanie.flay@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">melanie.flay@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>Recruitment is ongoing, and you will be contacted via email about the success of your application within 2 weeks. Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job outline, to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.<h4>Additional information</h4>We are pleased to offer sponsorship of eligible roles that met the UKV&amp;I requirements for candidates who currently reside in the UK at the time of application.&nbsp;Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employerand guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.<h4>Available documents</h4><ul><li>Job Outline Educational Psychologist.pdf</li></ul> 





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Educational Psychologists

Hertfordshire Youth Workers £32,818 to £35,236 per annum JNC qualified* Opportunities in districts and countywide*If you do not already hold a JNC qualification, we will fully fund your qualification – you’ll start with us as a trainee on £28,724 to £32,040 per annum.HCC Services for Young People is the primary provider of youth work, careers education information advice guidance, work related learning, work experience and the review and maintenance of education health and care plans for young people post-16 / post school.Our vision for young people is clear. We want young people to succeed, and by working for us you’ll be key to enable this to happen.We work with vulnerable young people to address emerging needs, improve life chances, and reduce escalation to more expensive and intensive services.&nbsp; This includes supporting those challenged in education, their community or home life, to ensure a successful transition to adulthood. &nbsp;The young people are typically 11-17 and up to 25 for Care Leavers and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.<h4>About the roles</h4>You’ll be delivering important targeted work, working with vulnerable young people. This will involve leading on group work projects with support from Youth Support Workers and delivering one to one support.&nbsp; By delivering this work, you can make a real difference to young people’s lives.You would be giving young people support at an early stage, preventing their issues from seriously affecting their daily life, health, development, or safety.We are looking for candidates who can quickly establish positive relationships with diverse groups of young people and respond flexibly to their needs and the priorities of the service.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>You’ll either need a nationally recognised JNC qualification or the ability to complete the JNC high education qualification.</li><li>Recent experience of working with young people.</li><li>Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.</li><li>Ability to prioritise workload and planning.</li><li>Ability to work regular evenings in line with JNC terms and conditions.</li><li>Confident in using ICT.</li><li>Previous line management experience is desirable.</li><li>Full UK driving licence &amp; regular access to a vehicle.</li></ul>Where we are funding your JNC qualification, the funding is repayable if you leave within two years of post-qualification.We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.To find out more please contact <a href="mailto:kips.green@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">kips.green@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> or 01442 454083.We will review your application on receipt. Please apply as soon as possible.&nbsp;For more information regarding the work of HCC Services for Young People please visit <a href="http://www.servicesforyoungpeople.org" target="_blank">www.servicesforyoungpeople.org</a>Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job outline, to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employerand guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.<h4>Available documents</h4><ul><li>Youth Worker Job Outline.pdf</li><li>SfYP Youth Worker (Development ) 11-15 Job Outline April 24 (3).pdf</li><li>SfYP Youth Worker (County) Job Outline - PDF.pdf</li></ul> 





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Hertfordshire Youth Workers

Job Title: Qualified Children's Senior Practitioner Starting Salary: £41,511 per annum + £6,243 pa market enhanced payment progressing to £45,718 per annum + £6,084 pa market enhanced payment PLUS £1k one off welcome payment* Hours: 37 and Part time 18.5 hours Location: Base locations in Stevenage and Apsley. Whilst you will have a base, each team has a geographic area they cover which will require regular access to a vehicle in order to travel to meetings. Contract Type: Permanent&nbsp; Directorate: Childrens ServicesAll roles are full time and permanent unless otherwise stated below under 'about the role'<h4>About the service</h4>At Hertfordshire County Council, we believe that the children and young people in our care deserve the best. And that means ensuring the social workers who work alongside them are trained, supported, and highly motivated.As an innovative authority, we are committed to developing motivational social work practice and you will be trained to work in this way. You will be working at the forefront of best practice to deliver first class support to vulnerable children and families which will expose you to managing complex and diverse caseloads.By changing our approach to families, they are changing their approach to us and we are managing to keep far more children at home safely with their families. With dedicated Diversity &amp; Inclusion strategy and focus groups, we promote diversity and inclusion across the delivery of services and within our workforce.We will offer a stimulating working environment, regular supervision meetings and training opportunities to help you to reach your full potential with the assistance and guidance of our specialist L&amp;D teams. The pandemic has brought about changes in the way we work and having learnt from this and from feedback from our staff and communities, we are embedding important principles around ‘Our Way Forward’. The overarching vision for Children’s Services is that we work in a ‘flexible and balanced’ way with a focus on ‘continuous improvement’; this is underpinned by a ‘mix and blend’ approach by adopting hybrid ways of working, balancing the need for collaborative workspaces with the right technology for staff to work from home and touchdown areas where this is right for you and for our families.<h4>About the role</h4>Each Team is made up of; a Team Manager, Consultant Social Worker(s), Senior Practitioners, Social Workers, Children's Practitioners and Family Practitioners. We are looking for experienced Senior Practitioners to join one of the following teams:<ul><li>Family Safeguarding</li><li>Family Finding (Adoption) - Part time 18.5 hours</li><li>Specialist Adolescent Service Hertfordshire (SASH)</li><li>Assessment</li></ul>As a Senior Practitioner, you will already have highly developed specialist knowledge of Social Work practice. Your advanced expertise and knowledge will help you to take the lead on complex cases within the department.This is a varied and challenging role where you will have shared responsibility for leading less experience staff. You will have a key role in researching and sharing up to date social work practice alongside creating a clear vision for the future and ensuring the best outcomes for children and their families are realised.<h4>About you</h4>We are pleased to offer sponsorship of eligible roles that met the UKV&amp;I requirements for candidates who currently reside in the UK at the time of application.It is essential that all Senior Practitioners who apply have the following:<ul><li>Qualified and Social Work England Registered</li><li>At least 2 years post ASYE experience</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Knowledge of legislation, guidance, policy, and procedures</li><li>Proficient in the use of Microsoft IT package</li><li>Full UK Driving Licence</li><li>Regular Access to a vehicle</li></ul>In addition to the above, below outlines team specific essential criteria:Family Safeguarding:<ul><li>Significant senior level frontline experience in a safeguarding team.</li><li>Recent experience of case work in Assessments, Child Protection, Children Looked After and Care Proceedings</li><li>In-depth knowledge of relevant childcare legislation is necessary to undertake work in this role effectively.</li></ul>Adoption: <ul><li>3 years post qualifying experience.</li><li>Experience in child care, including direct experience of adoption work in order to comply with the Adoption Regulations 2005.</li></ul>SASH:<ul><li>In depth knowledge of child development and adolescence, social, emotional and mental health needs.</li><li>Demonstrable awareness of risk factors associated with offending, exploitation, poverty and disadvantage.</li><li>Experience of managing high risk and complex young people.</li></ul>Assessment:<ul><li>Significant experience in assessing children’s needs and undertaking statutory Child Protection enquiries.</li></ul>This job role is within the Health and Social Care, level 11 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social care To read more about our service and opportunities available visit our Childrens Social Work pageRecruitment timeline: We review all applications on a regular basis with interviews arranged on an ad hoc basis - please check your emails for updates. Benefits of working for us Additional Benefits for Social Work roles include:<ul><li>Monthly Market Enhanced Payment</li><li>One off £1k Welcome Payment* (terms &amp; conditions apply)</li><li>Lease Car Scheme</li><li>Up to £6 relocation expenses</li><li>Hybrid working model</li><li>5 Days additional annual leave entitlement</li><li>SWE Registration Fee paid</li></ul><h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.Secondment This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the&nbsp;Secondment Form&nbsp;as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.<h4>Additional information</h4>Sponsorship:&nbsp;We are pleased to offer sponsorship of eligible roles that met the UKV&amp;I requirements for candidates who currently reside in the UK at the time of application.Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). 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Senior Practitioners (Children's)

Job Title: Lawyer Starting Salary: £52,138 plus £5,398 Market Enhancement with the opportunity to progress to £57,652, plus £5,424 Market Enhancement* per annum Hours: 37 Location: Stevenage Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Resources*please note this is a non-contractual payment subject to a 3 yearly review<h4>About the team</h4>Working in a large and successful legal team that provides comprehensive legal service in all areas, our lawyers are crucial to the County Council's continued success. We have high standards for our services and we are pleased to be recognised as a Centre of Excellence by the Law Society's Lexcel quality standard assessor.With more than 100 colleagues in the team, it is one of the largest legal teams in local government and offers a complete legal service to clients across the County Council, District Councils and other public sector bodies.Herts Legal is a great opportunity for ambitious, passionate and organised Lawyers who want to join a supportive and flourishing public sector legal team.<h4>Requirements</h4><ul><li>You will be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive</li><li>Demonstrable ability to manage a varied and demanding caseload</li><li>Strong written and oral communication skills, used to build and maintain working relationships, and to produce and present reports</li><li>Experience in working effectively as part of a team</li><li>It is possible that the role could involve travel to other parts of Hertfordshire so access to your own transport would be beneficial</li><li>We welcome applicants who possesses excellent drafting skills and the ability to negotiate documents for a wide range of matters.</li><li>Previous experience of working within a Local Authority environment would be useful but is not essential.</li><li>Specific requirements for relevant teams can be found below</li></ul><h4>Our Legal Teams</h4>EnvironmentGiving legal advice and support to client departments and District Councils on various planning, highways and environmental issues, the Environment Law Team is looking for someone with extensive knowledge of the broad range of environmental work, including s106 agreements, highway agreements, minerals planning, waste planning, advising planning committee, rights of way, advising on the effects of changing legislation and case law.Adult, Children &amp; Health This role gives you the chance to work in a diverse range of legal areas related to the protection of Vulnerable Individuals in Hertfordshire . Therefore, you will need to be able to offer accurate, comprehensive and prompt legal advice while handling a varied and busy caseload.The particular focus of this &nbsp;role is &nbsp;to provide Adult Social Care Law advice, including advice to the Hertfordshire Deprivation of Liberty Supervisory Body, Approved Mental Health Professionals and to act as an advocate before Tribunals and the Court.Education&nbsp;This role will primarily focus on the provision of Education advice and to ensure that the decisions made by the client department and schools that subscribe to an Education Helpline are within legal boundaries and achieve their aims and objectives and accord with applicable legislation and County Council policy. You will need a comprehensive understanding of the legal framework and case law relating to Education while handling a varied and busy caseload.PropertyWe are looking for applicants who have excellent drafting skills and the ability to negotiate documents for different property transactions. You should have extensive knowledge of the wide range of property work, including Landlord and Tenant matters, conveyancing, and researching and advising on the effects of changing legislation and case law, and also be interested in learning more about other areas, such as agricultural law.Childcare Litigation Providing high quality litigation and advice service to our Children’s Services department, we are looking for candidates with a working knowledge of the Children Act 1989, Adoption and Children Act 2002, Public Law Outline 2014 and the Children and Families Act 2014, to investigate and advise on the implications of changing legislation and case law, attend and advise at legal planning meetings, to conduct advocacy before the Family Court and manage a caseload of child care matters.Dispute ResolutionThis role offers the opportunity to be involved in a wide variety of legal areas including Civil Litigation, Housing, commercial property, Highways and planning disputes as well as debt recovery in order to support the full breadth of the services of the County Council, Partners and External Clients (which include Stevenage Borough Council) You will need to be able to provide accurate, comprehensive and timely legal advice while conducting litigation across a number of different courts and tribunals, managing a varied and demanding caseload.Your Work directly supports in the County Council’s efforts to improve Residents Lives, and champion Equality, Fairness and Sustainability.&nbsp; Are you up for the challenge?&nbsp; Would you like to make a difference?This job role is within the Corporate Services, level 13&nbsp;job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Corporate servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Stephen.Dorrian@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Stephen.Dorrian@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> / 07813 400504 for an informal discussion about the roleInterview Date: arranged on an ad hoc basisBenefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.Job Title: Day Service Support Worker Starting Salary: £24,404 (£12.64 per hour) with the opportunity to progress to £25,584 (£13.26 per hour)Hours: Full Time and Part Time Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Adult Care Services AT THIS TIME WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM CANDIDATES WITH STUDENT VISAS OR SPONSORED VISASLocations We currently don't have a vacancy for a Day Service Support Worker, but please feel free to make an application and let us know which area of Hertfordshire you would be interested in working in, and we will let you know as soon as a position becomes available. <h4>About the role</h4>People with disabilities in Hertfordshire need people like you!Do you want to support someone to live their best life and build a great career at the same time? You will be supporting people in their day-to-day activities. This can include providing opportunities for people by enabling them to connect within their communities, putting choice, independence, enablement, and citizenship at the heart of everything we do. We provide support both emotionally and physically to people from different care groups including, older people with age associated needs, younger or older adults with complex physical and/or learning disabilities. <h4>About you</h4>You don’t have to have experience or qualifications for this role – we will support you with all the training you need, including the Care Certificate and RQF award. You just need the right values and a willingness to learn. Please demonstrate on your supporting statement why you are applying for the role and why you would be suitable.This job role is within the Health and Social Care, level 5 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:ed.davis@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">ed.davis@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.This is an ongoing vacancy and applications will be considered as and when receivedBenefits of working for us <h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Day Service Support Worker

Job Title: Senior Social Worker Salary: £41,511 with an opportunity to progress to £45,718 Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Hertfordshire Contract Type: Permanent/Fixed Term Directorate: Adult Care Services£1000 welcome payment, lease car &amp; relocation package* terms apply<h4>About the team</h4>We are looking for Senior Social Workers across the following teams:Older People Team - East<ul><li>North Herts team</li></ul>Support adults and carers with long-term health and social care needs. Our teams work under the Care Act to&nbsp;safeguard, assess, plan, support, and review&nbsp;care needs. Roles are available in:<ul><li>Locality-based teams</li><li>Residential and community reviewing teams</li><li>Crisis intervention and hospital admission prevention teams</li><li>Sensory services</li></ul>Adult Disability Team<ul><li>East - Autism specialist - fixed term/secondment</li><li>West - Watford</li></ul>This service supports adults with learning and physical disabilities to live independently and engage with their communities.You’ll:<ul><li>Complete care needs assessments</li><li>Develop innovative, person-centred support plans</li><li>Build networks and raise awareness locally</li><li>Work alongside community care officers, learning disability nurses, and occupational therapists</li></ul>This is a fast-paced, community-focused environment. A full UK driving licence is required. Hybrid working is available, with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office.Connected Lives Gateway Team <ul><li>East (Stevenage)</li><li>West (Hemel Hempstead)</li></ul>Be part of the front door to adult social care in Hertfordshire, focusing on prevention, early intervention, and short-term support.This role involves traveling throughout Hertfordshire to visit residents' homes and the office, providing crucial information and support to prevent, reduce, and delay the need for statutory services. You will work within a 12-week pathway to connect people with resources that empower them to manage their lives independently.You'll<ul><li>Conduct assessments and reviews (including carers)</li><li>Develop personalised solutions, and coordinate support to maximise independence.</li><li>Collaborate with various partners while adhering to professional standards and legislation</li></ul>Specialist training will be provided to assess functional ability and utilise technology and equipment-based solutions.Hospital Intergrated Discharge Service<ul><li>Watford General Hospital<ul><li>market forces enhancement per year</li><li>5% operational enhancement.</li></ul></li></ul>These enhancements are non-contractual payments, subject to a 3 yearly review.Please note within Hospital Teams, we offer a 7 day a week service and currently operate a one weekend in 8 rota across the hospital teamYou'll ensure safe and timely discharges from hospital by:<ul><li>Assessing the needs of patients and carers</li><li>Arranging appropriate care packages</li><li>Liaising with professionals and agencies</li><li>Supporting person-centred discharge planning</li></ul><h4>About the role</h4>As a Senior Social Worker you will be responsible for overseeing and supporting the delivery of social services to communities or specific areas.&nbsp;Responsibilities:<ul><li>Coordinating different social workers and support services</li><li>Managing schedules and handling issues or concerns within the community</li><li>Providing emotional support and guidance to individuals and families</li><li>Assessing and reviewing the situations of individuals and families</li><li>Organising and managing packages of support to enable people to lead fuller lives</li><li>Making referrals to other agencies and participating in multidisciplinary teams</li><li>Maintaining accurate records and preparing reports for legal action</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>You will be a SWE registered Social Worker, at least 2 years post qualified, who has successfully completed an ASYE program working to the Social Work England professional standards. You will undertake The Care Act assessments for eligible current and historical cases, using our Connected Lives strategy to review and manage packages of care.You will also actively undertake a specialist role, e.g. AMHP, Best Interest Assessor or Practice Educator, have a place secured on a course, or commit to undertaking this as soon as appointed.The role of a Senior Social Worker is crucial in the discharge to assess model, which aims to improve outcomes for people by reducing the length of hospital stays and promoting independence at home.&nbsp;If this opportunity resonates with you, feel free to reach out. We’re eager to connect and learn more about your interest.This job role is within the Health and Social Care job family, level 11 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:ed.davis@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">ed.davis@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role. Interview Date:Please note interviews will be arranged as and when applications are received.Benefits of working for usWe welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.Secondment The Austism position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the Secondment Form&nbsp;as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Senior Social Worker

Job Title: Support Worker Location: Hertfordshire Various Locations Salary:Level 6: £26,277 (£13.62 per hour) with the opportunity to progress to £28,905 (£14.98 per hour) Hours: Full Time, Part Time and Flexible hours available Contract: Permanent and Bank contracts available Directorate: Adult Care Services*Salary inclusive of enhancement for working 20% of time at the weekend. Sleep In allowances are paid at £40 per night. We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.AT THIS TIME WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM CANDIDATES WITH STUDENT VISAS OR SPONSORED VISASThis post is only available to Female applicants as permitted under the Equality Act 2010Locations:Bishops Stortford - Apton Road - 37 Hours&nbsp; Hemel Hempstead - Elara House - 37 hours and 21 hours Hoddesdon: Isabel Court - Female only - 37 hours Watford - Cassio Metro - Female only - 37 hours Welwyn Garden City - Chambers Grove - Female only - 37 hours<h4>About the team</h4>People with disabilities in Hertfordshire need people like you! Do you want to support someone to live their best life and build a great career at the same time?Come and work for a trusted employer who will value you and support your development Who we areOur supported living and short breaks services support adults with various disabilities. Some have learning or physical disabilities and need high levels of physical care, others can meet their own day to day needs but may have behaviours of concern, mental ill-health or just a need for support to get through their everyday lives. <h4>About the role</h4>Working in peoples’ own homes on our sites, to support them with: <ul><li>Meeting their basic daily needs and achieve their goals</li><li>Personal hygiene, eating and drinking</li><li>Keeping their homes clean</li><li>Managing their money</li><li>Taking their medication</li><li>Attending health appointments</li><li>Joining in with social and leisure activities at home and in their local community </li></ul>In short breaks, people rely on you to support them to enjoy their time away from home while their carers have a well-deserved break. What you need Most of our services need you to support people with personal care, in some this involves using moving and handling equipment and in those services, you would need to be physically able to manage this type of work.Our roles involve shift work on either days or nights, including weekends and bank holidays. Some roles require you to sleep in. <h4>About you</h4>Essential dutiesProvide direct support and review support plansHold or working towards Level 2 HSC award (NVQ/RQF/apprenticeship) Lead and coordinate shifts on a regular basisFormally supervise junior staffLead on a group home or one part of a serviceThis job role is within the Health and Social Care, level 6 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:ed.davis@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">ed.davis@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.This is an ongoing vacancy and applications will be considered as and when they are received <h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Support Worker

Job Title: Waking Night Residential ARC Worker Starting Salary: £30,559 progressing to £33,366 per annum plus 6% market enhancement* Hours: 37 Location: Hertfordshire (This is a floating role therefore you will be required to travel / work in the following locations: Stevenage, Baldock, Hertford, Welwyn Garden City and Watford) Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens ServicesPlease note that due to the needs of the service, we only recruiting female candidates for this role.<h4>About the team</h4>Hertfordshire County Council believes in keeping young people close, to enable them to maintain their identity, and to maintain links with the community to which they belong, this in turn allows us to support these young people, their families, and friends.This waking night role will be based across 6 of Hertfordshire residential children’s homes according to the needs of the home at that time. The post holder will work as part of each homes dedicated, well established and friendly residential team ensuring consistency and promoting safety for children over the night time periods.<h4>About the role</h4>This role will require you to support children at night across a variety of homes. This support is different in all of the homes and will include some personal care.You will also support the children with overnight tasks which may include:<ul><li>Supporting children to talk</li><li>Completing observations</li><li>Supporting children at the hospital</li><li>Supporting with personal Care</li><li>Monitoring sleep patterns</li><li>Welcoming a child home</li><li>De-escalating conflict</li><li>Celebrating success.</li></ul>The role also includes a variety of record keeping and supporting the team to keep the home clean and homely.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Passion for working with children.</li><li>Ability to learn and implement training.</li><li>Flexible and innovative to meet challenges.</li><li>Post is for waking nights however postholder will need to be available for training during the day at intervals throughout the year.</li><li>Willing to work across Hertfordshire at various different locations such as Hertford, Welwyn Garden City, Baldock, Stevenage and Watford.</li><li>Full Driving Licence and access to a vehicle.</li><li>At least 1 year experience of working with children or caring for children and young people.</li></ul> Desirable:<ul><li>Hold Diploma level 3/ 4 Health and social care.</li></ul>This role is an exciting challenge for the right person. Working across several teams and with many children requires you to be flexible, creative and be able to adjust your approach to the individuals you will meet and support.Night time can often be a difficult time for our children and having the right person with them helps to manage their previous traumas.Hertfordshire provides all residential staff with extensive training to learn the skills for our therapeutic and trauma informed approach to looking after children.This job role is within the&nbsp;, level &nbsp;job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact Kathryn Gentry (<a href="mailto:Kathryn.Gentry@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Kathryn.Gentry@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>) if you have any question or queries about the role.Interview Date:&nbsp;W/C 27th January and W/C 3rd FebBenefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.<h4>Additional information</h4>Sponsorship:&nbsp; We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Waking Night Residential ARC Worker

Job Title: Childrens Social Worker Salary: £37,035 per annum + £5,673 market enhanced payment progressing to £40,476 per annum + £5,242 market enhanced payment PLUS £1k one off welcome payment* Hours: 37 full time Location: Base locations in Stevenage and Apsley. Whilst you will have a base, each team has a geographic area they cover which will require regular access to a vehicle in order to travel to meetings Contract Type: Permanent / 12 Mth FTC/Secondment Directorate: Childrens Services All roles are full time and permanent unless otherwise stated below under 'about the role'<h4>About the service</h4>At Hertfordshire County Council, we believe that the children and young people in our care deserve the best. And that means ensuring the social workers who work alongside them are trained, supported, and highly motivated.As an innovative authority, we are committed to developing motivational social work practice and you will be trained to work in this way. You will be working at the forefront of best practice to deliver first class support to vulnerable children and families which will expose you to managing complex and diverse caseloads.By changing our approach to families, they are changing their approach to us and we are managing to keep far more children at home safely with their families. With dedicated Diversity &amp; Inclusion strategy and focus groups, we promote diversity and inclusion across the delivery of services and within our workforce.We will offer a stimulating working environment, regular supervision meetings and training opportunities to help you to reach your full potential with the assistance and guidance of our specialist L&amp;D teams. The pandemic has brought about changes in the way we work and having learnt from this and from feedback from our staff and communities, we are embedding important principles around ‘Our Way Forward’. The overarching vision for Children’s Services is that we work in a ‘flexible and balanced’ way with a focus on ‘continuous improvement’; this is underpinned by a ‘mix and blend’ approach by adopting hybrid ways of working, balancing the need for collaborative workspaces with the right technology for staff to work from home and touchdown areas where this is right for you and for our families.<h4>About the teams</h4>Each Team is made up of; a Team Manager, Consultant Social Worker(s), Senior Practitioners, Social Workers, Children's Practitioners and Family Practitioners. We are looking for experienced Social Workers to join one of the following teams:<ul><li>Family Safeguarding (East and West)</li><li>Children Looked After (East)</li><li>Assessment (West)</li><li>Specialist Adolescent Service Hertfordshire (SASH) - Permanent and 12 Mth FTC/Secondment</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>It is essential that all Social Workers who apply have the following:<ul><li>Qualified and Social Work England Registered</li><li>At least 1 years post ASYE experience</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Knowledge of legislation, guidance, policy, and procedures</li><li>Proficient in the use of Microsoft IT package</li><li>Full UK Driving Licence</li><li>Regular Access to a vehicle</li></ul>In addition to the above, below outlines team specific essential criteria:Family Safeguarding:<ul><li>Experience of care planning, assessments and reviews.</li><li>Deliver welfare reports to conferences and court hearings</li></ul>CLA:<ul><li>Experience of care planning, assessments and reviews.</li><li>Track record of working alongside challenging families</li></ul>Assessment:<ul><li>Experience of conducting assessments and reviews.</li><li>Presenting care plans to conferences</li></ul>SASH:<ul><li>An understating of partnership working</li><li>Report writing Skills</li><li>An understanding of child development</li></ul>This job role is within the Health and Social Care, level 10 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo read more about our service and opportunities available visit our Childrens Social Work pageRecruitment timeline: We review all applications on a regular basis with interviews arranged on an ad hoc basis - please check your emails for updates.Benefits of working for us Additional Benefits for Social Work roles include:<ul><li>Monthly Market Enhanced Payment</li><li>One off £1k Welcome Payment* (terms &amp; conditions apply)</li><li>Lease Car Scheme</li><li>Up to £6k relocation expenses (terms &amp; conditions apply)</li><li>Hybrid working model</li><li>5 Days additional annual leave entitlement</li><li>SWE Registration Fee paid</li></ul><h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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