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Female Support Worker - St Barnabas (Supported Living)We are currently recruiting for a full time (37.5 hours) Support Worker at our service, St Barnabas Court in Hemel Hempstead. The role is based in Hemel Hempstead with some travel to locations in St Albans.St Barnabas provides supported living homes for people with learning disabilities. We have 8 supported living homes for people with 24-hour support on site provided. We also provide outreach support for people with learning disabilities in the community.As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in helping people live independently and with dignity. As part of the role, you will:<ul>
<li>Assess needs and develop personalised support plans</li>
<li>Promote independencethrough life skills such as cooking, cleaning, and budgeting</li>
<li>Provide personal care with sensitivity and respect</li>
<li>Follow and contribute to risk assessments and management plans</li>
</ul><ul><li>Induct and assist in the mentoring of new staff </li></ul><ul><li>Support aspirations and help individuals achieve their goals</li></ul>You’ll be part of a friendly, supportive team that values collaboration and compassion.About you:We are looking for someone with experience in the care or support sector, who brings a can-do attitude and a genuine desire to help others thrive.You will also need to:<ul>
<li>Communicate effectively and adapt to different needs and preferences</li>
<li>Be flexible and reliable, able to work shifts including weekends and bank holidays</li>
<li>This role also includes one shift per week of completing a sleep in.</li>
<li>Work well as part of a team and independently</li>
<li>Be committed to equality, diversity, and person-centred care</li>
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Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work which includes business insurance</li>
</ul>It is essential that you hold a full UK driving licence, have access to a vehicle for work purposes and are happy to do sleep-ins. (an allowance for £52.78 per sleep in is paid)We will support your development with a structured induction, comprehensive training, and the opportunity to gain an accredited vocational qualification.Hightown Benefits:<ul>
<li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li>
<li>£25,857 pa for a 37.5 hour a week contract or £13.26 per hour</li>
<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>Appointment 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

Support Worker

Job Title: ARC Short Break Worker Starting Salary: £30,559 progressing to £33,366 + 6% Market Enhanced Payment per annum (pro rata for part time) – pay award pending Hours: 37.0 Location: Welwyn Garden City Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services*This role operates the following shift patterns which includes working 2 out of 4 weekends, evenings, bank holidays and sleep ins as well as some regular office based hours:<ul><li>07:30 - 15:00</li><li>14:00 - 23:00</li><li>Sleep in</li></ul><h4>About the team</h4>ARC Services offer therapeutic support to young people and their families across Hertfordshire, through many different interventions.We are looking for friendly passionate people to join our Residential Short Breaks teams to help us make a difference.No two days are the same as we work in a trauma informed creative way to prevent families breaking down.Each of the teams work closely with social care teams, education, police, Out of Hours Service and Health.<h4>About the role</h4>This role involves supporting young people and their families through creative therapeutic interventions. These take place within both our Residential and their family homes. Promoting and implementing daily routines through support including school runs right through to night time settling.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Experience of working with young people and or families.</li><li>Ability to think on your feet, and remain calm under pressure.</li><li>Demonstratable skills in resilience and ability to look after yourself and others.</li><li>Ability to work 2 out of 4 weekends a month, evenings and bank holidays.</li><li>Computer competency with the ability to record concise detailed reports</li><li>Full UK driving licence with regular access to a car + business insurance</li></ul> Desirable:<ul><li>NVQ Level 4 in Residential - You will be required to complete the NVQ Level 4 Apprenticeship in Residential if not already completed – college time is included within your hours.</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC9 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact Dawn Clements (<a href="mailto:dawn.clements@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">dawn.clements@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>) for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: 7th and 8th Aug 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&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Hertfordshire County Council

ARC Short Break Worker

<h4>Field1</h4>Job Title: SEND SAS Monitoring &amp; Resource Officer Starting Salary: £26,835 progressing to £30,060 per annum per annum (pro rata for part time) – pay award pending Hours: 37 per week Location: Hemel Hempstead Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>This role will support the SEND Specialist Advice and Support (SAS) Service. The SEND SAS is made up of teachers and support staff who work with schools and settings across the county when pupils need extra support for their learning. The Service is part of Children’s Services in Hertfordshire County Council.We work throughout Hertfordshire to support children and young people (0-25) with special educational needs and disabilities, their families and schools or settings.Specialist advisory teachers support the following areas of special educational needs and disabilities:<ul><li>sensory impairment (visual,&nbsp;hearing and&nbsp;deafblind),</li><li>physical and neurological impairment,</li><li>autism, social communication and interaction needs</li><li>cognition and learning needs difficulties</li></ul>SEND SAS provides specialist advice, guidance, modelling of strategies and interventions. We also provide a range of training to support the development of classroom strategies and targeted intervention to ensure children and young people have access to learning within their school/setting. Our offer of support includes advice about enabling environments for children and young people with a sensory and/or physical disability to ensure their access and inclusion.In addition to home visits for our babies and toddlers, we provide specialist groups to support our Early Years children and their parents/carers. The groups are for children with a sensory need.Recently the service has started to offer teaching and reintegration support to children and young people out of education. We have a strong commitment to supporting the wider work of Hertfordshire County Council’s strategic developments, including Local Partnership working with stakeholders to improve outcomes for our children and young people.<h4>About the role</h4>As a&nbsp;SEND SAS Monitoring and Resource Officer, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the countywide SEND Specialist Advisory Service (SAS). You’ll be at the heart of data-driven decision-making, helping to shape and monitor service delivery, track performance against KPIs, and support strategic planning.If you want to use your passion for data, information, monitoring and performance to help make a difference for children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities or other vulnerable learners, then you may be a great fit for this role.We support mainly schools, colleges and children/young people with SEND in Hertfordshire. We work closely with educational and social care teams across the Inclusion &amp; Skills and Educational directorate at an operational and strategic level to develop, maintain and monitor consistent datasets and dashboards that provide insight and intelligence and provide day to day management information as well as informing strategic improvement and transformation across the SEND SAS Service.You’ll work closely with the SEND SAS Leadership team and Head of Service but also alongside a committed team of analysts within the Business and Intelligence team in Children’s Services to help deliver performance monitoring and reporting from our Liquid Logic case management systems so that we have good visibility of our measurement of outcomes, inputs, outputs and service user experience.You will also offer senior business support to the Head of Service as and when required.&nbsp;Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Collate, analyse, and present complex performance data to inform service planning and delivery.</li><li>Work closely with the Data Management Team to produce quarterly performance and dashboard reports.</li><li>Support budget monitoring, financial reporting, and traded service tracking.</li><li>Act as a key point of contact for stakeholders, managing enquiries and building strong relationships.</li><li>Coordinate and evaluate the wider SEND SAS training offer, and oversee communications with schools/settings.</li><li>Support the SEND SAS leadership team with strategic planning, reporting, and event coordination.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Strong analytical skills with the ability to organise, analyse, and interpret information from a range of sources</li><li>Comprehensive proficiency in use of Excel and experience of using this in day to day to support production of analysis</li><li>Experience of presenting data using clear data visualisation</li><li>Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities with a keen attention to detail.</li><li>Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to understand and convey complex information to a variety of colleagues and partners including non-technical stakeholders.</li><li>Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.</li></ul> Desirable:<ul><li>A knowledge of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, Inclusion and Skills or Children’s Services would be an advantage but is not essential.</li><li>Experience of working with Power BI would be useful, but training will be provided</li><li>Experience of working within large scale databases or case management systems would be useful, but training will be provide</li><li>Ability to organise events and take minutes in Leadership meetings</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 Business Support Services, level BUS7 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Community servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact Patricia Walker - Head of SEND SAS (<a href="mailto:patricia.walker@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">patricia.walker@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>) for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: 7th 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.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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Youth Support Worker - Young People’s Housing Service - St Albans (Oysterfields)Full time - 37.5 hours per week - £25,857paDo you want to make a lasting impact in the lives of young people? We are looking for a compassionate and motivatedSupport Worker to join our dedicated team at the Young People’s Housing Service (YPHS) in St Albans, supporting separated migrant children aged 16-18 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.This role operates within a 24-hour rotational shift pattern, which includes regular overnight sleep-in shifts on a weekly basis. Support Worker’s must be prepared to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays, as part of a consistent rota.As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in helping young people build the skills and confidence they need to live independently. You will work closely with each individual to:<ul>
<li>Develop personalised support plans tailored to their goals and needs</li>
<li>Promote independence through life skills such as cooking, cleaning, and budgeting</li>
<li>Support access to education, employment, and healthcare services</li>
<li>Build trusting relationships and provide emotional support</li>
<li>Respond effectively in crisis situations and contribute to safeguarding plans</li>
</ul>You’ll be part of a passionate, values-driven team that works collaboratively with social workers, local authorities, and other professionals.About you: We’re looking for someone who is empathetic, resilient, and committed to empowering vulnerable young people.You will also need to:<ul>
<li>Communicate clearly and adapt to diverse needs and backgrounds</li>
<li>Work flexibly as part of a 24-hour rota, including weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins</li>
<li>Work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment</li>
<li>Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle</li>
</ul>Please note that a condition of your employment is that you commit to starting the following qualification within one year of joining Hightown:<ul>
<li>Frontline Staff - NVQ Level 3 or equivalent Children and Young Peoples Workforce Diploma</li>
<li>Sign up to the DBS Update Service</li>
</ul>We offer a structured induction, ongoing training, and the opportunity to gain a nationally recognised qualification in health and social care.Hightown Benefits:<ul>
<li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li>
<li>£25,857 pa for a 37.5 hour a week contract</li>
<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>Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS and references.We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer.

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Support Worker - £25,857 pa (37.5 hours per week)About the RoleWe currently have an opportunity for a Support Worker at our supported living service, Oxleys Road. The role is full time (37.5 hours per week).At Oxleys Road, we are dedicated to supporting adults with mental health concerns, helping them develop the skills needed to live independently and safely within the wider community. We also believe in the importance of enjoying life, so we offer activities to reduce boredom and provide entertainment for those we support.Your role will involve assisting with daily living tasks such as basic cooking, laundry, travel training, budgeting, and shopping. While you will often work independently with the individuals we support, there is usually another staff member on site. However, if you are working a late shift followed by a sleep-in, you will have access to an on-call contact for support.Working as part of a dedicated team, your role as a Support Worker is to:<ul>
<li>Provide appropriate support to service users who are living in their own homes or in a supported housing setting to enable them to develop and maximise their independence</li>
<li>This may involve promoting life skills such as shopping, managing budgets and domestic tasks such as cooking and cleaning</li>
<li>Follow agreed support plans and risk assessments to ensure that we are providing a service that meets each individual`s needs</li>
<li>Support their aspirations and maximise their independence</li>
</ul>About YouIf you have previously worked in a care setting or health and social care field and have experience of providing support to vulnerable people, then this role could be perfect for you. We are looking for passionate people who are driven by the desire to make a difference and create a person-centered environment.You will need to be able to:<ul>
<li>Work shifts as part of a rota system which will include weekend and bank holiday working</li>
<li>Work as part of a team to deliver an excellent service to the people we support</li>
<li>Be flexible in your approach to work</li>
<li>Have a commitment to equality and diversity and take a positive approach to supporting people with learning disabilities</li>
<li>Have a full UK driving licence and access toa car for work purposes during the day</li>
</ul>It is essential that you hold a full UK driving licence, have access to a vehicle for work purposes and are happy to do sleep-ins. (an allowance for £52.78 per sleep in is paid)The BenefitsIn return for your hard work and commitment to our service users, we offer a considerable benefits package. This includes:<ul>
<li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li>
<li>£25,857 pa for a 37.5 hour a week contract</li>
<li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li>
<li>Monthly attendance bonus on top of your basic salary</li>
<li>Commitment to health and wellbeing with the Five Ways to Wellbeing</li>
<li>Ongoing professional development and support to deliver outstanding support</li>
<li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li>
<li>Employee assistance helpline</li>
<li>Mileage paid for car usage</li>
</ul>Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS and references.We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer.

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Assistant Support Worker - £24,570 pa (37.5 hours per week)About the RoleWe currently have an opportunity for an Assistant Support Worker at our supported living service, Oxleys Road. The role is full time (37.5 hours per week).At Oxleys Road, we are dedicated to supporting adults with mental health concerns, helping them develop the skills needed to live independently and safely within the wider community. We also believe in the importance of enjoying life, so we offer activities to reduce boredom and provide entertainment for those we support.Your role will involve assisting with daily living tasks such as basic cooking, laundry, travel training, budgeting, and shopping. While you will often work independently with the individuals we support, there is usually another staff member on site. However, if you are working a late shift followed by a sleep-in, you will have access to an on-call contact for support.As an Assistant Support Worker you will;<ul>
<li>Provide appropriate support to service users who are living in their own homes or in a supported housing setting to enable them to support their aspirations and maximise their independence.</li>
<li>You will not be providing personal care, but your role will involve promoting life skills such as shopping, managing budgets and supporting with domestic tasks such as cooking and cleaning.</li>
<li>Build long lasting support relationships with people who will benefit from you "being the difference".</li>
<li>Follow agreed support plans and risk assessments to ensure that we are providing a service that meets each individual’s needs.</li>
<li>Need to have a full UK drivers’ licence and access to a car for work purposes during shift.</li>
</ul>Additionally, you will also be able to:<ul>
<li>Work shifts as part of a rota system which will include weekend and bank holiday working</li>
<li>Perform at least one sleep in per week as part of your shift (allowance of £52.78 paid)</li>
<li>Work as part of a team to deliver an excellent service to the people we support</li>
<li>Be flexible in your approach to work and demonstrate resilience in a challenging, but rewarding environment</li>
<li>Have a commitment to equality and diversity and take a positive approach to supporting people with mental disabilities</li>
</ul>It is essential that you hold a full UK driving licence, have access to a vehicle for work purposes and are happy to do sleep-ins. (an allowance for £52.78 per sleep in is paid)The BenefitsIn return for your hard work and commitment to our service users, we offer a considerable benefits package. This includes:<ul>
<li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li>
<li>£24,570 pa for a 37.5hour a week contract</li>
<li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li>
<li>Monthly attendance bonus on top of your basic salary</li>
<li>Commitment to health and wellbeing with the Five Ways to Wellbeing</li>
<li>Ongoing professional development and support to deliver outstanding support</li>
<li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li>
<li>Employee assistance helpline</li>
<li>Mileage paid for car usage</li>
</ul>Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS and references.We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer.

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Job Title:&nbsp;Family Housing Management Officer
Location:&nbsp;Luton (Actual location hidden due to the confidentiality of the service)&nbsp;
Salary:&nbsp;£24,500
Shift Pattern:&nbsp;37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday between the hours of 10:00 - 18:00 with flexibility around these hours as necessary
Please note, due to the nature of the service, it is an occupational requirement that the post holder is female and the post is therefore exempt from the provisions of the Equality Act 2010 in terms of Schedule 9, Part 1, and Paragraph 1 of the Act.&nbsp;&nbsp;
About the role
As a Family Housing Management Officer, you will be based within a women's accommodation based service which supports homeless families in Luton. The service has 7 units of accommodation which supports:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Expectant mothers</li>
<li>Mothers with up to two children under the age of 10</li>
<li>Single women aiming to have guardianship of their children</li>
</ul>
You will join the service which is designed to work with families to gain the valuable skills required to end the cycle of homelessness and enable future independently sustained living. &nbsp;Assistance can range from basic interventions and guidance around resettlement and gaining/sustaining independent living to more intense support in areas such as domestic violence, offending/ex offending, mental health, substance use, parenting skills, and safety in the home.&nbsp;
You will provide support in a flexible, individualised approach so that families can progress in a way that suits both parent and child’s needs whilst in a safe and stable environment. This can include through support sessions, projects and activities, signposting and general wellbeing support. You will support in wider areas which can include supporting with custody arrangements, mediation, supervised contact, and creating a safe space for families.&nbsp;
You may also be expected to support in our other services, one which is a residential for males, which can include lone working at times.&nbsp;
About you
We're looking for someone who has a true passion to support women who face various obstacles in their daily lives, which can affect their family relationships. You will be driven to support them to being the best versions of themselves, able to build trusting relationships in a professional setting and able to provide positive outcomes which are personalised to their needs. You will be creative in your approach to find new ways to bring people together to gain a sense of community and belonging through various events and activities both in house and externally. You will have an adaptable and flexible approach to helping others, with an understanding that each individual has different levels and types of support needs.&nbsp;
You will have an understanding and ability to help others overcome their personal barriers, and will be motivated to want to make a difference to people's lives. This is a fulfilling role, and is the perfect fit for someone who has a real passion in helping others. You will have:
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<li>You will be able to show empathy and compassion to our residents, and different challenges they face</li>
<li>You will be able to motivate, and empower others to achieve their personal goals and overcome barriers</li>
<li>You will need some level of IT ability as we record records using our online CRM systems and use Microsoft programs daily</li>
<li>You will have previous experience working with people with multiple and complex needs, ideally in mental health</li>
<li>You will have previous experience in creating co-produced support plans, key working, and care plans</li>
<li>You will understand the housing and social needs of people with multiple and complex needs and be aware of the social marginalisation that can be attached to people who face personal challenges</li>
</ul>
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we offer
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<li>25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service</li>
<li>Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling</li>
<li>Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing</li>
<li>Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card</li>
<li>Life Assurance Scheme</li>
<li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li>
<li>Annual Staff Awards</li>
<li>Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives.</li>
<li>Join an organisation with a mission to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.</li>
</ul>
We are committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We have a team of ambassadors who are staff volunteers and actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. We're proud to mention that our staff Ambassadors career aspirations generally benefit from embracing this unique opportunity to develop their respective skill sets in spaces that exist outside of their daily roles. SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity.&nbsp;
About Social Interest Group (SIG)
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future:&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/X5JhCPQy4hBBz6UzwWlv?domain=youtu.be" target="_blank">Theory of Change</a>&nbsp;Further details can be found on our website here:&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/4ZkrCx1MXIp5EETvqakw?domain=socialinterestgroup.org.uk" target="_blank">Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group</a>.&nbsp;
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below.&nbsp;
For Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk</a>&nbsp;or call our central office on&nbsp;<a href="tel:02036689270" target="_blank">020 3668 9270</a>&nbsp;to request a call back. Please note that this will take you through to our Central Administration team, who will then communicate your enquiry with us and we will arrange to call you back.&nbsp;
Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our&nbsp;<a href="https://socialinterestgroup.org.uk/" target="_blank">website</a>.
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Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.&nbsp;
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Family Housing Management Officer (Female Only)

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Make a real difference to public safety,
 fairness and community standards in Reading. We're looking for a
 confident and experienced enforcement professional to join our
 Licensing Team as a Senior Licensing Enforcement Officer. This is
 a key frontline role in safeguarding our community, ensuring
 compliance across a wide range of licensing functions -&nbsp;from taxi
 and private hire vehicles, to premises, gambling, events, and
 street trading.
 
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: 
Licensing in Reading is a huge and varied area of work. We have a
 booming daytime and evening economy and all the associated
 challenges which that presents. 
 
As a Senior Licensing Enforcement Officer,
 you'll take a lead role in ensuring compliance with licensing
 laws and protecting the public across a wide range of areas -
 including taxis and private hire vehicles, licensed premises,
 gambling, events, and street trading. 
 
You'll conduct complex investigations,
 carry out inspections, respond to complaints, and take
 enforcement action where necessary, including preparing and
 presenting cases for committee hearings or legal proceedings.
 You'll also lead covert operations and collaborate with other
 enforcement agencies to tackle unlicensed or unlawful
 activity. 
 
In addition to enforcement work, you'll
 play a key role in mentoring junior officers, shaping policies,
 and deputising for the Principal Licensing Enforcement Officer
 when needed. You'll work closely with councillors, licensees,
 residents and external stakeholders to provide expert advice,
 manage sensitive issues, and ensure that licensing conditions are
 upheld. 
 
Your work will directly contribute to public safety, fair
 trading, and community well-being across Reading. 
 
You would need to be
 able to demonstrate:
<ul>
<li>good communication and inter-personal
 skills</li>
<li>flexibility and willingness to work
 unsocial hours where needed 
willingness to work largely outdoors inspecting licences and
 enforcing on illegal activities</li>
<li>comprehensive understanding and
 experience of taxi and private hire licensing legislation and
 practice including the preparation of legal proceedings</li>
<li>comprehensive understanding and
 experience of alcohol and gambling legislation and practice
 including the preparation of legal proceedings</li>
<li>ability to organise own workload and
 that of junior staff 
 
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Ideally you will be a practicing
 practitioner, holding PLPQ qualification and have some legal
 knowledge and experience and/or the ability to interpret
 legislation and statutory guidance would be an
 advantage. 
 
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 - champion
 and inspire a culture which ensures that all employees across the
 organisation work together to provide excellent outcomes for
 Reading 
Drive Efficiency - create an
 environment in which resources are used efficiently and
 employees&amp;© skills are developed and used
 effectively 
Be Ambitious - aspire to deliver
 excellence and inspire and support others to reach their
 potential 
Make a Difference to Reading - inspire
 a culture in which the customer is the focus and where change is
 welcomed as an opportunity 
 
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:
<ul>
<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 
Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of
 Reading</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme
 (LGPS)</li>
<li>Life Assurance - three times your annual
 salary (for members of the LGPS)</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 
 
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To arrange a
 confidential discussion on this position please contact Clyde
 Masson - Principal Licensing Enforcement Officer - <a href="mailto:clyde.masson@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">clyde.masson@reading.gov.uk</a> 
 
Closing Date: Sunday 27th July
 2025 
Interview Date: 14th and 15th August 2025 
 
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

Reading Borough Council

Senior Licensing Enforcement Officer

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £58,507 - £61,745 a year pro rata plus £3,203 car benefit allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Fixed Term until 31st March 2026This position is available as a secondment opportunity for 1 year. If you are a permanent LBC employee, you must have written approval (an email will suffice) from your manager prior to applying and a copy will need to be submitted with your application. Please note: we will not be able to proceed with your application form without your manager’s permission.We are seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to join our leadership team as the Deputy Head of Service for Children with Disabilities.The Children with Disabilities (CWD) service offers a comprehensive service to children with significant learning disabilities, physical disabilities and life limiting health conditions. The Deputy Head of Service for Children’s with Disabilities is a key leader responsible for coordinating multi-agency services to protect and promote the wellbeing of disabled children.We put children, young people and their families at the heart of everything we do.In this strategic role, you’ll be responsible for the development, management, and operational delivery of key Children’s Services and Statutory Social Work interventions. You’ll provide vital support to a team of managers, working alongside the Head of Service to ensure the delivery of services that achieve the best possible outcomes for children, young people, and families.You’ll help set the strategic direction of the service, delivering on the Council’s vision and values while implementing evidence-based practices and reflecting current good practice. This role also involves promoting the professional development of staff and creating a sustainable, effective workforce to meet the needs of the most vulnerable in our communities.You’ll have the authority to make critical decisions within statutory and legal frameworks, ensuring a robust response to the needs of children and families. As part of your remit, you will assist the Head of Service in achieving the Council’s strategic objectives and play a pivotal role in improving service delivery through effective performance management and problem-solving.Key Responsibilities:- Collaborate with the Head of Service to set strategic direction and ensure effective performance management across services.- Implement evidence-based practices that reflect research and current good practices in service delivery.- Promote the professional development of all staff, fostering a culture of learning and growth.- Make decisions in line with statutory regulations and ensure positive outcomes for children, young people, and families.- Support in the resolution of complex problems, ensuring vulnerable children and young people receive timely, appropriate, and proportionate responses.- Lead the coordination of service delivery to meet the needs of children, young people, and families across diverse settings.Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>We are looking for a strategic and hands-on leader with a proven track record of delivering impactful services. As the successful candidate, you will have:- Substantial experience in a senior leadership role, having led and developed services in partnership with multi-agency groups across public and voluntary sectors.- Proven ability to lead, manage, and motivate teams, ensuring effective performance management aligned with organisational objectives.- Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across a wide range of stakeholders in a political context, managing complex issues and planning service delivery.- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to develop professional working relationships at all levels, with strong influencing, negotiation, and accountability abilities.- Experience in managing significant budgets and diverse funding streams, ensuring efficient use of resources to meet service objectives.- In-depth knowledge of key policies impacting children and young people, particularly in safeguarding, health &amp; safety, and urban multicultural environments.- Professional qualifications in social work and management (or equivalent experience), backed by substantial relevant experience, training, and competence.This role is pivotal to ensuring the success of Children’s Services, and we are looking for a dedicated leader to help shape the future of the service. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply!<h2>About us</h2>Luton Council has been selected to deliver the government’s Families First for Children Pathfinder programme.Luton is one of seven new areas in the second wave to be chosen with the aim of protecting vulnerable children from harm and improving services to help more children stay with their families in safe and loving homes.The programme is an amazing opportunity for Luton to shape future social care practice, which includes closer working relationships with our health, police, education and voluntary sector partners.Children are at the heart of everything we do in Luton, and we are very proud of the tremendous work that is already taking place together with our partners, including the development of our Family Hubs and working towards making Luton a child-friendly town where our children and young people can grow up feeling happy, healthy and secure.Our ambitious&nbsp;Luton 2040 Vision&nbsp;– that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?<h2>Application process</h2>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.<h2>Additional information</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: <ul><li>From 25&nbsp;to 32&nbsp;days’ annual leave:&nbsp;linked to length of service and grade</li><li>Buying annual leave scheme:&nbsp;buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li><li>Career Pathways:&nbsp;step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li><li>Pension scheme:&nbsp;with generous employer contributions of up to&nbsp;20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li><li>Generous relocation package:&nbsp;up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme:&nbsp;a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li><li>Work/life balance:&nbsp;flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns</li><li>Training and support:&nbsp;unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li><li>Staff offers:&nbsp;includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li><li>Arriva Travel Club:&nbsp;great value savings on local bus travel</li><li>Friday Funday Socials -&nbsp;One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li></ul><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1500739&amp;ptId=11541" target="_blank">download: Deputy Head Of Service Children WIth Disabilities - JD.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1500740&amp;ptId=11541" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Luton Borough Council

Deputy Head of Service - Children with Disabilities

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £41,511 - £44,711 a year pro rata plus £963 essential car user allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Fixed Term for 1 yearThis position is available as a secondment opportunity for 1 year. If you are a permanent LBC employee, you must have written approval (an email will suffice) from your manager prior to applying and a copy will need to be submitted with your application. Please note: we will not be able to proceed with your application form without your manager’s permission.Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? As our Income Management Team Leader, you’ll play a crucial role in delivering an effective and efficient income management service for all Housing Operations council clients. This dynamic position will have you at the heart of key processes such as rent collection, income maximisation, arrears recovery, and debt management.You'll coordinate money and benefit advice, manage court possession proceedings, and advocate for clients when needed. Your role will also focus on promoting social and financial inclusion by staying ahead of the latest welfare benefits like Universal Credit, training your team, and informing tenants.In addition, you'll manage and guide the Income Management Team, providing clear direction, effective training, and supervision to help achieve our wider Housing Landlord objectives.Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>To be successful in this role, you will have: <ul><li>Proven experience&nbsp;in managing systems and processes related to income in a housing management or financial environment.</li><li>Strong leadership experience, including staff management and performance monitoring.</li><li>Excellent&nbsp;communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders, including customers, internal departments, and external agencies.</li><li>The ability to&nbsp;provide complex technical and legal advice, offering realistic and practical solutions to both routine and complex issues.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to&nbsp;lead, motivate, and develop a team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.</li><li>Expert knowledge&nbsp;of current housing legislation, regulations, and best practices.</li><li>Comprehensive understanding of&nbsp;arrears control,&nbsp;temporary accommodation,&nbsp;welfare benefits, and&nbsp;basic debt counselling&nbsp;principles.</li><li>Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH)&nbsp;membership or equivalent qualification, or substantial equivalent experience.</li></ul><h2>About us</h2>Our ambitious&nbsp;Luton 2040 Vision&nbsp;– that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that&nbsp;reflects the diversity of our borough<h2>Application Process</h2>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority. On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received. <h2>Benefits</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: - From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade - Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave - Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area - Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant - Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility) - Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home - Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns - Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways - Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons - Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel<h2>How to apply</h2>We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out! Our ‘How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application:&nbsp;<a href="https://m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/Jobs_and_careers/recruitment/Pages/How-to-apply.aspx" target="_blank">How to apply</a><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1540409&amp;ptId=11542" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1542984&amp;ptId=11542" target="_blank">download: Income Team Manager JD.pdf</a></li></ul>





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