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<h2>Training Coordinator</h2>Reports to&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Senior Training Coordinator Hours&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;37.5 per hours per week Salary&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;​£26,018.61 - £27,033.33 per annum Contract&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;12 months fixed term Location&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Hybrid: Bristol office minimum one day a week ​Benefits&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;34 days' holiday, 4% Pension contribution on confirmation of appointment, 365 day a year access to an Employee Assistance programme,&nbsp;Employer administered Childcare Voucher scheme,&nbsp;Cycle to Work scheme​​Who are we?​We are SafeLives, the UK-wide charity dedicated to ending domestic abuse, for everyone and for good.​​We work with organisations across the UK to transform the response to domestic abuse. We want what you would want for your best friend. We listen to survivors, putting their voices at the heart of our thinking. We look at the whole picture for each individual and family to get the right help at the right time to make families everywhere safe and well. And we challenge perpetrators to change, asking ‘why doesn’t he stop?’ rather than ‘why doesn’t she leave?’ This applies whatever the gender of the victim or perpetrator and whatever the nature of their relationship.​​Last year alone, nearly 13,500 professionals received our training. Over 70,000 adults at risk of serious harm or murder and more than 85,000 children received support through dedicated multi-agency support designed by us and delivered with partners. In the last four years, over 2,000 perpetrators have been challenged and supported to change by interventions we created with partners, and that’s just the start.​​Together we can end domestic abuse. Forever. For everyone.​​​Purpose​Asa TrainingCoordinatorforSafeLives,you willprovideeffective and efficientco-ordination of resourcesandsupportforthe Trainingteam,commissionersandlearnersacrossallSafeLives’ training programmes.​Responsibilities​WorkingwithLeadTrainers&amp;colleaguestocoordinate thelogisticsoftrainingdelivery,you will:<ul><li>Respond to learner, commissioner and partner emails in a timely way and manage your inbox efficiently</li><li>Serve as the first point of contact by answering and managing daily phone communications, including calls from the public</li><li>Manage financial tasks such as invoicing, checking credit card payments, and verifying incoming invoices (weekly)</li><li>Schedule associates for training delivery and book the travel, accommodation and Zoom / Teams meetings</li><li>Process course applications, waiting lists and subsidies using Arlo (online bookings software)</li><li>Send all necessary course information and updates to learners, colleagues and associates both digitally and physically</li><li>Be available to support trainers and learners on the day of training and resolve any issues</li><li>Provide tailored support for learners with additional needs</li><li>Create Microsoft Forms feedback forms and evaluation reports</li><li>Work flexibly with the team to resolve problems and cover workloads as appropriate</li></ul>​Tokeepaccurate recordsandensuredataprotectioncomplianceyou will:<ul><li>Update Outlook calendars and spreadsheets (for delivery, accruals, impact measures, expenses)</li><li>Save documents to SharePoint</li><li>Work with finance to track payments</li><li>Update the WordPress website</li></ul>​​Ifyou arepartoftheaccreditedteam,you willalso:<ul><li>Track learners’ accreditation progress (course applications, worksheet submissions, plagiarism checks, accreditation with OCN)</li><li>Manage resources on Moodle &amp; Turnitin</li><li>Support learners with registrations, logins, grades, certificates, and extensions</li></ul>​Finally, you will:<ul><li>Engage in a constructive and effective way with all survivors of abuse, through calls to the office,Pioneerinteraction, with colleaguesandanyotherinteractionwehaveinourday-to- day work.Undertakeanyotherdutiesasmayreasonablybe required.</li></ul>​Key Skills<ul><li>Strong customer&nbsp;service</li><li>Good administrative&nbsp;skills</li><li>Attention to&nbsp;detail</li><li>Confident using Microsoft Word, Excel,&nbsp;PowerPoint</li></ul>​<h1>You are someone who:</h1><ul><li>Supports SafeLives’ mission and goals</li><li>Organises your time well and meets deadlines</li><li>Solves problems and uses your initiative</li><li>Works well in a team and builds good relationships</li><li>Communicates clearly and professionally</li><li>Handles sensitive information with care</li></ul>​Equality and Inclusion​SafeLives is committed to providing equal opportunities for all, irrespective of age, disability, race, sex, religion/belief, sexuality, gender identity, marital/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and working patterns. We are keen to have staff that appropriately represent all the communities we serve as an organisation.​Webelievethereisno‘themandus’indomesticabuseandrecognisethatapplicantsmayhave directorindirectexperienceoftheirown,whetherdisclosedornot.Wearecommittedtoplacing livedexperienceofdomesticabuseattheheartofallwedo,andcolleagueswhochosetoshare their personal expertise can do so openly and with organisational support. If there is any discussion during the recruitment process regarding a candidate's personal experience ofdomestic abuse, it will be treated confidentially andwillnot be sharedoutside of the interview panel/Human Resources.​​Fixed Term Contracts​Weappreciatetheimpact of theuseof short/fixed term contracts onmoraleandasenseof financialsecurityforourpeople.Asacharityandthenatureofourfundingwemustattimes rely on the use of fixed term contracts, however, we will always strive to keep people in the organisationwherewecanratherthanendingcontractsunnecessarily.Wewillextendcontracts wherefundinghasbeensecuredforaslongasthefundingallows.Wefurthertrytosupportour fixed-termcolleaguesbyensuringaccesstorecruitmentopportunitiestoallowformovementto other parts of the organisation.​





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Training Coordinator

About UsNorth Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.The RoleWe are seeking a dedicated and experienced Health Protection Manager to join our Public Health Team in a 12 month fixed term role to cover a period of maternity leave. You will take a lead role in North Somerset Council’s work to assure local health protection systems and manage the risk from infectious diseases as well as environmental, chemical and radiological threats.In this role, you will provide strategic support to the Public Health Consultant lead for Health Protection, managing the Local Authority’s statutory responsibilities in relation to health protection through the development, implementation and assurance of local health protection programs. You will provide leadership, expertise and advice related to health protection workstreams, including community infection prevention and control, immunisation, screening and EPRR.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Working in an integrated team with NSC Regulatory Services and Emergency Planning leads under one Public Health Consultant to deliver on NSC Health Protection objectives.</li><li>Ensuring the effective running of the North Somerset Health Protection Assurance Group and BNSSG Health Protection Committee</li><li>Providing advice and support for Infection Prevention and Control across North Somerset and contributing to the Local Authority and the ICBs objectives of protecting health and reducing communicable diseases and Health Care Associated Infections (HCAI).</li><li>Representing North Somerset Council on the local network meeting for Health Protection Managers.</li><li>Working closely with the other parts of the local public health system to ensure that the whole health protection agenda is addressed.</li></ul>This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Work StyleAt North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.This role falls into the category of Flexible Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:<ul><li>2-3 days in the office when required</li><li>Works both from home and the office, depending on the task at hand.</li><li>Training is provided to help balance work-life and manage time effectively, with an emphasis on communication for team touchpoints and planning in-office days for collaboration.</li></ul>About YouWe are looking for an individual who is passionate about health protection, and who possesses the following skills and experience:Essential Criteria:<ul><li>An approved professional qualification relevant to health protection</li><li>Post qualification experience in relevant work area to give knowledge and understanding of the wider context and priorities of NHS and local government in relation to health protection</li><li>An awareness of the measures that need to be taken to provide equitable care and the social and cultural factors that may influence this at a national and local level</li><li>Experience in service development, quality assurance and improvement</li></ul>Desirable Criteria:<ul><li>Masters’ degree in public health</li><li>Public health practitioner registration</li></ul>What We OfferAt North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:<ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits</li><li>Flexible working arrangements</li><li>Local Government Pension</li><li>Opportunities for professional development</li><li>Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums</li><li>Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year</li><li>Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team</li><li>Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes</li></ul>Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet.How to ApplyIf you share our&nbsp;vision and valuesand are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.Contact InformationFor further information about the role, please contact Dr Andrew Cross, Consultant in Public Health at <a href="mailto:andrew.cross@n-somerset.gov.uk" target="_blank">andrew.cross@n-somerset.gov.uk</a> to arrange an informal discussion.Important InformationAs a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.Interview Date: Monday 28 July 2025. (Provisional)Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK and are unable to provide Sponsorship for this role.Equal OpportunitiesAt North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated.&nbsp; We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave.&nbsp; We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.&nbsp;We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We reserve the right to close this advertisement early or extend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.





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North Somerset Council

Health Protection Manager

About UsNorth Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.The RoleAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent Social Worker to join a well-established and supportive Adult Social Care Team.&nbsp; The team covers the more rural north patch of North Somerset including the towns of Clevedon, Portishead and Nailsea as well as all the surrounding villages. We welcome applicants who are experienced Social Workers.Working within key legislative frameworks including the Care Act 2014 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005.&nbsp; As a social worker you will be undertaking care needs assessments and co-produce care and support plans with individuals, identifying their strengths and assets to determine person-centred outcomes. You will undertake mental capacity assessments and be involved in best interest decision making. You will hold a manageable caseload and will have shared responsibility for coordinating safeguarding enquiries in a person-centred way. Using your social work knowledge, skills, and values to promote the rights and choices of people with care and support needs,you will support people to identify and build upon their existing assets as well as access new resources to meet their identified outcomes. This can include supporting positive risk taking by applying defensible decision-making principals to promote and balance the independence, safety, and wellbeing of people with care and support needs. We offer:<ul><li>Access to regular reflective supervision which empowers you to make evidence informed professional judgements drawing on the latest research, theories, legislation, and policy frameworks. </li><li>The freedom to practice in a truly strength-based way which recognises the importance of prevention and goes beyond traditional case management. </li><li>Full Learning and Development programme, Quality Assurance Framework and membership to Research in Practice (RIP): providing every member of staff access to their resources. </li><li>Opportunities to access various training to enhance your skills, knowledge and performance as well as providing the opportunity to train in specific areas and access to regular legal and practice updates. </li></ul>We are passionate about peer learning and offer group supervision and peer support groups where you can share your experience and learn from others.&nbsp; We hold an annual conference for our Social Care staff inviting a range of high-profile speakers to the event to demonstrate our investment in our staff as well as provide time to reflect on and challenge our practice. We invest in a team approach and recognise individuals for their commitments. We hold an Annual Staff Awards event where individuals as well as teams get recognised and congratulated on their achievements. Our Social workers are valued for their skills, knowledge and experience they bring to the services. They are key to delivering an outstanding service for the most vulnerable residents in North Somerset[Delete if not applicable]This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.This position is currently based at the Town Hall Weston super mare and will utilise drop downs for visits in the North.&nbsp; Work StyleAt North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.This role falls into the category of Mobile/Field Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:<ul><li>Fixed Worker</li><ul><li>4+ days in the office</li><li>Spends most or all of their time in the office, due to nature of the work but can be for reasons such as unsuitable home working conditions or a desire for separation of home and work life.</li><li>The office remains a shared space with cultural encouragement for clear desk policies.</li></ul></ul> <ul><li>Flexible Worker</li><ul><li>2-3 days in the office</li><li>Works both from home and the office, depending on the task at hand.</li><li>Training is provided to help balance work-life and manage time effectively, with an emphasis on communication for team touchpoints and planning in-office days for collaboration.</li></ul></ul> <ul><li>Mobile/Field Worker</li><ul><li>0-1 day in the office</li><li>Includes field workers who primarily work remotely.</li><li>Comes into the office for meetings or focused work. Virtual connections with the team are essential, with portable technology supporting work on the go.</li></ul></ul>What We OfferAt North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment.We offer:<ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits</li><li>Flexible working arrangements</li><li>Local Government Pension</li><li>Opportunities for professional development</li><li>Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums</li><li>Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year</li><li>Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team</li><li>Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes</li></ul>Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet.How to ApplyIf you share our&nbsp;vision and valuesand are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.Contact InformationFor further information about the role, please contact Claire Gumus, Adult North Team Manager , 07825453770 at <a href="mailto:Claire.gumus@n-somerset.gov.uk" target="_blank">Claire.gumus@n-somerset.gov.uk</a>. Important InformationAs a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.Interview Date: TBAPlease note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK.Equal OpportunitiesAt North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated.&nbsp; We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave.&nbsp; We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.&nbsp;We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.





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Social Worker

North Somerset Council is dedicated to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.The RoleAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a temporary, full time dedicated Social Worker to join our Complex Intervention and Treatment Team (CITT).&nbsp; This is a fixed term post for 12 months and a newly qualified Social Worker would be considered.&nbsp; CITT is an integrated team (North Somerset Council Adult Care and Avon &amp; Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS) responsible for the health and social care of older adults with mental health problems.The postholders will be based within the People and Communities Directorate/AWP, North Somerset Council, working in the Mental Health Team, which is responsible for meeting the health and social care needs of people with a severe enduring mental illness. This involves the provision of advice and information, carrying out assessments of need, preparing Care plans, providing support and a range of personal social services to users and carers.Working with people with severe mental illness will involve supporting the most vulnerable members of the community, with a range of complex needs, requiring a highly skilled approach in assessing risk, treatment and need. The postholder will engage and work with service users and their carers to achieve the best possible outcome for their future quality of life.In this role, you will assess, within the relevant legislation, the risk, health and care needs of service users, including carers of individuals, who have a range of mental health problems, planning, implementing and evaluating appropriate action, negotiating for and co-ordinating the application of resources and/or if necessary provision of service.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>As a Mental Health Social Worker in CITT you will be part of a multi-disciplinary team and responsible for care co-ordinating a caseload of older adults with severe and enduring mental health problems, both functional and organic.</li><li>Undertaking assessments under the Care Act,</li></ul>&nbsp;and Mental Capacity Act.<ul><li>Co-ordinating and providing appropriate interventions, including commissioning care provision.</li><li>To safeguard vulnerable service users; undertaking risk assessment and management plans.</li></ul>This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.About YouWe are looking for an individual who is passionate about working in secondary mental health care for older adults and who possesses the following skills and experience:Essential Criteria:Certificate of Qualification in Social Work or Diploma in Social Work/BSc&nbsp; [Hons] Social Work<ul><li>Experience of working with people with serious and enduring mental illness.</li></ul> <ul><li>Ability to demonstrate knowledge and experience of at least two social work skill areas.</li></ul> <ul><li>Ability to:</li></ul><ul><li>Adapt to unexpected problems and situations.</li><li>Analyse individual and social situations and to describe the interaction of the factors involved.</li><li>c) Make decisions to complex situations sometimes on the basis of uncertain information.</li><li>Communicate effectively on the telephone and write cogent and lucid reports.</li><li>Plan programs of work with service users and evaluate such programs thereafter.</li><li>To bring the team any other skill or quality specified in the advertisement.</li></ul>Personal skills:<ul><li>demonstrate an ability to form and maintain good relationships both with clients and members of other agencies.</li><li>have an understanding of emotions and emotional needs.</li><li>offer warmth, care, firmness and control, when required.</li><li>be flexible accepting disposition</li><li>e) be able to work under conditions of pressure and emotional stress</li><li>f) to be adaptable and able to respond to requests of requirements at short notice</li><li>have the ability to work as a member of a team</li><li>accept the statutory responsibilities of the agency, especially the 1983 mental health act, and use them positively to assist or protect the Service Users or other people.</li><li>must demonstrate abilities in risk assessment and risk management including appropriate risk taking.</li><li>must be able to demonstrate an awareness of procedural and accountability issues within the department</li><li>demonstrate initiative and be self reliant</li></ul>Knowledge and understanding of the symptoms and effects on the individual of severe and enduring mental illness and of appropriate interventions including medical, psychosocial and therapeutic.&nbsp;Must be willing to travel widely within North Somerset and outside on occasions also you must be able to work outside normal working hours both on aplanned basis and at short noticeThe ability to cope with the duties and responsibilities and with the associated working environment.Satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure certificate (relevant applications and checks will be carried out before any job offer is confirmed).Desirable Criteria:<ul><li>A commitment to and a responsibility for personal development and an ability to take advantage of training opportunities</li></ul> <ul><li>Experience of working with older adults and with people with severe and enduring mental health problems, both functional and organic.</li></ul> <ul><li>Experience of voluntary or paid work involving counselling helping or advising people.</li></ul>Training in evidence based therapeutic approaches.Group work experience and skills.Experience of working with the Care Program Approach and commissioning care packages.Experience of working in amulti-disciplinary team&nbsp;Experience in preparing Mental Health Tribunal reports and attending tribunalsAbility to demonstrate experience and skills which they have accumulated through previous work.<ul><li>Ability to contribute to the development of policy and practice.</li></ul>What We OfferAt North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:<ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits</li><li>Flexible working arrangements</li><li>Opportunities for professional development</li><li>Staff groups</li><li>Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year</li><li>Dedicated Wellbeing Team</li><li>Salary sacrifice cycle to work and Electric vehicle schemes</li></ul>Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet.How to ApplyIf you share our&nbsp;vision and values&nbsp;and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.Contact Information:For further information about the role, please contact Jo Holmes, Integrated Team Manager <a href="mailto:j.holmes11@nhs.net" target="_blank">j.holmes11@nhs.net</a>&nbsp; or Abbie Mines-McDuff, Senior Social Worker a.mines-mcduff@nhs-net on 01275 335300.Important InformationInterview date: w/c 11th August 2025We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK.Equal OpportunitiesAt North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated.&nbsp; We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave.&nbsp; We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.&nbsp;We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.





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Mental Health Social Worker

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About Us
North Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.

The Role
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Social Worker to join the Fostering Team within our Fostering and Kinship Service. As a Fostering Supervising Social Worker, you will be responsible for the supervision, support, and development of our foster carers. You’ll work closely with colleagues across Children’s Services to ensure placements are stable, safe, and responsive to the needs of children and young people.

Key responsibilities include:
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<li>Providing regular supervision and support to foster carers and kinship carers in line with statutory requirements</li>
<li>Undertaking fostering assessments (including Form F) and presenting to the fostering panel</li>
<li>Monitoring and reviewing placements to ensure high-quality care and safeguarding</li>
<li>Duty days; matching North Somerset foster carers to children who come into care or need short breaks in a planned or emergency basis</li>
<li>Delivering training and contributing to carer development programmes</li>
<li>Participating in recruitment campaigns and fostering events</li>
<li>Ensuring that carers are adhering to National Minimum Standards (fostering)</li>
<li>Completing any reports as necessary including annual reviews and standards of care reports</li>
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This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. 

Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.

This position is currently based at the Town Hall office in Weston-Super-Mare. 

Work Style
At North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.
This role falls into the category of Flexible Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:
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<li>1- 2 days in the office &nbsp;</li>
<li>Works both from home and the office, depending on the task at hand.</li>
<li>Training is provided to help balance work-life and manage time effectively, with an emphasis on communication for team touchpoints and planning in-office days for collaboration.</li>
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About You
We are looking for an individual who is passionate about fostering, has knowledge of kinship fostering, and who possesses the following skills and experience:

Essential Criteria:

We would welcome applicants who meet the following criteria:
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<li>A Social Work Degree and are registered with Social Work England</li>
<li>Completed their Assessed and Supported Year of Employment</li>
<li>Have worked in a safeguarding setting</li>
<li>Experience of writing balanced reports</li>
<li>Confident in preparing and presenting reports</li>
<li>Excellent ICT, communication and organisational skills</li>
<li>Experience and some knowledge of the Fostering National Minimum Standards</li>
<li>Knowledge and ideally some experience of using strengths-based approaches, restorative practice and knowledge of the Mockingbird Model</li>
<li>Ability to recognise when support is needed and respond proportionally to crisis</li>
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Desirable Criteria:
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<li>Has worked in a Local Authority as a social worker</li>
<li>Experience of working with the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO)</li>
<li>Experience of attending and presenting at a fostering panel</li>
<li>Experience of assessment writing</li>
</ul>
What We Offer
At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment.
We offer:
<ul>
<li>Competitive salary and benefits</li>
<li>Flexible working arrangements</li>
<li>Local Government Pension</li>
<li>Opportunities for professional development</li>
<li>Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums</li>
<li>Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year</li>
<li>Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team</li>
<li>Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes</li>
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Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our <a href="https://heyzine.com/flip-book/12270cd8d2.html" target="_blank">Benefits booklet</a>.

How to Apply
If you share our&nbsp;<a href="https://n-somerset.gov.uk/my-services/jobs-training/vision-values" target="_blank">vision and values</a>and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.

Contact Information
For further information about the role, please contact the Fostering Team Manager Louisa Loveridge at <a href="mailto:louisa.loveridge@n-somerset.gov.uk" target="_blank">louisa.loveridge@n-somerset.gov.uk</a>.
Important Information
As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.
As an organisation that recognises Care Leaver as a Protected Characteristic, we guarantee to interview all Care Leavers who meet the essential criteria for the job role. &nbsp;

Interview Date: 31st July 2025. This will be in person at the Town Hall in Weston Super Mare. However, please get in touch if you would prefer an alternative date or need this to be on Microsoft Teams in order to attend online.

Equal Opportunities
At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated.&nbsp; We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave.&nbsp; We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.&nbsp;
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

2 x Social Worker, Fostering Team

We are recruiting Social Care Workers at Caerphilly County Borough Council. Working hours: 30 Hours/0 Hours Contract Type: Permanent/Part Time/ Casual - as and when required. Peripatetic will have a rota but with subject to change to meet service needs 7.5hr days, afternoons, waking nights, weekends Location: Caerphilly Supported living This is an exciting opportunity to join Team Caerphilly and provide support across the wider Adult Social Services Team. We pay an attractive salary of £20,743- £22,110 and offer access to training and development opportunities. Can you make a difference to someone's life?Then Caerphilly supported living scheme is the job for you.This is a great opportunity to support adults with a learning disability and enable them to thrive and live life to their full potential.The postholder will provide help and guidance and deliver all aspects of personal care as needed whilst ensuring the individuals privacy, dignity, respect, choices, independence and self esteem are maintained at all times. You will also assist in the risk management of individuals by adhering to Risk Assessments and Management Plans in conjunction with the policies and procedures of Caerphilly County Borough Council.It is determined that the successful post holder will be female due to the care needs and personal preference from the individuals. This is a protected characteristic under the occupational requirement of the post in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.For the role, we ask that you have: <ul><li>A requirement to achieve a Level 2 or 3 qualification in Health and Social Care within an agreed timescale.</li><li>An understanding of the principles that underpin a quality care environment ie Privacy, dignity, respect, choice, independence and rights.</li><li>The ability to work shifts on a rota basis, and work flexibly, including weekends, bank holidays and sleep in duties </li></ul>We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme and staff discount schemes. To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Linda Birt on 07808251575 or email <a href="mailto:birtl@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">birtl@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> Applications may be submitted in Welsh.&nbsp; Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.&nbsp; Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact <a href="mailto:webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;for further information.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants.&nbsp; This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.The Social Care Wales (Registration) Rules 2023 set out the requirement for all residential childcare workers, domiciliary care workers, adult care home workers, residential family centre workers to be registered with Social Care Wales within six months from your start date in post.





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Caerphilly County Borough Council

Social Care Worker

We are recruiting a Lead Therapeutic Practitioner at Caerphilly County Borough Council. Working hours: 37 Hours (7.24 Monday – Friday) &nbsp; Contract Type: Permanent/Full Time Location: Ty Pawb, BargoedTeam: My Support Team (MyST) Regional Therapeutic Service This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization. We pay an attractive salary of £41,511 - £44,711 and offer access to training and development opportunities. The role of the Lead Therapeutic Practitioner is to provide a high level of professional therapeutic practice using appropriate interventions that are outcome focused and evidence based.The successful candidate will undertake complex assessments and formulations and recommend appropriate interventions. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining effective working relationships with networks/wider partners. The postholder will also be responsible for mentoring and professional developmental support, including advice and guidance to less experienced staff.You will participate in an On Call rota to provide therapeutic support and intervention outside office hours to ensure outcome focused achievements for children, young people and their families.For the role, we ask that you have: <ul><li>A relevant Level 6 (Degree) qualification. For example health, social care, youth and community work, teaching or a recognised therapy qualification.</li><li>An Understanding of children/young people’s physical, intellectual, linguistic, social and emotional growth and development, and understanding of how children/young people learn.</li><li>Experience of working in a therapeutic way with children and families who have experienced trauma and who have complex mental health needs.</li><li>Full UK Category B (Cars) driving licence and the use of a motor vehicle insured for business purposes to travel throughout the borough to attend meetings </li></ul>We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes. To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Davron Hodson on 01443 811485 or email <a href="mailto:hodsodg@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">hodsodg@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> Applications may be submitted in Welsh.&nbsp; Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.&nbsp; Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact <a href="mailto:webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> for further information.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants.&nbsp; This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.





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Lead Therapeutic Practitioner

We are recruiting an Occupational Therapist at Caerphilly County Borough Council. Working hours: 37 Hours (7.24 Monday – Friday) Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time Location: Ty GraddfaTeam: Community Resource Team This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization. We pay an attractive salary of £37,938 - £40,476 and offer access to training and development opportunities. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Occupational Therapist to support Caerphilly residents to remain living as independently as possible, within their own homes. There is a key focus on supporting people to be able to achieve their wellbeing outcomes and to be able to do the things that matter to them.The Occupational Therapists within the team provide a range of expertise with contributing to rehabilitation programmes, carrying out moving and handling assessments and supporting the team with advice regarding equipment and adaptations to aid independence.We have a friendly team of Senior therapists to offer support and guidance, with a commitment to continual professional development and career development.For the role, we ask that you have: <ul><li>A Diploma or degree in Occupational therapy.</li><li>Knowledge of Social Services and Well-Being Act (Wales) 2014, Manual Handling Regulations, Health and Safety at Work Act</li><li>Experience of undertaking assessments that focus on the individual and the personal outcomes that they wish to achieve.</li><li>Full UK Category B (Cars) driving licence and the use of a motor vehicle insured for business/work purposes to travel throughout the borough to attend meeting and visit clients. </li></ul>We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes. To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Lisa Hutton/Annie Jenkins on 07825634167/ 07545083730 or email <a href="mailto:huttol@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">huttol@caerphilly.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; <a href="mailto:jenkia4@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">jenkia4@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> Applications may be submitted in Welsh.&nbsp; Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.&nbsp; Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact <a href="mailto:webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> for further information.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants.&nbsp; This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.Applicants must have a professional occupational therapy qualification and Health &amp; Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration.





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Occupational Therapist (CRT)

We are recruiting a Senior Accountant at Caerphilly County Borough Council. Working hours: &nbsp;37 hours Contract Type: Permanent Location: Working hours can be split between home and office depending on specific task requirements. This is an exciting opportunity to join Team Caerphilly and provide support across the wider Social Services Finance Team. We pay an attractive salary of £45,718 - £48,710 and offer access to training and development opportunities. We are seeking a senior accountant to assist the adult social care division in preparing and monitoring its annual budget. The candidate must possess excellent communication skills and be able to explain complex financial information in a way that is comprehensible to individuals without finance expertise. Key responsibilities of the role will include ensuring the Accountancy Team provides a professional, efficient and effective service that will be responsive to the needs of Elected Members, officers, care providers and service users, Co-ordinating the preparation of budgets and the closure of accounts for the Social Services Directorate and assisting budget holders to manage budgets effectively.For the role, we ask that you have: <ul><li>AAT or CCAB part qualified</li><li>Experience acquired within a financial management post</li><li>The ability to travel around the borough </li></ul>We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes. To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Mike Jones on 07884188518 or email <a href="mailto:jonesmj@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">jonesmj@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> Applications may be submitted in Welsh.&nbsp; Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.&nbsp; Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact <a href="mailto:webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> for further information.





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Senior Accountant

We are recruiting a Construction Manager at Caerphilly County Borough Council. Working hours: 37 hours (7.24 Monday – Friday) Contract Type: Permanent, Full time Location: Ty PenalltaTeam: Housing Development and Strategy Team This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization. We pay an attractive salary of £49,764 - £52,805 and offer access to training and development opportunities. Caerphilly Homes are looking for a skilled Construction Manager with experience of working in a housing, regeneration or construction related environment. Tasked with delivering 1000 new, low carbon, affordable homes by 2033 this is an exciting opportunity to be part of an evolving and passionate team.The successful candidate will need to demonstrate experience of matrix,managing multiple construction projects using a recognised project management approach. You must also have knowledge of governance, procurement, contract management and financial systems and procedures.The Construction Manager will work alongside appointed contractors to ensure the Council's interests are protected and projects are delivered on time and within budget.For the role, we ask that you have: <ul><li>Minimum of a Level 6 qualification on the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales (CQFW). For example, Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction, Planning, Building Control, Engineering or another related discipline.</li><li>NEC4 Accreditation.</li><li>Excellent understanding of the contribution good quality, affordable homes make towards tackling poverty; improving health and wellbeing; social care, education and regeneration.</li><li>Full UK Category B driving licence and the use of a motor vehicle insured for business / work purposes to travel throughout the borough and beyond to attend meetings with consultants / developers and visit sites. </li></ul>We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes. To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Jane Roberts -Waite on 01443 864340 or email <a href="mailto:roberj2@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">roberj2@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> Applications may be submitted in Welsh.&nbsp; Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.&nbsp; Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact <a href="mailto:webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> for further information.





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