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We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.Job Title: Senior Support Worker Salary: £32,392 (£16.78 per hour) with the opportunity to progress to £35,367 (£18.33 per hour) Hours: Full Time, Part Time and Flexible hours available Contract: Permanent Directorate: Adult Care Services*Salary inclusive of enhancement for working 20% of time at the weekend. Sleep In allowances are paid at £40 per night. Some of these posts are only available to Female applicants as permitted under the Equality Act 2010Locations:Bishops Stortford - Apton Road - 30 hours Welwyn Garden City - St Michaels House - 37 hours (female only) St Albans - Hixberry Lane - 37 Hours (female only)<h4>About the team</h4>People with disabilities in Hertfordshire need people like you!Are you an experienced Support Worker wanting to progress whilst supporting people to live their best lives? Come and work for a trusted employer who will value you and support your developmentWho we areOur supported living and short breaks services support adults with various disabilities. Some have learning or physical disabilities and need high levels of physical care, others can meet their own day to day needs but may have behaviours of concern, mental ill-health or just a need for support to get through their everyday lives.<h4>About the role</h4>Work in peoples’ own homes on our sites, to support them with: <ul><li>Meeting their basic daily needs and achieve their goals</li><li>Personal hygiene, eating and drinking</li><li>Keeping their homes clean</li><li>Managing their money</li><li>Taking their medication</li><li>Attending health appointments</li><li>Joining in with social and leisure activities at home and in their local community </li></ul>In short breaks, people rely on you to support them to enjoy their time away from home while their carers have a well-deserved break. This is a fantastic opportunity to take a step towards management with great support. <h4>About you</h4>You just need the right values and a willingness to learn.You need to have some experience as a Support Worker for this role and to hold an RQF Level 2 award or equivalent – we will support you with all additional the training you need. As a Senior Support Worker, you will lead shifts – overseeing the team and dealing with day-to-day challenges, supervise others and take on an additional area of responsibility such as coordination of training or health and safety. Most of our services need you to support people with personal care, in some this involves using moving and handling equipment and, in those services, you would need to be physically able to manage this type of work. Our roles involve shift work on either days or nights, including weekends and bank holidays. Some roles require you to sleep in. This job role is within the Health and Social Care, level 8 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:ed.davis@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">ed.davis@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.This is an ongoing position, and applications will be considered as and when receivedBenefits of working for us <h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Hertfordshire County Council

Senior Support Worker

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





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Senior Social Worker

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





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Support Worker

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





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Waking Night Residential ARC Worker

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





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Qualified Social Workers (Children's)

Job Title: Adult Occupational Therapist Starting Salary: £37,035 opportunity to progress to £40,476 per annum (pro rata for part time) + £1000 welcome payment, lease car &amp; relocation - terms apply Pay award pending Hours: Location: Hertfordshire Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Adult Care Services<h4>About the role</h4>As an Adult Care Services occupational therapist, you will hold your own caseload and work in partnership with people living in the community across Hertfordshire. You will undertake a holistic assessment of need to identify person-centred outcomes.We work in an enabling way with people and their families and carers, to promote independence and participation, through meaningful occupation and a strengths-based approach. Across all our services we aim to ensure that people are provided with the right support and advice, and at the right time.Our Adult Care Services Connected Lives practice principles are very much aligned to core occupational therapy values, with the ultimate aim of connecting people to the life that they want to live.We work collaboratively alongside social care colleagues, as well as with our health partners, housing and care providers, and a range of community support services.The role will also include an opportunity to mentor and develop others.Older People Team WestCould you bring your experience and passion for improving outcomes for people&nbsp;over age 65 and their carers with social care needs to the Older Person Service?It is an inspiring time to be working in Hertfordshire. We are giving back control to people by talking through ways to achieve personal goals, get involved in the community and be as independent as possible. We are committed to deliver a better adult social care experience through a responsive and person-centred approach, focussing on people and carers outcomes they wish to achieve.We are re-energising our adult social care model of&nbsp;Connected Lives approach&nbsp;that has a strong ethos of strength-based working, identifying personal goals and ensuring personal, family and community resources are utilised to achieve positive outcomes for people.The Older Person Service is a dynamic service that works across the community under the Care Act to safeguard,&nbsp; assess, plan support and review adults and cares with long term health and social care needs. We have a range of teams within Older People services, including locality based teams, both residential and community reviewing teams, crisis intervention and prevention of hospital admission teams, and sensory services. &nbsp;We can offer hybrid working arrangements, flexible working practices, community engagement and volunteer activities.&nbsp;Adult Disability Service West This service provides support to adults living with a learning or physical disability.We aim to enable people to make positive decisions in their lives, promote their independence and ensure they can get involved in their local community. We're a service motivated by and dedicated to social care intervention and community social work.We’re looking for occupational therapists and senior occupational therapists&nbsp; who can engage with people, promoting and enabling inclusive community options, as well as self-directed purchased services. The teams are community-based and applicants will need to have a full UK driving licence. &nbsp;We also offer hybrid-working, working from the office a minimum of 2 days a week.This is a fast-paced environment.&nbsp;Our locality teams focus on complex cases and include general assessments and care planning. You'll support with:<ul><li>completing care needs assessment</li><li>developing innovative support plans</li><li>building networks</li><li>raising awareness in the area and developing valuable links for the team.&nbsp;</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>You will need:<ul><li>A&nbsp;recognised occupational therapy qualification and be registered with The Health and Care Professions Council</li><li>To ensure&nbsp;practice is consistent with The Royal College of Occupational Therapists’&nbsp;Professional standards for occupational therapy practice, conduct and ethics, and the HCPC Standards of Proficiency for Occupational therapy</li><li>Knowledge and experience of relevant social care legislation, such as the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005</li><li>To be a confident team member with good decision-making skills</li><li>The ability to work successfully with partners and other agencies</li><li>A full UK driving licence and regular access to a vehicle for work purposes</li></ul>For an informal discussion and more information please contact: sheryl,<a href="mailto:jeram@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">jeram@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>This job role is within Health and Social Care , level 10 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careFind out more at Occupational therapy jobs in HertfordshireWe 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.Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. Secondment This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the&nbsp;Secondment Form&nbsp;as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.<h4>Additional information</h4>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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Adult Occupational Therapist

Job Title: School crossing patrol Starting Salary: £12.26ph Hours: 7.5 per week Monday to Friday; 8am-9am and 3pm - 3:45pm. Location: Hertfordshire Contract Type: Permanent Term time only &amp; area relief positions to cover absences Directorate: Growth &amp; Environment<h4>About the team</h4>We employ over 150 paid school crossing patrols, who safely ensure children and other pedestrians are escorted across roads. Each patrol will have a team lead that provides the patrols with supervision and support.We currently have vacancies at the following schools:Swing Gate (afternoons only) - Berkhamsted Brookland - Cheshunt St Pauls - Chipperfield Chorleywood School - Chorleywood Colney Heath School - Colney Heath Crabtree - Harpenden Manland - Harpenden The Grove Junior - Harpenden Hobbs Hill Wood - Hemel Hempstead Norton St Nicholas – Letchworth Roger De Clare (Mondays and Tuesdays) - Puckeridge&nbsp; Fawbert &amp; Barnard (afternoons only) - Sawbridgeworth Reedings – Sawbridgeworth Woodhall - South Oxhey St Andrews (relief) – Stanstead Abbots Bishopswood - Tring St. Catherines – Ware Bromet - Watford Holwell - Welwyn Garden City<h4>About the role</h4>We have various opportunities across schools in Hertfordshire. You’ll be able to select your location preferences within the application form, and we’ll be in touch with you to discuss what opportunities are available in these locations.The duties include:<ul><li>Ensure the safety of children, parents and other pedestrians waiting to cross or whilst crossing the road.</li><li>Take appropriate action when emergency or hazardous situations arise.</li><li>Give clear signals to drivers, so as to stop traffic in a safe and courteous manner.</li><li>Regularly assess the risks associated with operating at the crossing site.</li><li>Encourage pedestrians to use the crossing point and to have regard for the needs of people with disabilities.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4><ul><li>No previous experience is required, and full training will be provided along with a uniform</li><li>Have great customer service with children, drivers, parents, and teachers</li><li>You'll need to be able to work every school day, therefore you won’t be able to take holidays in term time.</li><li>Ability to communicate confidently with adults and children, therefore good interpersonal skills are required.</li><li>To be able to judge and foresee hazardous situations as they occur in relation to traffic.</li><li>To be able to stand throughout and walk continuously for the duration of a shift, holding a school crossing patrol sign (up to 2kg) (up to 45 minutes).</li><li>A sound road sense and an awareness of the effect of weather conditions on road users.</li><li>To be able to work in all weather conditions.</li></ul>This job role is within the&nbsp;Operational Services, level OPS2&nbsp;job profile. Please locate this via:&nbsp;Job profiles - Operational servicesHow do I find out more?Email: <a href="mailto:scp.enquiries@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">scp.enquiries@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> or Telephone: 01992 556803Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your online 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.If you do not have a CV, please contact via email: <a href="mailto:scp.enquiries@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">scp.enquiries@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> or Telephone: 01992 556803.<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.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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School crossing patrol

Job Title: Senior Occupational Therapist Starting Salary: £41,511 opportunity to progress to £45,718 per annum – pay award pending + £1000 welcome payment, lease car &amp; relocation - terms apply Hours: 37 Location: Hertfordshire Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Adult Care Services<h4>About the team</h4>Housing Solutions – Apsley, Hemel Hempstead, 37 hoursThe Housing Solutions team offer specialist assessment across Hertfordshire for major housing adaptations. The team has a blend of community based Occupational Therapists and Community Care Officer Trusted Assessors who complete specialist housing needs assessments to identify major adaptation solutions to enable a person to have better access to the facilities within their homes.We explore personal strengths, their family and friends’ support networks, and using expert knowledge we connect people with things that will help individuals and families to get on with their lives, achieving prevention, reducing or delaying the need for statutory provision of care services.Enablement Team – Farnham House, Stevenage – 37 hoursThe Enablement Occupational Therapy Team provide support to older people and adults with a disability. We promote personalisation through our assessment process, focusing on the wellbeing of the individual. The Enablement Occupational Therapists deliver enabling programmes. Their input is time-limited, with intervention generally between 4 -6 weeks, this can be extended up to 12weeks where identified goals require this. The care management is completed externally to the enablement team allowing our OTs to focus solely on their OT interventions.Adult Disability Team&nbsp;Stevenage Team - Fixed Term contract to February 2026 St Albans Team – Apsley, Hemel Hempstead, 37 hoursWe work in an enabling way with people and their families and carers, to promote independence and participation, through meaningful occupation and a strengths-based approach. Across all our services we aim to ensure that people are provided with the right support and advice, and at the right time.We work collaboratively alongside social care colleagues, as well as with our health partners, housing and care providers, and a range of community support services.<h4>About the role</h4>About the role:<ul><li>Working collaboratively with other partners and teams within Adult Care Services</li><li>Developing innovative support plans</li><li>Promote and support strength based assessment and practice approach to all interventions to maximise independence, health and well being to prevent or reduce the need for Adult Social Care</li><li>Working creatively with residents to ensure their safety and independence</li><li>Raising awareness in the area and developing valuable links for the team</li><li>Supporting other Therapists and Community Care Officers</li><li>Provide information and advice to enable an individual to confidently and safely participate in their daily life, includes grading of tasks and activities and adapting their environments</li><li>You will undertake a specialism eg Moving and Handling, BiA, AMP or Occupational Therapy practice educator</li></ul>Specific to Housing Solutions:<ul><li>Completing complex assessments and making recommendations for major housing adaptations</li><li>Care planning and organising equipment for minor adaptations</li></ul>Specific to Enablement Team: <ul><li>Designing personalised programmes that enable, and encourage the individual to relearn skills and regain abilities.</li><li>Reviews of moving and handling, provision of specialist equipment, &amp; minor adaptations to support identified goals.</li><li>Supporting people in the community and on discharge pathways from acute hospital settings</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist</li><li>Full driving licence and regular access to a vehicle</li><li>2 years post qualifying experience as an Occupational Therapist</li><li>Knowledge and experience in social care sector</li><li>Experience of completing assessments and making recommendations</li><li>Ability to work on your own as well as part of a team</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Knowledge of Care Act 2014</li><li>Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act 2005</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the HSC, level JF11 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Sheryl.jeram@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Sheryl.jeram@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Applications will be considered as an when received and interviews arranged accordinglyBenefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Senior Occupational Therapist

<h4>About the role</h4><h4>Role Summary</h4>Purpose:<ul><li> To carry out a range property maintenance works to Empty Homes to bring homes up to the lettable standard</li></ul><h4>Salary:</h4>£34,981 per annum<h4>Hours of Work:</h4>40<h4>Contract:</h4>Permanent<h4>Probation Period:</h4>6 Months <h4>Notice Period:</h4>1 Month<h4>Who are we?</h4>We provide more than 13,000 homes across Kent, Sussex and Surrey. Over the years we have invested heavily in our homes and continue to do so as part of the Peabody Group. We promote hybrid working and have more than 300 employees based in various locations across our operating area.<h4>Meet your Manager</h4>"I have worked here for 5 years during which time I moved from an Operative to a Void Chargehand position. I am looking forward to continuing my career journey with Town &amp; Country Housing and am looking for Voids Operatives to join my team."Leonard Brooker, Voids Chargehand<h4>What will you be doing?</h4><h4>Role Specific Responsibilities</h4><ul><li> Receive and complete works via a PDA device and accurately record SOR codes on orders.</li><li> Work safely and always in accordance with the Health and Safety At Work Act. Encourage others to be safe in the workplace and report any safety concerns to a manager/supervisor/chargehand</li><li> Ensure job completion notes are accurately recorded and before and after photographic evidence is produced for audit purposes.</li><li> Ensure any additions or omissions to specification are accurately recorded.</li><li> Complete works that have been prepared on detailed work specifications.</li><li> All work to be completed to a high standard of quality.</li><li> Ensure that vehicle is kept clean and tidy and in a good state of repair.</li><li> Report all breakdowns/accidents and other vehicle related incidents to your Line Manager or equivalent.</li><li> To be careful with materials and company resources generally and ensure company tools are stored safely and kept in good working order.</li><li> Report any safeguarding concerns to your Line Manager or equivalent</li><li> Be responsible for reporting any issues of damp and mould and instigating repairs/works and ensure that where urgent cases of damp and mould are highlighted, decanting of residents is instigated.</li></ul><h4>General</h4><ul><li> To adhere to the equal opportunities policy and to actively promote equality of opportunity wherever possible.</li><li> Recognise, respect and promote the different roles and diversity of the individuals within the business.</li><li> To actively contribute towards key performance indicators and professional standards.</li><li> Work in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and Data Protection Law and be responsible for the integrity of personal information you process.</li><li> This may include identifying anomalies in data and investigating and correcting them where appropriate. Ensure you attend training on data protection regularly.</li><li> To be responsible for your own health and safety and that of your colleagues, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and relevant EC directives.</li><li> To take responsibility for your own development and professionalism, ensuring that you keep up to date with new developments and continuously expand and build on your knowledge.</li><li> Attend and participate in training and other meetings and staff events as required.</li><li> Be an effective member of your team, presenting a positive impression of your section and the business.</li></ul><h4>About You</h4><h4>Education &amp; Qualifications</h4><ul><li> GCSE standard or equivalent education</li><li> Competent user of mobile devices for receiving and recording work (PDAs)</li><li>Full driving licence</li></ul><h4>Key Skills &amp; Competencies</h4><ul><li> Experience working in social housing homes</li><li> Good trade skills</li><li> Good time management</li><li> Good understanding of working safely and responsibilities under HASWA</li><li> Knowledge of risk management/assessment frameworks</li></ul><h4>Behaviours</h4><ul><li> Excellent verbal and written communication skills</li><li> Excellent customer care skills</li><li> Good understanding of Schedule of Rates (SOR) codes</li><li> Proven ability to organise and prioritise work, meet deadlines, work under pressure and handle a number of tasks simultaneously and accurately</li><li> Proactive approach to solving problems</li><li> Able to work as an effective team member with minimum supervision</li><li> Ability to multitask and anticipate assignments while maintaining meticulous attention to detail</li><li> Demonstrates resilience in pressured and stressful situations</li><li> Ability to deal with sensitive information, maintaining discretion and confidentiality</li><li> Ability to create an environment of trust, fairness and openness.</li><li> Good team player</li><li> Able to work with a high degree of autonomy and flexibility. </li></ul><h4>Why Choose Us</h4><ul><li>Contributory pension scheme 4% to 10% matched contributions</li><li>Hybrid working</li><li>Free onsite car parking</li><li>Life assurance of 4x annual salary (Terms and Conditions apply)</li><li>30 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays</li><li>Two volunteer days per year</li><li>Employee assistance programme (24/7 telephone advice, information portal &amp; face to face counselling sessions)</li><li>Corporate eye care scheme providing free eye tests and free VDU glasses or contribution towards VDU glasses</li><li>Extensive annual Staff Wellbeing programme</li><li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave provision</li><li>Flexible annual benefits (for dental, healthcare, shopping vouchers, technology etc.)</li><li>Annual flu vaccinations</li><li>Access to an extensive range of corporate discounts on shopping, travel &amp; days out</li><li>Social events, including lunchtime walking, rounders, festive Fridays</li><li>Travel loan</li></ul><h4>Our Values</h4>Our culture is about the shared values, beliefs and behaviours that determine how we do things, then the ways and systems of working that help to get those things done.Our new values, principles and behaviours will put customers at the heart and provide the foundation for the culture of the new organisation. Only by delivering a cohesive and customer-focused culture will we be able to achieve our purpose and priorites.We have taken an inclusive and collaborative approach to developing the following values, working together with colleagues, customers and the Board:<h4>Equal Opportunities Statement</h4>TCH is an equal opportunities employer committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity or paternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, or caring responsibilities.We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join TCH.We are recognised as a ‘Disability Confident Committed Employer’. As part of this commitment, individuals who disclose at application stage that they have a disability, will be invited to interview provided they demonstrate that they meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Candidates will be asked if they require any support or reasonable adjustments to enable them to fully participate in the recruitment process.<h4>Apply</h4><h4>Internal Applications</h4>Please send a letter clearly demonstrating how your skills and experience meet the criteria contained on the job description and person specification to the HR inbox.For internal staff only: Please note, if you're currently on legacy TCH, Rosebery, InTouch, Family Mosaic etc Terms and Conditions and are successful in your application, you will automatically be transferred to the new Peabody Terms and Conditions.Additionally, if you move to a TCH role on a secondment basis, your Terms and Conditions will not change.If you have any questions, or require further clarification, please speak to HR.<h4>External Applications</h4>Please complete our online application form by clicking the Apply button below. We reserve the right to bring the closing date forward, so we strongly encourage early applications.Please note: As an employer, Town &amp; Country Housing does not provide sponsorship as a licensed UK employer.<h4>Key dates</h4><h4>Applications Close:</h4><h4>Interview Date:</h4><a href="https://prteam.typeform.com/to/Uw61rDgC" target="_blank">Apply now</a>





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Voids Operative (Epsom)

About the Borough<h1>Grow your career at the London Borough of Sutton - Social Care Recruitment</h1>About the Service and Team<a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/grow-your-career-at-the-london-borough-of-sutton-social-care-recruitment-tickets-1580689608169?aff=ebdssbdestsearch" target="_blank">Click here to get a ticket and receive a link to join our Social Care Recruitment Event!!</a>About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateJoin us online for the London Borough of Sutton Social Care Recruitment event to learn about exciting job opportunities in social care! <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/grow-your-career-at-the-london-borough-of-sutton-social-care-recruitment-tickets-1580689608169?aff=ebdssbdestsearch" target="_blank">Location - Online - &nbsp;</a><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/grow-your-career-at-the-london-borough-of-sutton-social-care-recruitment-tickets-1580689608169?aff=ebdssbdestsearch" target="_blank">Click here to get a ticket and receive a link to join our Social Care Recruitment Event!!</a>Grow your career at the London Borough of SuttonAdult Social Care and Children Social Care Recruitment EventJoin us on Tuesday 30 September 2025&nbsp;to explore exciting career opportunities within Adult Social Care and Children’s Social Care at the London Borough of Sutton. The event is for experienced social workers and senior managers to find out about working life in Sutton, our culture and the changes we are making to deliver the best possible outcomes for the residents in our community.During the event, attendees will hear from:<ul><li>Our&nbsp;Children’s Principal Social Worker, Michael Radley, sharing insights on the new Practice Framework ‘Investing in Excellence’. This includes our 5 year training programme that provides the opportunity to learn, develop and grow your career, at any stage of your career journey.</li><li>Our&nbsp;Adult Principal Social Worker, Debbie Brough&nbsp;will share insights on the new Adult Social Care Operational Model and available career paths.</li><li>Experienced staff from our Locality Teams&nbsp;- sharing insights into the service, our delivery and our roles</li><li>The Recruitment Team to give an overview of our recruitment process and how to apply.</li><li>Have the opportunity to ask questions alongside the Hiring Managers and Recruitment Team.</li></ul>Access to the event is via a livestream. Register today to receive a link and joining instructions. We look forward to meeting you at the event!More info below:Sutton Children’s Social Care TeamWe have social work vacancies in the following areas:<ul><li>Leaving Care and Children Looked After</li><li>Children's Locality Teams</li><li>Court and Court Proceedings</li><li>Children and Young People with Disabilities</li><li>Early Help and Children First Contact Service</li><li>Specialist Support Work</li></ul>All of our vacancies can be viewed at: <a href="https://careers.sutton.gov.uk/categories/childrens-social-care#/" target="_blank">https://careers.sutton.gov.uk/categories/childrens-social-care#/</a>Sutton Adult Social Care TeamOur Current Vacancies are:<ul><li>Mental Health Team - Approved Mental Health Professionals</li><li>Adult’s Locality Teams</li></ul>All our vacancies can be viewed at:&nbsp;<a href="https://careers.sutton.gov.uk/categories/adult-social-care" target="_blank">https://careers.sutton.gov.uk/categories/adult-social-care</a>If you have significant working practice experience in social care, gained within a regulated authority and are looking to advance your career, this event is perfect for you. Learn from industry experts, network with professionals, and discover how you can make a difference in the lives of adults, children and their families. Don't miss out on this fantastic chance to take your career to the next level. We look forward to seeing you!Our Offer to You<a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/grow-your-career-at-the-london-borough-of-sutton-social-care-recruitment-tickets-1580689608169?aff=ebdssbdestsearch" target="_blank">Click here to get a ticket and receive a link to join our Social Care Recruitment Event!!</a>Application Process<a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/grow-your-career-at-the-london-borough-of-sutton-social-care-recruitment-tickets-1580689608169?aff=ebdssbdestsearch" target="_blank">Click here to get a ticket and receive a link to join our Social Care Recruitment Event!!</a>Additional Information<a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/grow-your-career-at-the-london-borough-of-sutton-social-care-recruitment-tickets-1580689608169?aff=ebdssbdestsearch" target="_blank">Click here to get a ticket and receive a link to join our Social Care Recruitment Event!!</a>





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London Borough of Sutton

Social Care Recruitment Event - 30 September 2025 6pm - 7.30pm

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Woking Borough Council values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Please apply online via the link provided.
Temporary Accommodation Officer
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals and families? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, people-focused environment? If so, we want to hear from you!
What You’ll Do
As a Temporary Accommodation Officer, you’ll play a vital role in:
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<li>Delivering high-quality housing management services to those in temporary accommodation.</li>
<li>Ensuring safety and compliance across temporary accommodation sites.</li>
<li>Supporting residents to become tenancy-ready and move towards a secure home.</li>
<li>Collaborating with housing colleagues, contractors, and external agencies.</li>
<li>Monitoring repairs, cleanliness, and fire safety standards.</li>
<li>Engaging residents in shaping future housing services.</li>
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What We’re Looking For
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<li>Experience in housing, social work, or community care.</li>
<li>Strong communication and conflict resolution skills.</li>
<li>Understanding of safeguarding and the needs of vulnerable groups.</li>
<li>A proactive, customer-centric approach to service delivery.</li>
<li>Willingness to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends.</li>
<li>A full driving licence.</li>
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Why Join Us?
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<li>Be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team.</li>
<li>Make a real impact in your community.</li>
<li>Opportunities for training and development.</li>
<li>Work in a dynamic role that blends housing management with social impact.</li>
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Additional Info
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DBS Check: Basic level required</li>
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Politically Restricted Post: No</li>
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Emergency Responsibilities: No</li>
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For an informal chat about the role, please contact Katherine Hiscock, Head of Housing Services and Transformation at <a href="mailto:katherine.hiscock@woking.gov.uk" target="_blank">katherine.hiscock@woking.gov.uk</a>
Closing date: 28 September 2025 at 23:59pm
Interview dates: TBC

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We are seeking a passionate and skilled Occupational Therapist to join our team and help support children with&nbsp;attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges.

What you’ll be doing:
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<li>Provide a high quality standard of occupational therapy assessment, management, treatment and advice for a caseload of children aged 9 to 17 with a wide range of emotional, social and mental health difficulties</li>
<li>Plan, deliver and evaluate therapy treatment programmes as agreed in the child’s EHCP</li>
<li>Work collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary team and multi-agency teams involved with children and their families, contributing to team meetings, consultations, joint assessments, reviews and staff training.</li>
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What we’re looking for:
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<li>Dip COT, BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy together with HCPC and BAOT registration</li>
<li>previous experience of working in a special school setting or in a CAMHS service</li>
<li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with students, staff, and parents.</li>
<li>A proactive and innovative approach to problem-solving and student support.</li>
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Why work for us?
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<li>Supportive and friendly school community</li>
<li>Ongoing training and development opportunities</li>
<li>A rewarding role where you’ll make a real impact!</li>
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We value your hard work and dedication, and we’re committed to ensuring you feel supported, both professionally and personally so that you are in the best position to make the most impact for the children in our care.

When you join Kedleston Group, you can be certain that your work will have purpose and meaning. You can also expect a supportive environment which enables you to excel in your role and grow in your career.
You will have access to an attractive benefits package including;
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<li>Access to health and well-being programmes, including a free and confidential 24/7 helpline and counselling service</li>
<li>Discounts on retail, travel, and leisure through our benefits platform</li>
<li>Cycle to work scheme</li>
<li>Generous life cover</li>
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Who are we?
Hawley Woods School provides a specialist environment and support primarily for autistic children and those needing a similarly adapted approach with small classes of 6-8 pupils within our calm, nurturing setting. Our school caters for children from the age of 7 up to 16 years (Key Stages 2, 3 and 4).
We help children with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) who may be struggling to keep up with the pace of work, may be losing confidence, or struggling with the overwhelming sensory environment of their mainstream school. We also help children who have been out of education for a period of time, to positively re-engage in an education which takes into account any negative experiences they may have had in schools so far.

Hawley Woods School is part of the Kedleston Group. We specialise in providing specialist education and care for children aged 7-19 with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). These include autistic spectrum condition (ASC), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and social emotional and mental health needs (SEMH).
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and we expect all colleagues to share this commitment. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.

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

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Salary &amp; Benefits: We are offering a salary between £52,674 - £59,772 (experience dependant – reviewed bi-annually with annual increment) Our additional benefits are exemplary and unrivalled – see remuneration pack within the role on our website for full details. Contract: Permanent with growth potential in post.Eligibility: Applicants must be either be a member of the RICS or eligible to become by way of academia (undergraduate/post graduate RICS accredited degree/masters – or through the experience route.Location: London (Whitechapel) and remote workingBackgroundThe housing crisis is an ongoing issue within the UK and more specifically within Greater London. The need to accommodate thousands of individuals and families on housing waiting lists across the capital continues to grow rapidly creating an urgent need in seeking to maximise the affordable housing contributions made by developers as part of new development schemes.To meet this urgent need requires a consistent delivery of both private and affordable housing across the whole of the London. It is therefore critical that a well-planned and coordinated policy base is maintained, and that this is implemented consistently and robustly. To this end, Development Viability plays an integral part within the planning process and the delivery of affordable housing/developer contributions.The Team - Tower Hamlets Viability (THV)To ensure Tower Hamlets is best placed to address matters relating to development viability, the council has created a dedicated team to assess development appraisals and provide advice to planning officers and politicians.THV is an internal council service &amp; a fee earning commercial service providing specialist development viability advice to both the planning department at LBTH as well as other planning authorities (primarily within London). The team holds professional expertise in development viability/valuation and relevant RICS accreditation (qualified chartered status) and is led by Olivia D’Mello-Browning. Experience held within the team is vast with private and public sector backgrounds. THV has also been shortlisted as a finalist in this years Local Government Chronicles (LGC) award 2024 as Small Team of the Year.Viability Officers/Surveyors are involved in several areas of work including (not limited to):<ul>
<li>Review &amp; negotiate financial viability assessments/development appraisals of mixed-use development schemes from small to very large/strategic development (2000+ units)</li>
<li>Area wide development viability advice (Local Plan/CIL Charging Schedule)</li>
<li>Site inspections where required.</li>
<li>Review mechanisms (Securing effective reviews through s.106 agreements and undertaking assessments at triggers)</li>
<li>Community Led Housing/Self Build Projects – reviewing viability assessments and assessing affordability.</li>
<li>CIL Payment in Kind – land valuations/approach advice.</li>
</ul> Your responsibilities:You will play an active role in contributing to the overarching aims of the team and affordable housing ambitions more widely, both in Tower Hamlets and across London. Your everyday responsibilities will comprise (not limited to) the following:<ul>
<li>Gaining a strong, in-depth knowledge of Tower Hamlets and London property/development markets in a planning context and staying up to date with changes to legislation and practice as part of an industry-leading borough.</li>
<li>Supporting and producing written reports of financial viability assessments (FVAs), supported by viability appraisals prepared using Argus Developer software. This also includes undertaking follow-up assessments triggered by review mechanisms.</li>
<li>Undertaking site inspections as necessary.</li>
<li>Providing valuation/viability advice to planning officers to assist with decision making and with negotiating maximum amounts of affordable housing with applicants.</li>
<li>Forging strong relationships with public sector clients such as planning authorities/councils mainly across London where THV are commissioned to undertake instructions on their behalf.</li>
<li>Preparing briefing notes for politicians and appearing at Development Committee meetings where relevant to provide viability-specific advice and respond to queries.</li>
<li>Preparing documents for planning appeals and inquiries and appearing as expert witness where required (Grade L).</li>
<li>Assisting with procurement and management of Quantity Surveyors feeding into viability assessments undertaken by THV and other Surveyors/Firms for strategic projects such as Local Plan evidence bases, Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) rate setting, and various Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs).</li>
<li>Supporting and providing advice to legal/planning colleagues with respects to securing affordable housing provisions/clauses as part of any legal agreement.</li>
<li>Supporting and providing Ad-Hoc viability/valuation advice relating to any matter within the council.</li>
</ul> Is this role for me?This is a mid-senior post in a dynamic team, and therefore ideal for candidates soon to be or recently RICS qualified (MRICS status who qualified via the Valuation, Commercial Property or Planning &amp; Development pathways is ideal) or for those with existing experience able to quickly take responsibility for their own casework. In any case, working for a busy borough such as Tower Hamlets allows for exposure to complex and interesting projects throughout the year and across the capital.The post accommodates a wide range of potential candidates but would be suited for:<ul>
<li>Someone with experience in valuation/viability currently undertaking the RICS APC elsewhere and looking for a change.</li>
<li>A recently qualified valuation surveyor looking to further their career in development viability/valuations.</li>
<li>Qualified professional with knowledge/experience of valuations/viability.</li>
</ul>Please seek to apply for the grading that is suitable to your circumstance as your application will be considered against the requirements of the respective grade applied for. Grade K will have its own assessment criteria as well as Grade L. There is opportunity for growth in post as well as in the team where opportunities arise. If you would like to discuss eligibility, please contact us on the details below. The Package/BenefitsThe council is determined to employ and more importantly retain valued members of the team. Given that we offer so much by way of additional benefits we have set out the full and extensive list within the remuneration pack (attached/available on our website apart of the role). From excellent pay scales, training and support we’ve not missed anything out. Our aim is to have staff feel confident in their roles and recognised for their continuous efforts. ApplyThis is a fantastic opportunity with outstanding benefits so apply today via the council’s recruitment portal (Alvius).We strongly advise you to read “Advice for Applicants 2024” carefully before applying. This can be found on our website apart of the role and will be the best form of guidance when creating an application. Contact DetailsShould you have any queries regarding the post of would like to discuss the role in further detail please contact Olivia D’Mello-Browning (<a href="mailto:joshim.uddin@towerhamlets.gov.uk" target="_blank">olivia.d’mello-browning@towerhamlets.gov.uk</a>) or call 0207 364 2047. Tower Hamlets vision for our borough is that: people are aspirational, independent and have equal access to opportunities; we are a borough that our residents are proud of and love to live in; and we are a dynamic, outcomes-based council using digital innovation and partnership working to respond to the changing needs of our borough. We want people who aspire to our TOWER values: Together; Open; Willing; Excellent; Respect.Tower Hamlets has a zero-tolerance approach to, and works to eradicate, all forms of discrimination on the basis of race, sex, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, status as a civil partner, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy and maternity and looks to employ a diverse workforce representative of those groups. We recognise that people can also be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We welcome applicants interested in flexible working arrangements and also applicants who live in the borough.&nbsp;

London Borough of Tower Hamlets

Chartered Surveyor / Development Viability Officer

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To apply, please visit our website via the ‘Apply’ button. We encourage you to apply early as we will be shortlisting as applications come in.



Hours: Tuesday 8:30am - 2pm, Wednesday 8:30am - 10:30am, Friday 8:30am - 10:30am (2:30pm once monthly)
Camberwell, London
Closing date: 17th September 9:00am
Ref PDD-251
Conditions: Due to our vehicle insurance policy requirements, we can only accept applications from candidates aged 25 and over. This is a condition set by our insurer and is not a company policy. 
Are you a physically fit, proactive and organised individual with experience of working in a van delivery role, preferably in food distribution and use of chilled vehicles?&nbsp; Looking to make a difference in a vital voluntary role?
If so, St Giles is looking for a&nbsp;Voluntary Pantry Delivery Driver&nbsp;to be responsible for the food delivery to our Camberwell Pantry. The Pantry is a Social Supermarket which will support clients to access affordable and healthy food each week (for a maximum of six months) and offers both a responsive solution and a sustainable route out of poverty, ensuring people can access healthy food whilst getting the support they need.
About St Giles Trust&nbsp;
An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. &nbsp;Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others. &nbsp;
About this important role
Our&nbsp;Voluntary Pantry Delivery Driver&nbsp;will safely drive between food collection points and St Giles Pantry sites across London, loading the vehicle with food in line with food safety and manual handling regulations.&nbsp; You will ensure your vehicle is checked for safety and cleanliness before each shift, report any incidents with management and calmly react to changing scenarios, such as traffic, while always being polite and courteous to other volunteers who may be accompanying deliveries.&nbsp;&nbsp;
On the road, and at the Pantries, you will be representing St Giles and so you will drive safely, responsibly and within the law and be courteous to all road users, staff, volunteers and members. &nbsp;At all times you will ensure that you are following St Giles’ health and safety policy and food safety standards protocols to consistently ensure safe collection and delivery of food is maintained.
What we are looking for
<ul>
<li>A full and valid driving licence (due to insurance requirements, this role is only open to applicants of 25 years of age or older)</li>
<li>You must be physically fit to be able to manually load heavy items into a van</li>
<li>Experience of working in a similar van delivery role, preferably in food distribution and use of chilled vehicles</li>
<li>Food safety and hygiene qualification or willingness to work towards one</li>
<li>Problem-solving skills and the ability to make effective decisions ‘on the spot’</li>
<li>Good interpersonal and communication skills</li>
<li>An awareness of safety issues especially when driving, loading and unloading vehicles.</li>
</ul>
As an organisation that works with children and adults at risk we are committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the safety of our clients and successful applicants will require a Basic DBS check.
We actively encourage people with personal experience of the criminal justice system or lived experience of the issues facing this client group to apply for this role.
We are an equity and inclusion confident employer. We welcome all applications and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation.
St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.
Closing date: 17th September 9:OO AM

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Job Title: Deputy Service Manager
Location: Based across 4 residential services based in Croydon (11 minute walk from East Croydon station) you will need to be able to travel between sites to provide full managerial support. Access to own transport is ideal. Please note that unfortunately this service does not have step free access
Salary: £30,200
Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Sunday between 08:00 - 20:00, you will work within these hours, as well as some evenings and weekends hours to ensure 24 hour seamless service delivery alongside the team. You will also take part in our out of hours on call rota.
Please note that this is one of two positions within the service. We also have a night role available. Please type 286320 into our careers site search tool to view the other role.
About the role
We're looking for a Deputy Service Manager to join our residential service based in Croydon. You will support the Service Manager to provide leadership and line management to a team of Recovery Workers, Engagement Workers, and other frontline care and support staff. You will be present to ensure a quality service is delivered 24 hours a day, working closely with the night teams to ensure quality handovers.&nbsp;
You will provide general leadership to the team so they feel empowered to be productive and perform well within their roles, supporting a service which focuses on Forensic Mental Health for 27 people across 4 sites in Croydon. The teams support our residents with person centred support to empower them to overcome their personal barriers with their mental health, and have greater independence and fulfilled living.&nbsp;
Some key responsibilities include:
<ul>
<li>Line Management including providing support and guidance, conducting support and supervisions, and ensuring duties are carried out effectively</li>
<li>Support with the operational delivery of the service</li>
<li>Risk Management ownership, ensuring processes and policies are followed</li>
<li>Property and Housing Management; ensuring the accommodation meets our requirements and is safe to live in</li>
</ul>
About you
We are seeking a passionate, driven and motivated individual to lead the service in a trauma informed and inclusive way. You will have knowledge around the Mental Health complexities that residents can face, and have a can-do attitude which can help empower the team to deliver their KPI's. We look for:
<ul>
<li>Experience in working with people who have enduring mental health and complex backgrounds</li>
<li>Ability to motivate and empower a team to achieve KPI's</li>
<li>Ability to provide advice, guidance, and support to the team on all aspects of service delivery including resident related queries</li>
<li>Willingness and ability to work flexibly to meet service needs</li>
<li>IT proficiency - we use various systems so look for someone who can learn and navigate new systems including case management, microsoft, ATS, HR systems, and other types of organisational software</li>
<li>Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency</li>
</ul>
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we offer
<ul>
<li>25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service</li>
<li>Employer Pension Contribution</li>
<li>Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card</li>
<li>Discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more through Tickets for Good</li>
<li>Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work</li>
<li>Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling</li>
<li>Life Assurance Scheme</li>
<li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li>
<li>Annual Staff Awards</li>
<li>EDI Ambassador programme</li>
<li>Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities.</li>
<li>Join an organisation with a mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.</li>
</ul>
We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives and experiences of all of our employees. We have a team of staff ambassadors who volunteer to actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. They embrace this unique opportunity to deliver awareness, events, and developments to our organisation to support us in ensuring our value of Inclusivity is embedded throughout the organisation.&nbsp;
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, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change.&nbsp; 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> 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> or call our central office on <a href="tel:02036689270" target="_blank">020 3668 9270</a> 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;
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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;
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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Deputy Service Manager

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Job Title: Deputy Service Manager
Location: Based across 4 residential services based in Croydon (11 minute walk from East Croydon station) you will need to be able to travel between sites during the night shift to provide full managerial support. Access to own transport is ideal. Please note that unfortunately this service does not have step free access
Salary: £30,200
Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, supporting the night team who predominantly work Monday to Sunday 20:00 - 08:00, you will work within these hours, as well as daytime hours to attend trainings and meetings. You will also take part in our out of hours on call rota.
Please note that this is one of two positions within the service. We also have a day time role available. Please type 286319 into our careers site search tool to view the other role.
About the role
We're looking for a Deputy Service Manager to join our residential service based in Croydon. You will support the Service Manager to provide leadership and line management to a team of Night Recovery Workers and Night Concierge which totals around 10. You will be present to ensure a quality service is delivered 24 hours a day, working closely with the day teams to ensure quality handovers.&nbsp;
You will provide general leadership to the team so they feel empowered to be productive and perform well within their roles, supporting a service which focuses on Forensic Mental Health for 27 people across 4 sites in Croydon. The teams support our residents with person centred support to empower them to overcome their personal barriers with their mental health, and have greater independence and fulfilled living.&nbsp;
Some key responsibilities include:
<ul>
<li>Line Management including providing support and guidance, conducting support and supervisions, and ensuring duties are carried out effectively</li>
<li>Support with the operational delivery of the service</li>
<li>Risk Management ownership, ensuring processes and policies are followed</li>
<li>Property and Housing Management; ensuring the accommodation meets our requirements and is safe to live in</li>
</ul>
About you
We are seeking a passionate, driven and motivated individual to lead the service in a trauma informed and inclusive way. You will have knowledge around the Mental Health complexities that residents can face, and have a can-do attitude which can help empower the team to deliver their KPI's. We look for:
<ul>
<li>Experience in working with people who have enduring mental health and complex backgrounds</li>
<li>Ability to motivate and empower a team to achieve KPI's</li>
<li>Ability to provide advice, guidance, and support to the team on all aspects of service delivery including resident related queries</li>
<li>Willingness and ability to work flexibly to meet service needs</li>
<li>IT proficiency - we use various systems so look for someone who can learn and navigate new systems including case management, microsoft, ATS, HR systems, and other types of organisational software</li>
<li>Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency</li>
</ul>
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we offer
<ul>
<li>25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service</li>
<li>Employer Pension Contribution</li>
<li>Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card</li>
<li>Discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more through Tickets for Good</li>
<li>Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work</li>
<li>Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling</li>
<li>Life Assurance Scheme</li>
<li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li>
<li>Annual Staff Awards</li>
<li>EDI Ambassador programme</li>
<li>Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities.</li>
<li>Join an organisation with a mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.</li>
</ul>
We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives and experiences of all of our employees. We have a team of staff ambassadors who volunteer to actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. They embrace this unique opportunity to deliver awareness, events, and developments to our organisation to support us in ensuring our value of Inclusivity is embedded throughout the organisation.&nbsp;
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, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change.&nbsp; 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> 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> or call our central office on <a href="tel:02036689270" target="_blank">020 3668 9270</a> 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;
<blockquote>
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;
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>.
</blockquote>

About the BoroughThe London Borough of Sutton is situated less than 30 minutes by train from Central London, with direct connections to London Victoria and London Bridge. Found in zone 5 with good transport links in and out of London, Sutton boasts award winning parks and open spaces, low crime rates, affordable housing and great schools. As well as high levels of resident engagement and satisfaction, providing quality services and success in addressing our financial challenges, whilst involving residents in key issues and high street changes.Sutton is continuously investing in the health, wellbeing and education of our residents and the future generation, as set out in the “Ambitious for Sutton” corporate plan. We are home to the Royal Marsden Hospital and the Institute of Cancer Research. Together with the development of the London Cancer Hub, Sutton will be the world’s leading life-science district, specialising in cancer research and treatment. Our vision will create around 13,000 jobs while contributing £1.2bn to the UK economy each year, a vibrant community of scientists, doctors and innovative companies intended to deliver real benefits for cancer patients and drive economic growth. With the regeneration of the local areas with new homes and schools, Sutton is passionate about working closely with our residents and vulnerable groups to help them maintain their independence and create a balance between support and independent living.The Council is seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment. As we strive to improve our services and spaces for our residents as set out in the ‘Ambitious for Sutton’ corporate plan, Sutton aims to shape the future of the borough and adapt to the needs of its residents to make our Borough a great place to live, work and raise a family.About the Service and TeamAdult Social Care is undergoing a significant transformation to address the rising demand for our services. We're implementing wide-ranging changes to improve care for adults and create positive working environments for our staff. We have new leaders and experienced managers who bring innovative ideas to the service and are driving meaningful changes throughout your service delivery. Our goal is to deliver exceptional care that enhances outcomes for our community whilst providing an inclusive, diverse and stable environment for staff to grow their career.Mental Health TeamWithin our boroughwide specialist service, there are three social work teams - The Transition Team, The Learning Disability Team, and the Mental Health Team.The Mental Health Team coordinates social care for individuals with complex mental health needs. Alongside delivering the AMHP service, the Mental Health Team also works closely with inpatient services promoting timely discharges for those in psychiatric admissions, coordinates community based support for individuals with social care needs related to their mental health, including S117 aftercare as well as meeting other statutory duties under the Care Act and providing Social Supervision to Conditionally Discharged clients.The AMHP roles are based within our full time dedicated AMHP service working out of Wallington alongside our health colleagues completing Mental Health Act assessments on a daily basis.&nbsp; However, there may be times when additional responsibilities under the Care Act may be required as part of the wider mental health service.&nbsp;&nbsp;About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateAs part of the transformation within the London Borough of Sutton’s Adult Social Care service, we are recruiting Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP) within the Mental Health Team. Reporting to the Team Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering top-quality, responsive care to individuals with mental health needs who require assessment under the Mental Health Act. The objective is to ensure that those in greatest need receive the support they require while safeguarding their rights and ensuring their safety. Your responsibilities will include:&nbsp;<ul><li>Conducting assessments under the Mental Health Act to accurately identify and address individuals' needs.</li><li>Collaborating with individuals, their families, and other professionals to create personalised care plans that foster recovery and well-being.</li></ul>As an AMHP, you advocate for the rights and preferences of the individuals under our care, ensuring their voices are heard and respected throughout the assessment and treatment process. You'll work hand in hand with service users, their families, and multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans that address mental health needs and promote recovery and well-being. Given the nature of the role, resilience and the ability to manage stress and emotional demands are essential, as you'll be working with individuals experiencing mental health crises.&nbsp;If you can demonstrate empathy and maintain professionalism at all times, this role offers an opportunity to make a positive and meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve.This role presents an excellent opportunity for experienced and qualified Approved Mental Health Practitioner who are confident in their ability to work with individuals autonomously. Within your application you should demonstrate your skills, expertise and knowledge as well as:&nbsp;<ul><li>Demonstrating detailed knowledge of key legislation including the Mental Health Act, the Care Act 2014, the Mental Capacity Act, and the Human Rights Act.</li><li>Having a comprehensive understanding of the theoretical and legislative framework that underpins the Mental Health Code of Practice.</li><li>Direct experience of working with people experiencing mental health needs, including under the Care Act</li><li>Continued Professional Development within Mental Health Social Work&nbsp;</li><li>In possession of a valid warrant to practise as an AMHP and ensure the ongoing maintenance of this qualification</li><li>Professional Registration with Social Work England&nbsp;</li><li>A full driving licence and use of a vehicle</li></ul>If you are passionate about making a positive impact and possess the skills needed, we encourage you to apply. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the well-being of our service users while furthering your professional development in a supportive environment.For more information about the role and/or an informal conversation, view the Role Profile or contact Karen Norton-Lamb, Team Manager at <a href="mailto:Karen.norton-lamb@sutton.gov.uk" target="_blank">Karen.norton-lamb@sutton.gov.uk</a>.Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits to enable staff to achieve a work life balance, some of which include:<ul><li>A generous annual leave entitlement of 26-31 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply) depending on service and grade&nbsp;</li><li>Enhanced Maternity, paternity, shared parental, adoption and dependents leave</li><li>Two volunteering days per year</li><li>Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme (dependent on the role)&nbsp;</li><li>Adjustable and agile working arrangements using Google Chromebooks</li><li>Learning and development portal offering a range of courses</li><li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Zip car scheme</li><li>Confidential health &amp; wellbeing and counselling support</li></ul>Application ProcessApply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application and check your CV details have been uploaded correctly in the relevant sections.We understand and recognise the benefits of using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the workplace and are embracing AI where appropriate, to boost our productivity and streamline how we deliver our Council services efficiently; to provide the best possible outcomes for our residents and communities.&nbsp; However, we reserve the right to reject applications where it is apparent that AI-generated content has been used in isolation and without personalised responses. At Sutton we value authenticity and are looking for individuals who can clearly demonstrate their own skills, experience and motivation for the role that they are applying for and embrace and demonstrate our PRIDE values. Here at Sutton we have core values of Transparency and this is to be demonstrated during the application process and completion of the supporting statement and will be further tested at interview and selection stage for those who progress forward.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, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.&nbsp;As part of our award winning Diversity Programme we anonymise all applications received to reduce conscious and unconscious bias enabling every application to be reviewed on the knowledge, skills and experience shown in your application. We encourage our interview panels to be as diverse as possible (age, cultural, neurodiverse etc.) to reduce bias where possible. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce.Additional InformationWe are in the process of updating our pay-scales in line with the pay award for NJC, Chief Officers and Chief Executives for April 2025 therefore please take this into account when viewing the salary on this position.We are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough and we strive to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and instil a sense of belonging in our staff. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome applications from under represented groups.To support our workers and their families we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.We are also proud to be a disability confident employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. As an accredited London Living Wage Employer all our employees are guaranteed the London Living Wage regardless of their length or type of contract.The UK has a points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance. Sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.





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Job Title:&nbsp;Mental Health Floating Support Coordinator
Location:&nbsp;LU1, Central Luton. The nearest train station is approximately a 10 minute walk with good bus links nearby. Please kindly note that unfortunately this location does not have step free access.
Salary:&nbsp;£24,500
Shift Pattern:&nbsp;37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00&nbsp;
About the role
We're looking for a Mental Health Floating Support Coordinator to join our team which delivers support to individuals living within the community who have support needs pertaining to their mental health and wellbeing.&nbsp;
In this role you will support adults aged 18+ who have a primary mental health need, including complex needs and dual diagnosis to create personalised support plans and proactive support work to engage them with the opportunities available for them to live independently within the community.&nbsp;
You will support with all aspects of supporting our participants to develop their social skills and independent living skills to help them manage their mental health, delivering crisis prevention.
About you
We're looking for someone who has a true passion for what we do as an organisation, and particularly in supporting those who have suffered from mental health and may have other complex needs. Our community and residents needs are at the forefront of service delivery, so someone who can build trusting professional relationships is key. You will be adaptable, proactive, and able to use your initiative to resolve challenges.. You will be able to work within a team, and have previous knowledge of the needs our community and residents may have. Each support plan is tailored to the individual, putting their needs first for the team to be able to deliver support to their needs.&nbsp;
What are we looking for:
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<li>Understanding of the needs of those who have various complex needs including mental health, substance use, and alcohol dependency</li>
<li>Understand and experience in supporting low to medium mental health service users, so experience with housing and benefits is essential.</li>
<li>Ability to use IT systems to record case notes, email relevant people, and use other software required within the role</li>
<li>Ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the communal service and residents</li>
<li>Understanding of the housing and social needs of people with multiple and complex needs</li>
<li>Cultural awareness, Self-awareness, and ability to identify personal growth areas and take feedback</li>
<li>Sensitivity and empathy to others, and ability to deal with individual circumstances with professionalism</li>
<li>Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency</li>
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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>Employer Pension Contribution</li>
<li>Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card</li>
<li>Discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more through Tickets for Good</li>
<li>Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work</li>
<li>Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling</li>
<li>Life Assurance Scheme</li>
<li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li>
<li>Annual Staff Awards</li>
<li>EDI Ambassador programme</li>
<li>Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities.</li>
<li>Join an organisation with a mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.</li>
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We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives and experiences of all of our employees. We have a team of staff ambassadors who volunteer to actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. They embrace this unique opportunity to deliver awareness, events, and developments to our organisation to support us in ensuring our value of Inclusivity is embedded throughout the organisation.&nbsp;
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, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change.&nbsp; 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;
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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;
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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Mental Health Floating Support Coordinator

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Rainham Village Primary School and Nursery
Upminster Road South,
Rainham
Essex
RM13 9AA
Telephone: 01708 552482
<a href="http://www.rainhamvillage.havering.sch.uk" target="_blank">www.rainhamvillage.havering.sch.uk</a>
Head Teacher: H.R Harrow
SENCO/Inclusion Manager
Salary: Upper pay Scale + TLR
Full time, non-class based SENCO
The school would consider two candidates who would job share each working 3 days (0.6) per week
Contract term: Permanent
Required for January 2026
Rainham Village Primary School &amp; Nursery is an inclusive primary school situated in Rainham, Essex. The school aims to provide a broad, balanced and challenging curriculum within a happy learning environment. As a school we strive to support all children including those who need a high level of personalised planning and who find it difficult to access subject specific learning. The successful candidate must view behaviour as a form of communication.&nbsp; As a school, this is central to our ethos. Building relationships are key to being successful in our school and you must be committed to the well-being and welfare of pupils and staff.
We are looking for someone with the passion, drive and expertise to ensure that our pupils are given the best opportunities to maximise their development and to reach their full potential. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with good interpersonal, communication and organisational skills, to join a thriving school and share in our mission to prepare children for the best possible life.
You would be responsible for our SEND model and the quality of provision for all pupils on the SEND register, ensuring that all pupils are able to engage effectively in school life and learning, whatever their needs, and, where appropriate, make progress from their starting points.
As a good classroom practitioner, you will support quality first, inclusive teaching. You will ensure our school continues to benefit from and contributes to local networks, disseminating guidance and training. You should be organised, IT efficient and passionate about improving outcomes for our vulnerable children.
We are looking for a candidate who will:
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<li>Lead by example and inspire, motivate, challenge and support an committed team of support staff</li>
<li>Be committed to and champion inclusion for all children.</li>
<li>Have a commitment to delivering and receiving professional development and be reflective on their practice</li>
<li>Be responsible for day-to-day operation of the SEN and Inclusion policy and coordination of specific provision to support individual pupils with SEN or a disability</li>
<li>Have a good knowledge of the SEN Code of Practice, its application within schools and interventions for a range of SEN</li>
<li>Have experience of working with external partners, relevant agencies and parents to effectively support and improve outcomes for vulnerable pupils and families</li>
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We would welcome applications from experienced teachers who want to make a significant contribution to the provision and outcomes for our vulnerable pupils. We would expect the successful candidate to have completed the&nbsp;National award for SENCO accreditation/NPQ for SENCOs or be prepared to undertake this qualification. Previous experience of the role within a primary setting is essential.&nbsp;
References will be sought prior to interview.
For further details, please read the attached job description.
An informal visit to the school is strongly encouraged.
Please contact the school on: 01708 552482&nbsp; to arrange an appointment with the Head Teacher.
Please apply online.
Closing date: Thursday, 9th October 2025 noon
Interview date : Monday 20th October 2025

SENCO/Inclusion Manager

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in children's lives in Southwark?Does the sound of leading a team of dedicated professionals who share your passion for positive outcomes for children and families appeal to you?If yes, we have the perfect role for you!About the Role:As a MASH Team Manager, you will provide leadership, management and professional guidance to your team. You will promote excellent social work practice, ensuring timely assessments, purposeful interventions and effective safeguarding measures.Through one to one and group supervisions, you will challenge and motivate the team to deliver outstanding services to our vulnerable children, young people and their families while upholding high professional standards.To be considered for an interview, your application will clearly evidence the following:<ul><li>Current registration with Social Work England and a recognised social work qualification</li><li>Extensive knowledge of childcare legislation, statutory guidance, and child development</li><li>Proven experience in professional leadership, driving practice improvements, and preparing formal reports</li><li>Strong analytical and decision-making skills to evaluate complex information</li><li>Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and addressing inequality</li><li>Ability to provide high-quality, emotionally intelligent supervision and support staff development</li></ul>We are looking to recruit a Team Manager for our MASH Service to play a key role in ensuring children in Southwark are safe and happy. Come and join us at Southwark and be part of a team dedicated to making a lasting, positive impact on the lives of children and families.About Us:Our Children's Services is dedicated to providing outstanding support to vulnerable children and families in Southwark. Our systemically informed, relationship-based approach prioritises the needs of each child, working purposefully with families to manage risk, promote positive outcomes, and create lasting change.Our most recent Ofsted inspection was graded as ‘Good’ in all areas. Ofsted noted that “children are at the heart of practice in Southwark”.Additional Information:<ul><li>A competitive base salary (£52,674 - £59,772 per annum)</li><li>Welcome Payment of £2,500 (£1,250 on appointment and £1,250 paid after successful probation</li><li>Retention payment of £2,400 per year for your first two years, and £3,600 after three years.</li><li>Full time, 36 hours per week.</li><li>Location: Sumner House, SE15 5QS</li></ul>This post requires a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) DBS check at Enhanced level.How we can support you:We have a diverse range of training courses, practitioners and teams to help support you so you can provide the best outcomes. We work alongside a clinical service that specialises in delivering intensive therapeutic services to families.We are co-located with agencies which reflect the needs of the community to support and promote quality work at the start of the child’s journey. We also have MASH Information Officers who offer administrative support, including providing training on our database.Contact Details:For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Avion Grant via email at <a href="mailto:Avion.Grant@southwark.gov.uk" target="_blank">Avion.Grant@southwark.gov.uk</a>Benefits and more information:In your role, we want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our <a href="https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/" target="_blank">Staff Benefits</a> page.Recruitment Timeline:<ul><li>Advert close date: We will be reviewing applications on a regular basis.</li><li>Interview date/s: We have weekly interview slots available.</li></ul>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. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.Guaranteed Interview Scheme:As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care, or have previously been in care</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li></ul> We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our <a href="https://www.southwark.gov.uk/engagement-and-consultations/southwark-stands-together" target="_blank">Southwark Stands Together programme</a>. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.#LI-PC1Attachments<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2583333&amp;ptId=106780" target="_blank">Job Description &amp; Person Specification - Team Manager MASH</a></li></ul>





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Team Manager - MASH

Job Title: Residential Childcare Workers Starting Salary: £31,537 progressing to £34,434 per annum plus 6% market enhancement* *Sleep In allowances are paid at £40 per night. There are opportunities to work additional hours and overtime across the Service. Hours: 37.0 Contract Type: Permanent <h4>About the team</h4>Hertfordshire County Council believes in keeping young people close, to enable them to maintain their identity, and to maintain links with the community to which they belong, this in turn allows us to support these young people, their families, and friends.We understand the impact of trauma on children and are passionate about helping these young people find their strengths and explore what they want to achieve with their lives. We believe in nurturing positive relationships and are wholly dedicated to never giving up on a child.<h4>About the role</h4>Below are some of the things you could say about your role on a day-to-day basis working in our Residential Care homes:“It’s the best job in the World” “The work life balance is brilliant” “I am at home more than I am at work – both families benefit” “’Thanks for running me a bath’ – is what made me smile today – win/win”.If you really want to make a difference to a young person’s life then read on……It is hard to put a job title on a role where you are mentor, teacher, coach, deliverer of parental guidance, role model, therapist, councillor, and family liaison, often all in the same day.Daily you will be liaising with a host of individuals and services, from our young person’s family to schools and education authorities, social workers, police and a whole range of other internal and external contacts.The essence of the role is to support, almost as an extension of the family, one young person to help them develop into adulthood as effectively as possible, establishing routine, boundaries and consistency in a calm, non-judgemental manner. You will work with children and young people who display challenging behaviour due to early life trauma.No two days are the same in our Residential Service - on your working days you could be taking your young person horse riding, painting, for a drive, for a walk, out shopping, or attending virtual schools. You will support children to achieve and grow through positive experiences.“You are there when I rise, when I eat, when I play, and you are there to put me to bed at the end of my day”.Our commitment to young people in our care is to be there around the clock for them. As part of your role you will complete relevant paperwork and work within relevant legislation.You will be part of a team working on a shift/rota basis; you will work together with the rest of the team, and your senior, to organise this in advance.&nbsp;&nbsp; Due to the nature of our care, there may be occasions where you need to swap shifts and working together with your team we can achieve this flexibility.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Full UK Driving Licence (including business insurance) and regular access to a car.</li><li>Passion for working with children.</li><li>Ability to learn and implement training.</li><li>Flexible and innovative to meet the challenge.</li><li>Willing to work shifts, including evening/ weekend/ bank holidays and sleeping duties.</li></ul> Desirable:<ul><li>Hold Diploma level 3/ 4 Health and social care.</li><li>Experience of working with children or caring for children and young people</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the&nbsp;Health and Social Care, level &nbsp;job profile. Please locate this via:&nbsp;Job profiles - Health and social careFor an informal discussion and more information please contact: Sabika Sabeen&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Sabika.Sabeen@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Sabika.Sabeen@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;- 07515 663033.Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Sponsorship:&nbsp;We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Residential Childcare Workers

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Property Technical Officer
Job Purpose:
We have an exciting new role within Greenhill Housing Association!&nbsp;
We are looking for a full-time Property Technical Officer who shares our values and will use them to guide the way they work on a daily basis. You will be accountable to our Director of Asset Management and will assist in ensuring that the Associations in-house maintenance team and external contractors effectively provide value for money and meet the requirements of our tenants – many of whom are elderly.
As a small company, it means that every employee gets involved in delivering our services.&nbsp; Whilst you will have your primary duties, you will soon find that no two days are the same, as you can be a genuine part&nbsp;of influencing how we do what we do alongside our tenants.
Reporting to the Director of Asset Management, you will be supported in developing your career and will be involved in a range of interesting and unique projects.
We offer in return a competitive salary, generous annual leave, pension, life assurance, personal accident cover, support and well-being services, and private medical cashback insurance.
Please see the attached full job description
There will be some travel involved with this role.

Property Technical Officer

We are currently seeking outstanding Senior Social Workers to join our Assessment &amp; Intervention service, who have the professional potential and personal attributes that our families need, can share our commitment to improving outcomes for all children and young people and tackling injustice, inequality and racism.About us:Our most recent Ofsted inspection was graded as ‘good’ in all areas. The children in our care said we are a “special council and are like a family to them”.“Staff enjoy working in Southwark. Their morale is high, and they appreciate the high level of support, the career progression opportunities, the learning and development offer and the ambition that the organisation has for them.” Ofsted, November 2022At Southwark Children’s Services, we pride ourselves on doing our vital job differently. Our systemic, holistic, family-centred approach sits at the core of our values. Our endlessly supportive, collective, colleague-centred culture underpins everything we do to protect vulnerable children across our borough.Your vital role:We’ll assign you a manageable number of cases that allow your natural skills and expertise to flourish. You will:<ul><li>Work directly with children and provide a clear and accurate assessment of the needs of the child and their family</li><li>Conduct interviews, develop observations and gather information from children, families and other agencies as directed by the Team Manager</li><li>Devise, implement and review plans, including the development and management of protection plans within a child protection framework, care and pathway plans.</li><li>Ensure all statutory responsibilities are well managed, including visiting children, arranging reviews and reporting to the court.</li><li>Carry out in-depth, ongoing evidence-based assessment of complex needs and risks to children</li></ul>What you bring:We’re looking for impressive experience of direct social work with children and their families. You’ll also bring:<ul><li>The ability to formulate and implement effective social work interventions</li><li>Experience of preparing reports and presenting these in contested court proceedings</li><li>The ability to provide professional guidance, support and development opportunities and contribute to organisational development</li><li>A recognised social work qualification and current registration with Social Work England</li><li>At least three years post qualifying experience in a social work role within a statutory setting, working with children and families, and attendance at appropriate training</li><li>This is an excellent opportunity to shine in an ambitious, well-resourced, well-regarded and stable social care environment.</li></ul>Contact details:If you would like an informal conversation about this role, please contact Victor Dadzie via email at <a href="mailto:Victor.Dadzie@southwark.gov.uk" target="_blank">Victor.Dadzie@southwark.gov.uk</a> or Daniel Phipps via email at <a href="mailto:Daniel.Phipps@southwark.gov.uk" target="_blank">Daniel.Phipps@southwark.gov.uk</a>Additional information:<ul><li>This is a full time, 36 hours per week position.</li><li>Basic salary up to £55,710 per annum.</li><li>If applicable: For roles in our Assessment &amp; Intervention and Safeguarding &amp; Family Support teams, we are offering for a time limited period a Welcome Payment of £2,500 for joining Southwark, followed by a retention payment of £3,000 per year for your first two years, and £4,000 after three years.</li><li>29 days Holiday – rising up to 37 days with continuous service.</li><li>A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required at enhanced level.</li><li>Eligibility to work in the UK is required.</li></ul>Recruitment timeline:<ul><li>Advert close date: We will be reviewing applications on a weekly basis</li><li>Interview date/s: we have weekly interview slots available.</li></ul>We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.Guaranteed interview scheme:As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans.</li><li>Are currently in care, or have previously been in care.</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition.</li></ul>#LI-PC1Attachments<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2580830&amp;ptId=106702" target="_blank">Senior Social Worker - Job Description &amp; Person Specification</a></li></ul>





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Children's Senior Social Worker - Assessment and Intervention Service

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in children's lives in Southwark?If yes, we have the perfect role for you!We are looking to recruit senior social workers for our Safeguarding &amp; Family Support Service and help play a key role in ensuring children in Southwark are safe and happy at home. If you're a qualified social worker with a passion for empowering children and families, we want to hear from you!This role is full time, 36 hours per week.About us:Our Children's Services is dedicated to providing outstanding support to vulnerable children and families in Southwark. Our systemically-informed, relationship-based approach prioritises the needs of each child, working purposefully with families to manage risk, promote positive outcomes, and create lasting change.Our most recent Ofsted inspection was graded as ‘good’ in all areas. The children in our care said we are a “special council and are like a family to them”.About the team:You will be joining a friendly team of dedicated professionals who share your passion for positive outcomes for children and families. We want you to thrive in your role whilst being supported through regular one to one and group supervisions alongside having access to key development and training opportunities to grow as a social worker.About the role:We aspire to keep your caseloads manageable, allowing you to dedicate your full attention to the children and families who need it most. As a Senior Social Worker, you will:<ul><li>Build positive relationships and work directly with children, their families and partner agencies – all under the guidance of our experienced Team Managers.</li><li>Run child in need and child protection plans, tailored to each child's unique needs and be the driving force behind positive change.</li><li>Experience of CP, CIN and Court work.</li><li>Carry out in-depth, ongoing evidence based assessment of complex needs and risks to children.</li><li>Supporting the development of best practice and confident practitioners through coaching and mentoring of students, newly qualified social workers and less experienced practitioners.</li></ul>For more information, please see the Job Description and Person Specification located at the bottom of the advert.About you:<ul><li>Current registration with Social Work England and a recognised social work qualification.</li><li>Have passed your ASYE year.</li><li>Ability to build positive relationships.</li><li>Have knowledge of childcare legislation, child development, and risk/protective factors.</li><li>Experience in direct social work interventions, investigations, assessments, and care planning.</li><li>Ability to produce high-quality reports and manage complex information</li><li>Strong communication, analytical, and decision-making skills.</li><li>Commitment to anti-discriminatory practices and promoting equality.</li><li>The ability to provide professional guidance, support and development opportunities and contribute to organisational development.</li><li>Post qualifying experience in a social work role within a statutory setting, working with children and families, and attendance at appropriate training.</li></ul>A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required at enhanced level and also eligibility to work in the UK is required.How we can support you:We have a diverse range of training courses, practitioners and teams to help support you so you can provide the best outcomes. We have Family Support Workers, a Keeping Families Together team, a Parenting Assessment Team that conducts specialised court assessments and a SWIFT / clinical service that specialises in delivering intensive therapeutic services to families.We also have Practice Group Coordinators offer administrative support, including providing training on our database.Contact details:If you would like an informal conversation about this role, please contact Antoinette Johnson via email at <a href="mailto:Antoinette.Johnson@southwark.gov.uk" target="_blank">Antoinette.Johnson@southwark.gov.uk</a>Pay and rewards:In return for all your hard work, skills and experience, you will receive:<ul><li>A competitive base salary</li><li>For roles in our Assessment &amp; Intervention and Safeguarding &amp; Family Support teams, we are offering for a time limited period a Welcome Payment of £2,500 for joining Southwark, followed by a retention payment of £3,000 per year for your first two years, and £4,000 after three years.</li><li>Strong supportive senior management team</li><li>Regular one to one supervision</li><li>Professional development &amp; training opportunities</li><li>Clear career development pathways</li><li>Agile and flexible working arrangements</li></ul>Recruitment timeline:<ul><li>Advert close date: We will be reviewing applications on a weekly basis</li><li>Interview date/s: we have weekly interview slots available.</li></ul>We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our <a href="https://www.southwark.gov.uk/engagement-and-consultations/southwark-stands-together" target="_blank">Southwark Stands Together initiative</a>. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.Guaranteed interview scheme:As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care, or have previously been in care</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li></ul>#LI-PC1Attachments<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2580650&amp;ptId=106700" target="_blank">Senior Social Worker - Job Description &amp; Person Specification</a></li></ul>





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