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Job Title: Senior Educational Psychologists Salary: Soulbury B scale 4-7 £59,807 - £64,104 pa, up to 3 additional SPA points, PLUS £3k annual market enhancement* AND £5k welcome/retention payment** (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37.0 (part time considered - min 3 days per week) Location: Based in Hemel Hempstead or Stevenage - with hybrid working and travel countywide Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens ServicesJoin our forward-thinking and innovative service!<h4>About us</h4>At Hertfordshire County Council, we are focused on delivering positive and successful life outcomes for local children. We know a great education is vital to putting children and young people on the right path, and as such, we’re investing in extending our Educational Psychology Service. With a focus on utilising an integrated practices framework, our service delivers innovative solutions to some of Hertfordshire’s most vulnerable residents.<h4>About the role</h4>Senior Educational Psychologists play an active role in further developing our evolving work practices and promoting positive outcomes for children, young people and families.You’ll be responsible for the supervision and line management of trainee and educational psychologists under the direction of the Deputy and/or Principal Educational Psychologists as well as areas of whole-service and area based strategic work. You’ll provide expertise and drive performance to meet the needs of CYP and families in Hertfordshire in accordance with Childrens’ Services priorities. You will support with the operational planning, policy matters and service delivery, working collaboratively with a range of partners in the delivery of our service.Our Service delivery model includes:• ‘SEND Support’ intervention through a consultation model • Systemic work and training to schools in close collaboration with the Delivering Specialist Provision Locally management groups (DSPLs) • A ‘Contact Line’ for parents • Crises support for schools • Statutory dutiesWe value: o Work/life balance and staff wellbeing o Autonomous and flexible psychological working practice o Professional and peer supervision, in addition to line management o Keeping up to date with, and contributing to, research and evidence based practice o Staff views and collaboration to best develop our Service to promote the impact made on children and young people’s life outcomes o Robust quality assurance mechanisms<h4>About you</h4>Essential requirements: To be successful you must hold a Professional Masters qualification in Educational Psychology alongside Qualified Teacher Status, OR professional Doctorate qualification in Educational Psychology and be registered with the Health and Care Professionals Council with evidence of up-to-date professional development in order to maintain registration status.You will need to have a driving licence and access to a car for work purposes.Please see the attached job outline for further essential knowledge and personal attributes criteria.To hear more about this opportunity please contact Melanie Flay <a href="mailto:melanie.flay@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">melanie.flay@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;(Principal EP West) or Naina Cowell <a href="mailto:naina.cowell@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">naina.cowell@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;(Principal EP East) for an informal discussion about the role.Recruitment timeline - recruitment will be ongoing until all posts have been filled - apply early to avoid disappointment. Interviews will be arranged on an ad hoc basis - please check your emails for updates. Benefits of working for us• Up to 3 additional SPA points • £3k Annual Market Enhancement - terms apply* • £5k Welcome &amp; Retention Payment (over a period of 3 years – terms apply)** • Up to £6k Relocation Package - terms apply • Up to 36 Days Annual Leave • Reimbursement of HCPC Fees • Flexible Working Arrangements • Excellent CPD Opportunities • Salary Exchange for Additional Benefits including Annual Leave • Excellent Pension Scheme with 19% employer contributions • Shopping Discounts • Support Groups &amp; Wellbeing Schemes • Free Parking• Smart Working to create a positive, productive and trusting working environment • Dedicated administrative support and varied workforce • Strong links with university courses • Part of a broad multi-disciplinary integrated local team, working closely with other teams including SEND and teaching. • Regular CPD opportunities: Learning Sets, professional networking &amp; development, EP Service CPD days, as well as the opportunity to attend external CPD courses, conferences and events • Reflective supervision and peer support • Opportunities to participate in countywide initiatives <h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job outline, to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Sponsorship We are pleased to offer sponsorship of eligible roles that met the UKV&amp;I requirements for candidates who currently reside in the UK at the time of application.Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employerand guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.<h4>Available documents</h4><ul><li>Senior Educational Psychologist Job Outline Sept 24.pdf</li></ul> 





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Hertfordshire County Council

Senior Educational Psychologists

<h2>About the job</h2>The Chiltern School aspires to be a forward thinking ‘Centre of Excellence’, where we put the pupils at the heart of all decision making. We endeavour to take a holistic approach, valuing the whole child.We are looking to appoint a compassionate and dedicated Pastoral Support Worker to join our team and make a significant difference in the lives of our students.Please visit the website below to apply using our application form.<h2>About you</h2>The ideal candidate will have experience of working in a pastoral role or similar to provide a complementary service to the work of Phase Leaders and Teachers to support pupils in overcoming barriers to learning both within and outside school and assist in raising aspirations.If this sounds like the role for you, join us to make a difference in the lives of our young people.<h2>Application process</h2>*&nbsp; &nbsp;Please do not apply on this site&nbsp; &nbsp;*Please visit the website to apply <a href="https://chiltern.beds.sch.uk/current-vacancies/" target="_blank">https://chiltern.beds.sch.uk/current-vacancies/</a><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1643786&amp;ptId=11903" target="_blank">download: Pastoral Support Worker JD Sept 25.docx (1).pdf</a></li></ul>





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Luton Borough Council

Pastoral Support Worker

Job Title: Early Years Inclusion Specialists Starting Salary: £31,537 progressing to £34,434 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 32.5, 26 and 21.46 Location: Countywide Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens ServicesWe are recruiting to 1 full time position which is 32.5 hours per week covering the East of the County. We are also recruiting to 2 Part time positions, one at 26 hours per week and one at 21.46 hours per week covering the West of the County. <h4>About the team</h4>We are seeking dedicated and knowledgeable Early Years Inclusion Specialists to join our dynamic Early Years SEND Service.We ensure the educational and developmental progress of children (0-7), with a range of SEN/D and additional needs, is met in line with the Hertfordshire Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Strategy and HCC strategic objectives. Our Early Years Inclusion Specialists work in close partnership with our Advisory Teachers to support the implementation of advice, modelling strategies and interventions. Coaching and equipping practitioners across Early Years settings and schools through outreach support, whilst also building confidence and knowledge in parents and carers through training delivery, home visits and supporting intervention classes at our Early Years Specialist Development Centres for children with complex SEND needs.<h4>About the role</h4>This is a key role to support children to succeed, by providing training and inclusion support to settings and families, to ensure they are equipped to support early years children with SEND needs.Tasks include:<ul><li>To conduct setting and home visits and support delivery of group intervention sessions at Early Years Specialist Development Centers and other specialist groups (e.g., Early Years Autism Parent Training).</li><li>To provide SEND information, signposting, and practical strategies to parents, carers, and practitioners.</li><li>You will empower families to support their child’s development and implement agreed strategies.</li><li>You will support planning, assessment and monitoring progress towards childrens individual outcomes.</li><li>You will support the organisation and delivery of specialist Intervention sessions, through preparing resources and activities, working closely with partners, communicating with parents/carers and settings, being organised, prepared, creative, positive and solution focused.</li><li>You will model inclusive strategies and use of resources during sessions and visits.</li></ul>In partnership with the Specialist Advisory Teacher, you'll be guided on the specialist strategies and interventions needed for the children, by modelling and training the identified strategies and interventions to setting practitioners and families in an engaging manner. Once embedded, you'll then go on to review their progress.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>NVQ level 3 or above in early years education.</li><li>Experience of working with children who have a range of SEN/D in Early Years settings, and with families.</li><li>Knowledge and experience of specialist strategies and interventions for children with additional needs.</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills, must be fluent in English both spoken and written for public facing role.</li><li>Proficient in the use of technology e.g. laptop, iPad etc.</li><li>Ability to work independently in settings.</li><li>Ability to work as part of a team and in collaboration with a range of partners including setting staff and other professionals.</li><li>Sound judgement and analytical ability in order to understand the needs of the child with SEND and the context of the setting in order to provide appropriate support.</li><li>Comprehensive knowledge of the SEN Code of Practice and key national initiatives.</li><li>Ability to travel independently – driving license and access to a vehicle is essential.</li><li>Safeguarding: This role requires an Enhanced DBS check. Disclosure of any cautions, reprimands, or convictions is a contractual obligation.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Additional qualification in a specific area of SEND, Early Years, HLTA, Teaching</li><li>Experience working in EYFS in school settings</li><li>Experience supporting the delivery of training and/or working in a coaching/supporting capacity.</li></ul>This role is a great opportunity for career progression and development into a specialist area of practice, working as part of a dedicated and knowledgeable team of passionate early years SEND professionals. Early Years Inclusion Specialists play a pivotal role in supporting parents and carers to understand their child’s needs and navigate SEND systems and processes. You will also have a fundamental role in exacting change through your contact with Early Years Settings and schools, supporting the development of inclusive provision and practice, impacting children’s outcomes and progress through all that you do. We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC8 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact Eilish Foley (<a href="mailto:eilish.foley@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">eilish.foley@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>) or Debbi Watson (<a href="mailto:debbi.watson@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">debbi.watson@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>)Interview Date: 20th and 21st November&nbsp;Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Early Years Inclusion Specialists

Job Title: SfYP My Future Coach Starting Salary: £31,537 progressing to £34,434 per annum Hours: 37.0 Location: HertfordshireBased in Apsley, covering the South and West of Hertfordshire.The successful candidate will be out and about with some hybrid working, Work with young people will be mainly face to face, as will the work with providers, colleges, employers and third sector organisations. &nbsp;Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>The Services for Young People (SfYP) Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Team provides a range of specialist services for young people (aged 13-25) with additional needs/SEND. This involves providing careers, information, advice, and guidance to support them in making positive decisions about their futures; maintenance of Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs) for those aged 16+ in further education and support to find paid employment or other positive activities.The ‘My Future’ Programme is being delivered in all four of the Hertfordshire Colleges and has been designed to support young people with EHCPs to transition out of college into a positive destination or opportunity.We are currently looking to recruit a full time ‘My Future’ Coach, to work with the colleges in the South &amp; West of the county. The key role of the ‘My Future’ Coach is to provide transition coaching assistance to young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) who are moving on from college, working closely with parents/carers.<h4>About the role</h4>This role will require you to:<ul><li>Engage effectively with a caseload of young people with EHCPs, identified by the allocated colleges and SfYP CEIAG Advisers to provide transition coaching and support.</li><li>Work with college staff and SfYP staff to ensure that young people on caseload are supported appropriately to move into positive activities of interest when they leave college.</li><li>Support young people to take up positive activities, volunteering, or paid employment opportunities by using tried and tested supported employment techniques.</li><li>Provide advice, support and disability awareness training as required to opportunities providers to unsure they understand how to support the young person they are providing an opportunity to.</li><li>Provide information and support to parents/carers to raise aspirations and expectations for a fulfilling life after college that can include positive activities, volunteering, community inclusion and paid employment.</li><li>Work with local third sector organisations to identify opportunities that match the skills of young people on caseload.</li><li>Work to agreed targets including college leaver NEET prevention, monitoring of caseload progress through regular review, recording of data on management information systems to appropriate timescales and standards, producing reports as required.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Experience of working with young people with additional needs/SEND.</li><li>An understanding of the barriers to learning, training, volunteering, and employment that young people may have.</li><li>Evidence of excellent written and verbal communications skills.</li><li>Demonstrable time management skills with the ability to manage and prioritise a caseload.</li><li>Experience of the use of ICT systems, including databases.</li><li>Demonstrable advocacy and negotiation skills.</li><li>Experience of working with employers, providers and third sector organisations.</li><li>A driving licence and access to a vehicle</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Training in Systematic Instruction (TSI)</li><li>Experience of sales/marketing.</li><li>Experience of providing training.</li></ul>If you want a job with variety, then this role is for you, as no two days are the same. The job combines providing transition support for young people with marketing them to employers, community providers and third sector organisations.The postholder will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of young people with SEND and their families by helping them to find suitable post college opportunities which may include community activities, volunteering, or paid employment where appropriate.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.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 Community Services, level COM8 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Community servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact Elizabeth King (<a href="mailto:elizabeth.king@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">elizabeth.king@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>).Interview Date:19th Aug 2025Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). 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SfYP My Future Coach

Job Title: Senior Corporate GIS Analyst Starting Salary: £38,220 opportunity to progress to £41,771 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37.0 Location: Stevenage/Hybrid Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Resources<h4>About the team</h4>Hertfordshire County Council is made up of over 8500 talented, passionate, and caring individuals across Adult Care, Children’s Services, Community Protection, Growth &amp; Environment &amp; Resources.At HCC we are committed to working towards: -<ul><li>A cleaner Greener Environment for all</li><li>Providing Healthy and Fulfilling lives for ALL of our residents</li><li>Sustainable, responsible growth in our county</li><li>Excellent council services for all</li></ul>This role is within the Corporate Centre GIS Team which is a small team of GIS analysts who form part of the wider Community and Geospatial Intelligence team. The team is responsible for the management of the corporate GIS infrastructure which is used by staff, partners and the public. The role will be supporting a range of workstreams across the authority, whether that be providing location based spatial analysis in support of the council’s service planning, or by managing Hertfordshire County Council’s Enterprise ESRI suite, including application support (desktop and web), web services, and spatial datasets. If you have a passion for data and information and want to use your analytical and GIS skills to bring it to life and help make a difference to communities in Hertfordshire, then this role is for you.Expectation to attend the office once a week. During first 2 weeks in post there is an expectation to attend every day.<h4>About the role</h4>An exciting opportunity has arisen within the team to support the development and management of Hertfordshire’s enterprise deployment of the ESRI suite of products. The post holder will provide GIS expertise, analysis and technical support for web and desktop to the user base. You will also work alongside other analysts on a variety of projects across the council, utilising a variety of different data types from often disparate sources to analyse and visualise information, making it accessible and presenting findings in a logical and attractive way. Some examples of tasks include:<ul><li>Providing GIS support/analysis including digitisation, editing, publishing and production of hard copy or digital maps.</li><li>Support the ESRI Enterprise suite with use of Arc Pro Desktop, ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Online, Portal for ArcGIS, Web GIS apps including Experience Builder.</li><li>Source and update spatial datasets including Ordnance Survey data. This will include processing these before loading to our Enterprise geodatabase.</li><li>Assist with user licence management and administration.</li><li>Provide GIS related advice via meetings and documentation and assist users with the use of GIS and promote training.</li><li>Collaborative working with stakeholders to drive up data quality, currency and use of metadata.</li><li>Assist with Enterprise geodatabase schema management within SQL. Configuring the geodatabase to support user workflows and access.</li><li>Design, build and promote automated workflows with the use of Model builder, python or Fabric.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Qualification in GIS or related subject at degree or postgrad level, or significant experience in a similar role.</li><li>Experienced and accomplished user of Arc Pro desktop software, tools and extensions. Competent and demonstrable skills in use of ArcGIS Online and Portal for ArcGIS to include creation of content/web maps and admin of these systems.</li><li>Experience of supporting others in a GIS/Technical capacity.</li><li>Knowledge/experience of creating web applications.</li><li>Experience of maintaining and processing geospatial datasets including within relational databases.</li><li>Experience in building automated workflows and geoprocessing models using Model Builder, Python or equivalent.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Good numeracy, analytical and computer skills for data manipulation and management (MS Excel, Power BI, Power Query, VBA, MS Fabric)</li><li>Passion about continuing to update your GIS knowledge and skills in respect of new technology.</li><li>Ability to produce concise documentation for user support or system management.</li><li>Experience of programming languages and software development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, .NET).</li><li>Experience in GIS systems integration, development and support.</li><li>Knowledge of Ordnance Survey and PSGA related datasets and their licensing and use in map production.</li><li>Experience of managing projects to meet deadlines.</li></ul>You will be an enthusiastic, self- starting problem solver, with a passion for promoting the use of GIS and delivering GIS tools and applications to aid the council deliver its services. &nbsp;Having an analytical mind, and an eye for detail particularly for spotting patterns, correlations in data and enthusiasm for displaying and visualising data in a meaningful and insightful way to both internal audiences and external partners is essential.This role is varied and wide reaching, and you will be exposed to a wide range of data and information. You will get the opportunity to build an evidence base that contributes to and ultimately makes a difference to communities and residents in Hertfordshire.This job role is within the Corporate Services, level CORP10 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Corporate servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact Kellie Blanchard,&nbsp;Corporate GIS Services Lead &amp; Ordnance Survey PSGA Principal ContactE: <a href="mailto:kellie.blanchard@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">kellie.blanchard@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: to be confirmed&nbsp;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. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Senior Corporate GIS Analyst

Job Title: SEND EHC Coordinator Location: Hemel Hempstead / Stevenagge Starting Salary: £34,434 pa with the opportunity to progress to £37,280 per annumHours: 37 per week Contract: PermanentThings are changing in SEND for Hertfordshire County Council. We are making SEND everyone's business.Do you want to make a positive impact and be part of that change? We’re continuing to invest in our statutory SEND workforce.<h4>About the role</h4>The Education Health &amp; Care Coordinator (EHC Coordinator) role is highly process-driven. The role involves managing and processing EHC plans within a complex legal framework to tight timescales. It involves implementing legal requirements as part of a meticulous review of documents, then creating, reviewing and amending plans. Whilst the role does involve communication and ongoing dialogue with practitioners, parents and carers, this is primarily related to statutory processes. The role involves virtually no direct interaction with children or young people.Being an EHC Coordinator, you’ll be delivering casework that coordinates professionals across education, health and care as well as the family, to deliver EHC assessments, plans and reviews to time and high quality, with a focus on improving outcomes for children and young people.​ This includes:<ul><li>Developing the highest standards of achievement and inclusion for children and young people with SEN through effective casework within the policy and budget framework of the Council, ensuring a focus on preparing for adulthood from the earliest ages.​</li><li>Taking responsibility for the preparation of information for parents, children, young people and schools, which provides the right information at the appropriate time, in a simple to use way, which engages partners in understanding what our responsibility is to children, families and schools. ​</li><li>Managing and processing statutory casework within legal and internal timelines ​</li><li>Working collaboratively with professionals across education, health and care services​</li><li>Ensuring effective case management, integrated working practice and successful outcomes for children.​</li><li>Participating in resource decisions, taking the lead where appropriate, for example decision making processes relating to whether or not assessment or plans are written, or whether specialist provision is agreed, ensuring that resource decisions are in line with local authority policies, procedures and eligibility criteria. This could include chairing or attending panel meetings.​</li><li>Participating, as required, in a range of meetings with other professionals and​parents/carers in relation to individual children with complex needs, including representing Children’s Services at annual review, chairing reviews, attending and chairing multi-agency meetings as appropriate.​​</li><li>Contributing to the development of policy, procedures and provision for children with SEN children’s needs, which includes maintaining an up-to-date knowledge relating to SEN casework, changes to national legislation and departmental policies, and supporting induction/training and support to all team members.​​</li><li>Inputting and maintaining accurate and comprehensive database records as required and participate in the Local Authority’s systems for monitoring and quality assurance for children and young people known to the EHC assessment and review team.</li></ul><h4>About the teams</h4>EHC coordinators will be aligned to one of several functional teams supporting either assessment processes, review processes or resolution and reconciliation processes.We have opportunities for you to specialise in:<ul><li>School Age SEND (based in Apsley): responsible for children and young people age 5 – 19 with an EHCP who attend a school</li><li>Services for Young People: responsible for young people age 16 and over with an EHCP: who attend a college (or other further education settings), who are completing an apprenticeship, are in training or a supported internship or who are not in education, employment or training. Also support care leavers age 18 and over with an EHCP </li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and the Children and Families Act 2014.</li><li>Educated to A level or equivalent</li><li>Previous experience working in schools to deliver SEND provision or experience with other stakeholders including parents, education, care and health</li><li>Excellent communication skills</li><li>The ability to work to deadlines and under pressure</li><li>High level of literacy to support good case recording and quality EHC plans.</li><li>Hold a current driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Previous experience with casework management&nbsp;</li></ul>This job role is within the&nbsp;Health and Social Care Family, level HSC9&nbsp;job profile. Please locate this via:&nbsp;Job profiles - Health and social careBenefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&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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SEND EHC Coordinator

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Strategic Team Leader to manage and inspire our team of planning officers. You will lead the delivery of large-scale strategic development projects that shape the long-term vision of East Herts. This is a unique opportunity to influence key developments and ensure they align with our council’s goals for sustainable growth and community wellbeing.East Herts District Council is committed to sustainable growth and vibrant communities. We are at the forefront of shaping the future of our district through innovative planning and strategic development. Join us and play a pivotal role in transforming East Herts into a thriving place to live, work, and visit.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Lead, motivate, and manage a team of planning officers focused on strategic development projects.</li><li>Oversee the assessment and progression of large-scale planning applications and policy development.</li><li>Collaborate with internal teams, stakeholders, developers, and the community to ensure successful project delivery.</li><li>Provide expert advice and guidance on strategic planning matters.</li><li>Monitor and report on project progress, risks, and outcomes to senior management and elected members.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement and innovation within the team and planning processes.</li></ul>What We’re Looking For:<ul><li>Proven experience in managing teams within a planning or development context, preferably in local government.</li><li>Strong knowledge of strategic planning, policy frameworks, and large-scale development projects.</li><li>Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple projects effectively.</li><li>Passion for sustainable development and community-focused planning.</li></ul>Why Join Us?<ul><li>Make a real impact on the future of East Herts.</li><li>Supportive and inclusive work environment.</li><li>Opportunities for professional development and career progression.</li><li>Competitive salary and benefits package.</li></ul>How to apply For an informal discussion about the role and to find out more about East Herts Councils ambition please contact Martin Plummer (Service Manager - Development Management and Enforcement) (<a href="mailto:martin.plummer@eastherts.gov.uk" target="_blank">martin.plummer@eastherts.gov.uk</a>).Closing date: 30 November at MidnightInterviews will be held In early December. So, if you’re looking to make a difference in East Hertfordshire as a (job title), please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, valuing diversity and maintaining a firm commitment to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. We believe that creating inclusive environments leads to stronger collaboration and better outcomes in our work.





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East Hertfordshire District Council

Strategic Sites Team Leader

Job Title: Inclusion Specialist Starting Salary: £31,537 progressing to £34,434 pa pro rata Hours: 22 hours per week, term time only Location: Hemel Hempstead Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>Do you enjoy working closely with families to enable deaf children to thrive? Can you offer a supportive and knowledgeable professional presence in homes and settings whilst working collaboratively with Qualified Teachers of Deaf Children and Young People?You can play a part in Hertfordshire’s vision to deliver services that have positive outcomes for the community, striving to empower citizens and communities, who are at the centre of everything we do.<h4>About the role</h4>Our well-established service are looking for an Inclusion Specialist to join the Deaf and Hearing Support Service to work with deaf children, young people and their families to deliver services to meet their needs.You will work within the Deaf and Hearing Support Service to:• Offer one-to-one home visits with parents to accurately assess their needs and offer them family centred support in parenting a deaf baby.&nbsp; • Introduce the concept of Deaf Choices to parents and families.&nbsp; • Provide basic training in Cued Speech to parents of deaf babies and children.&nbsp; • Help to set up parent support groups for deaf babies and children.&nbsp; • Encourage and support parents in maintaining parent led groups.&nbsp; • Provide information advice and guidance to professionals about Cued Speech and how it works in partnership with Cochlear Implants and Sign Language and supports language acquisition.&nbsp; • Collaborate with other practitioners in the team around the child in order to support the best outcomes for the child and the family.&nbsp; • Be able to present to groups of both parents and professionals&nbsp;This role involves actively taking on board the views of the people of Hertfordshire, respecting the diversity of communities and acting on their feedback to improve their access to deaf services. Therefore, you’ll need to be able to work under pressure and be extremely well organised, taking a pro-active approach to your workload.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Experience of working with families and preferably deaf children.</li><li>Comprehensive knowledge and practice of safeguarding procedures, confidentiality and data-protection.</li><li>Excellent knowledge and experience of child development.</li><li>A good understanding of the concept of family centred practice.</li><li>A good understanding of language development and acquisition.</li><li>Able to work as part of a team and on your own initiative.</li><li>Able to keep accurate records using a data-base, and a good understanding of data-protection and confidentiality protocols.</li><li>You must be experienced in Cued Speech or prepared to work towards your Level Two qualification in Cued Speech.</li></ul>Join us in making a meaningful difference—empowering deaf children and their families through inclusive, compassionate, and expert support that helps every child thrive.If this sounds like the opportunity for you, we would love to hear from you!We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC8 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Helen.Cromack@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Helen.Cromack@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: 6th NovemberBenefits 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>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Job Title: School Planning Manager Starting Salary: £61,443 progressing to £68,775 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37 Location: Hybrid working with base location at Farnham House Stevenage with regular travel across Hertfordshire to schools Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>Do you want to make that difference?Education plays a vital role in the development of all children and young people, and we know it is something that residents feel passionately about.&nbsp; Our team has a key role, making sure that the needs of Hertfordshire’s children can be met within their local community.&nbsp; Our mission is to ensure that we have the right number of high-quality mainstream and specialist school places to offer children the opportunities to learn as closely as possible to where they live.<h4>About the role</h4>As a School Planning Manager in a small, well established, busy team you will line manage Senior School Planning Officers and work with a diverse range of stakeholders to secure good quality school places and play a key role in shaping Hertfordshire’s communities in the future. Our goal is to ensure access to quality education for all.Varied, challenging and rewarding. You will need to build relationships with key partners, both internally and externally including schools and district/borough councils. You will lead on a variety of complex projects, which are often high profile and politically sensitive.Different every day – this role requires a both a strategic thinker and someone with a proven track record of delivering change with a focus on improving outcomes for children and young people. A school planning manager will need to balance the delivery of immediate priorities such as meeting the need for more SEND places and the challenges presented by falling pupil numbers in mainstream schools, with longer term strategic goals, such as planning the education provision needed to serve future housing development over the coming decades. Strong analytical, communication and negotiating skills are critical in managing these varied priorities. This makes the role both challenging and rewardingYou will lead multidisciplinary workstreams and make sound recommendations to senior leaders and elected members to achieve outcomes and implement strategies.You will work cross functionally with the existing team who cover geographical areas of the county to ensure our statutory obligations are met through both the team and others to commission places in an ever changing and complex world.Working to the county council’s RISE values, you will work as part of a collaborative and supportive team to add your own stamp and shape future education provision in Hertfordshire to the benefit of families and young people.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Your experience of a relevant field, such as school planning, town planning, project planning, or large-scale construction project exposure, with tangible results achieved through working with others,</li><li>Experience of formulating and implementing strategies either within a political environment or in a commercial role with links to government or local authorities.</li><li>A proven track record of leading and delivering complex projects with tangible results</li><li>Ability to negotiate effectively and influence others to achieve desired outcomes.</li><li>Strategic long-term thinking</li><li>The passion and motivation to make a difference to children and families across Hertfordshire.</li><li>Excellent communication and influencing skills</li><li>Ability to travel independently in and around Hertfordshire</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Experience of successful people management. </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 Community Services, level COM14 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Community servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact Kate Leahy for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: 12th &amp; 13th NovemberBenefits 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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12 month maternity cover Ref:&nbsp; H7470 An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Housing Income Officer in our busy Rent and Income team for a forward thinking, highly organised and dynamic individual. You will play a crucial role in ensuring financial stability for the council. We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Housing Income Officer to join our busy Rent and Income team. Your main duties will be to provide an excellent customer focused service to recover arrears from current tenants. You will work supportively and proactively to effectively collect rent and other charges with a focus on sustaining tenancies. This will involve contacting tenants by letter, phone and frequent home visits; providing debt counselling and welfare benefits advice. You will also be expected to represent the council at court and attend evictions. You will need excellent negotiation and investigative skills and be able to deal with people sympathetically, sensitively and firmly and be capable of forming effective working relationships with other agencies. You will be well organised, IT literate and able to work well under pressure in order to solve complex problems. Previous experience in a public sector housing environment and a good knowledge of welfare benefits including Universal Credit would be an advantage.&nbsp;&nbsp; Applicants must have a driving licence that is valid in the UK and use of car. An Enhanced check will be undertaken with the Disclosure and Barring Service to ensure that the successful candidate has no relevant convictions. The deadline for applications will be midnight on 26 October 2025.

Dacorum Borough Council

Housing Income Officer

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Care Assistant - 4 Trinity Court 4 (£9,828)We currently have an opportunity for a part time (15 hours per week) Care Assistant at our registered care home, Trinity Court 4, in Aylesbury. We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic person who enjoys helping others and seeing the difference their support can make to enable individuals to lead independent and fulfilling lives.4 Trinity Court is a registered residential care home supporting 6 individuals with learning disabilities, providing 24/7 care across a wide range of support needs in all aspects of the resident’s lives. The service is ideally suited to those looking to gain valuable experience in full residential care.What You will Do:As a Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in helping individuals live as independently as possible. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:<ul>
<li>Aid with the daily administration of medication</li>
<li>Supporting with personal care in a dignified and respectful way</li>
<li>Encouraging life skills such as cooking, cleaning, shopping, and budgeting</li>
<li>Organise trips to local amenities</li>
<li>Promoting independence and helping residents achieve their personal goals</li>
<li>Following tailored support plans and risk assessments to ensure safety and wellbeing</li>
</ul>As a Care Assistant you will;<ul>
<li>Provide appropriate support to service users who are living in their own homes or in a supported housing setting to enable them to support their aspirations and maximise their independence.</li>
<li>Provide personal care but your role will also involve promoting life skills such as shopping, managing budgets and supporting with domestic tasks such as cooking and cleaning.</li>
<li>Build long lasting support relationships with people who will benefit from you "being the difference".</li>
<li>Follow agreed support plans and risk assessments to ensure that we are providing a service that meets each individual’s needs.</li>
</ul>It is essential that you have a Full UK Driving Licence.No Experience? No Problem - We’ll Support You Every Step of the WayYou don’t need previous experience in the care sector to thrive with us. We offer a structured induction, comprehensive training, and ongoing on-the-job support to help you succeed and grow in your role. You’ll also have the chance to gain an accredited vocational qualification, opening doors to further opportunities within Hightown’s wider care and support network.Hightown Benefits:<ul>
<li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li>
<li>£9,828pa for a 15 hour per week contract</li>
<li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li>
<li>Fully paid DBS</li>
<li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li>
<li>Monthly attendance bonus and annual salary and cost of living review</li>
<li>Ongoing professional development and training to help you deliver outstanding support</li>
<li>Employee assistance helpline</li>
</ul>Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference and medical checks.We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer.

Hightown Housing Association

Care Assistant

Job Title: Security Guard Starting Salary: £25,185 progressing to £26,402 per annum (pro rata) Hours: 42 Location: Hertford Contract Type: Fixed Term for 12 months Directorate: Resources<h4>About the team</h4>Our Security Team supports the safety of staff, visitors, and property across the site, with a strong focus on out-of-hours protection. We work to create a secure and reassuring environment through a professional and proactive approach.The team’s goal is to maintain high standards of safety, reduce risk, and support business continuity. The Night Security Officer, working on a 4 on, 4 off rota, plays a key role in maintaining overnight vigilance and responding to incidents.We’re a well-established team made up of Security Officers and Supervisors, working closely with Facilities, Health &amp; Safety, and external partners like emergency services. While the team is firmly in place, there’s still room to shape future practices and contribute to ongoing improvements.<h4>About the role</h4><ul><li>Carry out routine patrols and inspections as directed by management.</li><li>Maintain a visible security presence at reception, welcoming visitors and handling enquiries.</li><li>Assist in managing the security office, including issuing ID cards, managing access to keys, handling lost property, and producing ID badges.</li><li>Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion, ensuring clear and respectful communication with staff, visitors, and service users.</li><li>Monitor and review CCTV footage when required.</li><li>Respond promptly and effectively to site emergencies.</li><li>Identify and report any health and safety breaches encountered during duty, in line with policy.</li><li>Collaborate with fellow Security Officers to ensure smooth and secure operations.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Security Industry Authority Licensed (SIA).</li><li>Ability to work alone, using own initiative.</li><li>Flexibility to work beyond regular working hours as required.</li><li>Ability to prioritise work accordingly.</li><li>Ability to communicate to all levels both verbally and written.</li><li>Ability to deliver excellent customer service.</li><li>Proficient use of communications equipment.</li><li>The role requires frequent travel to sites across the county and you will need to be able to travel independently to these sites during times where public transport may not be available</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Basic knowledge of word, excel and outlook.</li><li>First aid certificate</li></ul>Rewarding ChallengesNight shifts on a 4 on, 4 off rota require independence, alertness, and quick thinking—especially during quieter hours. It’s a demanding but fulfilling role with real responsibility.Career DevelopmentThis role builds key skills in incident response and lone working, The rota also supports time for training and development.Driving ChangeNight Security Officers are vital to maintaining safety out of hours. Their work helps shape future security standards through consistent monitoring and reporting.This job role is within the Operational Services, level 5 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Operational servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Stuart.Letts@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Stuart.Letts@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: Week commencing 3rd NovemberBenefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. 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 Secondment Form as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: Teachers Pay UQ6 salary Hours per week: 3 Contract type: Permanent&nbsp;We’re looking for a passionate and experienced guitar teacher who can bring energy, creativity and structure to group-based music learning. In this role, you’ll focus on teaching both electric and acoustic guitar, with a particular emphasis on rock and pop repertoire. You’ll lead small and large group sessions, including acoustic guitar ensembles and band settings, helping students develop their skills as both individual players and ensemble members.Your work will go beyond technique and repertoire — you’ll be conducting, directing, and mentoring, creating meaningful learning experiences that encourage young musicians to engage, collaborate, and perform.&nbsp;Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>You’re a confident and capable guitarist, comfortable across a range of styles, with a particular strength in rock and pop. You’ve taught in both individual and group settings and know how to keep sessions structured, inclusive and engaging. You’re a strong communicator, able to connect with pupils, parents and colleagues, and you bring a flexible, organised approach to your work.Beyond the guitar, you may also have the ability to support students on other instruments such as drums, bass, or keys. You’re aware of equality and safeguarding issues and understand how to create a safe and welcoming environment for all students.&nbsp;This is a public facing role so you’ll need to show off your fluency in speaking and writing English<h2>About us</h2>Our ambitious&nbsp;Luton 2040 Vision&nbsp;– that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that&nbsp;reflects the diversity of our borough<h2>Application Process</h2>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority. On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received. <h2>Benefits</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: - From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade - Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave - Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area - Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant - Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility) - Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home - Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns - Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways - Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons - Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel<h2>How to apply</h2>We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out! Our ‘How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application:&nbsp;<a href="https://m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/Jobs_and_careers/recruitment/Pages/How-to-apply.aspx" target="_blank">How to apply</a><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1641984&amp;ptId=11895" target="_blank">download: Music Centre Guitar Tutor JD.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1642007&amp;ptId=11895" target="_blank">download: Luton Values Flyer.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Senior Support Worker - Fletcher WayWe have an opportunityfor a full time (37.5 hours) Senior Support Worker at our supported living service, Fletcher Way, in Hemel Hempstead.Fletcher Way is a purpose-built supported living environment for adults with physical and learning disabilities. Our aim is to offer the residents the support that they need in a setting where they can live independently in their own home.About you:We are looking for someone withexperience in the care or support sector, who brings a can-do attitude and a genuine desire to help others thrive.You will also need to:<ul>
<li>Communicate effectively and adapt to different needs and preferences</li>
<li>Be flexible and reliable, able to work shifts including weekends and bank holidays</li>
<li>Work well as part of a team and independently</li>
<li>Be committed to equality, diversity, and person-centred care</li>
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Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work which includes business insurance</li>
</ul>The typical shift patterns are as follows:<ul>
<li>9am-5pm admin days</li>
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</ul>It is essential that you hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work purposes.Hightown Benefits:<ul>
<li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li>
<li>£27,828 pa for a 37.5 hour a week contract</li>
<li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li>
<li>Mileage paid for car usage</li>
<li>Fully paid DBS</li>
<li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li>
<li>Monthly attendance bonus and annual salary and cost of living review</li>
<li>Ongoing professional development and training to help you deliver outstanding support</li>
<li>Employee assistance helpline</li>
</ul>Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference and medical checks.We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer.

Senior Support Worker

Job Title: ARC Team Manager Starting Salary: £53,806 progressing to £59,497 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37.0 Location: Welwyn Garden City Contract Type:&nbsp;Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>ARC (Attachment, Regulation &amp; Competency) Services is a countywide therapeutic trauma-based service run by Hertfordshire County Council.The ARC Short Breaks and Rapid Response teams fit within those Services alongside 2 other teams.Our focus is to support families to prevent a child entering the care system through our Short Breaks offer (for young people aged 11-17 under Section 17) and crisis response.The Lakes is the residential element of the services and provides 3 beds for planned admissions into the Short Breaks and 1 Rapid Response bed to be used for 24 hours in a crisis.Since 2009 we have grown and developed our services, and will continue to by introducing new therapeutic interventions to meet the needs of the families of Hertfordshire.<h4>About the role</h4>This role is unique in that it not only requires Ofsted registration for our Short Break service but also to have oversight and management of our Rapid Response team and bed, who respond to families in crisis out of hours.As ARC Team Manager you will oversee and manage both teams being responsible for recruitment, training and development of new staff as well as managing, supervision, performance and sickness.You will be required to provide a cost-effective service by ensuring you keep within budgets, consideration of staffing and managing occupancy levels.You will be required to assess, manage and mitigate risks when looking at compatibility of admissions into Short Breaks alongside the use of our Rapid Response bed in emergencies.Safeguarding will be at your forefront throughout to ensure the safety of young people and their families.As an holistic service you will be required to work in partnership with other agencies including social teams, health, education, CAMHS, police, Ofsted.You will be expected to communicate directly with families to develop / review / adapt the service they are receiving.You will be required to provide monthly data and information to the Service Manager presenting outcomes / stats and predictions.This role also includes being part of a Management on-call rota to provide advice and reassurance to teams out of hours, weekends and Bank holidays.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Social Work Degree or residential management equivalent.</li><li>Experience of working in the residential sector.</li><li>Knowledge of Quality Standards and Ofsted Regulations.</li><li>Advanced knowledge of Safeguarding.</li><li>Ability to assess, manage and mitigate risk.</li><li>Leadership skills.</li><li>Experience in managing and supervising a staff team.</li><li>Confident communication skills to ensure an open holistic approach to the service offered.</li><li>Understanding of trauma · Flexibility with working hours is required to support teams and families during evening and weekends where needed. </li><li>Driving Licence and access to a vehicle. Desirable:</li><li>Understanding of budgets – training will be provided.</li><li>Ability to gather / present data.</li><li>Knowledge and experience working within ARC Framework / NVR or other therapeutic approaches</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC13 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact Joanne Harris <a href="mailto:joanne.harris@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">joanne.harris@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>.Interview Date: 18th November and 19th November 2025Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). 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Job Title: Contract Enforcement Officer Starting Salary: £31,536 progressing to £34,433 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37 Location: Stevenage, work anywhere and travel across the county required. Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Growth &amp; Environment<h4>About the team</h4>The Integrated Passenger Transport Unit is at the heart of delivering accessible, reliable, and environmentally sustainable transport services across Hertfordshire. We support a wide range of residents, including school pupils, older adults, and those with mobility challenges—ensuring they can travel safely and confidently. It is an exciting time for the Integrated Transport unit, as with the population growth in Hertfordshire the demand for passenger is at the forefront. The role of contract enforcement officer is an important link between the different teams within the unit, providing on the ground support and expertise.<h4>About the role</h4>In this dynamic role, you’ll be the eyes and ears on the ground—ensuring our transport contracts run smoothly, safely, and in line with our high standards. You’ll collaborate with a wide range of internal teams and external partners, from transport planners and customer service teams to bus and coach operators, schools, and local stakeholders.What You’ll Be Doing:Keep Services on Track: Carry out enforcement checks to monitor the performance of passenger transport contracts—ensuring punctuality, compliance, and quality. Collaborate &amp; Influence: Work closely with operators and internal teams to gather and report accurate data, recommend improvements, and help enforce penalties for non-compliance.School Visits with Purpose: Conduct compliance checks at schools, ensuring drivers and passenger assistants meet DBS and contract standards.Tech-Driven Monitoring: Use cutting-edge tracking software to analyse service data and help deploy resources where they’re needed most—making sure every journey counts.<h4>About you</h4>We are looking for someone who can bring the following skills and attributes to the role:<ul><li>Ability to work independently, manage your own workload, and adapt to meet team and service needs.</li><li>Strong numeracy, communication, and IT skills.</li><li>A full driving licence, access to transport, with the ability to travel across the county as required</li><li>Confident communicator with the ability to engage effectively with: - Colleagues at all levels - Contractors - Members of the public</li><li>Strong influencing and customer service skills.</li><li>Experience in investigating and analysing data.</li><li>Working knowledge of the legal responsibilities of bus and coach operators</li><li>Contract management processes.</li><li>Experience in the Bus and Coach industry or in a public-facing role is desirable but not essential.</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 Community Services, level COM8 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Community servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:dave.hill@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">dave.hill@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: TBCBenefits 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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Assistant Support Worker - Seabrook Court We currently have a full time (37.5 hours) Assistant Support Worker position at our supported housing scheme, Seabrook Court, in Aylesbury.Seabrook Court is a supported living service for adults with learning disabilities, offering 20 individual flats with a lounge, kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom for comfortable and private living. We provide 24-hour care, working various shifts to ensure continuous support.What You will Do:As an Assistant Support Worker, you will play a vital role in helping individuals live as independently as possible. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:<ul>
<li>Supporting with personal care in a dignified and respectful way</li>
<li>Aid with the daily administration of medication</li>
<li>Encouraging life skills such as cooking, cleaning, shopping, and budgeting</li>
<li>Organise trips to local amenities</li>
<li>Promoting independence and helping residents achieve their personal goals</li>
<li>Following tailored support plans and risk assessments to ensure safety and wellbeing</li>
</ul>As an Assistant Support Worker you will;<ul>
<li>Provide appropriate support to individuals who are living in their own homes or in a supported housing setting to enable them to support their aspirations and maximise their independence.</li>
<li>Provide personal care but your role will also involve promoting life skills such as shopping, managing budgets and supporting with domestic tasks such as cooking and cleaning.</li>
<li>Build long lasting support relationships with people who will benefit from you "being the difference".</li>
<li>Follow agreed support plans and risk assessments to ensure that we are providing a service that meets each individual’s needs.</li>
</ul>No Experience? No Problem - We Will Support You Every Step of the WayYou do not need previous experience in the care sector to thrive with us. We offer astructured induction, comprehensive training, and ongoing on-the-job support to help you succeed and grow in your role. You’ll also have the chance to gain an accredited vocational qualification, opening doors to further opportunities within Hightown’s wider care and support network.We are looking for compassionate, proactive individuals who genuinely care about others and bring a common-sense, can-do attitude to everything they do. If you're driven by the desire to make a real difference in people’s lives, we want to hear from you. You will need to be able to understand and respond to the needs and wishes of vulnerable adults, using a variety of communication methods tailored to everyone.Hightown Benefits:<ul>
<li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li>
<li>£24,570 pa for a 37.5 hour a week contract (£12.60 per hour)</li>
<li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li>
<li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li>
<li>Monthly attendance bonus and annual salary and cost of living review</li>
<li>Ongoing professional development and training to help you deliver outstanding support</li>
<li>Employee assistance helpline</li>
</ul>Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference and medical checks.We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer.

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Assistant Support Worker - Kite House Full-time (37.5 hours) £24,570paWe currently have an opportunity for a full time (37.5 hours per week) Assistant Support Worker at our supported living service (Kite House) for people with learning disabilities in High Wycombe.Kite House is a supported living move-on scheme, currently accommodating five male residents who are highly independent. Our dedicated team operates primarily with lone working staff on most shifts, ensuring personalised support for our service users.We are currently seekinga compassionate, confident, and competent Assistant Support Worker to join our dedicated team. In this vital role, you will support service users with medication administration, attending health appointments, cooking, cleaning, shopping, and engaging with the local community. You will also play a key role in managing and escalating emergency situations with calm professionalism.About YouNo previous experience in care? No problem! We provide a structured induction, comprehensive training, and the opportunity to gain an accredited vocational qualification.We are looking for people who are:<ul>
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Passionate, with a can-do attitude and a genuine desire to make a difference</li>
<li>Able to communicate effectively and adapt to different needs</li>
<li>Flexible and reliable, able to work shifts including weekends and bank holidays</li>
<li>Committed to equality, diversity, and person-centred support
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</ul>It is essential that you hold a Full UK Driving Licence, have access to a car, and are happy to do sleep-ins. (an allowance for £52.78 per sleep in is paid)Hightown Benefits:<ul><li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li></ul><ul><li>Full-time (37.5 hours/£24,570 pa)</li></ul><ul>
<li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li>
<li>Mileage paid for car usage</li>
<li>Fully paid DBS</li>
<li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li>
<li>Monthly attendance bonus and annual salary and cost of living review</li>
<li>Ongoing professional development and training to help you deliver outstanding support</li>
<li>Employee assistance helpline</li>
</ul>Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference and medical checks.We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer.

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Be part of the conversation and help us tell Hertsmere’s story
Are you a strategic communicator with a flair for creative storytelling and the confidence to advise senior leaders? Do you thrive on shaping messages that engage communities and protect an organisation’s reputation?&nbsp;
We’re looking for two experienced and motivated Senior Communications Officers to join our small but busy team. It’s an exciting time at Hertsmere, with new, resident-focused policies being developed and wide-reaching engagement taking place across our communities.
In this senior role, you will provide timely, professional communications advice to senior leaders and deliver campaigns and content that inform, engage and inspire. You will play a key role in communicating council decisions, supporting our values of transparency and trust, and enhancing our reputation.
You will be confident, politically astute and adaptable, with excellent writing skills and experience developing effective communication and engagement strategies. You will also be comfortable using digital and social media creatively to reach different audiences.
You will hold a professional qualification such as CIPR, NCTJ or an equivalent relevant degree, and have a strong portfolio demonstrating your strategic communications experience and ability to work with senior leaders.
One post offered on a permanent, full time basis (36 hours per week),with the second post offered on a 2 year fixed term, full time basis (36 hours per week).
Benefits include:
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27–32 days annual leave (depending on service), plus bank holidays</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>Flexi-leave – accrue hours for up to 2 extra days off per month</li>
<li>Free gym membership</li>
<li>Cycle schemes and free Beryl Bike rides for staff</li>
<li>Free wellbeing benefits (including yoga, flu jabs and health MOTs)</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme</li>
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The Council operates a hybrid working system where employees may work up to three days per week from home.
Closing date: Friday 7th November, 10am
Interviews: Monday 17th November and Tuesday 18th November
Please note: this vacancy may close early depending on the volume of suitable applications received, so we encourage you to apply at your earliest opportunity.
No Agencies – Direct Applications Only

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Female Assistant Support Worker - Fletcher Way Part-time (22.5 hours) availableAre you someone who thrives on helping others live more independently and confidently? We are looking fora caring and enthusiastic Female Assistant Support Worker to join our friendly team at Fletcher Way, a supported living service in Hemel Hempstead.In this rewarding role, you will support individuals with learning disabilities in their own homes, helping them with:<ul>
<li>Day-to-day tasks like personal care, shopping, cooking, cleaning, and budgeting
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<li>Following personalised support plans and risk assessments
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<li>Promoting independence and supporting each person’s goals and aspirations</li>
</ul>You will be part of a dedicated team that values compassion, teamwork, and person-centred care.About YouNo previous experience in care? No problem! We provide a structured induction, comprehensive training, and the opportunity to gain an accredited vocational qualification.We are looking for people who are:<ul>
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Passionate, with a can-do attitude and a genuine desire to make a difference</li>
<li>Able to communicate effectively and adapt to different needs</li>
<li>Flexible and reliable, able to work shifts including weekends and bank holidays</li>
<li>Committed to equality, diversity, and person-centred support
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Hold a full UK driving licence and can work to a rota</li>
</ul>Hightown Benefits:<ul><li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li></ul><ul><li>£14,742pa for a 22.5 hour contract</li></ul><ul>
<li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li>
<li>Mileage paid for car usage</li>
<li>Fully paid DBS</li>
<li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li>
<li>Monthly attendance bonus and annual salary and cost of living review</li>
<li>Ongoing professional development and training to help you deliver outstanding support</li>
<li>Employee assistance helpline</li>
</ul>Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference and medical checks.We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer.

Do you want to be at the forefront of shaping high-quality prosperous new communities?Are you a planning or project management professional looking for a new challenge and be involved in one of the country’s largest new garden town developments?Would you like to use your organisational skills to ensure development milestones are met and quality objectives are achieved?Are you passionate about supporting communities through change and helping them to understand development proposals?If so, we are looking to expand our Gilston Area Planning Team with a new role to help us ensure the Gilston Area development achieves a high-quality standard and meets the objectives and commitments made during the planning application process.The Gilston Area is a new development of 10,000 new homes plus community infrastructure that will take around 25 years to complete. Planning permission was granted in January 2025 that secures the delivery of the infrastructure needed to support a whole new community as well as financial contributions towards infrastructure beyond the development.When construction kicks off you will play a key part in ensuring that approved designs are implemented and that infrastructure is delivered on time and to a good quality. You will ensure that information required in the legal agreement is provided. You will inform stakeholders and local communities about construction milestones and workstreams as necessary.As the project progresses there will be multiple detailed planning applications and conditions to be approved. Keeping track of each workstream will be crucial to the Gilston Area Team and to the community. The RoleAs a senior planning project officer you will have experience of managing complex minor and major planning applications or planning policy projects or have experience of complex projects with multiple interested parties and workstreams.The role will involve you liaising with officers, developers and their agents, statutory bodies and stakeholders as well as with existing and new communities. As such, the ability to understand and relay sometimes complex concepts to a variety of audiences is key to providing a transparent and effective service.The ability to manage, record and report information is a key part of this role. The ability to understand legal documents and relay key elements in easy to understand language is a desired skill.Additionally, you will:<ul><li>keep up to date with case law, national and local policies and community needs to ensure that the planning process can deliver the best outputs and outcomes</li><li>Present monitoring reports to committees and in other public meetings such as Community Forums, Development Management Forums and Steering Groups. </li><li>Respond promptly to customers’ needs. </li><li>Provide guidance, training and support to other team members</li></ul>This role will require you to visit and inspect land and development sites and other locations both within and beyond the district.So, if you want to join us at the head of the curve and become an innovator, designer and environmentalist helping to plan a prosperous future for East Hertfordshire, then apply today! About YouTo be considered as a Senior Planning Project Officer, you will need:<ul><li>Experience dealing with major development proposals or multi-strand projects</li><li>Experience and understanding of the planning legal obligation process-</li><li>Project management experience</li><li>Experience dealing with planning issues and communicating these at committees and public meetings</li><li>Experience guiding, mentoring and supporting junior colleagues</li><li>A degree or post graduate qualification in Town and Country Planning, or equivalent such as project management or engagement</li><li>A current, valid driving licence, access to your own vehicle and the ability to travel across the district, occasionally at short notice</li></ul> Why Join Us?<ul><li>Make a real impact on the future of East Herts.</li><li>Supportive and inclusive work environment.</li><li>Opportunities for professional development and career progression.</li><li>Competitive salary and benefits package </li></ul>For an informal discussion regarding the Gilston Area role please contact Martin Plummer, Service Manager Development Management and Enforcement on (01992 532080) or Jenny Pierce, Gilston Area Team Leader on (07936 925718) To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role by 7 November 2025. For more information, visit our website <a href="http://www.eastherts.gov.uk" target="_blank">www.eastherts.gov.uk</a> or contact the above officers.East Herts District Council are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, valuing diversity and maintaining a firm commitment to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. We believe that creating inclusive environments leads to stronger collaboration and better outcomes in our work.





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Learning and Communities Officer (P00893) Starting salary £30,756 pro rata with progression to £34,011 pro rata through annual increments subject to satisfactory service 22.5 hours per week We have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic Learning and Communities Officer to join our team. With proven experience you will organise and deliver educational visits as well as a programme of learning-based events and activities in a museum environment. You will have excellent communication skills and be able to demonstrate a commitment to developing curriculum-based education sessions for schools at both sites of the Museum Service. This busy service runs two heritage sites. At Mill Green Museum and Mill we operate an 18th century working watermill alongside a social history museum set within the original miller’s house. At Welwyn Roman Baths, we show the remains of a 3rd century Anglo/Roman bathing suite, ingeniously preserved 9 meters under the A1M motorway. You will have the responsibility to lead a learning support team to encourage greater use of the museum service where there are exciting opportunities to further develop learning opportunities for schools, groups and other organisations across all ages. Having a good standard of English and Math’s, you will have proven experience of teaching. You will be able to show good organisation and IT skills with a positive approach to quality assurance and excellent customer service. You will have a flexible approach to working some weekends and evenings. The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential in this post. You will be working across both sites at the delightful Mill Green Museum surrounded by beautiful grounds, and at the amazing Roman Bath House. You will receive the local government benefits including generous annual leave and the local government pension scheme. We have a training and development programme that we help you learn the skills that matter. Our full list of benefits can be found here<a href="https://careers.welhat.gov.uk/homepage/8/my-rewards" target="_blank">My Rewards – Careers</a> Our CORE values guide everything we do – Collaborative, Open, Responsible, Excellent. We do not offer sponsorship for employment in the UK. Closing date for applications is 16 November 2025. Assessment and interviews will be held on 25 November 2025. Keywords: Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council, museum, history, heritage, exhibitions, education, learning, events, community, Hertfordshire

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Learning and Communities Officer (P00893)

Job Title: Business Executive Support Officer Starting Salary: £31,536 opportunity to progress to £34,433 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 30 Location: Stevenage/Hybrid Contract Type: Fixed Term/end May 2026 Directorate: Resources<h4>About the team</h4>Our Business Support Service is looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and organised Executive Support Officer who will provide direct executive support to the Director of Public Health and the Deputy Director of Public Health. This role is a fixed term maternity cover role for 6 months.Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, providing excellent support to your team?&nbsp; Do you thrive as a team-player and enjoy using your initiative to work independently?Our Business Support Service is a centralised unit which has been formed to deliver a co-ordinated, consistent, and high-quality service supporting service delivery across the organisation. Business Support is critical to ensuring our departments can support services to our residents, and if you have great administrative skills and a strong customer focus, you could be part of it.You’ll be working in the Executive Support Hub as part of the central Business Support Service with more than 400 colleagues, playing a key role in supporting our departments to ensure they are able to deliver critical services to the residents of Hertfordshire.&nbsp;<h4>About the role</h4>We’re seeking a diligent, detail-orientated and proactive person to provide effective, high quality dedicated support to the Director of Public Health and Deputy Director of Public Health who are a key part of the Community Protection Directorate at Hertfordshire County Council.In this role you’ll act as the first point of contact to the Director of Public Health and Deputy Director of Public Health and will have responsibility for management of their diary and inbox.You will work closely with the Director of Public Health and Deputy Director of Public Health to understand their working styles and build effective relationships with senior officers across the organisation.You will also deal regularly with internal and external stakeholders and partners and will be able to represent the organisation and the Director of Public Health&nbsp;and Deputy Director of Public Health professionally and in line with the County Council’s values.This role is in the Executive Business Support Team (Community Protection) and you will be a key part of the wider Executive Support Hub with colleagues and to ensure effective co-ordination between diaries to support effective management of the Council’s business.&nbsp;<h4>About you</h4>The ideal candidate with be an enthusiastic individual with a can-do attitude, as well as being self-motivated, professional and approachable, always providing excellent team support and best practice.Essential &nbsp;<ul><li>Experience in diary and inbox management, able to use initiative to prioritise issues and invites on behalf of the Director of Public Health and Deputy Director of Public Health.</li><li>Competent administrator with experience of using Microsoft Office, including Excel</li><li>Excellent customer care skills, and experience in dealing with confidential and sensitive matters acting as first point of contact and professionally representing the organisation and Director of Public Health and Deputy Director of Public Health to internal and external stakeholders</li><li>Excellent in prioritisation of numerous tasks, efficient in time management and able to work with competing timescales and challenging demands.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Experience carrying out activities relating to event hire, equipment, catering, and conferences attended by management boards.</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Knowledge or experience of working in a political environment, and of local government corporate objectives and current issues</li><li>Experience of using MS Teams&nbsp;</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Business Support Services, level BUS8 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles: Business support servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact&nbsp;Elaine Hart, Business Executive Team Leader, Community Protection<a href="mailto:Elaine.Hart@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Elaine.Hart@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>tel:01992507501for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: 31 October 2025Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. 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 Secondment Form as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Support Worker - Lord Alexander House Make a Real Difference Every Day - Join Our Team at Lord Alexander House!We are looking for a compassionate and enthusiastic Support Worker to join our friendly team at Lord Alexander House, a supported living service in the heart of Hemel Hempstead. This is a full-time role (37.5 hours per week), where you’ll be helping individuals with mental health needs live independently in their own purpose-built flats.As a Support Worker, you will:<ul>
<li>Provide tailored support to individuals in their own homes</li>
<li>Encourage life skills such as budgeting, shopping, cooking, and cleaning</li>
<li>Follow personalised support plans and risk assessments</li>
<li>Empower people to achieve their goals and live fulfilling lives</li>
</ul>About YouWe are looking for people who are:<ul>
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Caring, reliable, and proactive, with a genuine desire to help others</li>
<li>Able to communicate effectively and adapt to different needs</li>
<li>Comfortable working shifts, including weekends and bank holidays</li>
<li>Committed to equality, diversity, and person-centred support</li>
<li>Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work</li>
</ul>Additionally, you will also be able to:<ul>
<li>Work shifts as part of a rota system which will include weekend and bank holiday working</li>
<li>Perform at least one sleep in per week as part of your shift (allowance of £52.78 paid)</li>
<li>Work as part of a team to deliver an excellent service to the people we support</li>
<li>Be flexible in your approach to work and demonstrate resilience in a challenging, but rewarding environment</li>
<li>Have a commitment to equality and diversity and take a positive approach to supporting people with mental disabilities</li>
</ul>It is essential that you hold a full UK driving licence and are happy to do sleep-ins (minimum one per week).Hightown Benefits:<ul>
<li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li>
<li>£25,857 pa for a 37.5 hour a week contract (£13.26 per hour)</li>
<li>We make sleep in payments of at least £52.78 (in addition to your basic pay)</li>
<li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li>
<li>Mileage paid for car usage</li>
<li>Fully paid DBS</li>
<li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li>
<li>Monthly attendance bonus and annual salary and cost of living review</li>
<li>Ongoing professional development and training to help you deliver outstanding support</li>
<li>Employee assistance helpline</li>
</ul>Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference and medical checks.We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer.

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Support Worker - Young People’s Housing Services Empowering independence, building futuresFull time - 37.5 hours per week - £25,857pa Radlett (Shenley)Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people? Do you believe in the power of empathy, resilience, and respectful support? If so, we would love to hear from you.We are looking for a dedicated Youth Support Worker to join our Young People’s Services team. This is a rewarding role where you will work directly with young people, including separated migrant children, helping them build the skills and confidence they need to live independently.What we are looking for:<ul>
<li>Someone who genuinely wants to work with young people, understands the challenges they face, and is committed to building trusting relationships.</li>
<li>A trauma-informed approach - you seek to understand behaviours, respond with patience, and support young people through their journey.</li>
<li>A belief in dignity and respect for all, with an inclusive mindset and a commitment to supporting migrant children.</li>
<li>A focus on independence - we provide supported housing, which means our focus is on promoting independence rather than delivering personal care. You will help young people learn, grow, and take ownership of their lives.</li>
<li>Respect for the space - we work in young people’s homes, and we treat them as such.</li>
<li>Motivation and positivity - celebrating small wins and staying resilient through challenges.</li>
<li>Confidence in lone working and professional curiosity - you are not afraid to ask questions and dig deeper when needed.</li>
<li>Strong record-keeping and admin skills - documentation is a key part of keeping young people safe.</li>
<li>Great communication and teamwork - you will work with other professionals and agencies to get the best outcomes.</li>
<li>Ability to set and maintain professional boundaries, manage your workload independently, and switch off when the day is done.</li>
<li>A commitment to learning - you are proactive about training, legislation, and continuous development.</li>
<li>Empathy, attention to detail, and openness to feedback.</li>
</ul>Essential Criteria:<ul>
<li>Full UK driving licence with business insurance and access to a vehicle for business use</li>
<li>NVQ Level 3 or equivalent Children and Young Peoples Workforce Diploma - or willingness to complete, supported by Hightown</li>
<li>Ability to work day shifts (7am-3pm &amp; 2pm-10pm), including weekends and bank holidays</li>
</ul>Hightown Benefits:<ul>
<li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li>
<li>£25,857 pa for a 37.5 hour a week contract</li>
<li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li>
<li>Mileage paid for car usage</li>
<li>Fully paid DBS</li>
<li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li>
<li>Monthly attendance bonus and annual salary and cost of living review</li>
<li>Ongoing professional development and training to help you deliver outstanding support</li>
<li>Employee assistance helpline</li>
</ul>Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS (and signed up to the DBS Update Service) and references.We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer.

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