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Job Title: Ecology Adviser Starting Salary: £34,433 progressing to £37,280 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37 Location: Countywide Contract Type:&nbsp;Permanent Directorate: Growth &amp; Environment<h4>About the team</h4>Are you passionate about protecting and enhancing the natural environment? Would you like to play a key role in shaping the future of biodiversity and placemaking across Hertfordshire?We’re seeking an experienced Ecologist to join our friendly and knowledgeable LEADS team (Landscape, Ecology, Archaeology, Development &amp; Sustainability). This is a fantastic opportunity to influence planning and development decisions, ensuring ecological considerations are embedded at every stage.<h4>About the role</h4>As an Ecologist, you will provide expert advice to Hertfordshire’s planning authorities and developers, helping to ensure that biodiversity, habitat protection, and ecological enhancement are central to planning decisions. Your responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Reviewing planning applications and local plans to assess ecological impacts.</li><li>Supporting the implementation of deliver Biodiversity Net Gain and helping to deliver the Local Nature Recovery Strategy.</li><li>Advising on site surveys, mitigation strategies, and opportunities for ecological enhancement.</li><li>Collaborating with planners, developers, and designers to promote nature-positive outcomes.</li><li>Representing the natural environment in policy-making, master planning, and placemaking discussions.</li><li>Engaging with local and national networks, including ALGE and CIEEM.</li></ul>This is an exciting time to join us, as new legislation and strategies are raising the profile of ecology in national and planning government. You’ll have the opportunity to influence real change and contribute to a greener, more sustainable Hertfordshire.<h4>About you</h4>Essential Requirements:<ul><li>18 month professional ecological experience in planning or consultancy</li></ul><ul><li>Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience in ecology or a related field.</li></ul><ul><li>A strong understanding of UK environmental legislation, planning policy, and protected species.</li></ul><ul><li>Strong understanding of Biodiversity Net Gain, Local Nature Recovery Strategies, and protected species legislation.</li><li>Experience and familiarity in habitats assessments, surveying and reports.</li></ul><ul><li>Passionate about promoting the value of the natural environment in planning and development.</li></ul><ul><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills and speak confidently to a range of audiences.</li><li>Comfortable working across teams and organisations to deliver shared goals.</li><li>Ability to negotiate and take a pragmatic approach to ecological outcomes.</li></ul><ul><li>Manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.</li></ul><ul><li>Hold a full driving licence and access to your own vehicle.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Postgraduate qualification in ecology, biology, or environmental planning.</li><li>Experience with GIS and ecological data analysis.</li><li>Familiarity with biological recording networks and stakeholder organisations (e.g. Natural England, Environment Agency).</li><li>Understanding of how nature and culture intersect in placemaking and policy.</li><li>Have a working knowledge of the planning system.</li><li>Evidence of any relevant conservation and/or habitat management experience.</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 Technical Services, level TEC9 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles: Technical servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:daniel.phillips@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">daniel.phillips@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> or <a href="mailto:Simon.Richards1@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Simon.Richards1@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 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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Ecology Adviser

Job Title: Family Practitioner - 0-25 Disability Team Starting Salary: £31,537 progressing to £34,434 pa Hours: 37.0 Location: Stevenage - with travel countywide Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>The 0-25 Together Service is a fantastic example of what happens when likeminded people come together to deliver specialist services for disabled children, young people, young adults and their families. We are a multi-disciplinary team of child and adult focussed professionals who serve the needs of our population.&nbsp; Together we strive to make sure that the citizens we serve enjoy as much independence as possible, while reaching their full potential. We want them to be able to take part in their local community and find stability and fulfilment as they move into adulthood.<h4>About the role</h4>This is an exciting opportunity for Family Practitioners within the 0-25 Together Service to work closely with disabled children in partnership with their families and alongside education and health professionals.&nbsp;You will be based in a locality team where you will work with a variety of children and young people. You will work autonomously and will be responsible for a caseload of children and families.&nbsp; You will support social work&nbsp;professionals by delivering Family Help, listening to families, recording their needs and considering ways in which local resources might help support improvements to their situations.&nbsp;Your primary focus will be to make sure that disabled children are included and achieving their full potential.&nbsp; At times you will support safeguarding activities and will need to be able to demonstrate an understanding of safeguarding approaches for children.&nbsp; Your work will be overseen by a social work professional and you should expect regular, skilled professional supervision.&nbsp;<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Experience of working directly with disabled children and their families.</li><li>Knowledge of the role that social care might play in the lives of disabled children and their families.</li><li>Understanding of policy relating to children and young people with SEND.</li><li>Ability to interview people, record and present information effectively through discussion and in written reports.</li><li>Driving licence and access to a car for work purposes.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Ability to work with complex situations and conflict.</li><li>Ability to assess and record eligible and non-eligible needs using evidenced based practice.</li><li>Knowledge of all aspects of working with disabled children and young people and different stages in their development.</li><li>Experience in multi-agency working.</li></ul> This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference every day, empowering children and families to overcome challenges and achieve their goals. You’ll enjoy the independence to shape your work while being part of a collaborative, supportive team that values your contribution. Comprehensive training and ongoing development ensure you have the tools and confidence to succeed.&nbsp;We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.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:leanne.kearney@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">leanne.kearney@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: tbc w/c 15th DecemberBenefits 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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Family Practitioner - 0-25 Disability Team

Job Title: Recycling Centre Operative Starting Salary: £27,231 progressing to £27,661 Hours: 40 Location: Hertfordshire - Rickmansworth Directorate: Growth &amp; EnvironmentThis role will include working every weekend<h4>About the team</h4>Hertfordshire County Council is made up of over 8500 talented, passionate, and caring individuals across Adult Care Service, Child Care Service, Community Protection, Environment &amp; Transport, Public Health, Central Resources, and Sustainable Growth.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>Whichever part of HCC and whichever role you join us in you will be certain that the role that you do will play a significant part in achieving our goals.Our Recycling Centre service team are looking for self-motivated individuals to work alongside us to achieve our vision to increase recycling rates and divert waste from landfill in Hertfordshire.<h4>About the role</h4>All training is provided including but not limited to First Aid, Fire Marshall, Manual Handling and Plant. You could progress within the team if that is something that you strive to do.The duties include:<ul><li>Show and help service users put their waste in the correct areas as appropriate.</li><li>Check permits for vans and trailers and check for certain types of waste.</li><li>Ensure that the waste streams do not get mixed up.</li><li>Maintain a clean and tidy work environment.</li><li>Look for ways to improve customer service and recycling rates.</li><li>Compaction of waste through use of JCB’s and compactors (training provided)</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Are you an enthusiastic team player, who wants to join an established team to ensure site operations exceed the standards required.Do you have a proven track record of delivering excellent customer service with the ability to remain calm under pressure you will be tasked in advising residents on how to dispose of their waste, whilst working safely. This role involves working in all types of weather conditions and experience of working under prolonged periods of sustained physical effort would be advantage.This job role is within the Operational Services, level OPS4 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Operational servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Lorna.stump@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Lorna.stump@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Please be aware this is an ongoing advert; interviews will be arranged as and when.Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a 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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Recycling Centre Operative

Job Title: Senior Site Operative Starting Salary: £27,231 progressing to £28,547 Hours: 40.0 Location: Hertfordshire - Royston Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Growth &amp; Environment<h4>About the team</h4>Hertfordshire County Council is made up of over 8500 talented, passionate, and caring individuals across Adult Care Service, Child Care Service, Community Protection, Environment &amp; Transport, Public Health, Central Resources, and Sustainable Growth.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>Whichever part of HCC and whichever role you join us in you will be certain that the role that you do will play a significant part in achieving our goals.Our Recycling Centre service team are looking for self-motivated individuals to work alongside us to achieve our vision to increase recycling rates and divert waste from landfill in Hertfordshire.<h4>About the role</h4>As a Senior Site Operative you will be:<ul><li>Acting as the Senior Operative on site, instructing and mentoring operatives when the Site Manager is on leave.</li><li>Responsible for the safe opening and closing of site.</li><li>Manage all documentation for the site both paper form and computerised in the site managers absence.</li><li>Show and help service users put their waste in the correct areas as appropriate.</li><li>Check permits for vans and trailers and check for certain types of waste.</li><li>Ensure that the waste streams do not get mixed up.</li><li>Maintain a clean and tidy work environment.</li><li>Look for ways to improve customer service and recycling rates.</li><li>Compaction of waste through use of JCB’s and compactors (training provided)</li><li>Opportunity to be part of the staff engagement group.</li><li>Manage and implement trials for new waste streams and improvements to the service.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>We’ll need you to have a proven track record of delivering excellent customer service and be able to ensure work is carried out to a high standard. With highly developed interpersonal skills you will be confident in advising residents of how to dispose of their waste. Ability to remain calm under pressure, work safely and follow procedures.&nbsp; Be able to maintain a high level of service in all weather conditions.&nbsp; Have experience of working under prolonged periods of sustained physical effort.&nbsp; Be able to support and manage a team of operatives.&nbsp;Be the first aider and fire marshal on site.All training is provided including but not limited to First Aid, Fire Marshall, Manual Handling and Plant. Opportunity to progress within the team.&nbsp;This job role is within the Operational Services, level OPS5 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Operational services<h4>Field6</h4>To hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Yvonne.Tobolewski@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Yvonne.Tobolewski@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;for an informal discussion about the role.This is an ongoing advert and interviews will take place on a rolling basis.Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.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 Site Operative

Job Title: Family Practitioner - Family Safeguarding Starting Salary: £34,433 progressing to £37,280 pa Hours: 37.0 Location: Stevenage with travel in the East of Hertfordshire Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>Within our Children’s Services, continuous improvement is part of our DNA – we are always looking for how we can do things better to achieve positive outcomes for our children, young people and families.We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic, and committed individual to be a Family Practitioner. This position will be based in Family Safeguarding East.<h4>About the role</h4>Family Practitioners deliver parenting programmes and support children and young people who meet the defined criteria for a Child in Need assessment and support.Each Family Practitioner will an agreed number of children and families assigned to them under the close guidance, direction, support and oversight of the Team Manager and Consultant Social Worker.&nbsp;Working closely with the children, parents, extended family and partner agencies,&nbsp; you will contribute to the development of the overall service as part of each team.In this varied role which will see you:<ul><li>Visit children and families to gather information about their needs, strengths, wishes and feelings alongside partner agencies and information already held.</li><li>Complete genograms, ecomaps and chronologies with families to inform assessment and support networks.</li><li>Gather and analyse information in partnership with parents and carers from non-resident parents, extended family and partner agencies.</li><li>Utilise assessment and intervention tools to assess needs and strengths as well as motivate, strengthen and support families through change.</li><li>Compile and analyse all the information gathered within a Child and Family Assessment/Family Safeguarding Parenting programme and develop a recommended plan alongside the family and your line manager.</li><li>Ensure that the work you undertake with families is recorded in an accurate and timely way onto the children’s electronic case records (LCS).</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>We are looking for candidates who meet the below essential criteria:<ul><li>Previous working experience where interaction with children and families has been a major part of the role i.e. Teaching assistants, youth support workers, nursery workers, Children’s Practitioners, s, family centre workers etc.</li><li>A working knowledge of safeguarding thresholds would be helpful but training will be given.</li><li>An ability to relay accurate information/concerns in a timely and sensitive way.</li><li>The drive, passion and flexibility to offer families a high-quality service.</li><li>Secure knowledge and the confidence to recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns and issues.</li><li>Ability to collate and analyse information to produce high quality assessments, action plans and reports with support from the Team CSW and Manager.</li><li>Full UK driving licence and access to vehicle.</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC9 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Debbie.OBrien@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Debbie.OBrien@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: w/c 15/12 to be confirmedBenefits 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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We are seeking an adaptable and proactive analyst to join our Service Desk team in April 2026, providing customer focused first line IT technical support to agreed service levels in a hybrid working environment. This permanent opportunity is available to those who already have experience in IT support or working in a Service Desk environment.
The successful&nbsp;applicant will be responsible for carrying out duties directed by the Service Support and Finance Lead and Service Delivery Manager, which include 1st line support via email or phone calls, creating support tickets, first line fixes, completing basic script/process driven tasks alongside assistance with desktop support and a wide range of projects.
Interviews are currently scheduled for between 22nd and 29th January 2026.
Please note should sufficient applications be received prior to the closing date, we may close the role for applications early.
Chelmsford City Council is committed to safeguarding vulnerable groups and expects all employees to share this commitment and have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services. The Council's Safer Recruitment process contains pre-employment checks which includes safeguarding training, obtaining references and ensuring compliance with Disclosure and Barring Service process.

Service Support Analyst Level 1

Job Title: Assistant Locality Manager Starting Salary: £34,433 progressing to £37,280 per annum Hours: 37 Location: Borehamwood Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Adult Care Services<h4>About the team</h4>We have exciting opportunity at Borehamwood and Cranborne Place Day Services. We are currently seeking a highly motivated and committed individual to join our management team. In this role, you will be working across two services and in a highly supportive team, in which your motivation and strategic planning ability will be vital.&nbsp; We support adults with learning disabilities and provide experiences and opportunities designed in collaboration with the people we support with a can-do attitude, building positive relationships, maintaining or improving their independence and developing a sense of belonging. Our team is collaborative, supportive, and committed to continuous improvement. We value each member’s contribution and encourage innovation in how we deliver care working alongside the people we support.<h4>About the role</h4>The Day Service Assistant Locality Manager will help lead the team to ensure we provide a high-quality day opportunities and work placements to the people we support. They will support the Deputy Locality Manager to achieve this, through robust quality monitoring to ensure legal and regulatory compliance, financial stability through effective budgeting and financial management, whilst providing hands on supervision and management.We are looking for professional, creative, positive and passionate person to help provide support in our Day Services across Hertfordshire.  We are a progressive and aspirational team and wish to provide Therapeutic and purposeful opportunities to those that live within Hertfordshire.Hertfordshire Day Services offer opportunities for people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, age related conditions, mental health problems and other special needs to live, learn and work with others of all abilities in an atmosphere of mutual care and respect.<h4>About you</h4>We’re looking for someone with energy and drive to help lead our in-house day services through an exciting period of change. You’ll work closely with colleagues across the County Council, using your problem-solving skills and creativity to guide and support your team. Strong communication, IT skills, and the ability to think on your feet are key, along with a willingness to learn and help others grow. If you’re ready to build trust, share ideas, and make a real difference in a dynamic, forward-thinking service, we’d love to hear from you.Essential:<ul><li>Health and Social Care RQF Level 4 or the ability to meet requirement to complete RQF Level 4 (if not already held)</li><li>A minimum of 1 year experience working in a social care or related setting (e.g., education or health)</li><li>A good standard of numeracy, literacy and IT skills&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 Health and Social Care Services, level HSC9 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:nicole.woodgate@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">nicole.woodgate@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: week commencing 15 December 2025Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Assistant Locality Manager

Job Title: Adolescent Practitioner Starting Salary: £34,434 progressing to £37,280 per annum Hours: 37.0 Location: Hertfordshire Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>If you are passionate about working with children, young people and their families, working as a team to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you!Family is at the heart of our work in Hertfordshire. Our goal is to support children and young people in care to reunite with their families where it’s safe and in their best interests. The Family Safeguarding Children in Care (FSCIC) Phase 2 Team, part of the Family Safeguarding Service, was launched in 2022 to extend our successful Family Safeguarding model into the Children Looked After Service. Following its success, it is now a core part of our work. Our multi-disciplinary team uses Motivational Interviewing to help parents make positive changes. We bring together specialists in mental health, substance misuse, domestic abuse, neurodiversity, and trauma, alongside social workers, adolescent practitioners, and life coaches. We provide intensive, trauma-informed support for young people aged 10–18 who are at risk of entering care, returning home after family breakdown, or facing exploitation and complex mental health challenges. Learn more about Hertfordshire’s Family Safeguarding model: <a href="http://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/familysafeguarding&amp;nbsp" target="_blank">www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/familysafeguarding&amp;nbsp</a>;<h4>About the role</h4>You will work directly with parents/carers and children who are in care/at the edge of care, to achieve agreed goals through coaching, parenting intervention and applying relationship-based practice.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Work directly with children and young people aged 10 years old and above and their families.</li><li>Be skilled and experienced in supporting them to manage intrafamilial and extra familial risks, including criminal and sexual child exploitation.</li><li>Engage effectively with vulnerable and challenging young people who are in care/at the edge of care.</li><li>Use skills including coaching, parenting intervention and applying relationship-based practice to support them to live at home with their families.</li><li>Work alongside multi-disciplinary experts and be trained in Motivational Interviewing, a counselling approach that creates confidence in parents to change their behaviours that cause harm.</li><li>Through working intensively with children, young people and their carers and people who are of significance to them, you will need to manage high levels of challenge and work with resistance. Build positive relationships with children, young people and their families based on their individual needs; responding to their heritage, neuro diversity, learning style and how they self-identify.</li><li>Make referrals to other professionals in the team such as recovery workers, healthy relationship workers and psychological therapists.</li><li>Record all of your work in our case management system, ensuring that case records are accurate and up to date.</li><li>Develop positive relationships with professionals and partner agencies to ensure that children and families receive the best possible service at the right time.</li><li>Work flexibly to respond to the needs of the children, young people and families, being guided by the times they need support, including the need to work in the evenings and weekends.</li></ul>Work pattern:We offer flexibility to ensure families get the support they need. This role includes some evening and weekend work within extended service hours (weekdays 9am–10pm, weekends 2pm–10pm), which will involve working approximately 1 evening a week and 1 weekend day a month.<h4>About you</h4>No formal qualifications are required for the role, you will receive Motivational Interviewing training, NVR training and ARC training.Previous experience of working with children and families is desirable.Essential:<ul><li>Experience and understanding of case management including assessment, action planning and reviews</li><li>Experience of planning, delivering and evaluating support activities for and with young people and their carers</li><li>Knowledge of the issues affecting young people at risk of Child Exploitation</li><li>Knowledge and understanding of Equality and Diversity Issues</li><li>Knowledge of child development and adolescents, social, emotional and mental health needs.</li><li>Ability to engage effectively with vulnerable and challenging young people in a variety of settings and to achieve positive outcomes with them</li><li>Full driving Licence and regular access to a vehicle.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies relating to this service user group.</li><li>Relevant professional qualification in Youth/Community work, Social Care, Health or Education.</li></ul>This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative and passionate team who are achieving real change and positive outcomes for children in care and families of Hertfordshire.We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC9 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Joanne.Marsh@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Joanne.Marsh@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: 13th &amp; 14th January 2026Benefits 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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Adolescent Practitioner

Job Title: Life Coaches Starting Salary: £34,434 progressing to £37,280 per annum per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37.0 Location: Countywide Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>If you are passionate about working with children, young people and their families, working as a team to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you! Family is at the heart of our work in Hertfordshire. Our goal is to support children and young people in care to reunite with their families where it’s safe and in their best interests. The Family Safeguarding Children in Care (FSCIC) Phase 2 Team, part of the Family Safeguarding Service, was launched in 2022 to extend our successful Family Safeguarding model into the Children Looked After Service. Following its success, it is now a core part of our work. Our multi-disciplinary team uses Motivational Interviewing to help parents make positive changes. We bring together specialists in mental health, substance misuse, domestic abuse, neurodiversity, and trauma, alongside social workers, adolescent practitioners, and life coaches. We provide intensive, trauma-informed support for young people aged 10–18 who are at risk of entering care, returning home after family breakdown, or facing exploitation and complex mental health challenges. Learn more about Hertfordshire’s Family Safeguarding model: <a href="http://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/familysafeguarding" target="_blank">www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/familysafeguarding</a><h4>About the role</h4>We have several exciting opportunities to join our newly formed hub, bringing together the Reunification Team and Edge of Care Team.In this role, you’ll work directly with parents of children in care or at risk of entering care, helping them achieve positive change through coaching, parenting interventions, and relationship-based practice. You’ll receive specialist training in Non-Violent Resistance and be part of a service that values professional growth and development.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Work directly with children and young people (10+) and their families to achieve agreed goals through coaching, parenting interventions, and relationship-based practice.</li><li>Conduct weekly home visits to support progress and improve outcomes.</li><li>Develop expertise in non-violent resistance to address challenging behaviours linked to trauma, such as aggression, self-harm, and substance misuse.</li><li>Deliver interventions through individual and group sessions, promoting positive relationships and de-escalation strategies.</li><li>Provide practical support, including housing applications, benefit claims, and establishing routines.</li><li>Facilitate sessions that strengthen parent-child connections and offer constructive feedback.</li><li>Make referrals to specialist colleagues and partner agencies as needed.</li><li>Maintain accurate case records and attend relevant meetings.</li><li>Build strong professional relationships to ensure timely, effective support for families.</li><li>Work flexibly, including evenings and weekends, to meet the needs of children and families.</li></ul>We offer flexibility to ensure families get the support they need. This role includes some evening and weekend work within extended service hours (weekdays 9am–10pm, weekends 2pm–10pm), which will involve working approximately 1 evening a week and 1 weekend day a month. <h4>About you</h4>There are no formal qualifications are required for the role, and you will receive Motivational Interviewing training, NVR training and ARC training.&nbsp;Essential:<ul><li>Experience and understanding of case management including assessment, action planning and reviews.</li><li>Experience of planning, delivering and evaluating support activities for and with young people and their carers.</li><li>Knowledge of the issues affecting young people at risk of Child Exploitation</li><li>Knowledge and understanding of Equality and Diversity Issues.</li><li>Knowledge of child development and adolescents, social, emotional and mental health needs.</li><li>Ability to engage effectively with vulnerable and challenging young people in a variety of settings and to achieve positive outcomes with them.</li><li>Diving License and access to a vehicle.&nbsp;</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies relating to this service user group.</li><li>Relevant professional qualification in Youth/Community work, Social Care, Health or Education.</li><li>Previous experience of working with children and families.&nbsp;</li></ul> We have several exciting opportunities available for passionate professionals who want to make a real difference for children, young people, and families. As part of our innovative, multi-disciplinary service, you’ll help shape brighter futures and deliver life-changing support. If you’re ready to take on a rewarding role where every day counts, apply today and be part of something that truly matters.We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC9 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Jenna.Keen@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Jenna.Keen@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: 13th and 14th January 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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Job Title: Participation Worker Starting Salary: £31,536 progressing to £34,433 pa Hours: 37.0 Location: Hertfordshire Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>The Participation Team works to ensure that the voices of children, young people, and families are heard and acted upon at every level. We champion their involvement in shaping individual care plans and influencing wider service development. By building trusted relationships and creating meaningful opportunities for engagement, the team empowers young people and families who access Childrens Services to share their experiences and ideas. Our goal is to turn feedback into positive change, making services more responsive, inclusive, and effective.<h4>About the role</h4>This role is dedicated to advocating the voices of children, young people, and families, ensuring their views shape both individual care planning and broader service development. Working within the Participation Team, you will collaborate with children, young people and families in care, care leavers, and those subject to early help, Child in Need (CiN) and Child Protection (CP) plans.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Engagement &amp; Participation: Lead and support the CHICC (Children in Care Council) and other participation groups. Organise and deliver a variety of projects, events, and activities that engage children and young people across the service.</li><li>Consultation &amp; Influence: Use creative and age-appropriate consultation methods to gather views from a diverse range of children and young people. Ensure their voices are heard in statutory review meetings, including CP and CiN, groups, 1-2-1 visits, telephone consultation and events &amp; activities.</li><li>Community Building: Develop a representative community of young people, reflecting the diversity (e.g. age, disability, ethnicity, placement type).</li><li>Communication: Create and maintain youth-friendly communication tools, including multimedia content, surveys, and film projects. Produce monthly e-bulletins to keep staff informed and engaged with participation work. Make calls part of auditing in practice week, EHCP (Education and Health Care Plans) feedback calls and any other projects the Participation team have.</li><li>Collaboration &amp; Advocacy: Work closely with social workers and other professionals to ensure children and young people’s views are considered in service planning. Attend regional and national events to share best practices and learn from others.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Experience of working with Children, Young People and Families in a group setting.</li><li>Experience of providing high quality services to children, young people and their families.</li><li>Experience of successfully managing project meeting deadlines.</li><li>Demonstrable commitment to diversity and inclusion when working with and obtaining the views of children and families.</li><li>Good written, IT and organisational skills.</li><li>Excellent communication and leadership skills</li><li>Experience of working within a statutory setting with knowledge of the legislation that underpins safeguarding.</li><li>A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Experience of working within social care.</li><li>Experience of Liquid Logic Case Management Systems.</li></ul>In this role, you’ll have the chance to make a lasting impact by ensuring that the voices of children, young people, and families directly influence the services they rely on. Your work will help shape provision across HCC and partner organisations, including health, housing, and education, so that decisions are informed by real lived experiences. With the support of a dedicated team and access to ongoing training, you’ll play a vital part in creating positive change and improving outcomes for those who need it most.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 eitherBrooke Donovan – Team manager <a href="mailto:Brooke.donovan@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Brooke.donovan@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> 07580 744286 or Lauren Penrose – Service Manager <a href="mailto:Lauren.penrose@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Lauren.penrose@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>Interview Date: 17th December in person at our Stevenage offices.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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Participation Worker

Care Support Worker – Help People Live Their Best Lives Every Day Do you love making a difference? Are you the kind of person who brings warmth, energy, and compassion wherever you go? As a Care Support Worker at Peabody, you’ll be a vital part of someone’s journey—helping them live independently, confidently, and joyfully.Whether it’s supporting with daily routines, encouraging hobbies, or simply being a kind presence, you’ll help people feel safe, heard, and empowered. This is a role where your care truly counts—and where every day brings new opportunities to brighten someone’s life.What You’ll Do<ul><li>Support people with personal care, health needs, and daily living tasks</li><li>Help individuals express themselves and make choices that matter to them</li><li>Encourage hobbies, interests, and community activities</li><li>Build strong relationships with families, friends, and professionals</li><li>Keep homes safe, clean, and comfortable</li><li>Work flexibly across services—including evenings, weekends, and overnight shifts</li><li>Maintain accurate records and contribute to reviews and team meetings</li><li>Promote health, safety, and uphold quality standards</li></ul>What You’ll Need<ul><li>A kind heart and a compassionate mindset</li><li>A sense of humour and a resilient attitude</li><li>Great communication skills and a team spirit</li><li>Willingness to work flexibly, including unsociable hours</li><li>Respect for diversity and individual needs</li><li>Ability to maintain accurate records and meet deadlines</li><li>A clean driving licence and access to own vehicle</li><li>Experience in care or support (voluntary or paid) – desirable but not essential</li><li>Care Certificate or NVQ Level 2 in Health &amp; Social Care – desirable but not essential</li></ul>Why Join Us?When you join Peabody, you’re joining a team guided by our values: Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered.What We Offer<ul><li>25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays</li><li>Two paid volunteering days each year</li><li>Flexible benefits scheme and discount portal</li><li>Life assurance at 4x your salary</li><li>Up to 10% pension contribution</li><li>Paid training and development opportunities</li><li>Employee assistance programme</li><li>Staff recognition schemes</li></ul>Please Read Before ApplyingThis role requires an enhanced DBS check.This role follows a 24/7 working pattern, which includes overnight shifts (waking nights and sleep ins), weekends, and bank holidays. You’ll need to be flexible and ready to support people when they need you most.If this sounds like we are right for you and you’d love to be part of Peabody, we’d like to hear from you. Please apply now by submitting an anonymised CV and a short statement explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role.Interviews will take place in person at Ferguson Close, Saffron Walden, CB11 3HY by no later than 9th January 2025.Got questions? Reach out to Felicity Smith, Talent Specialist at felicity.smith<a href="mailto:george.murphy@peabody.org.uk" target="_blank">@peabody.org.uk</a>PLEASE NOTE: As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer





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Peabody

Care Support Worker

Care Support Worker – Help People Live Their Best Lives Every Day Do you love making a difference? Are you the kind of person who brings warmth, energy, and compassion wherever you go? As a Care Support Worker at Peabody, you’ll be a vital part of someone’s journey—helping them live independently, confidently, and joyfully.Whether it’s supporting with daily routines, encouraging hobbies, or simply being a kind presence, you’ll help people feel safe, heard, and empowered. This is a role where your care truly counts—and where every day brings new opportunities to brighten someone’s life.What You’ll Do<ul><li>Support people with personal care, health needs, and daily living tasks</li><li>Help individuals express themselves and make choices that matter to them</li><li>Encourage hobbies, interests, and community activities</li><li>Build strong relationships with families, friends, and professionals</li><li>Keep homes safe, clean, and comfortable</li><li>Work flexibly across services—including evenings, weekends, and overnight shifts</li><li>Maintain accurate records and contribute to reviews and team meetings</li><li>Promote health, safety, and uphold quality standards</li></ul>What You’ll Need<ul><li>A kind heart and a compassionate mindset</li><li>A sense of humour and a resilient attitude</li><li>Great communication skills and a team spirit</li><li>Willingness to work flexibly, including unsociable hours</li><li>Respect for diversity and individual needs</li><li>Ability to maintain accurate records and meet deadlines</li><li>A clean driving licence and access to own vehicle</li><li>Experience in care or support (voluntary or paid) – desirable but not essential</li><li>Care Certificate or NVQ Level 2 in Health &amp; Social Care – desirable but not essential</li></ul>Why Join Us?When you join Peabody, you’re joining a team guided by our values: Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered.What We Offer<ul><li>25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays</li><li>Two paid volunteering days each year</li><li>Flexible benefits scheme and discount portal</li><li>Life assurance at 4x your salary</li><li>Up to 10% pension contribution</li><li>Paid training and development opportunities</li><li>Employee assistance programme</li><li>Staff recognition schemes</li></ul>Please Read Before ApplyingThis role requires an enhanced DBS check.This role follows a 24/7 working pattern, which includes overnight shifts (waking nights and sleep ins), weekends, and bank holidays. You’ll need to be flexible and ready to support people when they need you most.If this sounds like we are right for you and you’d love to be part of Peabody, we’d like to hear from you. Please apply now by submitting an anonymised CV and a short statement explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role.Interviews will take place in person at Elm Tree Court, Colchester Road, Halstead, CO9 2ET by no later than 9th January 2025. Got questions? Reach out to Felicity Smith, Talent Specialist at felicity.smith<a href="mailto:george.murphy@peabody.org.uk" target="_blank">@peabody.org.uk</a>PLEASE NOTE: As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer





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Job Title: SfYP My Future Coach Starting Salary: £31,537 progressing to £34,434 per annum pay award pending 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. The work with the young people will be mainly face to face, as will the work with providers, colleges, employers and third sector organisations. 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.In Hertfordshire, we have developed the ‘My Future Programme’, which has been designed to support young people with EHCPs to progress through education, out of college and into adulthood.&nbsp; The programme is delivered by SfYP in partnership with all four Hertfordshire colleges.&nbsp;We are currently looking to recruit a full time Coach, to work with the colleges in the South &amp; West of the county. The key role of the Coach is to provide transition coaching assistance to young people with SEND who are moving on from college, into the next phase of their lives, 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></ul><ul><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.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 Tracy Noble at <a href="mailto:tracy.noble@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">tracy.noble@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>.Interview Date:21st December 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: Childrens Practitioner - Family Safeguarding Starting Salary: £34,433 progressing to £37,280 pa Hours: 37.0 Location: Stevenage Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>We have an exciting opportunity to join strong, motivated and passionate teams and contribute to the amazing work that we do with children, young people and their families.Our Family Safeguarding Teams are multi-disciplinary teams consisting of social workers, domestic abuse, substance misuse and mental health workers, working together to tackle the root causes of risk in families. We work with Child Protection, Child in Need cases, PLO (Public Law Outline), children subject to care proceedings and children looked after.<h4>About the role</h4>As a Children’s Practitioner you will be supporting social workers within the team to undertake identified pieces of work, working directly with children and parents, to achieve positive change. You will have the opportunity to undertake creative pieces of work that truly contribute to positive outcomes for children, young people, and their families. You will work closely with social workers and multi-agency partners (health, education, police, probation service, CGL to name a few ) to evoke change and support families to keep their children safe.You will be working in a fast-paced environment, working as part of a busy safeguarding team. You will need to have good organisational skills and time management and the ability to take a proactive approach to the work that you do. You will need to be motivated, committed, and have the confidence and initiative to work independently when required.You will use direct work tools creatively to support children and young people and work alongside social workers completing parenting interventions, direct work with children, attending meetings, home visits, school visits, alongside many other safeguarding interventions.<ul><li>Children’s Practitioners work directly with children and their parents.</li><li>They provide support to Social Workers to undertake identified pieces of work. Other responsibilities will include:</li><li>Attend Core Group Meetings and Child in Need Meetings and contribute to developing, supporting and monitoring of SMART plans.</li><li>Undertake direct work with children and families.</li><li>Attend and participate in Group Case Supervision and contribute to reflecting on progress in improving outcomes for children.</li><li>Supervise contact and undertake observations between parent and their children. Support Social Workers to complete Family Safeguarding Intervention Programme and Parenting Assessments.</li><li>Be part of a Team Duty Rota as required.</li><li>Support parents/carers/young people’s attendance at appointments, access to benefits etc.</li><li>Support requests for placements, finances and support packages via brokerage.</li><li>Ensuring the work, you undertake with families is recorded in an accurate and timely way onto the child/ren’s electronic case records and Workbook (LCS).</li><li>To respect confidentiality and explain to parents/carers when there is need to share information with others in order to protect children.</li><li>Develop positive relationships with professionals and partner agencies to ensure that children and families receive the best possible service at the right time.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Although there are no specific qualifications needed for this role, the following skills and experience is required:<ul><li>Experience of working directly with children.</li><li>Effective communication skills in working with children, their parents/carers and partner agencies.</li><li>Excellent organisation skills and time management.</li><li>IT skills including electronic recording keeping.</li><li>An understanding of safeguarding/risk.</li><li>An ability to relay accurate information/concerns in a timely way.</li><li>Ability to work independently alongside being a team player.</li></ul>You will need to be able to drive and hold a current driving licence.You will have access to a wide range of exciting training and development opportunities to further develop your existing skills. If you are passionate about working with children, young people and their families to make a difference and enjoy working as part of a team, we would be happy 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&nbsp;Health and Social Care Services, level HSC9&nbsp;job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Debbie.OBrien@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Debbie.OBrien@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: 12th DecemberBenefits 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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Childrens Practitioner - Family Safeguarding

<h4>Field1</h4>Job Title: Assistant Locality Manager Starting Salary: £34,433 progressing to £37,280 per annum Hours: 37 Location: Green Hills Day Service,&nbsp;Hemel Hempstead Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Adult Care Services<h4>About the team</h4>At Greenhills Day Service, we offer a Vibrant and enabling service to support adults with Physical disabilities, acquired brain injury/disability, neurological conditions, neuro divergence and long-term degenerative health conditions. We provide experiences and opportunities designed in collaboration with the people we support with a can-do attitude, building positive relationships, maintaining or improving their independence and developing a sense of belonging. Our team is collaborative, supportive, and committed to continuous improvement. We value each member’s contribution and encourage innovation in how we deliver care working alongside the people we support.We have a close relationship with Dacorum Day Service which is in our locality.<h4>About the role</h4>The Day Service Assistant Locality Manager will help lead the team to ensure we provide a high-quality day opportunities and work placements to the people we support. They will support the Deputy Locality Manager to achieve this, through robust quality monitoring to ensure legal and regulatory compliance, financial stability through effective budgeting and financial management, whilst providing hands on supervision and management.We are looking for professional, creative, positive and passionate person to help provide support in our Day Services across Hertfordshire.  We are a progressive and aspirational team and wish to provide Therapeutic and purposeful opportunities to those that live within Hertfordshire.Hertfordshire Day Services offer opportunities for people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, age related conditions, mental health problems and other special needs to live, learn and work with others of all abilities in an atmosphere of mutual care and respect.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Health and Social Care RQF Level 4 or the ability to meet requirement to complete RQF Level 4 (if not already held)</li><li>A minimum of 1 year experience working in a social care or related setting (e.g., education or health)</li><li>A good standard of numeracy, literacy and IT skills</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC9 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:jacqueline.antoine@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">jacqueline.antoine@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: week commencing 15 December 2025Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Job Title: Adolescent Practitioner - SASH Starting Salary: £34,433 progressing to £37,280 pa per annum Hours: 37.0 Location: Stevenage (base) covering East Herts Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the role</h4>You will work directly with children and their families requiring support, help or protection, to navigating challenging and difficult situations that may be occurring in their lives. You will be responsible for organising and coordinating the Team Around the Family using the Common Assessment Framework. You may also be required to work alongside Social Workers to complete pieces of work with children or families who are being supported under the legal frameworks of Child In Need, Child Looked After and Child Protection.As an Adolescent Practitioner you will provide support and help to:-<ul><li>Children aged 16 – 17 years old who are at risk of or have experienced homelessness.</li><li>Children aged 11 – 17 at risk of significant harm due to extra familial harm including but not limited to exploitation, serious youth violence, modern slavery, and trafficking.</li><li>Children aged 11 – 17 at risk of being accommodated by the Local Authority due extra – familial concerns.</li><li>Children aged 11 – 17 who require additional support following an admission to a Tier 4 Adolescent Mental Health facility</li></ul> Multi agency working is essential to enhancing support and improving outcomes for the children and families that we work with consequently you will work closely with other professionals to ensure that children and families that we work with receive the right response and an effective service.You will be expected to undertake comprehensive assessments, implement and coordinate action plans, and will have a number of children and families assigned to you, who you will complete direct interventions with.The post will require the successful candidate to build relationships with children, and their families based on their individual needs, responding to their heritage, neuro diversity, learning style and self-identity enabling them to achieve positive change and be safe.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>An understanding of the child first / child focused approach and have the ability to build positive relationships with children and parent/carers.</li><li>Ability to meaningfully engage and communicate effectively with children as well as a range of individuals including parent/carers, victims, wider professionals and external agencies.</li><li>Self-motivated and able to organise and effectively manage own workload.</li><li>Experience of dealing with conflict and problem solving.</li><li>Experience of contributing to multi-agency meetings.</li><li>Strong IT, organisation and communication skills to record and maintain confidential and accurate records on both case management systems and Excel spreadsheets, coproduce intervention plans, reports and correspondence.</li><li>You will be required to travel, so a driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.</li><li>Experience and a sound knowledge of relevant legislation and policies relating to children and their families within a social care setting.</li></ul>This is an incredible opportunity to make a real difference in children’s lives at a critical time. As an Adolescent Practitioner, you will be on the front line, helping children navigate challenges, make safer choices, and find a path towards a brighter future.Your work will directly impact not only the children you support, but also their families and the wider community. If you are passionate about shaping young lives and have the drive to inspire change, this is a role where you can truly make a positive impact and leave a lasting legacy.This job role is within the&nbsp;Health and Social Care Services, level HSC9&nbsp;job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Charlotte.Opie-Greer@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Charlotte.Opie-Greer@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: 9th December in person at our Stevenage offices.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>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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We are currently looking to attract an ambitious and confident Planner, capable of leading on a wide range of applications, to join our Development Management team as a Senior Planning Officer.
The successful applicant will have relevant Planning qualifications and eligibility for membership of the RTPI, if not already a member. The postholder will be a relatively experienced individual practiced in working within Development Management and dealing with complex schemes.
The postholder will be a strong team player and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills with excellent attention to detail. They will be able to work flexibly on a wide range of tasks both independently and as part of a team to help us continue to deliver our Councillors‘ and residents‘ high expectations.
Chelmsford's proximity to London ensures continuous development pressures. In addition to the 2000+ planning applications that we receive annually, we are working with partners to assess National Strategic Infrastructure Projects, including powerline and solar projects. The review of Chelmsford’s Local Plan is at an advanced stage with a view to adoption in late 2026 and this sets out new proposed sites for strategic and local developments. The Chelmsford Garden Community is a growing development of 10,000 new homes and employment sites delivering new neighbourhoods, schools, parks and rail/bus/cycle connections. A second Garden Community to the East of Chelmsford is also proposed through the review of the Local Plan. If you are ambitious for new opportunities and have a can-do approach to finding solutions, we would love to receive an application from you!
The successful applicant will be required to work 37 hours per week.
Please note should sufficient applications be received prior to the closing date, we may close the role for applications early.
Find out more about Chelmsford and Working for the City Council by viewing our Uncover Your Potential brochure above.
Chelmsford City Council is committed to safeguarding vulnerable groups and expects all employees to share this commitment and have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services. The Council's Safer Recruitment process contains pre-employment checks which includes safeguarding training, obtaining references and ensuring compliance with Disclosure and Barring Service process.
To view further details for this role including a job description, please click the link on the attachments section.

Senior Planning Officer

Job Title: Virtual School 16+ Personal Adviser Starting Salary: £38,220 progressing to £41,771 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37.0 Location: Countywide Contract Type:&nbsp;Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>You will join the Virtual School, within Hertfordshire Children’s Services, who support a broad range of Children Looked After (CLA), Care Leavers and Children with a Social Worker (CWSW).This specific role sits within our 16+ service, in a small team of specialist, highly experienced practitioners, who focus on engaging and supporting CLA into and through education, employment and training.We work closely with education providers both in and outside of Hertfordshire, as well as our specialist social care service and accommodation providers.Our goal is to ensure the best possible outcomes for an ever-evolving cohort of vulnerable young people who are currently being supported by HCC as Looked After Children.This is an established role within the 16+ Virtual School team.<h4>About the role</h4>The successful applicant will be required to:<ul><li>Engage effectively with and provide support for a caseload of 16+ looked after young people and care leavers, determined by negotiation with your manager to identify and support overcoming barriers to personal development, learning and work, particularly during periods of transition (including from statutory school to post-16 education).</li><li>Work to agreed targets including NEET prevention and reduction; monitoring the progress of looked after young people and care leavers on your caseload through regular review, recording data on relevant management information systems to appropriate timescales and standards, producing reports including at least ‘good’ PEPs and correspondence as required.</li><li>Engage effectively in multi-agency working to develop collaborative relationships with relevant staff in a range of agencies including schools (during Y11 transition), social care, Service for Young People, Special Education Needs &amp; Disability (SEND) teams, colleges and training providers to support meeting the individualised targets for a looked after young person or care leaver.</li><li>Deliver high quality Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance to assist looked after young people and care leavers in making successful transitions.</li><li>Work with looked after young people and care leavers’ family members, carers and key workers, to enable them to contribute to effectively target support towards full engagement with EET.</li><li>Participate in the development of the Virtual School by contributing to working groups, reviewing and revising policies and procedures, attending staff meetings and conferences, being responsible for continual professional development and looking at how the service can improve further.</li><li>Actively participate in the Performance Development process to meet agreed quality standards.</li></ul> <h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Successful experience of engaging with a wide range of vulnerable young people in an EET context, including those who face barriers to progression in learning.</li><li>Ability to work independently, and in a variety of formal and informal environments, demonstrating a pro-active approach to problem solving.</li><li>A working understanding of the issues facing all young people, a commitment to equality and diversity (particularly in respect of asylum-seeking young people) and the ability to challenge stereotyping and advocate on behalf of young people.</li><li>Ability to assess, prioritise, plan and review with young people and partner agencies, in line with the Hertfordshire County Council Ways of Working policies; including occasional evening, weekend and residential delivery.</li><li>A strong knowledge of programmes of study for Further Education learners, ideally including those studying on ESOL and vocational education pathways.</li><li>A driving license and access to vehicle, in order to travel independently at all times both in and on occasion outside of Hertfordshire.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>A working understanding of the needs of looked after young people and care leavers, including the challenges posed by, and legislation in respect of, leaving care.</li><li>Qualifications at Level 4 or above and/or significant professional experience in post-16 Education, Careers Information, Advice and Guidance or fields related to working with vulnerable young people would be a distinct advantage.</li><li>Evidence of previous experience of working with young people from a variety of backgrounds is highly desirable, ideally including those who would be considered vulnerable and/or care experienced.</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 COM10 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Community servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact John Brady (<a href="mailto:john.brady@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">john.brady@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>)Interview Date: 19th December 2025Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Chelmsford City Council is looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our Housing Standards Team. The role involves handling housing complaints, licensing and inspection of Houses in Multiple Occupation, which includes the assessment of conditions and property management against minimum legal standards. This is an exciting time to get involved with this area of work with the long-awaited Renters Rights Act being introduced, which will see significant changes in how the private rented sector is regulated.
The successful applicant will develop a detailed understanding of the various financial support associated with tackling cold homes and fuel poverty and become our key officer in helping local residents access relevant funding as well as supporting the day to day enforcement work of the team and undertaking a range of work relating to empty properties in the District.
The post holder will have an excellent eye for detail, a logical problem-solving approach and the ability to provide the highest standards of customer service and strong communication and organisational skills to manage a diverse and demanding workload. Applicants should be willing to learn to help develop a sound knowledge of housing legislation with full support from the team.
A full driving licence is required for this post and the nature of the work means that you will need to undertake some activities outside normal office hours.
Interviews are currently scheduled for the 5th January 2025.
Please note should sufficient applications be received prior to the closing date, we may close the role for applications early.
Find out more about Chelmsford and Working for the City Council by viewing our Uncover Your Potential brochure above. &nbsp;
Chelmsford City Council is committed to safeguarding vulnerable groups and expects all employees to share this commitment and have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services. The Council's Safer Recruitment process contains pre-employment vetting which includes safeguarding training, obtaining references and ensuring compliance with the Disclosure and Barring Service process.
To view further details for this role including a job description, please click the link on the attachments section.

Housing Regulatory Officer

Job Title: Specialist Advisory Teacher - Early Years SEND Starting Salary: £32,916 to £51,048 pa pro rata - Hertfordshire locally agreed Teachers Main and Upper Pay Ranges + SEN allowance Hours: 19.5 Location: Hertfordshire - Based in Stevenage with travel predominantly across East Herts, Broxbourne, Welwyn &amp; Hatfield Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>The Early Years SEND team support and promote the development of inclusive practice across schools and settings, ensuring all children and families have access to high quality provision, early intervention and accurate assessment of needs so that all children receive the support they need in order to thrive.The EYs SEND Team work collaboratively and flexibly with colleagues within HCC and local Partnerships, to ensure high quality support/advice is available to meet the SEND needs of children in Early Years Settings.The Early Years Specialist Advisory Teachers work in quadrant teams alongside Early Years Inclusion Specialists, and Inclusion Development Officers. The teams are overseen by an Area Lead Teacher.&nbsp;<h4>About the role</h4>The Early Years Specialist Advisory Teacher working within the Early Years Specialist Development Centre (EYSDC), support families of children aged 0–5 with complex SEND needs across five centres in Hertfordshire, through direct work within the centre, within the child’s home or within Early Years Settings and schools.You will contribute to securing a consistent, coherent and rationale approach to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in line with Hertfordshire’s Special Educational Needs and Disability Strategy, in order to raise standards and actively promote the development of inclusive practice in local schools/settings for children in Early Years. All teachers work within the statutory conditions of employment set out in the current School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document. The duties and responsibilities listed below describe the post as it is at present. The post holder is expected to accept any reasonable alterations that may from time to time be necessary. Key Responsibilities: <ul><li>Deliver intervention sessions in class, at home, and through outreach, supporting children with SEND and their families.</li><li>Provide intensive support for children with complex needs, including modelling strategies and coaching parents and practitioners.</li><li>Plan and facilitate smooth transitions into Early Years settings or schools, ensuring resources and strategies are in place.</li><li>Develop and monitor individual support plans, targets, and interventions to enhance inclusive learning opportunities.</li><li>Advise on adaptations and reasonable adjustments to meet children’s needs and promote high-quality provision.</li><li>Maintain accurate records, contribute to EHCP processes, and support statutory work as required.</li><li>Collaborate with families, settings, and partner agencies to ensure effective, holistic support.</li><li>Assist in delivering and evaluating training for Early Years staff and parents.</li><li>Work flexibly across geographical areas to meet service demands and attend panels, meetings, and reviews as needed.</li></ul>See further details in the attached Job Outline (below)<h4>About you</h4>You will have recent experience supporting children in with SEND in early years settings or the Early Years Foundation Stage in schools or currently work in an advisory service. You also need a thorough knowledge and experience of implementing the SEND Code of Practice. You will have excellent interpersonal skills, work well within a team and be able to work to deadlines. Additional qualifications in SEND would be highly desirable.Essential:<ul><li>Educated to degree level and hold Qualified Teacher Status.</li><li>Minimum five years relevant and successful Early Years classroom teaching experience.</li><li>Able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of relevant high-quality teaching and learning.</li><li>In-depth knowledge and understanding of best practice in relation to meeting the needs of children with SEND.</li><li>Ability to model excellent practice and lead by example.</li><li>Be able to evaluate practice and evidence the impact of interventions.</li><li>Ability to use data and performance measures to evaluate practice, evidence outcomes and identify areas for development.</li><li>Commitment to promoting equal opportunities and diversity.</li><li>Excellent communication and technology (ICT) skills.</li><li>Ability to prioritise work within a multi-professional team reflecting service priorities.</li><li>Able to travel independently – current driving licence and access to a car for work.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Hold relevant additional qualification in a specialist area e.g. Early Years SEND</li><li>Experience working in a variety of Early Years settings e.g PVI, maintained Nursery School, Primary School.</li><li>Experience working in a specialist provision/resource hub/special school.</li><li>Experience of creating and delivering training.</li><li>Experienced in line management, coaching, mentoring or training colleagues.</li></ul> This is an exciting time to join the Early Years SEND Team as we continue to evolve and develop our service to ensure we are delivering an effective and responsive offer. The role will provide excellent career development for those looking to develop their teaching skills in a specialist area. We can offer you a friendly, supportive working environment, a full induction and ongoing professional development in this role.To hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:faye.denheijer@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">faye.denheijer@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: 11th and 12th December Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job outline, to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>We 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 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). 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Mobile Warden Fixed term contract to 31.03.2026 Starting salary £12,292 pa with progression to £13,113 pa through annual increments subject to satisfactory service 2 x 8-hour days per week (8-hour day is followed by a 16-hour standby duty paid as a fixed amount in addition to the salary) Our Mobile Wardens do essential work.They play a key role in delivering an emergencyresponse service to the most vulnerable residents in our community - 24 hours a day, 7 day a week, 365 days per year.Giving peace of mind to service users and to their families, you will join a small but passionate team providing an essential service to our sheltered housing and community alarm clients in the borough of Welwyn Hatfield.You will work your 8-hour day out in the community and the 16-hour standby from home, responding to emergencies as required. You will be the firstresponse in emergencies, reacting quickly to calls and providing advice and guidance, as well as making the necessary calls to the required services and family members.You will need to maintain comprehensive records ensuring all appropriate agencies have up to date information. Above all else, it will be up to you to promote and secure the independence, dignity, security, privacy and wellbeing of all residents that you interact with.This is anactive, responsive role and you will need to prioritise your workload and be able to make clear decisions sometimes in difficult circumstances. We are looking for someone who is calm and empathetic and who canrespond positively and proactively to sometimes challenging situations. If youfeel you can make a difference, this could be the role for you. Due to the nature of the job, it is essential that you have a current driving licence and use of a car.The post is subject to a DBS check. The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential in this post. We offer an attractive working environment in the heart of Welwyn Garden City, with close transport links and amenities.We offer flexible working for that work life balance, health and wellbeing events, cycle to work scheme and a discount for a local sport provider. We provide 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 – Career</a>s 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 7 December 2025 Remote assessments will be held on 11 December 2025 Interviews will be held on 16 &amp; 19 December 2025 Keywords: Warden, Independent, Care, Vulnerable, Customers, Housing, Support, Social, Customers, Emergencies. Sheltered, Estates, Supported

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council

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Job Title: Data &amp; Financial Compliance Officer Starting Salary: £31,536 progressing to £34,433 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37 Location: Countywide Contract Type:&nbsp;Permanent Directorate: Growth &amp; Environment<h4>About the team</h4>As part of Hertfordshire County Council, Step2Skills adult learning and employment support service (part of Hertfordshire Futures) provides opportunities for adults in Hertfordshire to get involved in learning and employment within the community. We aim to work with people who face barriers to education and employment such as low skills, learning or physical disabilities and mental health conditions as well as delivery of skills and employability programmes to support our residents to advance their careers within some of our high growth and large employment sectors such as Creative, Early Years, Digital and Green industries. Step2Skills is looking for someone with a passion for monitoring and continuously improving the delivery of employment support services for residents of Hertfordshire.&nbsp;You will work in a team who manage the data and financial compliance aspects of the Connect to Work project, which is funded by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). The project is delivered through an in-house team and a network of external delivery partners and aims to support around 5,000 people with disabilities or barriers into sustainable employment opportunities by 2030.<h4>About the role</h4>You will be part of the central Connect to Work&nbsp; project team and report to the Data &amp; Financial Compliance Coordinator, whom you will support in the overall &nbsp;recording, monitoring, tracking and evidencing of delivery partner data. &nbsp;You will be responsible for the preparation of the monthly submissions, identifying missing or incorrectly completed returns and escalating as appropriate any matters of concern, whilst also deputising for the Data &amp; Financial Compliance Coordinator in their absence. Ultimately, you will be helping to ensure that the overall project meets the contractual requirements of the DWP grant agreement.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Experience in a role that includes responsibility for data management, ideally, for 2 years or more.</li><li>Proficient in Excel, able to design workbooks which ensure consistent data entry and present data in a meaningful way, enabling others to interpret information.</li><li>Experience of managing own workload and competing priorities.</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Confidence in calculating performance against established metrics and subsequent financial implications.&nbsp;</li></ul> Desirable:<ul><li>Experience of working on adult employment support projects.</li><li>Experience of working within a contract management team and/or within the public sector.</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 Andy Moloney, Project Manager (<a href="mailto:andy.moloney@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">andy.moloney@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>)&nbsp;or Jo Beazley, Strategy Manager – Employment Support (<a href="mailto:jo.beazley1@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">jo.beazley1@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>) for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: week commencing 15th December 2025Benefits of working for us <h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Team Manager – Learning Disabilities – Lead with Purpose, Empower with Heart Are you a confident leader with a passion for supporting people with learning disabilities? As a Team Manager at Peabody, you’ll guide a team of dedicated support workers to deliver high-quality, personalised services that help our customers live independently, safely, and with dignity.This is a role where your leadership, empathy, and drive will shine. You’ll be the anchor for your team—offering support, solving challenges, and leading service improvements that make a real difference. If you’re ready to lead with kindness and purpose, we’d love to hear from you.What You’ll Do<ul><li>Lead, supervise, and motivate a team of support workers</li><li>Provide regular supervision and model best practice in complex cases</li><li>Oversee assessments, support plans, and reviews to ensure quality care</li><li>Maintain accurate records and monitor performance using digital systems</li><li>Work with external agencies to assess referrals and prioritise support</li><li>Build strong relationships with local services and professionals</li><li>Promote independence, wellbeing, and inclusion for all customers</li><li>Manage safeguarding and risk concerns with confidence and care</li><li>Champion self-advocacy and customer empowerment</li><li>Lead team meetings and contribute to training and development</li></ul>What You’ll Need<ul><li>Experience of providing care support </li><li>Strong leadership and team management skills</li><li>Availability to work unsocial hours i.e. evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays</li><li>Willingness and ability to travel</li><li>Confidence in assessing needs and managing risks</li><li>Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities</li><li>IT skills and attention to detail for record-keeping</li><li>A positive, energetic, and empathetic approach</li><li>Commitment to equality, inclusion, and customer service</li><li>A full UK driving licence and access to your own car</li><li>A satisfactory DBS check (Peabody pays for this)</li></ul>Why Join Us? When you join Peabody, you’re joining a team guided by our values: Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered. What We Offer <ul><li>25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays</li><li>Two paid volunteering days each year</li><li>Flexible benefits scheme and discount portal</li><li>Life assurance at 4x your salary</li><li>Up to 10% pension contribution</li></ul>Please Read Before ApplyingThis role involves travel between sites and working flexibly to meet customer needs, including occasional unsocial hours. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 17th December. Interviews will take place in person at Ferguson Close, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3HY.If this sounds like we are right for you and you’d love to be part of Peabody, we’d like to hear from you. Please apply now by submitting an anonymised CV and a short statement explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role.Got questions? Reach out to Felicity Smith, Talent Specialist at <a href="mailto:felicity.smith@peabody.org.uk" target="_blank">felicity.smith@peabody.org.uk</a>PLEASE NOTE: As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer.





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Team Manager

Job Title: SEND Tribunals Officer Starting Salary: £38,220 progressing to £41,771 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37 Location: Based at Stevenage or Hemel Hempstead, with hybrid working and travel across Hertfordshire Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens ServicesWe are recruiting 3x Tribunals Officers.<h4>About the team</h4>The Tribunals Team manages and co-ordinates the local authority's response to SEND appeals. The team prepares evidence, liaises with professionals and schools, and represents the local authority at hearings. The team also supports service improvement across casework and supports the legal and SEND teams as the administrative hub for Pre-Action Protocols and Judicial Reviews.&nbsp;Our goal is to create a tribunal service that is accessible, transparent, efficient and fair for everyone. You’ll be an essential part of our team, collaborating with parents, carers, young people, schools and other key stakeholders within the SEND statutory and legal framework. You'll join a well-established team, who are always seeking new ways to innovate and improve, and your input will be crucial in shaping the future of our service to meet the evolving needs of our SEND community.<h4>About the role</h4>Are you looking to advance your career and gain valuable experience in legal representation and multi-agency working? This role offers an excellent opportunity to do just that. With support and training, you'll be well-equipped to succeed and contribute to ensuring every child receives the support they need.Your responsibilities will include: <ul><li>Casework: You will ensure high-quality casework is carried out in relation to the cases held, encouraging resolution and reconciliation for appeals received from the Tribunal.</li><li>Representation: You will represent the Local Authority at the Special Educational Needs and Disability First Tier Tribunal.</li><li>Coordination: You will use your negotiation and influencing skills to work with parents, schools, and multi-disciplinary practitioners to seek resolution to the appeal.</li><li>Development: You will develop the multi-agency response to a Tribunal, including creating chronologies, arranging and chairing case planning meetings and other multi-agency meetings, and preparing and collating evidence to support the Local Authority’s position.</li><li>Policy Contribution: You will contribute to the development of policies, procedures, and provisions for children with SEND. This includes staying updated on SEND casework, national legislation changes, and departmental policies, as well as supporting the induction, training, and support of team members.</li><li>Database Management: You will input and maintain 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 in appeal.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>A high level of experience working with families or children in or aligned to SEND with extensive experience of the statutory EHCP process</li><li>A high level of experience working with both internal and external agencies across the SEND Partnership.</li><li>A good working knowledge of the law governing SEND.</li><li>Strong analytical skills.</li><li>Ability to facilitate dialogue, promoting collaboration and resolving disputes through influence and negotiation.</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li><li>Excellent organisation skills and ability to work unsupervised, managing multiple cases to tight deadlines.</li><li>Ability to remain resilient when under pressure while navigating complex issues and challenges.</li><li>Excellent IT skills.</li><li>Ability and willingness to travel across Hertfordshire for meetings as needed.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Experience of advocacy and representing at Tribunals or similar.</li><li>Knowledge of relevant case law.</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the&nbsp;Health and Social Care Services, level HSC10&nbsp;job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact Vanessa Croxford - <a href="mailto:Vanessa.Croxford@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Vanessa.Croxford@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>This is an ongoing advert for a period of time until vacancies are filled. Please apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered.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 Tribunals Officer

Job Title: Senior SEND Tribunals Officer Starting Salary: £42,839 progressing to £47,181 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37 Location: Based at Stevenage or Hemel Hempstead, with hybrid working and travel across Hertfordshire Contract Type:&nbsp;Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>The Tribunals Team manages and co-ordinates the local authority's response to SEND appeals. The team prepares evidence, liaises with professionals and schools, and represents the local authority at hearings. The team also supports service improvement across casework and supports the legal and SEND teams as the administrative hub for Pre-Action Protocols and Judicial Reviews.Our goal is to create a tribunal service that is accessible, transparent, efficient and fair for everyone. You’ll be an essential part of our team, collaborating with parents, carers, young people, schools and other key stakeholders within the SEND statutory and legal framework. You'll join a well-established team, who are always seeking new ways to innovate and improve, and your input will be crucial in shaping the future of our service to meet the evolving needs of our SEND community.<h4>About the role</h4>Are you looking to advance your career and gain valuable experience in legal representation and multi-agency working? This role offers an excellent opportunity to do just that. With comprehensive support and training, you'll be well-equipped to succeed and contribute to ensuring every child receives the support they need.Your responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Lead complex casework: Take responsibility for the most complex appeals and mediations, ensuring robust preparation and representation at SEND Tribunals and Dispute Resolution Meetings.</li><li>Represent the Local Authority: You will represent the Local Authority at the Special Educational Needs and Disability First Tier Tribunal for complex cases</li><li>Drive resolution: Use advanced negotiation and influencing skills to achieve early resolution wherever possible, balancing legal requirements with the needs of families and young people.</li><li>Line management and support: Line-manage and support Tribunal Officers, offering guidance on cases, quality assurance, and professional development</li><li>Shape service delivery: Contribute to policy development, process improvements, and training initiatives to strengthen the effectiveness and consistency of the team</li></ul><ul><li>Collaborate strategically: Build strong relationships with families, professionals, and multi-disciplinary agencies.</li></ul> <h4>About you</h4>Essential<ul><li>Significant knowledge of SEND law and procedures, including Children and Families Act 2014, SEN Code of Practice 2014, Equality Act 2010</li><li>Previous experience managing complex systems and processes within SEND</li><li>Strong negotiation and influencing skills</li><li>Excellent communication skills, with the ability to provide specialist advice empathetically and adapt communication for different audiences</li><li>Highly organised, able to work independently and manage conflicting demands, including ability to plan and organise work across weeks and months, considering wider service impact.</li><li>Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.</li><li>Experience liaising with multi-disciplinary agencies, parents, and carers.</li><li>Understanding of the SEND Service’s political environment.</li><li>Experience of advocacy and representing at Tribunals or similar.</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Line management experience</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the&nbsp;Health and Social Care Services, level HSC11&nbsp;job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact Vanessa Croxford - <a href="mailto:Vanessa.Croxford@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Vanessa.Croxford@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: Wednesday 10th December in our Apsley OfficeBenefits 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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