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Job Title: Service Manager - School Age Statutory SEND Starting Salary: £59,537 progressing to £66,642 per annum pay award pending Hours: 37 per week Base Location: Farnham House, Stevenage with countywide travel required. Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>The School Age Statutory SEND Services was formed in 2024 as part of the councils "Making SEND Everyone’s Business Programme" and now consists of approx. 100 staff.Our service oversees the annual review of these EHCP’s and the associated casework that sits alongside this, including placement sourcing, funding allocations and engagement with parents/carers and education settings.<h4>About the role</h4>The post of Service Manager is responsible for half of the School Age Statutory SEND Service (East or West) with your counterpart responsible for the other half. The School Age Statutory SEND Service is responsible for 9,000+ (May 2025) children and young people with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) who are of statutory school age.A key post that acts as the link between operational managers and the strategic Head of Service, a role the Service Manager also deputises for. You will line manage Casework Managers (who each manage a quadrant of Hertfordshire).&nbsp;The service manager School Age Statutory SEND reports to the Head of School Age Statutory SEND, taking the lead on delivering Hertfordshire’s statutory duties around EHC plan reviews and provision in a way that supports positive outcomes for children, young people and families through effective coproduction and multi-agency working.This role will involve frequent contact with other HCC services as well as external contacts too. Examples of these include Headteachers, SENCo’s, Social Workers, Health commissioners, other Statutory SEND Services and families.This role will see the post holder:<ul><li>Lead on high quality practice for statutory EHCP reviews, aligning to the strategic objectives set for the service, with a particular focus on quality and timeliness.</li><li>Be a subject matter expert and point of escalation within the service for matters relating to SEND. </li><li>Advocate for the interests and wellbeing of children and young people at all times and have clear oversight and understanding of front-line practice, service delivery, systems and feedback from children and families.</li><li>Oversee brokerage activity and top up funding related to EHC plans, including management of related budgets, to ensure effective use of public funds. </li><li>Responsible for effective recruitment, retention, management and development of high quality staff to support annual review processes, ensuring quality and coproduction at every stage of a review. </li><li>Be responsible for building partnership networks with commissioners, partners in social care including the 0 – 25 team and the Virtual School; and therapy services on behalf of school age statutory SEND. </li><li>Ensure high quality arrangements for individual coproduction with families and young people in reviews.</li><li>Support the Head of Service with strategic projects relating to Statutory SEND and act as deputy in their absence.</li><li>Be an accountable member of the SEND leadership team to ensure that high quality service is delivered in a changing landscape.</li></ul> <h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Educated to degree level or equivalent</li><li>Senior leadership experience in a school or local authority</li><li>In depth knowledge of SEND statutory legislation and frameworks, to a skill level that will enable you to advise other managers on matters related to SEND</li><li>Full UK driving licence and regular access to own vehicle</li></ul>&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 HSC14 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Health and social careThis is a role within a developing service, with a mixture of new and experienced staff, including those with lived experience of SEND. The service is on a journey of improvement following our Ofsted visit in 2023 and has made huge strides in achieving our objectives.The role will be instrumental in leading our journey of continuous improvement and have opportunities to lead projects, innovate new ways of working with your fellow managers and develop your leadership and management skills as you oversee a team of approx. 50 indirect reports. To hear more about this opportunity please contact Alistair Hines (<a href="mailto:alistair.hines@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">alistair.hines@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>) for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: 4th JulyBenefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Hertfordshire County Council

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Tenancy Support Officer(Temporary Accommodation)(RP0131)Starting salary £33,363pa with potential progression to £36,301pa on achieving designated skills and experience12 months fixed term contract37 hours per week (hybrid working)Are you someone who enjoys assisting others? Are you able to find solutions for people? If so, this could be the ideal job for you!We are looking for a dedicated and empathetic individual to join our Temporary Accommodation Team.Working as part of a busy Housing Needs Team, across several locations, you will be helping families and vulnerable people whilst they reside in the Council’s temporary accommodation. You will have the knowledge, flexibility and skills to deal with people from different backgrounds and situations.As part of the Temporary Accommodation team, you will assist residents with maintaining their rent payments, making claims for welfare benefits and ensuring income maximisation.Safeguarding vulnerable people is at the heart of the service we provide, and you will be expected to have a sound understanding of safeguarding principals.You will have strong technical and working knowledge of welfare benefits and in particular the processes and entitlements to housing benefit. Part of the role will involve referring to and liaising with partner organisations and to actively participate in statutory and multi-agency case meetings such as professional’s meetings and child protection conference as required.Our customers come from all backgrounds with different life experiences. When they approach us, they are often going through the most stressful time in their life. You will assist them in areas they are struggling and need support with.This team changes lives, and you can be part of that!Applicants will need to have a full driving licence and use of a car as the role involves frequent travel between sites.Our CORE values—Collaborative, Open, Responsible, Excellent—guide everything we do. We value everyone who works with us, no matter what their role is. We are committed to supporting and developing our staff.What the council is really looking for is someone with a true customer focus, an understanding of what great customer service involves and a commitment to delivering outstanding results. If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Dan Parsons Temporary Accommodation Manager on 01707 357618Closing date for applications is 29 June 2025Remote assessments to be held on 7 July 2025Interviews will be held on 14 July 2025 Keywords: welwyn hatfield, housing needs, temporary accommodation, support, safeguarding, welfare.

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council

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About the BoroughSutton is rapidly emerging as a key outer London borough. With big ambitions and a strong sense of community, we are proud of our record of innovation, stability, and collaboration. From the development of the world-leading London Cancer Hub to the regeneration of our High Street, we are shaping a borough that is vibrant, inclusive, and future-focused.About the Service and TeamWe are now looking for an experienced and motivated legal professional to join our senior leadership team as our new Director of Law &amp; Governance (Monitoring Officer). This is a rare and exciting opportunity to take on a pivotal statutory role as part of our growing and innovative borough.About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateAbout the RoleAs our Monitoring Officer, you will be the Council’s lead on governance, legal compliance, and ethical standards. You will work closely with the Chief Executive and the Section 151 Officer to ensure the highest standards of corporate governance and integrity. Our legal services are delivered through the&nbsp;South London Legal Partnership (SLLP), and you will oversee this key relationship, ensuring that the Council continues to receive high-quality, value-for-money legal support.This is a part-time role (approximately three days per week), but it offers a breadth of opportunity and influence that far exceeds its hours. As a key member of the Strategic Leadership Team, you will play a significant role in shaping the Council’s corporate direction and contributing to our most exciting and high-profile initiatives. With lots happening in the borough, you will be directly involved in the regeneration of Sutton’s High Street and the continued development of the London Cancer Hub—projects that are transforming the borough’s future. With London’s local elections on the horizon in May 2026, you will also play a vital role in ensuring robust governance and democratic integrity during this important period.You will be joining a Council with a long-standing, stable political and officer leadership team, where innovation is encouraged. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a flexible, senior leadership role.About YouWe are looking for a&nbsp;qualified solicitor or barrister&nbsp;with a current practising certificate and considerable experience advising senior officers and elected members. You will bring a deep understanding of local government law, governance, and the political landscape, alongside a collaborative and pragmatic approach.You will be someone who thrives in a leadership role, with the ability to influence across the organisation and beyond. You will be comfortable navigating complex legal and ethical issues, and passionate about supporting good governance and democratic accountability.This role offers the chance to make a real difference in a borough that values innovation, partnership, and community. If you are looking for a flexible senior leadership role where you can contribute to exciting, high-impact work while keeping a healthy work-life balance, we would love to hear from you.Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>
<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>
<li>General Council Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li>
<li>Public Health Service Localised Flexi-time Scheme - accrual of up to 5 days per year&nbsp;</li>
<li>Three volunteering days per year in Sutton</li>
<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>
<li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li>
<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>Car parking scheme</li>
<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>
<li>Zip car scheme</li>
<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>
<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>
<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>
</ul>Application ProcessImportantPlease note that GatenbySanderson is working as our Recruitment Partners for this role and managing the end to end recruitment process. For a confidential discussion about your suitability, please contact our recruitment partners at GatenbySanderson:&nbsp;Frazer Thouard&nbsp;(07834 810 743) or&nbsp;Becky Downs&nbsp;(07831 116 336).Please apply online via <a href="https://www.gatenbysanderson.com/job/GSe123364/Director-of-Law--Governance/" target="_blank">this link</a> on GatenbySanderson website outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. &nbsp;Hiring managers are encouraged to ensure that their interview panel is diverse, and representative of a range of protected characteristics, to help remove unconscious bias and ensure candidates are treated fairly during the selection process. Some characteristics may not be obvious, but our panels are diverse wherever possible. We have a number of measures in place to inform and support our approach, including mandatory EDI and unconscious bias training for all staff, safer recruitment training for diverse panel members, engaging with our staff networks and encouraging allyship. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce.Additional InformationWe pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">here.</a> We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a>&nbsp;for right to work guidance.

London Borough of Sutton

Director of Law and Governance

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About the BoroughIn Sutton, there is much for us to be proud of both as a council and as a borough. This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ.&nbsp;Looking ahead, there are plans for the delivery of new homes and new schools and the London Cancer Hub is being developed, while the Council is also seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment.All of this demonstrates a good track record and an authority that is ambitious and set to deliver more improvements for the borough. We've set out our vision for the future of Sutton in our corporate plan - Ambitious for Sutton. This strategic plan will shape the outcomes we achieve, the services we provide, and the impact we have on residents, to make Sutton a great place to live, work and raise a family.Situated in Zone 5, Sutton is less than 30 minutes by train from central London, and south and south west London are easily accessible by public transport. There are 10 train stations which serve key neighbourhoods within the borough providing direct connections to London Victoria, London Bridge, London Blackfriars and St Pancras International. Sutton also has direct rail connections with Epsom, Dorking, Guildford and Horsham, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and West Croydon for the London Overground. There’s also an extensive road network which provides close and easy access to the M25 and M23.About the Service and TeamAdult Social Care is undergoing a significant transformation to address the rising demand for our services. We're implementing wide-ranging changes to improve care for adults and create positive working environments for our staff. We have new leaders and experienced managers who bring innovative ideas to the service and are driving meaningful changes throughout your service delivery. Our goal is to deliver exceptional care that enhances outcomes for our community whilst providing an inclusive, diverse and stable environment for staff to grow their career.Hospital Pathway And Reablement (Start) Service&nbsp;Staff within our hospital team work closely with NHS colleagues to facilitate safe, timely discharge.&nbsp; Their priority is to enable people to return to their own homes, utilising reablement and other services to enable them regain independence.For more information on our new operating model and teams <a href="https://www.sutton.gov.uk/w/adult-social-care-jobs" target="_blank">click here</a>.About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateJoin Adult Social Care as a Social Worker and receive a Welcome Bonus* of £1000 paid in your first month's salary or a Retention Bonus* of £1000 paid for every complete year in service (*subject to pay scale within the grade).&nbsp;We've got an exciting opportunity for you as a Social Worker in Adult Social Care. Our mission is to empower adults to live independently as possible, and we need your expertise to make it happen. This role will challenge you in a dynamic and diverse environment, helping you expand your skills and knowledge in the practice of social care. As a Social Worker working within the Hospital Pathways Team, you will conduct assessments, manage complex cases, and provide high standards of care. Our teams are renowned for its ability to craft outstanding care plans that prioritise the needs and voices of service users, integrating input from various professionals, families/carers, and external agencies to ensure the best outcomes are achieved.Our teams are renowned for its ability to craft outstanding care plans that prioritise the needs and voices of service users, integrating input from various professionals, families/carers, and external agencies to ensure the best outcomes are achieved.&nbsp;&nbsp;Are you ready to take the next step? We are here to support your growth as you begin your career at Suttons Adult Social Care. Apply now and join us as we navigate this journey toward excellence.Our Ideal CandidateThis position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals with outstanding communication skills and a compassionate manner capable of effectively managing high levels of emotional distress. We encourage applications from candidates with experience in adult care and those passionate about delivering person-centred care. You'll join a welcoming, supportive, and energetic team dedicated to providing first class supervision and ongoing professional development opportunities.In addition, we would expect the following from all suitable candidates:<ul>
<li>Qualified Social Worker with current registration with Social Work England and eligibility to work in the UK.&nbsp;</li>
<li>2 years post qualifying experience working in adult services, assessing and supporting individuals with diverse needs and successful completion of their ASYE.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005 as well as social work theories.</li>
<li>Strong assessment, outcome focussed care planning, and risk management skills.</li>
<li>Ability to communicate complex social issues clearly to both patients and professionals.</li>
<li>Ability to plan and coordinate social care plans and aspects of patient discharge.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>For more information about the role and/or an informal conversation, view the Role Profile or contact Keyur Patel, Team Manager Hospital Pathways on <a href="mailto:keyur.patel@sutton.gov.uk" target="_blank">keyur.patel@sutton.gov.uk</a>Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>
<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>
<li>Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li>
<li>Three volunteering days per year in Sutton</li>
<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>
<li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li>
<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>Car parking scheme</li>
<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>
<li>Zip car scheme</li>
<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>
<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>
<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>
</ul>Application ProcessPlease apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application.To support our diversity agenda and reduce the risk of bias in our recruitment activities, our short listing process completely anonymises personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc. Our hiring managers review and short list applications based on the information provided as part of your application as to how well you meet the requirements and criteria for the role, as outlined in the job profile.The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.Additional InformationWe pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">here.</a> We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a>&nbsp;for right to work guidance.#LI-SR

Social Worker Hospital Pathways

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About the BoroughIn Sutton, there is much for us to be proud of both as a council and as a borough. This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ.&nbsp;Looking ahead, there are plans for the delivery of new homes and new schools and the London Cancer Hub is being developed, while the Council is also seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment.All of this demonstrates a good track record and an authority that is ambitious and set to deliver more improvements for the borough. We've set out our vision for the future of Sutton in our corporate plan - Ambitious for Sutton. This strategic plan will shape the outcomes we achieve, the services we provide, and the impact we have on residents, to make Sutton a great place to live, work and raise a family.Situated in Zone 5, Sutton is less than 30 minutes by train from central London, and south and south west London are easily accessible by public transport. There are 10 train stations which serve key neighbourhoods within the borough providing direct connections to London Victoria, London Bridge, London Blackfriars and St Pancras International. Sutton also has direct rail connections with Epsom, Dorking, Guildford and Horsham, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and West Croydon for the London Overground. There’s also an extensive road network which provides close and easy access to the M25 and M23.About the Service and TeamThe Children Looked After and Leaving Care Service in Sutton is dedicated to supporting all Children in Care and Care Leavers on their journey toward independence. Our primary responsibility is to ensure high-quality care planning for permanency, fulfilling our statutory obligations to Children in Care and Care Leavers. We strive to provide a consistent, restorative approach that prioritises the voices of children and young people while being trauma-informed.Joining Sutton, you can expect to receive:<ul>
<li>A broad range of post-qualifying education opportunities designed to encourage continuous learning and professional growth, as part of the Developing Together Social Work Teaching Partnership (SWTP) with Kingston University and regional partners</li>
<li>Opportunities to attend conferences, workshops, and access research and practice resources for ongoing development.</li>
</ul>Sutton Council is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace, featuring various staff network groups such as the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic +A Network, LGBTQ +A Network, and Women’s +A Network. These groups empower staff to have a voice and actively drive positive change within the organisation.About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateJoin Children Social Care as a Team Manager in our Leaving Care and Children Looked After Team and enjoy a Golden Hello along with a Recruitment and Retention Bonus, outlined as follows:<ul>
<li>£1,000 paid with your first month's salary</li>
<li>£1,000 for your first completed year of service</li>
<li>£2,000 for your second completed year of service</li>
<li>£3,000 for your third completed year of service and each year thereafter</li>
</ul>With a total salary package of up to £63,172, inclusive of bonuses and benefits, this is an excellent opportunity to elevate your career in social care.As a Team Manager for the Children Looked After Team, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the care and support provided to children in our care. Your responsibilities will include:<ul>
<li>Leading and managing a multidisciplinary team to deliver effective social care services for looked after children.</li>
<li>Ensuring that all interventions are child-centred, emphasising the best interests of the children and young people in our care.</li>
<li>Overseeing the assessment, planning, and review processes for looked after children.</li>
<li>Ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, policies, and professional standards.</li>
</ul>As a leader, you will foster a positive and inclusive team culture that encourages professional growth and continuous improvement. You will oversee care planning, quality assurance reports, and the direct work of your team, while chairing meetings and collaborating with multi-agency professionals to safeguard the children and young people in our care. This role offers challenges in a dynamic and diverse environment, allowing you to expand your knowledge and skill set within children’s social care. Our teams are renowned for their ability to create exceptional care plans that prioritise the needs and voices of our service users, incorporating input from professionals, families/carers, and external agencies to achieve the best outcomes.Are you ready to take the next step in your social care career? We are committed to supporting your growth in a diverse and inclusive environment, as you embark on your career with Sutton’s Adult Social Care. Apply now and join us on our journey!This position offers an excellent opportunity for existing team managers and experienced social workers with outstanding communication skills and a compassionate manner, capable of effectively managing high levels of emotional distress. We encourage applications from candidates with experience in childcare and those passionate about delivering person-centred care.&nbsp;In addition, we would expect the following from all suitable candidates:<ul>
<li>To be registered with Social Work England and hold a degree in Social Care or similar.</li>
<li>Experience of working with children within a care environment.</li>
<li>Significant experience of leading and managing a multidisciplinary team.</li>
<li>Have sound knowledge and ability to deliver social work support to service users and their families.</li>
<li>Ability to communicate complex social issues clearly to both patients and professionals.</li>
<li>Ability to plan and coordinate social care plans and aspects of patient discharge.</li>
</ul>You will join a welcoming, supportive, and energetic team dedicated to providing first class supervision and ongoing professional development opportunities.For more information about the role and/or an informal conversation, you can view the Role Profile or contact Debbie Owen Head of Service Corporate Parenting&nbsp; (<a href="mailto:debbie.owen@sutton.gov.uk" target="_blank">debbie.owen@sutton.gov.uk</a>)Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>
<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>
<li>General Council Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li>
<li>Public Health Service Localised Flexi-time Scheme - accrual of up to 5 days per year&nbsp;</li>
<li>Three volunteering days per year in Sutton</li>
<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>
<li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li>
<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>Car parking scheme</li>
<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>
<li>Zip car scheme</li>
<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>
<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>
<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>
</ul>Application ProcessPlease apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application.To support our diversity agenda and reduce the risk of bias in our recruitment activities, our short listing process completely anonymises personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc. Our hiring managers review and short list applications based on the information provided as part of your application as to how well you meet the requirements and criteria for the role, as outlined in the job profile.The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.Additional InformationWe pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">here.</a> We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a>&nbsp;for right to work guidance.

Team Manager - Leaving Care and Children Looked After

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Vac DescriptionSutton College are looking for a new member of our Hair, Beauty &amp; Complementary Team to internally moderate and assess the quality. This is for both practical and theoretical units which make up the learner portfolios of evidence for their qualification. We are looking for a team player who is supportive, keen to impart excellent standards and has an attention to detail. The ideal candidate should want to strive for excellence in all aspects of their IQA role. QualificationsThe ideal candidate must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience as an IQA and 5 years’ experience as an assessor. The ideal candidate must also have a minimum of 3 years of working with VTCT. Start date asap Please note that we are unable to accept CVs directly. All applications must be submitted through our official recruitment portal by clicking ‘Apply’. <a href="https://www.suttoncollege.ac.uk/jobs/vacancies" target="_blank">https://www.suttoncollege.ac.uk/jobs/vacancies</a> Sutton College is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and we actively welcome applications from all sections of the community. We particularly encourage applications from individuals with disabilities and are committed to making the recruitment process as accessible as possible. We will provide reasonable adjustments where necessary to ensure candidates can perform at their best during the selection process and, if appointed, throughout their employment.If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during the recruitment process, please contact us at: <a href="mailto:hr@suttoncollege.ac.uk" target="_blank">hr@suttoncollege.ac.uk</a>Sutton College has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. Applicants must currently reside in the UK and have the legal right to work here at the time of application. Sutton College is not able to offer sponsorship for work visas, and as such, we cannot consider applications from individuals who require visa sponsorship now or in the future.The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateSutton College are looking for a new member of our Hair, Beauty &amp; Complementary Team to internally moderate and assess the quality. This is for both practical and theoretical units which make up the learner portfolios of evidence for their qualification. We are looking for a team player who is supportive, keen to impart excellent standards and has an attention to detail. The ideal candidate should want to strive for excellence in all aspects of their IQA role. Qualifications The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience as an IQA and 5 years’ experience as an assessor. The ideal candidate must also have a minimum of 3 years of working with VTCT. Start date asap Please note that we are unable to accept CVs directly. All applications must be submitted through our official recruitment portal by clicking ‘Apply’. <a href="https://www.suttoncollege.ac.uk/jobs/vacancies" target="_blank">https://www.suttoncollege.ac.uk/jobs/vacancies</a> Sutton College is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and we actively welcome applications from all sections of the community. We particularly encourage applications from individuals with disabilities and are committed to making the recruitment process as accessible as possible. We will provide reasonable adjustments where necessary to ensure candidates can perform at their best during the selection process and, if appointed, throughout their employment.If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during the recruitment process, please contact us at: <a href="mailto:hr@suttoncollege.ac.uk" target="_blank">hr@suttoncollege.ac.uk</a>Sutton College has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. Applicants must currently reside in the UK and have the legal right to work here at the time of application. Sutton College is not able to offer sponsorship for work visas, and as such, we cannot consider applications from individuals who require visa sponsorship now or in the future.The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

IQA Moderator for Women's Hairdressing L2 - Sutton College

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Salary: £29,381 (£48,969 – full-time equivalent) Grade:&nbsp;Level 4, Zone 2 Location: 5 Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG/Hybrid&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Hours per week:&nbsp;21.6 hours (3 days a week)&nbsp; Contract Type:&nbsp;Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover 11 August 2025 – 11 May 2026) Closing Date:&nbsp;Thursday 19^th June 2025 at&nbsp;23:59 Interview: Monday&nbsp;30^th June 2025 About Camden Camden is changing on the inside to make life better for everyone. Our residents and communities are at the heart of everything we do. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today and we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. &nbsp;Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all.&nbsp; About Camden Safeguarding Children Partnership (CSCP) Safeguarding children and ensuring their wellbeing is a top priority for Camden Council and its partners. Camden Safeguarding Children Partnership is a multi-agency statutory body designed to ensure that local services work together effectively to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.Our mission is to act in the best interests of our children and young people, listening to their experiences, ambitions, and ideas, and ensuring they feel seen and heard.&nbsp; Visit <a href="http://www.cscp.org.uk" target="_blank">www.cscp.org.uk</a> to learn more about our work. Camden Council Children's Services was rated Outstanding by Ofsted ILACS inspection (2025), highlighting our strong partnerships and commitment to delivering high-quality care and support for children and young people. What You’ll Be Doing / How You’ll Be Involved This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an innovative team to manage the development, planning and delivery of a range of safeguarding priorities for Camden children and young people. The role requires leading the successful delivery of a number of workstreams with a wide range of statutory and community partners.&nbsp; To achieve this, the postholder will develop and maintain relationships across the Camden Children’s Services and its partners in Health, Education, Police and community sector to make improvements on safeguarding practice, performance and joint working. The role involves coordinating the system learning response to serious child safeguarding incidents, to ensure that they are undertaken effectively, with a focus on continuous improvement in safeguarding practices. This is an excellent opportunity to develop how you analyse issues, consider barriers, scope potential areas of development, and monitor progress to ensure recommendations are delivered to agreed timescales and achieve desired outcomes.&nbsp; Part of the role involves co-designing and coordinating the CSCP multi-agency safeguarding learning offer, including reporting on quality and impact of training and learning material. Contribute to the national reform of children's social care by implementing best practices and aligning local initiatives with the broader goals set out by the government. To find out more about the work of the Camden Safeguarding Children Partnership - watch this&nbsp;short film. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Enhanced DBS. Please note Camden also offers the DBS update service. To view the Job Profile, please click HERE or copy and paste the below URL into your Microsoft Edge browser (please note the attached will not open in other browsers):&nbsp;<a href="http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/10990320/file/document?inline" target="_blank">http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/10990320/file/documen…</a>&nbsp; All About You To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting '<a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories</a>'. We welcome applicants from various disciplines, offering a development opportunity to take on a strategic role in child safeguarding. You will be approachable and able to manage relationships with staff at different levels to achieve strategic goals. <ul> <li> Confident Communicator:&nbsp;Strong written and verbal skills to liaise with internal and external colleagues of varying seniority. </li> <li> Self-Starter:&nbsp;Ability to work independently and collaboratively to manage competing priorities. </li> <li> Analytical Skills:&nbsp;Write in different styles to present complex and sensitive information in accessible ways for diverse audiences. </li> <li> Creative Problem Solver: Open and creative attitude to problem-solving with a planned approach. </li> <li> Emotional Resilience:&nbsp;Coordinate statutory responses following serious child safeguarding incidents, adhering to a strict statutory framework. </li> <li> Meeting Coordination:&nbsp;Provide high-level coordination for meetings, including agenda planning and minute taking, to progress milestone actions linked to strategic goals. </li> <li> Project Management:&nbsp;Be able to draft project outline and formulate realistic action plans in collaboration with key stakeholders to drive change. </li> <li> Children’s Services: Experience of having worked in Children’s Services setting. </li> <li> Advanced IT Skills:&nbsp;Proficiency in using a range of Office 365 systems. </li> </ul> To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting '<a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories</a>'. For this specific role,&nbsp;read Jerrie’s Story -&nbsp;Jerrie - Camden Careers - Camden Council (camdenjobs.co.uk) What We Offer At Camden, you’ll r

Camden Council

Safeguarding Children Partnership Development Officer

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Please apply online via the link provided by completing our application form. Please note, we do not accept CVs for this position.



At Epsom &amp; Ewell, we aspire to deliver high quality services to our residents. We might be small, but we have big plans to serve our population of over 80,000 residents. We are investing in our future, increasing strategic capacity, and exploring new ways of working.
Our long-term vision for the Borough tells us where we want to be and how we’re going to get there. This new role will be crucial to delivering that vision and the aspirations of local people, as well as driving forward key deliverables from our Four Year and Recovery Plans.
The Community Development Officer is a new role which provides an opportunity for the successful candidate to work to improve the health and wellbeing outcomes of the community, while enhancing the Borough, the Council, and their own professional portfolio.
We are seeking a motivated, organised, and goal-orientated individual to enable the organisation to deliver community-focused initiatives whilst supporting the overall vision of the Council.
Ideally you will have a sound understanding of the health and wellbeing issues impacting on diverse communities and have the ability to build and maintain purposeful relationships with key partners and residents. The ability to empathise and confidently communicate with a wide range of people is essential. Experience of drafting funding applications and coordinating and delivering varying projects that encompass physical activity, would be of an advantage.&nbsp;
You will work in a small team led by the Community Development Manager, in the development and delivery of projects and initiatives that meet the needs of the community, particularly for those who are vulnerable or disadvantaged.
If you are someone with experience of delivering community-based projects, alongside the ability to communicate confidently in a variety of settings, we’d love to hear from you. In return you will benefit from 24 days annual leave, subsidised gym membership, entitlement to join the local government pension scheme, and non-contributory life assurance. Initial and annual refresher training are provided to all staff.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a professional and committed team, and we look forward to receiving your application. If you would like an informal discussion, or to hear more about this role, please contact Rachel Epton on 01372 732168
Closing date:&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sunday 01 July 2025
Interviews/ assessments:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Friday 11 July 2025

Community Development Officer

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We have recently created a new Senior Technical officer post to work within the Revenues and Benefits section.The post will be part of an existing Technical Team maintaining the integrity and availability of the Housing Benefit computer systems - NEC Benefits and Civica 360 (Comino) and Revenues Civica (open revenues) systems.We are looking for a candidate with experience of running reports and scripts using SQL and UNIX within NEC Benefits system, and who have led a Technical Team through upgrades, testing and the year-end processes.We would also expect the successful candidates to be able to: ·&nbsp;&nbsp;Lead on the development and implementation of a Systems and Development strategy plan, advising the Revenues and Benefits Management Team to drive performance into the top quartile during the next 3-5 years and strengthening the delivery of the long-term service strategy for the Revenues and Benefits Service. ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;To research new initiatives, formulate policy and deliver business and process improvement programmes related to the use of new technology. ·&nbsp;Lead the Team through testing and implementing any new releases and upgrades to the systems. and·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;To project manage any changes to the Revenues and Benefits ICT systems.Tower Hamlets vision for our borough is that: people are aspirational, independent and have equal access to opportunities; we are a borough that our residents are proud of and love to live in; and we are a dynamic, outcomes-based council using digital innovation and partnership working to respond to the changing needs of our borough. We want people who aspire to our TOWER values: Together; Open; Willing; Excellent; Respect.Tower Hamlets has a zero-tolerance approach to, and works to eradicate, all forms of discrimination on the basis of&nbsp;race, sex, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, status as a civil partner, gender,&nbsp;gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy and maternity and looks to employ a diverse workforce representative of those groups.&nbsp;We recognise that people can also be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class.&nbsp;We are a Disability Confident Employer, which means applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the post are guaranteed an interview. Care experience has also been adopted by the Council as an additional protected characteristic.We welcome applicants interested in flexible working arrangements and also applicants who live in the borough.&nbsp;

London Borough of Tower Hamlets

Senior Benefits Technical Officer

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Admin Assistant
12-month Fixed Term Contract&nbsp;
Salary - £25,889
Our busy Health and Communities Team is seeking an enthusiastic and efficient Admin Assistant.
Applicants must have a sound knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and Outlook, and a willingness to be trained in Agresso and in-house applications. Attention to detail is essential. The successful applicant will be self-motivated, community-focused and possess excellent organisational skills to support a very busy team and be committed to providing a high standard of service to the team and its customers.
Sevenoaks District Council is committed to being an Equal opportunity employer.
Working as part of the Team, excellent organisation and communication skills are required, as well as the ability to use your initiative to provide a vital supportive role to colleagues and team members.
This role will be based at our Council Offices, Argyle Road, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 1HG. We currently operate a hybrid working model for the majority of our roles, where your working time will be divided between the office and working from home.
Do you want to know more about the role?
For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Yulia La-Kruz, Health Team Leader, on 01732 227149
Do you want to ensure you have the best chance of being shortlisted?
Read the Job Description and Personal Specification attached to the role and ensure that your supporting statement explains how you meet the essential requirements, as your application will be judged against these criteria.
Closing Date: Sunday 22 June 2025
Shortlisting date: Thursday 26 June 2025
Interview date: Thursday 10 July &amp; Friday 11 July 2025

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