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<h2>About the job</h2>Luton Governor Services are looking for individuals to become school governors.&nbsp; You would be part of a friendly and supportive team of governors who contribute greatly to the continued success of each school.Governors are people like you – you do not need to be a parent, but you do need to be over 18 and have a passion about improving the standard of education for all pupils in Luton schools.&nbsp; Any additional skills you have in either your work or family life is a bonus.This is a voluntary role and you will be fully trained and supported throughout – meetings are generally held in the evenings and are a mixture of face to face and online.School Governors work together to carry out their core functions:<ol><li>ensuring there is clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction</li><li>holding executive leaders to account for the educational performance of the organisation and its pupils and the performance management of staff</li><li>overseeing the financial performance of the organisation and making sure its money is well spent</li></ol>Governors must also ensure that the governing body complies with all legal and statutory requirements.<h2>Benefits from becoming a governor</h2><ul><li>The opportunity to develop new skills and to strengthen existing ones.</li><li>An opportunity to strengthen your own CV for future work opportunities or voluntary roles</li><li>The opportunity to practise work talents. As part of a team, being a school governor will give you the opportunity to work with a wide range of people from a variety of social, cultural and religious backgrounds.</li><li>The opportunity to gain an understanding of the decision-making process of school governing bodies and an awareness of the education system as a whole.</li><li>The opportunity to make a real difference and the chance to contribute to the good of the community, leading to personal satisfaction and a sense of achievement.</li><li>The opportunity to undertake training provided by the Local Authority on various aspects of the governor role.</li></ul><h2>How to apply</h2>*Please do not apply on this website*To submit an application, please follow this link:&nbsp;<a href="https://m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/Education_and_learning/Schools_and_colleges/Governors/Pages/luton-governor-services.aspx" target="_blank">https://m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/Education_and_learning/Schools_and_colleges/Governors/Pages/luton-governor-services.aspx</a>&nbsp;<h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1294587&amp;ptId=11484" target="_blank">download: nga-governor-role-description .pdf</a></li></ul>





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Luton Borough Council

Maintained School Governor

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Permanent Ref:&nbsp; H7456 An exciting opportunity has arisen for this vacancy within the Property Service Planned and Adaptations team. You will be required to provide a specification and scope of work for capital planned works based on recommendations provided by Hertfordshire County Council, NHS and Hospital Occupational Therapists teams. &nbsp; Budget monitoring and adhering to planned programmes are essential to successful delivery of the works.&nbsp; Experience of delivering adaptations to tenanted and void properties is desirable including knowledge of CDM 2015, Building Regulations, Decent Homes Standard and The Equalities Act 2010. The ability to build strong and meaningful relationships with colleagues and contractors is required as well as tact, diplomacy, ability to negotiate and achieve defined performance targets. &nbsp;You will have excellent written and oral communication skills and be able to assist in the management of complex customer complaint resolutions and management of expectations.&nbsp; Good organisational skills are needed to manage your own workload, providing regular and clear updates and feedback to the team for audit and progress purposes.&nbsp; Applicants must have a driving licence that is valid in the UK, and use of a car to enable site visits. A check will be undertaken with the Disclosure and Barring Service to ensure that the successful candidate has no relevant convictions. The deadline for applications will be midnight on the closing date shown in the advert details.

Dacorum Borough Council

Adaptation Surveyor

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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.



We have an exciting opportunity available for Instructors to join us as key members of the Dinton Activity Centre team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a casual basis.
Dinton Activity Centre is a thriving local authority centre based with Dinton Pastures Country Park. The centre handles a footfall of around 20,000 people per year, so the place is very much alive during peak season. We have a fleet of 30 sailing boats and 90 canoes, kayaks and paddle boards. On land we have a low ropes course, bush craft area, a rock climbing and high ropes facility, two orienteering courses and a mobile climbing tower.&nbsp;
Key Responsibilities:
As an Instructor, you will:
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<li>Support the delivery of activities such as taster sessions, school/youth group events, corporate days, school holiday activities and BC/RYA courses</li>
<li>Assist with boat hire, offsite events, centre maintenance, and general administration / reception cover duties where necessary</li>
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Candidate Requirements:&nbsp;
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<li>Minimum age of 16 years old</li>
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Must hold one of the following qualifications: BCAB (Paddle UK) Paddlesports/SUP Instructor Award (or equivalent), RYA Dinghy Instructor, Climbing Wall Instructor (previously CWA), Archery GB Instructor or British Fencing Core Coach award</li>
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Benefits include: Flexible hours, holiday pay, training opportunities and use of equipment.
Our Area:
Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.
We’re home to a range of high performing schools including 69 primary and 21 secondary, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.
If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!
Alternatively, for an informal discussion please contact: Richard Ashwell, Centre Manager at <a href="mailto:richard.ashwell@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">richard.ashwell@wokingham.gov.uk</a> or alternatively Mike Bennett, Activities Manager at <a href="mailto:dintonactivitycentre@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">dintonactivitycentre@wokingham.gov.uk</a>
Closing date: October 2025
Interview date: TBC
Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.
If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.&nbsp;
Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually. 
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. 
We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.
Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.&nbsp;
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.

Wokingham Borough Council

Casual Instructor at Dinton Activity Centre

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Please apply online via the quick apply link provided.
No CV required



Charity Shop Volunteer &nbsp; Be there when it matters as a Sue Ryder Volunteer &nbsp; As a Sue Ryder Volunteer in one of our charity shops, you will be one of the store’s friendly faces, helping us to provide the best customer experience whilst playing an important role in raising funds for our Palliative and Bereavement services.
The role: Our Sue Ryder shop volunteer roles are filled with variety and can cover many aspects of the role of a shop volunteer including:
• &nbsp; &nbsp;Donations and Gift Aid – meet donors, receive donations, sign donors up to Gift Aid • &nbsp; &nbsp;Sorting, labelling, pricing of stock • &nbsp; &nbsp;Greeting and helping customers • &nbsp; &nbsp;Serving customers on the till (training provided) • &nbsp; &nbsp;Maintaining shop displays, re-stocking, • &nbsp; &nbsp;Light cleaning/tidying duties to keep the shop inviting and well presented
More bespoke roles may include: • &nbsp; &nbsp;PAT testing • &nbsp; &nbsp;Upcycling • &nbsp; &nbsp;Social media and photography &nbsp; About you: • &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Enjoy helping and engaging with customers • &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Be enthusiastic and pro-active • &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Have the ability to work as part of a team • &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Be reliable &nbsp; Working as a volunteer at one of our Sue Ryder shops is not only a rewarding way to learn new and transferable skills but also a fantastic chance to make new friends and become part of your local community. Plus, you will receive a volunteer discount on donated goods.
We are happy to discuss arranging one of our friendly taster sessions so that you may meet the team and see the shop.&nbsp; &nbsp; Please note - we do have a minimum age requirement in our shops of 18.&nbsp;
About Sue Ryder: Sue Ryder is one of the largest charity retailers in the UK with over 400 shops. Every item sold in our shops generates funding so we can continue to provide 2.7 million hours of expert medical, practical, bereavement and emotional support every year, in our hospices, in people's homes and in the community. We are here to make sure that everyone approaching the end of life or living with grief can access the support they need. &nbsp; We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and continue to make Sue Ryder a great place to work, and attract and recruit the best, most diverse volunteer workforce possible. We are particularly interested in increasing applications from the global majority, LGTBQIA+ and people with disabilities as they are currently underrepresented in our organisation. &nbsp; *Winners of the Employer of the Year for the People in Retail Awards 2023 – Retail Bulletin* &nbsp; If you have any questions, please contact our team at&nbsp; <a href="mailto:volunteer.recruitment@sueryder.org" target="_blank">volunteer.recruitment@sueryder.org</a>&nbsp; or visit:&nbsp; <a href="http://www.sueryder.org" target="_blank">www.sueryder.org</a>

Charity Shop Volunteer

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Please apply online. For technical difficulties, please contact the JGP Support Team. For further information about the role, please contact the school directly.



This is a rolling advert, applications are accepted and reviewed continuously
Grade: SO2 - Unqualified
PO2 - Qualified (successfully completed the NPW Clerks' Development Programme)
Hours: zero hours contract
Contract: casual
About NPW
NPW is the ethical partner of choice that keeps the child at the centre of everything we do. We care about our clients and work hard to help them achieve their aspirations. We engage with our clients to help develop our products and services to ensure that what we offer is created for schools by schools.
NPW is a not-for-profit mutual organisation, owned by our school members. We provide a range of operational, transformational and innovative services to schools and colleges so that they can focus on improving the lives of children and young people. Our services are agile, allowing us to offer bespoke packages that meet an individual client’s needs.
Please see here our company brochure: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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The Role 
New exciting opportunities have arisen for enthusiastic and committed people to work within our team of sessional clerks in and around the Greenwich area.
The post holder will be directly responsible for the provision of services to a specified number of multi-academy trusts, school governing boards, and other commercial contracts, ensuring that our high standards are met in a professional and effective manner.
The post holder will:
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<li>attend governing and trust board meetings, (physical and virtual as required)</li>
<li>provide advice to the governing board on governance, constitutional and procedural matters (governing boards are required to have regard to advice from the clerk in regard to exercising their functions)</li>
<li>provide effective minute-taking to the governing board and its committees and produce minutes in line with the guidance and templates issued by NPW Governor Services</li>
<li>ensure the governing board is properly constituted</li>
<li>Manage information provided by NPW Governor Services and other training providers effectively and ensure that it is used to provide the governing board with the appropriate advice and guidance</li>
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You will have:
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<li>good working knowledge of schools and academy governance and statutory compliance arrangements,</li>
<li>good understanding&nbsp;of the role&nbsp;of the clerk and how to make interventions at meetings</li>
<li>good understanding of what&nbsp;constitutes an effective governing board or governance group meeting</li>
<li>ability to produce high quality minutes that accurately reflect decisions, actions and challenge</li>
<li>good written and oral communication skills</li>
<li>good IT skills</li>
<li>good interpersonal skills</li>
<li>the ability to prioritise and manage a busy and varied workload.</li>
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You must also understand the importance of working with a good eye for detail, have an organised methodical approach and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Application Process
Applicants interested in finding out more about this role are welcome to contact Mr Peter Hooper on 07885 972189.
If you would like to work in partnership with schools/academy trusts and help to make a positive difference then we look forward to receiving your application.
Application for the post is by application form only. No CVs. No agencies need apply please.
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to and champion equality and diversity in all aspects of employment with Newham Partnership Working and the London Borough of Newham. All employees are expected to understand and promote equality and diversity in the course of their work.

Newham Partnership Working

Sessional Clerk in Greenwich

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Please apply online. For technical difficulties, please contact the JGP Support Team. For further information about the role, please contact the school directly.



This is a rolling advert, applications are accepted and reviewed continuously
Grade: SO2 - Unqualified
PO2 - Qualified (successfully completed the NPW Clerks' Development Programme)
Hours: zero hours contract
Contract: casual
About NPW
NPW is the ethical partner of choice that keeps the child at the centre of everything we do. We care about our clients and work hard to help them achieve their aspirations. We engage with our clients to help develop our products and services to ensure that what we offer is created for schools by schools.
NPW is a not-for-profit mutual organisation, owned by our school members. We provide a range of operational, transformational and innovative services to schools and colleges so that they can focus on improving the lives of children and young people. Our services are agile, allowing us to offer bespoke packages that meet an individual client’s needs.
Please see here our company brochure: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<a href="https://theeducationspace.co.uk/services/services-brochure/" target="_blank">https://theeducationspace.co.uk/services/services-brochure/</a>
The Role 
New exciting opportunities have arisen for enthusiastic and committed people to work within our team of sessional clerks in and around the Enfield area.
The post holder will be directly responsible for the provision of services to a specified number of multi-academy trusts, school governing boards, and other commercial contracts, ensuring that our high standards are met in a professional and effective manner.
The post holder will:
<ul>
<li>attend governing and trust board meetings, (physical and virtual as required)</li>
<li>provide advice to the governing board on governance, constitutional and procedural matters (governing boards are required to have regard to advice from the clerk in regard to exercising their functions)</li>
<li>provide effective minute-taking to the governing board and its committees and produce minutes in line with the guidance and templates issued by NPW Governor Services</li>
<li>ensure the governing board is properly constituted</li>
<li>Manage information provided by NPW Governor Services and other training providers effectively and ensure that it is used to provide the governing board with the appropriate advice and guidance</li>
</ul>
You will have:
<ul>
<li>good working knowledge of schools and academy governance and statutory compliance arrangements,</li>
<li>good understanding&nbsp;of the role&nbsp;of the clerk and how to make interventions at meetings</li>
<li>good understanding of what&nbsp;constitutes an effective governing board or governance group meeting</li>
<li>ability to produce high quality minutes that accurately reflect decisions, actions and challenge</li>
<li>good written and oral communication skills</li>
<li>good IT skills</li>
<li>good interpersonal skills</li>
<li>the ability to prioritise and manage a busy and varied workload.</li>
</ul>
You must also understand the importance of working with a good eye for detail, have an organised methodical approach and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Application Process
Applicants interested in finding out more about this role are welcome to contact Mr Peter Hooper on 07885 972189.
If you would like to work in partnership with schools/academy trusts and help to make a positive difference then we look forward to receiving your application.
Application for the post is by application form only. No CVs. No agencies need apply please.
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to and champion equality and diversity in all aspects of employment with Newham Partnership Working and the London Borough of Newham. All employees are expected to understand and promote equality and diversity in the course of their work.

Sessional Clerk in Enfield

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Please apply online via the link provided.



The Listening Place is a volunteer-led charity aiming to transform how we support people who feel suicidal.&nbsp;Our trained volunteers are part of a team delivering face-to-face, confidential, ongoing support to thousands of people each year.&nbsp; They help create the warm and welcoming environment that encourages people struggling with suicidal thoughts and feelings to talk openly without being judged or given advice.&nbsp; &nbsp;
We are looking for Listening Volunteers to join our team at our new site based near Liverpool Street. Listening Volunteers provide ongoing face-to-face support to visitors on regular, fortnightly 4-hour shifts during which they meet with up to 3 visitors (for up to 50 minutes each). In order to ensure continuity for our visitors we require a one-year minimum commitment from our LVs, as well as three months’ notice of intention to leave.
No experience or qualifications are necessary – we provide full training in active listening.&nbsp; We look for warmth, empathy and resilience in our volunteers and the ability to be non-judgemental and avoid giving advice.
We are primarily recruiting Listening Volunteers for our new site near Liverpool Street. We also have limited vacancies available at our other sites in Hammersmith, Pimlico and Kings Cross.
You can find out more about volunteering with The Listening Place here: <a href="https://listeningplace.org.uk/volunteer/" target="_blank">https://listeningplace.org.uk/volunteer/</a>
You can submit an application form via our website here: <a href="https://volunteertraining.listeningplace.org.uk/volunteer-application-form" target="_blank">https://volunteertraining.listeningplace.org.uk/volunteer-application-form</a>

Listening Volunteer

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Please apply online via the link provided. Please note, we do not accept CV’s submitted without a fully completed online application form.
Hertsmere Borough Council are looking for HGV Driver/Loaders, to join our efficient street cleansing, waste and recycling collection service within and around Hertsmere.
The job involves driving a HGV refuse collection vehicle, being responsible for routine inspections, maintenance and cleansing of the vehicle.&nbsp; As part of the role you will complete all necessary paperwork and lead and also assist a small team involved in the collection of refuse.&nbsp;
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To apply you will need to have at least 1 years’ experience in a HGV driving role, &nbsp;you will have proven experience of manual handling and be capable of walking long distances and pulling and emptying refuse bins when required.
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This post is offered on a full time, permanent basis (36 hours per week) with opportunities for overtime. &nbsp;
Benefits include 27 – 32 days annual leave (depending on the length of Local Government Service), local government pension scheme, free car parking, free gym membership, cycle scheme, free Beryl Bike scheme, and season ticket loans.&nbsp;

This role is advertised on an ongoing basis and applications will be assessed on receipt.&nbsp; You will receive a response to your application within 3 weeks of submission.
Closing date for receipt of applications: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 31st March 2026, 10am

Hertsmere Borough Council

HGV Driver/ Loaders

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The Listening Place is a volunteer-led charity aiming to transform how we support people who feel suicidal.&nbsp;Our trained volunteers are part of a team delivering face-to-face, confidential, ongoing support to thousands of people each year.&nbsp; They help create the warm and welcoming environment that encourages people struggling with suicidal thoughts and feelings to talk openly without being judged or given advice.&nbsp; &nbsp;
We are looking for Helping Volunteers to join our team at our new site based near Liverpool Street. Helping Volunteers are responsible for welcoming visitors onto our premises, providing a warm and welcoming atmosphere (along with a cup of tea), and supporting our Listening Volunteers to help everything run smoothly.
We are looking for volunteers who have the empathy to greet distressed visitors, the willingness to undertake a variety of admin and other tasks and the resilience to support their team.&nbsp; Our HVs need to be proactive, self-starters and team players with a basic understanding of IT. We ask for a weekly commitment of four hours for a period of at least six months.
We are primarily recruiting Helping Volunteers for our new site near Liverpool Street. We also have limited vacancies available at our other sites in Hammersmith, Pimlico and Kings Cross.
You can find out more about volunteering with The Listening Place here: <a href="https://listeningplace.org.uk/volunteer/" target="_blank">https://listeningplace.org.uk/volunteer/</a>
You can submit an application form via our website here: <a href="https://volunteertraining.listeningplace.org.uk/volunteer-application-form" target="_blank">https://volunteertraining.listeningplace.org.uk/volunteer-application-form</a>

Helping Volunteer

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 London Borough of Sutton Children’s Services offers a supportive and inclusive environment for its Qualified Social Work staff. Specialist support on challenging cases, regular structured supervision, and an environment that encourages all those to take part and ensure their voices are heard.&nbsp;Our Locality Teams offer a social work service to children and young people in the Borough who are living at home on plans under Section 17 or Section 47 of the Children Act 1989. &nbsp;This is achieved by working in partnership with relevant agencies, children and young people and their families. We provide a supported working environment that ensures manageable caseloads, regular supervision, &nbsp;daily management support and an abundance of learning and development opportunities for our Social Workers to grow and flourish. &nbsp;In addition we have a creative and flexible approach to the working week which allows for both home and office working which promotes a work/life balance.Working with Kingston University and regional partners as part of the Developing Together Social Work Teaching Partnership (SWTP). The partnership offers staff a wide range of pre and post-qualifying education opportunities to promote continuous learning and development. This includes staff being encouraged to support the practice education of Social Work students and those in the assessed and supported year in employment (ASYE). Staff are also given the opportunity to attend conferences, and workshops and have access to research and practice resources to support their ongoing professional development.Sutton Council also has a number of staff network groups such as the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic +A Network, LGBTQ +A Network and Women’s +A Network to ensure staff have a voice to drive positive change in the organisation.About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateJoin Children Social Care as a Social Worker on a starting salary of £40,833 and enjoy a Golden Hello and a 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><li>Reimbursement of Social Work England Registration</li><li>Flexible working model that allows social workers to manage their diary to meet the needs of the service.</li></ul>We've got an exciting opportunity for confident and experienced Social Workers to join our Locality Team in Children’ Social Care. Our objective is to deliver the best outcomes for children and young people.&nbsp;Your responsibilities will include:<ul><li>To support children and young people through robust assessment, SMART planning and effective intervention to achieve positive outcomes within their families and communities.</li><li>Working within a restorative practice approach to form partnerships with families and multi-agency colleagues in intervening to address both the presenting concerns and underlying difficulties.</li><li>Leading and coordinating multi-agency partnerships, plans, interventions, and meetings to ensure children and young people are safe and their holistic needs are being met.&nbsp;</li></ul>Reporting to the Team Manager, you will work within the frameworks of Section 17 and Section 47 - undertaking assessments, planning, and interventions with children and their families. Your role will consist of completing direct work with children to keep them safe, ensuring their voice, wishes and views are central to the planning and delivery of the care we provide. Compliance is key to our statutory requirements. As a Social Worker, you will deliver all aspects of work in accordance with safeguarding policy, procedure, and standards, ensuring that the children are at the heart of your decision making.Your role will consist of completing direct work with children to keep them safe, ensuring their voice, wishes and views are central to the planning and delivery of the care we provide. Compliance is key to our statutory requirements. As a Social Worker, you will deliver all aspects of work in accordance with safeguarding policy, procedure, and standards, ensuring that the children are at the heart of your decision making.Are you ready to progress your career? We are committed to supporting your development as you embark on your journey with Suttons Children Social Care service. Apply today and become part of our pursuit of excellenceOur ideal candidateThe successful candidates will be enthusiastic and motivated individuals with a caring and calm approach who have a thorough understanding of the frameworks that underpin social work practice. You will bring insight and experience to the team and the lives of children and show initiative which will help develop our services to an outstanding standard. You must also enjoy working in a high pace team, being able to deliver consistency, energy, and passion to make a difference in children's and young people's lives. You will demonstrate empathy when dealing with sensitive situations and strong interpersonal skills using different ways of communicating. Showcasing the ability to assess and record a child's needs, applied through evidence based practice to justify decision making.&nbsp; In addition, We would expect the successful candidate to demonstrate the following competences (not limited to):<ul><li>you are a Qualified Social Worker with a Social Work degree&nbsp;or recognised qualification and registered with the relevant regulatory body&nbsp;Social Work England</li><li>2 years post qualifying practice experience, ideally within a UK regulated authority</li><li>hold the relevant skills, knowledge and aptitude to ensure that all vulnerable people are safeguarded from abuse and that all statutory functions, local policy, procedures are adhered to in a timely manner and documented accordingly</li></ul>Our culture of strong, accessible and supportive management will provide you with good regular supervision and the opportunity to take part in case discussions.If you have experience in Children's services, are competent in assessment and direct work, and are looking for the next challenging step in your career with a supportive management team, then apply today!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.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>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





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London Borough of Sutton

Children's Social Worker

<h4>Advert Information</h4>Wholetime Transfer Opportunities Firefighters, Crew Commanders, Watch Commanders &amp; Station CommandersHertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is a dynamic and forward looking organisation seeking expressions of interest from substantive and competent Firefighters, Crew Commanders, Watch Commanders, Station Commanders and Fire Control Operators who are interested in transfer opportunities to equivalent roles in Hertfordshire Fire &amp; Rescue Service.This opportunity is open to personnel wishing to transfer as fully competent firefighters and fire control operators from:<ul><li>Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue OC duty system wishing to transfer to Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue WDS Duty System</li><li>Local Authority Fire and Rescue Service (FRS) WDS</li><li>Local Authority OC FRS wishing to transfer to HFRS OC Duty System</li><li>Ministry of Defence FRS</li><li>UK fire control organisations, including those that fall under a local authority FRS.</li></ul>A career in HFRS is wide and varied and offers excellent development opportunities, by joining us you can expect:<ul><li>Excellent Career Development</li><li>Salary Exchange for Additional Benefits</li><li>Pension Scheme with Employer Contributions</li><li>Shopping Discounts</li><li>Support Groups &amp; Wellbeing Schemes</li></ul>If you are seeking a change and want to play a crucial role in making the communities of Hertfordshire safer, we want to hear from you.&nbsp;Selection Process: To view the Job Outlines, please follow the appropriate document link at the bottom of this page.Following receipt and review of interest received, we expect to be able to provide further information to interested parties as soon as possible and certainly within the next three months.Application &amp; Initial Training: Successful candidates will be required to pass a relevant operational gateway process and complete an Individual Development Plan.General Information: These posts are subject to the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; therefore, successful candidates will be subject to a Standard Disclosure record check.Please be advised that travel/relocation costs will not be supported.&nbsp;Hertfordshire Fire &amp; Rescue Service is proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all sectors of the community.&nbsp; We are particularly interested to hear from underrepresented groups.<h4>Application Information</h4>To apply: Please follow the 'Apply for Job' button at the bottom of the screen. As part of the application you will be prompted to provide evidence of your Competency in your current role. Failure to provide this information may result in your application not being processed. PLEASE NOTE: All questions marked with a (red) * are mandatory question and must be answered - you will not be able to submit your application until all mandatory questions have been answered. English Fluency: Please Note: The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post. <h4>Available documents</h4><ul><li>Crew Commander Job Outline.pdf</li><li>Firefighter Job Outline.pdf</li><li>Station Commander Job Outline.pdf</li><li>Watch Commander Job Outline.pdf</li></ul> 





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Hertfordshire County Council

Fire Transferee Talentpool

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 TeamSutton’s Children’s First Contact Service &nbsp;is a single point of contact for all early help and children’s social care services, support for children through to identifying children in need and Child protection matters. The lines is open to all practitioners and the general public.Sutton’s Children’s First Contact Service aims to ensure a consistent and efficient response to referrals to the Children’s Service’s. The Children’s First contact Service co-ordinates incoming referrals and seeks to ensure that they follow the appropriate pathway for the child's needs according to Pan London threshold matrix.About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateChildren's Social Worker - Children's First Contact ServiceWelcome and Retention Bonus:£1000 paid in your first month salary and £1000 paid at the end of your 1st completed year in service£2000 paid after your 2nd completed year in service£3000 paid in your 3rd completed year in service and every completed year thereafter.Whole package totals up to £47,857 (including Retention Bonus)We are looking for confident and skilled Social Workers to work in our Children's First Contact Service. Our objective is to deliver the best outcomes for children and young people.Reporting to the Team Manager, you will work within the frameworks of Early Help, Section 17 and Section 47 - processing contacts received into the team on a daily basis, concluding relevant outcomes as to any onward plan.&nbsp; Your role will include liaising with multi agencies and engage at times in multi agency forums.Compliance is key to our statutory requirements and as a Social worker you will deliver all aspects of work in accordance with safeguarding policy, procedure, and standards, ensuring that the children are at the heart of your decision making.Our ideal candidateThe successful candidates will be enthusiastic and motivated individuals with a caring and calm approach who have a thorough understanding of the frameworks that underpin social work practice. You will bring insight and experience to the team and the lives of children and show initiative which will help develop our services to an outstanding standard. You must also enjoy working in a high pace team, being able to deliver consistency, energy, and passion to make a difference in children's and young people's lives. You will demonstrate empathy when dealing with sensitive situations and strong interpersonal skills using different ways of communicating. Showcasing the ability to assess and record a child's needs, applied through evidence based practice to justify decision making.&nbsp;We welcome applications from experienced CFCS/MASH practitioners or those with sustained child protection experience and with a clear ability to write comprehensively, speak with clarity and are able to deliver analysis based on evidence and research.&nbsp;Our culture of strong, accessible and supportive management will provide you with good regular supervision and the opportunity to take part in case discussions.In addition, We would expect the successful candidate to demonstrate the following competences (not limited to):you are a Qualified Social Worker with a Social Work degree or recognised qualification and registered with the relevant regulatory body Social Work Englandhave completed the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE)At least 2 years post ASYE work experience as a UK Registered Social Worker hold the relevant skills, knowledge and aptitude to ensure that all vulnerable people are safeguarded from abuse and that all statutory functions, local policy, procedures are adhered to in a timely manner and documented accordingly.If you have experience in a similar Children's services team, are competent in undertaking assessments, and are looking for the next challenging step in your career with a supportive management team, then apply today!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-rota 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.





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Social Worker - Children's First Contact Service

Job Title: NDORS Driver Training Officers Starting Salary: £33,366 progressing to £36,124&nbsp;The Council contribution to your LGPS pension is 19.6% of your actual pensionable pay Hours: 37.0 Location: Stevenage Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Growth &amp; Environment<h4>About the team</h4>NDORS trainers specialise in delivering training courses on behalf of police forces across the UK. It is well established team and is subject to ongoing development as an integral part of the delivery to promote road safety, reducing accidents on Hertfordshire roads.<h4>About the role</h4>National Driver Offenders Retraining Scheme (NDORS) courses are governed by UKROED and delivered by Hertfordshire County Council (HCC) on behalf of Hertfordshire Police. HCC are one of many Course Providers across the UK and delivers several education and training activities that must adhere to national models.HCC are looking to recruit Trainers to join our team in Hertfordshire and are looking for both practical and theory trainers.Trainers will be delivering the following courses in both virtual and physical classrooms across Hertfordshire.<ul><li>National Speed Awareness Course - Theory</li><li>National Motorway Awareness Course - Theory</li><li>Safe and Considerate Driving Course – Theory and Practical Trainers</li><li>What’s Driving Us? – Theory</li><li>National Rider Risk Awareness Course (NRRAC) – Theory</li></ul>These roles contribute to our broader aims for encouraging responsible driver/rider behaviour as a mechanism to reduce road crash casualties. An evolving role with new work streams in the future team plan.<ul><li>Development and delivery of Road Safety initiatives and training courses.</li><li>Deliver driver assessments and assess assessors.</li><li>Review and update current practices and procedures.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential criteria:<ul><li>You must have excellent teaching or coaching skills and be able to deliver courses both physically in venues across Hertfordshire as well as online via a digital platform (currently Zoom).</li><li>Hold a training or teaching qualification.</li><li>You will be an existing NDORS licenced Trainer.</li><li>Training will be provided by NDORS Licenced Instructors and regular monitoring provided by our own HCC internal monitors.</li><li>Trainers will be required to deliver courses across 6 days from 08:00 – 21:00.</li><li>There are also opportunities for NDORS instructor training as well as internal monitoring training.</li><li>SCD practical trainer – DVSA registered ADI at a minimum of grade B.</li><li>Hold a behaviour change qualification.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Fleet licence</li><li>Approved Driving Instructor licence (ADI).</li><li>RoSPA Silver or Gold award.</li><li>Assessors qualification.</li></ul>This job role is within the Community Services, level COM9 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Community servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact Tim Oxley on 01992 555181 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&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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NDORS Driver Training Officers

Location: Opportunities across districts in Hertfordshire. Please specify your preferred location at application stage. Salary: £12.85- £13.52 per hour Hours: Opportunities for 5, 7.5 or 10 hours per week term-time; in the evenings. Contract: Permanent Are you passionate about helping young people develop the skills and confidence they need to get the best start in life?Are you energetic and creative with skills and knowledge to share?Our excellent training and ongoing support will turn your passion into expertise that can change lives.<h4>About the Team</h4>You will be in one of the 10 Services for Young People district teams and will have the opportunity to make a real difference to the prospects of young people.Working with young people locally aged 11 to 17 in groups of 12-25, many of whom face challenges in their home life, education or local community, you’ll help us deliver targeted prevention and early interventions, informal education opportunities and develop their skills. &nbsp;Supported by qualified and experienced staff, you will be a key member of our team supporting the delivery of a diverse range of curriculum programmes including independent living skills and emotional wellbeing, to supporting young people in staying away from crime, anti-social behaviour and offering guidance on relationships and sexual health.<h4>About the role</h4>Our sessions run for 2.5 hours and typically evenings Monday – Saturday during term time which depending on the weekly hours you can commit to could be the following:<ul><li>5 hours = 2 sessions a week</li><li>7.5 hours = 3 sessions a week</li><li>10 hours = 4 sessions a week</li></ul>We’re looking for people from a wide variety of backgrounds who have worked with Children and/or Young People in a voluntary or paid capacity.Additionally, we are keen to hear from those who have skills to share in areas such as sports, outdoor learning, art &amp; crafts, media, music, health as a tool to establish a relationship and engagement with our young people.If you’re passionate about working with young people, keen to learn, have good communication skills and are a team player, you’ll fit right in to our friendly, supportive and collaborative working environment.Whilst a driving license is not essential some of our locations can be a little challenging on public transport so a car and license would be preferrable. In return, amongst many benefits and training Hertfordshire can offer you, we will offer you opportunities to develop your youth work practice.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Willingness and ability to work regular weekly evening sessions including Fridays.</li><li>Having worked or currently working in a role with children and/of Young People (paid or voluntary capacity)</li><li>Ability to develop professional relationships with young people and vulnerable young adults.</li><li>Good knowledge, interests, skills or training that would enable you to contribute to positive informal educational activities with young people and vulnerable young adults.</li><li>Understanding of the key issues which young people and vulnerable young adults face and the ability to identify their needs.</li><li>Experience of working as a member of a team and evidence of successful contributions you have made to a team's work.</li><li>Willingness and ability to complete the compulsory Certificate in Youth Work, a commitment to undertake ongoing professional development and to put what you learn into practice.</li><li>An understanding of equal opportunities and knowledge of how you would put that into practice.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Skills in areas such as sports, outdoor learning, art &amp; crafts, media, music, health</li><li>Full UK driving licence &amp; regular access to a 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.Questions? Then feel free to email <a href="mailto:SfYP@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">SfYP@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> or visit our website to find out more information&nbsp;Work for Services for Young People.Interviews will take place throughout the advertising period on an on-going basis.&nbsp;Be the person who makes a difference to young people. Join us today. 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>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. English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.<h4>Available documents</h4><ul><li>YSW 5-8 Job Outline.pdf</li></ul> 





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Youth Support Workers

Job Description Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest Directorate: Social Care and Health Grade: PO1 - PO4 £39,855 - £50,574 Retention Bonus/ Market Supplement: £2,000 per annum Contract Type: Permanent Full time&nbsp; Working hours per week: 36 Weeks per year: 52 Application Deadline: &nbsp;Ongoing - until posts are filled&nbsp; Proposed Interview Date(s): TBC &nbsp; Reference: 1100 About Us:&nbsp; Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work.&nbsp; We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents.&nbsp; London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href="https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard" target="_blank">Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard</a>&nbsp;employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment.&nbsp; About the role:&nbsp; The Adult Care Management Team are divided into two; the first, manages longer-term, complex caseloads with a high emphasis on Relationship-Based Interventions. The second, manages high-intensity and quick turnaround work under a Discharge to Assess Model. The ethos being to support Adults to leave Hospital when safe and appropriate to do so and continuing their care and assessment out of an Acute setting. Both Adult Care Management Teams hold statutory responsibilities for Safeguarding, Reviews and Support Planning. This role sits in Team 2 which follows the Discharge to Assess model. However, all successful applicants are likely to receive a hybrid caseload of both type of work.&nbsp; The Adult Care Management Team, work with adults aged 18 and over, to identify and care plan for eligible Social Care and Support needs. As a Social Care Assistant within this remit, your role will be to manage your own complex caseload, with the support of a Practice Manager and Team Manager.&nbsp; <a href="https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/ROLE%20PROFILE%20Social%20Worker%20SWNEW.pdf" target="_blank">&gt;&gt; Click here to download the Role Profile &lt;&lt;&nbsp;</a> Key Responsibilities:&nbsp; Your day-to-day responsibilities may include: <ul> <li>Working collaboratively with internal departments, Health Services, Partners, Statutory and Non-Statutory organisations to secure a holistic approach to Assessment, Safeguarding and Care Planning.&nbsp;</li> <li>Conducting Care Act (2014) compliant Assessments, Reviews and Support Plans which seek to promote, retain, and maximise independence where safe and possible to do so.&nbsp;</li> <li>Conducting S.42 Safeguarding Enquiries.&nbsp;</li> <li>Provide person-centred services to vulnerable adults that focus on evidence-based and best practice.&nbsp;</li> <li>Provide professional advice and guidance to colleagues and partner agencies supporting vulnerable people</li> <li>Maintain properly documented case files, records, and information. Prepare reports as required.</li> <li>Proactively develop professional knowledge, skills, and behaviours.</li> <li>All opportunities to prevent, reduce and delay access to social care services are taken</li> </ul> Qualifications and Requirements:&nbsp; To apply, you should have at least 2 years’ experience in a similar statutory role or be able to demonstrate transferable skills to meet the needs of this this post. You will need to have a current registration with Social Work England and provide your Registration Number. We anticipate that an applicant will have the following aptitudes and ability to demonstrate these:&nbsp; <ul> <li>Knowledge and experience of issues relating to people in need, including relevant legislation, guidance &amp; procedures</li> <li>Experience of service delivery which is culturally sensitive and responsive to the needs of a multi-cultural community</li> <li>Ability to work as a team member&nbsp;</li> <li>Ability to work under regular supervision from a line manager</li> <li>Ability to work effectively under pressure</li> <li>Ability to prioritise work and risks.&nbsp;</li> <li>Ability to ensure Performance Indicators relating to service areas are met</li> <li>Ability to participate in change effectively</li> <li>Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing, and to follow through required actions</li> <li>Commitment to the participation of vulnerable people and their families both at an individual and service level</li> <li>Detailed working knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and other relevant legislation, procedures and guidance relating to children and families</li> <li>Ability to demonstrate understanding of the financial implications for a Local Authority when commissioning care and support to meet needs and an awareness of how to consider other funding streams / means of meeting needs.&nbsp;</li> <li>Awareness of current issues in care and support policy and practice</li> </ul> Terms and conditions:&nbsp; The below terms and conditions apply to this role:&nbsp; Satisfactory employment references and identity checks;&nbsp; Satisfactory declaration of interest;&nbsp; This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults;&nbsp; Satisfactory DBS check;&nbsp; Continued professional body registration;&nbsp; As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English.&nbsp; How to Apply:&nbsp; Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the ‘Apply’ button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy.&nbsp; We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.&nbsp;&nbsp; Equal Opportunity Employer:&nbsp; Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value.&nbsp; To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy.&nbsp; We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview.&nbsp; For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us" target="_blank">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>.&nbsp; Contact Information:&nbsp; If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Steven Box at <a href="mailto:steven.box@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">steven.box@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp; The Council’s preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> so we can arrange an alternative application method.&nbsp; Click here for further information on the <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.&nbsp;





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