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You would be part of a team creating long term sustainable tenancies to help the most vulnerable people off the streets of Dacorum with occasional work in St Albans.</p><p><strong>About you</strong></p><p>You`ll be driven by the desire to make a difference and have the ability to understand the complex needs associated with those who have been street homeless for a considerate period of time.</p><p>Desired qualities will include:</p><ul>\n<li><p>Experience of providing intensive case management and wrap-around support and advocacy to service users.</p></li>\n<li><p>Experience of project management and/or monitoring referrals to community services and external partner agencies.</p></li>\n<li><p>Acting calmly and responding professionally in stressful and difficult situations.</p></li>\n</ul><p>You must be a car driver and have access to a vehicle to undertake the role. This post will require occasional evening and weekend work to support the service provided.</p><p><br><strong>The Benefits</strong></p><p>We offer a range of benefits which include:</p><ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li>\n<li>£32,292 pa for a 37.5 hour a week contract</li>\n<li>Regular support from your line manager and colleagues</li>\n<li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li>\n<li>Monthly attendance bonus on top of your basic salary</li>\n<li>Annual salary and cost of living review</li>\n<li>Commitment to health and wellbeing with the Five Ways to Wellbeing</li>\n<li>Ongoing professional development and support to deliver outstanding support</li>\n<li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li>\n<li>Refer-a-friend scheme: Earn a £130 bonus for each friend you refer to work for us</li>\n<li>Friendly and supportive team environment</li>\n<li>Employee assistance helpline</li>\n<li>Mileage paid for car usage</li>\n</ul><p><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>Hightown is a charitable housing association operating principally in Hertfordshire, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire. 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We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. <br><br>This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC7 job profile. Please locate this via: <br><br> Job profiles - Health and social care <br><br>To hear more about this opportunity please contact Michelle McLaughlin (michelle.mclaughlin@hertfordshire.gov.uk). <br><br> Interview Date: 2nd and 6th June. <br><br> Benefits of working for us<br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br> 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. 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This is an opportunity to work alongside a committed, friendly and creative team, where the home environment is an important aspect of care. We support children and teenagers who have different range of needs and challenges. <br><br> The cleaner works with a group of residential care staff, a handy person and office staff to ensure that the home is a clean, child friendly and homely place to live. <br><br><b>About the role</b><br><br> You will be completing a wide range of cleaning duties to a high standard in all areas of the home, in addition to overseeing Care Of Substance Hazardous Health (COSHH), ordering provisions, ensuring Health and safety in the home and ensuring daily and weekly cleaning schedule / equipment checks are completed on time and to acceptable standards. <br><br> You will contribute to maintaining a home where children can thrive and feel nurtured. <br><br> You will have direct contact with children, communicating and building relationships and trust with them. 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We are making SEND everyone's business.<br><br>Do you want to make a positive impact and be part of that change? We're investing in our statutory SEND workforce.<br><br><strong>What does the role involve?</strong><br>We've got opportunities for SEND Casework Team Leaders within our School Age Reviews Team. <br><br>You'll be overseeing EHC Coordinators, who are responsible for Education, Health, and Care Annual Reviews, for school age children. The team focuses on coordinating professionals across education, health and care and coproducing plans and provision with families of school age children.<br><br>You'll support your team to coproduce Education Health and Care plans in a person-centred way, maintaining excellent communication and quality standards. You'll keep an eye on the data and performance of the team, ensuring that we meet our statutory timescales.<br><br>You'll provide line management and supervision to the team, ensuring that every member of the team delivers our statutory SEND obligations and works to achieve the overall service targets and development plan. You'll support ongoing professional development, including induction, delivering training, and performance management processes for your team.<br><br>You will strive to maintain, develop and improve professional, supportive working relationships with education settings and parents in relation to EHC assessments and plans.<br><br><strong>We are looking for you to have: </strong><ul>\n<li>Comprehensive up to date knowledge and experience of the Children and Families Act 2014, SEND Code of Practice and SEND Regulations 2014.</li>\n<li>Experience of managing staff and delivering excellent service outcomes in a previous role is strongly desirable</li>\n<li>Current driving license and access to a car to be able to travel to a range of work bases and schools and this role does require you to be in one of our offices regularly and some countywide travel.</li>\n<li>Educated to degree level or have significant experience of a range of work within education.</li>\n<li>Experience of working well under pressure and being extremely well organised</li>\n</ul>If you have an unrelenting drive to ensure excellent outcomes for children with special educational needs and disabilities, and you can motivate and manage a team to achieve this - this may be your perfect role!<br><br><strong>Interviews</strong>: Tuesday May 27th online or Tuesday June 3rd in person at Apsley<br><br> <strong>For an informal conversation please contact </strong> Rupinder.ahluwalia@hertfordshire.gov.uk <br><br>This job role is level 11 - Please locate the job profile via: Job profiles - Health and social car e<br><br>Benefits of working for us<br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br> 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. <br><br> <strong>Disability Confident</strong> <br> We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. <br><br> <strong>Safeguarding</strong> <br> This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. <br><br> <strong>Driving required</strong> <br> 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. <br><br> <strong>English Fluency</strong> <br> The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). 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Not only will you know that your role is providing value to over 1.2 million people within Hertfordshire, your contribution will be invaluable in achieving our core values, improving residents lives and working with integrity. <br><br> <strong>Corporate</strong> <br> This is a role which is at the heart of strategic financial planning at the County Council. As a senior member of the Corporate Finance team, your responsibilities will include leading on areas of the Council's financial budget setting and monitoring process, including work on the co-ordination and completion of the annual budget pack, leading on the preparation of the Council's monthly budget monitor and working closely with Business Partner teams to provide advice and support, as well as looking to continually challenge and improve processes. 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As a senior member of the ACS Finance team, your responsibilities will include leading on all areas of the ACS budget setting and monitoring process, incorporating work on inflation modelling and monitoring of key transformation savings programmes. <br><br><b>About the role</b><br><br> <strong>Corporate Finance</strong><ul>\n<li> Leading on the Council's financial budget setting process and development of the medium-term financial strategy. </li>\n<li> Leading on the preparation and coordination of the Council's budget monitor report. </li>\n<li> The role will have exposure to senior management, and you'll contribute to strategic financial decision making. </li>\n<li> You'll be involved with technical areas of local government funding, including local taxation, which will involve co-ordinating with Hertfordshire District and Borough Councils. </li>\n<li> Other responsibilities will include the monitoring of grant income, co-ordination of key government returns, supporting with year-end working papers, and promoting best practice in financial processes. </li>\n<li> The role will line-manage two members of staff (senior accountant and accountancy officer) </li>\n</ul><strong>ACS</strong><ul>\n<li> You will lead on the budget setting process for Adult Care Services and have responsibility for the monitoring of key transformational savings programmes. </li>\n<li> You will also lead on the support to our In-House services, developing appropriate operational costing models in conjunction with Heads of Service in ACS. </li>\n<li> Other responsibilities will include leading on the monitoring of capital programmes within the Department and overall co-ordination of the ACS revenue monitor. </li>\n</ul><br><b>About you</b><br><br> <strong>Essential </strong><ul>\n<li> Be a fully qualified accountant (CIPFA or equivalent), or be qualified by experience </li>\n<li> Have the ability to build relationships up to Chief Officer level both within HCC and partner organisations, creating trust and confidence and fostering a partnership approach. </li>\n<li> Have the ability to problem solve. 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Ensure identification and delivery of improvements and negotiating the delivery of actions where these are outside of your direct control, (and even outside of your organisation). </li>\n<li> Have the ability to explain complex financial information and risks associated with the information to senior leaders within both HCC and partner organisations. </li>\n<li> Have extensive experience of managing key financial processes, and be able to interpret and apply financial policies, procedures, guidance and legislation. </li>\n<li> Be able to challenge effectively and influence others where those people may not be within HCC </li>\n<li> Experience with modelling </li>\n</ul><strong>Desirable </strong><ul>\n<li> Previous exposure to Adult Care Services or Corporate Finance would be beneficial, although not essential. </li>\n<li> Experience in working for local government would be beneficial </li>\n</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. <br><br>This job role is within the Corporate Services level 13 job profile. Please locate this via: <br><br> Job profiles - Corporate services <br><br>To hear more about this opportunity please contact Anita.Zala@hertfordshire.gov.uk - ACS; Matthew.Nendick@hertfordshire.gov.uk - Corporate for an informal discussion about the role. <br><br> <strong>Interview Date</strong>: to be confirmed <br><br> Benefits of working for us<br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br> 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. 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You will not only support the delivery of this service but should be proactive in identifying opportunities for process improvements.<br><br><b>About the role</b><br><br>You will provide payroll advice in support of service delivery and resolve complex payroll related queries from both managers and employees.<br><br>You will be required to have an up-to-date knowledge of statutory deductions and legislation and are able to understand and communicate complex and challenging information at all levels, ensuring payroll updates are implemented accordingly, and information cascaded across the wider Payroll and HR teams.<br><br>You will also need a high level of understanding and expertise with integrated HR/Payroll applications (SAP desirable) and Microsoft Office applications. Experience in payroll, including Tax, NI and overpayment calculations. You should also have excellent communication, keyboard and data entry skills, and a knowledge of Local Government Terms & Conditions would be an advantage.<br><br><b>About you</b><br><br>Essential:<ul>\n<li>A high level of understanding of how HMRC legislation applies to payroll, pensions, and other statutory payments.</li>\n<li>Great attention to detail, ensuring the payroll data is right first time, every time.</li>\n<li>Experience in HR/Payroll applications.</li>\n<li>Excellent communication, organisation, and time management skills.</li>\n<li>Experience using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel.</li>\n<li>The ability to delve into complex payroll queries and investigations, seeing them through to resolution.</li>\n<li>An eye for accuracy and attention to detail.</li>\n</ul>Desirable:<ul><li>A knowledge of Local Government Terms & Conditions would be an advantage.</li></ul>This is a great opportunity for someone to enhance their existing Payroll knowledge in a Local Government environment with a diverse range of terms and conditions. This is the perfect role for an organised, pro-active individual, with strong payroll skills looking to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.<br><br>This job role is within the Business Support Services, level BUS7 job profile. Please locate this via:<br><br> Job profiles: Business support services <br><br>To hear more about this opportunity please contact Jane Hockley, jane.hockley@hertfordshire.gov.uk or Lisa Hearne, lisa.hearne@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role. <br><br> Interview Date: w/c 27th May 2025 <br><br> 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. <br><br> Benefits of working for us<br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br> 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. <br><br> <strong>Secondment</strong><br>This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the Secondment Form as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only. <br><br> <strong>Disability Confident</strong> <br> We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. <br><br> <strong>English Fluency</strong> <br> 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.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£26, 835 opportunity to progress to £30,060","publishDate":"2025-05-06T04:32:30.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-18T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/b601aa81-9916-4b9e-a93b-42efbc5c02ba.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"6dc7dc23-f85e-48d7-935f-759413fc4127","title":"Helpdesk Operator","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Stevenage","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>Job Title:</strong> Helpdesk Operator <br> <strong>Starting Salary:</strong> £26,835 opportunity to progress to £30,060 pa pay increase pending <br> <strong>Hours:</strong> 37.0 <br> <strong>Location:</strong> Stevenage/Hybrid Working/With Fixed Rota <br> <strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent <br> <strong>Directorate:</strong> Resources <br><br><b>About the team</b><ul>\n<li>The Facilities Management team keep our operational accommodation clean, safe and working efficiently; making sure that it is maintained in the optimum condition within available budgets in order for HCC staff to deliver their services</li>\n<li>This role reports to the Helpdesk Manager</li>\n<li>The Helpdesk takes on average 6,000 calls and 22,000 emails a year from approx. 800 HCC properties, triaging and directing all manner of reactive and remedial maintenance jobs issuing these out both in house operatives and / or contractors</li>\n<li>Core hours 8am-5pm need to be covered, Mon-Fri on a rota basis.</li>\n<li>Monday mandatory office day for whole Team</li>\n<li>Office based to cover early shifts 07.30 -16.00 and 07.45 -16.15</li>\n<li>Late shifts can be hybrid - 08.00 -16.30 and 08.30 -17.00. (please see attached example rota.</li>\n</ul>This role can see the postholder liaising with staff from all Directorates, contractors and sub-contractors.<br><br><b>About the role</b><ul>\n<li>You will co-ordinate calls that are returned from the Out of Hours cover service and ensure this provision is suitable and effective</li>\n<li>You will respond to emergency / urgent situations that require quick and decisive decision making. Decisions you make could affect the delivery of services at a site.</li>\n<li>You will need to issue appropriate completion targets against all jobs issued from pre agreed criteria</li>\n<li>You will manage the Help Desk module on CPD ensuring all jobs and related information is accurately recorded</li>\n<li>You will follow financial regulations when agreeing quotes, fees and charges</li>\n<li>You will ensure payment applications are processed and paid in line with contractual obligations</li>\n</ul>A day in the life of Facilities Management Helpdesk includes taking a call from a Day Centre reporting a hoist not working to a member of staff being too cold (or hot) in one of the offices at our main sites. Emails requests are also monitored and can include a blocked toilet at a Youth Centre or a roof leak with water ingress through a light fitting or onto expensive electrical equipment at a Fire Station.<br><br><strong>THIS IS NOT AN IT HELPDESK ROLE.</strong><br><br><b>About you</b><br><br>Essential:<ul>\n<li> Ability to handle customer inquiries and resolve issues efficiently, ensuring a positive customer experience. </li>\n<li>Strong oral and written communications skills</li>\n<li>IT literate - MS Outlook, MS Excel, MS Word, One Drive</li>\n<li>Good negotiating skills</li>\n<li>Decisive & able to make good judgement calls</li>\n<li>Be able to work under pressure</li>\n<li>Team player essential whilst being able to work alone</li>\n</ul>Desirable:<ul>\n<li>Some technical knowledge and understanding on basic mechanical, electrical, plumbing / heating and building maintenance related issues</li>\n<li>Previous call centre type work would be advantageous</li>\n<li>Use of Corporate Property Database - training will be provided</li>\n<li>Understanding of financial regulations</li>\n<li>Understanding of H&S related requirements including SSoW, RAMS, PTW, COSHH, Hot Works</li>\n<li>Knowledge of Asbestos Management</li>\n</ul>This is an interactive and rewarding role working with the wider FM team to deliver services that have a positive impact on the work of HCC staff, allowing them to deliver their services in safe and well-maintained facilities.<br><br>This job role is within the Corporate Services, level CORP7 job profile. Please locate this via:<br><br> Job profiles - Corporate services <br><br>To hear more about this opportunity please contact <strong>Tisha Jardine 01992 555569 or 07825 535117</strong> for an informal discussion about the role. <br><br> Interview Date: 27th, 28th and 30th May <br><br> Previous applicants need not apply. <br><br> 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. <br><br> Benefits of working for us<br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br> 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. <br><br> <strong>Disability Confident</strong> <br> We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. <br><br> <strong>English Fluency</strong> <br> The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). 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We are seeking two Deputy Team Managers to join our Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH), where you will play a key role in leading and supporting our dedicated team. You will work alongside the Team Manager to provide leadership, supervision, and support to a team of Social Workers and Senior Practitioners. You will be responsible for maintaining high standards of social work practice, ensuring that training and development opportunities are maximized, and supporting staff.<br> <br><strong>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.</strong><br><strong>About you</strong><br>You will prioritise the most vulnerable and at-risk children, providing professional oversight and ensuring that cases are assessed and actioned appropriately. Working within Luton's Practice Framework, you will make informed recommendations, escalate cases where necessary, and collaborate with relevant services in line with local thresholds. You will be confident in supporting external partner agencies to understand the role of social care and offer guidance where needed.<br> <br>You will have substantial post-qualifying experience in child and family social work, with a deep understanding of safeguarding and risk management. Demonstrated experience in coaching and mentoring staff is essential, alongside the ability to support the Team Manager in leading, motivating, and developing a high-performing team. You should be confident in making sound professional judgments, particularly in high-risk situations involving children and families. A relevant professional qualification (e.g., Dip SW, CQSW) and registration with Social Work England are required.<br><strong>About us</strong><br>Our ambitious <strong>Luton 2040 Vision</strong>- that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.<br> <br>The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?<br><strong>Application process</strong><br><strong>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person's criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.</strong><br><strong>Additional information</strong><br>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:<ul> <li>\n<strong>From 25to 32days' annual leave:</strong> linked to length of service and grade</li> <li>\n<strong>Buying annual leave scheme: </strong>buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li> <li>\n<strong>Career Pathways:</strong> step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li> <li>\n<strong>Pension scheme: </strong>with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li> <li>\n<strong>Generous relocation package: </strong>up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li> <li>\n<strong>Employee Assistance Programme:</strong> a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li> <li>\n<strong>Work/life balance:</strong> flexible working options including working from home where possible. W e welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns </li> <li>\n<strong>Training and support: </strong>unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li> <li>\n<strong>Staff offers:</strong> includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li> <li>\n<strong>Arriva Travel Club:</strong> great value savings on local bus travel</li> <li>\n<strong>Friday Funday Socials -</strong> One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li> </ul>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"GBP 45,718.00 - 48,710.00 per year;GBP 8,000.00","publishDate":"2025-05-03T02:01:31.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-18T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/5cd24423-9966-4933-8a16-52013d6458a8.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d189086c-af75-414b-8778-bb3d0fc6dd37","title":"Deputy Team Manager - Leaving Care Team","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Town Hall Extension","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>About the job</strong><br><strong>Salary: £45,718 - £48,710 a year pro rata plus £5,000 market supplement allowance and £3,203 car benefit allowance a year pro rata<br>Hours per week: 37<br>Contract type: Fixed term for 12 months</strong><br> <br><strong>This position is available as a secondment opportunity for 1 year. If you are a permanent LBC employee, you must have written approval (an email will suffice) from your manager prior to applying and a copy will need to be submitted with your application. Please note: we will not be able to proceed with your application form without your manager's permission.</strong><br> <br> Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people leaving care? <br> Do you have the experience, resilience, and leadership skills to help shape and deliver high-quality support services to care leavers as they move into adulthood? <br> <br> We're looking for a Deputy Team Manager to join our dynamic Leaving Care Team, supporting young people aged 16-25 on their journey to independence. This is your opportunity to be part of a dedicated, multi-disciplinary team making a lasting impact. <br> <br> As Deputy Team Manager, you'll work closely with the Team Manager to lead and inspire a committed team within our Corporate Parenting Service. You'll help shape service delivery, manage resources and budgets, and support frontline professionals to deliver tailored interventions that meet the complex and evolving needs of care-experienced young people. <br> <br> Your key responsibilities will include:<ul> <li> Supporting the operational management of the Leaving Care Team. </li> <li> Leading on complex casework, including safeguarding and statutory responsibilities. </li> <li> Coaching, mentoring, and supervising staff to maintain high standards of practice. </li> <li> Contributing to training and staff development. </li> <li> Representing the service at internal and external meetings. </li> </ul>You'll ensure children and young people's voices are heard, their individual needs are understood, and their welfare safeguarded - all while striving for the best possible outcomes in education, health, employment, and emotional well-being. <br> <br> <strong>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.</strong> <br><strong>About you</strong><br>We're seeking a confident, empathetic leader with:<ul> <li>Substantial experience in a children's social care environment, especially with safeguarding, child protection, and statutory casework.</li> <li>A strong track record of complex decision making and supporting practitioners through high-risk cases.</li> <li>Excellent knowledge of relevant legislation, frameworks, and performance standards related to Children's Services.</li> <li>Experience in coaching, mentoring and developing staff, helping teams to thrive and deliver exceptional care.</li> <li>Ability to write complex reports and communicate effectively across a range of audiences.</li> <li>A recognised professional Social Work qualification (DipSW, CQSW or equivalent) and current Social Work England registration.</li> </ul>If you're committed to empowering care leavers and supporting your team to provide outstanding services, we'd love to hear from you.<br><strong>About us</strong><br>Our ambitious <strong>Luton 2040 Vision</strong>- that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.<br> <br>The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?<br> <br> We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce thatreflects the diversity of our borough <br><strong>Application process</strong><br><strong>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person's criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.</strong><br><strong>Additional information</strong><br>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:<ul> <li>\n<strong>From 25to 32days' annual leave:</strong> linked to length of service and grade</li> <li>\n<strong>Buying annual leave scheme: </strong>buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li> <li>\n<strong>Career Pathways:</strong> step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li> <li>\n<strong>Pension scheme: </strong>with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li> <li>\n<strong>Generous relocation package: </strong>up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li> <li>\n<strong>Employee Assistance Programme:</strong> a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li> <li>\n<strong>Work/life balance:</strong> flexible working options including working from home where possible. 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Some travel required for client visits.<br><br><b>About the team</b><br><br>We're transforming debt recovery by focusing on generating revenue for Hertfordshire County Council and prevention of debt. Our team consists of 9 Service Link Officers, supervised by 2 Senior Finance Officers/<br><br>Our current drive within debt services - planning and resources is to focus on recovery of debt for care services received. We're looking for a motivated individual who is able to adapt to change and pivot quickly in response to new guidelines and agreements.<br><br><b>About the role</b><br><br>You will be at the forefront of debt recovery activity. You'll work alongside a team of experienced individuals, leading on resolving complex debt recovery issues with our customers and their families, as well as investigating related financial queries, identifying and reporting potential safeguarding concerns.<br><br>Interpersonal skills and teamwork are essential to the development of our team and our overall success. In order to carry out recovery activity with a clear direction, you'll have frequent interactions with key internal and external stakeholders- such as the Central debt, Income and finance and Legal teams.<br><br><b>About you</b><br><br>Essential:<ul>\n<li>Experience in query resolution using various systems</li>\n<li>Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word, in addition to good numeracy and general IT skills.</li>\n<li>Good diary and time management skills to be able to prioritise workloads and adhere to timescales set when pursuing payment of outstanding invoices</li>\n<li>Evidence of creating reports to enable monitoring for management information</li>\n<li>Strong negotiation and influential skills</li>\n<li>Excellent communication skills</li>\n<li>Ability to manage challenging conversations</li>\n<li>Ability to work both independently and as part of a team</li>\n<li>Management of individual workloads with direction</li>\n<li>Travelling for client visits - driving licence and access to a car</li>\n</ul>Desirable:<ul>\n<li>An NVQ level 3 in accounting and financial qualification, or equivalent, is desirable</li>\n<li>Knowledge of credit control, accounting and debt recovery</li>\n<li>Experience in local government</li>\n</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. <br><br>This job role is within the Corporate job family, level 9 job profile. Please locate this via:<br><br> Job profiles - Corporate services <br><br>To hear more about this opportunity please contact vithushaa.naguleswaran@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role. <br><br> Interview Date:21 May 2025 <br><br> Benefits of working for us<br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br> 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. <br><br><strong>Disability Confident</strong> <br> We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. <br><br> <strong>Safeguarding</strong> <br> This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. <br><br> <strong>Driving required</strong> <br> 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. <br><br> <strong>English Fluency</strong> <br> The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). 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The postholder will be part of the wider Money Advice Unit Team which sits in Adult Care Services. <br><br> The Money Advice Unit includes both welfare rights and money advice staff, as well as admin and IT support. Although it is not a public, front-line advice service, it does provide direct benefit take-up assistance in specific circumstances, including the Macmillan Benefits Advice Service. It also provides training and information for staff partner organisations as well as an advice line and various factsheets for the MAU webpages. <br><br> This post is based in Stevenage but has a hybrid flexible working model with staff working from, office, home and outreach venues. <br><br><b>About the role</b><br><br> To deliver a specialist income maximisation service for people affected by cancer living or receiving treatment in Hertfordshire. <br><br> To undertake welfare benefits advice work including casework, advocacy, outreach, production of written and oral information, talks and training, and appeals representation as required.<ul>\n<li> To provide high quality welfare benefits advice, support and information for cancer patients, carers and health professionals.<br><br> </li>\n<li> To deliver services by phone, e-mail and in-person at hospital and hospice settings (or where appropriate other Health and Macmillan environments); and in exceptional circumstances undertake home visits.<br><br> </li>\n<li> To undertake casework including benefit checks, claim form completion, advocacy, revisions, appeals and tribunal representation.<br><br> </li>\n<li> To manage a large caseload and maintain detailed electronic case records of work whilst ensuring compliance with the Advice Quality Standard and key performance indicators.<br><br> </li>\n<li> To provide advice, consultancy and training services to volunteers, health and social care staff and those staff from other statutory organisations who make referrals to the service e.g. community nurses, health visitors and hospital staff.<br><br> </li>\n<li> To participate in the production of training material for staff and in the development and production of easily understood information for people living with cancer as agreed. To ensure such material is sensitive to the needs of people from minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.<br><br> </li>\n<li> To support Macmillan's policy, media and campaign work by providing case studies, activity data and feedback as required.<br><br> </li>\n<li> To participate in regular meetings with other Macmillan Benefits Advisors and the wider advice community to identify common areas of need and to propose joint initiatives as appropriate. This includes awareness of the work of the MAU generally, especially the other take-up projects. </li>\n</ul><br><b>About you</b><ul>\n<li> Substantial experience of welfare benefits advice work (paid or unpaid) and ability to apply technical knowledge to actual situations e.g. benefit checks and 'better off' calculations. In particular, knowledge of disability benefits and universal credit is essential.<br><br> </li>\n<li> Ability to advocate and make effective written and oral representations to external agencies, such as DWP and HMRC and to represent at tribunals if appropriate.<br><br> </li>\n<li> Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload; management of a large caseload whilst maintaining AQS compliance and key performance indicators.<br><br> </li>\n<li> Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people and to explain complex benefits issues to people over the phone or in person, with particular reference to understanding the issues facing people living with cancer and their carers.<br><br> </li>\n<li> Excellent presentations skills, with the ability to develop information material and deliver information sessions to a wide variety of partners and people living with cancer.<br><br> </li>\n<li> Ability to develop, liaise with and maintain productive working relationships with partner organisations, in particular, Macmillan professionals and staff in hospital and hospice settings.<br><br> </li>\n<li> To support Macmillan's policy, media and campaign work by providing case studies, activity data and feedback as required.<br><br> </li>\n<li> This post involves regular travel throughout the County, so the postholder must be fully mobile across Hertfordshire.<br><br> </li>\n</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. <br><br>This job role is within the Community Services, level COM10 job profile. Please locate this via: <br><br> Job profiles - Community services <br><br>To hear more about this opportunity please contact deborah.kingsley@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role. <br><br> Interview Date: 3 June 2025 <br><br> Benefits of working for us<br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br> 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. <br><br> <strong>Secondment</strong> <br> This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the Secondment Form as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only. <br><br> <strong>Disability Confident</strong> <br> We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. <br><br> <strong>Safeguarding</strong> <br> This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. <br><br> <strong>Driving required</strong> <br> 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. <br><br> <strong>English Fluency</strong> <br> The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). 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The Team also delivers various in year programmes of work often at short notice liaising with contractors and other service providers; along with overseeing typically £70m of highways budget annually.<br><br>With ever increasing focus and commitment to efficient highways drainage services, this is an exciting opportunity to work in the Maintenance Coordination Team helping to ensure our network and assets are fit for purpose.<br><br><b>About the role</b><br><br>We are looking for an enthusiastic and pro-active individual to join us in undertaking a variety of mainly drainage related functions to help us deliver our commitments.<br><br><strong></strong>As an Engineering Project Manager your focus will primarily be on emerging public highway drainage issues. You will identify and apply appropriate methodologies and standards to produce effective and innovative solutions. You will also get the opportunity to work closely with other team members and the Council's wider drainage community and delivery partners, managing both assigned and your own portfolios of work including assisting with the management of various budgets and handling general casework and correspondence as required. You will also contribute to the ongoing development of the Highways Service by suggesting and exploring new ideas, methods and ways of promoting sustainable drainage solutions and drainage resilience.<br><br><b>About you</b><br><br> <strong>Essential</strong><ul>\n<li>Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field or relevant experience.</li>\n<li>Proven experience in highway maintenance, drainage systems, and project management. </li>\n<li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills </li>\n<li>Ability to identify and resolve issues efficiently and effectively whilst demonstrating value for money</li>\n<li>Ability to work closely with team members and the wider community.</li>\n</ul><strong>Desirable</strong><ul><li>Whilst not essential, a sound understanding of working within a political environment and experience of dealing with elected Members, MPs and other high-profile engagement would be highly beneficial.</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. <br><br>This job role is within the Technical Services, level TEC11 job profile. Please locate this via:<br><br> Job profiles: Technical services <br><br>To hear more about this opportunity please contact neil.richardson@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role. <br><br> Please note that if we receive a high volume of applications, we may close the vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure it is considered. <br><br> Interview Date: week commencing 19th May 2025 <br><br> Benefits of working for us<br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br> 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. <br><br><strong>Disability Confident</strong> <br> We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. <br><br> <strong>Driving required</strong> <br> 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. <br><br> <strong>English Fluency</strong> <br> The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). 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Home to over 1 million people and 100,000 businesses, including many of the UK's largest companies, Hertfordshire boasts a mix of picturesque villages, bustling market towns, and thriving urban areas like Watford, St Albans, and Stevenage. With excellent transport links, you can easily explore beyond the county. <br><br><b>About the role</b><br> Why Hertfordshire Trading Standards?<ul>\n<li> Diverse Responsibilities: Engage in a wide range of Trading Standards functions to protect consumers and support businesses. </li>\n<li> High-Profile Cases: We tackle significant cases and seek innovative solutions for the best outcomes. </li>\n<li> Expert Support: Benefit from our in-house legal team, financial investigator, and intelligence officer. </li>\n<li> Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible working arrangements and a supportive environment that values your well-being. </li>\n<li> Professional Growth: Access comprehensive training to keep you at the forefront of your field. </li>\n</ul><br><b>About you</b><br><br> We seek qualified Trading Standards Officers with professionalism, enthusiasm, and a proactive attitude to join our business or compliance teams. <strong></strong><br><br> <strong>Essential</strong>:<ul>\n<li>Trading Standards Qualification</li>\n<li>Excellent communication skills</li>\n<li>Proactive attitude</li>\n<li>Strong work ethic</li>\n<li>Teamwork abilities</li>\n<li>Capability to work independently</li>\n<li>Full UK driving licence</li>\n</ul>Whether you are newly qualified looking for a TSO role or an experienced officer looking for a Senior one, and whatever your area of interest, we'd love to hear from you. We welcome applications for part-time or fixed-term roles as well. <br><br> 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. <br><br>This job role is within the Regulatory Services, level REG12 job profile. Please locate this via:<br><br> Job profiles - Regulatory services <br><br>To hear more about this opportunity please contact Simon Brindley on 01707 292 581, or Richard Lewis on 01707 292418 for an informal discussion about the role. <br><br> Interview Date: 9th & 10th June 2025<br><br>Benefits of working for us<br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br> 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. <br><br><strong>Disability Confident</strong> <br> We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. <br><br> <strong>Safeguarding</strong> <br> This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. <br><br> <strong>Driving required</strong> <br> 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. <br><br> <strong>English Fluency</strong> <br> The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). 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You will have the opportunity to undertake work placements in two different homes within the service working with our most vulnerable and traumatised young people whilst receiving a high level of support and training.<br><br>The role will entail working with young people who have challenging behaviours, supporting young people to access education, and undertaking activities with the young people.<br><br>Upon successful completion of the programme, you will be assigned to 1 home permanently and your salary will increase to £30,559 per annum plus market enhancement.<br><br>Working in our team will give you the opportunity to further your career through accessing further training opportunities. As part of this role, you will be expected to undertake diploma level 4.<br><br><b>About you</b><br><br>Whilst no specific skills or experience in social care is required, your passion and commitment to learn is essential for working with our children and young people.<br><br> <strong>Essential</strong>: <br> •Full UK Driving Licence and regular access to a car <br><br>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. <br><br>This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC6 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Health and social care <br><br>To hear more about this opportunity please contact Sabika Sabeen (sabika.sabeen@hertfordshire.gov.uk) or 07515 663033 for an informal discussion about the role.<ul>\n<li> <strong>Outcome of application:</strong> 4th June </li>\n<li> <strong>Assessment Centre Dates</strong>: 11th June, 12th June or 18th June. These will be face to face located in Hertford. </li>\n<li> <strong>Start date</strong>: 29th September 2025. </li>\n</ul>Benefits of working for us <br><br><strong> </strong><br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br> 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. <br><br> <strong>Disability Confident</strong> <br> We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. <br><br> <strong>Safeguarding</strong> <br> This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. <br><br> <strong>Driving required</strong> <br> 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. <br><br> <strong>English Fluency</strong> <br> The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). 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You'll be required to complete a comprehensive range of technical, technological and mechanical multi-skilled work including diagnosing, inspecting, servicing and repair of vehicles, plant and specialist equipment in a safe, efficient and economical manner, following current legislation, Luton Council's maintenance policy and all relevant Health & Safety policies.<br> <br>You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of different vehicles used across the Council. A tool allowance of £762.03 a year is eligible for this role and also unsociable hours payment (to be confirmed).<br> <br><strong>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.</strong><br><strong>About you</strong><br>The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience of diagnosing, repairing and maintaining a range of heavy and light commercial vehicles and plant equipment. You'll need to be able to communicate effectively with others, including persuading and influencing customers and members of the public, ensuring you give clear instructions, advice, information and estimates of time and costs both verbally and in writing.<br> <br>Some experience of supervision within a workshop repair, maintenance facility or similar is essential. You must have knowledge of the application and practice of Health & Safety legislation within a vehicle maintenance and repair environment.<br> <br>A City and Guilds Full Technological Certificate, NVQ L3 or equivalent experience and training is essential, as well as a Category C driving license.<br> <br> This is a public facing role so you'll need to show off your fluency in speaking and writing English <br><strong>About us</strong><br>Our ambitious <strong>Luton 2040 Vision</strong> - that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.<br> <br>The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?<br> <br> We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce thatreflects the diversity of our borough <br><strong>Application Process</strong><br> On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received. <strong><br></strong><br><strong>Benefits</strong><br>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:<br><br>- From 25 to 32 days' annual leave: linked to length of service and grade<br>- Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave<br>- Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area<br>- Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant<br>- Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)<br>- Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home<br>- Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns<br>- Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways<br>- Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons<br>- Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel<br>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"GBP 35,235.00 - 37,938.00 per year;GBP 8,000.00","publishDate":"2025-05-02T02:01:19.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-15T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/0a4c6284-29e5-4be6-9640-678b195f0d46.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"4770654c-3389-4969-a76a-60c6d13e34ce","title":"Mockingbird Liasion Officer","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Luton","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>About the job</strong><br><strong>Salary: £41,511 - £44,711 a year pro rata plus £963 essential car user allowance (subject to criteria)<br>Hours per week: 18.5<br>Contract type: Fixed-term for 1 year</strong><br> <br><strong>This position is available as a secondment opportunity for 1 year. If you are a permanent LBC employee, you must have written approval (an email will suffice) from your manager prior to applying and a copy will need to be submitted with your application. Please note: we will not be able to proceed with your application form without your manager's permission.</strong><br> <br>Luton Borough Council has partnered with The Fostering Network to deliver the Mockingbird Family Model. This is an extended family model that aims to improve the stability of fostering placements and strengthen the relationships between carers, children and young people, fostering services and birth families.<br> <br>This is a vital new role where you'll collaborate with key partners to develop the understanding and commitment needed to sustain the Mockingbird Model. The Liaison Worker will have a lead on identifying Foster Carers to the constellation, and work with families in the constellation to create an extended family community for children and young people.<br> <br>You'll provide effective communication about the offer and work of the Mockingbird Constellation and ensure that the Fostering and social work teams work effectively with the constellation and Hub Carer.<br> <br><strong>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.</strong><br><strong>About you</strong><br>You are a passionate and experienced social work professional, bringing substantial post-qualifying expertise in fostering and child and family social work. With a deep understanding of the needs of young people in care, you have developed a high level of competence in the fostering field, aligning your practice with national standards and best practice guidance.<br> <br>Your skills and knowledge will help to support/supervise the hub foster carer to arrange support groups, activities and coffee mornings for the other foster carers/children in the constellation. You will need to have a good understanding of the challenges that foster carers face and have experience of working directly with children who have experienced trauma, attachment challenges, and associated disorders, and you bring both empathy and insight to your approach.<br> <br>A skilled communicator, you're able to present complex reports and deliver impactful presentations tailored to a range of audiences. You thrive in collaborative environments, contributing to team-based problem-solving with a solution-focused mindset.<br> <br>Building meaningful relationships is at the heart of your work-whether with children, carers, or colleagues-and your ability to engage people from all backgrounds is one of your key strengths.<br> <br>You hold a DipSW, CQSW, or an equivalent recognised qualification in social work, and you are registered with Social Work England.<br><strong>About us</strong><br>Our ambitious <strong>Luton 2040 Vision</strong>- that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.<br> <br>The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?<br> <br> We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce thatreflects the diversity of our borough <br><strong>Application process</strong><br><strong>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person's criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.</strong><br><strong>Additional information</strong><br>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:<ul> <li>\n<strong>From 25to 32days' annual leave:</strong> linked to length of service and grade</li> <li>\n<strong>Buying annual leave scheme: </strong>buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li> <li>\n<strong>Career Pathways:</strong> step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li> <li>\n<strong>Pension scheme: </strong>with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li> <li>\n<strong>Generous relocation package: </strong>up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li> <li>\n<strong>Employee Assistance Programme:</strong> a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li> <li>\n<strong>Work/life balance:</strong> flexible working options including working from home where possible. 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Does so with a positive approach and can use a variety of media.</li>\n<li>Has the ability to actively listen and respond to what is said.</li>\n<li>Is IT literate, such as can use MS Office products, or specialist applications.</li>\n<li>Can deliver to deadlines and escalate issues as appropriate.</li>\n<li>Can work accurately and independently, with regular supervision, and manage conflicting demands in their own workload.</li>\n<li>Can travel within Hertfordshire and occasionally further afield when required.</li>\n<li>Can understand the need for confidentiality, and when circumstances require it.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Desirable</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Is educated to degree level or equivalent, although relevant A Level or vocational qualifications would be considered for the right candidate.</li>\n<li>Can show a basic understanding of typical workplace policies and procedures, such as equal opportunities and health & safety.</li>\n<li>Post holders are expected to study towards, and complete, key professional qualifications relevant to the role.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>As part of our professional team, you will develop excellent interpersonal skills, be able to manage your time and tasks, be able to learn and study for professional qualifications, all of which will help you progress your career with us.</p>\n<p class=\"lumesse-section-body lumesse-section-body-4\"> </p>\n<p>This job role is within the Corporate Services, level CORP7 job profile. Please locate this via:</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hertfordshire.gov.uk%2Fcorporateservices&data=05%7C02%7CSusie.Barrett%40hertfordshire.gov.uk%7C87b1ce8d2dd54ac2493208dc3798d31d%7C53e92c3666174e71a989dd739ad32a4d%7C0%7C0%7C638446376714801626%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=7TFgsoylh3WLyLZTpWHJ6AMuSZZA%2FFIrYXcgSJz4iLk%3D&reserved=0\">Job profiles - Corporate services</a></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Interview Date: 28th & 29th May 2025</p>\n<p><em>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. 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