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In the ‘Why you?’ section of the application you will be required to demonstrate how you meet the role criteria noted in the Job Profile under the “About You” section. </span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong>To view the Job Profile, please </strong></span></span><span><span><strong>CLICK HERE</strong></span></span><span><span><strong> or copy and paste the below URL into your browser: </strong></span></span><span><span><strong>http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/10937020/file/document?inline</strong></span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong>What makes us different – why Camden?</strong></span></span></p> <p><span><span>At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits. From flexible working to 27 days annual leave (+ bank holidays!). We also know that a work life balance is extremely important so we also offer family leave, loan schemes and access to our incredible staff networks. </span></span></p> <p><span><span>We also have an incredible pensions scheme. </span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong>Visit 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits' for more details.</strong></span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong>Additional benefits for ASC Social Workers at Camden:</strong></span></span></p> <ul>\n<li><span><span>Competitive Salary based on experience.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Vibrant central London location with excellent transport links</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Reimbursement of the cost of Social Work England Fees for all qualified social work staff.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>A comprehensive core social work training offer provided in partnership with the Learning and Development Service.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Opportunities for post-qualifying study including Practice Educator, Best Interest Assessor and Approved Mental Health Practitioner.</span></span></li> </ul> <p></p> <p><span><span><strong>Inclusion and Diversity</strong></span></span><span><span><strong> </strong></span></span></p> <p><span><span>We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. 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You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our <a href=\"https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/\"><strong>Staff Benefits</strong></a> page.</span></p><p><strong>Recruitment timetable</strong></p><p><span>Advert close date: 11:59pm on 19<sup>th</sup> June 2025</span></p><p><span>Shortlisting date/s: 23dr June 2025</span></p><p><span>Interview date/s: 3<sup>rd</sup> July 2025</span></p><p><span><strong>The closing date is given as a guide. 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You will support in providing our residents with the support needed to help them overcome their personal barriers, and achieve their goals in a person centred approach. You will work within a residential setting, creating a safe and comfortable space which our residents can call their homes during their time within the service. The role includes:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Supporting residents with daily tasks</li>\n<li>Holding a caseload, conducting key work sessions which are personable to their needs</li>\n<li>Carry out regular welfare checks, safeguarding checks, and general living checks</li>\n<li>Encourage residents to take part in activities and events</li>\n<li>Keep support plans up to date on a regular basis</li>\n<li>Work closely with the rest of the team to provide overall excellent service delivery, this may mean also supporting with their caseloads, and other tasks as necessary</li>\n<li>Carry out general housing management support</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>About you</strong></p>\n<p>We're looking for someone who has a true passion to support those who have multiple and complex needs, with a drive to help support those who suffer with homelessness, mental health, and substance use. You will be able to build rapport and trusting relations in a professional setting, and able to build positive outcomes. You will have an adaptable and flexible approach to helping others, with an understanding that each individual has different levels and types of support needs. </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience of working with people of complex backgrounds and/or a good understanding of the sector, particularly around multiple and complex needs</li>\n<li>Ability to show empathy and compassion to our residents, and different challenges they face</li>\n<li>Ability to use, learn and adapt to IT at an intermediate level, including Microsoft and other software programs</li>\n<li>Ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and residents</li>\n<li>Ability to promote the service and provide outreach-based provision, with an ability to liaise and work effectively in partnership with stakeholders</li>\n<li>Understanding of the different needs people with multiple and complex needs have and be aware of the social marginalisation that can be attached to people who face personal challenges</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>What we offer</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service</li>\n<li>Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling</li>\n<li>Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing</li>\n<li>Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card</li>\n<li>Life Assurance Scheme</li>\n<li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li>\n<li>Annual Staff Awards</li>\n<li>Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives.</li>\n<li>Join an organisation with a mission to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We are committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We have a team of ambassadors who are staff volunteers and actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. We're proud to mention that our staff Ambassadors career aspirations generally benefit from embracing this unique opportunity to develop their respective skill sets in spaces that exist outside of their daily roles. </p>\n<p>SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity. </p>\n<p><strong>About Social Interest Group (SIG)</strong></p>\n<p>SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks.</p>\n<p>Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: <a href=\"https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/X5JhCPQy4hBBz6UzwWlv?domain=youtu.be\">Theory of Change</a> Further details can be found on our website here: <a href=\"https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/4ZkrCx1MXIp5EETvqakw?domain=socialinterestgroup.org.uk\">Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group</a>. </p>\n<p><strong>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION</strong></p>\n<p>Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.</p>\n<p>Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below. For Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk\">recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk</a> or call our central office on <a href=\"tel:02036689270\">020 3668 9270</a> to request a call back. Please note that this will take you through to our Central Administration team, who will then communicate your enquiry with us and we will arrange to call you back. </p>\n<p>Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our <a href=\"https://socialinterestgroup.org.uk/\">website</a>.</p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><strong>Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions. </strong></p>\n</blockquote>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£27,000","publishDate":"2025-05-23T08:34:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-08T08:34:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/89ba92e6-495d-43ec-88e4-7c9adb9ff66e.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"82bed2de-cd80-4b6c-b7c0-5ab7ccb3d1e1","title":"Team Manager – Safeguarding Adults","employer":"Harrow Council","department":"","location":"Harrow, Middlesex, United Kingdom","locationType":3,"description":"<h4> Job Description </h4><strong>Overview</strong><br><p>Are you a dynamic and experienced safeguarding professional ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? Harrow Council is seeking a passionate and strategic <strong>Adult Multiagency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Team Manager</strong> to lead a dedicated team at the forefront of adult protection.</p><p>In this pivotal role, you will:</p><ul>\n<li>Lead and coordinate a multi-disciplinary team to ensure timely, effective safeguarding responses.</li>\n<li>Drive collaborative working across health, police, social care, and voluntary sectors.</li>\n<li>Champion best practices in safeguarding adults at risk, ensuring compliance with the Care Act and local safeguarding procedures.</li>\n<li>Use data and insight to inform decision-making and service improvement.</li>\n</ul><p>We’re looking for someone with:</p><ul>\n<li>Substantial experience in adult safeguarding and multiagency working.</li>\n<li>Strong leadership and decision-making skills.</li>\n<li>A commitment to person-centred, strengths-based practice.</li>\n<li>A social work qualification and registration with Social Work England (or equivalent).</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Why Harrow?</strong> Harrow is a vibrant, diverse borough with a strong commitment to protecting its most vulnerable residents. You’ll join a supportive leadership team and benefit from ongoing professional development, and the opportunity to make a real difference.</p><p><strong>Apply now and be part of a team that puts safeguarding at the heart of everything we do.</strong></p><br><strong>About You</strong><br><p>The successful candidate will have:</p><ul>\n<li>Extensive working knowledge of the legislation/policies that relate to the safeguarding adults’ agenda i.e. Mental Capacity Act/Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards; Care Act – to a level that enables clear guidance to be given to staff.</li>\n<li>Minimum of 5 years post qualification experience.</li>\n<li>Significant experience in carrying out and/or overseeing safeguarding adults’ enquiries.</li>\n<li>Experience of chairing Safegurding Meeting.</li>\n<li>Relevant professional qualifications e.g. CSS, CQSW, DipSW.</li>\n<li>Ability to deal with complex issues appropriately e.g. oversee several ongoing enquiries running concurrently.</li>\n<li>Ability to work occasional unsocial hours.</li>\n<li>Educated to degree level or equivalent or has the equivalent relevant work experience.</li>\n</ul><br><strong>Related Documents</strong><br><p>For more information, please refer to the <a href=\"https://harrowcouncil.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=19137&hashed=-1541998802\">Role Profile/Selection Criteria</a></p><h4>About us</h4><p> Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow & Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.</p><h4>Other information</h4><p> Support for candidates visit:<a href=\"https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/support-candidates?documentId=12517&categoryId=210277\">Harrow.gov.uk</a> Our behavioural indicators roles <a href=\"https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23864/behavioural-indicators-below-g11\">below G11</a> and <a href=\"https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23865/behavioural-indicators-above-g11\">above G11</a> Here at Harrow Council, the vision is one of 'Working together to make a difference for Harrow' <a href=\"https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/jobs-harrow-council\"> Please click here to view Harrow Council's benefits</a></p><h4>Important Note</h4><p> To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our <a href=\"https://www.harrow.gov.uk/council/Equality-diversity#:~:text=We%20have%20many%20people%20of,cohesion%2C%20fairness%2C%20and%20justice\">equality statement</a>.<br>As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes reasonably adjusting the recruitment process for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further information, please contact us at <a href=\"mailto:resourcing@harrow.gov.uk\">resourcing@harrow.gov.uk</a><br></p><p> London Borough of Harrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures.<br>Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible.<br>Harrow redeployees will be given priority consideration.<br>The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, any your data protection rights, can be found by visiting <a href=\"www.cifas.org.uk/fpn\">www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a><br></p><p><br></p><img><img>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£53,109 - £60,414","publishDate":"2025-05-22T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-08T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/7ecae498-142a-4af2-824b-dc3517e17400.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"4f1085c4-2bd0-459a-ac30-00f5fc6197ec","title":"Team Manager – Children's Safeguarding","employer":"Harrow Council","department":"","location":"Harrow, Middlesex, United Kingdom","locationType":3,"description":"<h4> Job Description </h4><strong>Overview</strong><br><p>London Borough of Harrow is looking for a Team Manager to join the Children's Safeguarding team.</p><p></p><p>The successful candidate will manage and supervise a team of Social Workers, Senior Practitioners, and other social care staff, providing a service to children in need, including those in need of protection, children looked after, children subject to public care proceedings, and, where directed by the court, children subject to private proceedings. You will manage a team of advanced social workers and support staff in a multiagency forum with co-located partners. You will be part of a team of managers who work together to ensure that the service is well-resourced and supported to ensure that children receive the right service at the right time. </p><p></p><p>The role involves working with children and families in a statutory social care setting with demonstrable experience of decision-making. You will manage a team of managers responsible for providing assessment, review, safeguarding, and duty, and be accountable for the performance management and the quality of work undertaken within the service. The aim is to ensure the provision of a high-quality, cost-effective, and efficient social work service to children and families. The delivery of the service must be within agreed strategic, operational, and financial priorities, and in accordance with statutory responsibilities, policies, and procedures. Additionally, you will ensure that the key performance targets, as they apply to the team, are met.</p><p></p><p>Please note, the job involves travel for business purposes.</p><p></p><br><strong>About You</strong><br><p>The successful candidate will have:</p><ul>\n<li>Knowledge of how to deliver complex services for vulnerable children and young people, and integrated/partnership working within current legislation relating to children and young people.</li>\n<li>Knowledge and a significant understanding of appropriate legislative frameworks and government policy in relation to Children and Young People’s services.</li>\n<li>Thorough knowledge of safeguarding processes and procedures</li>\n<li>Minimum of three years post qualifying experience, including the management and supervision of social care staff undertaking statutory work with children and families, preferably in a fieldwork setting.</li>\n<li>Proven track record of achievement in performance management and quality assurance processes, best practice standards and evidence-based outcomes.</li>\n<li>Considerable management experience of complex child protection work, including care proceedings.</li>\n<li>Experience within inspection framework relevant to Children’s Services.</li>\n<li>\n<p>Must have one of the following professional qualifications (unless managing non Social work qualified staff): </p>\n<p>CSS, CQSW, DipSW or Degree in social work and currently registered with SWE</p>\n</li>\n<li>Relevant subject specific or management professional qualification</li>\n<li>Evidence of wide-ranging continued professional development</li>\n</ul><br><strong>Related Documents</strong><br><p>For more information, please refer to the<a href=\"https://harrowcouncil.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=21182&hashed=139009421\"> Role Profile/Selection Criteria</a></p><h4>About us</h4><p> Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow & Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.</p><h4>Other information</h4><p> Support for candidates visit:<a href=\"https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/support-candidates?documentId=12517&categoryId=210277\">Harrow.gov.uk</a> Our behavioural indicators roles <a href=\"https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23864/behavioural-indicators-below-g11\">below G11</a> and <a href=\"https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23865/behavioural-indicators-above-g11\">above G11</a> Here at Harrow Council, the vision is one of 'Working together to make a difference for Harrow' <a href=\"https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/jobs-harrow-council\"> Please click here to view Harrow Council's benefits</a></p><h4>Important Note</h4><p> To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our <a href=\"https://www.harrow.gov.uk/council/Equality-diversity#:~:text=We%20have%20many%20people%20of,cohesion%2C%20fairness%2C%20and%20justice\">equality statement</a>.<br>As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes reasonably adjusting the recruitment process for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further information, please contact us at <a href=\"mailto:resourcing@harrow.gov.uk\">resourcing@harrow.gov.uk</a><br></p><p> London Borough of Harrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures.<br>Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible.<br>Harrow redeployees will be given priority consideration.<br>The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. 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Our people are deeply committed to providing excellent services to our residents, doing all we can to make lives as good as they can be.</p>\n<p>We are an outstanding council, serving an outstanding borough. With brilliant, visionary leadership, a dynamic Cabinet and a can-do culture, we’ve built strong partnerships which have transformed how we serve one of London’s most diverse boroughs. Hounslow is the world in one place and full of potential.  We are stepping up for our residents like never before.</p>\n<p><strong>About our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion</strong></p>\n<p>We live by five core values: Lead with Heart, Do New, Pass on the Power, Harness the Mix and Be a Rock.  All our work has equality, diversity and inclusion at its very heart, best articulated in “Harness the Mix”.  It's about breaking down barriers between our parts and people and unlocking the problem-solving power of our amazing mix of minds. We serve a diverse community, we have a diverse workforce and we are committed to being an inclusive employer.</p>\n<p>We work hard to create representation across our workforce and leadership community, we have thriving employee network groups and our learning and development programmes help us lead, model and breathe ways of working that eliminate inequality, inequity, injustice and bias.</p>\n<p>As part of this and under our commitments as a Disability Confident Employer, we make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates.  There’s space for you to tell us what you need within our application form.</p>\n<p><strong>Our Benefits</strong></p>\n<p>If you join us, you’ll have access to a range of employee benefits.  Read more about these here.</p>\n<p><strong>About The Role</strong></p>\n<p>This is an exciting opportunity to join Homelessness, Independence and Preventative Services which adopts a preventative approach across the housing, health and social care agendas. You will be a frontline professional delivering a first class, modern and flexible service to some of the most vulnerable people in the Borough.</p>\n<p><strong>About The Team You’ll Be Working In</strong></p>\n<p>This is an exciting and busy role that is at the centre of the Councils response to homelessness. The service is developing and progressing our agenda to reduce the use of temporary accommodation and achieve more upstream prevention outcomes.</p>\n<ol>\n<li>If you want to work in the public sector and be part of a progressive team, this is a unique opportunity for you as we are interested in what you can bring to help us improve and develop our services for our customers.</li>\n<li>This role is to book-in, and cancel, and track applicants placed in emergency and temporary accommodation to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and guidance.</li>\n<li>You will provide high standards of face-to-face customer services to homeless residents approaching the Housing Service in person at Hounslow House, ensuring that they are suitable placed into emergency accommodation.</li>\n<li>You will maintain accurate records to maximise use of available accommodation, transferring households to more suitable accommodation as required and assist with the collection of income by tracking rent accounts and Housing Benefit claims.</li>\n<li>You will help resolve issues where applicants may no longer be residing in their accommodation. 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You will also take part in our out of hours on call rota for managers.</p>\n<p><strong>About the role</strong></p>\n<p>This is a great opportunity for a Deputy Service Manager to join our team based in Ealing. You will support the Service Manager in leading a service which provides a recovery focused service to adults with long term mental health challenges. You will support the team to deliver person centred support to improve the lives of our residents, for them to gain greater independence to move onto lower support accommodation. You will do this through providing direct leadership and line management to the team so they feel empowered to perform within their roles. </p>\n<p>You will ensure a quality service is delivered in line with our contractual requirements, and will encourage the creation of a psychologically informed environment, which provides person centred support. Some of what the role includes:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Line Management and Leadership, supporting your team providing advice, guidance and support throughout their employment lifecycle</li>\n<li>Support the Service Manager in leading the day to day operational delivery of the service</li>\n<li>Risk Management ownership, ensuring processes and policies are followed</li>\n<li>Property and Housing Management, ensuring the accommodation meets our requirements, and repairs and maintenance are regularly reported and completed</li>\n<li>Financial Management, including petty cash and budget management</li>\n<li>Contract management and Internal auditing, admin, and general other duties as required. </li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>About you</strong></p>\n<p>We are seeking a passionate, driven and motivated colleague to help lead our service in a trauma informed and inclusive way. Someone who is knowledgeable in the needs of our residents, particularly around mental health and can support the team in delivering their daily duties. You will be driven with passion for what we do, and be able to work flexibly to meet service needs, providing new ideas and opportunities to develop the service further to continue to achieve excellence!</p>\n<p>You will have some knowledge and background in mental health, understanding the different complexities which can arise, and able to support others to support the residents to achieve their goals. You will be adaptable and flexible in your approach, and respect equity, diversity, and inclusion, able to create a compassionate, supportive and empowering environment within the service and in communication with others externally and throughout the organisation. </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Direct experience working in a Health and Social care environment or similar, ideally within mental health</li>\n<li>Understanding of the<strong> </strong>needs that people who suffer with their mental health have</li>\n<li>Ability to lead a team to achieve service KPI's</li>\n<li>Ability to provide advice, support and guidance to a team on all aspects of the service such as resident related enquiries which can include housing, mental health support, signposting</li>\n<li>Ability to promote the service externally to enhance reputation in the area and with partner organisations</li>\n<li>IT proficiency, with the ability to navigate and learn new case management systems and other types of software</li>\n<li>Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands and needs of the service. For example, Provide an emergency on call service as and when required in case of emergency</li>\n<li>Passion for what we do as an organisation and alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency</li>\n<li>Understanding <strong>and/or</strong> practical knowledge of the social and societal marginalisation that can be attached to people with mental health issues, addiction, exploitation, homelessness and within the criminal justice system</li>\n<li>Budget Management Experience <strong>and/or</strong> willingness to learn financial management</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>What we offer</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service</li>\n<li>Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling</li>\n<li>Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing</li>\n<li>Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card</li>\n<li>Life Assurance Scheme</li>\n<li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li>\n<li>Annual Staff Awards</li>\n<li>Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives.</li>\n<li>Join an organisation with a mission to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We're proud to mention that our staff Ambassadors career aspirations generally benefit from embracing this unique opportunity to develop their respective skill sets in spaces that exist outside of their daily roles. SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity. </p>\n<p><strong>About Social Interest Group (SIG)</strong></p>\n<p>SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks. Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: <a href=\"https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/X5JhCPQy4hBBz6UzwWlv?domain=youtu.be\">Theory of Change</a> Further details can be found on our website here: <a href=\"https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/4ZkrCx1MXIp5EETvqakw?domain=socialinterestgroup.org.uk\">Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group</a>. </p>\n<p><strong>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION</strong></p>\n<p>Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.</p>\n<p>Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below. </p>\n<p>For Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk\">recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk</a> or call our central office on <a href=\"tel:02036689270\">020 3668 9270</a> to request a call back. Please note that this will take you through to our Central Administration team, who will then communicate your enquiry with us and we will arrange to call you back. </p>\n<p>Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our <a href=\"https://socialinterestgroup.org.uk/\">website</a>.</p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><strong>Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions. </strong></p>\n</blockquote>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£30,000","publishDate":"2025-05-21T14:15:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-22T14:20:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/ca6efc28-76a6-408f-b70e-299a1b6fdd27.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"b700b62c-de38-4757-b639-cb11ce3f19dc","title":"Executive Administrator","employer":"Social Interest Group","department":"","location":"1 Waterloo Gardens, London","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Job Title: </strong>Executive Administrator </p>\n<p><strong>Location:</strong> Central Office which is based around a 10 minute walk from Highbury and Islington Station. Hybrid working available, approximately 2 - 3 days per week in the office including every Tuesday. Additional office, service, and away days would be required for attendance.</p>\n<p><strong>Salary: </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Shift Pattern: </strong>37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00. At times you may be required to work outside these hours, including for out of hours board meetings in the evenings, and other meetings which may be after hours. </p>\n<p><strong>About the role</strong></p>\n<p>We're looking for an Executive Administrator to join our central office team, reporting to the Director of Finance and Resource. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in providing high-level administrative and governance support to various leaders within the organisation, including the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), The Board, and CEO. </p>\n<p>In this role, you will ensure the smooth operation of coordinating meetings, managing governance processes, and supporting strategic initiatives. You will facilitate board and SLT meetings, including scheduling, preparing agendas, taking formal minutes, and ensuring a timely follow-up on actions, whilst overseeing compliance with health and safety regulations, supporting the organisation's environmental strategy.</p>\n<p>You will further line manage a small team of 2 Administrative Support Officers who support with the day to day administration and management of our central office.</p>\n<p><strong>About you</strong></p>\n<p>This role is ideal for someone who is organised, with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced organisation. You will be a proactive problem solver with excellent communication skills, both verbally and written. You will be able to organise and manage events and away days, as well as manage our booking systems and general running. You will have proven minute taking experience, able to write minutes for meetings in an organised manner, and manage our shared online platforms for ease of access, and usability. You will have:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience in high level administration duties, ideally within a similar role, supporting senior leadership teams and boards with all areas of administration</li>\n<li>Previous experience taking minutes in meetings</li>\n<li>IT Proficiency: Knowledge, skills, and ability to learn and manage online systems, particularly Microsoft programs, able to book and manage meetings using outlook and teams</li>\n<li>Excellent numeracy and financial skills, with the ability to deliver best practice in financial management and produce accurate and timely financial information</li>\n<li>Ability to write reports, manage data, and oversee audit processes to a professional, high business standard</li>\n<li>Ability to work with confidential information in a timely secure manner</li>\n<li>Analytical skills, with the ability to find, absorb, and summarise complex information</li>\n<li>Attention to detail and quality, able to verify and proofread documents</li>\n<li>Time and workload management: Ability to work to tight deadlines with competing priorities</li>\n<li>Ability to prepare, and write documents, letters, and other communication to a professional, high business standard</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>What we offer</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service</li>\n<li>Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling</li>\n<li>Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing</li>\n<li>Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card</li>\n<li>Life Assurance Scheme</li>\n<li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li>\n<li>Annual Staff Awards</li>\n<li>Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives.</li>\n<li>Join an organisation with a mission to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We're proud to mention that our staff Ambassadors career aspirations generally benefit from embracing this unique opportunity to develop their respective skill sets in spaces that exist outside of their daily roles. SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity. </p>\n<p><strong>About Social Interest Group (SIG)</strong></p>\n<p>SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks. Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: <a href=\"https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/X5JhCPQy4hBBz6UzwWlv?domain=youtu.be\">Theory of Change</a> Further details can be found on our website here: <a href=\"https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/4ZkrCx1MXIp5EETvqakw?domain=socialinterestgroup.org.uk\">Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group</a>. </p>\n<p><strong>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION</strong></p>\n<p>Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.</p>\n<p>Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below. </p>\n<p>For Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk\">recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk</a> or call our central office on <a href=\"tel:02036689270\">020 3668 9270</a> to request a call back. Please note that this will take you through to our Central Administration team, who will then communicate your enquiry with us and we will arrange to call you back. </p>\n<p>Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our <a href=\"https://socialinterestgroup.org.uk/\">website</a>.</p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><strong>Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions. </strong></p>\n</blockquote>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£30,600","publishDate":"2025-05-21T14:14:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-22T14:14:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/c02d6459-786d-4d5c-b800-7cc4463ad0c6.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"becb7ca5-8a7a-4b82-84d3-016eeffa4bcd","title":"Relief Bank: Night Concierge - Greater London Area","employer":"Social Interest Group","department":"","location":"1 Waterloo Gardens, London","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>ABOUT THE ROLE</strong></p>\n<p>A Night Concierge is responsible for creating a safe, supportive, and well-organised environment for everyone living in our supported accommodation houses and residential properties. They will provide support to the night team who deliver a range of frontline services aiming to deliver a high quality, trauma-informed service to residents/participants which focuses on providing a psychologically informed environment (PIE).</p>\n<p>The Night Concierge will support with ensuring the properties and the residents that live within them are safe. They will work in accordance with service specifications and agreements to provide a flexible service which is responsive, and inclusive to individual needs, underpinned by SIG’s Theory of Change.</p>\n<p><strong>Shift Pattern: Various 12 hour Night shifts with some services having 24 hour Concierge - with some day shifts also available.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>WE WILL BE HOLDING INTERVIEWS FOR THIS ROLE IN OUR CENTRAL OFFICES ON WEDNESDAY 11/06/2025 - PLEASE ENSURE YOU ARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS DATE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE ROLE.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Salary: £13.85 p/h plus an additional 12.07% for annual leave accrual</strong></p>\n<p><strong>ABOUT THE SERVICE</strong></p>\n<p>Social Interest Group supports marginalised groups across the UK including rough sleepers and the homeless, people with substance misuse and mental health issues, women and children fleeing domestic abuse, people leaving the criminal justice system, and people with a complex mixture of any or all of these burdens.  We seek to support recovery by creating welcoming and supportive residential settings that help our Residents and Participants deal with the effects of their trauma.</p>\n<p>We have services across the Greater London area that require a Concierge service that helps to maintain these safe environments.</p>\n<p><strong>ABOUT YOU</strong></p>\n<p>The post holder will be driven to provide high quality, effective assistance to others in a person-centred approach. They will thrive working on their own initiative, taking responsibility for the running of the concierge service within the property, with remote support provided. They will have effective communication skills, and able to build long-term purposeful relationships with people from different backgrounds, respecting equity, diversity, and inclusion. They will embrace SIG’s values and represent these in everything they do. </p>\n<p>The post holder will be compassionate, supportive, and empowering to others, comfortable working in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment. They will have a nonjudgmental approach and support us in achieving our mission to empower people by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement, and resettlement. </p>\n<p>We are an inclusive employer, committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We have a team of ambassadors who are staff volunteers and actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. </p>\n<p>SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience ; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity .</p>\n<p>As an organisation, we’re proud to mention that our staff Ambassadors career aspirations generally benefit from embracing this unique opportunity to develop their respective skill sets in spaces that exist outside of their daily roles.</p>\n<p><strong>What are we looking for?</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience of working with people of complex backgrounds and/or a good understanding of the sector</li>\n<li>Ability to use, learn and adapt to IT at an intermediate level, including Microsoft and other software programs</li>\n<li>Ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and residents</li>\n<li>Understanding of the housing and social needs of people with multiple and complex needs</li>\n<li>Understanding <strong>and/or</strong> practical knowledge of the social and societal marginalisation that can be attached to people with complex needs</li>\n<li>Proactive in making decisions to deal with challenges and providing a solution focused approach using initiative</li>\n<li>Ability to work with confidential information, maintain accurate records and write accurate reports</li>\n<li>Sensitivity and empathy to others, and ability to deal with individual circumstances with professionalism </li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>What would we like, but not essential?</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Understanding <strong>and/or</strong> practical application of key legislation regarding social care, housing, criminal justice, and mental health</li>\n<li>Experience in providing concierge services or practical assistance within a residential or outreach support role</li>\n<li>Previous experience in a similar organisation/industry/role</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><em><strong>If you have the passion, creativity, and tenacity to make a real difference in people's lives, challenge stigma and make our communities safer, we would love to hear from you!</strong></em></p>\n<p><strong>OVERVIEW OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ensure highest level of security to ensure buildings and residents are safe by monitoring access and responding to emergencies.</li>\n<li>Greet residents and visitors which great customer service, manage phone lines and enquiries, deliveries, and other forms of communication following the relevant policies and procedures.</li>\n<li>Work flexibility in working patterns and duties, responding to the needs of the service, team, and residents/participants.</li>\n<li>Provide a nightly report on resident activity, AINMs, safeguarding and concerns for handovers.</li>\n<li>Assist residents/participants with queries that arise during the night, provide advice, information, and guidance as needed and broker to have any urgent matters resolved, communicate any handovers to the wider team.</li>\n<li>Ensure service responsibilities and requirements are carried out effectively, ensuring the night service runs smoothly. This includes but is not limited to welfare checks, risk assessments, support sessions, safeguarding checks, training and development, and other responsibilities required for effective service delivery.</li>\n<li>Support in creating an enabling environment which helps empower residents/participants to have greater independence.</li>\n<li>Recognise signs of deteriorating mental health, physical health, or other health implications and initiate appropriate interventions to prevent crisis or other risks.</li>\n<li>Administration duties will vary. This includes maintaining confidential records in a timely manner and containing information in accordance with relevant statutory and organisational policies.</li>\n<li>Other duties may include but is not limited to maintaining clean and tidy environments, removing rubbish, reporting repairs, ordering supplies, and other general duties.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Other responsibilities than those described above may be required to be undertaken from time to time and will be expected to be performed to as long as it is within the capability and level of the position. </p>\n<p><strong>Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>ABOUT US</strong></p>\n<p>Social Interest Group (SIG) believes good care and support improve lives. Our values of ambition, empowerment, transparency, and inclusivity drive everything we do. Our mission is to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.</p>\n<p>SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks.</p>\n<p>Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: <a href=\"https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/X5JhCPQy4hBBz6UzwWlv?domain=youtu.be\">Theory of Change</a></p>\n<p>Further details can be found on our website here: <a href=\"https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/4ZkrCx1MXIp5EETvqakw?domain=socialinterestgroup.org.uk\">Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group</a>. </p>\n<p><strong>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION</strong></p>\n<p>Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.</p>\n<p>Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our <a href=\"https://socialinterestgroup.org.uk/\">website</a>.</p>\n<p>For Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk\">recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk</a> or call our central office on <a href=\"tel:02036689270\">020 3668 9270</a> to request a call back. Please note that this will take you through to our Central Administration team, who will then communicate your enquiry with us and we will arrange to call you back. </p>\n<p>Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We are an inclusive employer and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details above. </p>\n<p>Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£13.85 p/h","publishDate":"2025-05-21T14:12:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-08T14:12:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/8b4a13ef-6c30-4567-8970-d3d5d52a4e7d.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"55f3cea2-5f3b-4770-869c-21e3403de14d","title":"Contracts and Accreditation Officer","employer":"London Borough of Ealing","department":"","location":"Ealing","locationType":2,"description":"<p>An exciting opportunity has arisen for a <strong>Contracts & Accreditation Officer, </strong>and you will be a part of the Contracts & Market Engagement Team and have a key role in ensuring that adult care services are contract managed effectively and provides quality assurance.</p>\n<p><strong>About the role</strong></p>\n<p>We are committed to providing good quality services for vulnerable adults in receipt of social care in Ealing. You will work closely with external support provider market, to ensure contracts and effective contract monitoring are in place. Some of your key tasks will be:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>To visit and Contract Monitor providers we commission with good knowledge base of contractual arrangements in place and regulatory bodies regulations to ensure providers are compliant.</li>\n<li>To complete telephone monitoring to ensure the voice of our customers is heard.</li>\n<li>Navigate confidently on different platforms to export intelligence and information quickly.</li>\n<li>Compile reports and present at high level meetings.</li>\n<li>Respond quickly to non-compliance contractual issues raised.</li>\n<li>Engage regularly with different teams such as social work, safeguarding, finance, and accountancy.</li>\n<li>Ability to work on own initiative and manage own workload.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, resilient, organised and will be able to demonstrate that they have knowledge of contracts management and monitoring experience of social care contracts.</p>\n<p>This is a demanding role, offering variety and an opportunity to learn new skills and develop your knowledge. The successful postholder will be someone who can communicate and negotiate effectively both verbally and in writing to achieve the best outcomes for borough residents and secure best value for the Council.</p>\n<p>You will be offered regular supervision and support, access to training opportunities, and experience the benefits of working with friendly and supportive colleagues.  Ealing is a diverse community with excellent amenities, which helps to make it a great place to live and work.</p>\n<p><strong>Some of the key skills you can offer:</strong></p>\n<p>The ability to work accurately and under time pressure is paramount. Ideally you will have previous customer service experience in the Adult Social Care or Health fields. Good organisational skills and the ability to work with a wide variety of diverse people are also important.</p>\n<p>This role is deemed customer facing and as such you must have a command of spoken English which is sufficient to enable you to effectively perform the role.</p>\n<p>Ealing council is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Ealing council follows safer recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults. This role will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and Ealing council’s enhanced vetting process.</p>\n<p>You must have the right to work in the UK.  Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested at the interview stage.</p>\n<p>It is an exciting time to join us, here at Ealing Council. If you would like to make a positive difference to our residents and borough, then we’re looking forward to hearing from you.</p>\n<p>We’ve tried to make this website as accessible as possible. You can use the accessibility widget on the right hand side to make it more accessible to you and your needs.</p>\n<p>Ealing Council is committed to creating good jobs and delivering on its connected communities’ agenda. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive.</p>\n<p>We therefore welcome applications from all residents of the borough, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are entering the employment market in the early stages of their career and mid-career professionals, who are currently underrepresented in Ealing’s workforce.</p>\n<p>Please note all applications will be determined on merit.</p>\n<p>If you are shortlisted and invited to interview, you will be required to present a presentation on a specific topic.</p>\n<p>Full details of the job requirements, including essential requirements, can be found in the job profile (attached below).</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.ealing.gov.uk/download/downloads/id/20623/role_profile.pdf\">Role profile</a></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.ealing.gov.uk/download/downloads/id/18483/ex-offenders_policy.pdf\">Ex-Offenders Policy</a></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£43,299.00 - £46,512.00 pa inclusive (Grade 10)","publishDate":"2025-05-21T13:08:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-09T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/44b6ed88-434d-4d8a-a614-4058398c3860.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"6d5bb6cc-3bc2-496d-b4a8-2b5fec254018","title":"Exploitation Support Worker","employer":"London Borough of Tower Hamlets","department":"","location":"Town Hall, 160 Whitechapel Road, LONDON","locationType":3,"description":"<p><em>We believe that the best place for children is to be </em><strong><em>raised within their own families</em></strong><em>, immediate or wider, wherever it is safe and appropriate to do so.​</em> <em>In Tower Hamlets we are committed to </em><strong><em>building relationships and strengthening families</em></strong><em> by working </em><strong><em>with</em></strong><em> people in a compassionate and understanding way. ​</em> </p>\n<p><em>We are </em><strong><em>ambitious</em></strong><em> for Tower Hamlets children and families and endeavour for every child and young person to be </em><strong><em>healthy, safe and successful</em></strong><em>.</em>  </p>\n<p>Tower Hamlets is a progressive, ambitious and diverse place to work. We place children and families at the heart of everything that we do and are relentless in our pursuit of positive outcomes for all. </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Our Better Together Practice Framework</strong> is based on the ideas and concepts which underpin Restorative Practice and draws from other strength-based approaches, such as Systemic and Trauma Informed Practice.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\">Our C-Change approach: <strong>Connect, Curious, Community, Co-Produce, Collaborate, </strong><strong>Check - </strong>sets out “6 C's” for our work with children, young people, their parents and carers and each other. </p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\"> </p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\"><strong>Your Role:</strong></p>\n<p>The co-located Exploitation Service have an exciting opportunity to work directly with young people who are at risk of harm outside of the home. The purpose of the role is to provide support to a cohort of young people and their families at risk of exploitation and serious youth violence. It is also to prevent offending and re-offending by young people by providing an effective service to young people and their carers. Furthermore, to raise awareness with children, families, communities and professionals around the issues of exploitation, serious youth violence and associated risks.</p>\n<p>You will be working within the multi-agency Exploitation Team where we are developing an innovative harm outside the home approach to issues around exploitation, missing and serious youth violence. You will need good people skills and experience of engaging with young people effectively. You will have a caring nature and an ability to work creatively in an effort to engage children who are at risk of harm outside of the home. You will be able to work within a team approach and with other professionals and local organisations to identify and address the issues that young people face as a result of exploitation and serious youth violence, this will be underpinned by empowering, anti-oppressive, trauma informed and culturally competent practice (training will be provided for this).</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Additional Details</strong></p>\n<p>Tower Hamlets vision for our borough is that: people are aspirational, independent and have equal access to opportunities; we are a borough that our residents are proud of and love to live in; and we are a dynamic, outcomes-based council using digital innovation and partnership working to respond to the changing needs of our borough. We want people who aspire to our TOWER values: Together; Open; Willing; Excellent; Respect.</p>\n<p>Tower Hamlets has a zero-tolerance approach to, and works to eradicate, all forms of discrimination on the basis of race, sex, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, status as a civil partner, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy and maternity and looks to employ a diverse workforce representative of those groups. We recognise that people can also be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class.  </p>\n<p>We are a Disability Confident Employer, which means applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the post are guaranteed an interview. Care experience has also been adopted by the Council as an additional protected characteristic.</p>\n<p>We welcome applicants interested in flexible working arrangements and also applicants who live in the borough. </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£44,430 - £47,628","publishDate":"2025-05-21T09:02:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-08T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/bc1953e6-19d4-4a90-b97f-9c969ce4263f.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"4c380c11-a6ce-4f3c-a68f-31fa305cddb5","title":"Fostering Panel Vice Chair","employer":"Southwark Council","department":"","location":"Tooley Street, Southwark, London , Southwark, Peckham, Orient Street Short Breaks, London, SE11 4SR, London Bridge, Castlemead Estate, Camden, Peckham and Southwark, London","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Do you have the leadership skills to support life-changing decisions for children in care?</strong></p><p><strong>Can you use your experience in fostering or children's services to guide complex discussions?</strong></p><p><strong>Does the opportunity to shape high-quality, child-focused practice appeal to you?</strong></p><p>If yes, we have the perfect role for you!</p><p>Our <strong>Fostering Service</strong> is looking for a dedicated and experienced <strong>Panel Vice-Chair</strong> to join our team and help make a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people.</p><p><strong>About the Role:</strong></p><p>As Southwark's <strong>Fostering Panel Vice-Chair</strong>, you will play a pivotal leadership role in ensuring the smooth and effective operation of the Fostering Panel. You will deputise for the Panel Chair when required, chairing meetings and ensuring all panel business is conducted in line with fostering regulations, statutory guidance, and national minimum standards.</p><p>Key responsibilities include:</p><ul>\n<li>Chairing fostering panel meetings in the absence of the Panel Chair.</li>\n<li>Scrutinising assessments and facilitating high-quality panel discussions.</li>\n<li>Supporting decision-making on fostering approvals, reviews, and de-registrations.</li>\n<li>Contributing to the recruitment, training, and performance review of panel members.</li>\n<li>Promoting anti-discriminatory practice and identifying areas for service improvement.</li>\n<li>Liaising closely with the Agency Adviser, Panel Administrator, and Agency Decision Maker.</li>\n<li>Ensuring recommendations are clear, evidence-based, and meet statutory requirements.</li>\n</ul><p>This is a <strong>sessional role</strong>, with panels typically held twice a month. It's ideal for someone looking to take on a meaningful leadership position with flexible hours.</p><p><strong>About You:</strong></p><p>We're looking for someone who brings a strong blend of professional experience and values-led leadership. To succeed in this role, you'll need to have:</p><ul>\n<li>Substantial experience in fostering, adoption, or wider children's services.</li>\n<li>An excellent understanding of fostering legislation, regulations, and National Minimum Standards.</li>\n<li>Proven ability to lead and facilitate complex discussions and make well-reasoned recommendations.</li>\n<li>Experience chairing panels or multi-agency meetings, or strong potential to do so.</li>\n<li>Commitment to anti-discriminatory, child-centred practice.</li>\n<li>Confidence in decision-making and ability to challenge where necessary.</li>\n<li>Excellent communication, analytical and organisational skills.</li>\n<li>Willingness to stay up to date with legislation, best practice, and panel developments.</li>\n</ul><p><strong>About the Team:</strong></p><p>Our <strong>Fostering Panel</strong> plays a vital role in ensuring the safety, stability, and success of fostering arrangements across Southwark. The panel brings together experienced professionals and independent voices to review assessments and make well-informed, child-centred recommendations.</p><p>You'll be supported by a committed team including the Panel Chair, Panel Advisor, and administrative staff, and you'll have opportunities to contribute to wider service development and quality assurance through quarterly meetings and feedback loops.</p><p>For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification located at the bottom of the advert.</p><p><strong>Contact Information:</strong></p><p>For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sophie James at .</p><p><strong>Additional Information:</strong></p><ul>\n<li>This is a <strong>sessional role</strong>, with panels typically held twice a month</li>\n<li>Enhanced DBS required</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Benefits and more information:</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/\">https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/</a></p><p><strong>Recruitment Timeline:</strong></p><p>Advert close date: 11:59pm on 16<sup>th</sup> June 2025 </p><p>Shortlisting date/s: 27<sup>th</sup> June 2025</p><p>Interview date/s: 18<sup>th</sup> July 2025</p><p><strong>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. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.</strong></p><p>We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our <a href=\"https://www.southwark.gov.uk/engagement-and-consultations/southwark-stands-together\">Southwark Stands Together initiative</a>. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.</p><p><strong>Guaranteed Interview Scheme:</strong></p><p>As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:</p><ul>\n<li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li>\n<li>Are currently in care, or have previously been in care</li>\n<li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li>\n</ul><p><strong>About Southwark: </strong></p><p>We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark's residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises, and we have a young, diverse and growing population.</p><p>At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark's communities and the council's staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£230 - £400 per day","publishDate":"2025-05-21T08:44:26.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-07-20T08:44:26.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/8ba8b144-8ce5-4724-86cd-6641651bdfcd.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"c23d5a79-2e45-43d0-a8ee-2c5abb9ab04d","title":"Thames Strategy Officer","employer":"London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham","department":"","location":"Hammersmith and Fulham","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>About the role</strong></p>\n<p>At Hammersmith and Fulham, we are ambitious in reforming the Council to ensure this is a place for everybody. Within the Place Department, we aim to be efficient in everything we do. We believe our residents deserve a place that is safe, clean and green, with high quality services they can rely on.<br><br>An excellent opportunity for a qualified person to co-ordinate and facilitate the Thames Strategy - Kew to Chelsea and to initiate, develop and promote policies and projects including funding applications to action and achieve the implementation of the Thames Strategy Kew to Chelsea, in conjunction with the joint Thames Strategy Review.<br><br>The main responsibilities of this role are to co-ordinate the Consultation for the Thames Strategy – Kew to Chelsea Action Plan and to review and update it on an annual basis to reflect the interests of the Thames Strategy Kew to Chelsea Partnership.<br><br>As part of this role you would be expected to represent the interests of the Thames Strategy - Kew to Chelsea partnership with all external agencies, the media, landowners, tenants, authorities, voluntary and business organisations and individuals whose activities or interest may have a significant impact on the River Thames between Kew and Chelsea.<br><br>If you are organised, focused, and can provide high quality business/administration support in all aspects of the delivery of the Thames Strategy Kew to Chelsea then we would like to hear from you.<br><br>Our mission is to be the best council. To do this we need the best people to help build our vision. If you’re looking to develop your career whilst making a difference, then we look forward to hearing from you.<br><br>Please refer to the <a href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vmuQys5J88_3Z8_fa3P2yu0spDngSLHs/view?usp=sharing\"><strong>Role Profile</strong></a> for more information.</p>\n<p><strong>Our People Values:</strong></p>\n<p>How we act defines who we are. At the heart of our organisation is a common approach to defining ‘who we are’. We are looking for people who can build this into everything they do.</p>\n<p><strong>We are fair</strong></p>\n<p>We treat everyone with compassion, dignity and fairness. We value the views and opinion of others, and promote benefits and opportunities for all.</p>\n<p><strong>We are caring</strong></p>\n<p>We care about our borough and doing things well. We focus on standards and continuous improvement; learning from our mistakes and celebrating success.</p>\n<p><strong>We are collaborators</strong></p>\n<p>We work together for a better society. We work with our residents, businesses, schools, third sector and others for better outcomes for everyone.</p>\n<p><strong>We are driven</strong></p>\n<p>We will only settle for the very best. We seek to continually improve and put our residents, customers and businesses at the heart of everything we do.</p>\n<p><strong>Our commitment to you:</strong></p>\n<p>At H&F you will have access to a comprehensive total reward package as well as joining a flexible working employer and as such all staff can request flexible working Click <a href=\"https://careers.newjob.org.uk/LBHF/content/Our-rewards-and-benefits/?locale=en_GB\">HERE</a> to find out more.</p>\n<p>We believe an inclusive workplace is about the visibility and representation of our local diverse community - it is about open and transparent decision making co-produced with staff and residents.</p>\n<p>It is about respect for diversity and a shared identity that seeks to encourage fair and transparent recruitment, retention, and career progression. We take a proactive approach to equity, diversity, and inclusion so that it is part of the fabric of the Council with a shared understanding of the role all colleagues play in realising the inclusivity of the workplace. At H&F, our workplace ensures that everybody has equitable access to opportunities.</p>\n<p>In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equitable access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of their age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification (GOQ) applies.</p>\n<p>We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.</p>\n<p>To explore more about the work we do towards being an inclusive employer and our commitments to achieve this please click <a href=\"https://careers.newjob.org.uk/LBHF/content/Our-commitments/?locale=en_GB\">HERE</a>.<br><br><strong>Asking for Adjustments</strong></p>\n<p>We are committed to removing barriers in the workplace and this includes adjustments throughout the recruitment process.</p>\n<p>If you would like to discuss any adjustments or request the application form in a different format, please contact us at <a href=\"mailto:resourcing-peopleandtalent@lbhf.gov.uk\">resourcing-peopleandtalent@lbhf.gov.uk</a> or by post to The Town Hall, King Street, Hammersmith W6 9JU</p>\n<p>Hammersmith & Fulham Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.<br> <br>Corporate Equalities Employment Policy: In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification (GOQ) applies.<br> <br>We are a Disability Confident Employer – committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.</p>\n<p><strong>Closing date:</strong> 16 June 2025<br><strong>Interview date: </strong>7 July 2025<br><strong>Contact details for Informal discussion: </strong>David Gawthorpe, Team Leader on 07776672861 or via email on <a href=\"mailto:DAVID.GAWTHORPE@LBHF.GOV.UK\"><strong>DAVID.GAWTHORPE@LBHF.GOV.UK</strong></a></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£46,437 - £49,638 pro rata per annum (actual salary £12,900 - £13,789 per annum)","publishDate":"2025-05-21T08:29:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-16T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/4bcd4753-ee7a-441e-b9ea-f23f90e2b45b.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"fd53f793-b7f4-4d5f-a4d5-07433b7d5c22","title":"Waking Night - Residential Care Support Workers","employer":"London Borough of Sutton","department":"","location":"Sutton","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>About the Borough</strong></p><p>In 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. </p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p><strong>About the Service and Team</strong></p><p>London Borough of Sutton are offering an exciting opportunity to play a lead role in the continued development of Willow Rise Children’s Home. Wanting the best for our children, we are developing our current in-house residential services to best meet the needs of our children. Following significant Council investment, our new Residential Strategy seeks to bring children closer to families and the communities that they know, living in high quality provision designed around them. We are looking for Residential Care Support Workers who will be fully supported by hands on, committed managers, great access to training and a support network including our Therapeutic Support Hub.</p><p>We work within children’s social care's well-established restorative practice and trauma informed model. Sutton is fully committed to training which fosters skills and expertise around therapeutically working with and supporting children who have experienced developmental trauma. All staff will be required to undertake Restorative Practice and Trauma Informed practice training. We expect our Residential Care Support workers to offer dynamic evening routines and activities to holistic support the needs of the young people at Willow Rise.</p><p>We are a registered provision and we are working towards achieving outstanding status with a recent GOOD ofsted judgement in all areas.</p><p><strong>About the Role and Our Ideal Candidate</strong></p><p><strong>About the role</strong><br><br>Waking Night Residential Care Support Workers will provide care for the chidren living within Willow Rise Residential Services, ensuring the have healthy night time routines, preparing them for the day ahead.<br><br><strong>This will include;</strong><strong></strong></p><ul>\n<li>Maintaining a loving, caring well kempt environmnet for our children</li>\n<li>Providing healthy and appropriately stimulating evening and night time routines for our children</li>\n<li>Supporting our children to attend to their personal care needs and support with independent living skills</li>\n<li>Suppoort children to prepare for and engage with education and positive activities</li>\n<li>Safeguard our children in line with policies ensuring robust, traume informed resilient responses to incidents, missing episodes and wider safeguarding concerns</li>\n<li>Ensure that high quality records are kept which will include, incident reports, daily records, session evaluations, weekly reports, etc</li>\n</ul><p><strong>About you</strong><br><br></p><ul>\n<li>We are looking for compassionate individuals with the capacity to connect with teenagers. You will have a demonstrable track record in this. While you will bring plenty of empathy to the role, you will also be able to set and maintain boundaries with children and young people– so you will need to demonstrate patience and resilience.</li>\n<li>It would be ideal if you have experience of working with children or young people in a residential setting.</li>\n<li>You must have experience working with children with complex needs in one of the following settings - Children's residential Care, Youth Work, Targeted Youth Work or Youth Offending</li>\n<li>Ability to find and use creative ways to communicate with children, you will also be quick to learn, and willing to work<br>flexibly and innovatively to meet the changing and challenging needs of the children.</li>\n<li>Ability to form trusted relationships with young people in your care by supporting them with their social and emotional<br>development, educational achievement, whilst setting boundaries and bringing consistency to their lives as any good<br>parent would.</li>\n<li>Applying a restorative practice and trauma informed model as a therapeutic form of intervention you will help teenagers<br>make sense of their backgrounds and find a positive way forward. </li>\n<li>Must be willing to work flexibly as part of a varied shift pattern which will be late afternoon, evenings and weekends</li>\n<li>Must be willing to be innovative and creative in your practice and approach and continually explore new ways of engaging<br>and achieving positive outcomes for young people.<br><br>\n</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Our Offer to You</strong></p><p>As 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.</p><p>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.</p><p>Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:</p><ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>General Council Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li>\n<li>Public Health Service Localised Flexi-time Scheme - accrual of up to 5 days per year </li>\n<li>Three volunteering days per year in Sutton</li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Car parking scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Application Process</strong></p><p>Please 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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p><p>We 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\">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.</p><p>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.</p><p>The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance.</p><p>#LI-SR1</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£37,068 - £43,299 (£45,510 unconsolidated maximum)","publishDate":"2025-05-21T08:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-04T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/b89ad7d6-ab45-46b2-89b5-5e1e9515b5bc.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"1de2e477-818c-485b-9411-41a96623e209","title":"Child Protection Chair - Children Social Care","employer":"London Borough of Sutton","department":"","location":"Sutton","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>About the Borough</strong></p><p>In 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. </p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p><strong>About the Service and Team</strong></p><p>The London Borough of Sutton “is uncompromising in its focus on improving quality of frontline social work” – Ofsted</p><p>London Borough of Sutton works closely 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, workshops and have access to research and practice resources to support their ongoing professional development.</p><p>Children's Social Care is going through an important change to meet the growing needs of the children and families we support. We are making many improvements to ensure that care for children is better and to create positive working environments for our staff. With committed leaders and experienced managers, we are bringing fresh ideas to our work and are helping to make real improvements in how we support children and families. Our aim is to provide high-quality care that helps children thrive while also creating an inclusive, diverse, and supportive environment for our staff to develop their careers.</p><p><strong>About the Role and Our Ideal Candidate</strong></p><p>Join Children Social Care as a Child Protection (CP) Chair on a 12 months fixed term contract and enjoy a Golden Hello along with a Recruitment and Retention Bonus, outlined as follows:</p><ul>\n<li>£1,000 paid with your first month's salary</li>\n<li>£1,000 for your first completed year of service</li>\n<li>£2,000 for your second completed year of service</li>\n<li>£3,000 for your third completed year of service and each year thereafter</li>\n</ul><p>With a total salary package of up to £62,620 (subject to pay scale), inclusive of bonuses and benefits, this is an excellent opportunity to elevate your career in social care.</p><ul>\n<li>Are you passionate about protecting children, and working with their families to make sustained change?</li>\n<li>Could you support families, agencies and social workers,  to make creative plans that focus on individual needs and keep children safe? </li>\n<li>Are you an experienced Social Worker, with management experience, looking for a new challenge?<strong><em> </em></strong>\n</li>\n</ul><p>We have an exciting opportunity to join us as a Child Protection Chair within Children Social Care at the London Borough of Sutton. Our objective is to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the children and young people in our community<strong>. </strong>Reporting to the Senior Safeguarding Chair, your responsibilities as a Child Protection Chair will include:</p><ul>\n<li>To lead and facilitate child protection conferences, ensuring that the best interests of children are at the forefront of all discussion.</li>\n<li>Improving the protection of children by developing outcome-focussed, multi agency child protection plans, within a tight timeframe.</li>\n<li>Monitor and review progress on child protection plans, providing guidance and support to involved parties.</li>\n<li>Provide training and support to staff and agencies on child protection processes and procedures.</li>\n<li>Stay updated on current legislation, best practices, and research in child protection and safeguarding.</li>\n</ul><p>You will work as part of a small team of Child Protection Chairs, where your skills in analysing complex information alongside the ability to communicate with both families and agencies, will support the service to deliver our statutory objectives. CP Chairs work collaboratively with social workers, educators, health professionals, and other stakeholders to develop comprehensive safety plans. Your knowledge and experience of  social work, safeguarding and restorative practice, will be essential to enable and encourage a strength based approach to delivering our services. There will also be an expectation that you will provide cover for the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO). This will involve chairing meetings related to an allegation against a professional, in either their work or personal life.  </p><p>If you are an experienced Social Worker with management experience that is looking for a new challenge, we want to hear from you. You will join a supportive and experienced team and will enjoy opportunities for joint working and professional development. </p><p>For more information about the role and/or an informal conversation, view the Role Profile or contact Denise Walford, Senior CP Chair on denise.walford@sutton.gov.uk or Karen Wells, Safeguarding Manager on karen.walls@sutton.gov.uk</p><p>This role is a great opportunity for:</p><ul>\n<li>Experienced social workers with a strong background in child protection and line management , gained at Assistant /Team Manager level. If you are passionate about growing your career, this role is an opportunity that focuses on chairing and facilitating critical discussions that impact children's lives.  </li>\n<li>Current and Former Child Protection professionals who have significant experience in child welfare, social work, or safeguarding roles and are looking to take a leadership position in child protection within a Local Authority.</li>\n</ul><p>In addition, we would expect suitable candidates to fulfil the following competencies:</p><ul>\n<li>Be a qualified Social Worker with a relevant professional qualification in Social Work and registered with Social Work England</li>\n<li>Line management experience gained at Assistant or Team Manager level.</li>\n<li>Significant experience in child protection and safeguarding, with strong understanding of child protection legislation, local authority processes, and multi-agency collaboration.</li>\n<li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with families in a sensitive manner and make sound decisions in complex and challenging situations.</li>\n<li>Ability to work at Sutton Civic Offices up to 3 days a week</li>\n</ul><p>Our strong, accessible, and supportive management culture creates a positive team environment that promotes regular supervision and encourages continuous professional development for staff. Join us on this journey to create an environment where both the children in our care and our staff can thrive and succeed in their everyday lives.</p><p><strong>Our Offer to You</strong></p><p>As 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.</p><p>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.</p><p>Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:</p><ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>General Council Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li>\n<li>Public Health Service Localised Flexi-time Scheme - accrual of up to 5 days per year </li>\n<li>Three volunteering days per year in Sutton</li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Car parking scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Application Process</strong></p><p>Please 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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p><p>We 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\">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.</p><p>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.</p><p>The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. 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