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The area covered is diverse in nature and includes a variety of high profile and interesting venues, such as Wimbledon Tennis, AFC Wimbledon, Twickenham Rugby, Battersea Power Station, New Covent Garden and Hampton Court Flower Show.\nWe have an exciting opportunity for a talented and enthusiastic qualified professional to join our team of dedicated Food and Health and Safety officers to deliver the food safety, health and safety and infectious disease function across the RSP boroughs.\nAs one of 3 lead officers you will be expected to work across the boroughs responding to the priorities of each. The work will be varied and never boring.\nYou should have a real passion for improving the environment and public health.by engaging with our communities and businesses. You will be highly motivated, with a flexible approach and an eagerness to develop existing competencies as well as attaining new skills.\nWhilst our administrative base in in London Borough of Merton, we operate hybrid working and provide touchdown points in all boroughs. \nIf you’re looking for a chance to make a difference, alongside an excellent benefits package, then this could be the place for you.\nWorking as part of a busy team, it will be your responsibility, in conjunction with the other Leads and the Team Manager, to ensure that the team delivers and meets its statutory obligations, performance standards and service delivery plans.\nYou will be the technical lead in all food and health and safety matters including food hygiene and standards inspections, food complaints, investigation of accidents and communicable diseases You will use your professional and technical knowledge and expertise to support other officers within the team, leading by example. \nYou must be a suitably qualified Environmental Health Professional (EHRB or CIEH Registered Environmental Health Practitioner or equivalent) with significant post-qualification, experience in food safety and health and safety enforcement. Ideally you will hold a higher level health and safety qualification, such as a NEBOSH diploma and/or have substantial health and safety enforcement experience.\nWhat we offer:\nMerton Council offers a competitive salary and membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, excellent holiday entitlement and flexible working along with essential car user allowance and mileage scheme for officers using their car for work.\nPlease see our why work for us page on our website for more information about a great range of benefits that go beyond salary and offer flexibility to suit you\n<a href=\"https://www.merton.gov.uk/jobs/working-us#toc-family-friendly-policies-and-flexible-benefits\">Work for Merton : Working for us | Merton Council</a>\nFor an informal discussion about these posts please contact Laura Aston (Food and Safety Manager) on 020 8288 5670\nClosing date for all applications is 17th June 2025\n However, please note applications will be reviewed on receipt and candidates may be called in before the closing date if they meet the criteria","shortDescription":"Join Regulatory Services Partnership (RSP) as a Food and Health & Safety Officer in London boroughs; EHRB or equivalent required.","salaryDescription":"ME15 - £52,584 to £56,646 per annum","publishDate":"2025-05-27T14:28:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-17T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/c2e65d8d-2292-4426-b62d-13b1d6c82a14.png","score":1,"featured":true,"enhanced":true},{"id":"8a59725d-3b7c-44a5-984f-564657b0c096","title":"Positive Engagement Worker (Female)","employer":"Social Interest Group","department":"","location":"17 Meadow View Road","locationType":3,"description":"Job Title: Positive Engagement Worker\nLocation: Based in Croydon, CR0 1EB, you will be based across multiple properties in the area, including a female only service\nSalary: £27,000\nShift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00, you may also be required to work weekends and bank holidays as per service requirements.\nPlease note, due to the nature of the service, it is an occupational requirement that the post holder is female and the post is therefore exempt from the provisions of the Equality Act 2010 in terms of Schedule 9, Part 1, and Paragraph 1 of the Act. \nThis is one of two roles, if you do not meet the requirement as above, we have another role available under Job ID 275172 which will not be based within the women's only service.\nAbout the role\nWe are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Positive Engagement Worker to join our team based in Croydon which aims to deliver residential based support to people referred by South London and Maudsley Trust (SLaM). Our residents are referred to gain support with their Mental Health and other multiple complex needs. Our aim is to support them and help them prepare for independent living, whilst managing their individual risks. You will be at the heart of providing person centred support in a tailored way, to help our residents improve their quality of life, and achieve their personal goals through providing flexible support. \nIn this role, you will be at the centre of researching, sourcing, and providing various opportunities for our residents. This can include partnering with external employers for employment opportunities, liaising with colleges for courses and upskilling opportunities, or community based projects which residents can get involved in. The role is dynamic and you can put your own ideas forward to bring new ideas to the team to help support our residents have access to wider resources. You will work closely with the rest of the care and support teams to enhance the opportunities available to our residents. \nYou will work directly with our residents to support them to overcome their personal barriers and challenges to achieve positive outcomes. You will do this through one to one support sessions, group sessions and activities, and general support with their daily living.\nThe role further includes:\n<ul>\n<li>Plan and deliver various activities which includes within the service and outside in the local community to help gain a sense of community and belonging. This can include days out to museums, community events and other areas of interest by our residents</li>\n<li>Plan in service events to bring residents together which could include group cooking sessions, games days, sporting events, and religious festivals.</li>\n<li>Keeping support plans up to date using our online portal</li>\n<li>Carrying out housing management support including welfare benefits support</li>\n</ul>\nAbout you\nWe're looking for someone who has a true passion to support those who face challenges with their mental health and that may have substance dependency. You will be able to build rapport and trusting relations in a professional setting, and able to build positive outcomes. You will be creative in your approach to find new ways to bring people together to gain a sense of community and belonging through various events and activities both in house and externally. 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. \nYou will have an understanding and ability to help others overcome their personal barriers, and will be motivated to want to make a difference to people's lives. This is a fulfilling role, and is the perfect fit for someone who has a real passion in helping others. You will have:\n<ul>\n<li>Awareness of external opportunities which are available such as with education, employment and benefits</li>\n<li>Experience working with people with multiple and complex needs, ideally in mental health</li>\n<li>Ability to show empathy and compassion to our residents, and different challenges they face</li>\n<li>Ability to motivate, and empower others to achieve their personal goals and overcome barriers</li>\n<li>IT ability to use our online CRM systems and Microsoft programs daily</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>\nPlease refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.\nWhat we offer\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>\nWe 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. \nSIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity. \nAbout Social Interest Group (SIG)\nSIG 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.\nWant 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>. \nADDITIONAL INFORMATION\nPlease 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.\nPlease 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. \nFor 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. \nAdditional 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>.\n<blockquote>\nUnfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions. \n</blockquote>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£27,000","publishDate":"2025-05-30T16:27:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-29T16:27:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/5a3dcf93-e8f7-4028-819f-0a291ffea034.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"b6f119a5-f635-4331-bc81-eea7baff2675","title":"Customer Relations Officer - Complaints (Fixed Term Contract until April 2026)","employer":"Origin Housing","department":"","location":"Camden, Islington, Euston, London","locationType":2,"description":"Customer Relations Officer; Complaints \n£44,632 pro rata pa \nOrigin – Great homes, positive people and strong communities\nAn inspiring past and a bright future\nA home is the essential foundation for a good quality of life, so what we do every day really matters to the wellbeing of our communities. Here at Origin, we trace our roots back 100 years, building and managing high quality homes as well as providing support services and housing for those who are most vulnerable in London and Hertfordshire. We work to provide safe, decent affordable homes and support for individuals and communities.\nFocused on our residents, our driving ambition is to provide services that make people’s lives easier, and homes and communities they can be proud to live in. We are ‘not for profit’ and reinvest all our surpluses back into our varied and vibrant neighbourhoods.\nThe role – Customer Relations Officer; Complaints\nWe’re looking for a highly experienced Complaints Relations Officer to deliver a professional customer experience for our residents who have made a complaint. You will be responsible for your own complaints workflow and caseload from day one, and you'll need to hit the ground running. You need the skills and knowledge to conduct thorough, high quality and resident focussed investigations, remaining resolution focussed throughout.\nWe’re big on communication, so you’ll need to regularly keep residents updated throughout your investigation. Our vision is to provide the best possible complaint service for our residents, making sure we overcome any obstacles to provide our response on time, and to a high standard. You will need to demonstrate you’ve understood the root-cause of a complaint, and actively build (or re-build) trusted relationships with residents so they feel heard and have confidence we’ll learn from their experience.\nWhat you’ll do\nThis role isn’t about closing cases and hitting KPIs – although that needs to be done too - it’s about meaningfully resolving concerns and developing positive relationships along the way. As a result, the Customer Relations Officer needs to be comfortable working in a dynamic and responsive way whilst being truly focused on service.\nYou will\n<ul>\n<li>Investigate and resolve complaints, focusing on enhancing the delivery of our services and the relationship with our residents</li>\n<li>Take responsibility to manage your own complaint caseload effectively, with autonomy and to a high, professional standard</li>\n<li>Role model complaint handling excellence, record keeping and time management</li>\n</ul>\nWhat you’ll need\nWe’re looking for someone who has:\n<ul>\n<li>Strong and excellent written skills with the ability to produce high quality, professional and comprehensive complaint resolution outcome letters – we’ll assess this during the interview process</li>\n<li>Expert problem-solving skills to effectively investigate complaints</li>\n<li>Self-discipline to work independently and be proactive when resolving complaints</li>\n<li>Experience of working collaboratively with other internal departments with a strong, demonstrable passion for forging excellent working relationships, using your fine-tuned abilities, and influencing skills, to work collaboratively whilst focussing on the outcome for our residents. </li>\n<li>Effective team player who can work collaboratively with residents, colleagues, and senior stakeholders.</li>\n</ul>\nDesirable:\n<ul>\n<li>Experience of working in the housing sector</li>\n<li>Experience of managing a complaint’s caseload</li>\n</ul>\nOur Values\nOur core values are at the heart of how we work\n<ul>\n<li>Take the lead</li>\n<li>Create energy</li>\n<li>Build trust</li>\n<li>Be generous</li>\n<li>Stay grounded</li>\n<li>Remember the little things</li>\n</ul>\nWe're committed to the wellbeing of our people and in creating an environment that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.\nOur benefits to you\n<ul>\n<li>Origin’s ways of working make it easier for you to balance work and home life. You will benefit from flexible working which offers you the opportunity to work from where you are most effective, with the technology and equipment you need, as well as access to flexible space for collaborative working.</li>\n<li>Competitive salary of £44,632 pro rata pa</li>\n<li>A generous 25-day holiday allowance pro rata per annum plus bank holidays, that increases with time, with the opportunity to buy and sell leave</li>\n<li>2 additional ‘giving something back’ volunteer days</li>\n<li>A pension scheme with contributions from 4% - 8% of your salary</li>\n<li>Family leave, compassionate leave and enhanced maternity pay</li>\n<li>Simply Health cash plan providing money back when you spend on health appointments including physiotherapy, dental and opticians</li>\n<li>Interest free loans to help spread the cost of a season ticket or another big purchase</li>\n<li>Annual staff conference, team away days and annual team meal allowance</li>\n<li>Access to Perk Box for fantastic savings on everyday purchases and much more</li>\n<li>Free employee assistance programme</li>\n<li>Opportunities to join staff network groups</li>\n<li>Refer a friend bonus</li>\n</ul>\nWe’re also committed to ensuring that our people have access to an excellent range of learning and development opportunities including our induction programme, course sponsorship, leadership development, mentoring and talent schemes along with professional membership if it’s a requirement to your role.\nTell us your story\nWe are looking forward to learning about you. Please help us get to know you by sending your latest CV and covering letter (in no more than 500 words) detailing how your skills and experience meet the job description for Customer Relations Officer outlined above.\nClosing date for applications: Sunday 15 June 2025\nPlease note that suitable candidates will be invited to interview throughout the application window and therefore the vacancy may close at short notice. However, all candidates will be advised of the outcome of their application and therefore interested candidates are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£44,632 per annum","publishDate":"2025-05-30T15:21:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-15T15:21:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/1eca1dce-8103-430e-ad2d-bf39aedfd417.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f1e022b5-acd4-4e1e-900b-2f9dee9fa3a3","title":"Support Coach","employer":"Social Interest Group","department":"","location":"124 Brook Drive","locationType":3,"description":"Job Title: Support Coach\nLocation: Elephant and Castle (around a 7 - 10 minute walk) onsite working, step free access\nSalary: £27,000\nShift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Sunday on a rota, shifts will be 3 days per week 08:00 - 21:30 including every other weekend and bank holidays\nAbout the role\nWe're hiring a Support Coach to join our Independent Approved Premises, commissioned by Criminal Justice Service (IAP) which works with high risk offenders who have left prison. Penrose Drive is a community setting, rather than custodial where residents can go out in the community if they do not have restrictions on their license. Security is therefore flexible in both design and operation. The team work in a multi disciplinary approach, working alongside probation services, job centres, mental health teams, and other community partners. You will join the team to support in the rehabilitation and reintegration of our residents back into the community. You will engage with them through key working activities to understand their needs and goals, then provide pathways and support to enable them to independence and help reduce reoffending. \nThe service hold regular activities in service, in a bright and airy environment. The team work closely with one another and support which achieving overall service KPI's, and you will be part of making a greater change. Everyday looks different so this is perfect for someone who wants a role where no two days are the same. We provide fresh hot meals to our residents which can also be enjoyed by staff. \nAbout you\nWe're looking for someone who has a background in ciminal justice services, and has a real passion for what we do. You will be able to work in a fast paced environment, be proactive, and have resilience to challenges. You will thrive working within the team as well as independently, and be comfortable with working with people who have different offending histories. We're looking for someone who can build trust and rapport with others, and has a positive outlook, which can be used to support others. \n<ul>\n<li>Ability to manage own caseload and determine priorities with time management. Able to use own initiative</li>\n<li>Experience of working with people of complex backgrounds, ex-offenders, mental health, substance misuse, challenging behaviours or a good understanding of the sector.</li>\n<li>IT Proficiency, ability to learn new software programs, basic Microsoft experience</li>\n<li>Understanding and/or practical application of key legislation regarding social care, housing, criminal justice and mental health</li>\n<li>Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency</li>\n</ul>\nPlease refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.\nWhat we offer\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 at work</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>EDI Ambassador programme</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>\nWe value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives and experiences of all of our employees. We have a team of staff ambassadors who volunteer to actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. They embrace this unique opportunity to deliver awareness, events, and developments to our organisation to support us in ensuring our value of Inclusivity is embedded throughout the organisation. \nSIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity. \nAbout Social Interest Group (SIG)\nSIG 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, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change. 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>. \nADDITIONAL INFORMATION\nPlease 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.\nPlease note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS and BPSS check. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below. \nFor 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. 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You may also be required to work evenings and bank holidays as required.\nAbout the role\nWe are looking for an Activities Coordinator to work across multiple services within the area, to manage the running and coordination of regular activities, events, and trips for our residents. Our service provides support to residents who have multiple and complex needs which could include mental health, substance use, homelessness, and/or offending backgrounds. You will line manage a team of 2 peer support mentors. Our Peer Mentor role is designed for people who have lived experience of that faced by our residents. You will support with all aspects of line management and wellbeing support, ensuring they are well supported within their role. \nAs an Activities Coordinator, you will coordinate and deliver high quality activities and programmes which work in support to individual support places and goals, by creating a calendar of activities, celebrations, awareness months/days/weeks and events to encourage social skills and community engagement. You will also maintain effective stakeholder relationships, find new partnerships, and create a catalogue of partners which are easily accessible. \nAbout you\nWe'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. \n<ul>\n<li>Ability to use, learn and adapt to IT at an intermediate level, including Microsoft and other software programs.</li>\n<li>Experience of working with people of complex backgrounds and/or a good understanding of the sector</li>\n<li>Experience in coordinating and/or delivering activities and programmes with people from various backgrounds</li>\n<li>Ability to lead a team, and support them in achieving outcomes necessary for personal and professional outcomes</li>\n<li>Ability to provide advice, support and guidance to a team and residents on various areas</li>\n<li>Ability to work creatively and encourage creativity in others</li>\n<li>Excellent interpersonal skills, both written and oral. Ability to form and build effective relationships and rapport with others</li>\n<li>Proactive in making decisions to deal with challenges and providing a solution focused approach using initiative</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>Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency</li>\n</ul>\nPlease refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.\nWhat we offer\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 at work</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>EDI Ambassador programme</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>\nWe value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives and experiences of all of our employees. We have a team of staff ambassadors who volunteer to actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. They embrace this unique opportunity to deliver awareness, events, and developments to our organisation to support us in ensuring our value of Inclusivity is embedded throughout the organisation. \nSIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity. \nAbout Social Interest Group (SIG)\nSIG 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, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change. 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>. \nADDITIONAL INFORMATION\nPlease 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.\nPlease 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. \nFor 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. \n<blockquote>\nUnfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions. \nAdditional 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>.\n</blockquote>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£32,600","publishDate":"2025-05-30T13:21:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-29T13:21:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/f19729c7-411b-43ea-96c8-32b015b71e59.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"49247b23-2a8e-422a-802c-e2266c3c4e1f","title":"Social Worker - Childrens Social Work Team","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Broadside, Leviathan Way, Chatham, Kent","locationType":3,"description":"We are currently recruiting Social Workers to join our Children's Social Work Team. We are proud to be ‘Good’ in Medway and are determined to build on the great work that has been done so far to improve the services for our children, young people and families.Recent promotions, following our investment in new Assistant Team Managers across the service, mean we are now looking for passionate social workers who can commit to making a difference to our children in Medway.Children matter in Medway, and so do you. It’s an exciting time to join us as we offer competitive pay and conditions and hybrid working. We are committed to helping you to grow and develop throughout your career and reach your full potential. Our practice development offer along with management capacity across our teams, ensures you will be guided, supported and cared for.Whether you have recently completed your ASYE or have worked in children’s social work for some years we would love you to join us on our ongoing journey. You will be joining an experienced and dedicated social work team who have relationship and strengths-based work with children and families at the core of their practice.Experienced Social Workers (with 2+ years post qualifying experience) will be offered a package of up to £50,067 per annum (inclusive of benefits).Social Workers with less than 2 years’ service will be offered a package of up to £45,055 per annum (inclusive of benefits).Join us and #Make a Difference…Our Offer<ul>\n<li>We are proud to offer a range of benefits including –</li>\n<li>A generous annual leave entitlement up to 30 days plus bank holidays</li>\n<li>An excellent local government pension scheme</li>\n<li>An essential car user allowance with option to apply for a lease car after six months.</li>\n<li>Free car parking</li>\n<li>Hybrid working - enabling you to work from home/office (minimum of 2 days per week will be required in the office). Assessment Teams are office based for duty weeks.</li>\n<li>Relocation package of up to £8,000</li>\n<li>A range of staff benefits and discounts including access to fantastic discounts and savings on shops and services, travel discounts, health and wellbeing support, and an employee assistance service.</li>\n<li>Access to professional development and support including Community Care Inform.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working style</li>\n</ul>About YouYou will hold a recognised Social Work qualification eg. Degree in Social Work, PGC in Social Work, CQSW, DipSW or equivalent and be registered with Social Work England.You will have successfully completed your ASYE You will have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.For further information on the qualifications, skills and experience required, please refer to the Job Profile and Person Specification.Additional InformationFor an informal discussion, please don't hesitate to contact one of the recruiting managers below. Alternatively, please email the recruitment team on cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk. Suzanne Mehmet, Head of Service (Children's Social Work Teams) - 01634 334470Sharon Ward, Service Manager (Children's Social Work Teams) - 01634 331214Susan Akinyele, Service Manager (Children's Social Work Teams) - 01634 333704To apply please click on the ‘Apply Online’ button at the top of this advert.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.This position is subject to an Enhanced Children’s DBS Check.For more information on our roles within Children’s Services please visit https://www.medway.gov.uk/childrenservicesjobsPlease consider the application guidance when submitting your application.Please note that all recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in hard copy format, please contact the Children's Services Recruitment Team on 01634 332211 or email cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.Please visit http://www.mindfulemployer.net/ for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.Equal Opportunities Commitment StatementMedway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. 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Plus £3,299 per annum location allowance\nAbout the role:\nThe Social Worker or Senior Social Worker’s role is a pivotal one within our Adoption service. Some of your responsibilities will include: \n<ul>\n<li>undertaking ‘home study’ assessments (PARs) and present these to the adoption panel</li>\n<li>support families throughout the matching process and once children are placed, up until the Adoption Order</li>\n<li>taking part in recruitment activities and training for prospective adopters</li>\n</ul>\nAbout you: \nAs a Social Worker, you’ll bring a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in childcare social work and an understanding of child development and the impact on behaviour of interrupted development.\nAs a Senior Social Worker, you’ll bring a minimum of 3 years post qualification experience in childcare social work, and previous experience of completing adoption assessments (or similar), or family finding/supporting children in their adoptive families.\nIf this sounds like you then <a href=\"https://www.pactcharity.org/careers/current-opportunities/\">apply today</a> to join a dedicated team who are part of something truly meaningful.\nIf you would like to arrange an informal discussion about the role/s, please contact Louise Hartley, Adoption Team Manager, on <a href=\"mailto:louise.hartley@pactcharity.org\">louise.hartley@pactcharity.org</a>.\nEarly applications are encouraged as we may review and appoint on an earlier basis if a successful candidate is secured.\nClosing date: 9am, Tuesday 24 June 2025\nInterview dates: Tuesday 17 June and Wednesday 02 July 2025\nOther roles you may have experience of could include: Adoption Social Worker, Adoption Senior Social Worker, Adoption Support Social Worker, Independent Social Worker, Fostering Social Worker, Independent Reviewing Officer, Supervising Social Worker, Children’s Social Worker, Child Protection or Safeguarding Hub Social Worker, Looked After Children’s Social Worker, etc. \nSafeguarding is at the heart of everything we do at PACT. We have robust measures and best practices in place to safeguard and protect the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we take pride in maintaining outstanding safeguarding standards. \nAnyone joining our team is subject to PACT’s safer recruitment pre-appointment enquiries, including a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS). The role description provides information on what our safer recruitment enquiries include and the level of DBS required to work in the role. \nAll opportunities with PACT are based in the UK.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Starting salary in the range of £34,053 to £41,620 per annum for Social Worker, or £39,292 to £48,022 per annum for Senior Social Worker, depending on skills and experience. 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Little Learners Nursery group is made up of St Saviour’s Nursery (Ofsted grade outstanding) and St Mary’s Nursery (Ofsted grade outstanding). We provide a nurturing and safe environment in which children thrive as they learn. In 2019 we opened ‘Little Learners in Nature’ which is an outdoor provision, based at St Saviour’s, that draws on the principles of forest school. The children spend the day playing and learning outside and have access to ponds, tepees, mud kitchens, hammocks, a fire pit, a stone circle, a willow arch, bug hotels, and a giant den-making zone. They also get to care for our three resident alpacas!\nWe can offer you a wonderful and well-resourced learning environment. We are a strong, experienced, hard-working and friendly staff team. You must have a level 2 or 3 qualification in childcare and early education (or equivalent), with successful EYFS experience in an early years setting.\nYou will:\n<ul>\n<li>Provide the children with a safe, secure and home like environment</li>\n<li>Have a working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage</li>\n<li>Operate a key person system and liaise with parents, carers, and senior staff</li>\n<li>Plan, organise and implement a programme of activities to meet the needs of this age group and each individual child’s needs and interests</li>\n<li>Work as part of a highly motivated and professional team</li>\n</ul>\nWe can offer:\n<ul>\n<li>A welcoming Nursery</li>\n<li>Enthusiastic, well-behaved children who are eager to learn</li>\n<li>Excellent career development</li>\n<li>Bespoke training programmes</li>\n<li>Hardworking, motivated and positive colleagues</li>\n<li>Close links with the church and local community</li>\n</ul>\nWe are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo Child Protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Criminal Records Bureau. 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You will also be a key role in the development of strategies and operational developments which underpin our parenting offer.About You:We are looking for motivated, solution-focused and passionate individuals who are able to work as part of an established team. Experienced in supporting marginalized and often reportedly 'hard- to-reach' communities as well as offering support and guidance to our Parent Facilitators. You should be able to engage with a wide range of individuals and have a creativity to contribute to developing services.About the Team:Our team is committed to supporting parents across the borough and ensure our programmes are accessible to all. We are dedicated to ensuring best practice and quality is maintained throughout our support offer. The team is based within a new service which aims to provide universal and targeted support to parents, carers and families through a community based, solution focussed approach.For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification located at the bottom of the advert.Contact Information:For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Beth Gilbey at Additional Information:Use this space for highlighting key parts of the role:<ul>\n<li>36 hours per week</li>\n<li>Experience in supporting a wide range of parents and carers including Fathers and Male Carers</li>\n<li>DBS required</li>\n<li>Location: Ann Bernadt Chidlrens Centre, SE15 6DT</li>\n</ul>Benefits and more information:<a href=\"https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/\">https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/</a>Recruitment Timeline:<ul>\n<li>Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 22nd June 2025</li>\n<li>Shortlisting date/s: 26/27th June 2025</li>\n<li>Interview date/s: Tuesday 8th July 2025</li>\n</ul>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.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.Guaranteed Interview Scheme: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:<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>About Southwark: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.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.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£44430 - £51663 per annum","publishDate":"2025-05-29T08:16:37.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-07-28T08:16:37.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/782dfa74-721f-471a-ab15-619a4f04d82f.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"ac7684a6-4570-4fc4-9cd9-d08308942982","title":"Experienced Social Worker - Children in Care Team","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Broadside, Leviathan Way, Chatham, Kent","locationType":3,"description":"We are currently recruiting Social Workers to join our Children in Care Team. We are proud to be ‘Good’ in Medway and are determined to build on the great work that has been done so far to improve the services for our children, young people and families.Recent promotions, following our investment in new Assistant Team Managers across the service, mean we are now looking for passionate social workers who can commit to making a difference to our children in Medway.Children matter in Medway, and so do you. It’s an exciting time to join us as we offer competitive pay and conditions and hybrid working. We are committed to helping you to grow and develop throughout your career and reach your full potential. Our practice development offer along with management capacity across our teams, ensures you will be guided, supported and cared for.Whether you have recently completed your ASYE or have worked in children’s social work for some years we would love you to join us on our ongoing journey. You will be joining an experienced and dedicated social work team who have relationship and strengths-based work with children and families at the core of their practice.Experienced Social Workers (with 2+ years post qualifying experience) will be offered a package of up to £51,329 per annum (inclusive of benefits).Social Workers with less than 2 years’ service will be offered a package of up to £46,956 per annum (inclusive of benefits).Join us and #Make a Difference…Our OfferWe are proud to offer a range of benefits including –<ul>\n<li>A generous annual leave entitlement up to 30 days plus bank holidays</li>\n<li>An excellent local government pension scheme</li>\n<li>An essential car user allowance with option to apply for a lease car after six months.</li>\n<li>Free car parking</li>\n<li>Hybrid working - enabling you to work from home/office (minimum of 2 days per week will be required in the office). Assessment Teams are office based for duty weeks.</li>\n<li>Relocation package of up to £8,000</li>\n<li>A range of staff benefits and discounts including access to fantastic discounts and savings on shops and services, travel discounts, health and wellbeing support, and an employee assistance service.</li>\n<li>Access to professional development and support including Community Care Inform.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working style </li>\n</ul>About You<ul>\n<li>You will hold a recognised Social Work qualification eg. 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Laura Saunders, Service Manager (Children in Care) on 01634 337328.Our organisation:Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.Important Information-Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileEqual Opportunities Commitment StatementMedway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. 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All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.Please visit http://www.mindfulemployer.net/ for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Up to £51,329 (inclusive of market allowance) + annual retention payment","publishDate":"2025-05-28T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-15T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/b5d2497f-e2c0-4791-8891-367a8cb7e911.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e677df29-6a69-4153-9bb2-af7acb9db3eb","title":"Mental Health Social Worker","employer":"Camden Council","department":"","location":"London","locationType":3,"description":"Salary: £44,579 - £50,706 (dependent on experience) plus SWE reimbursement & 5% AMHP Allowance (if applicable) Grade: Level 4 Zone 1 Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full Time (36 hours) Closing Date: Sunday 15th June 2025; 23:59 Interview Date: w/c 23rd and w/c 30th JuneJoin the London Borough of Camden, rated Outstanding by the CQC Assurance framework, and be part of the new Mental Health Social Work Team. We are seeking a highly motivated Social Worker to join our new Mental Health Social Work team in Adult Social Care. Representing social work in a network of professionals across an integrated setting, you will confidently manage your own social care workload What You’ll Be Doing Are you passionate about providing high-quality, community-based mental health social care and support? Join our new Mental Health Social Work team in Adult Social care and collaborate with health, social and voluntary service colleagues to ensure residents with mental illness and their families receive timely, holistic assessments of needs, balancing risk and maximising protective factors. Your expertise will be crucial across different settings, representing your profession and supporting those in the community who need it most. In this role, you will manage your own workload and resources, respond to unexpected events and crises, and recognise and act on signs of harm, abuse, and neglect to safeguard vulnerable adults appropriately. You will support individuals with various mental health diagnoses using the Camden’s strength-based “What Matters” approach, focusing on core social work values, recovery, and trauma-informed care. This includes offering short-term support to address immediate concerns and developing long-term relationships to help individuals and their support networks maintain good mental health and build meaningful lives. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Enhanced DBS. Please note that if you are appointed as a newly qualified social worker and need to complete your ASYE, you will be appointed on Level 3 Zone 2 grade which is £40,911. After successful completion of your ASYE, you will move to Level 4 Zone 1 at £44,579. All About You You must be a qualified Social Worker with suitable qualifying experience and be registered with Social Work England. A thorough understanding of the Care Act 2014 and current mental health legislation and its application is essential, as well as promoting the best interests of residents and carers. You should be able to assess situations, determine their nature and severity, and take appropriate action based on professional knowledge and experience. You will promote and embed a strengths-based approach to Social Work, contributing to a collaborative and reflective team environment. There will be opportunities to develop a wide range of skills, including coordinating Mental Health Act assessments and participating in Camden’s AMHP Duty Rota. If not already qualified, you should be willing to complete AMHP Training. To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories'. How To Apply To apply for this job please follow the \"Apply\" link. 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. To view the Job Profile, please CLICK HERE or copy and paste the below URL into your browser: http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/10937020/file/document?inlineWhat makes us different – why Camden?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. We also have an incredible pensions scheme. Visit 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits' for more details.Additional benefits for ASC Social Workers at Camden:<ul>\n<li>Competitive Salary based on experience.</li>\n<li>Vibrant central London location with excellent transport links</li>\n<li>Reimbursement of the cost of Social Work England Fees for all qualified social work staff.</li>\n<li>A comprehensive core social work training offer provided in partnership with the Learning and Development Service.</li>\n<li>Opportunities for post-qualifying study including Practice Educator, Best Interest Assessor and Approved Mental Health Practitioner.</li>\n</ul> Inclusion and Diversity We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do.To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit https://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity Asking for Adjustments Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. 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You will be notified if your application has been successful, we are aiming to shortlist W/B 08/06/25 and schedule interviews between 09/06/25 and 27/06/25. We thank you for your interest. We are Newham We are a vibrant, dynamic, culturally rich East London Borough with a young population and limitless potential. We are a challenging yet rewarding place to work, with the networks in place to enable you to be the best Practitioner that you can be and make a real difference to our children and families. Our social care services were rated to be GOOD overall by Ofsted, with leadership rated as OUTSTANDING, but we have not stopped striving to be better. We’ve been working tirelessly to establish a Centre of Excellence for Children’s Services through investment, co-production and by continuously developing our 'Circles of Support' practice model; centring on systemic and restorative practice and a specialist support offer for our Practitioners. Ofsted described Newham as having a positive culture of learning and development and we’d love for you to learn and grow with us. About the job We are seeking an experienced Manager who will have line management and (systemic and relational) supervisory responsibility and efficiently manage caseloads for a locality team of Early Help and Senior Early Help Practitioners, ensuring qualitative assessments and family plans, alongside planned purposeful and focused interventions are progressed in accordance with Early Help pathways, and informed by tried and tested methodologies including multi-systemic principles and social learning theory. Build and sustain effective multi-agency relationships with locality partners that will influence improved outcomes for children and families around a team around the family model that adheres to the principles of ‘one family one plan’. We are seeking candidates who are experienced and well versed in ethos and principles of delivering Early Help. However, with the advent of Family Help; wrap around multi-disciplinary whole family support at earliest opportunity, pivotal role of Lead Practitioner, principle of one family one plan that will flex as needs of children and family change, and closer alignment between targeted Early Help and Child in Need (Section 17) we would particularly welcome applications from candidates who hold a recognised Social Work Qualification & Registration with Social Work England and/or equivalent qualification, such as youth work, teaching, probation, therapeutic, etc, as stipulated in person specification. To find out more and prepare your application please see JD here For an informal discussion about the posts, please contact Fran Craven at Fran.Craven@newham.gov.uk and Dawn Henry at Dawn.Henry@newham.gov.uk About Us Early Help and Prevention Services in Newham are undergoing a transformation to ensure that we offer timely and dynamic joined up support to children and families. Our primary aims are early detection and identification of children and family’s needs, offering ‘the right support at the right time’ to mitigate against escalation of children’s needs and risks by supporting families to avoid crisis through earlier identification, targeted support, safety and contingency planning. We adopt the role of Lead Practitioner, offering planned purposeful and focused targeted interventions, our aim being to reduce volume of referrals to child protection services, and in accordance with Newham’s Early help strategy, to improve children's long-term outcomes around health and education, improved emotional wellbeing, ensuring that children and young people can feel safe and thrive in their communities. Our transformed targeted Early Help Service will see four newly configured teams, comprising of an Early Help Manager, and a mix of Early Help, and Senior Early Help Practitioners aligned with Newham’s four locality Family Hubs networks. Family Hub’s provide a range of universal services from conception to 18 years (up to 25 years if young person has additional needs). This is inclusive of a strong start for life offer, supporting child and parent through each developmental stage. Changes within Early Help will align with wider context of proposed Family Help model and Families First Partnership reforms (March 2025). We are recruiting to a number of positions in the Early Help space: Please view JD here IMPORTANT: If you are an LBN member of staff and applying for this role as a secondment you should note that secondments are subject to the agreement of your current employing service. Please ensure that you inform your line manager of your intention to apply for the post in the first instance. Additional Information We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us. The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload. 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, and your data protection rights, can be found by https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn. The London Borough of Newham is a Disability Confident employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 and meet the essential criteria as specified in the Job Profile will be guaranteed an interview. 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Successful candidates will have the opportunity to work full-time, part-time and explore flexible working arrangements.We invite applications from fully qualified Educational Psychologists as well as Trainee Educational Psychologists who are expected to complete their training in 2026 or 2027.About the Role:Southwark's Educational Psychology Service is committed to improving life chances. If appointed you will deliver evidence-informed, high quality psychological services to children, young people and families.You will work closely with schools, early years and further education settings, to ensure that interventions are delivered to high standards for maximum impact. You will share our commitment to integrated working and constant innovation.About the Team:You will be joining a supportive and friendly team that provides excellent opportunities for career and professional development. The team has strong links to a number of doctoral training courses and is engaged in dynamic and innovative practice at organisational, group and individual levels, including joint working with the Virtual School, opportunities to train in VIG, SCERTS, PATHs, emotion coaching and dynamic assessment, a parent consultation service and delivery of ELSA training.About You:We are looking for enthusiastic and collaborative educational psychologists with a background in applying psychology to meet the needs of vulnerable children and young people. This will have equipped you with strong skills in psychological consultation, assessment, intervention, research, team working and the delivery of training.Good communication skills, knowledge of appropriate legislation, guidance and policies and the ability to balance an unpredictable workload will be essential. Southwark is renowned for its cultural, ethnic and linguistic diversity and applicants are required to demonstrate competence in working within a diverse context.About Southwark:Southwark is a large, ambitious and progressive council with a 'can do' attitude and enviable reputation. We are committed to our 'Fairer Futures for All' promise which ensures that our residents and businesses are central to everything we do. If you want to make a difference at a local level, apply to Southwark Council today.Southwark is a great place to live and work. Diverse and vibrant, it is home to The Shard, Tate Modern, Borough Market, Dulwich Picture Gallery and Tower Bridge, with excellent transport links including London Bridge and projects such as the redevelopment of Elephant and Castle delivering new homes, parks and leisure facilities.Contact Details:For an informal discussion about these positions, please feel free to contact one of our Senior Educational Psychologists, Colleen Melck, Marsha Douglas or Millie Owen, via email at sen-educationalpsychologist&Additional Information:<ul>\n<li>We currently have permanent and fixed term posts available.</li>\n<li>Both full and part-time opportunities are on offer to the successful candidates.</li>\n<li>Soulbury Salary Scale A (scale point range is under review and all new starters will be offered scp5) plus up to 3 SPA points and Inner London Allowance.</li>\n<li>Salary range; £50,627 - £61,848 per annum.</li>\n</ul>Benefits and more information:<a href=\"https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/\">https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/</a>Recruitment Timeline:<ul>\n<li>Advert close date: 11:59pm on Tuesday 15th July 2025</li>\n<li>Shortlisting date/s: Wednesday 16th July 2025</li>\n<li>Interview date/s: Wednesday 17th September 2025</li>\n</ul>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.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.Guaranteed Interview Scheme: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:<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>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£50627 - £61848 per annum","publishDate":"2025-05-28T10:16:41.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-07-27T10:16:41.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/8f5249c9-d135-4d97-b287-d2e8a3e8a38d.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"3fa08a5e-808e-410b-9613-609b78f01275","title":"Neighbourhood Housing Lead","employer":"London and Quadrant Housing Trust","department":"","location":"West Ham Lane","locationType":2,"description":"Job Title\nNeighbourhood Housing Lead – East London\nContract Type\nPermanent\nHours\nFull time, 35 hours per week - 09:00 - 17:00\nPersona\nAgile 1-2 days office, additional patch attendance required\nPatch Location\nEast London – various locations within the boroughs of Barking and Dagenham and Newham - specific patch locations will be confirmed on appointment\nReporting Office\nWest Ham Lane, Stratford, London, E15 4PH \nSalary\n£35,951 - £39,531 (depending on experience) plus £1,300 Essential Car User Allowance (if Criteria Met\nClosing date for completed applications\n6th June 2025 at 11pm\n \nInterviews will be held on a date to be determined.\n \nEarly applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated.\n \nPrevious applicants need not apply!\n \nWould you like to join our revamped Housing Management Team as a Neighbourhood Housing Lead and help us to deliver an excellent service for residents? This is an exciting opportunity for anyone who is a customer-focused team player.\n \nWhy choose L&Q?\n \nWe offer a competitive annual salary and staff benefits package.\n \n• Strong family-friendly policies \n• Committed Learning & Development\n• Annual leave starting from 28 days rising to 31 PLUS bank holidays\n• Excellent Pension Scheme – double contribution up to 6%\n• Generous non-contributory life assurance\n• An Employee Assistance Programme\n• Employee discount/benefits portal\n• Westfield Health Cash Plan\n• Great places to work certified 2024-2025\n• Best Workplaces for Women\n \nAs the Neighbourhood Housing Lead, you’ll be responsible for the following:\n \n• Supporting the Housing Management team to deliver a reliable, repeatable, and consistent service for residents. \n• You will be key to improving resident satisfaction, building trust, and making sure that residents have a home that they’re happy in.\n• You’ll be the primary relationship holder with the residents living in homes on your patch. Patches are being designed to align with local authority areas and are expected to cover around 500 – 600 homes.\n \nThe successful candidate should:\n \n• You should have a proven track record of building relationships with people and be able to communicate well with colleagues and residents.\n• You’ll be able to problem solve and will pride yourself on your grit and determination. You’ll have a can-do attitude and be motivated by keeping promises to residents.\n• You’ll be willing to push boundaries and challenge the business where needed to achieve the very best outcomes for residents.\n• You’ll have excellent time management skills along with the ability to manage a complex workload whilst adhering to important deadlines.\n• Stakeholder management is also key to this role and an ability to engage with a diverse customer base is essential.\n• Have demonstrable experience in a similar role.\n• Have a valid license and access to a car for work use.\n \nOur customers are the most important part of our business and as a member of the Housing Management team, it is vital that you display passion and commitment to lead and deliver an excellent service every time. This will be measured against the high standards and values that we set across the organisation and department\n \nIf you are interested in this role and have the experience required, then apply without delay!\n \nWe are a multi-site organisation, so some roles may require occasional travel between offices, but expenses will be covered. \n \n*ECU Allowance is paid in accordance with requirements of the relevant policy as updated from time to time.\n \nAt the foundation of everything that we do are our corporate values and associated behaviours. Our organisational behavioural framework outlines the core expectations of all employees, which should be demonstrated at all times when representing L&Q. \n \nMore information about L&Q’s values can be found on our website and a copy of our behavioural framework can be provided on request.\n \nOur commitments:\n \nAt L&Q, people are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. This is why we are committed to developing our people. It's only by investing in a well-trained and motivated workforce that we can continue to prosper and sustain business success.\n \nIn addition to our support and training, the successful candidate will have access to our full suite of benefits including 28 days holiday rising to 31 days with length of service, annual bonus subject to group performance, excellent Pension scheme, an employee assistance programme and non-contributory life assurance.\n \nWe are committed to supporting your work-life balance and recognise the changing demands and circumstances in life. Please let us know during the recruitment process if you’re interested in part time working or job sharing. In addition, should your circumstances change once you have joined L&Q, you can also request flexible working arrangements, e.g. a change to working hours - if it’s feasible then we’ll make it happen.\n \nWe are recognised externally for our commitment to inclusion. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident (Committed) employer and have signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge to demonstrate our commitment to end mental health discrimination in the workplace.\n \nWe expect all of our employees to support our environmental policy and social responsibility work. We are an employer committed to environmental and social responsibility.\n \nL&Q is a regulated charitable housing association and one of the UK’s most successful independent social businesses. The L&Q Group houses around 250,000 people in more than 97,000 homes, primarily across London and the South East.\n \nAs a charitable organisation, our role goes beyond providing homes and housing services. We are a long-term partner in the neighbourhoods where we work. We hope to build aspiration, opportunity and confidence in our communities through our £250 million L&Q Foundation and our skills academy.\n \n \nIn response to the housing and affordability crisis, we will build 100,000 new homes over ten years. Of these, 60,000 homes will be built or funded by L&Q, whilst a further 40,000 will come through partnerships. 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Please specify your preferred location at application stage. Salary: £12.85- £13.52 per hour Hours: Opportunities for 5, 7.5 or 10 hours per week term-time; in the evenings. Contract: Permanent Are you passionate about helping young people develop the skills and confidence they need to get the best start in life?Are you energetic and creative with skills and knowledge to share?Our excellent training and ongoing support will turn your passion into expertise that can change lives.<h4>About the Team</h4>You will be in one of the 10 Services for Young People district teams and will have the opportunity to make a real difference to the prospects of young people.Working with young people locally aged 11 to 17 in groups of 12-25, many of whom face challenges in their home life, education or local community, you’ll help us deliver targeted prevention and early interventions, informal education opportunities and develop their skills. Supported by qualified and experienced staff, you will be a key member of our team supporting the delivery of a diverse range of curriculum programmes including independent living skills and emotional wellbeing, to supporting young people in staying away from crime, anti-social behaviour and offering guidance on relationships and sexual health.<h4>About the role</h4>Our sessions run for 2.5 hours and typically evenings Monday – Saturday during term time which depending on the weekly hours you can commit to could be the following:<ul>\n<li>5 hours = 2 sessions a week</li>\n<li>7.5 hours = 3 sessions a week</li>\n<li>10 hours = 4 sessions a week</li>\n</ul>We’re looking for people from a wide variety of backgrounds who have worked with Children and/or Young People in a voluntary or paid capacity.Additionally, we are keen to hear from those who have skills to share in areas such as sports, outdoor learning, art & crafts, media, music, health as a tool to establish a relationship and engagement with our young people.If you’re passionate about working with young people, keen to learn, have good communication skills and are a team player, you’ll fit right in to our friendly, supportive and collaborative working environment.Whilst a driving license is not essential some of our locations can be a little challenging on public transport so a car and license would be preferrable. In return, amongst many benefits and training Hertfordshire can offer you, we will offer you opportunities to develop your youth work practice.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul>\n<li>Willingness and ability to work regular weekly evening sessions including Fridays.</li>\n<li>Having worked or currently working in a role with children and/of Young People (paid or voluntary capacity)</li>\n<li>Ability to develop professional relationships with young people and vulnerable young adults.</li>\n<li>Good knowledge, interests, skills or training that would enable you to contribute to positive informal educational activities with young people and vulnerable young adults.</li>\n<li>Understanding of the key issues which young people and vulnerable young adults face and the ability to identify their needs.</li>\n<li>Experience of working as a member of a team and evidence of successful contributions you have made to a team's work.</li>\n<li>Willingness and ability to complete the compulsory Certificate in Youth Work, a commitment to undertake ongoing professional development and to put what you learn into practice.</li>\n<li>An understanding of equal opportunities and knowledge of how you would put that into practice.</li>\n</ul>Desirable:<ul>\n<li>Skills in areas such as sports, outdoor learning, art & crafts, media, music, health</li>\n<li>Full UK driving licence & regular access to a vehicle.</li>\n</ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.Questions? Then feel free to email SfYP@hertfordshire.gov.uk or visit our website to find out more information Work for Services for Young People.Interviews will take place throughout the advertising period on an on-going basis. Be the person who makes a difference to young people. Join us today. Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job outline, to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employerand guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). 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Your responsibilities will include:<ul>\n<li>Leading staff recruitment, development, and performance monitoring to support service objectives.</li>\n<li>Overseeing placement systems, ensuring quality and efficiency.</li>\n<li>Taking departmental leadership on key functions such as strategic placement planning, procurement of external placements, and monitoring provider performance.</li>\n<li>Supporting placement planning by identifying appropriate placements for children with complex needs.</li>\n<li>Negotiating placements that align with the child’s needs and financial efficiency.</li>\n<li>Chairing panels and decision-making meetings.</li>\n<li>Maintaining electronic records and contributing to service development.</li>\n</ul><h4>About you</h4>The following are essential to this role:Qualifications:<ul><li>Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.</li></ul>Leadership & Management:<ul>\n<li>Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and guide a team.</li>\n<li>Proven ability to lead and motivate staff while driving effective service change and development.</li>\n</ul>Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills:<ul>\n<li>Ability to interpret and utilize a range of data and information to inform decision-making.</li>\n<li>Excellent problem-solving skills, with a strategic and solution-focused approach.</li>\n</ul>Communication & Negotiation:<ul>\n<li>Outstanding oral and written communication skills, including experience in chairing meetings and producing high-quality reports.</li>\n<li>Strong negotiation skills, ensuring effective collaboration and resolution of complex issues.</li>\n</ul>Experience & Expertise:<ul>\n<li>Demonstrated experience in staff management, including performance oversight and development.</li>\n<li>Proven ability to manage and monitor large budgets, with oversight of financial and IT systems.</li>\n<li>Extensive experience working directly with a wide range of stakeholders.</li>\n<li>Experience working in a multi-professional setting, fostering collaboration across disciplines.</li>\n<li>Knowledge or experience of contract regulations, ensuring compliance and efficiency.</li>\n<li>Ability to produce management reports by effectively analysing and synthesizing data from various sources.</li>\n</ul>It is not essential to drive, however having a driving licence and access to a vehicle is preferable due to the nature of the role and occasional requirement to travel to different locations across Hertfordshire.At Hertfordshire County Council, we value our team and strive to create an inclusive and supportive environment. Alongside continuous learning opportunities, we offer a range of benefits, including flexible working arrangements, career progression, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on children's lives.If you’re passionate about securing the best outcomes for looked-after children and want to be part of a dynamic team, we’d love to hear from you!This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC11 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact Vicky.Chalkley@hertfordshire.gov.uk or an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: 17th and 19th JuneBenefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.<h4>Additional information</h4>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). 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We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. The Council’s preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk so we can arrange an alternative application method. Click here for further information on the <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>. About the role: We are currently looking for three SEND Case Officers to support our established SEND 0-25 service. To deliver services that enable stakeholder, service users and families/carers to engage with and make informed use of the service(s). To manage and progress a large and complex caseload. To provide specialist support for a complex work area. As the lead professional, manage a caseload including direct work with children, young adults and their carers. <a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/govRoleProfiles/Role%20Profile%20-%20SEND%20Officer%20(1668).pdf\">>> Click here to download the Role Profile << </a> Key Responsibilities: <ol> <li>\nManage a caseload including direct work with children and young adults with SEND and their carers.</li> <li>\nProvide advice and assessments to support service provision and individual clients.</li> <li>\nOrganize and deliver services within a specialist area to meet operational targets.</li> <li>\nMake operational decisions and prioritise work based on needs.</li> <li>\nPlan, deliver, and monitor interventions to support children and young adults with SEND.</li> <li>\nProvide specialist advice, guidance, and support to colleagues, service users, and partner agencies.</li> <li>\nManage complex queries and issues within the SEND specialist area.</li> <li>\nMaintain documented case files, records, and information.</li> <li>\nPrepare standard reports as required.</li> <li>\nEnsure compliance with safeguarding policies and procedures.</li> <li>\nMonitor and manage potential risks within the area of responsibility.</li> <li>Commit to continued professional development</li> <li>\nAct in accordance with all policies and procedures.</li> <li>\nWork with other professionals and services to provide a seamless service.</li> <li>\nLiaise with other agencies on operational issues.</li> <li>\nEnsure operational delivery of the Integrated Disability Service.</li> <li>\nProactively manage caseloads of service users with complex needs.</li> <li>\nLead effective partnership working within a multidisciplinary team.</li> <li>\nEnsure compliance with assessment and planning requirements.</li> <li>\nSecure transition arrangements for children and young adults at all stages of development.</li> <li>\nEnsure appropriate level of care and support for education, employment, and social inclusion opportunities.</li>\n</ol> Qualifications and Requirements: Substantial relevant experience of working in the service area / related profession field, with evidence of work responsibilities appropriate to the role and evidence of appropriate professional expertise. Knowledge of the Children and Families Act and SEND specialist work practices / professional guidelines / legislation and emerging developments within the service area. Knowledge and understanding of promoting independence, resilience and wellbeing for children, young adults and families. Experience and competency in undertaking assessments/contributing to assessments of children and young adults resulting in the planning, delivery and management of focused interventions and plans. Knowledge and experience of contributing to the development of services, policies procedures and practices.Educated to degree level or equivalent Terms and conditions: Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; Satisfactory declaration of interest; This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults; Satisfactory DBS check; Suitable driver’s license; As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the ‘Apply’ button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Equal Opportunity Employer: Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. 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We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. The Council’s preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk so we can arrange an alternative application method. Click here for further information on the <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>. About the role: The Head of Regional Fostering Recruitment will lead a dedicated service to increase the number of local authority foster carers across the Local Community Fostering region. This role is responsible for developing and delivering an effective recruitment strategy with partners, ensuring a strong return on investment and overseeing the systems, marketing, training and support offer required to drive foster carer recruitment. <a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/govRoleProfiles/Role%20Profile%20-%20Head%20of%20Regional%20Fostering%20Recruitment%20(1743).pdf\">>> Click here to download the Role Profile << </a> Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement a regional fostering recruitment strategy to grow the number of local authority foster carers.Lead and manage the Local Community Fostering service, providing direction, support, and performance oversight, ensuring that it provides high-quality, accessible and inclusive information, advice, guidance and support for those considering fostering and those going through fostering assessments. Ensure a data-driven approach to foster carer recruitment, using insights to enable responsible, agile marketing and recruitment strategiesIdentify risks and issues affecting foster carer recruitment, sufficiency, and retention, and develop mitigation strategies to address them.Support local authorities in preparing for and responding to Ofsted inspections of fostering services, ensuring that the work of Local Community Fostering aligns with regulatory expectations and best practice.Manage budgets and funding streams effectively, ensuring financial sustainability and efficiency. Oversee grant management processes, ensuring compliance with funding requirements. Maximise return on investment for partner authorities through effective financial planning and resource allocation.Provide strategic oversight of marketing activities, ensuring campaigns are data-informed and targeted to attract high-quality foster carers. Oversee the development of systems and processes to improve recruitment effectiveness. Drive innovation in digital and traditional marketing approaches to foster carer recruitment.Build and maintain strong relationships with local authorities, foster carers and other partners to drive up the number of local authority foster carers and build an evidence-base of best practice in fostering recruitment. Work collaboratively with partners to ensure alignment and shared best practices in recruitment efforts.Provide leadership on fostering recruitment policy, ensuring compliance with national standards and contributing to continuous improvement effortsOversee the design, procurement and delivery of a partnership training offer ensures prospective and existing foster carers receive high-quality training to enhance their skills and retention.Ensure effective contract management and robust quality assurance. Build strong relationships with providers and promote meaningful partnership and co-production. Qualifications and Requirements: To be considered for this position, you should meet the following requirements: Degree in social work, marketing, business management, or related field.Relevant professional qualificationKnowledge, Skills and Experience <ul> <li>Strong knowledge of fostering recruitment, regulations and the England care system.</li> <li>Strong background in planning and overseeing fostering recruitment services.</li> <li>Understanding of foster carer recruitment challenges and sufficiency planning.</li> <li>Understanding of strategic, data-driven marketing and digital recruitment.</li> <li>Experience in grant management, budgeting, and financial oversight.</li> <li>Experience developing and delivering regional/national fostering recruitment strategies.</li> <li>Strong track record in stakeholder and partnership management across multiple agencies.</li> <li>Financial management experience, ensuring return on investment.</li> <li>Experience in identifying risks, implementing mitigations and improving service delivery.</li> <li>Strong leadership, strategic planning, and people management skills.</li> <li>Analytical mindset, using data insights to inform marketing and recruitment.</li> <li>Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills; ability to build effective partnerships and drive continuous improvement.</li> <li>Confident in public speaking and representing organisations at a senior level.</li> <li>Passionate about fostering and championing foster carers; committed to improving foster carer recruitment and outcomes for children.</li> <li>Collaborative, adaptable and resilient in complex environments.</li> <li>Understanding of relevant legislation, statutory guidance, and best practices in fostering services, including child protection and safeguarding.</li> <li>Experience in managing contracts and ensuring high standards in service delivery.</li> <li>Experience in developing and implementing person-centred services.</li> <li>Excellent IT skills, including proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and management systems.</li> <li>Ability to think creatively and ensure inclusive and equitable fostering recruitment services.</li> <li>Experience in providing expert advice and influencing decision-making.</li> <li>Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.</li> <li>Commitment to continuous improvement and implementing quality assurance processes. </li>\n</ul>Willingness to travel and work flexibly, including occasional evenings/weekends. Terms and conditions: The below terms and conditions apply to this role: Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; Satisfactory declaration of interest; This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults; Satisfactory DBS check; Continued professional body registration where applicableSuitable driver’s license; As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the ‘Apply’ button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Equal Opportunity Employer: Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. 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We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. 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Food and Safety Lead Officer

London Borough of Merton

Salary: £44,579 - £50,706 (dependent on experience) plus SWE reimbursement & 5% AMHP Allowance (if applicable)

London (On-Site)

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Early Help Manager

London Borough of Newham

£50,000 - £74,999

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Educational Psychologist

Southwark Council

£50627 - £61848 per annum

Tooley Street, Southwark, London , Southwark, Peckham, Orient Street Short Breaks, London, SE11 4SR, London Bridge, Castlemead Estate, Camden, Peckham and Southwark, London (On-Site)

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London and Quadrant Housing Trust

£35,951 - £39,531 (depending on experience) plus £1,300 Essential Car User Allowance (if Criteria Met)

West Ham Lane (Hybrid)

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Hertfordshire County Council

£24,786 pa progressing to £26,089 pa (pro rata for part time)

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Hertfordshire County Council

£41,511 progressing to £45,718 pa plus MEP

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SEND Case Officers

London Borough Of Waltham Forest

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Head of Regional Fostering Recruitment

London Borough Of Waltham Forest

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Community Sector Partnership Development Manager

Southwark Council

£52674 - £59772 per annum

Tooley Street, Southwark, London , Southwark, Peckham, Orient Street Short Breaks, London, SE11 4SR, London Bridge, Castlemead Estate, Camden, Peckham and Southwark, London (On-Site)

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