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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>Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>What we offer</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service</li>\n<li>Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling</li>\n<li>Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing 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>\n<p>We 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. </p>\n<p>SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity. </p>\n<p><strong>About Social Interest Group (SIG)</strong></p>\n<p>SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change. <br>Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: <a href=\"https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/X5JhCPQy4hBBz6UzwWlv?domain=youtu.be\">Theory of Change</a> Further details can be found on our website here: <a href=\"https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/4ZkrCx1MXIp5EETvqakw?domain=socialinterestgroup.org.uk\">Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group</a>. </p>\n<p><strong>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION</strong></p>\n<p>Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.</p>\n<p>Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below. </p>\n<p>For Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk\">recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk</a> or call our central office on <a href=\"tel:02036689270\">020 3668 9270</a> to request a call back. 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We will closely align our services to improve accessibility for residents and to strengthen partnerships between statutory, specialist, early help and universal services. </p> <p>This post is directly employed by the London Borough of Newham, whom was the first London borough to offer a fully integrated 0-19 health and social care service, after it assumed direct responsibility for providing Health Visiting and School Nursing service in 2017. Therefore our CYPS directorate will be delivering the 0-19 Healthy Child programme through the Children’s Health 0-19 Service.  </p> <p>We have a stable and permanent management team in the Childrens Health Service and are now recruiting experienced Nursery Nurses to the remaining vacancies in our Health Visiting Teams. </p> <p>Newham 0-19 health service have a continual commitment, working towards improving the lives of Children and Young People in the Borough. Please see below links for various health education films the service has produced with the support, and showcasing our Super Star Service users. </p> <p>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RK85GXs3qVo </p> <p>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxBNTudWyCw </p> <p>The Children's Health 0-19 service had their CQC inspection in 2021 and rated Good in all areas.</p> <p><strong>About the Job</strong></p> <p>To work as part of the London borough of Newham (LBN) Children’s Health 0-19 service as part of a skill mix team to deliver the refreshed Health Visiting model and evidenced by the Healthy Child Programme 0-5 years (HCP) in partnership with multi- professionals across the Early Help Neighbourhood. <br>  <br> To provide essential observation skills for the children and families within their homes, children’s centres, health centres/ GP surgeries and undertake nursery school visits, including working in partnership with the school health service to facilitate the smooth transition of the rising 5s <br>  <br> To be proactive in establishing and facilitating effective Prevention and Early Intervention groups and deliver Health Promotion activities within a culturally diverse community based on locally identified needs through caseload profiling. <br>  <br> To carry out assessments for the delivery of the mandated elements of the Healthy Child Programme (HCP) 0 – 5, 5 -19 years to empower families and deliver the public health priorities to give every child the best start in life  <br>  <br> To provide knowledge and skills on safeguarding children and will be expected to highlight any safeguarding concerns in accordance with the Newham and London Safeguarding Protocols. <br>  <br> To assist the health visitors in facilitating the healthy child advisory clinics including leading on the 2-2.5 years reviews using the national evidence based tool- Ages and Stages (ASQ) and delivery of the 6 high impact areas in partnership with Health visitors and children’s centres. <br>  <br> To work in partnership with the Nursery Nurses within the school health teams to strengthen the integrated approach of the 0- 19 years delivery model the Children Act 2004 and Working Together to Safeguard Children, HM Government 2006. </p> <p><strong>About You </strong></p> <p>The candidate must be/ will have: <br>  <br> • NNEB (National Nursery Education Board) NVQ L3 in childcare & Education <br> • An understanding of Children Act & Early Years Foundation Stage Framework. <br> • Knowledge of Health and developmental issues affecting children <br> • Experience of working with children of different ages, parents and carers. <br> • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. <br> • Good organisational and planning skills. </p> <p>• Be IT literate e.g. using clinical systems, word processing, email and internet use. </p> <p>Our offer - </p> <p>We recognise that delivery of quality services to the community depends on a healthy, well-motivated workforce, we are therefore able to offer; </p> <ul>\n<li>Genuine management support: Low supervisor/supervisee ratios. Employee wellbeing programmes. HEART values and behaviours. </li> <li>Money matters: Flexible starting salary within the allocated grade for the right candidates. Subsidised leisure passes. Generous local government annual leave allowance. Pension scheme. Continued access to the NHS Pension Scheme (NHSPS) for health professionals who satisfy the NHS Pension scheme criteria. NHS continuous service recognised. </li> <li>Learning & Development: Support to take up advanced clinical training and wider workforce development package to enhance your skills. Clear competency and career progression framework. Access to smart technology. </li> </ul> <p><strong>Additional Information</strong>  </p> <p>For further information please contact Angeline Murashiki-  Angeline.Murashiki@newham.gov.uk</p> <p>Please note we envisage Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email within 2-4 weeks of the advert closing date. </p> <p>This post may close early due to high numbers of applications so you are advised to apply promptly.  </p> <p>Please view JD here</p> <p>closing date: 17th June 2025</p> <p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.</strong></p> <p><strong>We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.</strong></p> <p> </p><p>The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. 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Our aim is to make Newham the best place for all to live, learn and thrive; building on our historic ethos of inclusion and putting children and families at the heart of everything we do. We’re determined and driven towards creating a centre of practice excellence supporting children and young people with SEND, where no child is left behind.</p> <p>Newham is a diverse borough and we are committed to our workforce being representative of the families that we work with. We are taking concerted, meaningful and intentional action to develop an inclusive culture because we believe this is at the heart of enabling diversity in all respects, including diversity of thought. We challenge all forms of discrimination and injustice to help make Newham a fairer and more equitable place to live, learn and work. </p> <p>Newham’s children need support from colleagues who:</p> <ul>\n<li>Are child centred and knowledgeable about issues affecting children with additional needs.</li> <li>Empathetic in their thinking, and towards our families.</li> <li>Driven and determined to improve quality of life for children and families.</li> <li>Focused on inclusivity and providing opportunities for children and young people with SEND.</li> <li>Value diversity and the future; we are one of London’s youngest, most diverse Boroughs – and proud!</li> </ul> <p>Does this sound like you? Apply now and join us.</p> <p><strong>ABOUT THE JOB</strong></p> <p>The SEND Tribunals Officer is responsible for managing appeals and disputes related to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), particularly those concerning Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs).</p> <p>The post holder will be working on behalf of the LA to ensure that all legal obligations are met in the resolution of SEND cases, you will prepare and submit evidence for the tribunal process and play a vital role in representing the local authority in legal settings and ensuring that outcomes are legally compliant and in the best interest of the child or young person.</p> <p>SEND Tribunal Officers are experts in SEND law, working to resolve disputes amicably where possible but preparing for formal hearings when necessary. Their goal is to ensure that all parties involved are heard and that legal requirements are met throughout the tribunal process.</p> <p>To find out more and prepare your application please view JD here</p> <p><strong>ABOUT YOU</strong></p> <p><strong>We’re looking for a conscientious individual who is dedicated to tackling disproportionality and passionate about working to the best interest of our children and young people who live with disability. A fair and balanced outlook is essential to this role as we look to build a Fairer Newham for all.</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p>Candidates will need to meet the following (minimum) criteria in their application to be shortlisted:</p> <ul>\n<li>Significant experience in the SEND sector.</li> <li>Proven knowledge of SEND legislation and tribunal procedures.</li> <li>Practical experience with SEND legislation, the EHCP process, and dispute resolution.</li> <li>A strong understanding of the Children and Families Act 2014, the SEND Code of Practice, and tribunal procedures </li> <li>excellent communicators, capable of working with families, schools, and legal professionals to navigate complex cases.</li> <li>Excellent organisational skills</li> <li>Ability to work under pressure and prioritise tasks</li> </ul> <p><strong>TO APPLY</strong></p> <p>Please submit a CV and supporting statement through our recruitment portal. The supporting statement should demonstrate how you meet the relevant requirements listed above and in the person specification.</p> <p>Closing date: 22.06.25</p> <p> </p><p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p>The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. 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We don’t wait to be told, we take the initiative. We face the future head-on, embracing new challenges with open minds and fresh ideas. There’s lots of opportunities to progress here, and if you seize them we’ll support you all the way. Choose Havering and see the difference you’ll make to the people that live, work and learn here.</p> <p>From caring for those who need it most, to ensuring our highways and streets are safe, providing a roof over the heads of our residents, providing excellent customer service or, enhancing our digital services for staff and residents, there are so many ways you can make a positive influence here. And, whether you’re outdoorsy, people-focused or analytical, we have a role that’s right for you.</p> <p>Please  view <strong>Job Profile </strong>here</p> <p><strong>For an informal discussion about the post, please contact </strong><strong>Dan.Debuc@havering.gov.uk</strong><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>The closing date for the receipt of applications is 15/6/25 </strong>however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early.</p> <p>You will be notified if your application has been successful.  Interview date to be confirmed.</p> <p>Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770<br>  </p> <p><span><strong>Additional Information</strong></span></p> <p><span>We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to </span><span>Choose Havering</span><span>.</span></p> <p><span>The London Borough of Havering 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.</span></p> <p><span><strong>Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.</strong></span></p> <p><span><strong>We practice anonymised recruitment. 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Join us on the journey to empowering people to be the best versions of themselves! Our participants include:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Single homeless individuals between ages of 18 to 60</li>\n<li>Socially excluded individuals</li>\n<li>Ex-Offenders</li>\n<li>People with substance misuse</li>\n<li>People who suffer with their Mental Health (Low)</li>\n<li>People who have a Learning disability (Low/Medium)</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>About you</strong></p>\n<p>This role is ideal for someone who has a real passion towards helping others to achieve greater independence. You will thrive in a person centred environment with real compassion and a non-judgmental attitude, understanding that people face different life experiences and sometimes just need that extra support to get back on their feet. We're looking for someone with a genuine passion and felt purpose to help people, challenge stigma, and make a real difference to people’s lives! You will have:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Understanding of the housing support needs that people with multiple, and complex needs face</li>\n<li>Experience of working with people of complex backgrounds and/or a good understanding of the sector</li>\n<li>Ability to use, learn and adapt to IT at an intermediate level, including Microsoft and other software programs</li>\n<li>Ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and residents</li>\n<li>Understanding and/or practical knowledge of the social and societal marginalisation that can be attached to people with complex needs</li>\n<li>Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>What we offer</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service</li>\n<li>Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling</li>\n<li>Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing 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>\n<p>We 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. </p>\n<p>SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity. </p>\n<p><strong>About Social Interest Group (SIG)</strong></p>\n<p>SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change. <br>Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: <a href=\"https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/X5JhCPQy4hBBz6UzwWlv?domain=youtu.be\">Theory of Change</a> Further details can be found on our website here: <a href=\"https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/4ZkrCx1MXIp5EETvqakw?domain=socialinterestgroup.org.uk\">Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group</a>. </p>\n<p><strong>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION</strong></p>\n<p>Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.</p>\n<p>Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below. </p>\n<p>For Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk\">recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk</a> or call our central office on <a href=\"tel:02036689270\">020 3668 9270</a> to request a call back. Please note that this will take you through to our Central Administration team, who will then communicate your enquiry with us and we will arrange to call you back. </p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><strong>Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions. </strong></p>\n<p>Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our <a href=\"https://socialinterestgroup.org.uk/\">website</a>.</p>\n</blockquote>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£27,000","publishDate":"2025-06-05T09:55:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-29T09:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/05b029b3-1087-4935-8ad1-6ae55e3e84c1.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a989e9d6-b23f-4beb-929a-50d65d990af1","title":"Senior Occupational Therapist","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Hertfordshire","locationType":3,"description":"<br><h4>Senior Occupational Therapist Apply Now </h4><dl>\n<dt>Job Number</dt>\n<dd> HCC28031 </dd>\n<dt>Location</dt>\n<dd> Hertfordshire </dd>\n<dt>Directorate</dt>\n<dd> Adult Care Services </dd>\n<dt>Salary Range</dt>\n<dd> £41,511 opportunity to progress to £45,718 per annum – pay award pending + £1000 welcome payment, lease car & relocation - terms apply </dd>\n<dt>Contract Type</dt>\n<dd> Permanent/Fixed Term </dd>\n<dt>Full Time/Part Time</dt>\n<dd> Full time/ Part time </dd>\n</dl><p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Senior Occupational Therapist<br><strong>Starting Salary:</strong> £41,511 opportunity to progress to £45,718 per annum – pay award pending + £1000 welcome payment, lease car & relocation - terms apply<br><strong>Hours:</strong> 37<br><strong>Location:</strong> Hertfordshire<br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent<br><strong>Directorate:</strong> Adult Care Services</p><h4>About the team</h4><p><strong>Housing Solutions – Apsley, Hemel Hempstead, 37 hours</strong></p><p>the Housing Solutions team offer specialist assessment across Hertfordshire for major housing adaptations. The team has a blend of community based Occupational Therapists and Community Care Officer Trusted Assessors who complete specialist housing needs assessments to identify major adaptation solutions to enable a person to have better access to the facilities within their homes.</p><p>We explore personal strengths, their family and friends’ support networks, and using expert knowledge we connect people with things that will help individuals and families to get on with their lives, achieving prevention, reducing or delaying the need for statutory provision of care services.</p><p><strong>Enablement Team – Farnham House, Stevenage – 37 hours</strong></p><p>The Enablement Occupational Therapy Team provide support to older people and adults with a disability. We promote personalisation through our assessment process, focusing on the wellbeing of the individual. The Enablement Occupational Therapists deliver enabling programmes. Their input is time-limited, with intervention generally between 4 -6 weeks, this can be extended up to 12weeks where identified goals require this. The care management is completed externally to the enablement team allowing our OTs to focus solely on their OT interventions.</p><p><strong>Adult Disability Team West <br>St Albans Team – Apsley, Hemel Hempstead, 37 hours</strong></p><p>We work in an enabling way with people and their families and carers, to promote independence and participation, through meaningful occupation and a strengths-based approach. Across all our services we aim to ensure that people are provided with the right support and advice, and at the right time.</p><p>We work collaboratively alongside social care colleagues, as well as with our health partners, housing and care providers, and a range of community support services.</p><h4>About the role</h4><p><strong>About the role:</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Working collaboratively with other partners and teams within Adult Care Services</li>\n<li>Developing innovative support plans</li>\n<li>Promote and support strength based assessment and practice approach to all interventions to maximise independence, health and well being to prevent or reduce the need for Adult Social Care</li>\n<li>Working creatively with residents to ensure their safety and independence</li>\n<li>Raising awareness in the area and developing valuable links for the team</li>\n<li>Supporting other Therapists and Community Care Officers</li>\n<li>Provide information and advice to enable an individual to confidently and safely participate in their daily life, includes grading of tasks and activities and adapting their environments</li>\n<li>You will undertake a specialism eg Moving and Handling, BiA, AMP or Occupational Therapy practice educator</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Specific to Housing Solutions:</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Completing complex assessments and making recommendations for major housing adaptations</li>\n<li>Care planning and organising equipment for minor adaptations</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Specific to Enablement Team:<br><br></strong></p><ul>\n<li>Designing personalised programmes that enable, and encourage the individual to relearn skills and regain abilities.</li>\n<li>Reviews of moving and handling, provision of specialist equipment, & minor adaptations to support identified goals.</li>\n<li>Supporting people in the community and on discharge pathways from acute hospital settings</li>\n</ul><h4>About you</h4><p><strong>Essential:</strong></p><ul>\n<li>HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist</li>\n<li>Full driving licence and regular access to a vehicle</li>\n<li>Experienced Occupational Therapist</li>\n<li>Knowledge and experience in social care sector</li>\n<li>Experience of completing assessments and making recommendations</li>\n<li>Ability to work on your own as well as part of a team</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Desirable</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Knowledge of Care Act 2014</li>\n<li>Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act 2005</li>\n</ul><p><em>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.</em></p><p>This job role is within the HSC, level JF11 job profile. Please locate this via:</p><p>Job profiles - Health and social care</p><p>To hear more about this opportunity please contact Sheryl.jeram@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role.</p><p>Applications will be considered as an when received and interviews arranged accordingly</p><p>Benefits of working for us</p><h4>How to apply</h4><p>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. </p><h4>Additional information</h4><p><strong>Disability Confident</strong><br>We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.</p><p><strong>Safeguarding</strong><br>This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.</p><p><strong>Driving required</strong><br>You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.</p><p><strong>English Fluency</strong><br>The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£41,511 opportunity to progress to £45,718 per annum – pay award pending + £1000 welcome payment, lease car & relocation - terms apply","publishDate":"2025-06-05T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-07-03T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/faf5ea7a-5abf-470e-ba4f-a994cd6a3671.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d1b4f5e2-d612-414e-bed4-78de84a03027","title":"Senior Community Care Officer","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Hemel Hempstead","locationType":3,"description":"<br><h4>Senior Community Care Officer Apply Now </h4><dl>\n<dt>Job Number</dt>\n<dd> HCC27770 </dd>\n<dt>Location</dt>\n<dd> Hemel Hempstead </dd>\n<dt>Directorate</dt>\n<dd> Adult Care Services </dd>\n<dt>Salary Range</dt>\n<dd> £33,366 progressing to £36,124 </dd>\n<dt>Contract Type</dt>\n<dd> Permanent </dd>\n<dt>Full Time/Part Time</dt>\n<dd> Full Time </dd>\n<dt>Closing date</dt>\n<dd> 22-Jun-2025 </dd>\n</dl><p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Senior Community Care Officer <br><strong>Starting Salary:</strong> £33,366 progressing to £36,124 per annum – pay award pending <br><strong>Hours:</strong> 37 hours per week<br><strong>Location:</strong> Apsley, Hemel Hempstead plus hybrid working from home or touchdowns <br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent<br><strong>Directorate:</strong> Adult Care Services</p><h4>About the team</h4><p>the Housing Solutions team offer specialist assessment across Hertfordshire for major housing adaptations. The team has a blend of community based Occupational Therapists and Community Care Officer Trusted Assessors who complete specialist housing needs assessments to identify major adaptation solutions to enable a person to have better access to the facilities within their homes. We explore personal strengths, their family and friends’ support networks, and using expert knowledge we connect people with things that will help individuals and families to get on with their lives, achieving prevention, reducing or delaying the need for statutory provision of care services.</p><p>Housing Solutions is a county wide service and whilst we patch work within geographical areas, we may at times ask the team for flexibility to cover a wider area depending on the needs of the service.</p><h4>About the role</h4><p>Community Care Officer Trusted assessors will<strong>:<br><br></strong></p><ul>\n<li>Conduct holistic, person-centred assessments during home visits.</li>\n<li>Recommend both minor and major housing adaptations.</li>\n<li>Possess a thorough understanding of The Care Act and Housing Legislation.</li>\n<li>Connect individuals with local community resources.</li>\n<li>Operate in a preventative and enabling manner, fostering independence within homes and communities.</li>\n<li>Build strong relationships with district and borough council adaptations teams.</li>\n<li>Working on your own initiative as well as working as part of a team</li>\n<li>As part of your probation period, you will complete a level 4 accreditation of major home adaptations</li>\n</ul><h4>About you</h4><p><strong>Essential:</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Full driving licence</li>\n<li>Understanding of The Care Act and Housing Legislation</li>\n<li>Experience working in a social care setting</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Desirable:</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Previous experience minor or major home adaptations</li>\n<li>Completed functional assessment course of equipment provision</li>\n</ul><p><em>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.</em></p><p>This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC9 job profile. Please locate this via:</p><p>Job profiles - Health and social care</p><p>To hear more about this opportunity please contact donna.fitzgibbons@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role.</p><p>Interview Date: 3 July 2025</p><p>Benefits of working for us</p><h4>How to apply</h4><p>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. </p><h4>Additional information</h4><p><strong>Disability Confident</strong><br>We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.</p><p><strong>Safeguarding</strong><br>This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.</p><p><strong>Driving required</strong><br>You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.</p><p><strong>English Fluency</strong><br>The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£33,366 progressing to £36,124","publishDate":"2025-06-05T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-22T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/a6bd0736-27a1-4301-be61-8c14086fe8a8.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"def7c767-55a3-4cce-b080-1bc26f6d95c6","title":"Health Improvement Programme Manager (Substance Use)","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Hybrid – Works part from Gun Wharf and part from home. this may be subject to change. Thursday in Gun Wharf, site visits as needed but no more than 2 days/week in total.","locationType":3,"description":"<p>We are seeking a Health Improvement Programme Manager (Substance Use) to join the team at level A. This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. All elements of level A listed within the person specification are essential. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.  </p><p>Medway Public Health are looking to recruit a Public Health professional who can lead and develop their drugs and alcohol treatment offer.</p><p>The Job Description will tell you about the role, but it is an exciting one. You will be joining an established and highly productive team who understands the benefits of collaborative working across organisational boundaries and disciplines. The team have a ‘can do’ attitude who put the needs of the service users frontmost. Importantly the team like working together and respect other’s expertise. You will be responsible for the department’s response to the Harm to Hope Drug Strategy and will help the Senior Responsible Officer deliver the Combatting Drugs Partnership (CDP). You will be working closely with some excellent colleagues in housing and social care who understand the impact of substance misuse on wellbeing.</p><p>The Public Health team are currently designing and commissioning an all age, age appropriate, substance misuse treatment service. </p><p>You will use your experience of working in a Public Health related field and demonstrate a deep understanding of substance misuse issues. As well as being the subject expert in the team, you will use your commissioning skills to design, commission, mobilise and performance manage that new contract. You will use your epidemiological skills to ensure that the service is in contact with and accessible to those who face the greatest risks of poor health outcomes. You will use your experience of research, evaluation and report writing to undertake health needs assessments and evaluation of interventions. </p><p>You will use your interpersonal skills to work effectively and collaboratively with partners from many different organisations and develop the work of the CDP. </p><p>You will use your organisational skills to keep track of the budget and ensure the services provide value for money. You will use your public speaking skills to deliver training and presentations to others on substance use epidemiology and interventions. Due to the nature of the work, you will be overseeing enquiries into drug and alcohol related deaths, and near fatal overdoses. You will take the learning from those enquiries and apply it to service delivery.</p><p>While a large proportion of your work will be about treatment, you will always be thinking about prevention and harm reduction. </p><p>In the application form you will be asked to provide us with a Personal Statement of why you think you have the knowledge, skills and experience to really succeed at the role. It helps us make a decision about inviting you to interview if you provide examples of things, you have done that are similar to the things outlined in the job description. We will be particularly looking out for commissioning experience; evidence of improving health for the general population; improving health for people who face additional barriers; partnership working across disciplines; training; and obviously some experience of substance misuse prevention and treatment services.</p><p>If you would like more information and an informal chat about the role, please contact Claire Hurcum on 01634 337169</p><p>Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C.  There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.  </p><p>When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached. </p><p>The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: </p><p>Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.  </p><p>Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.  </p><p>Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. </p><p><strong>Important Information- </strong></p><p><strong>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile</strong></p><p><strong>For further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. </strong></p><p>Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.   All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email. </p><p>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. </p><p>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Range 6 - £44,246 per annum","publishDate":"2025-06-04T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-19T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/7fce923a-96a3-4b2b-b44c-f76daa98021e.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"05f9abed-ebdc-4cd6-9ccd-81f89f63354e","title":"Senior Public Health Project Officer - WorkPlace Health (Internal Candidates Only)","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Hybrid – Works part from Gun Wharf and part from home.","locationType":3,"description":"<p>Public Health are seeking a Senior Public Health Project Officer – Workplace Health to join the team at level A. This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. All elements of level A listed within the person specification are essential. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.  </p><p>Do you want to be part of an innovative and forward-thinking team in Public Health?</p><p>Are you passionate about health improvement and tackling health inequalities?</p><p>Do you want to make a difference?</p><p>If so, we want to hear from you.</p><p>Medway Public Health is looking to recruit a highly motivated and dynamic Senior Project Officer to work with businesses and workplaces to improve employee health and wellbeing and reduce health inequalities in Medway. </p><p>The Healthy Workplace Programme helps Medway businesses of all sizes become healthier places to work and currently supports over 130 businesses across Medway and continues to engage more each year. The service supports the Public Health Directorate to achieve key national targets relating to cardiovascular disease prevention, reducing smoking prevalence, reducing alcohol harm and improving mental wellbeing. Crucially the service also supports businesses to maintain a healthy workforce and reduce absenteeism and presenteeism.  </p><p>The postholder will engage new businesses, evaluate and measure outcomes for new and existing workplaces, driving performance to meet targets. They will act as an expert for employers on staff health and wellbeing, supporting theme to assess need and ensure appropriate training and policies are in place. </p><p>The postholder will work with a broad range of staff and stakeholders across Medway to promote broader Public Health initiatives and messaging.  The role will require the ability to build positive working relationships with workplaces and wider stakeholders in the delivery of services.  This will require strong influencing and negotiating skills.</p><p>The postholder will be responsible for monitoring data, identifying challenges or areas of underperformance with the ability to think quickly of solutions to ensure targets are met.  The role will be working closely with the wider Public Health team. </p><p>The postholder will be responsible for encouraging and supporting the marketing of both the healthy workplace programme, including developing ideas and contributing to content.  They will work closely with Medway Council’s Communications and Marketing team to ensure campaigns/posters/promotions are delivered in a timely manner and target the services audience including the use of social media. </p><p>Although this post involves hybrid working at Gun Wharf, and at home, the postholder will be required to travel further to businesses across Medway and must be able to do so in a timely manner.   The role will require some evening and weekend work and the postholder must be a non-smoker with a full driving licence.</p><p><em>If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please e-mail Aeilish Geldenhuys on aeilish.geldenhuys@medway.gov.uk.</em></p><p>Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C.  There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.  </p><p>When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached. </p><p><strong>The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: </strong><br>Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.  </p><p>Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.  </p><p>Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. </p><p><strong>Important Information- </strong></p><p><strong>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile</strong></p><p><strong>For further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. </strong></p><p>Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.   All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.  </p><p>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. </p><p><em>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</em></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Range 5 - £37.732 per annum","publishDate":"2025-06-04T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-17T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/2a4329e4-e837-41fe-904f-04a1b9d41610.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f921e8a7-22b3-4f20-b55f-aabba31acf4e","title":"Senior Practitioner BIA DoLS","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Gun Wharf","locationType":3,"description":"<p>We are currently recruiting full time Best Interest Assessor Senior Practitioners to join our Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Team based within Adult Social Care. Working in collaboration with the Team Manager and other senior colleagues, the successful candidates will be required to support the management of the day-to-day delivery of the DoLS Service to Medway residents who are currently in hospital, nursing, or residential care.</p><p>Successful candidates will be required to practice as a Best Interests Assessor to support Medway Council as a Supervisory Body to fulfil its statutory duties in relation to the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, as prescribed by the Mental Capacity Act 2005 & Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards 2007 Codes of Practice, and in line with relevant guidance. You will also need to maintain an awareness of changes in theories, legislation, and Medway Council policies, local and agency practices, in order to disseminate knowledge and contribute to the delivery of a high standard DoLS service. </p><p>The successful candidates will need to develop and maintain a high level of skill, expertise and up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, policy and good practice in order to provide support and advice to others in relation to statutory interventions. They will need to work alongside Medway DOLS team colleagues and support other ASC staff with complex cases, providing both co-working and support and advice.</p><p>You will be required to undertake the triaging and authorisation of DoLS assessments, applying due professional care and consideration to ensure these are in line with statutory guidance and other relevant protocols. You will also be required to initiate and develop effective partnerships and joint working arrangements with other professionals and agencies, in order to ensure the comprehensive assessment of need, and the planning and delivery of appropriate services.</p><p>The successful candidates will need to support the development of knowledge and skills across Medway Adult Social Care in relation to Mental Capacity work and support the development of internal procedures and policies in order to enhance professional knowledge and development to impact upon the overall quality of practice.</p><p>You will be required to work autonomously within the role, demonstrating expert and effective practice in complex situations managing high levels of risk.</p><p><strong>In return we will offer you:  </strong></p><ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n</ul><p>Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C.  There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.</p><p>When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.</p><p>The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels:<br><br>   Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.</p><p>Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.</p><p>Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.</p><p><strong>Our organisation:</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p><strong>Important Information-</strong></p><p>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile</p><p><strong>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</strong></p><p>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age</p><p>For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online</p><p>Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.  All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.</p><p>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.</p><p>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</p><p>If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.</p><p>All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£45,830 - 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You will have excellent knowledge of Making Safeguarding Personal principles with the ability to apply these in practice. </p><p>You will work collaboratively with individuals, their families, support networks and partner agencies and apply a person centred and strengths-based approach when delivering safeguarding duties including undertaking S.42 enquiries and co-producing safety plans. </p><p>You will be required to initiate and develop effective partnerships and joint working arrangements with other professionals and agencies, in order to ensure the comprehensive assessment of need, and the planning and delivery of appropriate services.</p><p>You will be required to work flexibly in order to meet the needs of residents, with a requirement to undertake regular face to face visits, often unplanned or at short notice.</p><p>This role will require successful candidate to attend and present at safeguarding meetings and possess the skills to accurately and proficiently write, chronologies, s.42 Enquiries and case notes in a timely manner.</p><p><strong>In return we will offer you:  </strong></p><ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>In addition to your basic salary, you will receive a £1000 Golden Hello on completion of you probation period and a retention payment of £3000 paid in 12 monthly instalments (to be reviewed annually)</li>\n</ul><p>Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C.  There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.</p><p>When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.</p><p>The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels:<br><br>    Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.</p><p>Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.</p><p>Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.</p><p><strong>Our organisation:</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p><strong>Important Information-</strong></p><p>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile</p><p><strong>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</strong></p><p>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age</p><p>For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online</p><p>Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.  All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.</p><p>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.</p><p>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</p><p>If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.</p><p>All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878.</p><p>If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting managers, please e-mail Debbie Dukes on debbie.dukes@medway.gov.uk or Gulam Robbani on gulam.robbani@medway.gov.uk</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£38,476 - £45,829 plus £3,000 Retention Payment to be paid in 12 monthly instalments (pro rata) to be reviewed annually (July) £1,000 Golden Hello Payment to be paid on the successful completion of the probation period","publishDate":"2025-06-04T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-07-19T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/4e9338b1-a43c-4146-8f11-344c1d49f6d0.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"17b175d6-0ce7-4a1c-91c0-914e5cb78a63","title":"Approved Mental Health Practitioner","employer":"London Borough of Sutton","department":"","location":"Sutton","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>About the Borough</strong></p><p>In Sutton, there is much for us to be proud of both as a council and as a borough. This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ. </p><p>Looking ahead, there are plans for the delivery of new homes and new schools and the London Cancer Hub is being developed, while the Council is also seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment.</p><p>All of this demonstrates a good track record and an authority that is ambitious and set to deliver more improvements for the borough. We've set out our vision for the future of Sutton in our corporate plan - Ambitious for Sutton. This strategic plan will shape the outcomes we achieve, the services we provide, and the impact we have on residents, to make Sutton a great place to live, work and raise a family.</p><p>Situated in Zone 5, Sutton is less than 30 minutes by train from central London, and south and south west London are easily accessible by public transport. There are 10 train stations which serve key neighbourhoods within the borough providing direct connections to London Victoria, London Bridge, London Blackfriars and St Pancras International. Sutton also has direct rail connections with Epsom, Dorking, Guildford and Horsham, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and West Croydon for the London Overground. There’s also an extensive road network which provides close and easy access to the M25 and M23.</p><p><strong>About the Service and Team</strong></p><p>Adult Social Care is undergoing a significant transformation to address the rising demand for our services. We're implementing wide-ranging changes to improve care for adults and create positive working environments for our staff. We have new leaders and experienced managers who bring innovative ideas to the service and are driving meaningful changes throughout your service delivery. Our goal is to deliver exceptional care that enhances outcomes for our community whilst providing an inclusive, diverse and stable environment for staff to grow their career.</p><p>Mental Health Team</p><p>Within our boroughwide specialist service, there are three social work teams - The Transition Team, The Learning Disability Team, and the Mental Health Team.</p><p>The Mental Health Team coordinates social care for individuals with complex mental health needs. Alongside delivering the AMHP service, the Mental Health Team also works closely with inpatient services promoting timely discharges for those in psychiatric admissions, coordinates community based support for individuals with social care needs related to their mental health, including S117 aftercare as well as meeting other statutory duties under the Care Act and providing Social Supervision to Conditionally Discharged clients.</p><p>The AMHP roles are based within our full time dedicated AMHP service working out of Wallington alongside our health colleagues completing Mental Health Act assessments on a daily basis.  However, there may be times when additional responsibilities under the Care Act may be required as part of the wider mental health service.  </p><p><strong>About the Role and Our Ideal Candidate</strong></p><p>As part of the transformation within the London Borough of Sutton’s Adult Social Care service, we are recruiting Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP) within the Mental Health Team. Reporting to the Team Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering top-quality, responsive care to individuals with mental health needs who require assessment under the Mental Health Act. The objective is to ensure that those in greatest need receive the support they require while safeguarding their rights and ensuring their safety. Your responsibilities will include: </p><ul>\n<li>Conducting assessments under the Mental Health Act to accurately identify and address individuals' needs.</li>\n<li>Collaborating with individuals, their families, and other professionals to create personalised care plans that foster recovery and well-being.</li>\n</ul><p>As an AMHP, you advocate for the rights and preferences of the individuals under our care, ensuring their voices are heard and respected throughout the assessment and treatment process. You'll work hand in hand with service users, their families, and multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans that address mental health needs and promote recovery and well-being. Given the nature of the role, resilience and the ability to manage stress and emotional demands are essential, as you'll be working with individuals experiencing mental health crises. </p><p>If you can demonstrate empathy and maintain professionalism at all times, this role offers an opportunity to make a positive and meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve.</p><p>This role presents an excellent opportunity for experienced and qualified Approved Mental Health Practitioner who are confident in their ability to work with individuals autonomously. </p><p>Within your application you should demonstrate your skills, expertise and knowledge as well as: </p><ul>\n<li>Demonstrating detailed knowledge of key legislation including the Mental Health Act, the Care Act 2014, the Mental Capacity Act, and the Human Rights Act.</li>\n<li>Having a comprehensive understanding of the theoretical and legislative framework that underpins the Mental Health Code of Practice.</li>\n<li>Direct experience of working with people experiencing mental health needs, including under the Care Act</li>\n<li>Continued Professional Development within Mental Health Social Work </li>\n<li>In possession of a valid warrant to practise as an AMHP and ensure the ongoing maintenance of this qualification</li>\n<li>Professional Registration with Social Work England </li>\n<li>A full driving licence and use of a vehicle</li>\n</ul><p>If you are passionate about making a positive impact and possess the skills needed, we encourage you to apply. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the well-being of our service users while furthering your professional development in a supportive environment.</p><p>For more information about the role and/or an informal conversation, view the Role Profile or contact Karen Norton-Lamb, Team Manager at Karen.norton-lamb@sutton.gov.uk.</p><p><strong>Our Offer to You</strong></p><p>As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.</p><p>In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week.</p><p>Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:</p><ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>General Council Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li>\n<li>Public Health Service Localised Flexi-time Scheme - accrual of up to 5 days per year </li>\n<li>Three volunteering days per year in Sutton</li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Car parking scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Application Process</strong></p><p>Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application.</p><p>To support our diversity agenda and reduce the risk of bias in our recruitment activities, our short listing process completely anonymises personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc. Our hiring managers review and short list applications based on the information provided as part of your application as to how well you meet the requirements and criteria for the role, as outlined in the job profile.</p><p>The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.</p><p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p><p>We pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen <a href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing\">here.</a> We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.</p><p>We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.</p><p>The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£40,755 - £48,531 (£50,574 unconsolidated maximum)","publishDate":"2025-06-04T10:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-07-31T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/bd640e26-722f-4162-87a8-d302d5f44370.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e190ea49-4c7c-451e-b0ce-c41bcc4a22b4","title":"Safeguarding Practitioner","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Stevenage","locationType":3,"description":"<br><h4>Safeguarding Practitioner Apply Now </h4><dl>\n<dt>Job Number</dt>\n<dd> HCC28091 </dd>\n<dt>Location</dt>\n<dd> Stevenage </dd>\n<dt>Directorate</dt>\n<dd> Adult Care Services </dd>\n<dt>Salary Range</dt>\n<dd> £37,035 progressing to £40,476 </dd>\n<dt>Contract Type</dt>\n<dd> Permanent </dd>\n<dt>Full Time/Part Time</dt>\n<dd> Full Time </dd>\n<dt>Closing date</dt>\n<dd> 22-Jun-2025 </dd>\n</dl><p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Safeguarding Practitioner<br><strong>Starting Salary:</strong> £37,035 progressing to £40,476 per annum  – pay award pending + £1k welcome payment, relocation & car lease schemes (terms apply) <br><strong>Hours:</strong> 37 hours per week<br><strong>Location:</strong> Stevenage<br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent<br><strong>Directorate:</strong> Adult Care Services</p><h4>About the team</h4><p>Join our diverse and inclusive Adult Safeguarding team, to deliver our vision to the people of Hertfordshire, so that they feel well informed about what support available to them and how they can lead safe, happy, and healthier lives in a way they choose. </p><p>This is an opportunity for change, and development of knowledge and skills in Safeguarding.<br><br>Our dynamic team are looking for Safeguarding Practitioners to join us to contribute effectively and professionally to the work of the specialist Adult Safeguarding team, to fulfil Hertfordshire County Council’s Adult Safeguarding responsibilities in line with Section 42 of the Care Act and working within Hertfordshire safeguarding frameworks. The values and principles of Making Safeguarding Personal are intrinsic to the operations of the team.</p><h4>About the role</h4><p>You’ll be informed by the principles of personalisation, ensuring our safeguarding responses and actions are person-centred and, as far as possible, put people in control of their lives. Your practice will be responsive, inclusive and community-based, working to ensure the service we provide is effective, efficient and delivers positive and personal outcomes for the citizens of Hertfordshire.</p><p>Responding to safeguarding concerns raised, you’ll make sure there’s an effective plan to keep people safe (in a way that’s reasonable and acceptable to the person). You’ll gather relevant information to support decision making and seek and record the views of adult at risk. Where needed, you’ll undertake capacity assessments / best interest decisions and you’ll work to mitigate risk to the person. You’ll contribute to strategy discussions or meetings and may be required to lead investigations and contribute to case conferences</p><p>Partnership working is key to the role.</p><p>It will be an opportunity for you to develop knowledge and partnership links in a lead area</p><h4>About you</h4><p>Essential:</p><ul>\n<li>Registered with Social Work England</li>\n<li>Social Work qualification</li>\n<li>Relevant knowledge of the Care Act</li>\n</ul><p>You can bring your authentic self in an environment where you will be supported to reach your fullest potential in a specialist role of Safeguarding Adults in Hertfordshire, developing self, working in partnership, and engaging in lead area work. </p><p><em>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.</em></p><p>This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC10 job profile. Please locate this via:</p><p>Job profiles - Health and social care</p><p>To hear more about this opportunity please contact kubashnee.moodley@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role.</p><p>Interview Date: week commencing 30 June 2025</p><p>Benefits of working for us</p><h4>How to apply</h4><p>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. </p><h4>Additional information</h4><p><strong>Disability Confident</strong><br>We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.</p><p><strong>Safeguarding</strong><br>This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.</p><p><strong>Driving required</strong><br>You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.</p><p><strong>English Fluency</strong><br>The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£37,035 progressing to £40,476","publishDate":"2025-06-04T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-22T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/77946d08-4752-41d3-ad00-f85565ac3b9d.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"72c30ad9-c196-4606-816d-903767c7ca08","title":"Private Rented Sector Access Officer","employer":"London Borough of Hounslow","department":"","location":"Hounslow","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>About us at Hounslow</strong></p>\n<p>We’d love you to join us at the London Borough of Hounslow! 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You must be professional, energetic and enthusiastic as we are interested in what you can bring to help us improve and develop our services to support landlords and some of our most vulnerable residents.  You must be able to learn and develop your knowledge required for this role and be able to travel independently around the Borough. </p>\n<p><strong>About The Team You’ll Be Working In</strong></p>\n<p>This is an exciting and busy role that is at the centre of the Councils response to homelessness. 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Homeownership Officer

Wandle Housing Association

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Southwark (Hybrid)

Posted 4 days ago

Home Ownership Officer role in Southeast London: Manage homeowner portfolio, handle inquiries, and collaborate with third parties.

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Senior Flood Risk Officer

Hertfordshire County Council

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£41,511 + £4,207 market enhancement progressing to £45,718 + £4,046 market enhancement p/a

Hertfordshire County Council (Hybrid)

Posted 2 days ago

Seeking a Senior Flood Risk Officer to lead initiatives, manage projects, and provide expert advice for flood risk management in Hertfordshire.

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Community Safety Officer

Wandle Housing Association

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Competitive

Southwark (Hybrid)

Posted 4 days ago

Community Safety Officer role at Wandle in South London, focusing on anti-social behavior, stakeholder collaboration, and legal compliance.

Arts & Learning Strategic Lead

Social Interest Group

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£47,000 (Full time equivalent)

1 Waterloo Gardens, London (On-Site)

Posted 1 hour ago

Community Nursery Nurse – Children's Health 0-19 Service

London Borough of Newham

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£30,000 - £39,999

greater london (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Senior Case Worker - SEND Tribunals

London Borough of Newham

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£45,000 - £74,999

greater london (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Senior Talent Consultant

London Borough of Havering

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52584

Essex (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Specialist Housing Officer

Peabody

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£38,400

Lambeth (Hybrid)

Posted 1 day ago

Housing Officer/Neighbourhood Manager

Origin Housing

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£45,527 Per Annum (pro rata) + Benefits.

Camden, Watford, Stevenage, London / Barnet (Hybrid)

Posted 1 day ago

Housing Support Worker

Social Interest Group

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£27,000

Wembley (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Senior Occupational Therapist

Hertfordshire County Council

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£41,511 opportunity to progress to £45,718 per annum – pay award pending + £1000 welcome payment, lease car & relocation - terms apply

Hertfordshire (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Senior Community Care Officer

Hertfordshire County Council

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£33,366 progressing to £36,124

Hemel Hempstead (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Health Improvement Programme Manager (Substance Use)

Medway Council

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Range 6 - £44,246 per annum

Hybrid – Works part from Gun Wharf and part from home. this may be subject to change. Thursday in Gun Wharf, site visits as needed but no more than 2 days/week in total. (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Senior Public Health Project Officer - WorkPlace Health (Internal Candidates Only)

Medway Council

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Range 5 - £37.732 per annum

Hybrid – Works part from Gun Wharf and part from home. (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Senior Practitioner BIA DoLS

Medway Council

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£45,830 - £51,130

Gun Wharf (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Social Worker Safeguarding

Medway Council

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£38,476 - £45,829 plus £3,000 Retention Payment to be paid in 12 monthly instalments (pro rata) to be reviewed annually (July) £1,000 Golden Hello Payment to be paid on the successful completion of the probation period

Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham, Kent (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Approved Mental Health Practitioner

London Borough of Sutton

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£40,755 - £48,531 (£50,574 unconsolidated maximum)

Sutton (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Safeguarding Practitioner

Hertfordshire County Council

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£37,035 progressing to £40,476

Stevenage (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

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Private Rented Sector Access Officer

London Borough of Hounslow

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£39,855 - £42,342 per annum - Grade: PO1

Hounslow (Hybrid)

Posted 3 days ago

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