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We work with adults of all ages including Older People, Mental Health, Physical Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, Transitions, Hospital Discharge, Safeguarding and informal Carers.  </p>\n<p>We are seeking an experienced social worker who shares our values, can understand, apply relevant legislation, and offer a flexible approach to delivering positive outcomes for our residents.</p>\n<p>As part of a ‘People’ directorate, the successful candidate will work closely with colleagues in both Homeless and Children’s services providing a seamless service to residents.</p>\n<p>In the City of London Adult Services, we have a strong focus on relationship-based practice, offering opportunities for longer term in depth social work, and we are committed to a strengths-based approach to working with our residents.   </p>\n<p>The City of London is vibrant and diverse, and we are committed to practicing in an anti-discriminatory way. </p>\n<p>In addition to a competitive salary and membership of the excellent Local Government Pension Scheme, you can look forward to an all-round package of life-improving benefits and offers – from interest-free season ticket and bicycle loans to discounts on health and wellbeing, arts and culture.</p>\n<p>Closing date: 12 noon on 20 May 2025.</p>\n<p>Interviews will be held on 2 & 3 June 2025</p>\n<p>To apply please click the apply button below.</p>\n<p>Alternatively, please contact 020 7332 3978 (24 hr answerphone) quoting reference number OCCS0926 if you experience any difficulties. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732.</p>\n<p>The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.</p>\n<p>We reserve the right to close the advert earlier should we receive a high number of applications.</p>\n<p>Because our roles are so varied, we don’t have a ‘one size fits all’ policy for workplace attendance. How many days a week you’ll be required to attend your workplace will depend on the requirements of your role. It’s important that you understand the requirements before applying to ensure you are able to meet them. We are committed to considering requests to work flexibly and job share. 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We value your development and at Newham career progression is reality for many. </p> <p>We understand that social work can be a challenging yet ultimately very rewarding profession that makes demands of you personally and professionally. In Newham we value your wellbeing and ensure that you have the support needed for a better work/life balance through a remote working offer when you are not visiting your children and families, a pleasant, modern office space for when you are in the office, a flexible working policy where all requests are considered, and a clinical offer to support you to do your best work. </p> <p>Our recent (Jan 24) visit from Ofsted was focused our services for Children in Care and Care Leavers, we’d love for you to read the positive report here before considering joining us.</p> <p><strong>ABOUT THE JOB</strong></p> <p>Social Work in Newham is underpinned by a culture of Systemic and Restorative practice with high quality relationships at the heart of our approach. Our children in care service work closely with children and young people who are in the care of the local authority, from care proceedings, during placements, to eventual transfer to leaving care services or hopefully returning to family. </p> <p>Senior Social Workers have a vital case holding role delivering high quality practice to best serve our children and families, whilst supporting lesser experienced colleagues. SSWs will potentially take on responsibility for supervising social work students on placement at Newham so we welcome Practice Educators, though this is not essential for this role. You’ll be joining an experienced and friendly service, where progression is a genuine possibility; we’ve seen two Senior Social Workers make the upwards step to Assistant Team Manager, and one Assistant Team Manager to move up to Team Manager, within the last 12 months.</p> <p>We value our practitioners and understand the importance of supporting your learning, development and ambition, as well as your wellbeing. We have a bespoke offer through our very own clinical service and support to social work teams is provided following duty week through our ‘Duty Debrief’ meeting. Our embedded systemic family psychotherapist facilitates group discussion and the processing of the duty week experience, and it is an opportunity to share observations among the team, to identify and address challenges, and to prioritise staff wellbeing. The family therapist is also available for joint work with social workers on visits and consultations. Our social workers have fed back that this offer has enhanced their practice and development and helped them with embedding systemic practice into the service. </p> <p>To find out more about the role please download the JD here</p> <p><strong>ABOUT YOU</strong></p> <p>You have at least 3 years’ post qualified experience and an understanding of working effectively within a diverse urban community, with particular career focus on supporting looked after children. </p> <p>We’re looking for people who have a genuine interest in a restorative, relationship based practice model drawing on systemic thinking to inform your approach to building effective relationships with children, families and communities. We do require court work experience (and confidence) to enter this service at Senior Social Worker level.</p> <p>You share our ambition and energy in embracing new ways of working. You have high working standards and are conscious of your own professional development and that of those around you, especially less experienced and student social workers starting out on their social work careers. You are always open to learning and to helping others learn so that children and families can benefit from our best practice. You have experience working in a statutory looked after children focused service.</p> <p>You will be a qualified social worker who is registered with Social Work England.</p> <p><strong>WHY WORK WITH US?</strong></p> <p>We’ve been working hard to make Newham a great place to practise social work.</p> <ul>\n<li>We’re a GOOD local authority focused on reaching excellence.</li> <li>Ofsted graded our senior leadership as OUTSTANDING.</li> <li>We offer genuinely flexible/hybrid working as long as children and families are supported.</li> <li>Stability: 100% of our Service Managers and 71% of Team Managers are permanent.</li> <li>Our firmly established practice model, Circles of Support, was recently nominated for the prestigious MJ Award for Innovation in Children’s Services and allows systemic, restorative practice to flourish.</li> <li>Career progression; we promoted 30 internal colleagues in 2023.</li> <li>Social Care Academy – 47 social workers have studied for systemic higher education with us since 2020. 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It draws from other strength-based approaches, such as Systemic and Trauma Informed Practice and is fully embedded across Supporting Families. </p><p>We are an <strong>inclusive</strong> organisation that <strong>values diversity</strong> and empowers individuals from all cultures and backgrounds. We believe that a diverse workforce brings unique perspectives and enriches our ability to serve our community.</p><p class=\"ql-align-justify\">Our C-Change approach: <strong>Connect, Curious, Community, Co-Produce, Collaborate, Check, </strong> sets out “6 Cs” for our work with children, young people their parents and carers, and each other.</p><p>We particularly welcome applications from Social Workers from Global majority backgrounds and from those who have care experience- in Tower Hamlets this is a protected characteristic. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Role </strong></p><p><strong>As an NQSW in Tower Hamlets, you will be part of one of our diverse Children’s Services teams, known as Supporting Families</strong> , providing essential support to children, young people, their families, and carers. Our practice is child-centred, family-minded, and strengths-based.</p><p>You will be asked for your team preferences if your application is shortlisted, and we will endeavour to put you forward for one of your team choices if successful at interview.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Our Offer</strong><strong>:</strong> </p><p class=\"ql-align-justify\">We offer a competitive salary starting salary at Grade I-K- <strong>£44,430 </strong><strong>this will go up to £46,437, once you pass your first year of ASYE </strong>and you will also be eligible for an annual travel card covering zones 2-3. </p><p class=\"ql-align-justify\"> </p><p class=\"ql-align-justify\">We are committed to developing excellent Social Work practitioners and if you choose to work with us you will benefit from:</p><ul>\n<li class=\"ql-align-justify\">A dedicated practice leader to support you through the learning and assessment involved in your first year.</li>\n<li class=\"ql-align-justify\">A diverse workload and good quality reflective supervision</li>\n<li class=\"ql-align-justify\">In the second year of practice, you can opt in to continue having additional reflective supervision and are encouraged to do a consolidation module accredited by our partner universities.</li>\n<li class=\"ql-align-justify\">In the following three years the Learning Academy will work with you to consider the best way to support and develop your practice. </li>\n<li class=\"ql-align-justify\">A range of opportunities to undertake further study and complete further post-qualifying modules through our partner universities post ASYE</li>\n</ul><p class=\"ql-align-justify\">Tower Hamlets provides wide-ranging and excellent training and development opportunities, which include university accredited courses, e-learning, online classroom-based training and on the go opportunities. We also offer flexible learning opportunities through our subscription to Research in Practice and various learning opportunities through our membership with the NorthEast London Teaching Partnership.</p><p class=\"ql-align-justify\"><br></p><p class=\"ql-align-justify\"><strong>Requirements </strong></p><p class=\"ql-align-justify\"><strong>Please note that to apply for these posts you must meet the following criteria:</strong></p><ul>\n<li class=\"ql-align-justify\"><strong>Have the Right to Work in the UK (please note, unfortunately we are not currently able to offer sponsorship for ASYE positions).</strong></li>\n<li class=\"ql-align-justify\"><strong>Be anticipating successful completion of your social work course and subsequent Social Work England registration by October 2025</strong></li>\n<li class=\"ql-align-justify\"><strong>Have completed your social work qualification within the last 2 years</strong></li>\n<li class=\"ql-align-justify\"><strong>Not have commenced or completed your ASYE elsewhere</strong></li>\n</ul><p class=\"ql-align-justify\"><br></p><p class=\"ql-align-justify\"><strong>Recruitment Timeline:</strong></p><ul>\n<li class=\"ql-align-justify\">\n<strong>Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 18</strong><sup><strong>th</strong></sup><strong> May 2025</strong> </li>\n<li class=\"ql-align-justify\">\n<strong>Shortlisting date: 27</strong><sup><strong>th</strong></sup><strong> May 2025</strong>\n</li>\n<li class=\"ql-align-justify\">\n<strong>Assessment Centre date/s: 3</strong><sup><strong>rd</strong></sup><strong> - 5</strong><sup><strong>th</strong></sup><strong> June 2025 </strong>\n</li>\n<li class=\"ql-align-justify\">\n<strong>Interview date/s: 16</strong><sup><strong>th</strong></sup><strong> – 19</strong><sup><strong>th</strong></sup><strong> June 2025</strong>\n</li>\n</ul><p class=\"ql-align-justify\">Both the Assessment Centre and Interview activities are approximately 1 day each and will take place face to face in Tower Hamlets Town Hall in Whitechapel.</p><p class=\"ql-align-justify\"><br></p><p>For an informal discussion about the role, please contact the Learning Academy on <a href=\"mailto:LearningAcademy@towerhamlets.gov.uk\">LearningAcademy@towerhamlets.gov.uk</a> </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Additional Details</strong></p><p>Tower Hamlets vision for our borough is that: people are aspirational, independent and have equal access to opportunities; we are a borough that our residents are proud of and love to live in; and we are a dynamic, outcomes-based council using digital innovation and partnership working to respond to the changing needs of our borough. We want people who aspire to our TOWER values: Together; Open; Willing; Excellent; Respect.</p><p>Tower Hamlets has a zero-tolerance approach to, and works to eradicate, all forms of discrimination on the basis of race, sex, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, status as a civil partner, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy and maternity and looks to employ a diverse workforce representative of those groups. We recognise that people can also be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. </p><p>We are a Disability Confident Employer, which means applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the post are guaranteed an interview. Care experience has also been adopted by the Council as an additional protected characteristic.</p><p>We welcome applicants interested in flexible working arrangements and also applicants who live in the borough. </p><p>________________________________________________________________________________________________________ </p><p>This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. 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We place children and families at the heart of everything that we do and are relentless in our pursuit of positive outcomes for all.</p><p><strong>Our Better Together </strong>Practice Framework is based on the ideas and concepts which underpin Restorative Practice and draws from other strength-based approaches, such as Systemic and Trauma Informed Practice</p><p>Our C-Change approach: <strong>Connect, Curious, Community, Co-Produce, Collaborate, Check, </strong> sets out “6 Cs ” for our work with children, young people their parents and carers, and each other.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>We are recruiting experienced social workers for our front door service in Family Support and Protection Teams.</p><p>If you are passionate about building relationships with children and families at their first contact with Children’s Social Care, focused on working towards positive outcomes for children and have <strong>at least 1 year of post-qualifying</strong> <strong>experience in a statutory Children’s Social Care team</strong>, we would love you to apply.</p><p>Family Support and Protection Service (FSP) consists of 10 social work teams. Family Support and Protection undertake child in need work, child protection work, alongside court work. This enables social workers to gain a good understanding of statutory work, but we also work closely with schools, health and voluntary organisations that formulates good partnership working with the ultimate aim of safeguarding and supporting children, young people and their families.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Have working knowledge of the framework within which social care operates, inclusive of legislation and national guidance and procedures specific to this post</li>\n<li>Have knowledge of statutory work with children, including children in need, child protection, children looked after and court work. Knowledge of different types of interventions in family support</li>\n<li>A nationally recognised or other social work England recognised social work qualification</li>\n<li>Have at least 1 year of post-qualifying experience in a statutory Children’s Social Care setting</li>\n</ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Our Benefits</strong></p><p>We've been working hard to make Tower Hamlets a great place to practice social work. <strong>We will help you to develop excellent social work</strong> <strong>practice, leading to career advancement at your own pace.</strong> We are committed to developing excellent practitioners and making Tower Hamlets an employer of choice. </p><p><strong>We offer a competitive salary - £44,430 - £55,710 plus travel allowance of £1,280 per annum</strong>.</p><p>We offer brand new state-of-the-art offices in the heart of the east end with great transport connections. We have fantastic transport links – Tower Hamlets town hall is directly opposite Whitechapel Station, putting all of London within easy reach of the town hall. </p><p>Our employees are put on the Local Government Pension Scheme. This is a career average salary scheme, so your pension benefits are guaranteed and do not depend on how investments perform. We pay into the fund on your behalf. </p><p>We have a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 29 working days, rising to 33 days with 5+ years' service, in addition to bank holidays and an additional 3 days at Christmas.  </p><p>We positively encourage flexible working and work life balance aimed at supporting individual employee requirements within the context of meeting service needs.  </p><p>We have a number of money-saving schemes, including a rent deposit scheme (which offers staff an interest free loan to help pay rent deposits) and season ticket loan scheme (interest-free loans to help staff when purchasing travel season tickets). </p><p>You will also benefit from:</p><ul>\n<li>A <strong>manageable and diverse caseload</strong> and good quality reflective supervision</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Coaching and support</strong> from our well-established Learning Academy, and the opportunity to practice within our bespoke practice model Better Together, which encompasses restorative, systemic and trauma informed practice principles Core, elective, flexible and specialist learning pathways, as well as clear development pathways for every stage of your social work career</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Opportunities to develop your practice</strong>, with a clear framework for career development/leadership programme</li>\n<li>Opportunities for agile/flexible working </li>\n</ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p><p><strong>We have simplified our application process, please complete a short application on our online application system and upload your CV.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Closing date: </strong>This role is closing for applications on the <strong>28th May 2025</strong></p><p><strong>Test Stage:</strong> If successfully shortlisted, you will be invited to partake in stage 1 and 2 of the interview process (a group challenge and written exercise) <strong>on 5th June 2025.</strong></p><p><strong>Interview:</strong> If successful in test stage 1 and 2, you will then be invited for a panel interview on the <strong>16th June 2025.</strong></p><p><strong>Please keep these dates free</strong></p><p><br></p><p>For further information regarding the role, please contact:</p><p>Stuart Andrews at <a href=\"mailto:Stuart.Andrews@towerhamlets.gov.uk\">Stuart.Andrews@towerhamlets.gov.uk</a> or Jaishree Bisht at <a href=\"mailto:Jaishree.Bisht@towerhamlets.gov.uk\">Jaishree.Bisht@towerhamlets.gov.uk</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Additional Details</strong></p><p>Tower Hamlets vision for our borough is that: people are aspirational, independent and have equal access to opportunities; we are a borough that our residents are proud of and love to live in; and we are a dynamic, outcomes-based council using digital innovation and partnership working to respond to the changing needs of our borough. We want people who aspire to our TOWER values: Together; Open; Willing; Excellent; Respect.</p><p>Tower Hamlets has a zero-tolerance approach to, and works to eradicate, all forms of discrimination on the basis of race, sex, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, status as a civil partner, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy and maternity and looks to employ a diverse workforce representative of those groups. We recognise that people can also be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. </p><p>We are a Disability Confident Employer, which means applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the post are guaranteed an interview. Care experience has also been adopted by the Council as an additional protected characteristic.</p><p>We welcome applicants interested in flexible working arrangements and also applicants who live in the borough. </p><p>________________________________________________________________________________________________________ </p><p>This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. It replaces the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA).</p><p>Tower Hamlets Councils are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£44,430 - £55,710","publishDate":"2025-04-30T13:03:54.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-28T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/1fc08298-fe57-42f8-9a10-4e56cf321f4c.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"2d2ef057-5c9b-4490-a096-f996404acc11","title":"VAWG Service Manager - Internal Applicants Only","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"<b>JOB DESCRIPTION</b><br><br> ***Internal Applicants Only***<br> <br><strong>Organisation</strong>: London Borough of Waltham Forest<br> <br><strong>Salary: </strong>PO10 £66,651 - £70,152<br> <br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Full-time Permanent<br><br><strong>Working hours per week: </strong>36<br><br><strong>Application Deadline:</strong>07/05/2025<br> <br><strong>Proposed Interview Date(s): </strong>TBC<br><br><strong>Reference:</strong>1725<br><br><strong>About Us:</strong> <br> <br>Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. <br> <br>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. <br> <br>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. <br> <br>The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> so we can arrange an alternative application method. <br><br><strong>About the role:</strong> <br> <br>This role leads the strategic direction and delivery of the borough's Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) services, ensuring effective implementation across the Community Safety Partnership. The postholder will oversee staff responsible for service delivery, commission key support services such as refuge accommodation and therapeutic care, and drive innovative community-based initiatives, including bystander training and youth engagement. They will also promote reporting and support through tools like the Safe Streets App. In addition to VAWG responsibilities, the role manages wider community safety projects and business transformation initiatives to improve outcomes for residents, while supporting senior leadership in achieving the Council's overarching goals.<br><br><a><strong>>> Click here to download the Role Profile <<</strong> </a><br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong><ul> <li>Providing leadership and day to day management of the VAWG service, ensuring that delivery is driven forward, risks are managed and programme integrity maintained</li> <li>Providing policy advice and support to Chief Officers and Elected Members in relation to VAWG</li> <li>Developing and providing policy advice and support to Community Safety Partnership (CSP) programme board Chairs on VAWG related matters</li> <li>Creating and developing a clear and plausible strategy and approach to delivering VAWG and other associated outcomes </li> <li>Leading the planning and designing of the VAWG service and other associated Community Safety programmes </li> <li>Managing the VAWG service budget, practising good financial management over all resources provided through various internal and external funding arrangements</li> <li>Oversee the delivery of the service which will include supervisory and line management responsibilities (3 staff)</li> <li>Leading the commissioning of VAWG projects in partnership with colleagues from Strategic Commissioning, ensuring effective procurement and contract management</li> <li>Managing the borough's relationship with MOPAC, the MPS and specialist VAWG providers. Building and developing relationships with partners to deliver effective co-operation and productive working relationships with the Borough's named contact within these organisations </li> </ul><br><strong>Qualifications and Requirements:</strong><ul> <li>Educated to degree level</li> <li>Expert knowledge of and delivery within the VAWG agenda - local, national and international experience. </li> <li>Expert understanding of legislation, risk level, emerging threats and how international/cultural pressures impact upon the localised agenda </li> <li>Expert knowledge of the most at risk groups within the VAWG agenda with knowledge and understanding on how to engage with these groups</li> <li>Skill and experience in translating national policy and legislation to local context</li> <li>Experience and skills in presenting information to partners in an easy and understandable manner</li> <li>Experience and skill in drafting briefing notes and other communications for a variety of audiences</li> <li>Excellent planning and organisational skills</li> <li>Ability and experience of staff supervision</li> <li>Ability to manage a range of budgets from external providers</li> <li>Skills and experience in preparing and being granted funding from external providers</li> <li>Excellent leadership and management skills for both line managed staff and external providers</li> <li>Good ICT skills including the use of all MS based software</li> <li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with experience of escalating and resolving complex issues and needs</li> <li>Ability to manage sensitive information confidently and confidentially</li> <li>Knowledge and awareness of the sensitivities of this work</li> </ul><br><strong>Terms and conditions:</strong> <br> <br>The below terms and conditions apply to this role: <br> <br>Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; <br> <br>Satisfactory declaration of interest; <br> <br>This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults; <br> <br>Satisfactory DBS check; <br> <br>This post is politically restricted therefore the post holder is disqualified from undertaking certain political activities under the Local Government Officers (Political Restrictions) Regulations 1990. <br> <br>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. <br><br><strong>How to Apply:</strong> <br> <br>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. <br> <br> 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. <br><br><strong>Equal Opportunity Employer:</strong> <br> <br>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. <br> <br> 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. <br> <br> 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. <br> <br> 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>. <br> <br>Contact Information: <br> <br>If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Ana Figueira, Acting Assistant Director Community Safety & Programmes at <a href=\"mailto:ana.figueira@walthamforest.gov.uk\">ana.figueira@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> 07970769073.<br> <br>If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. <br> <br>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>.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"PO10 £66,651 - £70,152","publishDate":"2025-04-30T11:37:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-07T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/c210c303-0489-4edf-8f8a-4e485a914b4c.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"14260a03-18d8-43f1-9f52-ca700801d8cf","title":"Housing Officer","employer":"Causeway Irish Housing Association","department":"","location":"Haringey","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>About Us</strong></p>\n<p>We are recruiting a Housing Officer, job description attached.</p>\n<ul>\n<li>We’re a four-day week employer, so this is a 32 hours per week role.</li>\n<li>All staff currently work the 32 hours over 4 days, but there is the option to work the 32 hours over 5 days.</li>\n<li>Core working hours are 10am-4pm, and we allow flexible working outside of this once 32 hours during the week are worked.</li>\n<li>Salary is £30,952</li>\n<li>Location base is our head office in Pretoria Road. 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Do you have a strong desire to be part of a transformative journey that will shape the future of Havering’s community? If so, we invite you to join us in our mission to elevate our local authority's Children's Social Care Services, situated within our Starting Well Department.</p> <p>Following our recent inadequate Ofsted inspection, we are embarking on an improvement journey where we aim to re-establish and reinvigorate great practice across all our services delivered in Havering. As part of this journey, we are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic social care practitioners ready to make a meaningful difference, driven by a genuine desire to advocate for children, promote their well-being, and who are not afraid to take on the challenge of working for a local authority who have been inspected by Ofsted as inadequate.</p> <p>In return, we want to offer you the opportunity to develop your skills through our dedicated 10 days of learning a year offer and access to our very own Social Care Academy and Systemic offer. We are committed to creating an environment where every child receives the best possible support and care, and all staff are supported to thrive and excel in safe, supported, and nurturing environments.</p> <p>Our Senior leaders have worked on an improvement plan, and if you are ready to embrace this challenge and play a pivotal role in shaping our journey, we encourage you to apply.</p> <p>We look forward to welcoming individuals who share our vision and drive.</p> <p><strong>About the role </strong></p> <p>Team Managers are integral to our office. They empower, provide high support and challenge along with motivating our social workers so we can collectively achieve best outcomes for children, young people and their families. As the Team Manager you will be responsible for:</p> <p>Manage and oversee staff to ensure effective delivery of services to children, young people, and their families through high quality social work in line with standards of good practice, legislation, and guidance. Lead and monitor staff in ensuring robust recording of information on relevant systems and databases in line with standards set, whilst capturing and evidencing the voice of the child. Assist the Service Manager and Head of Service in planning and developing services for vulnerable children, young people, and their families, identifying needs and potential difficulties/challenges, escalating issues as appropriate. Effectively manage budgets and ensure services are cost effective. Produce reports and attend meetings/forums as required<br> <br> Ideally you will be a Team Manager with some experience of working within Safeguarding. </p> <p>If successful you will be:</p> <p>• Manage and oversee staff to ensure effective delivery of services to children, young people, and their families through high quality social work in line with standards of good practice, legislation, and guidance<br> • Lead and monitor staff in ensuring robust recording of information on relevant systems and databases in line with standards set, whilst capturing and evidencing the voice of the child<br> • Assist the Service Manager and Head of Service in planning and developing services for vulnerable children, young people, and their families, identifying needs and potential difficulties/challenges, escalating issues as appropriate   <br> • Effectively manage budgets and ensure services are cost effective <br> • Produce reports and attend meetings/forums as required <br>  </p> <p><strong>Please see </strong><strong>Job Profile</strong><strong> Here</strong></p> <p>We promote a <strong>hybrid model</strong> of working for our social care staff, with a flexible approach involving working from our town hall campus/hubs. In this role, you are expected to work from our town hall campus when required. In addition, we also encourage a flexible approach to team building opportunities (we love a catch up over a cuppa, breakfast or lunch) which often take place Face to Face in line with our model of practice.</p> <p>As one of the greenest boroughs in London, resourcefulness is in our nature. 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><strong>For an informal discussion about the post, please contact by email on </strong><strong>Lydia.bennet@havering.gov.uk</strong><strong> . This advert will close at 23:59 on the</strong> <strong>2nd March 2025</strong></p> <p>Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770</p> <p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p> <p>We want everyone to choose Havering. 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This advert will close at 23:59 on the Sunday 11th May 2025 with short listing taking place on Monday 12th May 2025.  </strong><br>  </p> <p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p> <p>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 Choose Havering.</p> <p>The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. 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Do you have a strong desire to be part of a transformative journey that will shape the future of Havering’s community? If so, we invite you to join us in our mission to elevate our local authority's Children's Social Care Services, situated within our Starting Well Department.</p> <p>Following our recent inadequate Ofsted inspection, we are embarking on an improvement journey where we aim to re-establish and reinvigorate great practice across all our services delivered in Havering. As part of this journey, we are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic social care practitioners ready to make a meaningful difference, driven by a genuine desire to advocate for children, promote their well-being, and who are not afraid to take on the challenge of working for a local authority who have been inspected by Ofsted as inadequate.</p> <p>In return, we want to offer you the opportunity to develop your skills through our dedicated 10 days of learning a year offer and access to our very own Social Care Academy and Systemic offer. We are committed to creating an environment where every child receives the best possible support and care, and all staff are supported to thrive and excel in safe, supported, and nurturing environments.</p> <p>Our Senior leaders have worked on an improvement plan, and if you are ready to embrace this challenge and play a pivotal role in shaping our journey, we encourage you to apply.</p> <p>We look forward to welcoming individuals who share our vision and drive.</p> <p><strong>About the role </strong></p> <p>The London Borough of Havering is looking to recruit Court Progression Manager (Children’s) to contribute to the delivery of an effective children’s social care service as part of a social work team, improving outcomes for children and young people, and manage caseloads dependent upon experience, grade of post and complexity of cases, utilising specialist knowledge for appropriate interventions, needs and risk assessments, care planning and child protection investigations.</p> <p>If successful in your application for the role of Court Progression Manager (Children’s), London Borough of Havering, you will/will be:</p> <ul>\n<li>The post holder reports to the Service Manager for Safeguarding </li> <li>The post holder will undertake other tasks to support service delivery, as identified and required by the Service Manager </li> <li>The post holder will be expected to work outside ‘normal’ office hours as required by their line manager, this will include providing out of hours senior management cover on a rota basis </li> <li>The post holder has responsibility for managing the legal budget </li> <li>This is specialist role, requiring expert knowledge and experience of the children’s social care legal framework..</li> </ul> <p><strong>Please see </strong><strong>Job Profile</strong> <strong>here</strong></p> <p>We promote a <strong>hybrid model</strong> of working for our social care staff, with a flexible approach involving working from our town hall campus/hubs. In this role, you are expected to work from our town hall campus when required. In addition, we also encourage a flexible approach to team building opportunities (we love a catch up over a cuppa, breakfast or lunch) which often take place Face to Face in line with our model of practice.</p> <p>As one of the greenest boroughs in London, resourcefulness is in our nature. 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><strong>For an informal discussion about the post, please contact by email on </strong><strong>lydia.bennet@havering.gov.uk</strong><strong> </strong>This advert will close at 23:59 on the <strong>9th March 2025.</strong></p> <p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</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>\n\n <img src=\"https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=803530abc398339d9e931f3ee30bef47&view\" alt=\" \" width=\"1\" height=\"1\">","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"59821.5","publishDate":"2025-04-29T15:40:04.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-08T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/d427a0be-cc04-4965-b15e-73c7e930b9e7.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"9d46a175-0eae-4239-899f-47c2d08a9bde","title":"Family Support Manager","employer":"London Borough of Tower Hamlets","department":"","location":"Various locations around Tower Hamlets","locationType":3,"description":"<p>We are recruiting to the post of ‘Family Support Manager’ in the Early Help and Children & Families Service.  This is an exciting role for a qualified Social Worker to further develop their management skills.</p><p>The post holder will play a key operational role in managing a team of multi-disciplinary Birth - 11 Family Support Workers who work with families with additional or complex needs, but below the threshold for statutory social care intervention. The team provides Level 2 support to improve outcomes for children and young people and empowering families to become more equipped to manage difficulties themselves. The Family Support team works in a locality model and is based in the community. The Family Support Manager will work as part of the Early Help Service and will be based in Children and Family Centres/Family Hubs.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key responsibilities:</strong></p><p>The role also involves working in partnership with the Early Intervention and Community Engagement Managers to ensure the smooth running of the Children and Family Centres. </p><p>The post holder will be one of four Family Support Managers who are based in the Children and Family Centres/Family Hubs in a locality area and may be required to support service delivery across the local authority.</p><p> </p><p><strong>About You:</strong></p><ul>\n<li>A <strong>Qualified Social Worker</strong> and up to date registration with Social Work England</li>\n<li>4 years plus post qualifying experience</li>\n<li>Be able to communicate to a high standard verbally and in writing and producing and presenting high-quality analytical reports to a range of forms</li>\n<li>You must be able to demonstrate strong leadership skills and have experience of developing a team/service area and be able to manage team performance</li>\n<li>You will provide effective management of one of the Family Support Teams within the borough, ensuring that the provision achieves good outcomes for vulnerable children and families in need of Early Help</li>\n<li>You will be expected to supervise staff and provide effective case management on cases with varying degrees of complexity, giving appropriate levels of guidance and support</li>\n<li>You will work with the team and individuals to promote development and well-being</li>\n<li>You will work with statutory social work colleagues to ensure that cases that step-up to or down from them, do so in a safe and planned way</li>\n<li>You must know what excellence looks like and champion best practice with an ability to support, develop and inspire others</li>\n<li>You will work in accordance with national and local policies and procedures, and use the law, regulatory and statutory guidance to inform practice decisions</li>\n<li>You will be responsible for the recruitment of Family Support Workers</li>\n<li>You will prepare and produce a variety of high-quality professional reports and guidance documents and will be able to deliver presentations to staff and partners</li>\n<li>You will work with schools, health, and partner agencies and represent the Council at a range of meetings, proceedings and reviews as required. You will ensure effective intervention as well as engaging in preventative work</li>\n</ul><p> </p><p><strong>Additional information</strong></p><p><strong>We have an extended offer in some of the Family Hubs where the operational hours are Monday to Friday 9-7pm and Saturday 9-2pm.</strong></p><p>You will need to be flexible and willing to travel to any part of the borough at short notice to provide cover as required across any of the Children and Family Centres/Family Hubs.</p><p>For further information about this role or to discuss your interest, please email <strong>Sarita Badhan-Small</strong> (Early Help Locality Co-ordinator).</p><p><strong>Email: </strong><a href=\"mailto:Sarita.badhan-small@towerhamlets.gov.uk\"><strong>Sarita.badhan-small@towerhamlets.gov.uk</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Closing Date: 18th May 2025.</strong></p><p><strong>Interviews will be held: 5th & 6th June 2025.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><span>Tower Hamlets vision for our borough is that: people are aspirational, independent and have equal access to opportunities; we are a borough that our residents are proud of and love to live in; and we are a dynamic, outcomes-based council using digital innovation and partnership working to respond to the changing needs of our borough. We want people who aspire to our TOWER values: Together; Open; Willing; Excellent; Respect.</span></p><p><span>Tower Hamlets has a zero-tolerance approach to, and works to eradicate, all forms of discrimination on the basis of </span>race, sex, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, status as a civil partner, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy and maternity and looks to employ a diverse workforce representative of those groups. <span>We recognise that people can also be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class.  </span></p><p>We are a Disability Confident Employer, which means applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the post are guaranteed an interview. Care experience has also been adopted by the Council as an additional protected characteristic.</p><p><span>We welcome applicants interested in flexible working arrangements and also applicants who live in the borough. </span></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£56,733 - £59,772","publishDate":"2025-04-29T10:49:34.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-18T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/47bce80c-9190-4e22-b2ab-9da65c3367ad.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"95bf2df2-2947-4cb1-a506-2956ebfeda57","title":"Social Worker Level 2/3 - Learning Disability Services","employer":"London Borough of Enfield","department":"","location":"Enfield","locationType":3,"description":"Integrated Learning Disabilities Service<br>\nWe are sourcing candidates from various channels for this role. Applications will be reviewed, and interviews arranged, on a first come first served basis until all positions are filled which could be prior to the displayed advert closing date. If you are interested, we would encourage you to apply online as soon as possible.<br>\nWe are looking for experienced qualified social workers to join the Integrated Learning Disabilities Assessment & Care Management Team.<br>\nThe team is part of an integrated health and social care service providing a wide range of support to people with learning disabilities and their carers.<br>\nOur integrated team consists of community nurses, psychologists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, psychiatrists and an employment service. As a result, we can offer our service users a holistic approach to support.<br>\nWe are a highly successful service which provides seamless health & social care services to people with learning disabilities and their families/carers. We are very proud of our many achievements, which include:<br>\n<br>\n - Excellent integrated working across health & social care professions<br>\n - Exceptionally low numbers of admissions to residential care with over 85% of people living in settled accommodation<br>\n - Well embedded person centred and personalised approaches<br>\n - High numbers of direct payments with good outcome focused & person-centred care & support plans<br>\n - Award winning transition arrangements<br>\n - Excellent track record in avoiding admissions to Assessment & Treatment Units in line with the Transforming Care Programme<br>\n - Externally validated high quality safeguarding arrangements<br>\n - Commended Court of Protection work<br>\n<br>\nThe service is fully committed to working with people with learning disabilities to increase their independence and inclusion and to maximise their control over their lives. We are a forward-thinking team that value social work practice and the role we play in integration. We take pride in our profession and have a monthly social work forum where the team can discuss practices issues, changes in legislation and current research.<br>\nWe promote the use of Direct Payments so that that the people we work with have the autonomy and flexibility to make their support work in a way that best meets their needs.<br>\nThe successful candidates should:<br>\n<br>\n - Have the skills to work with vulnerable service users and their carers.<br>\n - Be committed to the principles of personalisation, strengths-based approach and supporting people to maximise their independence.<br>\n - Be creative in developing support plans in conjunction with service users that demonstrates best value and community inclusion.<br>\n - Have a knowledge of safeguarding adults’ practice and legislation.<br>\n - Possess the skills to hold a complex caseload and work on frontline duty.<br>\n<br>\nThis is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference to the lives of people with learning disabilities whilst further developing your social work skills and career. We are a high performing service that continues to go from strength to strength and require commitment and dedication towards our service users, council and team. If you want to be a part of this challenge and of a successful team and think you have the skills and abilities to help us achieve our goals, then we want to hear from you.<br>\nContact Details - <br>\nIf you would like to know more about the role, please contact Zinovia Terzaki , Team Manager on 020 8132 2866 or zinovia.terzaki@enfield.gov.uk.<br>\nIf you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact iona.mackinnon@enfield.gov.uk or on 020 4526 5336 <br>\n“This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment”.<br>\nWe are sourcing candidates from various channels for this role. Applications will be reviewed, and interviews arranged, on a first come first served basis until all positions are filled which could be prior to the displayed advert closing date. If you are interested, we would encourage you to apply online as soon as possible.<br>\nWe do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents. Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your application/CV.<br>\nWhy it's great to work for Enfield Council:<br>\n<br>\n - An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).<br>\n - Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas.<br>\n - A blend of remote and office based working for most roles.<br>\n - Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months.<br>\n - Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods.<br>\n - Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family.<br>\n - Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work.<br>\n<br>\nWe are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That’s why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we’d love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working, click here to find out more.<br>\nIf you have previously applied for this role within the past 6 months, unfortunately, a second application will not be considered.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"SW level 2/3 £39,855 - £49,551","publishDate":"2025-04-28T16:33:03.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-07T16:33:03.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/04042394-74b0-4f0a-ae1e-6897ff1b705b.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"88e5a40d-fc09-4d1e-986c-e6d6ad9304da","title":"MASH Early Help Social Worker","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"<b>JOB DESCRIPTION</b><br><br> <strong>**INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY**</strong><br><br><strong>Organisation</strong>: London Borough of Waltham Forest<br><br><strong>Salary: </strong>PO3 £44,331 - £47,532 <br> <br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Full-time, Fixed term up to 1 year<br><br><strong>Working hours per week: </strong>36<br><br><strong>Application Deadline:</strong> 9 May 2025<br><br><strong>Proposed Interview Date(s): </strong>to be arranged <br><br><strong>Reference:</strong>1709<br><br><strong>About Us:</strong> <br><br>Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. <br><br>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. <br><br>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. <br><br><strong>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. </strong><br> <br><strong>About the role:</strong> <br><br>To support the EH MASH Lead to develop, organise and control a professional service area ensuring delivery meets all Council, professional and legislative requirements and that children and families receive the right help at the right time.<br> <br>Please refer to the role profile for more information.<br><br><a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/govRoleProfiles/Role_Profile_MASH_EH_social_worker_1709.pdf\"><strong>>> Click here to download the Role Profile <<</strong> </a><br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong> <br><br>Screening referrals for Early Help<br> <br>The completion of MASH checks<br> <br>Being part of a multidisciplinary Team Daily <br> <br>Risk Management meetings <br> <br>Liaising between Early help and Children's Social Care <br><br><strong>Qualifications and Requirements:</strong> <br><br>Educated to degree standard or equivalent<br> <br>Relevant professional qualification (BA Social Work of equivalent)<br> <br>Hold a current Social Work England registration and pro-active in achieving <br><br><strong>Terms and conditions:</strong> <br><br>The below terms and conditions apply to this role: <br><br>Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; <br> <br>Satisfactory declaration of interest; <br> <br>This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults; <br> <br>Satisfactory DBS check; <br> <br>Continued professional body registration; <br> <br>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. <br><br><strong>How to Apply:</strong> <br><br>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. <br><br>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. <br><br><strong>Equal Opportunity Employer:</strong> <br><br>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. <br><br>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. <br><br>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. <br><br>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>. <br><br><strong>Contact Information:</strong> <br><br>If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Pearl Archibald at <a href=\"mailto:pearl.archibald@walthamforest.gov.uk\">pearl.archibald@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> <br><br>If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. <br><br>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>.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"PO3 £44,331 - £47,532","publishDate":"2025-04-25T15:46:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-05T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/f161b825-cf1a-4671-824a-01f673942318.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d8a79309-99f1-443a-a266-0cd04637bd2b","title":"Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) Coordinator Assistant","employer":"Southwark Council","department":"","location":"Southwark","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>The role</strong></p><p><span>Are you ready to use your customer service skills to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families by delivering exceptional SEND services?</span></p><p><span>If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!</span></p><p><span>Our SEND service is seeking passionate and dedicated Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) Coordinator Assistants to join our team and contribute to making a positive difference today.</span></p><p><span>This is a full-time, permanent position (36 hours per week), and a 12 month secondment position (36 hours per week).</span></p><p><span><strong>About Us:</strong></span></p><p><span>We are excited to be redesigning our SEND service to better meet the growing demand and enhance the support we provide to children, young people and families in Southwark. This redesign is all about streamlining our processes and improving our service delivery to ensure that every child's needs are met with the highest level of care and attention. We are seeking experienced and dedicated individuals to join our team in a variety of roles. Together, we can make a profound and positive impact on our community.</span></p><p><span>As a Council consistently rated \"Good\" by Ofsted across all areas, Southwark is committed to excellence in service delivery. We place great value on co-developing services with families and key stakeholders, ensuring that our approach is both responsive and impactful from the very start. At Southwark Council, we believe in investing in both our residents and our staff, fostering an environment where you can thrive professionally and make a real difference in the community. Join us in transforming our service!</span></p><p><strong>Recruitment timetable</strong></p><p><span><strong>In return for your hard work, we offer:</strong></span></p><ul>\n<li><span>Up to £40,344 per annum (subject to experience)</span></li>\n<li>Opportunities to develop and implement innovative practices.</li>\n<li>Professional development and training opportunities.</li>\n<li>Career progression prospects.</li>\n<li>The chance to work with a supportive and collaborative team.</li>\n<li>The ability to make a lasting impact on the lives of young people.</li>\n</ul><p><span>For more information on our benefits, see the link here - <a href=\"https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/\">https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/</a></span></p><p><span><strong>Want to know more? </strong></span><span>Please review the job description below or contact Rebecca Davies, Head of Service for SEND via email at for an informal chat about your suitability for the position.</span></p><p><span><strong>Recruitment timetable:</strong></span></p><ul><li><span>Advert closing date: 11:59pm on 22nd May</span></li></ul><p><span>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.</span></p><p><span><strong>Guaranteed interview scheme:</strong></span></p><p><span>As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. 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This dynamic position focuses on delivering high-quality housing management support, ensuring our properties are maintained to excellent standards and tenancies are successfully sustained. With a commitment to professionalism, teamwork, and customer service, you will address tenancy matters proactively, providing responsive support and fostering a positive environment where residents feel secure and valued. If you’re driven to make a meaningful impact, this is the opportunity for you!</p>\n<p>Havering Complex Needs Pathway: Offers support to 23 residents across 5 services for individuals with low to medium level complex needs. The pathway is designed to support residents and participants in the Havering Borough to reintegrate back into the community and prepare for independent living. This role would be a floating officer based in the Havering borough supporting across the numerous services providing Intensive Housing management support. </p>\n<p><strong>Shift Pattern: </strong>37.5 hours per week, 9:00AM -17:00PM or 13:00PM - 21:00PM Monday - Sunday, Onsite. </p>\n<p><strong>Salary: </strong>£26,100  </p>\n<p><strong>WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS ROLE </strong></p>\n<p>This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a people-centered environment, enjoys building strong relationships, approaches challenges with compassion and a non-judgmental attitude, and is motivated by finding practical solutions to support residents in achieving their goals.</p>\n<p><strong>What are we looking for? </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Previous experience and knowledge within a supported housing management setting</li>\n<li>Ability to use, learn and adapt to IT at an intermediate level, including Microsoft and other software programs</li>\n<li>Ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and residents</li>\n<li>Understanding of the housing and social needs of people with multiple and complex needs </li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>What we offer</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>25 days 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</ul>\n<p><strong>ABOUT US</strong></p>\n<p>Social Interest Group (SIG) believes good care and support improve lives. Our values of ambition, empowerment, transparency, and inclusivity drive everything we do. Our mission is to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.</p>\n<p>SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks.</p>\n<p>Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: <a href=\"https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/X5JhCPQy4hBBz6UzwWlv?domain=youtu.be\">Theory of Change</a></p>\n<p>Further details can be found on our website here: <a href=\"https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/4ZkrCx1MXIp5EETvqakw?domain=socialinterestgroup.org.uk\">Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group</a>. </p>\n<p><strong>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION</strong></p>\n<p>Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.</p>\n<p>Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our <a href=\"https://socialinterestgroup.org.uk/\">website</a>.</p>\n<p>For Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk\">recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk</a> or call our central office on <a href=\"tel:02036689270\">020 3668 9270</a> to request a call back. Please note that this will take you through to our Central Administration team, who will then communicate your enquiry with us and we will arrange to call you back. </p>\n<p>Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We are an inclusive employer and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details above. </p>\n<p>Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£26,100","publishDate":"2025-04-24T08:46:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-18T08:46:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/70283c92-9bdb-45a6-901d-5674c1fdd7b9.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"517c0699-a181-45eb-93d5-4fe45bf5758c","title":"Support Time and Recovery Worker (Female only, Fixed Term Contract)","employer":"Social Interest Group","department":"","location":"Lewisham","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Job Title: </strong>Support Time and Recovery Worker </p>\n<p><strong>Location:</strong> Based in Lewisham, across various homes, hospitals, wards, and supported living accommodations</p>\n<p><strong>Salary: </strong>£27,000</p>\n<p><strong>Shift Pattern: </strong> 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00. Please note that this is a 12 month fixed term contract.</p>\n<p><em>Please 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. </em> </p>\n<p><strong>About the role</strong></p>\n<p>This role is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting those who struggle with complex needs, substance use, and dual diagnosis. We are looking for someone who can work flexibly to support residents and participants who struggle to engage with the support available to them through various providers. You will be at the heart of engaging our participants to regain motivation and the strength to step down from acute psychiatric wards and other supported living, by empowering them with the relevant skills and knowledge to support their journey. You will support them towards achieving their personal goals including independent living. You will be based across various homes, hospitals, wards, and supported living accommodations based around Lewisham.</p>\n<p>You will provide pathways, support, and appropriate interventions that will enable successful resettlements, and deliver to achieve more safer, integrated communities for our stakeholders. The areas of support will include: Prevention, Transition, Activities of Daily Living (ADL), Support, and Social Inclusion. </p>\n<p>This role will work alongside South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLAM) who provide the widest range of NHS mental health services in the UK. They also provide substance misuse services for people who are addicted to drugs and alcohol with 4,600 staff serving a local population of 1.3 million people.</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Support a caseload of participants, contribute to the development of support plans, risk assessments and reviews.</li>\n<li>Positively promote the pathways available towards independent living within the community. Ensure participants understand what tools and resources are available to them to regain independence.</li>\n<li>Participate in, and encourage R&Ps to participate in the running and development of projects, initiatives, training and volunteering.</li>\n<li>Recognise signs of deteriorating mental health and initiate appropriate interventions to prevent a crisis.</li>\n<li>You may need to attend external appointments when required.</li>\n<li>Admin duties will vary, this includes maintaining confidential records in a timely manner using </li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>About you</strong></p>\n<p>We are looking for someone who has a true passion to support those who face challenges with their mental health, substance use, and who have various complex needs. You will be able build rapport and trusting relations with others in a professional setting including with people who don't necessarily want to engage, you will be able to motivate them to build positive outcomes. You will be adaptable and flexible in your approach, and understand that each individual has different level and types of support needs, you will be able to flex your approach to suit the needs of different people. You 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 supporting others.</p>\n<ul>\n<li>You will have previous experience working with people with multiple and complex needs, substance use, and dual diagnosis</li>\n<li>You will be proactive in your approach, able to use your own initiative to resolve challenges</li>\n<li>You will have resilience and a creative approach to overcome barriers</li>\n<li>You will be able to show empathy and compassion to our residents, and different challenges they face</li>\n<li>You will be able to motivate, and empower others to achieve their personal goals and overcome barriers</li>\n<li>You will need some level of IT ability as we record records using our online CRM systems and use Microsoft programs daily</li>\n<li>You will have previous experience in creating co-produced support plans, key working, and care plans</li>\n<li>You will understand the housing and social needs of people with multiple and complex needs and be aware of the social marginalisation that can be attached to people who face personal challenges</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We are looking for a team player, driven to provide high quality care and support to others, an effective communicator who is able to build rapport with others from various backgrounds. </p>\n<p><strong>Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>What we offer</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>This role is eligible to receive a Monthly travel card reimbursed ( zone 1-3)</li>\n<li>25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service</li>\n<li>Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling</li>\n<li>Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing</li>\n<li>Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card</li>\n<li>Life Assurance Scheme</li>\n<li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li>\n<li>Annual Staff Awards</li>\n<li>Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives.</li>\n<li>Join an organisation with a mission to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We are committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We have a team of ambassadors who are staff volunteers and actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. We're proud to mention that our staff Ambassadors career aspirations generally benefit from embracing this unique opportunity to develop their respective skill sets in spaces that exist outside of their daily roles. </p>\n<p>SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity. </p>\n<p><strong>About Social Interest Group (SIG)</strong></p>\n<p>SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks.</p>\n<p>Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: <a href=\"https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/X5JhCPQy4hBBz6UzwWlv?domain=youtu.be\">Theory of Change</a> Further details can be found on our website here: <a href=\"https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/4ZkrCx1MXIp5EETvqakw?domain=socialinterestgroup.org.uk\">Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group</a>. </p>\n<p><strong>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION</strong></p>\n<p>Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.</p>\n<p>Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below. </p>\n<p>For Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk\">recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk</a> or call our central office on <a href=\"tel:02036689270\">020 3668 9270</a> to request a call back. Please note that this will take you through to our Central Administration team, who will then communicate your enquiry with us and we will arrange to call you back. </p>\n<p>Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our <a href=\"https://socialinterestgroup.org.uk/\">website</a>.</p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><strong>Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions. </strong></p>\n</blockquote>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£27,000","publishDate":"2025-04-24T08:43:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-18T08:43:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/30d9f337-79d5-4711-b24e-2a851d1f62a3.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e1979d45-2dba-40b2-bf46-ac076841ea04","title":"Intern Adult Social Care (8 WK FTC)","employer":"Southwark Council","department":"","location":"Tooley Street","locationType":3,"description":"<p><span><strong>Are you passionate about making a real difference in your community? </strong></span></p><p><span><strong>Southwark Council's Adult Social Care Department is offering an exciting internship opportunity for an 8 week placement set to start early in July 2025.</strong></span></p><p><span><strong>About the Role:</strong></span></p><p><span>Adult Social Care covers a wide range of services, including Mental Health, Substance Misuse, All Age Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, Short Breaks, Older People, and Physical Disabilities. 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Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.</span></p><p><span><strong>Application Process</strong></span></p><p><span>If you are interested in applying for this role, please submit a CV and complete the application form detailing your suitability for the role. The Job Description and Person Specification can also be found at the bottom of this page under attachments. </span><br><br><span>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 Southwark Stands Together initiative. </span><br><br><span>We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian, and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.</span></p><p><span><strong><span>Guaranteed Interview Scheme:</span></strong></span></p><p><span>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:</span></p><p><span>* Members of the Armed Forces and veterans<br>* Are currently in care, or have previously been in care<br>* If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p><span><em><span>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 </span></em><a href=\"https://www.southwark.gov.uk/engagement-and-consultations/southwark-stands-together\"><em><strong><span>Southwark Stands Together programme</span></strong></em></a><em><span>. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.</span></em></span></p><p><span><strong> </strong></span></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Up to £28881 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-24T02:23:20.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-23T02:23:20.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/f9b47ed8-9883-4dd4-a82d-843113314024.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"5cf0cd43-cf48-4c5c-8bac-d0d99d8b49c0","title":"Corporate Services Manager / Company Secretary","employer":"Ekaya Housing Association","department":"","location":"Southwark","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>Are you looking for a new challenge? </strong></p>\n<p>Ekaya is seeking to recruit permanently to the Corporate Services Manager / Company Secretary role. At Ekaya Housing Association we understand that providing the best enabling services is crucial to our success whilst ensuring a customer-centric approach to our work. We are working in an everchanging dynamic environment and understand the importance of ensuring our services meet the needs of our internal and external customers.</p>\n<h4>ABOUT THE ROLE <strong> </strong>\n</h4>\n<p>We are looking for a great HR/Governance professional who thrives on variety and a challenge. You will lead our HR services, manage our office facilities, support our board governance work as well as comms.</p>\n<p>We are looking for someone to support the Director of Finance & Resources and Deputy CEO, the</p>\n<p>Board and the Senior Management Team to deliver effective governance, HR and Corporate</p>\n<p>Services, embed a risk culture and ensure compliance as well as strengthen the Association’s internal control functions.</p>\n<p>To be successful in the role you will need:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>CIPD qualification or working towards same with a commitment to CPD</li>\n<li>Education to degree level or equivalent through relevant training and experience</li>\n<li>Relevant Health & Safety qualification  </li>\n<li>Experience of providing Human Resources support to management and employees, including organisational change, terms and conditions, policies and procedures              </li>\n<li>A sound grasp of corporate governance issues and secretarial practice  </li>\n<li>Good understanding of regulatory environment and legal requirements of the social housing sector</li>\n<li>Excellent communication and organisational skills and the ability to influence a wide range of stakeholders</li>\n<li>Experience of preparing and presenting reports to Senior Management and Board</li>\n<li>Proficient in Board report writing and minute taking</li>\n</ul>\n<p>You will be joining the team at an exciting time of growth and will be responsible for delivering an excellent responsive customer orientated service to Ekaya residents, tenants, other service users and stakeholders.</p>\n<ul>\n<li>We offer an excellent package, to include:</li>\n<li>Competitive salary £52,670 per annum</li>\n<li>7% employer pension contribution</li>\n<li>4 x life insurance</li>\n<li>Hybrid working</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme</li>\n<li>25 days holiday plus public holidays, rising to 30 days after five years continuous service Health benefits</li>\n</ul>\n<h4>For details on how to apply, please hit the apply button above.</h4>\n<p>Closing date: 5 pm on <strong>Monday 5<sup>th</sup> May 2025.</strong></p>\n<p>Interviews and testing will take place on <strong>Thursday 15<sup>th</sup> May 2025.</strong></p>\n<p>For any queries or an informal discussion about the role, please contact recruitment@ekaya.co.uk<strong> </strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£52,670 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-23T11:21:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-05T16:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/a287dcbd-c610-43fd-bef7-e031c7a251c0.jpeg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f589e074-85d5-45fd-9669-f8b2daad9058","title":"Homeownership Litigation Officer","employer":"Southwark Council","department":"","location":"Southwark, London","locationType":2,"description":"<h2>The role</h2>\n<p>Are you ready to take the lead in driving exceptional service and financial performance within a thriving London borough? Southwark Council is seeking experienced and passionate Homeownership Litigation Officers to join our dynamic Homeownership Services team. These roles offer the opportunity to support the community residents and make a real impact in one of London’s most vibrant areas.<br><br>Your role is not just important; it's transformative to our borough with many new developments taking place along the river Thames, residential estates at Elephant and Castle, at the former Surrey Docks at Canada Water, and through to Peckham and Camberwell.<br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>A chance to shape homeownership litigation strategy in a high-impact role</li>\n<li>Managing a portfolio of complex County Court and Legal Tribunal cases related to homeownership disputes.</li>\n<li>Providing expert guidance on legal enforcement and income recovery strategies</li>\n<li>Representing Southwark Council in First-Tier Tribunal (FTT), Upper Tribunal, and County Court proceedings</li>\n<li>Advising internal teams and key stakeholders on service charge legislation and case law</li>\n<li>Preparing all necessary case documentation and ensuring witnesses are fully briefed</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>How will you make an impact?<br><br></strong>We need dynamic and experienced Homeownership Litigation Officers who are passionate about public service and driven to make a difference who will bring a blend of the following:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Proven experience in litigation, leasehold management, or income recovery</li>\n<li>Expertise in service charge legislation and relevant case law</li>\n<li>Experience in preparing cases for Tribunal and County Court hearings</li>\n<li>Confident in providing high-level legal advice and driving successful case outcomes</li>\n<li>A proactive approach with a passion for justice and financial accountability</li>\n<li>Play a pivotal role in shaping services that directly affect residents’ lives.</li>\n<li>Strong legal mind with a focus on delivering results within tight deadlines.</li>\n<li>This role offers flexible home working blended with travel into our London Bridge HQ.</li>\n</ul>\n<h2>Additional salary details</h2>\n<p><strong>About Southwark Council</strong></p>\n<p>Southwark Council is 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 such as The Shard, The Tate Modern and Borough Market along with many social enterprises and we have a young, diverse, and growing population.</p>\n<p>At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals, and attend our universities.<br><br>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.<br><br><strong>Benefits and more information.</strong></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/\">https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/</a></p>\n<p>Salary Range: <strong>Salary: £44,430 - £51,663</strong></p>\n<h2>Recruitment timetable</h2>\n<p>Application Closing Date: <strong>11:59 PM on the 26<sup>th</sup> of May 2025</strong></p>\n<p>Interview Dates: <strong>W/C 2nd of June 2025</strong></p>\n<p>We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. 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£47,620 - £53,310 per annum inclusive of Inner London Weighting

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Seeking an experienced social worker to join a small Adult Social Care team in City of London, focusing on improving residents' outcomes and wellbeing.

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