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Any travel required outside your home location for work-related purposes can be expensed.  </p>\n<p><strong>Shift Pattern: </strong>12 months Fixed Term Contract -<strong> </strong>Full time: 37.5 hours per week. Hours to be discussed, you will be based in service. </p>\n<p><strong>About the role</strong></p>\n<p>We are seeking a Dual Diagnosis Worker who has a specialism in complex mental health and substance misuse to join our team in Croydon. This is a residential service which provides specialist mental health, complex needs, and dual diagnosis support to our residents. You will utilise your previous experience and knowledge, and provide specialist support to those who have been diagnosed with mental ill health and have challenges with substance use. You will deliver evidence-based interventions based on holistic assessments to support personalised recovery, integration, and promotion of independent living skills.</p>\n<p>Within this role, you will act as a specialist for comorbidity, supporting the team to achieve positive outcomes for our residents. 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We look at individual characteristics to be able to show resilience, solve challenges, and be proactive in your approach. You will have a passion for supporting people to achieve their personal goals, and achieve positive outcomes, this includes having the ability to engage with people who may be hard to reach and engage with. 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We have a team of ambassadors who are staff volunteers and actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity. </p>\n<p><strong>About Social Interest Group (SIG)</strong></p>\n<p>SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks. Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: <a href=\"https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/X5JhCPQy4hBBz6UzwWlv?domain=youtu.be\">Theory of Change</a> Further details can be found on our website here: <a href=\"https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/4ZkrCx1MXIp5EETvqakw?domain=socialinterestgroup.org.uk\">Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group</a>. </p>\n<p><strong>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION</strong></p>\n<p>Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.</p>\n<p>Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below. </p>\n<p>For Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk\">recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk</a> or call our central office on <a href=\"tel:02036689270\">020 3668 9270</a> to request a call back. Please note that this will take you through to our Central Administration team, who will then communicate your enquiry with us and we will arrange to call you back. </p>\n<p>Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our <a href=\"https://socialinterestgroup.org.uk/\">website</a>.</p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><strong>Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions. </strong></p>\n</blockquote>\n<p>Dual Diagnosis Worker | Mental Health Support | Substance Misuse | Trauma-Informed Care | Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE) | Holistic Assessments | Recovery Support | Harm Reduction | Risk Management | Person-Centred Care | Resilience Building | Independent Living | Multi-Disciplinary Team | Crisis Prevention | Case Management | Comorbid support</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£29,000","publishDate":"2025-06-09T13:16:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-07-27T13:16:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/7d9f1397-c22a-48b6-9a95-b6bf5ac0d0ea.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"9de188b9-5258-4d8b-9e6b-930837a42fa9","title":"Domestic Abuse Lead and Commissioning Manager","employer":"London Borough of Sutton","department":"","location":"Sutton","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>About the Borough</strong></p><p>In Sutton, there is much for us to be proud of both as a council and as a borough. This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ. </p><p>Looking ahead, there are plans for the delivery of new homes and new schools and the London Cancer Hub is being developed, while the Council is also seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment.</p><p>All of this demonstrates a good track record and an authority that is ambitious and set to deliver more improvements for the borough. We've set out our vision for the future of Sutton in our corporate plan - Ambitious for Sutton. 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Staff are also given the opportunity to attend conferences, workshops and have access to research and practice resources to support their ongoing professional development.</p><p>Children's Social Care is going through an important change to meet the growing needs of the children and families we support. We are making many improvements to ensure that care for children is better and to create positive working environments for our staff. With committed leaders and experienced managers, we are bringing fresh ideas to our work and are helping to make real improvements in how we support children and families. Our aim is to provide high-quality care that helps children thrive while also creating an inclusive, diverse, and supportive environment for our staff to develop their careers.</p><p><strong>About the Role and Our Ideal Candidate</strong></p><p>We have an exciting opportunity to join us as a Domestic Abuse Lead and Commissioning Manager within Children's Social Care at the London Borough of Sutton. This opportunity is available on a secondment for 12 months, with a view of extending. Our objective is to support those experiencing domestic abuse and to ensure support is visible to all. Reporting to the Service Manager, you will lead on the development and implementation of strategies to address domestic abuse, ensuring the safety and well-being of children and young people. You will also oversee the commissioning of services aimed at supporting victims and their families, working collaboratively with partners and stakeholders to deliver effective, evidence-based interventions.</p><p>. Your responsibilities will include::</p><ul>\n<li>Leading on the development, implementation, and review of domestic abuse strategies within children’s social care.  </li>\n<li>Managing the commissioning process for domestic abuse services, ensuring value for money and service quality.  </li>\n<li>Work closely with multi-agency partners, including police, health, and voluntary sector organizations, to coordinate responses to domestic abuse.  </li>\n<li>Provide expert advice and guidance to social care teams on domestic abuse issues affecting children and families.  </li>\n<li>Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of commissioned services and make improvements as necessary.  </li>\n<li>Lead on training and awareness initiatives to improve understanding of domestic abuse within the organization.  </li>\n<li>Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and safeguarding standards.  </li>\n</ul><p>In this role, you will coordinate multi-agency partnerships, represent the council in strategic groups, and actively identify funding opportunities to enhance our domestic abuse response. You will oversee provider management to ensure that services meet high standards of quality, deliver value for money, and remain in full contractual compliance. Additionally, you will support emergency planning arrangements related to domestic abuse, ensuring effective preparation and coordination during crises. Managing budgets effectively, you will deliver savings and support financial planning initiatives that align with the council’s strategic objectives, ensuring sustainable and impactful service delivery. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to make a real difference to the way we deliver our service, to address issues of domestic abuse and provide the necessary expertise to the delivery of high quality management of commissioned domestic abuse services within Children’s Social Care.</p><p>The Ideal Candidate</p><p>This role is a great opportunity for </p><ul><li>an experienced practitioner with experience of working within a domestic abuse setting and is looking to step-up into a new role with added responsibility and autonomy within a Local Authority.</li></ul><ul><li>an established Commissioning Manager that’s looking to gain experience within a different sector and/or service area. </li></ul><p>The ideal candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of domestic abuse legislation, safeguarding policies, and multi-agency partnership working. Experience in delivering commissioning services, contract management, and performance monitoring, with a good understanding of trauma-informed approaches and funding opportunities related to domestic abuse. The candidate must be an effective leader and collaborator, able to build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders, and demonstrate strategic thinking. Character-wise, they should be empathetic, proactive, and resilient, with excellent communication and negotiation skills, and a committed approach to safeguarding and improving outcomes for vulnerable communities.</p><p><strong>Our Offer to You</strong></p><p>As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.</p><p>In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week.</p><p>Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:</p><ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>General Council Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li>\n<li>Public Health Service Localised Flexi-time Scheme - accrual of up to 5 days per year </li>\n<li>Three volunteering days per year in Sutton</li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Car parking scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Application Process</strong></p><p>Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application.</p><p>To support our diversity agenda and reduce the risk of bias in our recruitment activities, our short listing process completely anonymises personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc. Our hiring managers review and short list applications based on the information provided as part of your application as to how well you meet the requirements and criteria for the role, as outlined in the job profile.</p><p>The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.</p><p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p><p>We pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen <a href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing\">here.</a> We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. 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We're implementing wide-ranging changes to improve care for adults and create positive working environments for our staff. We have new leaders and experienced managers who bring innovative ideas to the service and are driving meaningful changes throughout your service delivery. Our goal is to deliver exceptional care that enhances outcomes for our community whilst providing an inclusive, diverse and stable environment for staff to grow their career.</p><p>Hospital Pathway And Reablement (Start) Service </p><p>Staff within our hospital team work closely with NHS colleagues to facilitate safe, timely discharge.  Their priority is to enable people to return to their own homes, utilising reablement and other services to enable them regain independence.</p><p>For more information on our new operating model and teams <a href=\"https://www.sutton.gov.uk/w/adult-social-care-jobs\">click here</a>.</p><p><strong>About the Role and Our Ideal Candidate</strong></p><p>Join Adult Social Care as a Social Worker and receive a Welcome Bonus* of £1000 paid in your first month's salary or a Retention Bonus* of £1000 paid for every complete year in service (*subject to pay scale within the grade). </p><p>We've got an exciting opportunity for you as a Social Worker in Adult Social Care. Our mission is to empower adults to live independently as possible, and we need your expertise to make it happen. This role will challenge you in a dynamic and diverse environment, helping you expand your skills and knowledge in the practice of social care. As a Social Worker working within the Hospital Pathways Team, you will conduct assessments, manage complex cases, and provide high standards of care. Our teams are renowned for its ability to craft outstanding care plans that prioritise the needs and voices of service users, integrating input from various professionals, families/carers, and external agencies to ensure the best outcomes are achieved.</p><p>Our teams are renowned for its ability to craft outstanding care plans that prioritise the needs and voices of service users, integrating input from various professionals, families/carers, and external agencies to ensure the best outcomes are achieved.  </p><p>Are you ready to take the next step? We are here to support your growth as you begin your career at Suttons Adult Social Care. Apply now and join us as we navigate this journey toward excellence.</p><p><strong>Our Ideal Candidate</strong></p><p>This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals with outstanding communication skills and a compassionate manner capable of effectively managing high levels of emotional distress. We encourage applications from candidates with experience in adult care and those passionate about delivering person-centred care. You'll join a welcoming, supportive, and energetic team dedicated to providing first class supervision and ongoing professional development opportunities.</p><p>In addition, we would expect the following from all suitable candidates:</p><ul>\n<li>Qualified Social Worker with current registration with Social Work England and eligibility to work in the UK. </li>\n<li>2 years post qualifying experience working in adult services, assessing and supporting individuals with diverse needs and successful completion of their ASYE. </li>\n<li>Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005 as well as social work theories.</li>\n<li>Strong assessment, outcome focussed care planning, and risk management skills.</li>\n<li>Ability to communicate complex social issues clearly to both patients and professionals.</li>\n<li>Ability to plan and coordinate social care plans and aspects of patient discharge. </li>\n</ul><p>For more information about the role and/or an informal conversation, view the Role Profile or contact Keyur Patel, Team Manager Hospital Pathways on keyur.patel@sutton.gov.uk</p><p><strong>Our Offer to You</strong></p><p>As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. 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There’s also an extensive road network which provides close and easy access to the M25 and M23.</p><p><strong>About the Service and Team</strong></p><p>The Children Looked After and Leaving Care Service in Sutton is dedicated to supporting all Children in Care and Care Leavers on their journey toward independence. Our primary responsibility is to ensure high-quality care planning for permanency, fulfilling our statutory obligations to Children in Care and Care Leavers. We strive to provide a consistent, restorative approach that prioritises the voices of children and young people while being trauma-informed.</p><p>Joining Sutton, you can expect to receive:</p><ul>\n<li>A broad range of post-qualifying education opportunities designed to encourage continuous learning and professional growth, as part of the Developing Together Social Work Teaching Partnership (SWTP) with Kingston University and regional partners</li>\n<li>Opportunities to attend conferences, workshops, and access research and practice resources for ongoing development.</li>\n</ul><p>Sutton Council is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace, featuring various staff network groups such as the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic +A Network, LGBTQ +A Network, and Women’s +A Network. These groups empower staff to have a voice and actively drive positive change within the organisation.</p><p><strong>About the Role and Our Ideal Candidate</strong></p><p>Join Children Social Care as a Team Manager in our Leaving Care and Children Looked After Team and enjoy a Golden Hello along with a Recruitment and Retention Bonus, outlined as follows:</p><ul>\n<li>£1,000 paid with your first month's salary</li>\n<li>£1,000 for your first completed year of service</li>\n<li>£2,000 for your second completed year of service</li>\n<li>£3,000 for your third completed year of service and each year thereafter</li>\n</ul><p>With a total salary package of up to £63,172, inclusive of bonuses and benefits, this is an excellent opportunity to elevate your career in social care.</p><p>As a Team Manager for the Children Looked After Team, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the care and support provided to children in our care. Your responsibilities will include:</p><ul>\n<li>Leading and managing a multidisciplinary team to deliver effective social care services for looked after children.</li>\n<li>Ensuring that all interventions are child-centred, emphasising the best interests of the children and young people in our care.</li>\n<li>Overseeing the assessment, planning, and review processes for looked after children.</li>\n<li>Ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, policies, and professional standards.</li>\n</ul><p>As a leader, you will foster a positive and inclusive team culture that encourages professional growth and continuous improvement. You will oversee care planning, quality assurance reports, and the direct work of your team, while chairing meetings and collaborating with multi-agency professionals to safeguard the children and young people in our care. This role offers challenges in a dynamic and diverse environment, allowing you to expand your knowledge and skill set within children’s social care. Our teams are renowned for their ability to create exceptional care plans that prioritise the needs and voices of our service users, incorporating input from professionals, families/carers, and external agencies to achieve the best outcomes.</p><p>Are you ready to take the next step in your social care career? We are committed to supporting your growth in a diverse and inclusive environment, as you embark on your career with Sutton’s Adult Social Care. Apply now and join us on our journey!</p><p>This position offers an excellent opportunity for existing team managers and experienced social workers with outstanding communication skills and a compassionate manner, capable of effectively managing high levels of emotional distress. We encourage applications from candidates with experience in childcare and those passionate about delivering person-centred care. </p><p>In addition, we would expect the following from all suitable candidates:</p><ul>\n<li>To be registered with Social Work England and hold a degree in Social Care or similar.</li>\n<li>Experience of working with children within a care environment.</li>\n<li>Significant experience of leading and managing a multidisciplinary team.</li>\n<li>Have sound knowledge and ability to deliver social work support to service users and their families.</li>\n<li>Ability to communicate complex social issues clearly to both patients and professionals.</li>\n<li>Ability to plan and coordinate social care plans and aspects of patient discharge.</li>\n</ul><p>You will join a welcoming, supportive, and energetic team dedicated to providing first class supervision and ongoing professional development opportunities.</p><p>For more information about the role and/or an informal conversation, you can view the Role Profile or contact Debbie Owen Head of Service Corporate Parenting  (debbie.owen@sutton.gov.uk)</p><p><strong>Our Offer to You</strong></p><p>As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.</p><p>In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week.</p><p>Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:</p><ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>General Council Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li>\n<li>Public Health Service Localised Flexi-time Scheme - accrual of up to 5 days per year </li>\n<li>Three volunteering days per year in Sutton</li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Car parking scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Application Process</strong></p><p>Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application.</p><p>To support our diversity agenda and reduce the risk of bias in our recruitment activities, our short listing process completely anonymises personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc. Our hiring managers review and short list applications based on the information provided as part of your application as to how well you meet the requirements and criteria for the role, as outlined in the job profile.</p><p>The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.</p><p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p><p>We pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen <a href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing\">here.</a> We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.</p><p>We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.</p><p>The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£47,532 - £55,620 (£57,663 unconsolidated maximum)","publishDate":"2025-06-06T08:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-20T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/2e7f6f6e-086d-4b71-b2a6-5318ad44fe58.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"2adfa08a-9554-4f19-9b92-dcc7c1d7d9c9","title":"Specialist Housing Officer","employer":"Peabody","department":"","location":"Lambeth","locationType":2,"description":"<div class=\"row DynamicLinks\">\n<div class=\"col my-4\">\n<p class=\"m-0\"><strong>The vacancy</strong></p>\n</div>\n</div>\n<div class=\"container PLACEHOLDER\">\n<div class=\"row PLACEHOLDER\">\n<div class=\"col-sm-12 p-0\">\n<p>Your day might begin with a welcome visit to new tenants who have just moved in, ensuring they feel settled and understand the support available to them. 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This role will require you to work in the office for 1 day per week, with the flexibility to work remotely for the remaining days.</p>\n<p>Your responsibilities will cover all aspects of housing management, including estate, scheme, and property inspections, signing up new residents, identifying and resolving issues including ASB, and capturing feedback to enhance customer satisfaction. If you are driven by a passion for supporting people and helping them thrive, we want to hear from you.</p>\n<p><strong>This role will require a full UK Driver’s license and a full enhanced DBS check. You will also need to participate in an out of hours on call rota.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>To be successful in this role, you’ll need:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>A commitment to delivering first-class customer service.</li>\n<li>Resilience, flexibility, and a positive, compassionate, can-do attitude.</li>\n<li>Strong organisational skills with the ability to self-manage a diverse and varied workload effectively.</li>\n<li>Experience in a customer-facing role, ideally within housing management or the social housing sector.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Here are just a few of the benefits of working at Peabody: </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>30 days’ annual holiday, plus bank holidays</li>\n<li>two additional paid volunteering days each year </li>\n<li>flexible benefits scheme, including family friendly benefits and access to a discount portal </li>\n<li>4 x salary life assurance</li>\n<li>up to 10% pension contribution</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Are you ready to apply? </strong></p>\n<p>If you have any questions about this role, please email Talent Specialist, <strong>Chloe Singleton</strong> at <strong>chloe.singleton@peabody.org.uk</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interviews will be ongoing </strong></p>\n<p><strong>PLEASE NOTE: As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer.</strong></p>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£38,400","publishDate":"2025-06-05T14:39:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-07-03T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/229733e0-4b11-42fb-8764-b797abadc51d.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"17b175d6-0ce7-4a1c-91c0-914e5cb78a63","title":"Approved Mental Health Practitioner","employer":"London Borough of Sutton","department":"","location":"Sutton","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>About the Borough</strong></p><p>In Sutton, there is much for us to be proud of both as a council and as a borough. This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ. </p><p>Looking ahead, there are plans for the delivery of new homes and new schools and the London Cancer Hub is being developed, while the Council is also seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment.</p><p>All of this demonstrates a good track record and an authority that is ambitious and set to deliver more improvements for the borough. We've set out our vision for the future of Sutton in our corporate plan - Ambitious for Sutton. 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We're implementing wide-ranging changes to improve care for adults and create positive working environments for our staff. We have new leaders and experienced managers who bring innovative ideas to the service and are driving meaningful changes throughout your service delivery. Our goal is to deliver exceptional care that enhances outcomes for our community whilst providing an inclusive, diverse and stable environment for staff to grow their career.</p><p>Mental Health Team</p><p>Within our boroughwide specialist service, there are three social work teams - The Transition Team, The Learning Disability Team, and the Mental Health Team.</p><p>The Mental Health Team coordinates social care for individuals with complex mental health needs. Alongside delivering the AMHP service, the Mental Health Team also works closely with inpatient services promoting timely discharges for those in psychiatric admissions, coordinates community based support for individuals with social care needs related to their mental health, including S117 aftercare as well as meeting other statutory duties under the Care Act and providing Social Supervision to Conditionally Discharged clients.</p><p>The AMHP roles are based within our full time dedicated AMHP service working out of Wallington alongside our health colleagues completing Mental Health Act assessments on a daily basis.  However, there may be times when additional responsibilities under the Care Act may be required as part of the wider mental health service.  </p><p><strong>About the Role and Our Ideal Candidate</strong></p><p>As part of the transformation within the London Borough of Sutton’s Adult Social Care service, we are recruiting Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP) within the Mental Health Team. Reporting to the Team Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering top-quality, responsive care to individuals with mental health needs who require assessment under the Mental Health Act. The objective is to ensure that those in greatest need receive the support they require while safeguarding their rights and ensuring their safety. Your responsibilities will include: </p><ul>\n<li>Conducting assessments under the Mental Health Act to accurately identify and address individuals' needs.</li>\n<li>Collaborating with individuals, their families, and other professionals to create personalised care plans that foster recovery and well-being.</li>\n</ul><p>As an AMHP, you advocate for the rights and preferences of the individuals under our care, ensuring their voices are heard and respected throughout the assessment and treatment process. You'll work hand in hand with service users, their families, and multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans that address mental health needs and promote recovery and well-being. Given the nature of the role, resilience and the ability to manage stress and emotional demands are essential, as you'll be working with individuals experiencing mental health crises. </p><p>If you can demonstrate empathy and maintain professionalism at all times, this role offers an opportunity to make a positive and meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve.</p><p>This role presents an excellent opportunity for experienced and qualified Approved Mental Health Practitioner who are confident in their ability to work with individuals autonomously. </p><p>Within your application you should demonstrate your skills, expertise and knowledge as well as: </p><ul>\n<li>Demonstrating detailed knowledge of key legislation including the Mental Health Act, the Care Act 2014, the Mental Capacity Act, and the Human Rights Act.</li>\n<li>Having a comprehensive understanding of the theoretical and legislative framework that underpins the Mental Health Code of Practice.</li>\n<li>Direct experience of working with people experiencing mental health needs, including under the Care Act</li>\n<li>Continued Professional Development within Mental Health Social Work </li>\n<li>In possession of a valid warrant to practise as an AMHP and ensure the ongoing maintenance of this qualification</li>\n<li>Professional Registration with Social Work England </li>\n<li>A full driving licence and use of a vehicle</li>\n</ul><p>If you are passionate about making a positive impact and possess the skills needed, we encourage you to apply. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the well-being of our service users while furthering your professional development in a supportive environment.</p><p>For more information about the role and/or an informal conversation, view the Role Profile or contact Karen Norton-Lamb, Team Manager at Karen.norton-lamb@sutton.gov.uk.</p><p><strong>Our Offer to You</strong></p><p>As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.</p><p>In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week.</p><p>Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:</p><ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>General Council Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li>\n<li>Public Health Service Localised Flexi-time Scheme - accrual of up to 5 days per year </li>\n<li>Three volunteering days per year in Sutton</li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Car parking scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Application Process</strong></p><p>Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application.</p><p>To support our diversity agenda and reduce the risk of bias in our recruitment activities, our short listing process completely anonymises personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc. Our hiring managers review and short list applications based on the information provided as part of your application as to how well you meet the requirements and criteria for the role, as outlined in the job profile.</p><p>The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. 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As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.</p><p>We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.</p><p>The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. 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This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ. </p><p>Looking ahead, there are plans for the delivery of new homes and new schools and the London Cancer Hub is being developed, while the Council is also seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment.</p><p>All of this demonstrates a good track record and an authority that is ambitious and set to deliver more improvements for the borough. We've set out our vision for the future of Sutton in our corporate plan - Ambitious for Sutton. This strategic plan will shape the outcomes we achieve, the services we provide, and the impact we have on residents, to make Sutton a great place to live, work and raise a family.</p><p>Situated in Zone 5, Sutton is less than 30 minutes by train from central London, and south and south west London are easily accessible by public transport. There are 10 train stations which serve key neighbourhoods within the borough providing direct connections to London Victoria, London Bridge, London Blackfriars and St Pancras International. Sutton also has direct rail connections with Epsom, Dorking, Guildford and Horsham, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and West Croydon for the London Overground. 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We provide a supported working environment that ensures manageable caseloads, regular supervision,  daily management support and an abundance of learning and development opportunities for our Social Workers to grow and flourish.  In addition we have a creative and flexible approach to the working week which allows for both home and office working which promotes a work/life balance.</p><p>Working with Kingston University and regional partners as part of the Developing Together Social Work Teaching Partnership (SWTP). The partnership offers staff a wide range of pre and post-qualifying education opportunities to promote continuous learning and development. This includes staff being encouraged to support the practice education of Social Work students and those in the assessed and supported year in employment (ASYE). Staff are also given the opportunity to attend conferences, and workshops and have access to research and practice resources to support their ongoing professional development.</p><p>Sutton Council also has a number of staff network groups such as the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic +A Network, LGBTQ +A Network and Women’s +A Network to ensure staff have a voice to drive positive change in the organisation.</p><p><strong>About the Role and Our Ideal Candidate</strong></p><p>Join Children Social Care as a Social Worker on a starting salary of £40,833 and enjoy a Golden Hello and a Retention Bonus outlined as follows:</p><ul>\n<li>£1,000 paid with your first month's salary</li>\n<li>£1,000 for your first completed year of service</li>\n<li>£2,000 for your second completed year of service</li>\n<li>£3,000 for your third completed year of service and each year thereafter</li>\n<li>Reimbursement of Social Work England Registration</li>\n<li>Flexible working model that allows social workers to manage their diary to meet the needs of the service.</li>\n</ul><p>We've got an exciting opportunity for confident and experienced Social Workers to join our Locality Team in Children’ Social Care. Our objective is to deliver the best outcomes for children and young people. </p><p>Your responsibilities will include:</p><ul>\n<li>To support children and young people through robust assessment, SMART planning and effective intervention to achieve positive outcomes within their families and communities.</li>\n<li>Working within a restorative practice approach to form partnerships with families and multi-agency colleagues in intervening to address both the presenting concerns and underlying difficulties.</li>\n<li>Leading and coordinating multi-agency partnerships, plans, interventions, and meetings to ensure children and young people are safe and their holistic needs are being met. </li>\n</ul><p>Reporting to the Team Manager, you will work within the frameworks of Section 17 and Section 47 - undertaking assessments, planning, and interventions with children and their families. Your role will consist of completing direct work with children to keep them safe, ensuring their voice, wishes and views are central to the planning and delivery of the care we provide. Compliance is key to our statutory requirements. As a Social Worker, you will deliver all aspects of work in accordance with safeguarding policy, procedure, and standards, ensuring that the children are at the heart of your decision making.</p><p>Your role will consist of completing direct work with children to keep them safe, ensuring their voice, wishes and views are central to the planning and delivery of the care we provide. Compliance is key to our statutory requirements. As a Social Worker, you will deliver all aspects of work in accordance with safeguarding policy, procedure, and standards, ensuring that the children are at the heart of your decision making.</p><p>Are you ready to progress your career? We are committed to supporting your development as you embark on your journey with Suttons Children Social Care service. Apply today and become part of our pursuit of excellence</p><p><strong>Our ideal candidate</strong></p><p>The successful candidates will be enthusiastic and motivated individuals with a caring and calm approach who have a thorough understanding of the frameworks that underpin social work practice. You will bring insight and experience to the team and the lives of children and show initiative which will help develop our services to an outstanding standard. You must also enjoy working in a high pace team, being able to deliver consistency, energy, and passion to make a difference in children's and young people's lives. You will demonstrate empathy when dealing with sensitive situations and strong interpersonal skills using different ways of communicating. Showcasing the ability to assess and record a child's needs, applied through evidence based practice to justify decision making.  </p><p>In addition, We would expect the successful candidate to demonstrate the following competences (not limited to):</p><ul>\n<li><p>you are a <strong>Qualified Social Worker with a Social Work degree</strong> or recognised qualification and registered with the relevant regulatory body <strong>Social Work England</strong></p></li>\n<li><strong>2 years post qualifying practice experience, ideally within a UK regulated authority</strong></li>\n<li><p>hold the relevant skills, knowledge and aptitude to ensure that all vulnerable people are safeguarded from abuse and that all statutory functions, local policy, procedures are adhered to in a timely manner and documented accordingly</p></li>\n</ul><p>Our culture of strong, accessible and supportive management will provide you with good regular supervision and the opportunity to take part in case discussions.</p><p>If you have experience in Children's services, are competent in assessment and direct work, and are looking for the next challenging step in your career with a supportive management team, then apply today!</p><p><strong>Our Offer to You</strong></p><p>As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.</p><p>In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps.</p><p>Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:</p><ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Car parking scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Application Process</strong></p><p>Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application.</p><p>To support our diversity agenda and reduce the risk of bias in our recruitment activities, our short listing process completely anonymises personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc. Our hiring managers review and short list applications based on the information provided as part of your application as to how well you meet the requirements and criteria for the role, as outlined in the job profile.</p><p>The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.</p><p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p><p>We pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen <a href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing\">here.</a> We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. 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This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ. </p><p>Looking ahead, there are plans for the delivery of new homes and new schools and the London Cancer Hub is being developed, while the Council is also seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment.</p><p>All of this demonstrates a good track record and an authority that is ambitious and set to deliver more improvements for the borough. We've set out our vision for the future of Sutton in our corporate plan - Ambitious for Sutton. This strategic plan will shape the outcomes we achieve, the services we provide, and the impact we have on residents, to make Sutton a great place to live, work and raise a family.</p><p>Situated in Zone 5, Sutton is less than 30 minutes by train from central London, and south and south west London are easily accessible by public transport. There are 10 train stations which serve key neighbourhoods within the borough providing direct connections to London Victoria, London Bridge, London Blackfriars and St Pancras International. Sutton also has direct rail connections with Epsom, Dorking, Guildford and Horsham, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and West Croydon for the London Overground. There’s also an extensive road network which provides close and easy access to the M25 and M23.</p><p><strong>About the Service and Team</strong></p>Sutton's CYPDS consists of two social work teams, and a team of specialist support workers and provides a specialist service to children and young people with disabilities and their families.  We are passionate about achieving the best outcomes for children and young people with disabilities, and promoting robust preparation for adulthood.  We pride ourselves on engaging fully with children and young people, and ensuring that direct work is undertaken so their voices are heard.  Our service has a strong learning culture, and there are many training opportunities.  Our culture of strong, accessible and supportive management will provide you with good regular supervision and the opportunity to participate in restorative group supervisions.<p><strong>About the Role and Our Ideal Candidate</strong></p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>Social Workers on selected pay grades are eligible for our Welcome and Retention Bonus:</p><ul>\n<li>£1000 paid in your first month salary and £1000 paid at the end of your 1st completed year in service.</li>\n<li>£2000 paid after your 2nd completed year in service.</li>\n<li>£3000 paid in your 3rd completed year in service and every completed year thereafter.</li>\n<li>Reimbursement of the Social Work England Registration.</li>\n</ul><p>With a total package up to £56,083 including bonuses and benefits, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in social care.</p><p>Social Workers within this service area are able to work flexibly between home and work to meet the needs of the service whilst recognising the benefits that a hybrid model of working can bring.</p><p>As a Social Worker within the Children and Young People's Disability Service (CYPDS) you will be responsible for a caseload of children on child-in-need plans, child protection plans, and some who may be looked after and subject to PLO or care proceedings.  Your role will include the undertaking of all tasks associated with children under statutory frameworks.  You will work closely with colleagues in Health and Education Services, and lead on creating short breaks support packages.  You will also have the opportunity to develop skills in supporting young people in their preparation for adulthood, their transition to adult services, and parent carer needs assessments.</p><p>For more information about the role and/or an informal conversation, view the Role Profile or contact Service Manager, Joanne Mitchell (Joanne.mitchell@sutton.gov.uk) or recruitment@kingston.gov.uk. </p><p>We welcome applications from Social Workers with significant experience in supporting children with disabilities, as well as social workers with experience of other statutory frontline children's services.  You will have strong assessment, analytical and risk management skills combined with excellent communication skills.  You will also be able to plan care packages and monitor and review their effectiveness.</p><p>In addition, we would expect the successful candidate to demonstrate the following competences (not limited to):</p><ul>\n<li>You are a Qualified Social Worker with a Social Work degree or recognised qualification and registered with the relevant regulatory body Social Work England</li>\n<li>Have completed the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE)</li>\n<li>Hold the relevant skills, knowledge and aptitude to ensure that all vulnerable people are safeguarded from abuse and that all statutory functions, local policy, procedures are adhered to in a timely manner and documented accordingly.</li>\n<li>Compassionate and empathetic approach to work effectively with individuals and families affected by a learning disability</li>\n<li>Ability to demonstrate understanding, patience, and sensitivity when interacting with service users.</li>\n</ul><p>If you have experience in supporting children with disabilities to live an independent life, are competent in assessment and direct work, and are looking for the next challenging step in your career with a supportive management team, we encourage you to apply today!</p><p><strong>Our Offer to You</strong></p><p>As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.</p><p>In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week.</p><p>Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:</p><ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>General Council Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li>\n<li>Public Health Service Localised Flexi-time Scheme - accrual of up to 5 days per year </li>\n<li>Three volunteering days per year in Sutton</li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Car parking scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Application Process</strong></p><p>Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application.</p><p>To support our diversity agenda and reduce the risk of bias in our recruitment activities, our short listing process completely anonymises personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc. Our hiring managers review and short list applications based on the information provided as part of your application as to how well you meet the requirements and criteria for the role, as outlined in the job profile.</p><p>The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.</p><p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p><p>We pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen <a href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing\">here.</a> We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.</p><p>We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.</p><p>The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. 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We’re looking for a\n<strong>Bank</strong> <strong>Residential</strong><strong>Children’s Care Worker</strong> to provide a safe, nurturing environment where children can thrive!</p>\n<p><strong>What you’ll be doing:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Support and care for children in a safe environment</li>\n<li>Help build their confidence, independence, and life skills</li>\n<li>Work closely with a team to provide emotional and practical support</li>\n<li>Ensure every child feels valued and heard </li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>What we’re looking for:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>A caring and empathetic nature</li>\n<li>Experience working with children and young people with complex and mental health needs</li>\n<li>Resilience, patience, and a positive attitude</li>\n<li>A passion for making a difference in young lives </li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Why work for us?</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Supportive and friendly staff team</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Ongoing development and training including the opportunity to gain a level 3 diploma in Residential Childcare (plus £1000 bonus if completed within 12 months!)</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>A rewarding role where no two days are the same and you’ll make a real impact!</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We value your hard work and dedication, and we’re committed to ensuring you feel supported, both professionally and personally so that you are in the best position to make the most impact for the children in our care.\n</p>\n<p>When you join Kedleston Group, you can be certain that your work will have purpose and meaning. You can also expect a supportive environment which enables you to excel in your role and grow in your career.</p>\n<p>You will have access to an attractive benefits package including;</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Access to health and well-being programmes, including a free and confidential 24/7 helpline and counselling service</li>\n<li>Discounts on retail, travel, and leisure through our benefits platform</li>\n<li>Cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Generous life cover</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Who are we?</strong></p>\n<p>Our home specialises in supporting children and young people who have Social Emotional Behavioural difficulties, Mental Health difficulties and additional needs/difficulties including Attachment disorders, Trauma, Mild to Moderate Autism, ADHD, ODD, Conduct disorder, eating Disorders, Anxiety disorders, sleep disorders, mood disorders, gender identity disorder, adjustment disorder, self-harm, ligature amongst other difficulties. We support our children to access appropriate education provision, be this mainstream or otherwise up until the completion of their GCSE years and beyond in to further education, apprenticeships, training, or employment.</p>\n<p>Our home in Staines is part of Kedleston Group. We specialise in providing specialist education and care for children aged 7-19 with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). These include autistic spectrum condition (ASC), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and social emotional and mental health needs (SEMH).</p>\n<p>We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and we expect all colleagues to share this commitment. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.\n</p>\n<p>We are a disability confident committed and equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.\n</p>\n<p>Care1001</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£14.98 (unqualified) - £15.86 (qualified) per hour","publishDate":"2025-06-02T04:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-07-04T21:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/ec65d913-557c-4395-91dd-22ed45715395.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"8a59725d-3b7c-44a5-984f-564657b0c096","title":"Positive Engagement Worker (Female)","employer":"Social Interest Group","department":"","location":"17 Meadow View Road","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Job Title: </strong>Positive Engagement Worker</p>\n<p><strong>Location:</strong> Based in Croydon, CR0 1EB, you will be based across multiple properties in the area, including a female only service</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, you may also be required to work weekends and bank holidays as per service requirements.</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>This is one of two roles, if you do not meet the requirement as above, we have another role available under Job ID 275172 which will not be based within the women's only service.</p>\n<p><strong>About the role</strong></p>\n<p>We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Positive Engagement Worker to join our team based in Croydon which aims to deliver residential based support to people referred by South London and Maudsley Trust (SLaM). Our residents are referred to gain support with their Mental Health and other multiple complex needs. Our aim is to support them and help them prepare for independent living, whilst managing their individual risks. You will be at the heart of providing person centred support in a tailored way, to help our residents improve their quality of life, and achieve their personal goals through providing flexible support. </p>\n<p>In this role, you will be at the centre of researching, sourcing, and providing various opportunities for our residents. This can include partnering with external employers for employment opportunities, liaising with colleges for courses and upskilling opportunities, or community based projects which residents can get involved in. The role is dynamic and you can put your own ideas forward to bring new ideas to the team to help support our residents have access to wider resources. You will work closely with the rest of the care and support teams to enhance the opportunities available to our residents. </p>\n<p>You will work directly with our residents to support them to overcome their personal barriers and challenges to achieve positive outcomes. You will do this through one to one support sessions, group sessions and activities, and general support with their daily living.</p>\n<p>The role further includes:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Plan and deliver various activities which includes within the service and outside in the local community to help gain a sense of community and belonging. 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You will have an adaptable and flexible approach to helping others, with an understanding that each individual has different levels and types of support needs. </p>\n<p>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 helping others. 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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":"2025-05-30T16:27:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-29T16:27:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/5a3dcf93-e8f7-4028-819f-0a291ffea034.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"5291ba80-dcc8-4522-8e92-7dc6b8228cd5","title":"Community Safety Officer","employer":"Runnymede Borough Council","department":"","location":"Runnymede Borough Council. 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You will also possess excellent communication skills both verbal and written as the role will require the development of close working relationships with internal and external stakeholders including the Police.</p>\n<p>You will need to be able to work with members of the public in resolving challenging situations, therefore experience of working in a customer facing environment is essential along with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to be flexible and diplomatic.</p>\n<p>The successful candidate will be required to represent the Council at relevant meetings so the ability to write and present reports utilising good and effective computer skills is essential. 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A commitment to providing high standards of customer service, with the skill and discipline to deliver this across a varied workload and to work to deadlines are essential.</p>\n<p>We are looking for a positive, supportive, flexible and innovative person that can engage well with households experiencing financial difficulties. You will be a colleague with an outstanding commitment and enthusiasm in supporting our most vulnerable residents. </p>\n<p>You will have detailed knowledge of the benefits system including Universal Credit and experience of working in a busy front-line service.   You will provide comprehensive money support to households with a range of circumstances. You will meet with clients, assess their circumstances, and identify their options. You will work collaboratively with other partners including internal teams, domestic abuse support services, landlords, DWP, other relevant stakeholders.</p>\n<p>The role is largely Town Hall based at our modern offices in Reigate as well as visiting residents in the borough.  Some hybrid working, if agreed with the Senior Money Support Officer. </p>\n<p><strong>Staff Benefits</strong><br>In exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasm, we will offer support in continuing your personal and career development, in addition to providing a wide range of employment linked benefits. <br>We will provide you with: </p>\n<p>- Competitive annual leave<br>- An inclusive and social working environment<br>- Staff wellbeing activities <br>- Staff Network Groups<br>- Hybrid working<br>- Training and career development<br>- Modern offices in Reigate town centre<br>- Contribution of 15% towards the LGPS pension scheme<br>- Access to a reduced annual ‘Better’ leisure centre membership<br>- Discounts for local and high street stores<br>- A cycle lease scheme through salary sacrifice <br>- Flexible working </p>\n<p><strong>Additional Information</strong><br>For an informal discussion about the role, please call Jemma Rowe and Senior Money Support Officer on 01737 276129/07974325285.</p>\n<p>We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, supporting the guaranteed interview scheme for disabled and ex-armed forces candidates, who meet the essential criteria for the role.</p>\n<p><strong>Closing date: Wednesday 18/06/25</strong><br><strong>Interview date: Wednesday 25/06/25</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Values and Behaviours</strong><br>Our great working environment and the values and behaviours of every individual and team in the Council, help to evolve the culture of our organisation to become more commercial, innovative and embracing of change. Successful applicants to our career opportunities will be able to demonstrate they share the values and behaviours we seek in our organisation.<br> </p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£30,000 - £34,999","publishDate":"2025-05-30T11:42:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-18T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/b3b4a4ad-2bee-4ff2-934d-21f84c9b8798.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f211db19-d5b2-4ab3-b02c-81db5abfca81","title":"Specialist Support Worker - Care Leavers","employer":"London Borough of Sutton","department":"","location":"Sutton","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>About the Borough</strong></p><p>In Sutton, there is much for us to be proud of both as a council and as a borough. This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ. </p><p>Looking ahead, there are plans for the delivery of new homes and new schools and the London Cancer Hub is being developed, while the Council is also seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment.</p><p>All of this demonstrates a good track record and an authority that is ambitious and set to deliver more improvements for the borough. We've set out our vision for the future of Sutton in our corporate plan - Ambitious for Sutton. This strategic plan will shape the outcomes we achieve, the services we provide, and the impact we have on residents, to make Sutton a great place to live, work and raise a family.</p><p>Situated in Zone 5, Sutton is less than 30 minutes by train from central London, and south and south west London are easily accessible by public transport. There are 10 train stations which serve key neighbourhoods within the borough providing direct connections to London Victoria, London Bridge, London Blackfriars and St Pancras International. Sutton also has direct rail connections with Epsom, Dorking, Guildford and Horsham, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and West Croydon for the London Overground. There’s also an extensive road network which provides close and easy access to the M25 and M23.</p><p><strong>About the Service and Team</strong></p>As a Specialist Support Worker (Personal Advisor) within the Children Looked After and Leaving Care Team you will be responsible for supporting care leavers (aged 18+) and young people to transition into adulthood to be independent, safe and contributing members of society. Responding to safeguarding concerns, providing practical support like housing and educational support, signposting to other services such as mental health services, budgeting and health. As well as providing a listening ear to young people there are also statutory requirements such as completing pathway plans with young people, smart planning and needs assessments.<p><strong>About the Role and Our Ideal Candidate</strong></p><p>About Us  </p><p>Sutton’s Children Looked After and Leaving Care Service  progresses children in care into independence whilst keeping them safe and providing guidance and skills to navigate adulthood. A settled team with a positive culture located at The Quad which is to be used as pioneering hub around contextual safeguarding and innovative practice around work with adolescents. We have a fully supportive and restorative approach to both staff and families we work with. The Team are also leading innovative projects with fantastic engagement with young people who inform the service and who work closely with local organisations and businesses.</p><p>Following Ofsted's inspection of Sutton's Children's Service outcomes for children in care and care leavers was graded 'good'. </p><p>They found that \"Care leavers receive positive and timely practical help and guidance from their easy-to-reach PAs, who are based in The Quad. A variety of support, including advice on how to navigate the benefits systems, is available.\" </p><p>This is supported by ofsted rated 'outstanding' leadership.</p><p>\"Stability of leadership and strong aspirations to ‘get it right’ are key factors in their success. A strong culture of continuous learning and support to staff is bringing greater consistency of management oversight. Practitioners’ effective and authoritative practice leads to better outcomes for the majority of children. Most vulnerable children receive good help and effective care and protection that are making a difference to their lives.\"</p><p>About You  </p><p>We welcome applications from individuals with good report writing and communication skills and the ability to engage with a variety of service users and stakeholders at all levels. Experience of working with vulnerable young people and knowledge of statutory requirements, The Children’s Act, Children Leaving Care Act and the Children in Social Care Act. Candidates will need to be culturally sensitive, working with people from all walks of life including those who have English as a second language and unaccompanied asylum seeking young people. This role also requires the need to pick up on safeguarding concerns and understanding the limits of confidentiality, knowledge of development of young people, working in a restorative and trauma informed way. A driving Licence is desirable for this role.</p><p><strong>Our Offer to You</strong></p><p> Apps.</p><p>Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:</p><ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Car parking scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Application Process</strong></p><p>Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application.</p><p>To support our diversity agenda and reduce the risk of bias in our recruitment activities, our short listing process completely anonymises personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc. Our hiring managers review and short list applications based on the information provided as part of your application as to how well you meet the requirements and criteria for the role, as outlined in the job profile.</p><p>The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.</p><p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p><p>We pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen <a href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing\">here.</a> We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.</p><p>We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.</p><p>The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£37,068 - £43,299 (£45,510 unconsolidated maximum)","publishDate":"2025-05-29T16:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-15T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/f4496cd4-dcaf-497f-aa47-bebc2490926f.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"7414f314-53c5-4224-9976-97e82496ea82","title":"Meals at Home Driver","employer":"Runnymede Borough Council","department":"","location":"Chertsey Depot","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Part Time Meals at Home Driver - 15 hours per week including Weekends & Bank Holidays </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Annual Salary £9,550 to £9,836 for 15 hours per week plus £20 allowance per shift at weekends (FTE £23,557 - £24,264)</strong></p>\n<p><strong>About the Role</strong></p>\n<p>Now more than ever, providing support to the most vulnerable within our community is a key challenge for the Community Services Partnership of Runnymede & Surrey Heath Borough Councils, as we work to support residents to continue to live independently at home.  One of the core Community Services provided is our Meals at Home service, delivering a hot lunch time meal and cold tea pack for evenings, to some of the most vulnerable residents of our communities, seven days a week.</p>\n<p>We are looking for a committed, reliable and flexible person to join our team, delivering meals to elderly, vulnerable and frail residents of our community.</p>\n<p><strong>About You</strong></p>\n<p>You will need to have a full driving licence and able to deliver up to 40 meals per shift, requiring entering and exiting the vehicle on multiple occasions, negotiating flights of stairs etc. within a short space of time.  You will need to be able to communicate clearly with customers and be clear in information you are providing.  In addition, you will act as the eyes and ears for family members and others, checking on the welfare of customers and reporting any noticeable changes or concerns to your supervisor. </p>\n<p>Working both as part of a small team and independently when delivering meals, you will need to have a positive, friendly approach, as well as being able to show understanding and empathy to the needs and concerns of those who you support from providing meals.</p>\n<p>If you would like further information on this highly rewarding role, please contact the Meals at Home office on 01276 707659.</p>\n<p><strong>About Runnymede</strong></p>\n<p>Runnymede is an ambitious, passionate, and progressive council with a forward thinking attitude and award-winning departments. 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If it is difficult for you to apply online, please contact Human Resources at <a href=\"http://www.surreyjobs.info/vacancies/521344/external_links?index=0\">humanresources@runnymede.gov.uk</a> or on 01932 425527 who will be able to assist you.</p>\n<p><strong>Closing date:</strong> 10 June 2025</p>\n<p><strong>Interview date(s):</strong> week commencing 15 June 2025</p>\n<p>If you do not hear from us within two weeks from the closing date you have not been successful on this occasion. Thank you for considering Runnymede Borough Council.</p>\n<p><em> </em><em>Runnymede Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults with care support needs and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You may be requested to present your identification at the interview stage and there will be several checks conducted during the onboarding process inclusive of an enhanced DBS check for specified roles.</em></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Annual Salary £9,550 to £9,836 for 15 hours per week plus £20 allowance per shift at weekends","publishDate":"2025-05-29T10:19:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-10T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/46db5a5a-4f6e-4136-a253-2db1b61552a3.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"696381ea-569d-4823-b731-5c818125e5f8","title":"Meals at Home Driver","employer":"Runnymede Borough Council","department":"","location":"Chertsey Depot","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Part Time Meals at Home Driver - 20 hours per week</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Annual Salary £12,734 to £13,115 for 20 hours per week plus £20 allowance per shift at weekends (FTE £23,557 - £24,264)</strong></p>\n<p><strong>About the Role</strong></p>\n<p>Now more than ever, providing support to the most vulnerable within our community is a key challenge for the Community Services Partnership of Runnymede & Surrey Heath Borough Councils, as we work to support residents to continue to live independently at home.  One of the core Community Services provided is our Meals at Home service, delivering a hot lunch time meal and cold tea pack for evenings, to some of the most vulnerable residents of our communities, seven days a week.</p>\n<p>We are looking for a committed, reliable and flexible person to join our team, delivering meals to elderly, vulnerable and frail residents of our community.</p>\n<p><strong>About You</strong></p>\n<p>You will need to have a full driving licence and able to deliver up to 40 meals per shift, requiring entering and exiting the vehicle on multiple occasions, negotiating flights of stairs etc. within a short space of time.  You will need to be able to communicate clearly with customers and be clear in information you are providing.  In addition, you will act as the eyes and ears for family members and others, checking on the welfare of customers and reporting any noticeable changes or concerns to your supervisor. </p>\n<p>Working both as part of a small team and independently when delivering meals, you will need to have a positive, friendly approach, as well as being able to show understanding and empathy to the needs and concerns of those who you support from providing meals.</p>\n<p>If you would like further information on this highly rewarding role, please contact the Meals at Home office on 01276 707659.</p>\n<p><strong>About Runnymede</strong></p>\n<p>Runnymede is an ambitious, passionate, and progressive council with a forward thinking attitude and award-winning departments. As a Borough Council, we are committed to our four core values and goals which we demonstrate through our ongoing policies and projects.  We are always keen to improve our services and welcome innovative and proactive individuals who are open minded and have a positive approach in supporting our vision.</p>\n<p>In addition to a competitive salary, Runnymede Borough Council offers:<em> </em></p>\n<ul>\n<li>28 Days annual leave, plus 8 days bank holidays and 1 extra day at Christmas</li>\n<li>Excellent Pension Scheme, including access to an Additional Voluntary Contributions</li>\n<li>Training and development opportunities</li>\n<li>Payment of one professional membership per annum</li>\n<li>Cycle to work + further related discounts</li>\n<li>Season ticket loan</li>\n<li>UK Healthcare plan after 1 years’ service</li>\n<li>Dental insurance plan after 3 years’ service</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>How to apply </strong></p>\n<p>To apply please use the apply link below. </p>\n<p>Full information, including the Job Description, Person Specification and other details about Runnymede Borough Council, is available in the Extra Information section.</p>\n<p>Please ensure you complete all sections on the online form and evidence how you meet the requirements of the role in your personal statement. </p>\n<p>We are passionate about building an inclusive and diverse workforce and we welcome applications from candidates with a variety of backgrounds, skills and abilities. If it is difficult for you to apply online, please contact Human Resources at <a href=\"http://www.surreyjobs.info/vacancies/520232/external_links?index=0\">humanresources@runnymede.gov.uk</a> or on 01932 425527 who will be able to assist you.</p>\n<p><strong>Closing date:</strong> 10 June 2025</p>\n<p><strong>Interview date(s):</strong> week commencing 15 June 2025</p>\n<p>If you do not hear from us within two weeks from the closing date you have not been successful on this occasion. Thank you for considering Runnymede Borough Council.</p>\n<p><em> </em><em>Runnymede Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults with care support needs and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You may be requested to present your identification at the interview stage and there will be several checks conducted during the onboarding process inclusive of an enhanced DBS check for specified roles.</em></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Annual Salary £12,734 to £13,115 for 20 hours per week plus £20 allowance per shift at weekends","publishDate":"2025-05-29T09:46:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-10T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/570cedbc-0839-45a4-a711-d7487b94b558.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"20785d14-f65b-4e8c-8e97-2aafc45154d3","title":"Corporate Head of Mental Health, DoLS & Learning Disabilities","employer":"Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames","department":"","location":"Kingston, Other","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>About the Borough</strong></p><p>This special place in South West London between the capital and the country has been a Royal borough longer than anywhere else - it is where the first kings of England were crowned.</p><p>Today it is a vibrant and diverse borough, with a long history and strong cultural and community heritage. Kingston's riverside location, fantastic retail offer, historic market place and church, parks and gardens all make Kingston town centre the vibrant space it is, and each of our district town centres (Surbiton, New Malden, Tolworth and Chessington) have something unique to offer.</p><p>Situated in Zone 6, Kingston is among the best-connected town centres in London – with direct train links from Kingston and Surbiton stations to Clapham Junction and London Waterloo, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and Tramlink.</p><p>Kingston’s people are innovative and entrepreneurial, and have a strong sense of community pride. The borough has been home to great industry and creativity for many years, reflected in assets such as the Rose Theatre, the International Youth Arts Festival and Kingston University, which boasts more new graduate business start-ups than any other.</p><p>We have seen tremendous generosity and compassion within our communities, particularly in response to COVID-19, which is a demonstration of Kingston’s key strength. The council offers a strong level of support to vulnerable groups and those who need additional support, which has also increased significantly as a result of the pandemic. Like most places, the average age of our population is rising as more people are living longer, so we are working closely with residents to help them maintain their independence and further improve the cost effectiveness of our service to meet the ongoing rise in demand.</p><p>Kingston is home to people from diverse and interesting cultures and backgrounds, which helps to create the rich sense of community shared across the borough. In particular, Kingston has a large Sri Lankan Tamil community and is home to more people from Korea than any other part of the UK.</p><p><strong>About the Service and Team</strong></p><p>The Mental Health, DoLS and Learning Disability Team are social care teams and work closely in partnership with South West London & St Georges Mental Health Trust and Your Healthcare, community health services provider. </p><ul></ul><br><p><strong>About the Role and Our Ideal Candidate</strong></p><p>As a Corporate Head of Service, you will be key to achieving our ambitions. This role requires you to thrive in a networked organisation, providing strong operational leadership within a strategic context. Reporting to the Director for ASC Operations, you will be directly responsible for Mental Health, DoLS, and Learning Disabilities services.</p><p>The role has two main areas of focus:</p><ul>\n<li>Corporate leadership, contributing to the council’s transformation.</li>\n<li>Functional leadership for services, resources, and people.</li>\n</ul><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><p>You will provide inspirational and constructive leadership to the service, ensuring high performance and facilitating change. This includes:</p><ul>\n<li>Overseeing statutory responsibilities for the Mental Health Act, including the AMHP service.</li>\n<li>Delivery of key duties under the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005.</li>\n<li>Influencing commissioning for best outcomes and value for money.</li>\n<li>Managing service performance and ensuring the best use of financial resources.</li>\n<li>Building strong partnerships across sectors.</li>\n<li>Championing modern working practices and digital processes.</li>\n<li>Transforming culture to support asset strength-based conversations that promote wellbeing and independence.</li>\n<li>Transforming the relationship with residents to focus on resilience.</li>\n<li>Driving innovative demand management programmes, especially stepping down from residential to community provision.</li>\n<li>Leading and developing operational services for high-quality practice standards.</li>\n<li>Developing integrated approaches with partners.</li>\n<li>Managing and accurately projecting budgetary commitments.</li>\n<li>Championing prevention, early intervention, and independence. </li>\n<li>Effective strategic leadership. </li>\n</ul><br><p>You will need to:</p><ul>\n<li>Adapt to the Council’s transformational and leadership approach.</li>\n<li>Possess exceptional leadership skills.</li>\n<li>Question conventional thinking and keep an eye on the bigger picture.</li>\n<li>Display commercial confidence and strong financial management skills</li>\n<li>Be politically astute with the ability to build credibility and impact quickly</li>\n<li>Role model agility and adaptability.</li>\n<li>Have significant experience and a proven track record in leading Adult Social Care services in mental health and learning disability.</li>\n<li>Hold a professional social work qualification with at least 5 years of post-qualification experience.</li>\n<li>Demonstrate commitment to personal and professional development</li>\n<li>Exhibit a high level of innovation and creativity.</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Our Offer to You</strong></p><p>As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.</p><p>In addition we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff supported by our IT infrastructure, Google Chromebooks and Google Apps, which have acted as a key enabler for collaborative and streamlined working. We operate hybrid working, a flexible working model which allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. It enables staff to achieve a work life balance whilst still meeting the needs of the organisation.</p><p>Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:</p><ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li>\n<li>Flexible and agile working arrangements</li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Application Process</strong></p><p>Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application.<br><br>The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. </p><p>We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) so all personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc is completely anonymised during the shortlisting process. Our hiring managers review applications based on the knowledge, skills and experience demonstrated in your application, and how well these match the job profile. Our HR Shared Service with Sutton Council was recently recognised nationally for having the ‘Best Inclusion and Diversity Programme’ at the PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards 2023, something that we’re incredibly proud of.</p><p>Hiring managers are encouraged to ensure that their interview panel is diverse, and representative of a range of protected characteristics, to help remove unconscious bias and ensure candidates are treated fairly during the selection process. Some characteristics may not be obvious, but our panels are diverse wherever possible. We have a number of measures in place to inform and support our approach, including mandatory EDI and unconscious bias training for all staff, safer recruitment training for diverse panel members, engaging with our staff networks and encouraging allyship. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce.</p><p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p><p>We are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough. Our aim is to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and staff feel a sense of belonging. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce.</p><p>As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to thinking differently about disability and taking action to improve how we recruit, retain and develop disabled people. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role.</p><p>We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.</p><p>We are an accredited London Living Wage Employer and this means that everyone working at the Royal Borough of Kingston, regardless of whether they are permanent employees or third-party contractors and suppliers receive the London Living Wage. The real Living Wage is higher than the government’s minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay that is based on the actual cost of living.</p><p>The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£70,152 - £76,665","publishDate":"2025-05-28T14:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-22T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/0856b098-9b6b-40e0-86c9-951ccaca4e27.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a0c004c6-d8f5-4714-90b7-4003e7040a01","title":"Food and Safety Lead Officer","employer":"London Borough of Merton","department":"","location":"Merton","locationType":2,"description":"<p>The Regulatory Services Partnership (RSP) hosted by Merton Council is one of the largest Environmental Health Services in London, with the Food and Safety Team responsible for overseeing in the region of 6,000 food businesses in Merton, Richmond and Wandsworth. 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You will be highly motivated, with a flexible approach and an eagerness to develop existing competencies as well as attaining new skills.</p>\n<p>Whilst our administrative base in in London Borough of Merton, we operate hybrid working and provide touchdown points in all boroughs. </p>\n<p>If you’re looking for a chance to make a difference, alongside an excellent benefits package, then this could be the place for you.</p>\n<p>Working as part of a busy team, it will be your responsibility, in conjunction with the other Leads and the Team Manager, to ensure that the team delivers and meets its statutory obligations, performance standards and service delivery plans.</p>\n<p>You will be the technical lead in all food and health and safety matters including food hygiene and standards inspections, food complaints, investigation of accidents and communicable diseases You will use your professional and technical knowledge and expertise to support other officers within the team, leading by example. </p>\n<p>You must be a suitably qualified Environmental Health Professional (EHRB or CIEH Registered Environmental Health Practitioner or equivalent) with significant post-qualification, experience in food safety and health and safety enforcement. Ideally you will hold a higher level health and safety qualification, such as a NEBOSH diploma and/or have substantial health and safety enforcement experience.</p>\n<p><strong>What we offer:</strong></p>\n<p>Merton Council offers a competitive salary and membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, excellent holiday entitlement and flexible working along with essential car user allowance and mileage scheme for officers using their car for work.</p>\n<p>Please see our why work for us page on our website for more information about a great range of benefits that go beyond salary and offer flexibility to suit you</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.merton.gov.uk/jobs/working-us#toc-family-friendly-policies-and-flexible-benefits\">Work for Merton : Working for us | Merton Council</a></p>\n<p>For an informal discussion about these posts please contact Laura Aston (Food and Safety Manager) on 020 8288 5670</p>\n<p><strong>Closing date for all applications is 17th June 2025</strong></p>\n<p><strong> </strong><strong>However, please note applications will be reviewed on receipt and candidates may be called in before the closing date if they meet the criteria</strong></p>","shortDescription":"<p>Join Regulatory Services Partnership (RSP) as a Food and Health &amp; Safety Officer in London boroughs; EHRB or equivalent required.</p>","salaryDescription":"ME15 - £52,584 to £56,646 per annum","publishDate":"2025-05-27T14:28:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-17T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/c2e65d8d-2292-4426-b62d-13b1d6c82a14.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":true},{"id":"e5222c4d-c3ea-4439-bb44-3aa02842c51a","title":"Homeless Prevention and Relief Officer","employer":"Reigate & Banstead Borough Council","department":"","location":"Town Hall, Reigate","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>Homeless Prevention & Relief Officer</strong><br>Reigate & Banstead Borough Council<br><strong>Location:</strong> Town Hall, Reigate<br><strong>Salary: </strong> £35,820 - £41,925 per annum, dependent on experience<br><strong>Basis:</strong> Permanent   Full time - 36 hours per week<br><strong>     </strong><br><strong>About the Role</strong></p>\n<p><br>In this fast paced and exciting role, you will make a difference for our residents who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and in housing need. Our Homeless Prevention & Relief Officers are on the frontline in proactively working with households facing homelessness to sustain their accommodation where possible or assist with securing alternative accommodation.</p>\n<p>You will be responsible for managing your own caseload and providing excellent customer service to our residents. You will carry out detailed case work investigations and issue statutory decision letters in line with current homeless legislation. You will support our most vulnerable residents at a time of crisis, working with and empowering them to resolve their threat of homelessness. You will be responsible for covering daily operational duties, including town hall cover, assisting with housing advice emails, triage phone line and any other duties and town hall cover on a rota basis. </p>\n<p>You will be working with a friendly, supportive, positive and diverse housing team.  We will provide you with a wealth of training opportunities. At Reigate & Banstead we work in partnership with professionals where we aim to prevent homelessness at the earliest opportunity. </p>\n<p>The work is fast paced, and no two days are the same. We are proud to be an innovative and forward-thinking team who constantly strive to develop best practice to support residents. </p>\n<p><br><strong>About the Person</strong></p>\n<p><br>You must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, be an outstanding team player and be able to work on your own initiative. A commitment to providing high standards of customer service, with the skill and discipline to deliver this across a varied workload and to work to deadlines are essential.</p>\n<p>We are looking for a positive, supportive, flexible and innovative person that can engage well with households experiencing housing need. You will be a colleague with an outstanding commitment and enthusiasm in supporting our most vulnerable residents. </p>\n<p>You will have detailed knowledge of Part VII Housing Act 1996 (as amended) and experience of working in a busy front line housing service.   You will provide comprehensive housing advice to households with a range of circumstances. You will interview clients, assess their circumstances, decide what statutory duties may be owed, and identify their housing options. You will work collaboratively with other partners including housing associations, domestic abuse support services, private landlords, police, social services, substance treatment agencies and other relevant stakeholders.</p>\n<p>The role is largely Town Hall based at our modern offices in Reigate as well as visiting residents in the borough.  Some hybrid working, if agreed with the Homeless Relief Team Leader. </p>\n<p>Ideally applicants will be familiar with relevant legislation, the benefits system and will have experience of working in a role providing housing advice and/or tenancy support.</p>\n<p><strong>Staff Benefits</strong></p>\n<p><br>In exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasm, we will offer support in continuing your personal and career development, in addition to providing a wide range of employment linked benefits. <br>We will provide you with: </p>\n<p><br>- Competitive annual leave<br>- An inclusive and social working environment<br>- Staff wellbeing activities <br>- Staff Network Groups<br>- Hybrid working<br>- Training and career development<br>- Modern offices in Reigate town centre<br>- Contribution of 15% towards the LGPS pension scheme<br>- Access to a reduced annual ‘Better’ leisure centre membership<br>- Discounts for local and high street stores<br>- A cycle lease scheme through salary sacrifice <br>- Flexible working </p>\n<p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p>\n<p><br>For an informal discussion about the role, please call Trevor Woolvet, Housing Needs Manager on 01737 276368.</p>\n<p>We are proud to support the guaranteed interview schemes for those meeting the essential criteria for the role, under the Disability Confident employer scheme for disabled candidates, and the ‘Veteran’s scheme’ for ex-armed forces candidates.  </p>\n<p><strong>Closing date: Friday 20 June 2025</strong><br><strong>Interview date: 16 & 17 July 2025</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Values and Behaviours</strong></p>\n<p><br>Our great working environment and the values and behaviours of every individual and team in the Council, help to evolve the culture of our organisation to become more commercial, innovative and embracing of change. Successful applicants to our career opportunities will be able to demonstrate they share the values and behaviours we seek in our organisation.<br> <br><br></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£35,820 - £41,925","publishDate":"2025-05-27T10:23:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-22T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/d8560d3b-d4f3-486f-a9c8-460e7b98435f.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"1de2e477-818c-485b-9411-41a96623e209","title":"Child Protection Chair - Children Social Care","employer":"London Borough of Sutton","department":"","location":"Sutton","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>About the Borough</strong></p><p>In Sutton, there is much for us to be proud of both as a council and as a borough. This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ. </p><p>Looking ahead, there are plans for the delivery of new homes and new schools and the London Cancer Hub is being developed, while the Council is also seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment.</p><p>All of this demonstrates a good track record and an authority that is ambitious and set to deliver more improvements for the borough. We've set out our vision for the future of Sutton in our corporate plan - Ambitious for Sutton. This strategic plan will shape the outcomes we achieve, the services we provide, and the impact we have on residents, to make Sutton a great place to live, work and raise a family.</p><p>Situated in Zone 5, Sutton is less than 30 minutes by train from central London, and south and south west London are easily accessible by public transport. There are 10 train stations which serve key neighbourhoods within the borough providing direct connections to London Victoria, London Bridge, London Blackfriars and St Pancras International. Sutton also has direct rail connections with Epsom, Dorking, Guildford and Horsham, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and West Croydon for the London Overground. There’s also an extensive road network which provides close and easy access to the M25 and M23.</p><p><strong>About the Service and Team</strong></p><p>The London Borough of Sutton “is uncompromising in its focus on improving quality of frontline social work” – Ofsted</p><p>London Borough of Sutton works closely with Kingston University and regional partners as part of the Developing Together Social Work Teaching Partnership (SWTP). The partnership offers staff a wide range of pre and post qualifying education opportunities to promote continuous learning and development. This includes staff being encouraged to support the practice education of Social Work students and those in the assessed and supported year in employment (ASYE). Staff are also given the opportunity to attend conferences, workshops and have access to research and practice resources to support their ongoing professional development.</p><p>Children's Social Care is going through an important change to meet the growing needs of the children and families we support. We are making many improvements to ensure that care for children is better and to create positive working environments for our staff. With committed leaders and experienced managers, we are bringing fresh ideas to our work and are helping to make real improvements in how we support children and families. Our aim is to provide high-quality care that helps children thrive while also creating an inclusive, diverse, and supportive environment for our staff to develop their careers.</p><p><strong>About the Role and Our Ideal Candidate</strong></p><p>Join Children Social Care as a Child Protection (CP) Chair on a 12 months fixed term contract and enjoy a Golden Hello along with a Recruitment and Retention Bonus, outlined as follows:</p><ul>\n<li>£1,000 paid with your first month's salary</li>\n<li>£1,000 for your first completed year of service</li>\n<li>£2,000 for your second completed year of service</li>\n<li>£3,000 for your third completed year of service and each year thereafter</li>\n</ul><p>With a total salary package of up to £62,620 (subject to pay scale), inclusive of bonuses and benefits, this is an excellent opportunity to elevate your career in social care.</p><ul>\n<li>Are you passionate about protecting children, and working with their families to make sustained change?</li>\n<li>Could you support families, agencies and social workers,  to make creative plans that focus on individual needs and keep children safe? </li>\n<li>Are you an experienced Social Worker, with management experience, looking for a new challenge?<strong><em> </em></strong>\n</li>\n</ul><p>We have an exciting opportunity to join us as a Child Protection Chair within Children Social Care at the London Borough of Sutton. Our objective is to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the children and young people in our community<strong>. </strong>Reporting to the Senior Safeguarding Chair, your responsibilities as a Child Protection Chair will include:</p><ul>\n<li>To lead and facilitate child protection conferences, ensuring that the best interests of children are at the forefront of all discussion.</li>\n<li>Improving the protection of children by developing outcome-focussed, multi agency child protection plans, within a tight timeframe.</li>\n<li>Monitor and review progress on child protection plans, providing guidance and support to involved parties.</li>\n<li>Provide training and support to staff and agencies on child protection processes and procedures.</li>\n<li>Stay updated on current legislation, best practices, and research in child protection and safeguarding.</li>\n</ul><p>You will work as part of a small team of Child Protection Chairs, where your skills in analysing complex information alongside the ability to communicate with both families and agencies, will support the service to deliver our statutory objectives. CP Chairs work collaboratively with social workers, educators, health professionals, and other stakeholders to develop comprehensive safety plans. Your knowledge and experience of  social work, safeguarding and restorative practice, will be essential to enable and encourage a strength based approach to delivering our services. There will also be an expectation that you will provide cover for the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO). This will involve chairing meetings related to an allegation against a professional, in either their work or personal life.  </p><p>If you are an experienced Social Worker with management experience that is looking for a new challenge, we want to hear from you. You will join a supportive and experienced team and will enjoy opportunities for joint working and professional development. </p><p>For more information about the role and/or an informal conversation, view the Role Profile or contact Denise Walford, Senior CP Chair on denise.walford@sutton.gov.uk or Karen Wells, Safeguarding Manager on karen.walls@sutton.gov.uk</p><p>This role is a great opportunity for:</p><ul>\n<li>Experienced social workers with a strong background in child protection and line management , gained at Assistant /Team Manager level. If you are passionate about growing your career, this role is an opportunity that focuses on chairing and facilitating critical discussions that impact children's lives.  </li>\n<li>Current and Former Child Protection professionals who have significant experience in child welfare, social work, or safeguarding roles and are looking to take a leadership position in child protection within a Local Authority.</li>\n</ul><p>In addition, we would expect suitable candidates to fulfil the following competencies:</p><ul>\n<li>Be a qualified Social Worker with a relevant professional qualification in Social Work and registered with Social Work England</li>\n<li>Line management experience gained at Assistant or Team Manager level.</li>\n<li>Significant experience in child protection and safeguarding, with strong understanding of child protection legislation, local authority processes, and multi-agency collaboration.</li>\n<li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with families in a sensitive manner and make sound decisions in complex and challenging situations.</li>\n<li>Ability to work at Sutton Civic Offices up to 3 days a week</li>\n</ul><p>Our strong, accessible, and supportive management culture creates a positive team environment that promotes regular supervision and encourages continuous professional development for staff. Join us on this journey to create an environment where both the children in our care and our staff can thrive and succeed in their everyday lives.</p><p><strong>Our Offer to You</strong></p><p>As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.</p><p>In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week.</p><p>Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:</p><ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>General Council Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li>\n<li>Public Health Service Localised Flexi-time Scheme - accrual of up to 5 days per year </li>\n<li>Three volunteering days per year in Sutton</li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Car parking scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Application Process</strong></p><p>Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application.</p><p>To support our diversity agenda and reduce the risk of bias in our recruitment activities, our short listing process completely anonymises personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc. Our hiring managers review and short list applications based on the information provided as part of your application as to how well you meet the requirements and criteria for the role, as outlined in the job profile.</p><p>The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.</p><p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p><p>We pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen <a href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing\">here.</a> We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.</p><p>We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.</p><p>The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. 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We developed and built temporary accommodation for families, and purpose built supported accommodation for single homeless residents and continue to look for opportunities for permanent and temporary housing solutions. We have just launched our ambitious Homelessness & Rough Sleeping Strategy 2025-2030 which aims to end the use of bed and breakfast accommodation, promote independence and wellbeing, and maximise the use of the private rented sector for homelessness prevention and relief. We are working closely with partners to deliver innovative and appropriate options to facilitate discharge from hospital and prevent admissions.</p>\n<p>In addition to all this, the Council is embarking on an ambitious housing delivery programme to meet the housing needs of local residents, including a significant proportion of affordable homes.</p>\n<p>To support this work, we are looking for a new Strategic Lead for Housing. A large part of the role is to proactively engage with internal colleagues and external partners to enable affordable housing delivery. You will develop and lead the Council’s effective partnerships with Registered Providers and Homes England, as well as representing the housing service on internal development working groups in order to achieve this.</p>\n<p>Together with your solid understanding of the economic and social issues that affect housing supply and demand locally, you will have a proven track record and significant experience in strategy policy and preparation. You will be an expert in housing and homelessness legislation as you will need to translate guidance, best practice, and case law into understandable and workable solutions.</p>\n<p>You will be comfortable working with numbers and data in spreadsheets and databases and be able to translate the same into plain English for a variety of audiences. You will be able to use this data to not only drive business cases and funding bids, which will see new services commissioned in line with the Council’s strategic aims, but also to contract manage existing services. To do this effectively, you will need excellent ICT skills.</p>\n<p>You will lead a small but effective team which you will be expected to coach and support. You will also support the Team Manager, Housing Options to ensure the Council’s statutory homelessness service is run according to legislation, statutory guidance, case law and best practice.</p>\n<p>This is an exciting opportunity to make your mark in Spelthorne, and in doing so, support some of the most vulnerable residents in our community.</p>\n<p>This post is identified as a hybrid post supporting both office and home working in line with Spelthorne Borough Council’s policy. The post holder will be required to attend the office in line with a rota and any service requirements.</p>\n<p>The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for customer facing posts.  These posts fall within the scope of the Code of Practice on English language requirement for public sector workers.  The Council, therefore, has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. 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