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Support Worker - Lane End Road (£10,344pa)Make a Real Difference Every Day - Join Our Team at Lane End Road!We’re looking for acompassionate and enthusiastic Support Worker to join our friendly team at Lane End Road, a supported living service in High Wycombe. This is a part time role (15 hours per week), where you will be helping individuals with enduring mental health needs live independently in their own purpose-built accommodation.As part of a supportive team, you will:<ul>
<li>Provide tailored support to individuals in their own homes</li>
<li>Provide personal care with sensitivity and respect</li>
<li>Encourage life skills such as budgeting, shopping, cooking, and cleaning</li>
<li>Draft personalised support plans and risk assessments</li>
<li>Empower people to achieve their goals and live fulfilling lives</li>
</ul>About YouWe’re looking for people who are:<ul>
<li>
Caring, reliable, and proactive, with a genuine desire to help others</li>
<li>Able to communicate effectively and adapt to different needs</li>
<li>Comfortable working shifts, including weekends and bank holidays</li>
<li>Committed to equality, diversity, and person-centred support</li>
<li>Experienced in a similar role</li>
</ul>Additionally, you will also be able to:<ul>
<li>Work shifts as part of a rota system which will include weekend and bank holiday working</li>
<li>Perform at least one sleep in per week as part of your shift (allowance of £52.78 paid)</li>
<li>Work as part of a team to deliver an excellent service to the people we support</li>
<li>Be flexible in your approach to work and demonstrate resilience in a challenging, but rewarding environment</li>
<li>Have a commitment to equality and diversity and take a positive approach to supporting people with mental disabilities</li>
</ul>It is essential that you are happy to do sleep-ins (minimum one per week).Hightown Benefits:<ul>
<li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year (pro rata), including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li>
<li>£10,344pa for a 15-hour contract</li>
<li>We make sleep in payments of at least £52.78 (in addition to your basic pay)</li>
<li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li>
<li>Fully paid DBS</li>
<li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li>
<li>Monthly attendance bonus and annual salary and cost of living review</li>
<li>Ongoing professional development and training to help you deliver outstanding support</li>
<li>Employee assistance helpline</li>
</ul>Please note that we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on an ongoing basis and therefore we may close the vacancy early. Interested applicants are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure they are consideredAppointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference and medical checks.We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer.

Hightown Housing Association

Support Worker

Job Title: Domestic Violence Victim Worker Starting Salary: £34,433 progressing to £37,280 pa per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37.0 Location: Hemel Hempstead Contract Type:&nbsp;Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>We are recruiting for a Domestic Abuse Practitioner to be part of our existing Family Safeguarding Service.The Family Safeguarding Model is a framework which has been highlighted as a beacon of best practice in the Government’s recent National Review into the tragic murders of Arthur Labinjo-Hughes and Star Hobson. The Family Safeguarding model centres around a multi-disciplinary team who are highly trained in Motivational Interviewing, a counselling approach that creates confidence in parents to change their behaviours that cause harm to their children. This is a proven approach that empowers parents to make meaningful changes and reduce harm to their children. It sets out to empower families, and their extended networks to help children achieve the best outcomes.This is a great opportunity to be part of a multi-disciplinary team which has parental mental health, substance misuse and domestic abuse specialists all working in one team, alongside children’s social workers and children’s practitioners.<h4>About the role</h4>Family is at the heart of our work in Hertfordshire and that includes supporting our highest risk families using the Family Safeguarding Approach. As a Domestic Abuse Practitioner you will play a vital role in supporting families and helping victims of domestic abuse and violence by delivers a programme of support. The programme helps victims learn about domestic abuse and how this impacts them, how it impacts children, how it impacts their parenting of children and to think about how they can be safe in relationships.This role works directly with victims of domestic abuse within families whose children are currently supported though a Child in Need or Child Protection Plans. You will use the Family Safeguarding Modules and your Motivational Interview Skills to undertake home visits and attend relevant multi-agency meetings to contribute to safeguarding plans that promote long term safety and wellbeing in the best interest of the families.<h4>About you</h4>We’re looking for someone compassionate, resilient, and committed to making a difference.You’ll bring:<ul><li>Knowledge and relevant experience of having worked with victims of domestic abuse in a previous or current role.</li><li>Build positive and respectful working relationships with a range of stakeholders and service users.</li><li>Have undertaken good quality and appropriate risk assessments of victims of domestic abuse which responded to their specific needs and protect them and their families from harm.</li><li>Up to date knowledge of housing, criminal, civil and welfare rights legislation relating to domestic abuse.</li><li>Ability to remain calm under pressure whilst discharging your duties.</li><li>To be non-judgemental, non-directive and maintain confidentiality of victims/survivors of domestic abuse.</li><li>Excellent communication skills including active listening skills and empathy.</li><li>Demonstrate good report writing, timeliness and resilience, professional curiosity, being creative as you carry out your duties.</li><li>A commitment to HCC's defined values and behaviours framework.</li><li>Have a driving license and car to use for work purposes.</li></ul>Why Join Us? This is a unique opportunity to be part of a multi-disciplinary team that includes specialists in parental mental health, substance misuse, and domestic abuse—working side-by-side with children’s social workers and practitioners. Together, we empower families and their support networks to achieve the best outcomes for children.This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC9 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Denise.Stafford@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Denise.Stafford@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: 11th SeptemberBenefits of working for us <h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.<h4>Additional information</h4>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Hertfordshire County Council

Domestic Violence Victim Worker

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £42,839 - £46,142 a year plus £5,500 market supplement and £963 essential car user allowance (subject to criteria) Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Permanent&nbsp;The Children with Disabilities (CWD) service offers a comprehensive service to children with significant learning disabilities, physical disabilities and life limiting health conditions. We put children, young people and their families at the heart of everything we do.Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, young people, and families? Do you thrive in complex, dynamic environments and bring experience, dedication, and compassion to your work? If so, we’d love to hear from you.In this pivotal role, you will work closely with children, young people, families, and multidisciplinary teams to provide vital support and protection for those with complex needs and risks. Your responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Conducting assessments, statutory visits, and parenting evaluations.</li><li>Planning and implementing tailored, multi-agency interventions.</li><li>Mentoring and coaching less experienced team members.</li><li>Collaborating with internal and external partners for joint casework.</li><li>Driving the development of best practices and procedures aligned with Social Work Professional Standards.</li><li>Supporting management in achieving key performance targets.</li></ul>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>To excel in this role, you will bring extensive post-qualification experience in social work, coupled with the ability to make sound professional judgments and effectively manage complex cases with minimal supervision.Your expertise in analysing situations, assessing intervention needs, and anticipating critical issues will be key to delivering impactful support.You should have a comprehensive understanding of legislation and statutory responsibilities within Children and Family Services, as well as a clear grasp of child development, family dynamics, and the unique challenges faced by vulnerable or disabled children.Additionally, your awareness of the effects of social deprivation and your ability to respond with empathy and professionalism will enable you to address the needs of those you support effectively.<h2>About us</h2>Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision&nbsp;– that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?<h2>Application process</h2>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.<h2>Additional information</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: <ul><li>From 25&nbsp;to 32&nbsp;days’ annual leave:&nbsp;linked to length of service and grade</li><li>Buying annual leave scheme:&nbsp;buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li><li>Career Pathways:&nbsp;step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li><li>Pension scheme:&nbsp;with generous employer contributions of up to&nbsp;20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li><li>Generous relocation package:&nbsp;up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme:&nbsp;a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li><li>Work/life balance:&nbsp;flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns</li><li>Training and support:&nbsp;unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li><li>Staff offers:&nbsp;includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li><li>Arriva Travel Club:&nbsp;great value savings on local bus travel</li><li>Friday Funday Socials -&nbsp;One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li></ul><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1457344&amp;ptId=11699" target="_blank">download: Senior Practitioner JD.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1457346&amp;ptId=11699" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Luton Borough Council

Senior Practitioner - Children with Disabilities

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £33,143 – £36,363 a year pro rata Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Fixed Term /&nbsp;Secondment until 31st March 2026Do you want to make a real difference in people’s lives? Are you passionate about empowering individuals, families, and carers to live well and achieve better outcomes? If so, Luton Council is looking for a dedicated and dynamic Support to Live Well Team Leader to join our forward-thinking Adult Social Care team.As a Team Leader, you will assist in managing a service that enables and supports people to lead a better everyday life. You will apply a strength-based approach embedded within our service delivery, focusing on improved outcomes, value for money, and making the best use of available resources.Your role will include:<ul><li>Ensuring compliance with all statutory and legal requirements within the regulatory framework</li><li>Supervising and leading the staff team to deliver high-quality services</li><li>Organising and supporting the day-to-day operations of the service</li><li>Driving quality improvement through robust quality control procedures</li></ul>This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively in an integrated, outcome-focused way, supporting older people and individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and behaviours that challenge.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Manage and support staff to ensure high standards of service delivery</li><li>Implement quality assurance measures to improve and maintain standards</li><li>Work collaboratively with partners, carers, and families to achieve the best outcomes</li><li>Embed a strengths-based, person-centred approach in all aspects of the service</li><li>Ensure statutory compliance and adherence to the Care Act and regulatory requirements</li></ul>This position is available as a secondment opportunity until 31st March 2026. If you are a permanent LBC employee, you must have written approval (an email will suffice) from your manager prior to applying and a copy will need to be submitted with your application. Please note: we will not be able to proceed with your application form without your manager’s permission.Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>To succeed in this role, you will bring:<ul><li>In-depth knowledge of the needs of older people and individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and challenging behaviours</li><li>Experience in managing and supervising staff within social care settings</li><li>Strong organisational skills with the ability to oversee daily operations effectively</li><li>Excellent communication and collaborative working skills</li><li>Ability to apply quality control and continuous improvement processes</li><li>A QCF/NVQ Level 3 in Social Care (or equivalent qualification)</li></ul>Why Join Us?At Luton Council, we are committed to supporting our community and our employees. We offer:<ul><li>A supportive and inclusive working environment</li><li>Opportunities for professional development and career progression</li><li>Flexible working arrangements and a healthy work-life balance</li></ul>Apply now and help us make a positive impact on the lives of Luton residents.This is a public facing role so you’ll need to show off your fluency in speaking and writing English<h2>About us</h2>Our ambitious&nbsp;Luton 2040 Vision&nbsp;– that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that&nbsp;reflects the diversity of our borough<h2>Application Process</h2>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority. On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received. <h2>Benefits</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: - From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade - Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave - Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area - Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant - Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility) - Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home - Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns - Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways - Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons - Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel<h2>How to apply</h2>We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out! Our ‘How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application:&nbsp;<a href="https://m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/Jobs_and_careers/recruitment/Pages/How-to-apply.aspx" target="_blank">How to apply</a><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1579782&amp;ptId=11703" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1585453&amp;ptId=11703" target="_blank">download: Support to Live Well Team Leader L6 JD&amp;PS.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Support To Live Well Team Leader

Job Title: Senior Caseworker Starting Salary: £38,220 progressing to £41,771 per annum&nbsp; Hours: 37 Location: Stevenage Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Adult Care Services<h4>About the team</h4>The Hertfordshire Home Improvement Agency (HHIA)&nbsp;is a dynamic and forward-thinking service dedicated to helping residents live safely and independently in their homes. By working in partnership across the county, we deliver high-quality home adaptations and improvements through the administration of the Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG), making a meaningful impact on people's lives.We’re thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for a&nbsp;Senior Caseworker&nbsp;to join our passionate and progressive team. This pivotal role is ideal for a highly motivated, well-organised individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to delivering outstanding customer service.<h4>About the role</h4>The purpose of this role is to ensure that caseworkers deliver high-quality, effective, and efficient services to all clients and customers, in line with established policies and procedures. As part of the management team, the postholder will play a key role in driving the service forward, supporting the delivery of business plan objectives, implementing strategic priorities, and fostering innovation and continuous improvement.<ul><li>Provide leadership, management, and support to a team of caseworkers across diverse service areas.</li><li>Oversee complex cases, offering expert guidance on safeguarding, risk management, and best practice.</li><li>Monitor team performance, conduct regular supervision, and champion staff development and training.</li><li>Build and maintain strong working relationships with external agencies, stakeholders, and service users.</li><li>Ensure full compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.</li><li>Drive service development, quality assurance, and continuous improvement initiatives.</li><li>Prepare reports, manage budgets, and contribute to funding applications as needed.</li><li>Promote and uphold a strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.</li></ul>HHIA will help you develop your career by providing development and support whatever your level of experience. This is an opportunity to be part of ‘one team’ coming together to develop even better ways of working, and an opportunity to step up into a new management role.<h4>About you</h4>Essential<ul><li>Strong communication skills to liaise with internal and external partners</li><li>experience of working with older people and/or people with disabilities</li><li>Experience of advice-giving work</li><li>Experience of delivering face to face advice and support</li><li>Understanding of financial assessment</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Being Trusted Assessor trained would be desirable</li><li>General education to GCSE standard to include English and Maths at C grade or above</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC10 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Sabrina.kelly@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Sabrina.kelly@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: 17 September 2025Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Senior Caseworker

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £42,839 - £46,142 a year plus £5,500 market supplement and £963 essential car user allowance (subject to criteria) Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Permanent&nbsp;Are you an experienced social worker looking to take the next step in your career? Do you thrive in complex situations, value collaboration, and have a passion for leading best practices in children’s services? If so, we invite you to join our dynamic and dedicated Children Looked After team as a Senior PractitionerIn this vital position, you will work closely with children, young people and their families to provide high-quality support and protection, particularly for those facing complex challenges and risks. You will also contribute to developing and shaping our practice, mentoring colleagues and supporting service improvement initiatives.Key responsibilities include:<ul><li>Carrying out in-depth assessments, statutory visits, parenting assessments, and planning multi-agency interventions.</li><li>Working in partnership with internal teams and external agencies to develop and deliver holistic, child-centred support plans.</li><li>Supporting the development of procedures and practices aligned with Social Work Professional Standards.</li><li>Mentoring and coaching less experienced social workers to build skill and confidence across the team.</li><li>Leading joint casework and multi-disciplinary meetings to ensure coordinated, effective responses.</li><li>Supporting service managers in monitoring performance against key indicators and ensuring quality of service delivery.</li></ul>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>We’re seeking a confident, compassionate, and experienced professional who can bring leadership, insight, and clarity to complex and challenging cases.You’ll need to have:<ul><li>A Social Work qualification and current registration with Social Work England.</li><li>Substantial post-qualifying experience in social work, particularly in children and family services.</li><li>A strong working knowledge of the Children Act 1989 and relevant legislation, guidance, and standards.</li><li>The ability to make professional judgements within a multi-agency context, including working under pressure and with minimal supervision.</li><li>Confidence in managing cases involving vulnerability and risk, including significant harm.</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to engage a variety of audiences including children, families, and professionals.</li><li>Sound analytical skills with the ability to assess need, evaluate risk, and plan appropriate interventions.</li><li>A proactive approach to identifying gaps in services and advocating for improvements.</li><li>Experience leading or chairing multi-agency meetings and negotiating for resources effectively.</li></ul>You’ll also bring:<ul><li>A strong understanding of child development, family dynamics, and the impact of social deprivation.</li><li>The ability to work independently and use your initiative to drive positive outcomes.</li><li>A collaborative and inclusive approach to service delivery.</li></ul><h2>About us</h2>Luton Council has been selected to deliver the government’s Families First for Children Pathfinder programme.Luton is one of seven new areas in the second wave to be chosen with the aim of protecting vulnerable children from harm and improving services to help more children stay with their families in safe and loving homes.The programme is an amazing opportunity for Luton to shape future social care practice, which includes closer working relationships with our health, police, education and voluntary sector partners.Children are at the heart of everything we do in Luton, and we are very proud of the tremendous work that is already taking place together with our partners, including the development of our Family Hubs and working towards making Luton a child-friendly town where our children and young people can grow up feeling happy, healthy and secure.Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision&nbsp;– that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that&nbsp;reflects the diversity of our borough<h2>Application process</h2>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.<h2>Additional information</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: <ul><li>From 25&nbsp;to 32&nbsp;days’ annual leave:&nbsp;linked to length of service and grade</li><li>Buying annual leave scheme:&nbsp;buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li><li>Career Pathways:&nbsp;step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li><li>Pension scheme:&nbsp;with generous employer contributions of up to&nbsp;20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li><li>Generous relocation package:&nbsp;up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme:&nbsp;a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li><li>Work/life balance:&nbsp;flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns</li><li>Training and support:&nbsp;unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li><li>Staff offers:&nbsp;includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li><li>Arriva Travel Club:&nbsp;great value savings on local bus travel</li><li>Friday Funday Socials -&nbsp;One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li></ul><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1593408&amp;ptId=11695" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1593416&amp;ptId=11695" target="_blank">download: Senior Practitioner JD.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Senior Practitioner - Children Looked After

Job Title: Senior Enablement Occupational Therapist Starting Salary: £42,839 - £47,181 per annum (pro rata for part time)&nbsp; Hours: 37 Location: Hertfordshire Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Adult Care Services£1000 welcome payment, relocation package &amp; lease car scheme* terms apply<h4>About the team</h4>The Enablement Occupational Therapy Team provide support to older people and adults with a disability. We promote personalisation through our assessment process, focusing on the wellbeing of the individual. Our Enablement Occupational Therapists deliver enabling programmes. Their input is time-limited, with intervention generally between 4 -6 weeks, this can be extended up to 12weeks where identified goals require this. The care management is completed externally to the enablement team allowing our Occupational Therapists to focus solely on their Occupational Therapy interventions.<h4>About the role</h4><ul><li>Working collaboratively with other partners and teams within Adult Care Services</li><li>Developing innovative support plans</li><li>Promote and support strength based assessment and practice approach to all interventions to maximise independence, health and well being to prevent or reduce the need for Adult Social Care</li><li>Working creatively with residents to ensure their safety and independence</li><li>Raising awareness in the area and developing valuable links for the team</li><li>Supporting other Therapists and Community Care Officers</li><li>Provide information and advice to enable an individual to confidently and safely participate in their daily life, includes grading of tasks and activities and adapting their environments</li><li>You will undertake a specialism eg Moving and Handling, BiA, AMP or Occupational Therapy practice educator</li><li>Designing personalised programmes that enable, and encourage the individual to relearn skills and regain abilities.</li><li>Reviews of moving and handling, provision of specialist equipment, &amp; minor adaptations to support identified goals.</li><li>Supporting people in the community and on discharge pathways from acute hospital settings</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist</li><li>Full driving licence and regular access to a vehicle</li><li>2 years post qualifying experience as an Occupational Therapist</li><li>Knowledge and experience in social care sector</li><li>Experience of completing assessments and making recommendations</li><li>Ability to work on your own as well as part of a team</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Knowledge of Care Act 2014</li><li>Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act 2005</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC11 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Sheryl.Jeram@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Sheryl.Jeram@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>This is an ongoing advert, applications will be reviewed and invited to interview as and when.Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Female Assistant Support Worker - Fletcher Way Full-time (37.5 hours) availableAre you someone who thrives on helping others live more independently and confidently? We are looking for caring and enthusiastic Female Assistant Support Workers to join our friendly team at Fletcher Way, a supported living service in Hemel Hempstead.In this rewarding role, you will support individuals with learning disabilities in their own homes, helping them with:<ul>
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Passionate, with a can-do attitude and a genuine desire to make a difference</li>
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Assistant Support Worker

We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. Job Title: Day Service Senior Support Worker Starting Salary: £26,835 (£13.90 per hour) with the opportunity to progress to £30,060 (£15.58 per hour) Hours: Full Time Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Adult Care ServicesAT THIS TIME WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM CANDIDATES WITH STUDENT VISAS OR SPONSORED VISASLocations: Welwyn - Welwyn Hatfield Day Service - 37 hours <h4>About the team</h4>Are you an experienced Day Service Support Worker wanting to progress whilst supporting people to live their best lives?People with disabilities in Hertfordshire need people like you! Come and work for a trusted employer who will value you and support your development<h4>About the role</h4>You will work in Day Centres across Hertfordshire to support people with:To lead on the daily programmes and communicate any relevant changes necessary to other senior staff and/or managers. Applying a positive risk approach in providing innovative day opportunities that both connect and enable those who attend the service.To develop and implement individual and detailed service user support plans, linking with other relevant parties, including liaison with families, health professionals, social workers, and other agencies. Act as link worker to named individuals.To undertake medication duties, including administration and recording, and where appropriate supervise junior staff in this task.<h4>About you</h4>You need to have some experience as a Day Service Support Worker for this role and to hold an RQF Level 2 award or equivalent – we will support you with all additional the training you need.You just need the right values and a willingness to learn.This job role is within the Health and Social Care, level 7 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:ed.davis@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">ed.davis@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Benefits of working for us <h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Job Title: Senior Residential Childcare Workers Starting Salary: £37,035 progressing to £40,476 per annum + 6% market enhancement * *Sleep In allowances are paid at £40 per night. There are opportunities to work additional hours and overtime across the Service. Hours: 37 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent <h4>About the team</h4>Hertfordshire county council has its own residential service for children, this consists of 7 homes, including 2 very specialist homes, 1 disability and the rest mainstream multi bedded homes.All homes are currently sitting on Ofsted ratings of good or outstanding.As a senior you form part of the leadership of the home and ensure the needs of the home and young people are met and maintained at the highest possible level.Each home is made up of Registered Manager, Deputy, Senior Residential Childcare Workers, Residential Childcare Workers, cleaners and home administrators.As a Senior within the residential service there will be times you are asked to support other homes.<h4>About the role</h4>Below are some of the things you could say about your role on a day-to-day basis working in our Residential Care homes:“It’s the best job in the World” “The work life balance is brilliant” “I am at home more than I am at work – both families benefit” “’Thanks for running me a bath’ – is what made me smile today – win/win”.If you really want to make a difference to a young person’s life then read on……It is hard to put a job title on a role where you are mentor, teacher, coach, deliverer of parental guidance, role model, therapist, councillor, and family liaison, often all in the same day.Daily you will be liaising with a host of individuals and services, from our young person’s family to schools and education authorities, social workers, police and a whole range of other internal and external contacts.The essence of the role is to support, almost as an extension of the family, one young person to help them develop into adulthood as effectively as possible, establishing routine, boundaries and consistency in a calm, non-judgemental manner. You will work with children and young people who display challenging behaviour due to early life trauma.No two days are the same in our Residential Service - on your working days you could be taking your young person horse riding, painting, for a drive, for a walk, out shopping, or attending virtual schools. You will support children to achieve and grow through positive experiences.“You are there when I rise, when I eat, when I play, and you are there to put me to bed at the end of my day”.Our commitment to young people in our care is to be there around the clock for them. As part of your role you will complete relevant paperwork and work within relevant legislation.You will be part of a team working on a shift/rota basis; you will work together with the rest of the team, and your senior, to organise this in advance.&nbsp;&nbsp; Due to the nature of our care, there may be occasions where you need to swap shifts and working together with your team we can achieve this flexibility. As a Senior Residential Childcare Worker, you would need to do the following.<ul><li>Shift work including evening weekends, bank holiday and sleep in duties.</li><li>Lead and manage shifts.</li><li>Plan weekly activities for the young people.</li><li>Ensure the home is working to the regulations.</li><li>Line manage and supervise Residential Childcare Workers (RCWs).</li><li>Train and Develop RCWs.</li><li>Report writing.</li><li>Undertaking specialist training for the role</li><li>Oversee the children files, ensuring all documentation is update to date and relevant.</li><li>Manage incidents.</li><li>Maintain the safety of the young people, staff and home.</li></ul>Manage and report safeguarding concerns in line with policy and procedure.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Minimum 9-12 month experience of working in residential children’s home.</li><li>Hold NVQ level 4 Health &amp; Social Care</li><li>Hold a full driving licence and business insurance.</li><li>Lead and manage shifts.</li><li>Willingness to undertake shift work.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Staff supervision</li><li>Attending/ leading meetings with key stakeholder</li><li>Working with families</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the&nbsp;Health and Social Care, level &nbsp;job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careWorking for Hertfordshire County council is an excellent opportunity, we are forward thinkers and diverse in the residential services that we offer.As an employer we offer our staff the opportunity to undertake further training via our apprenticeships to further their careers in social care.&nbsp;Its an excellent time to join our residential service as we have a strong therapeutic foundation and looking to enhance our service with a core and committed staff group. To hear more about this opportunity please contact Sabika Sabeen <a href="mailto:Sabika.Sabeen@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Sabika.Sabeen@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;- 07515 663033&nbsp;for an informal discussion about the role.Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.<h4>Additional information</h4>Sponsorship We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Senior Residential Childcare Workers

Job Title: Wholetime Firefighter Location: Countywide Salary Range: £28,265 per annum (Trainee) rising to £37,675 per annum (Competent) Hours: 37 per week Contract: Permanent Diversity: We are an inclusive employer and value a diverse workforce Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want a job you love, whilst saving lives? Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue needs you. The role of a Firefighter is not only about fighting fires; it ranges from informing people on a wide number of safety issues to responding to road traffic collisions and medical emergencies to name a few.All applicants must:<ul><li>Reside in Hertfordshire or in a directly adjoining postcode area as listed on the Postcode Eligibility Page </li><li>Be 18 years old or over at the time you start the training course</li><li>Hold a full &amp; valid manual driving licence, enabling ‘unsupervised’ driving in the United Kingdom</li><li>Have the right to work in the United Kingdom</li><li>Have no unspent convictions (As defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974)</li><li>Have GCSE Grade A* to C, or Level 9-4 qualifications in English and Mathematics (or a recognised equivalent i.e. Functional Skills Level 2). See qualification criteria for further details</li></ul>We have strong values and RISE to the challenge of improving Residents lives, working with Integrity, acting Sustainably and championing Equality and fairness. We aim to recruit a workforce which represents the communities we serve by giving equal opportunities to all.Appointments will always be made on the merit of the application and performance in the selection process - however, we are particularly encouraging applications from females and those from Minority Ethnic backgrounds who are currently under-represented within Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service.Details of the selection stages and full information about the recruitment process are displayed on our website Wholetime firefighter jobs | Hertfordshire County CouncilWe would also encourage people who are interested to follow Hertfordshire Fire &amp; Rescue Service on our social media channels for regular updates. Twitter: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/hfrs" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/hfrs</a> Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/hertsfire" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/hertsfire</a> TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@hertfordshirefire" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@hertfordshirefire</a>?If you are successful as part of your development, you will complete either a Level 3 Operational Firefighter Apprenticeship or Level 3 Diploma in Emergency Fire and Rescue Service Operations in the Community.Level 3 Diploma in Emergency Fire and Rescue Services Operations in the Community - SFJ AwardsPlease note you can apply at any time throughout the year; however, shortlisting will be completed based on the selection assessment dates given below.<ul><li>Stage 1 Physical Stage: dates from 29th April to 10th May</li><li>Interview: w/c 2nd June</li><li>Medical : dates through July 2025</li><li>Start date - September 2025</li></ul>Note: To ensure your application is considered for the next round of selection testing, please submit it by March 31, 2025. Applications submitted after this date will be considered for future tests.If you have any questions, please contact <a href="mailto:fire.recruitment@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">fire.recruitment@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>Benefits of Working for HCC:<ul><li>Excellent career development and training opportunities</li><li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li><li>Excellent pension scheme with employer contributions</li><li>Discounts on everyday shopping, holidays, entertainment and leisure, along with cashback with our Vivup employee scheme</li><li>Support groups and wellbeing schemes</li></ul>How to Apply: Please follow the 'Apply for Job' button at the bottom of the screen. As part of the application you will be required to upload your most recent CV ensuring gaps in employment have been addressed and includes your current, or most recent, employer. You will also be required to upload your driving licence, passport and English and maths qualifications. Safeguarding children and adults is of utmost importance to Hertfordshire County Council. The Council requires employees to abide by legislation and best practice to enable Hertfordshire to achieve this. This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check. For more information Click HereAs part of this role, you will be required to travel to other HCC Sites/Residences either using your own mode of transport or a company car. In light of this, the ability to drive and/or travel around the County is required for this role a DVLA check will be required on appointment.English Fluency: The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.Disability Confident: We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Why Hertfordshire: Watch our ‘Why Hertfordshire’ video. Our staff use their own words to tell their story and share their experiences of what it is like working here. Take your next step in your career.Hertfordshire County Council has reviewed its pay structure and terms and conditions, as part of its commitment to continuing to be an employer of choice, in which we are currently in a period of transition. You an read more about this on our website.<h4>Available documents</h4><ul><li>Firefighter Job Outline.pdf</li></ul> 





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Wholetime Firefighter Talentpool

Job Title: Advanced Practitioner Hours: 37 Location: Hemel Hempstead Contract Type: Permanent/Fixed term or secondment Directorate: Adult Care ServicesSalary:<ul><li>Older People Team &amp; Connected Lives Gateway Advanced Practitioner: £46,731 progressing to £51,802 pa</li><li>Integrated Discharge Team Advanced Practitioner: £52,082 – £56,245 pa*</li></ul>Are you passionate about making a difference in healthcare?We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Advanced Practitioners to join our teams at Hertfordshire County Council. This is an exceptional opportunity to advance your career while contributing to the health and well-being of our community. With state-of-the-art facilities and a supportive professional environment, we are committed to providing the highest standard of patient care.<h4>About the role</h4>As an Advanced Practitioner, you will lead on peer developmentand practice, supports and supervise staff to develop their skills and knowledge in line with related legislation including The Care Act and Hertfordshire’s Connected Lives principles to contribute to the ongoing development of the service.Advanced Practitioners are responsible for delivering high quality statutory social care including recognising safeguarding, delivering assessment, supervision and care management functions as well as developing innovative, creative community solutions.Advanced Practitioners are pivotal in developing links with the local community through undertaking multi-agency work with partner organisations, providers, professionals, individuals, families, and carers.There is responsibility for ensuring that all statutory health and social care responsibilities are met and delivered to a high standard including safeguarding, assessment, supervision, and care management functions.We are re-energising our adult social care model of Connected Lives approach that has a strong ethos of strength-based working, identifying personal goals and ensuring personal, family and community resources are utilised to achieve positive outcomes for people.<h4>Our teams</h4>Connected Lives Gateway Connections - East We have an opportunity for a Social Work Advanced Practitioner to join our Connected Lives Gateway Service who are the front door to adult social care in Hertfordshire and aims to prevent, reduce and delay need by ensuring people can access a wide range of information, advice and support. We’re making a significant investment in prevention, offering a unique opportunity to shape services that deliver better outcomes for people.This multi-disciplinary team of social workers, occupational therapists and community care officers works flexibly, both from the office and remote locations, to bring together a vast amount of experience and skill in providing initial assessments and tailored information to new people approaching adult social care. You would be working alongside a variety of partners to achieve the best preventative solutions.Older People Team We have vacancies within:<ul><li>Hertsmere Team - Fixed term to January 2026</li></ul>The Older Person Service is a dynamic service that works across the community under the Care Act to safeguard, assess, plan support and review adults and cares with long term health and social care needs. We have a range of teams within Older People services, including locality based teams, both residential and community reviewing teams, crisis intervention and prevention of hospital admission teams, and sensory services. We can offer Hybrid working arrangements, flexible working practices, community engagement and volunteer activities and, as part of our commitment to you, as well as promote your continuous Learning &amp; Development.*Integrated Discharge Team - WestWe have opportunities for a Social Work Advanced Practitioner within the following teams:<ul><li>Watford General Hospital</li><li>Post Hospital Review Team</li></ul>*Integrated Discharge Team Advanced Practitioners currently receives a non-contractual market enhanced payment and a 5% operational payment. Your contracted salary will be £46,731 - £51,802 pa.We provide a 7-day service and currently operate a 1-weekend-in-8 rota across the Hospital Team to improve outcomes for service users. You'll be part of a service-wide rota to provide cover on consecutive Saturdays and Sundays once every eight weeks and will receive days off during the weeks before and after covering weekends.You may be required to visit service users in the community to undertake reviews, so a driving licence would be essential as is the ability to respond to situations quickly and flexibly.Other Advanced Practitioner vacancies may arise in other teams, therefore we encourage you to submit an application if you meet the criteria, to be considered for future vacancies and we will contact you.<h4>About you</h4>You’ll be a qualified social worker or occupational therapist with a minimum of 2 years post qualifying experience. In addition, you will also need the following:&nbsp;Actively undertakes a specialist role i.e. Moving and Handling Practitioner, Practice Educator, Approved Mental Health Practitioner, Best Interest Assessor - or agreement to undertake a specialist role within the first year of the role.You will have extensive knowledge and experience in the field of adult social care, with an emphasis on safeguarding practice and related legislation. You will have the ability to manage competing service priorities and a sound grasp of current legislation, personalisation agenda and meeting the business objectives of the department. Demonstrating management potential, you will have excellent all-round communication and negotiation skills working with the Statutory, Voluntary and Independent sector partners.You will adhere to Hertfordshire’s Connected Lives Practice Principles by ensuring that people are supported to maintain their independence and receive person-centred care and support. You will utilise your knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and other social care legislation, to manage the most complex cases. You will use of your advanced knowledge and experience to support other members of the team and the management team to ensure good practice. You will develop close working relationships with hospital staff and care providers to ensure effective care planning and balance the use of resources.We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.This job role is within the Health &amp; Social Care, level 12 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Health and social careSecondment The vacancy within the Hertsmere Team - Fixed term to January 2026 is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the Secondment Form as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.<h4>Additional information</h4>To hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:sheryl.jeram@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">sheryl.jeram@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Benefits of working for us Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). 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Advanced Practitioner

Job Title: Driver Support Worker Starting Salary: £24,404 (£12.64 per hour) progressing to £24,790 (£12.94 per hour) per annum (pro rata for part time) – pay award pending Hours: 25 and 37 hours per week available Location: Hertfordshire Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Adult Care ServicesVacancies:Broxbourne - Broxbourne Day Service - 25 hours per week, split shifts - 2.5 hours in morning and afternoon Hertford - Ware Road Day Service - Driver only 25 hours per week, split shifts - 2.5 hours in morning and afternoon Hoddesdon - East Herts Day Service - 37 hours per week St Albans - St Albans Day Service - 25 hours per week, split shifts -2.5 hours in morning and afternoon South Oxhey - South Oxhey Day Service - 25 hours per week, split shifts -2.5 hours in morning and afternoon Welwyn Garden City - Garden City Day Service - 25 hours per week, split shifts - 2.5 hours in morning and afternoon<h4>About the team</h4>We are looking for individuals who will offer care and support to adults with a variety of abilities transporting them to and from their homes to day services in a safe and proper manner.<h4>About the role</h4>You will be in possession of a valid UK Driving License with a category D1 entitlement (This enables you to drive larger vehicles and no longer forms part of a standard driving licence, D1 will be present on driving licences pre 1997 or if you have completed an additional driving test specifically for the D1 entitlement). You will be required to ensure the vehicle is road worthy and carry out daily and weekly checks on the vehicle. You may be required to join in activities with people we support and assist with an individual’s personal care needs where necessary.You will be required to complete manual handling tasks for people we support in wheelchairs on and off the vehicle and the role will involve a degree of bending, crouching and kneeling. Candidates should have the ability to meet the physical demands of the job role.Driver Support Worker:<ul><li>Support people with and without mobility equipment in and out of vehicles, which may include the use of tail-lifts and ramps.</li><li>Support people to access or take part in a range of activities on or off site.</li><li>Provide emotional and physical support, which may include supporting with personal care tasks.</li><li>Ensure vehicles are maintained and roadworthy.</li><li>You will support people with personal care needs which includes&nbsp;supporting individuals in the bathroom and toilet, using mobility aids and supporting with their food and drink, which may include specific dietary requirements. Training will be provided</li></ul>Driver only:<ul><li>Support people with and without mobility equipment in and out of vehicles, which may include the use of tail-lifts and ramps.</li><li>Ensure vehicles are maintained and roadworthy.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>A category D1 entitlement on driving licence. (Please check before applying for the position)</li><li>Previous driving experience, which may include driving larger vehicles and working as part of a team</li><li>Be able to demonstrate how your work puts the person at the centre of your practice and promotes a commitment to Equity, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC4 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:ed.davis@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">ed.davis@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: This is an ongoing advert, and interviews will be arranged as and when applications are receivedBenefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Driver Support Worker

We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.Job Title: Day Service Support Worker Starting Salary: £24,404 (£12.64 per hour) with the opportunity to progress to £25,584 (£13.26 per hour)Hours: Full Time and Part Time Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Adult Care Services AT THIS TIME WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM CANDIDATES WITH STUDENT VISAS OR SPONSORED VISASLocations We currently don't have a vacancy for a Day Service Support Worker, but please feel free to make an application and let us know which area of Hertfordshire you would be interested in working in, and we will let you know as soon as a position becomes available. <h4>About the role</h4>People with disabilities in Hertfordshire need people like you!Do you want to support someone to live their best life and build a great career at the same time? You will be supporting people in their day-to-day activities. This can include providing opportunities for people by enabling them to connect within their communities, putting choice, independence, enablement, and citizenship at the heart of everything we do. We provide support both emotionally and physically to people from different care groups including, older people with age associated needs, younger or older adults with complex physical and/or learning disabilities. <h4>About you</h4>You don’t have to have experience or qualifications for this role – we will support you with all the training you need, including the Care Certificate and RQF award. You just need the right values and a willingness to learn. Please demonstrate on your supporting statement why you are applying for the role and why you would be suitable.This job role is within the Health and Social Care, level 5 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:ed.davis@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">ed.davis@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.This is an ongoing vacancy and applications will be considered as and when receivedBenefits of working for us <h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Day Service Support Worker

We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.Job Title: Senior Support Worker Salary: £32,392 (£16.78 per hour) with the opportunity to progress to £35,367 (£18.33 per hour) Hours: Full Time, Part Time and Flexible hours available Contract: Permanent Directorate: Adult Care Services*Salary inclusive of enhancement for working 20% of time at the weekend. Sleep In allowances are paid at £40 per night. Some of these posts are only available to Female applicants as permitted under the Equality Act 2010Locations:Bishops Stortford - Apton Road - 30 hours Welwyn Garden City - St Michaels House - 37 hours (female only) St Albans - Hixberry Lane - 37 Hours (female only)<h4>About the team</h4>People with disabilities in Hertfordshire need people like you!Are you an experienced Support Worker wanting to progress whilst supporting people to live their best lives? Come and work for a trusted employer who will value you and support your developmentWho we areOur supported living and short breaks services support adults with various disabilities. Some have learning or physical disabilities and need high levels of physical care, others can meet their own day to day needs but may have behaviours of concern, mental ill-health or just a need for support to get through their everyday lives.<h4>About the role</h4>Work in peoples’ own homes on our sites, to support them with: <ul><li>Meeting their basic daily needs and achieve their goals</li><li>Personal hygiene, eating and drinking</li><li>Keeping their homes clean</li><li>Managing their money</li><li>Taking their medication</li><li>Attending health appointments</li><li>Joining in with social and leisure activities at home and in their local community </li></ul>In short breaks, people rely on you to support them to enjoy their time away from home while their carers have a well-deserved break. This is a fantastic opportunity to take a step towards management with great support. <h4>About you</h4>You just need the right values and a willingness to learn.You need to have some experience as a Support Worker for this role and to hold an RQF Level 2 award or equivalent – we will support you with all additional the training you need. As a Senior Support Worker, you will lead shifts – overseeing the team and dealing with day-to-day challenges, supervise others and take on an additional area of responsibility such as coordination of training or health and safety. Most of our services need you to support people with personal care, in some this involves using moving and handling equipment and, in those services, you would need to be physically able to manage this type of work. Our roles involve shift work on either days or nights, including weekends and bank holidays. Some roles require you to sleep in. This job role is within the Health and Social Care, level 8 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:ed.davis@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">ed.davis@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.This is an ongoing position, and applications will be considered as and when receivedBenefits of working for us <h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Job Title: Support Worker Location: Hertfordshire Various Locations Salary:Level 6: £26,277 (£13.62 per hour) with the opportunity to progress to £28,905 (£14.98 per hour) Hours: Full Time, Part Time and Flexible hours available Contract: Permanent and Bank contracts available Directorate: Adult Care Services*Salary inclusive of enhancement for working 20% of time at the weekend. Sleep In allowances are paid at £40 per night. We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.AT THIS TIME WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM CANDIDATES WITH STUDENT VISAS OR SPONSORED VISASThis post is only available to Female applicants as permitted under the Equality Act 2010Locations:Bishops Stortford - Apton Road - 37 Hours&nbsp; Hemel Hempstead - Elara House - 37 hours and 21 hours Hoddesdon: Isabel Court - Female only - 37 hours Watford - Cassio Metro - Female only - 37 hours Welwyn Garden City - Chambers Grove - Female only - 37 hours<h4>About the team</h4>People with disabilities in Hertfordshire need people like you! Do you want to support someone to live their best life and build a great career at the same time?Come and work for a trusted employer who will value you and support your development Who we areOur supported living and short breaks services support adults with various disabilities. Some have learning or physical disabilities and need high levels of physical care, others can meet their own day to day needs but may have behaviours of concern, mental ill-health or just a need for support to get through their everyday lives. <h4>About the role</h4>Working in peoples’ own homes on our sites, to support them with: <ul><li>Meeting their basic daily needs and achieve their goals</li><li>Personal hygiene, eating and drinking</li><li>Keeping their homes clean</li><li>Managing their money</li><li>Taking their medication</li><li>Attending health appointments</li><li>Joining in with social and leisure activities at home and in their local community </li></ul>In short breaks, people rely on you to support them to enjoy their time away from home while their carers have a well-deserved break. What you need Most of our services need you to support people with personal care, in some this involves using moving and handling equipment and in those services, you would need to be physically able to manage this type of work.Our roles involve shift work on either days or nights, including weekends and bank holidays. Some roles require you to sleep in. <h4>About you</h4>Essential dutiesProvide direct support and review support plansHold or working towards Level 2 HSC award (NVQ/RQF/apprenticeship) Lead and coordinate shifts on a regular basisFormally supervise junior staffLead on a group home or one part of a serviceThis job role is within the Health and Social Care, level 6 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:ed.davis@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">ed.davis@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.This is an ongoing vacancy and applications will be considered as and when they are received <h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Job Title: Senior Occupational Therapist Starting Salary: £41,511 opportunity to progress to £45,718 per annum – pay award pending + £1000 welcome payment, lease car &amp; relocation - terms apply Hours: 37 Location: Hertfordshire Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Adult Care Services<h4>About the team</h4>Housing Solutions – Apsley, Hemel Hempstead, 37 hoursThe Housing Solutions team offer specialist assessment across Hertfordshire for major housing adaptations. The team has a blend of community based Occupational Therapists and Community Care Officer Trusted Assessors who complete specialist housing needs assessments to identify major adaptation solutions to enable a person to have better access to the facilities within their homes.We explore personal strengths, their family and friends’ support networks, and using expert knowledge we connect people with things that will help individuals and families to get on with their lives, achieving prevention, reducing or delaying the need for statutory provision of care services.Enablement Team – Farnham House, Stevenage – 37 hoursThe Enablement Occupational Therapy Team provide support to older people and adults with a disability. We promote personalisation through our assessment process, focusing on the wellbeing of the individual. The Enablement Occupational Therapists deliver enabling programmes. Their input is time-limited, with intervention generally between 4 -6 weeks, this can be extended up to 12weeks where identified goals require this. The care management is completed externally to the enablement team allowing our OTs to focus solely on their OT interventions.Adult Disability Team&nbsp;Stevenage Team - Fixed Term contract to February 2026 St Albans Team – Apsley, Hemel Hempstead, 37 hoursWe work in an enabling way with people and their families and carers, to promote independence and participation, through meaningful occupation and a strengths-based approach. Across all our services we aim to ensure that people are provided with the right support and advice, and at the right time.We work collaboratively alongside social care colleagues, as well as with our health partners, housing and care providers, and a range of community support services.<h4>About the role</h4>About the role:<ul><li>Working collaboratively with other partners and teams within Adult Care Services</li><li>Developing innovative support plans</li><li>Promote and support strength based assessment and practice approach to all interventions to maximise independence, health and well being to prevent or reduce the need for Adult Social Care</li><li>Working creatively with residents to ensure their safety and independence</li><li>Raising awareness in the area and developing valuable links for the team</li><li>Supporting other Therapists and Community Care Officers</li><li>Provide information and advice to enable an individual to confidently and safely participate in their daily life, includes grading of tasks and activities and adapting their environments</li><li>You will undertake a specialism eg Moving and Handling, BiA, AMP or Occupational Therapy practice educator</li></ul>Specific to Housing Solutions:<ul><li>Completing complex assessments and making recommendations for major housing adaptations</li><li>Care planning and organising equipment for minor adaptations</li></ul>Specific to Enablement Team: <ul><li>Designing personalised programmes that enable, and encourage the individual to relearn skills and regain abilities.</li><li>Reviews of moving and handling, provision of specialist equipment, &amp; minor adaptations to support identified goals.</li><li>Supporting people in the community and on discharge pathways from acute hospital settings</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist</li><li>Full driving licence and regular access to a vehicle</li><li>2 years post qualifying experience as an Occupational Therapist</li><li>Knowledge and experience in social care sector</li><li>Experience of completing assessments and making recommendations</li><li>Ability to work on your own as well as part of a team</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Knowledge of Care Act 2014</li><li>Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act 2005</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the HSC, level JF11 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Sheryl.jeram@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Sheryl.jeram@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Applications will be considered as an when received and interviews arranged accordinglyBenefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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<h4>About the role</h4>Whether you’re an experienced professional, a newly qualified graduate or someone with a passion for caring,these roles present a fantastic opportunity for you to develop your career in adult social care.Through some of our fantastic development opportunities our staff have been able to complete sponsored degree courses (dependent on need and entry requirement criteria) and have gone on to become social workers or occupational therapists.<h4>About the team</h4>Gateway Connections Team Stevenage 37 hours per weekThe Gateway Connections team is an office-based role focused on preventing the need for formal care and enabling adults across Hertfordshire to stay independent at home for longer. As part of a multi-disciplinary team, you’ll use HCC’s Connected Lives framework to help people achieve their goals by connecting them with the right support and resources. We collaborate with Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, and community partners to deliver the best outcomes for residents.About youYou will be responding to those in need of social care support and undertaking the required work in accordance with the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005.We seek CCO's who excel at engaging with people, promoting inclusive community options, and supporting a self-directed approach while maximising universal services. Our ideal candidates are resilient, robust, imaginative, and reflective. As a small team, we collaborate cohesively to achieve our outcomes, and we’re committed to smart and flexible working.Essential criteria<ul><li>The team is community based and you must have a full UK driving licence and regular access to a vehicle for working purposes</li><li>Experience of working in social care</li><li>Some weekend work is required</li></ul>This job role is within the Health and Social Care Level 8 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Health and social careThese are ongoing vacancies and applications will be considered as and when received. For an informal discussion and more information please contact: <a href="mailto:ed.davis@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">ed.davis@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.<h4>Additional information </h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Community Care Officer

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £47,181 – £50,269 a year plus £3,203 car benefit allowance plus £5,000 market supplement Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Permanent&nbsp;We are seeking a committed and experienced Deputy Team Manager to help lead our Family Help team in delivering high-quality early help and child in need services across Luton. Working alongside the Family Help Team Manager, you will play a key leadership role in managing a newly integrated, multi-disciplinary team that includes:<ul><li>Social workers and family help practitioners</li><li>Educational and mental health professionals (CAMHS, psychologists, adult mental health nurses, speech and language therapists)</li><li>Community partners (youth workers, police community support officers, DWP work coaches, health visitors, social prescribers, housing officers, domestic abuse workers and more)</li></ul>You will be instrumental in prioritising support for our most vulnerable children and families, ensuring the right interventions are identified and implemented in line with Luton’s Threshold Framework and Practice Framework.Key responsibilities include:<ul><li>Supporting the operational and strategic management of the team to deliver timely, effective and coordinated services</li><li>Providing reflective supervision, practice oversight, and performance monitoring</li><li>Leading on complex casework and supporting professional decision-making in high-risk situations</li><li>Driving quality improvement through audit, feedback and case reviews</li><li>Representing the service at both internal and multi-agency forums</li></ul>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>We are looking for someone who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and families through integrated working and evidence-informed practice.To be successful, you will have:<ul><li>Social Work England registration and extensive post-qualifying experience in children’s social work</li><li>A strong understanding of child safeguarding, risk management and legislative frameworks</li><li>Experience of leading, coaching or mentoring social care staff and supporting practice development</li><li>The ability to make confident, balanced decisions in high-risk scenarios</li><li>Strong interpersonal and partnership skills with the ability to influence and negotiate across professional boundaries</li><li>A clear understanding of early help and child in need thresholds and multi-agency delivery</li></ul><h2>About us</h2>Luton Council has been selected to deliver the government’s Families First for Children Pathfinder programme.Luton is one of seven new areas in the second wave to be chosen with the aim of protecting vulnerable children from harm and improving services to help more children stay with their families in safe and loving homes.The programme is an amazing opportunity for Luton to shape future social care practice, which includes closer working relationships with our health, police, education and voluntary sector partners.Children are at the heart of everything we do in Luton, and we are very proud of the tremendous work that is already taking place together with our partners, including the development of our Family Hubs and working towards making Luton a child-friendly town where our children and young people can grow up feeling happy, healthy and secure.Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision&nbsp;– that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that&nbsp;reflects the diversity of our borough<h2>Application process</h2>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.<h2>Additional information</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: <ul><li>From 25&nbsp;to 32&nbsp;days’ annual leave:&nbsp;linked to length of service and grade</li><li>Buying annual leave scheme:&nbsp;buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li><li>Career Pathways:&nbsp;step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li><li>Pension scheme:&nbsp;with generous employer contributions of up to&nbsp;20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li><li>Generous relocation package:&nbsp;up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme:&nbsp;a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li><li>Work/life balance:&nbsp;flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns</li><li>Training and support:&nbsp;unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li><li>Staff offers:&nbsp;includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li><li>Arriva Travel Club:&nbsp;great value savings on local bus travel</li><li>Friday Funday Socials -&nbsp;One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li></ul><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1545710&amp;ptId=11684" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1545720&amp;ptId=11684" target="_blank">download: Deputy Team Manager - Family Help JD.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Care Assistant - Old Barn We currently have opportunities for part time (15, 22.5 &amp; 30 hours per week) and full time (37.5 hours per week) Care Assistants to join our team at Old Barn, a registered care home in Gawcott, near Buckingham. As a Care Assistant, you'll make a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents, helping them achieve independence and live with dignity.We offer round-the-clock care and support for four adults with moderate to severe learning disabilities, autism, and some physical disabilities. Our mission is to empower our residents to live their best lives by assisting them with every aspect of daily living. This includes organising and supporting outings, managing finances, attending appointments, administering medication, and ensuring a healthy and safe environment.About the roleYou will be working as part of a dedicated team to empower our service users to lead the life they want. You will assist individuals with:<ul>
<li>Mealtimes and social activities including music and art therapy</li>
<li>Attending appointments and maintaining their health and wellbeing</li>
<li>Promoting skills and involvement including shopping and domestic tasks such as cooking can cleaning</li>
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</ul>Sleep ins will be required.About YouYou`ll be a caring and enthusiastic individual with a `can-do` attitude, who is driven by the desire to make a difference and have the ability to recognise and understanding the needs of vulnerable adults with learning disabilities. Desired qualities will include:<ul>
<li>Effective communicator using different methods according to the complex needs of those in your care.</li>
<li>Previous experience as a care assistant is desirable but not essential.</li>
<li>Ability to work shifts as part of a rota system, including some weekend and bank holiday working</li>
<li>Teamwork and flexibility are key to the success of the services we provide, as is a clear commitment to equality and diversity</li>
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Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work</li>
</ul>We will support your development with a structured induction, comprehensive training, and the opportunity to gain an accredited vocational qualification.Hightown Benefits:<ul>
<li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li>
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<li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li>
<li>Mileage paid for car usage</li>
<li>Fully paid DBS</li>
<li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li>
<li>Monthly attendance bonus and annual salary and cost of living review</li>
<li>Ongoing professional development and training to help you deliver outstanding support</li>
<li>Employee assistance helpline</li>
</ul>Please note that we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on an ongoing basis and therefore we may close the vacancy early. Interested applicants are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure they are consideredAppointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference and medical checks.We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer.

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Assistant Support Worker - £24,570 pa (37.5 hours per week) - Shamrock HouseAbout the RoleWe currently have an opportunity for an Assistant Support Worker at our supported living service, Shamrock House. The role is full time (37.5 hours per week).At Shamrock House, we are dedicated to supporting adults with mental health concerns, helping them develop the skills needed to live independently and safely within the wider community. We also believe in the importance of enjoying life, so we offer activities to reduce boredom and provide entertainment for those we support.Your role will involve assisting with daily living tasks such as basic cooking, laundry, travel training, budgeting, and shopping. While you will often work independently with the individuals we support, there is usually another staff member on site. However, if you are working a late shift followed by a sleep-in, you will have access to an on-call contact for support.As an Assistant Support Worker you will;<ul>
<li>Provide appropriate support to service users who are living in their own homes or in a supported housing setting to enable them to support their aspirations and maximise their independence.</li>
<li>Provide personal care with sensitivity and respect</li>
<li>Build long lasting support relationships with people who will benefit from you "being the difference".</li>
<li>Follow agreed support plans and risk assessments to ensure that we are providing a service that meets each individual’s needs.</li>
</ul>Additionally, you will also be able to:<ul>
<li>Work shifts as part of a rota system which will include weekend and bank holiday working</li>
<li>Perform at least one sleep in per week as part of your shift (allowance of £52.78 paid)</li>
<li>Work as part of a team to deliver an excellent service to the people we support</li>
<li>Be flexible in your approach to work and demonstrate resilience in a challenging, but rewarding environment</li>
<li>Have a commitment to equality and diversity and take a positive approach to supporting people with mental disabilities</li>
</ul>It is essential that you are happy to do sleep-ins. (an allowance for £52.78 per sleep in is paid)The BenefitsIn return for your hard work and commitment to our service users, we offer a considerable benefits package. This includes:<ul>
<li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li>
<li>£24,570 pa for a 37.5hour a week contract</li>
<li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li>
<li>Monthly attendance bonus on top of your basic salary</li>
<li>Commitment to health and wellbeing with the Five Ways to Wellbeing</li>
<li>Ongoing professional development and support to deliver outstanding support</li>
<li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li>
<li>Employee assistance helpline</li>
<li>Mileage paid for car usage</li>
</ul>Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS and references.We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer.

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Assistant Support Worker - £24,570 pa (37.5 hours per week)About the RoleWe currently have an opportunity for an Assistant Support Worker at our supported living service, Oxleys Road. The role is full time (37.5 hours per week).At Oxleys Road, we are dedicated to supporting adults with mental health concerns, helping them develop the skills needed to live independently and safely within the wider community. We also believe in the importance of enjoying life, so we offer activities to reduce boredom and provide entertainment for those we support.Your role will involve assisting with daily living tasks such as basic cooking, laundry, travel training, budgeting, and shopping. While you will often work independently with the individuals we support, there is usually another staff member on site. However, if you are working a late shift followed by a sleep-in, you will have access to an on-call contact for support.As an Assistant Support Worker you will;<ul>
<li>Provide appropriate support to service users who are living in their own homes or in a supported housing setting to enable them to support their aspirations and maximise their independence.</li>
<li>You will not be providing personal care, but your role will involve promoting life skills such as shopping, managing budgets and supporting with domestic tasks such as cooking and cleaning.</li>
<li>Build long lasting support relationships with people who will benefit from you "being the difference".</li>
<li>Follow agreed support plans and risk assessments to ensure that we are providing a service that meets each individual’s needs.</li>
<li>Need to have a full UK drivers’ licence and access to a car for work purposes during shift.</li>
</ul>Additionally, you will also be able to:<ul>
<li>Work shifts as part of a rota system which will include weekend and bank holiday working</li>
<li>Perform at least one sleep in per week as part of your shift (allowance of £52.78 paid)</li>
<li>Work as part of a team to deliver an excellent service to the people we support</li>
<li>Be flexible in your approach to work and demonstrate resilience in a challenging, but rewarding environment</li>
<li>Have a commitment to equality and diversity and take a positive approach to supporting people with mental disabilities</li>
</ul>It is essential that you hold a full UK driving licence, have access to a vehicle for work purposes and are happy to do sleep-ins. (an allowance for £52.78 per sleep in is paid)The BenefitsIn return for your hard work and commitment to our service users, we offer a considerable benefits package. This includes:<ul>
<li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li>
<li>£24,570 pa for a 37.5 hour a week contract</li>
<li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li>
<li>Monthly attendance bonus on top of your basic salary</li>
<li>Commitment to health and wellbeing with the Five Ways to Wellbeing</li>
<li>Ongoing professional development and support to deliver outstanding support</li>
<li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li>
<li>Employee assistance helpline</li>
<li>Mileage paid for car usage</li>
</ul>Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS and references.We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer.

Job Title: Quality Monitoring Officer Starting Salary: £34,434 progressing to £37,280 per annum Hours: 37 per week Location: Farnham House, Stevenage or Apsley, Hemel Hempstead Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Adult Care Services<h4>About the team</h4>Join our Provider Monitoring and Assurance Team at Hertfordshire County Council, where we ensure that adult social care services are safe, effective, and high quality — supporting people to live fulfilling lives in line with our Connected Lives approach.We use a web-based platform called&nbsp;PAMMs&nbsp;to monitor and assess services across the county.This is a great opportunity to be part of a passionate, open team committed to improving care. You’ll play a key role in making sure individuals can share their experiences and help shape future services.We are responsible for:<ul><li>Monitoring care providers to ensure high standards of quality and safety</li><li>Promoting choice, control, dignity, and respect</li><li>Applying a consistent approach across all service types</li><li>Supporting the development of a diverse and sustainable care market</li><li>Aligning PAMMs audits with contractual standards</li><li>Helping the council meet its Care Act duties</li></ul><h4>About the role</h4>This role will mainly support our work with individuals receiving commissioned homecare services. Their feedback is vital to assessing service quality. You may also be asked to support other areas of the team’s work when needed.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Capture the views of individuals and carers during PAMMs assessments, focusing on Homecare services</li><li>Ensure timely completion of service monitoring</li><li>Engage with a set percentage of people we support to gather feedback through structured questions</li><li>Respond to concerns raised by individuals, carers, health partners, internal teams, and the CQC</li><li>Highlight and report examples of good practice</li></ul>This role offers the chance to be part of a supportive team, ensuring Individuals’ voices are heard and used to shape better outcomes. By gathering and sharing feedback, you’ll help improve the quality of care.You’ll play a key role in monitoring Homecare Services, helping HCC assess providers against contract standards.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Experience of working in health or social care</li><li>Proven ability to communicate effectively via phone, Microsoft Teams, email, and messaging platforms such as WhatsApp</li><li>Confident user of IT systems, including experience with file management tools and digital platforms</li><li>Strong written communication skills, with experience preparing reports and delivering presentations</li><li>Direct experience engaging with people we support and/or unpaid carers in a professional setting</li><li>Able to work independently and manage tasks remotely, while also collaborating effectively within a team, with the ability to travel to meetings across the County as and when needed.</li><li>Excellent organisational skills, with a track record of managing workload, meeting deadlines, and adapting to changing priorities</li><li>Familiarity with safeguarding principles and their application in adult social care settings</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Full driving licence and access to a car.</li><li>Knowledge of Quality Assurance processes.</li><li>Contracting or commissioning experience.</li><li>Stakeholder engagement, which can include focus groups, tenant/carers meetings.</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC9 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:michelle.muggridge@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">michelle.muggridge@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> or <a href="mailto:bryony.morris@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">bryony.morris@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: Week commencing 8 SeptemberBenefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Job Title:&nbsp;Mental Health Floating Support Coordinator
Location:&nbsp;LU1, Central Luton. The nearest train station is approximately a 10 minute walk with good bus links nearby. Please kindly note that unfortunately this location does not have step free access.
Salary:&nbsp;£24,500
Shift Pattern:&nbsp;37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00&nbsp;
About the role
We're looking for a Mental Health Floating Support Coordinator to join our team which delivers support to individuals living within the community who have support needs pertaining to their mental health and wellbeing.&nbsp;
In this role you will support adults aged 18+ who have a primary mental health need, including complex needs and dual diagnosis to create personalised support plans and proactive support work to engage them with the opportunities available for them to live independently within the community.&nbsp;
You will support with all aspects of supporting our participants to develop their social skills and independent living skills to help them manage their mental health, delivering crisis prevention.
About you
We're looking for someone who has a true passion for what we do as an organisation, and particularly in supporting those who have suffered from mental health and may have other complex needs. Our community and residents needs are at the forefront of service delivery, so someone who can build trusting professional relationships is key. You will be adaptable, proactive, and able to use your initiative to resolve challenges.. You will be able to work within a team, and have previous knowledge of the needs our community and residents may have. Each support plan is tailored to the individual, putting their needs first for the team to be able to deliver support to their needs.&nbsp;
What are we looking for:
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<li>Understanding of the needs of those who have various complex needs including mental health, substance use, and alcohol dependency</li>
<li>Understand and experience in supporting low to medium mental health service users, so experience with housing and benefits is essential.</li>
<li>Ability to use IT systems to record case notes, email relevant people, and use other software required within the role</li>
<li>Ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the communal service and residents</li>
<li>Understanding of the housing and social needs of people with multiple and complex needs</li>
<li>Cultural awareness, Self-awareness, and ability to identify personal growth areas and take feedback</li>
<li>Sensitivity and empathy to others, and ability to deal with individual circumstances with professionalism</li>
<li>Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency</li>
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Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we offer
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<li>25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service</li>
<li>Employer Pension Contribution</li>
<li>Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card</li>
<li>Discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more through Tickets for Good</li>
<li>Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work</li>
<li>Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling</li>
<li>Life Assurance Scheme</li>
<li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li>
<li>Annual Staff Awards</li>
<li>EDI Ambassador programme</li>
<li>Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities.</li>
<li>Join an organisation with a mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.</li>
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We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives and experiences of all of our employees. We have a team of staff ambassadors who volunteer to actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. They embrace this unique opportunity to deliver awareness, events, and developments to our organisation to support us in ensuring our value of Inclusivity is embedded throughout the organisation.&nbsp;
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.&nbsp;
About Social Interest Group (SIG)
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change.&nbsp; Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future:&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/X5JhCPQy4hBBz6UzwWlv?domain=youtu.be" target="_blank">Theory of Change</a>&nbsp;Further details can be found on our website here:&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/4ZkrCx1MXIp5EETvqakw?domain=socialinterestgroup.org.uk" target="_blank">Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group</a>.&nbsp;
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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.
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.&nbsp;
For Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk</a>&nbsp;or call our central office on&nbsp;<a href="tel:02036689270" target="_blank">020 3668 9270</a>&nbsp;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.&nbsp;
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Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.&nbsp;
Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our&nbsp;<a href="https://socialinterestgroup.org.uk/" target="_blank">website</a>.
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Support Worker - White Lion RoadWe currently have opportunities for a full time (37.5 hours per week) &amp; part time (22.5 hours per week) Support Worker to join our supported living service, White Lion Road, in Little Chalfont, Amersham.White Lion Road provides supported housing for six people with learning disabilities and challenging behaviour. Each resident has their own self-contained flat with 24-hour support on site. One of the flats is used as an office for staff to support White Lion Road residents and provide a communal meeting place with a dining table and cooking facilities. The aim is to provide personalised one to one support to people living in their own homes to help them meet their full potential.As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in helping people live independently and with dignity. As part of the role, you will:<ul>
<li>Assess needs and develop personalised support plans</li>
<li>Promote independence through life skills such as cooking, cleaning, and budgeting</li>
<li>Provide personal care with sensitivity and respect</li>
<li>Follow and contribute to risk assessments and management plans</li>
</ul><ul><li>Induct and assist in the mentoring of new staff</li></ul><ul><li>Support aspirations and help individuals achieve their goals</li></ul>You’ll be part of a friendly, supportive team that values collaboration and compassion.About you:We are looking for someone with experience in the care or support sector, who brings a can-do attitude and a genuine desire to help others thrive.You will also need to:<ul>
<li>Communicate effectively and adapt to different needs and preferences</li>
<li>Be flexible and reliable, able to work shifts including weekends and bank holidays</li>
<li>Work well as part of a team and independently</li>
<li>Be committed to equality, diversity, and person-centred care</li>
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Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work</li>
</ul>It is essential that you hold a full UK driving licence, have access to a vehicle for work purposes and are happy to do sleep-ins. (an allowance for £52.78 per sleep in is paid)We will support your development with a structured induction, comprehensive training, and the opportunity to gain an accredited vocational qualification.Hightown Benefits:<ul>
<li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li>
<li>£25,857pa for a 37.5 hour a week contract or £15,513pa for a 22.5 hour a week contract</li>
<li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li>
<li>Mileage paid for car usage</li>
<li>Fully paid DBS</li>
<li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li>
<li>Monthly attendance bonus and annual salary and cost of living review</li>
<li>Ongoing professional development and training to help you deliver outstanding support</li>
<li>Employee assistance helpline</li>
</ul>Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference and medical checks.We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer.

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