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What will you be doing?An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced care worker or senior care worker to join our night team at Broadmeadow Care Centre.Broadmeadow provides short-stay residential services for adults for the purposes of rehabilitation, reablement or respite. We are a 48-bed home providing 24-hour quality care for individuals staying with us.We currently have a vacancy for a Senior Night Care worker. Shifts are 2130 – 0730 and cover a four-week repeating rota.The right candidate will have care and supervisory experience and be rewarded with a great employee package which includes salary enhancements for working nights; generous annual leave allowance; access to discounts on high street retailers and more. Full details of the role can be found in the job description.This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.About youPlease apply online only, for further information please contact <a href="mailto:emma.wiltshire@kent.gov.uk" target="_blank">emma.wiltshire@kent.gov.uk</a>About usWork that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility!KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply. 





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<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £60,379 - £63,721 a year pro rata plus £5,000 market supplement allowance and £3,203 car benefit allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Fixed Term until 31st March 2026&nbsp;Do you have a passion for safeguarding children and empowering families? Luton Council is seeking 2 dynamic and experienced professionals to join our leadership team as a Deputy Head of Service for Family Help.In this pivotal role, you will be responsible, as directed by the Head of Service, for shaping and delivering a high-performing, child-centred service that provides early help and protection for vulnerable children and their families across Luton.This is an exciting time of rapid change and innovation as we enter a test and learn phase aimed at evaluating service impact and enhancing outcomes. You will work closely with teams and the community to ensure quality assurance, respond to concerns, and monitor key performance indicators. Your leadership will directly influence the strategic direction, standards, and culture of our Family Help and Child Protection teams.You will:<ul><li>Support the Head of Service in driving service transformation and continuous improvement.</li><li>Champion evidence-based practice and a learning culture to achieve the best outcomes for children and families.</li><li>Play a key role in strategic planning, operational delivery, and community engagement.</li><li>Lead on performance, audit processes, and workforce development to build a skilled, resilient, and sustainable workforce.</li><li>Promote equality, inclusion, and the Council’s commitment to regenerate Luton and improve life chances for all.</li></ul>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>You are an experienced and forward-thinking leader who is passionate about improving outcomes for children, young people, and their families. You thrive in a dynamic environment and bring strategic vision, emotional intelligence, and a commitment to high-quality service delivery.You will have substantial experience of working at a senior level within children’s services, with a strong understanding of the complex needs of children and families in a diverse urban setting. You are confident in leading services through change and are driven by a commitment to continuous improvement and achieving excellence.Your expertise will include:<ul><li>Extensive experience of leading and managing multi-agency services across the public and voluntary sectors, delivering improvements and innovation.</li><li>A proven track record in motivating and performance-managing teams to achieve organisational objectives and positive outcomes for families.</li><li>Strong background in partnership working, with the ability to build trusted, professional relationships with internal teams, partners, and the local community.</li><li>Substantial experience in engaging children and families, increasing their participation in shaping and improving services.</li><li>Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to influence, negotiate, and challenge constructively at all levels.</li><li>Sound financial acumen, with experience in managing large budgets and complex funding streams.</li><li>In-depth knowledge of safeguarding, statutory frameworks, and current policy developments impacting children and young people.</li><li>Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to audit, critique, and improve practice while maintaining focus on outcomes and compliance</li></ul>At Luton Council, we are proud to serve one of the most diverse and vibrant communities in the UK. This role offers a unique opportunity to help shape the future of children’s services in Luton — to make a real, lasting difference in the lives of children, young people, and families.<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=1541365&amp;ptId=12181" 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=1541380&amp;ptId=12181" target="_blank">download: Deputy Head of Service Family Help JD.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Luton Borough Council

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Make a Real Impact - Join Our Team at The Trees! Position: Assistant Support Worker Location: Drayton Parslow, Milton Keynes Salary: £24,570 per annum Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) Driving Licence &amp; Car RequiredAre you someone who finds joy in helping others thrive? Do you want to be part of a team that truly makes a difference every single day?We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Assistant Support Worker to join our dedicated team at The Trees, a specialist supported living service for four adults with autism and learning difficulties. Located in the village of Drayton Parslow, The Trees is a place where care meets purpose, and where your support can help individuals live life to the fullest.What You Will Be Doing:<ul><li>Supporting individuals with daily living, personal care, and meaningful activities</li><li>Helping manage finances, attend appointments, and administer medication</li><li>Encouraging independence through life skills like cooking, cleaning, and budgeting</li><li>Creating a safe, healthy, and empowering environment</li><li>Building strong, trusting relationships that make a real impact</li></ul>What We Are Looking For:<ul><li>A kind-hearted individual who is ready to “be the difference”</li><li>Someone who values dignity, respect, and inclusion</li><li>A full UK driving licence holder with access to a car (essential due to location)</li></ul>Whether you are experienced or just starting out in support work, we will provide the training and guidance you need to succeed.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>£24,570 pa for a 37.5 hour a week contract</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>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.

Hightown Housing Association

Assistant Support Worker

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Scheme Manager - Litslade FarmAbout the roleAre you passionate about making a difference and thrive in dynamic environments? Join us as an experienced Scheme Manager to review support plans, supervise staff, manage change, and bring creative ideas to enhance our service.Litslade Farm is a learning disability residential care home that supports 8 people with various complex needs. We support people who are Non-Verbal, require nutrition, hydration and medication via a PEG tube, diabetics who require insulin injections, stoma care, hoisting and full personal care.This is a fast-paced scheme that requires an enthusiastic and energetic individual to manage and thrive. The scheme offers 24-hour care with 7 AM staff and 7 PM staff and 4 waking night staff.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Empowerment and Support: Lead and inspire a dedicated team to support vulnerable people in achieving independence and fulfilling lives, collaborating with social workers and other professionals.</li><li>Collaboration: Liaise with external agencies to ensure a smooth and supportive journey for each young person.</li><li>Team Leadership: Manage and support a team of Support Workers and Waking Night Workers.</li><li>Operational Management: Oversee staff rotas, including organising annual leave and covering sickness.</li></ul>You will be responsible for managing the scheme rota, recruitment and induction of new staff. This role may also require managerial shifts covering the weekend where necessary to ensure full and consistent cover of all shifts.It is essential that you have strong IT skills, the ability to empower and lead a team of support staff to deliver exceptional care and support, a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.Who we are looking forWe are keen to recruit an individual who shares and demonstrates our values, which are:<ul><li>Putting the people we support first</li><li>Treating people with respect, promoting independence and choice</li><li>Developing passionate and committed teams</li><li>Being cost effective without compromising standards or safety</li></ul>If you share our values, we would love you to work for us.The benefitsIn return for your hard work and commitment, we offer a considerable benefits package which includes:<ul><li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li><li>£33,054 pa for a 37.5 hour week</li><li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li><li>Monthly attendance bonus on top of your basic salary</li><li>Annual salary and cost of living review</li><li>Commitment to health and wellbeing with the Five Ways to Wellbeing</li><li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li><li>Refer-a-friend scheme: Earn a £130 bonus for each friend you refer to work for us</li><li>Employee assistance helpline</li></ul>If you share our values, we would love you to work for us.We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer

Scheme Manager

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:<ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme.&nbsp;</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li><li>Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li><li>Car Lease scheme</li><li>Professional subscriptions / registration - if your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li><li>Ongoing training and development opportunities.</li><li>A variety of flexible working options to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).</li><li>Our West Ways of Working&nbsp;– We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.</li><li>Making a difference - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.</li></ul>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.<h2>About the role</h2>As a Supervisor, you’ll respond to referrals and advise on eligibility for services. You will also support and assist a group of staff in the undertaking of social care assessments with individuals, and putting in place ongoing support plans to meet individual’s needs.Our Supervisors assist the registered manager in the training and induction of staff to ensure appropriate competent staff for service. Your management skills will inspire your team and promote a culture of open communication.You’ll set clear goals for your team, prioritise and direct the workload of the team. You’ll recognise high performance and feedback regularly to your team, whilst listening to and acting on their feedback to you around any concerns they may have. You’ll monitor your team’s performance, identifying training needs and provide coaching in ways which ensure good practices are developed and maintained within the service.Deputise for the registered manager in their absence, including monitoring the quality of the service and taking actions to rectify operational difficulties.Ultimately, your role is to lead a team to provide high quality, person-centred care in a way which promotes the dignity, privacy, safety and independence of people using the service.Shifts: A mixture of late and earlies, between the hours of 7am and 10.30pm with alternate weekend working and bank holidays.Unfortunately, this role does not meet the legal requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. We cannot accept individuals on full-time sponsorship who are seeking this as a second job or as their main job, as care is no longer classified as a Skilled Worker occupation.<h2>Additional information</h2><ul><li>Evidence of ongoing CPD to demonstrate knowledge of latest research and good practice guidance.</li><li>QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care or relevant other discipline (if not held, must be willing to work towards).</li><li>Knowledge and understanding of National Care Standards.</li><li>Proven experience and knowledge of the customer group sufficient to lead, direct and train staff.</li><li>Basic computer skills in Word, Excel and email. &nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;A full driving license and access to your own vehicle is required&nbsp;as you will travel countywide as and when required.Career development and training opportunitiesOur team’s learning and development is very important to us. It ensures we have the right people, with the right skills, doing the right job. We are committed to career development and have a variety of career pathways, for those who want to progress or specialise.All new starters are required to complete the Care Certificate (if not already done), alongside mandatory training within their induction period, and courses are updated throughout your employment.These include:<ul><li>First aid</li><li>Food hygiene</li><li>Health, safety and fire</li><li>Infection control</li><li>Medication</li><li>Moving and handling</li><li>Additional training is also provided to meet specific support needs for the people we support</li></ul>Apply now!As we may close this vacancy early, if we receive sufficient applications for this role before the expiry date.&nbsp;<h2>Company information</h2>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.&nbsp;We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

Reablement Care Supervisor

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Practitioner Manager REF: 2418 PO5: £54,360 pa rising in annual increments to £57,495 pa inc LW.  &nbsp; Permanent and Full Time&nbsp; About Us: Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.&nbsp; It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our&nbsp;Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth. With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment. Please have a look at our dedicated&nbsp;One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.&nbsp; About the Team and Role: An opportunity has arisen in the Community Duty Team for a Practitioner Manager in the Community Duty Team. It is open to existing Practitioner Managers who want to broaden their experience and knowledge or Social Workers who to progress. Our front door team is at the forefront of Adult Social Care’s service to Lambeth residents delivering comprehensive reviews and case management services to vulnerable adults.&nbsp; Practitioner Managers provide line management of our front-line operational services.&nbsp; The successful candidate will offer management support to staff in the team and will need to demonstrate a sound knowledge base of the legislative framework which guides practice in Adult Social Care, as well as experience of managing safeguarding work.&nbsp; In addition, we are looking for a pro-active approach when promoting anti-discriminatory practices and supporting the council’s policy. Working in Community Duty is fast paced and exciting.&nbsp; You will need to have excellent communication, negotiation and planning skills and be committed to partnership working across statutory, NHS and third sector organisations. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a management role, broaden experience and work in this team. The PMs will ensure that statutory reviews are assigned and completed in a timely manner within expected performance targets and quality standards. This will include supporting social workers through case management, safeguarding procedures, and signing off care act assessments with a view to support them to produce high quality work that is strengths based. With support from the Team Manager, the manager will also be asked to take the lead on complaints and member’s enquiries, where required. This is an excellent opportunity in Adult Social Care to develop management and leadership skills. The role requires that you are a qualified social worker with significant post qualifying experience, have excellent organisational and communication skills. Some previous management experience and experience in working within fast-paced setting is preferred but not essential. You must be familiar with the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act and will receive supervision from the team manager.&nbsp; We will be looking for the successful candidate to take up the post within the coming month and will ensure a seamless transition into the role and development support will be provided to the successful candidate.&nbsp; How to Apply: To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence how you meet the shortlisting criteria on the personal specification marked “A” for application: Job Description and Person Specification We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement. Recruitment Timelines: Advert close date: 11:59pm on 11 January 2026. Interview Date: Week Commencing 26 January 2026. Please click here to view:&nbsp;Lambeth Staff Benefits Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information about the DBS can be found at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs" target="_blank">www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs</a> Contact Information: For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Eliesha Caprice at&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="mailto:CEliesha@lambeth.gov.uk" target="_blank">CEliesha@lambeth.gov.uk</a> At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please clickhere.

Lambeth Council

Practitioner Manager

🌟 Join Assessment and Discharge Team in Adult Social Care 🌟 We’re recruiting Social Care Practitioners to work in our established Community Hospital and Community Support Bed Assessment and Discharge Team. Our 6 Community Hospitals and 3 Community Support Beds offer short-term assessment and reablement/ rehabilitation to people across Derbyshire. They help people to regain confidence and maximise their independence, in order to return home wherever possible. They are used to support people leaving hospital, requiring an urgent community response or who would benefit from reablement in a bedded care setting (this is Derbyshire’s ‘Pathway 2’/intermediate care service). These sites are supported by skilled multi-disciplinary teams from health and social care. You would be working with a team of other professionals to contribute to goal setting and discharge planning, complete care act assessments and support plans, as well as supporting people within the Mental Capacity Act and making safeguarding personal. The services are going through an exciting period of change over 2025-2026. We’re looking for an innovative leader who is passionate about improving services for people in Derbyshire. As part of improving integration between health and social care, we are transitioning the service to deliver support within a new partnership between Derbyshire County Council and Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS and we expect these roles transition across into this Partnership at some point in 2026. The majority of your time will be spent working from one of our Community Support Bed or Community Hospital sites. The role also involves some travel to other sites and offers hybrid working to meet service needs. Two positions will primarily focus on the Chesterfield area (with flexibility to cover other areas), while the third position will be adaptable across the wider Derbyshire region. What we expect from our applicants: Be able to provide person centred and strength-based assessments Someone who can provide a timely discharge planning support Confident in using the Care Act 2014, including a good understanding of Making Safeguarding Personal, and the Mental Capacity Act Someone who is a team player who is able to work closely with other disciplines and teams Comfortable working autonomously with a positive and can-do attitude What you can expect from the role with Derbyshire County Council: Working for Derbyshire County Council really puts you at the heart of local communities, and provides great satisfaction being able to help local people. A welcoming and accepting team who provide regular peer support, as well as receiving professional and line management supervision. Rewarding work with a real variety of cases, leading to quick outcomes that make a difference to people and their lives Great learning and development opportunities – Derbyshire County Council want you to succeed and will provide thorough support to ensure you can achieve your goals. Great benefits including: 25-27 days of annual leave (depending on grade) plus another 5 once you reach 5 years of continuous service Flexi time, allowing up to an additional 2 days of leave per month Generous local government pension scheme Guaranteed incremental annual pay increases Cycle to work scheme Discounts at selected county leisure centres and much more…… Provisional interview dates for the role will be 19th January &amp; 20th January 2026.If you would like any further information about the role or an informal conversation, please contact <a href="mailto:Sian.Paddon@derbyshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Sian.Paddon@derbyshire.gov.uk</a> Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/jobs-and-recruitment/recruitment-and-contractual-arrangements/criminal-background-checks/criminal-background-checks.aspx" target="_blank">Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.</a>We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.<ul></ul>

Derbyshire County Council

Social Care Practitioner (3 Posts) (Staveley SS Sub Office)

Senior Care Support Worker – Help People Live Their Best Lives Every Day Do you love making a difference and have the leadership skills to guide others? Are you the kind of person who brings warmth, energy, and resilience wherever you go? As a Senior Care Support Worker at Peabody, you’ll play a vital role in helping people live their best lives—while empowering your team to deliver exceptional care and support. This is more than a job; it’s a chance to lead by example, inspire your colleagues, and ensure every customer feels safe, respected, and included. You’ll combine hands-on care with leadership responsibilities, making sure services run smoothly and reflect the choices and wishes of the people we support.What You’ll Do<ul><li>Lead and mentor a team of Care Support Workers, providing guidance, coaching, and feedback</li><li>Work with your manager to plan, deliver, and evaluate person-centred care</li><li>Carry out quality audits, maintain accurate records, and ensure compliance with CQC standards</li><li>Support customers with daily living tasks, personal care, and community activities</li><li>Promote inclusion, independence, and positive relationships for every individual</li><li>Manage rotas, staffing cover, and assist with recruitment and induction</li><li>Liaise with families, professionals, and stakeholders to ensure joined-up support</li><li>Uphold health and safety standards and safeguard customers at all times</li></ul>What You’ll Need<ul><li>Experience in organising, supervising, and leading others in a care or support setting</li><li>Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusted relationships</li><li>A compassionate, resilient, and non-judgmental approach</li><li>Excellent organisational and time management skills</li><li>Ability to maintain accurate records and write reports</li><li>IT literacy and confidence using digital systems</li><li>A DBS check satisfactory to Peabody</li><li>Care Certificate or relevant qualifications – desirable but not essential</li></ul>Why Join Us?When you join Peabody, you’re joining a team guided by our values: Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered.What We Offer<ul><li>25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays</li><li>Two paid volunteering days each year</li><li>Flexible benefits scheme and discount portal</li><li>Life assurance at 4x your salary</li><li>Up to 10% pension contribution</li><li>Paid training and development opportunities</li><li>Employee assistance programme</li><li>Staff recognition schemes</li></ul>Please Read Before ApplyingThis role requires an enhanced DBS check and flexibility to work across a 24/7 rota on occasion, including overnight shifts, weekends, bank holidays. You will also need to participate on an on-call rota across Saffron Walden and Halstead.If this sounds like we are right for you and you’d love to be part of Peabody, we’d like to hear from you. Please apply now by submitting an anonymised CV and a short statement explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role.Interviews will take place no later than Friday, 23rd January 2026 onsite in Saffron Walden.Got questions? Reach out to Charlene Moore, Talent Specialist at <a href="mailto:charlene.moore@peabody.org.uk" target="_blank">charlene.moore@peabody.org.uk</a>PLEASE NOTE: As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer.





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Peabody

Senior Care Support Worker

Job DescriptionJob Title:&nbsp;Senior Practitioner (Quality Assurance) Salary:&nbsp;£45,624&nbsp;– £52,038&nbsp;per annum Grade:&nbsp;F Contract Type:&nbsp;Permanent&nbsp; Working Hours:&nbsp;37A great opportunity has arisen to join our Adult Social Care service as a Senior Practitioner (Quality Assurance). We are looking for someone who is passionate about improving practice, strengthening outcomes, and ensuring that the people we support receive consistently high‑quality, person‑centred services.&nbsp;About the Role&nbsp;:The role will focus on reviewing casework, identifying areas of good practice, and highlighting where improvements are needed. You’ll work closely with managers and frontline practitioners to support learning, drive continuous improvement, and embed strengths‑based, legally compliant practice across Adult Social Care. This is an ideal role for someone with strong analytical skills, a keen eye for detail, and the confidence to challenge, influence, and support teams to deliver excellent standards of care.&nbsp;Key Responsibilities<ul> <li>Quality Monitoring &amp; Evaluation</li> <li>Conduct audits, case file reviews, and thematic evaluations across adult social care teams.</li> <li>Use agreed quality assurance tools to assess compliance with local and national standards.</li> <li>Practice Improvement</li> <li>Identify areas of good practice and areas requiring improvement.</li> <li>Work collaboratively with practitioners, managers, and providers to develop action plans.</li> <li>Support learning and development initiatives based on audit findings.</li> <li>Data &amp; Reporting</li> <li>Analyse performance data and produce reports for senior leadership and governance boards.</li> <li>Contribute to the development of dashboards and KPIs to track service quality.</li> <li>Present findings at internal and external meetings, including safeguarding and commissioning forums.</li> <li>Stakeholder Engagement</li> <li>Build effective relationships with internal teams, external providers, service users, and carers.</li> <li>Promote co-production and feedback from people with lived experience.</li> <li>Ensure services meet statutory requirements under the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding legislation.</li> <li>Escalate concerns appropriately and contribute to safeguarding enquiries and reviews.</li></ul>This role offers the chance to make a real difference by driving high‑quality, person‑centred practice across Adult Social Care and ensuring that the people we support receive safe, consistent, and empowering services.What&nbsp;We are&nbsp;Looking For&nbsp;:We’re looking for someone who has:<ul> <li>Strong experience as a Senior Practitioner within Adult Social Care, with a solid understanding of strengths‑based and legally compliant practice.</li> <li>Proven ability to review, analyse, and quality‑assure casework, identifying both good practice and areas for improvement.</li> <li>Confidence in offering constructive challenge and professional guidance to support practitioners and managers.</li> <li>Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence, coach, and build positive working relationships across teams and partner agencies.</li> <li>A reflective, solution‑focused approach, with a genuine commitment to improving outcomes and ensuring high‑quality, person‑centred support.</li> <li>Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining attention to detail.</li></ul>Essential qualifications:&nbsp;Diploma in Social Work, BA (hons) or equivalent social work qualification and be registered with Social Work England (SWE).DBS Check:&nbsp;Enhanced with Adults Barred List is required for this postBenefits of Working with Us&nbsp;At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:&nbsp;<ul> <li>Generous annual leave entitlement&nbsp;</li> <li>Local Government Pension Scheme&nbsp;</li> <li>Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)&nbsp;</li> <li>Ongoing training and professional development&nbsp;</li> <li>Employee&nbsp;assistance&nbsp;programme and wellbeing support&nbsp;</li> <li>Staff discounts and local offers&nbsp;</li> <li>A supportive and inclusive working environment&nbsp;</li></ul>Important Dates&nbsp;Closing Date (Redeployment Only):&nbsp;8th January 2026Closing Date (Internal &amp; External):&nbsp;18th January 2026Interview Date:&nbsp;To Be ConfirmedAdditional Information&nbsp;If you have any questions about the role or interview process, please contact:&nbsp;Trudy Marfo-Amponsah (Service Manager)<a href="mailto:Tmarfo-amponsah@thurrock.gov.uk" target="_blank">Tmarfo-amponsah@thurrock.gov.uk</a>: | 07769 301465&nbsp;To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below:&nbsp;<a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/IQAEIQI4p3zFQJ4FbbL_Jr3cAX6nQOuz8ryUE9yINzIz-PQ?e=uvboDL" target="_blank">Download Job Profile (PDF Document)</a>&nbsp;Application RequirementsAs part of the Safer Recruitment process, Gap Management is&nbsp;required&nbsp;for all Safeguarding roles.&nbsp;Please complete the Gaps in Employment grid provided (refer to the example document for guidance) and upload it under&nbsp;Miscellaneous Documents&nbsp;as part of your application.&nbsp;&nbsp;If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential, please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications.&nbsp;<a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EXtYMXeGlbVPjAoxHwfnCuIB6KNWFCXe3i6bJI6MRBQZ-Q?e=dGt2M1" target="_blank">Gaps in Employment Form</a><a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/Ecz7hL-hyYFGvVpdkZ55ozkBS_giEjpigg97yi5KrF2SVw?e=vKePlG" target="_blank">Gaps in Employment Example</a>About usWhy Thurrock? Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead. This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.&nbsp;Our locationThurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000&nbsp;residents. We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes. Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.Staff benefitsWe offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.Further information can be found here <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/working-for-council/employment-benefits" target="_blank">Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council</a>&nbsp; Equality, Diversity &amp; InclusionThurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do. 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Thurrock Council

Senior Practitioner (Quality Assurance)

Job Description Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest Salary: PO9 £63,966 to £67,575 Contract Type: Full Time/Permanent&nbsp; Working hours per week: 36 hours Application Deadline: 19/01/2026 Proposed Interview Date(s): 26/01/2026 Reference: 1972 About Us:&nbsp; Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work.&nbsp; We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents.&nbsp; London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href="https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard" target="_blank">Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard</a>&nbsp;employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment.&nbsp; About the role:&nbsp; Leyton Green Road is a Children's Residential and Respite Service Home. As Centre Manager, you are required to provide strategic leadership and day-to-day management of the Children’s Home, ensuring high-quality care and support for children with learning disabilities and associated needs. The role ensures the smooth running of services, promotes the wellbeing and safeguarding of children, and supports their development and aspirations for adulthood. It also involves overseeing staff, budgets, and resources, maintaining compliance with health and safety standards, and building strong relationships with families, professionals, and the wider community. The post holder will be expected to lead continuous improvement across the service, ensuring it meets regulatory standards and reflects best practice. They will also play a key role in shaping the centre’s vision and culture, fostering a positive and inclusive environment for both children and staff. <a href="https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/govRoleProfiles/Role%20Profile%20-%20Centre%20Manager%20%281972%29.pdf" target="_blank">&gt;&gt; Click here to download the Role Profile &lt;&lt;&nbsp;</a> Key Responsibilities:&nbsp; Fulfil all duties and responsibilities of a Registered Manager as required by the Children’s Home Regulations. Ensure Children and Young People&nbsp;achieve&nbsp;positive&nbsp;and&nbsp;agreed&nbsp;outcomes&nbsp;in&nbsp;line&nbsp;with&nbsp;their&nbsp;care&nbsp;plans. Prepare&nbsp;and&nbsp;present&nbsp;a&nbsp;full&nbsp;range&nbsp;of&nbsp;reports&nbsp;to&nbsp;the appropriate&nbsp;timescales. Contribute &nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;strategic &nbsp;planning&nbsp; and development&nbsp;of&nbsp;services&nbsp;for children with disabilities and&nbsp;complex&nbsp;needs. Ensure the unit complies with the Centres' Statement of Purpose. Regularly &nbsp;and &nbsp;frequently &nbsp;seek &nbsp;the&nbsp; &nbsp;views&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;of&nbsp; &nbsp;service&nbsp; &nbsp;users,&nbsp; parent/ carers, social workers and staff employed at the Centre Overseeing the supervision of a total of 32 staff members. Yu will have two Deputy Managers who assist in the supervision of staff in both residential and Respite Promote activities for children and ensure the voice of children are heard by utilising various means of appropriate communication tools such as PECS, Makaton etc Qualifications and Requirements:&nbsp; To be considered for this position, you should meet the following requirements:&nbsp; Have Registered Manager status Have experience and knowledge &nbsp;of Managing Children homes in the last 3 years Vast knowledge of Children Homes Regulations, Guidelines and Requirements including ample knowledge with a safeguarding lens Be conversant with Ofsted Inspections and progressing recommendations Ideally conversant with Mosaic case management recording system and proficient in the use of Microsoft tools Terms and conditions:&nbsp; The below terms and conditions apply to this role:&nbsp; <ul> <li>Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks;&nbsp;</li> <li>Satisfactory declaration of interest;&nbsp;</li> <li>This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults;&nbsp;</li> <li>Satisfactory DBS check;&nbsp;</li> <li>As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English.&nbsp;</li> </ul> How to Apply:&nbsp; Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the ‘Apply’ button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy.&nbsp; We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.&nbsp;&nbsp; Equal Opportunity Employer:&nbsp; Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value.&nbsp; To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy.&nbsp; We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview.&nbsp; For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us" target="_blank">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>.&nbsp; Contact Information:&nbsp; If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact, Roberta Onyekwelu, Head of Service Permanence &amp; Resources on <a href="mailto:Roberta.Onyekwelu@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">Roberta.Onyekwelu@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;or 07854 913 787.&nbsp; If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp; The Council’s preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> so we can arrange an alternative application method.&nbsp; Click here for further information on the <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.&nbsp;





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London Borough Of Waltham Forest

Centre Manager Role

Job Description Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest Salary: SC6 - S02 £35,520 - £42,060&nbsp; Contract Type: Part-time, Permanent Working hours per week: 18 Application Deadline: 14/01/2026 Proposed Interview Date(s): TBC Reference: 1936 About Us:&nbsp; Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work.&nbsp; We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents.&nbsp; London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href="https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard" target="_blank">Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard</a>&nbsp;employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment.&nbsp; About the role:&nbsp; The Social Care Assistant will hold a caseload and undertake person-led assessments for adults with a variety of functional needs resulting from frailty, ill health or disability. &nbsp;They will recommend techniques or minor aids or adaptations to the home environment to support the persons independence and wellbeing.&nbsp; The post holder will work directly with people with emerging social care needs to support early intervention. This will include helping people to develop support plans, access community initiatives and develop strategies to manage their emerging needs. You will assist long-term care users to increase social inclusion, access community-led initiatives and maximise their independence. You will be part of a friendly supportive and welcoming team and will receive excellent management support and supervision.&nbsp; This vacancy is for one postholder, working parttime, &nbsp;18 hours part time, working pattern to be discussed.&nbsp; &nbsp; <a href="https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/govRoleProfiles/Role%20Profile%20-%20Social%20Care%20Assistant%20%281936%29.pdf" target="_blank">&gt;&gt; Click here to download the Role Profile &lt;&lt;&nbsp;</a> Key Responsibilities <ul> <li>Ability to support and assist therapists and social workers in duties.</li> <li>Proven ability to work with challenging client groups and situations.</li> <li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).</li> <li>Literate and numerate with accurate record keeping and report writing.</li> <li>Awareness &nbsp;of financial assessment processes.</li> <li>ICT skills including use of Microsoft applications</li> <li>Commitment to enabling Service Users to maximise their own skills and abilities and to allow them to take calculated and informed risks where this enhances the quality of their life.</li> <li>Commitment to the Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy</li> </ul> Qualifications and Requirements:&nbsp; <ul> <li>Substantial relevant experience of working in social care , with evidence of work responsibilities appropriate to the role.</li> <li>Awareness of the Care Act 2014 and other relevant social care legislation</li> <li>Experience of multi-disciplinary and partnership working and/or awareness of the issues involved.</li> </ul> Terms and conditions:&nbsp; Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks;&nbsp; This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults;&nbsp; Satisfactory DBS check;&nbsp; As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English.&nbsp; How to Apply:&nbsp; Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the ‘Apply’ button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy.&nbsp; We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.&nbsp;&nbsp; Equal Opportunity Employer:&nbsp; Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value.&nbsp; To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy.&nbsp; We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview.&nbsp; For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us" target="_blank">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>.&nbsp; Contact Information:&nbsp; If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact John McManus, OT Manager Adults Social Services, 0208-496-1821 at <a href="mailto:John.McManus@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">John.McManus@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp; The Council’s preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> so we can arrange an alternative application method.&nbsp; Click here for further information on the <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.&nbsp;





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Social Care Assistant

The Outback is a resource within Derbyshire County Council’s Children with Disabilities Service which is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity within this service to apply for the position of RCW at The Outback. This is to work alongside a team of other experienced RCW’s, providing a wide range of targeted support to children and families that are on the edge of care, with the aim of preventing family breakdown. You will be required to advocate for children and have the confidence to professionally challenge when necessary. You will liaise with other professionals/colleagues daily, with the support of an experienced management team. An understanding of the issues facing children with disabilities and their families is vital. You must hold, be working towards, or be willing to undertake and complete within 2 years of starting in post, the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare OR should hold an equivalent qualification such as L3 Children and Young Peoples Workforce (Social Care pathway), or NVQ L3 Caring for Children and Young People. More information on the role can be found within the Job and Person profile. Residential Childrens Worker at The OutbackAbout the roleThe requirements of the role of an RCW within The Outback are varied and a summary of some of the typical tasks and duties of the post are included below. The service currently covers a vast area, working across the whole of Derbyshire. Much of the work of The Outback is undertaken in the family homes of the children, their schools or local communities. Therefore, it is essential that applicants are confident to travel around the county and are also able to transport young people as required.Edge of Care/Preventing Family Breakdown – These are bespoke support packages which are agreed with allocated social workers in order to support specific targets that are identified through safeguarding plans or legal processes. The worker will work with the children and family carers, offering support and advice to achieve the identified targets. This could include the development of Positive Behaviour Support, supporting parenting skills, bedtime routines, developing communication systems, family relationships, developing interaction through play and leisure activities. Other work may include supporting introductions/transitions to other resources and services. Working with young people to offer support at The Outback or in the local community - This can include 1:1 or 2:1 work with young people with complex needs, this will often be with young people who present high levels of challenging or distressed behaviour.To support residential settings across the county as and when required. This may be to support the transition of a young person into the service or to maintain staffing cover during times of staff shortage.Please note:Although we are part of short break services for children with disabilities in Derbyshire, we are not a residential provision, therefore do not routinely do sleep in duties (although this may be a possibility if supporting the residential provisions during crisis).Working for DerbyshireResidential Childrens Worker roles attract additional payments for hours worked on bank holidays, hours worked before 7am and after 7pm.Derbyshire is also a great place to live and work. In addition to location, there are several perks to being a Derbyshire County Council employee:<ul><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>generous annual leave and flexi-time scheme</li><li>travel expenses</li><li>discount on leisure centre memberships</li><li>free car parking at most sites</li><li>an in-house counselling services</li><li>occupational health service</li><li>access to sessions with a trained physiotherapist</li><li>cycle to work scheme</li></ul>For more information please contact Max Watson (Deputy Manager) on 07929 851144 or Deborah Hill (Registered Manager) on 07717 541805.Provisional Interview Date: 5 and 6 February 2026.Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/jobs-and-recruitment/recruitment-and-contractual-arrangements/criminal-background-checks/criminal-background-checks.aspx" target="_blank">Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.</a>Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/pay-and-benefits/my-benefits-and-discounts/my-benefits-and-discounts.aspx" target="_blank">here</a>CS1We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.<ul></ul>

Residential Childrens Worker (The Outback)

Job Title: Family Support Co-ordinator Starting Salary: £31,537 progressing to 34,434 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37.0 Location: Watford Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, offering support, guidance, and training to professionals?The Supporting Families Practice Team sits within Supporting Families in Children’s Services and incorporates both Family and Practitioner Support across Hertfordshire. The team also encompasses Families First Panels where weekly multi-agency support panels are held to discuss families who need a coordinated approach to early help support, and agree which agencies are best placed to co-ordinate the early help support plan. When it is apparent that more information is required or where it is deemed that a slightly higher level of support is required to coordinate support for families, a Family Support Coordinator will be allocated to lead on this.<h4>About the role</h4>As a Family Support Co-ordinator, you will hold a case load of families and lead on coordinating support for these families by undertaking a Families First Assessment (FFA). You will need to work at pace to meet families in their homes, to understand their strengths and identify unmet needs for which the family require help and support to meet. You will be required to build rapport with families quickly, working with them in their own homes and have a good knowledge of local services. You will listen to the wishes and feelings of children and young people and liaise with early years settings, schools and other key services and agencies already involved with the family, as well as identify and engage services that are required, but not yet working with a family. The Family Support Coordinator will work closely with the Families First Coordinator within the team to identify and engage external agencies to take over the lead role for the FFA, or progress with support where needed until the case closes.The Family Support Coordinator will be managed by the Senior Families First Coordinator and will work in close collaboration with their Senior, ensuring that Early Help support is identified and provided to families in a clear effective way to evidence impact and ensure positive outcomes for families across Hertfordshire.This is fast-paced environment requiring you to be organised and able to move quickly between different priorities for different families while maintaining up to date records. The Family Support Coordinator will need to be confident in recognising and responding to risk, referring to Hertfordshire’s Continuum of Need to support your decision-making, and continuously focus on improving outcomes for families.Training and development opportunities are plentiful, to support your direct work with families; potentially including facilitating group-based interventions.This role will be covering the districts of Watford/Three Rivers and Hertsmere.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>A sound knowledge and understanding of Families First Assessments and Early Help support in Hertfordshire.</li><li>You will need to be comfortable working with parents/carers, children and young people from diverse backgrounds and have a sound knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities and child development.</li><li>Experience of interacting and working with families, children and young people and finding out what really matters to them.</li><li>You will be outcome focused with excellent attention to detail using their experience in report writing to help identify needs and strengths which in turn will help to produce action plans from the supplied assessments.</li><li>Experience in effective stakeholder engagement across a variety of services and agencies.</li><li>Experience of managing professional conflict and difficult conversations using your negotiation skills for effective partnership working and the ability to problem solve.</li><li>Self-motivated with the ability to manage conflicting priorities understanding the importance of the role’s others play in achieving a desired outcome.</li><li>Excellent digital literacy including proficiency in Microsoft.</li><li>You will need to have a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, as you will be expected to transport yourself between appointments and meetings.</li><li>The role does not require a social work qualification.</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 HSC8 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact Serena Yearwood, Team Manager Tel: 01438 845678 <a href="mailto:serena.yearwood@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">serena.yearwood@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>Interview Date: 23rd January 2026Benefits 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). 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Job Title:&nbsp;Childrens Practitioner - Family Safeguarding Starting Salary:&nbsp;£34,433 progressing to £37,280 pa Hours:&nbsp;37.0 Location:&nbsp;Stevenage Contract Type:&nbsp;Permanent Directorate:&nbsp;Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>We have an exciting opportunity to join strong, motivated and passionate teams and contribute to the amazing work that we do with children, young people and their families.Our Family Safeguarding Teams are multi-disciplinary teams consisting of social workers, domestic abuse, substance misuse and mental health workers, working together to tackle the root causes of risk in families. We work with Child Protection, Child in Need cases, PLO (Public Law Outline), children subject to care proceedings and children looked after.<h4>About the role</h4>As a Children’s Practitioner you will be supporting social workers within the team to undertake identified pieces of work, working directly with children and parents, to achieve positive change. You will have the opportunity to undertake creative pieces of work that truly contribute to positive outcomes for children, young people, and their families. You will work closely with social workers and multi-agency partners (health, education, police, probation service, CGL to name a few) to evoke change and support families to keep their children safe.You will be working in a fast-paced environment, working as part of a busy safeguarding team. You will need to have good organisational skills and time management and the ability to take a proactive approach to work that you do. You will need to be motivated, committed, and have the confidence and initiative to work independently when required.You will use direct work tools creatively to support children and young people and work alongside social workers completing parenting interventions, direct work with children, attending meetings, home visits, school visits, alongside many other safeguarding interventions. <ul><li>Children’s Practitioners work directly with children and their parents.</li><li>They provide support to Social Workers to undertake identified pieces of work. Other responsibilities will include:</li><li>Attend Core Group Meetings and Child in Need Meetings and contribute to developing, supporting and monitoring of SMART plans.</li><li>Undertake direct work with children and families.</li><li>Attend and participate in Group Case Supervision and contribute to reflecting on progress in improving outcomes for children.</li><li>Supervise contact and undertake observations between parent and their children. Support Social Workers to complete Family Safeguarding Intervention Programme and Parenting Assessments.</li><li>Be part of a Team Duty Rota as required.</li><li>Support parents/carers/young people’s attendance at appointments, access to benefits etc.</li><li>Support requests for placements, finances and support packages via brokerage.</li><li>Ensuring the work, you undertake with families is recorded in an accurate and timely way onto the child/ren’s electronic case records and Workbook (LCS).</li><li>To respect confidentiality and explain to parents/carers when there is need to share information with others in order to protect children.</li><li>Develop positive relationships with professionals and partner agencies to ensure that children and families receive the best possible service at the right time.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Although there are no specific qualifications needed for this role, the following skills and experience is required:<ul><li>Experience of working directly with children.</li><li>Effective communication skills in working with children, their parents/carers and partner agencies.</li><li>Excellent organisation skills and time management.</li><li>IT skills including electronic recording keeping.</li><li>An understanding of safeguarding/risk.</li><li>An ability to relay accurate information/concerns in a timely way.</li><li>Ability to work independently alongside being a team player.</li></ul>You will need to be able to drive and hold a current driving licence.You will have access to a wide range of exciting training and development opportunities to further develop your existing skills. If you are passionate about working with children, young people and their families to make a difference and enjoy working as part of a team, we would be happy to hear from you!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:Debbie.OBrien@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Debbie.OBrien@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: 23rd JanuaryBenefits 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&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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Assistant Support WorkerNapier Close £24,570Be the difference. Change lives. Start your journey today.Are you passionate about empowering others? We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic Assistant Support Worker to join our team at Napier Close, a vibrant supported living service in Hitchin for individuals with learning disabilities.Napier Close is more than a building, it’s a community. With 15 modern, self-contained flats and welcoming communal spaces, it’s designed to help residents live independently and thrive.Your Impact:<ul><li>Support daily life skills like cooking, cleaning, shopping, and budgeting</li><li>Help with medication and wellbeing</li><li>Organise fun trips and activities</li><li>Promote independence and personal goals</li><li>Build meaningful relationships that truly change lives</li></ul>Shifts include:<ul><li>3pm-11pm + sleep-in (11pm-8am) + 8am-4pm</li><li>10am-6pm</li><li>11am-7pm</li></ul>What We are Looking For:<ul><li>Full UK Driving Licence + access to a car</li><li>Flexibility for sleep-ins (minimum one per week)</li><li>Reliability and a passion for making a difference</li></ul>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>£24,570 pa for a 37.5 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>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, references, full driving licence and medical checks.We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer.

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Night Supervisor - Young People’s Housing Service - RadlettPart time - 22.16 hours per week - £14,520pa (Fixed Term Contract until 31st July 2026)Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people? Do you believe in the power of empathy, resilience, and respectful support? If so, we would love to hear from you.We are looking for a dedicated Night Supervisor to join our Young People’s Housing Services team. This is a rewarding role where you will work directly with young people, including separated migrant children, helping them build the skills and confidence they need to live independently.About the roleWorking as part of a dedicated team, your role as a Night Supervisor is to:<ul><li>Provide appropriate support to the young people.</li><li>Follow agreed support plans and risk assessments to ensure that we are providing a service that meets each individual’s needs, supports their aspirations and maximises their independence.</li></ul>The shifts will be between the hours of 09:45pm - 07:15am.You will be allowed to sleep between midnight - 7:00am but you are still expected to respond to any emergencies or incidents, which may affect the safety or security/welfare of the young people or the standing of the project in the community.You will need to be able to:<ul><li>Work shifts as part of a rota system which will include weekend and bank holiday working.</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.</li><li>Have a commitment to equality and diversity and take a positive approach to supporting people.</li></ul>It is essential that you hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work.Experience is desirable but not essential.In return for your hard work and commitment to our young people, we offer a considerable benefits package. This includes:Hightown Benefits:<ul><li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service (pro rata)</li><li>£14,520 pa for a 22.16 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>Monthly reflective practice sessions</li><li>Employee assistance helpline</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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We currently have an opportunity for a Service Delivery Officer within the Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)&nbsp; which also supports the Referral and Assessment Team on a permanent part time basis of 22.5 hours per week. The hours required are 9-5 Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
The role is rewarding, varied and fast paced; our main duties are to ensure that all referrals are processed and passed through to the MASH in a timely manner ensuring all statutory deadlines are met, the referrals can be made via email or phone and can come from all areas of the community from professionals and members of the public, these can be for Early Intervention support through to high risk child protection concerns.
As this team is the first point of contact for all areas of Children’s Services and the supports that are on offer, keys skills are required to include time management, flexibility, adaptability and attention to detail with good communication being the driving force behind why we can continue to provide a high level of support to an ever-expanding busy service.
We work closely with the MASH and Social Care teams ensuring we are available at often short notice to provide support for child protection meetings, with arranging and providing concise minutes within timescales, and general office administrative duties to include communication with families and professionals on case outcomes.
This is a hybrid position; office cover is required Monday to Friday on a rotational basis and the expectation is that at least 2 days per week are in the office with the remaining time working from home. The successful applicant will be expected to work mainly in the office for the first 2 weeks to familiarise themselves with work and the team.
We are looking for dynamic forward-thinking individual who is used to working to strict deadlines and performing under pressure as well as the ability to drive forward change and improve work processes.
Organisational and prioritisation skills are a must along with the ability to make decisions and deal with highly confidential information.
Full training and support will be given for this role.
⭐Staff Benefits⭐
Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:
⭐Generous Annual Leave&nbsp;
⭐Local Government Pension Scheme&nbsp;
⭐GP Helpline&nbsp;- Available 7 days a week
⭐Employee Assistance Programme&nbsp;– Including a 24/7&nbsp;Your Care&nbsp;Helpline
⭐Free Eye Tests&nbsp;and&nbsp;Flu Vaccines
⭐Free Onsite Gym&nbsp;- Located at Shute End Offices, Wokingham
⭐Local &amp; Lifestyle Discounts&nbsp;- Save on shopping, entertainment, dining out &amp; more
⭐Move through Menopause Course
⭐Learning &amp; Development Opportunities
⭐Employee Networks
⭐And more!
If this is you and you are interested in working in a busy environment where no two days are the same, knowing that what you do contributes to making a difference then please apply.
Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.
Closing Date: Sunday 18th January 2026, 11pm
Interview Date: TBC
For an informal discussion or if you have any questions about this role please contact Julie Dallas - <a href="mailto:Julie.Dallas@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">Julie.Dallas@wokingham.gov.uk</a> or Emma Brannelly – <a href="mailto:emma.brannelly@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">emma.brannelly@wokingham.gov.uk</a>
Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.
If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.&nbsp;
Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.&nbsp;
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually. 
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. 
We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.

Wokingham Borough Council

Service Delivery Officer: MASH and Referral and Assessment Team - Children's Services

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Assistant Support Worker - Napier Close (£24,570)Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? We are looking for a caring and enthusiastic Assistant Support Worker to join our dedicated team at Napier Close, a supported living service for individuals with learning disabilities in Hitchin.Napier Close is a purpose-built block of 15 supported living, self-contained 1-bedroom flats with a lounge, kitchen and wet room/walk-in shower. There is an office with a communal lounge and kitchen.What You will Do:As an Assistant Support Worker, you will play a vital role in helping individuals live as independently as possible. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Aid with the daily administration of medication</li><li>Encouraging life skills such as cooking, cleaning, shopping, and budgeting</li><li>Organising trips to local amenities</li><li>Promoting independence and helping residents achieve their personal goals</li><li>Following tailored support plans and risk assessments to ensure safety and wellbeing</li></ul>Shifts are as follows (sleep-ins are required once or twice a week):<ul><li>3pm - 11pm + sleep-in (11pm - 8am) + 8am - 4pm</li><li>10am - 6pm</li><li>11am - 7pm</li></ul>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>Promote 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>Be flexible and reliable, able to work shifts including weekends and bank holidays</li></ul>It is essential that you have a Full UK Driving Licence, access to a car, and 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>£24,570 pa for a 37.5 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.

Our CommitmentDerbyshire provides consistent, good quality care through twelve children’s homes across the County. Our homes provide an environment where young people feel happy to live.Under-pinned by Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity and Empathy (PACE), trauma informed practice, social pedagogy and person-centred approach to inform practice, we work continuously to improve the quality of our Children’s homes, ensuring our young people have every opportunity to thrive and develop.About the roleOur Night Care Assistants are responsible for the routine care and safety needs of the children within the home during the night. They provide responsive care and support using a person-centred approach based on the individual needs of the children and their families.As a Night Care Assistant, you will need to have an openness to and an aptitude for relationship focused and psychologically informed working practices. You must have the appropriate skills and experience to perform and work within an environment that can, at times, require using your own initiative along with an understanding of the children act, the quality care standards and Children’s Homes (England) regulations 2015.You must hold, be working towards, or be willing to undertake and complete within 2 years of starting work at the home, the Level 3 Children and Young people’s Workforce Diploma and Social Care Pathway (England) 2015. OR you should hold an equivalent qualification such as The NVQ 3 caring for children &amp; young people and be prepared to complete any additional work to meet the required level. More information on the role can be found within the Job and Person profile.Night Care Assistant roles attract additional payments. This post is an overnight role, for the most part, and will include weekend and bank holiday working, as well as attendance at team meetings and reflective practice sessions. Night Care Assistants have the support of a Residential Childrens Worker who will sleep in, and wake, should the need arise.Salary details: Grade 5 £13.05 - £13.26 Monday to Sunday 7am-7pm. After 7pm until 7am £17.40 - £17.68. Bank Holidays £26.10 - £26.52.For more information on our residential children’s service please visit <a href="https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/social-health/children-and-families/children-we-look-after/residential-care/young-people-who-need-residential-care.aspx" target="_blank">https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/social-health/children-and-families/children-we-look-after/residential-care/young-people-who-need-residential-care.aspx</a>Working for DerbyshireDerbyshire is also a great place to live and work. It's only a short drive to Derby, Nottingham, Sheffield, and Manchester but is also home to miles of beautiful countryside and has the Peak District National Park on its doorstep. The county enjoys house prices below the UK average and has great road and rail links. In addition to location, there are several perks to being a Derbyshire County Council employee:<ul><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>generous annual leave and flexi-time scheme</li><li>travel expenses</li><li>discount on leisure centre memberships</li><li>free car parking at most sites</li><li>an in-house counselling services</li><li>occupational health service</li><li>access to sessions with a trained physiotherapist</li><li>cycle to work scheme</li></ul>Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/jobs-and-recruitment/recruitment-and-contractual-arrangements/criminal-background-checks/criminal-background-checks.aspx" target="_blank">Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.</a>The job may require unsocial hours working including weekends and Bank Holidays. Payment arrangements will be detailed in any contract offer made.Saturday and Sunday hours will be paid at plain time where it is part of your normal working pattern unless it is between 7pm and 7am, where enhanced rates of pay apply. Enhanced pay rates are paid for Bank Holiday working.Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/pay-and-benefits/my-benefits-and-discounts/my-benefits-and-discounts.aspx" target="_blank">here</a>CS1We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.<ul></ul>

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<h4> Job Description </h4>Overview London Borough of Harrow's Adult Social Care division are seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) Senior Practitioner to provide advice and support to Occupational Therapists, OT Assistants and Trusted Assessors in the team on casework relating to adults and children with physical disabilities, in addition to the commissioning of services for the provision of adaptations and equipment to promote the independence of citizens.Tasks include providing professional advice and information to care management teams and Harrow Adaptations and facilities/Repair Team (HART), as well as chairing Professional Meetings/Case Conferences. Furthermore, you will work on complex cases which may include moving and handling issues, liaising with both internal and external colleagues as appropriate and carrying out joint visits. When needed, you will also be responsbile for supporting the Team Manager by deputising in their absence and/or acting as Duty Manager. With the welfare of citizens at the heart of what we do, we are looking for someone who can ensure that statutory assessments / reviews are completed in a timely fashion such that decisions can be taken about next steps.Please note that while we are currently accepting applications, the successful candidate will be scheduled to start this role in April 2026 About You The successful candidate will:<ul><li>Hold an Occupational Therapy qualification.</li><li>Have registration with HCPC.</li><li>Have extensive knowledge of the legislation/policies that relate to the Adults agenda, to a level that can advise other less experienced staff.</li><li>Have significant experience in carrying out occupational therapy responsibilities to advise and guide less experienced staff.</li><li>Have experience of providing professional supervision to Occupational Therapists, OTA’s and Trusted Assessors or students.</li><li>The ability to carry out specialised training as required.</li><li>Have the ability to present complex cases to panel with good clear outcomes.</li><li>The ability to write reports.</li><li>Willingness and ability to work occasional unsocial hours.</li></ul> Related Documents For more information, please refer to the <a href="https://harrowcouncil.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&amp;action=download&amp;id=26444&amp;hashed=1499676977" target="_blank">Role Profile/Selection Criteria</a><h4>About us</h4> Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow &amp; Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.<h4>Other information</h4> Support for candidates visit:<a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/support-candidates?documentId=12517&amp;categoryId=210277" target="_blank">Harrow.gov.uk</a> Our behavioural indicators roles <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23864/behavioural-indicators-below-g11" target="_blank">below G11</a> and <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23865/behavioural-indicators-above-g11" target="_blank">above G11</a> Here at Harrow Council, the vision is one of 'Working together to make a difference for Harrow' <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/jobs-harrow-council" target="_blank"> Please click here to view Harrow Council's benefits</a><h4>Important Note</h4> To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/council/Equality-diversity#:~:text=We%20have%20many%20people%20of,cohesion%2C%20fairness%2C%20and%20justice" target="_blank">equality statement</a>. As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes reasonably adjusting the recruitment process for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further information, please contact us at <a href="mailto:resourcing@harrow.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@harrow.gov.uk</a> London Borough of Harrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures. Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Harrow redeployees will be given priority consideration. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. 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Occupational Therapist Senior Practitioner

<h4> Job Description </h4>Overview The Adults and Public Health Directorate is looking for a Senior Day Services Officer to act as a member of the local management team stabilising and influencing, acting as an effective role model of practice. Tasks include supporting, encouraging and assisting in leading the Hub staff teams to function to the best of their capabilities.The post holder will enable people to access excellent day service centre based and community opportunities, including the world of work wherever possible and to offer choice and empower people to live as independently as possible. Responsibilities include supporting and assisting individuals to participate in safe personal care/hygiene needs as required, respecting the privacy and dignity of people at all times and ensuring that services are delivered in an anti-discriminatory manner with respect to the protected characteristics. About You The successful candidate will have:<ul><li>Ability to move and handle people.</li><li>Knowledge of current relevant social care legislation.</li><li>Previous experience working in a Learning/Physical Disability setting.</li><li>Experience of working with challenging behaviour.</li><li>Strong verbal communication and a good standard of written English. </li><li>Supervisory, mentoring and leadership skills.</li><li>Flexibility to support the changing needs of the service.</li><li>Experience of managing staff through significant change.</li></ul> Related Documents For more information, please refer to the <a href="https://harrowcouncil.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&amp;action=download&amp;id=25764&amp;hashed=1181793747" target="_blank">Role Profile/Selection Criteria</a><h4>About us</h4> Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow &amp; Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.<h4>Other information</h4> Support for candidates visit:<a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/support-candidates?documentId=12517&amp;categoryId=210277" target="_blank">Harrow.gov.uk</a> Our behavioural indicators roles <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23864/behavioural-indicators-below-g11" target="_blank">below G11</a> and <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23865/behavioural-indicators-above-g11" target="_blank">above G11</a> Here at Harrow Council, the vision is one of 'Working together to make a difference for Harrow' <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/jobs-harrow-council" target="_blank"> Please click here to view Harrow Council's benefits</a><h4>Important Note</h4> To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/council/Equality-diversity#:~:text=We%20have%20many%20people%20of,cohesion%2C%20fairness%2C%20and%20justice" target="_blank">equality statement</a>. As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes reasonably adjusting the recruitment process for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further information, please contact us at <a href="mailto:resourcing@harrow.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@harrow.gov.uk</a> London Borough of Harrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures. Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Harrow redeployees will be given priority consideration. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, any your data protection rights, can be found by visiting <a href="www.cifas.org.uk/fpn">www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a> 





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Senior Day Services Officer

Office of the Public Guardian

Investigator (Ref: 13135)

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Adult Homelessness Support Worker - Open Door (St Albans)Full Time: 37.5 hours per weekDo you want to make a real difference in people’s lives? Open Door is a night shelter providing emergency accommodation for up to 12 single homeless people in St. Albans each night. We also offer a drop-in service for people who are street homeless.The Open-Door staff team offer a trauma-informed, safe environment that is person-centred and supports those who come through our doors to get access to the help they need. This could include support to find move-on accommodation, claim benefits, counselling or signposting to specialist agencies for support with things like Mental Health, and drug and alcohol addictions.We are seeking a Support Worker with the right values and behaviours who can encourage and nurture a positive workplace culture based on respect and dignity for those experiencing homelessness who need support.As a Support Worker, you will:<ul><li>Assess needs and develop personalised support plans</li><li>Promote independence through life skills such as cleaning, and budgeting</li><li>Create risk assessments and safety management plans</li><li>Support aspirations and help individuals achieve their goals</li><li>Engage with residents in a variety of ways, including creative and informal approaches</li><li>Support individuals to attend appointments and access external services</li><li>Deliver trauma-informed support that recognises and responds to individual experiences</li><li>Carry out regular building checks to ensure safety and security</li></ul>Working hours: This is a full-time position (37.5 hours per week) worked on a rota basis. You will be working with another Support Worker at all times, with shifts spread across weekdays and weekends.Late shift: 2:00pm - 10:00pmAbout you: We are looking for someone who has a genuine interest in the people we support, 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></ul>Hightown Benefits:<ul><li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, rising to 35 days with service</li><li>£25,857 pa / 37.5 hour per week contract</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>Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference and medical checks. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for our roles.We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer.

Support Worker

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Make a Real Impact - Join Our Team at Cressex Road!Position: Assistant Support Worker Location: Cressex Road, High Wycombe Salary: £19,656 per annum Hours: Part-time (30 hours per week)Are you someone who thrives on helping others live their best lives? Do you believe in the power of compassion, inclusion, and empowerment? If so, we would love to hear from you!We are looking for a passionate and proactive Assistant Support Worker to join our friendly and committed team at Cressex Road, a vibrant supported living service in High Wycombe.This a shared supported living house, home to six people aged between 34 and 91 years of age who each have their own en-suite room. The people we support attend a range of day services and community opportunities 3 to 5 days a week.What You will Do:As an Assistant Support Worker, you will play a vital role in helping individuals live as independently as possible. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Supporting with personal care in a dignified and respectful way</li><li>Aid with the daily administration of medication</li><li>Encouraging life skills such as cooking, cleaning, shopping, and budgeting</li><li>Organise trips to local amenities</li><li>Promoting independence and helping residents achieve their personal goals</li><li>Following tailored support plans and risk assessments to ensure safety and wellbeing</li></ul>As an Assistant Support Worker, you will;<ul><li>Provide appropriate support to those 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>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>Be flexible and reliable, able to work shifts including weekends and bank holidays</li></ul>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>£19,656 pa for a 30 hour a week contract (£12.60 per hour)</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>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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