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Job Title:&nbsp;Dual Diagnosis Worker
Salary:&nbsp;£29,000&nbsp;
Location and Travel:&nbsp;The role is based in East Croydon, accessible by Train and Tram Link. Any travel required outside your home location for work-related purposes can be expensed. &nbsp;
Shift Pattern:&nbsp;12 months Fixed Term Contract -Full time: 37.5 hours per week. Hours to be discussed, you will be based in service.&nbsp;
About the role
We are seeking a Dual Diagnosis Worker who has a specialism in complex mental health and substance misuse to join our team in Croydon. This is a residential service which provides specialist mental health, complex needs, and dual diagnosis support to our residents. You will utilise your previous experience and knowledge, and provide specialist support to those who have been diagnosed with mental ill health and have challenges with substance use. You will deliver evidence-based interventions based on holistic assessments to support personalised recovery, integration, and promotion of independent living skills.
Within this role, you will act as a specialist for comorbidity, supporting the team to achieve positive outcomes for our residents. Some of the duties may include:
<ul>
<li>Undertake joint holistic assessments, risk assessments, care plans, and interventions to support harm reduction and minimisation.</li>
<li>Set up realistic and flexible strengths-based support plans, working closely with colleagues and support teams to support and advise on interventions and approaches to meet individual needs.</li>
<li>Help reduce episodes of crisis and assist residents/participants to access services which can offer alternatives to crisis support.</li>
<li>Work closely with support staff and clinical teams to support and advise them on interventions and approaches to meet resident/participant comorbid, complex mental health and substance misuse needs.</li>
<li>Support multi-disciplinary teams and the wider community teams with support, advice, signposting, and move on care planning.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
About you
We’re looking for someone who has specialist knowledge on how to support individuals with comorbid and complex needs, with previous experience in a similar role. We look at individual characteristics to be able to show resilience, solve challenges, and be proactive in your approach. You will have a passion for supporting people to achieve their personal goals, and achieve positive outcomes, this includes having the ability to engage with people who may be hard to reach and engage with. We further are looking for someone who has:
<ul>
<li>An appropriate qualification which is relevant to the role which could include: National Diploma, Bachelors, or master’s in psychology, Dual Diagnosis, Substance Misuse or any relevant</li>
<li>Previous experience in a similar role, providing holistic assessments and support for people experiencing mental health challenges</li>
<li>Applied knowledge of the principles of risk assessment and risk management, particularly in relation to harm minimisation.</li>
<li>A commitment to promoting recovery, harm reduction, and active involvement in care planning.</li>
<li>Ability to apply relapse prevention models to promote sustained recovery and harm reduction.</li>
<li>Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency.</li>
</ul>
Please note that the above is not an exhaustive list, more details on the role and requirements can be found in the JDPS attached.
What we offer
<ul>
<li>25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service</li>
<li>Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling</li>
<li>Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing</li>
<li>Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card</li>
<li>Life Assurance Scheme</li>
<li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li>
<li>Annual Staff Awards</li>
<li>Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives.</li>
<li>Join an organisation with a mission to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.</li>
</ul>
We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We have a team of ambassadors who are staff volunteers and actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity.&nbsp;
About Social Interest Group (SIG)
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks. Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future:&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/X5JhCPQy4hBBz6UzwWlv?domain=youtu.be" target="_blank">Theory of Change</a>&nbsp;Further details can be found on our website here:&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/4ZkrCx1MXIp5EETvqakw?domain=socialinterestgroup.org.uk" target="_blank">Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group</a>.&nbsp;
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below.&nbsp;
For Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk</a>&nbsp;or call our central office on&nbsp;<a href="tel:02036689270" target="_blank">020 3668 9270</a>&nbsp;to request a call back. Please note that this will take you through to our Central Administration team, who will then communicate your enquiry with us and we will arrange to call you back.&nbsp;
Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our&nbsp;<a href="https://socialinterestgroup.org.uk/" target="_blank">website</a>.
<blockquote>
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.&nbsp;
</blockquote>
Dual Diagnosis Worker | Mental Health Support | Substance Misuse | Trauma-Informed Care | Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE) | Holistic Assessments | Recovery Support | Harm Reduction | Risk Management | Person-Centred Care | Resilience Building | Independent Living | Multi-Disciplinary Team | Crisis Prevention | Case Management | Comorbid support

Dual Diagnosis Worker

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Salary: £40,911 Grade: Level 3 Zone 2 Location: 5 Pancras Square N1C 4AG Contract Type: Permanent x3 Hours: Full Time (36 hours) Closing Date: Tuesday 22nd July 2025; 23:59 Interview Date: 31st JulyAbout CamdenCamden is changing on the inside to make life better for everyone. Our residents and communities are at the heart of everything we do. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today and we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind.&nbsp;Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all.What You’ll Be DoingIn this role, you'll be part of a multi-disciplinary team supporting vulnerable Camden residents and their families, using your expertise to provide holistic, strength-based, and recovery-focused care. You'll build long-term relationships to help individuals maintain good health and improve their lives. Key responsibilities include responding to crises, recognising signs of harm, and preventing unnecessary hospital admissions. You'll also contribute to shared learning, development, and practice improvement within the Local Authority, with a focus on embedding strengths-based approaches.It is important you have confidence and enthusiasm, as you will be speaking to members of the public and professionals at various levels, both internally and externally.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Enhanced DBS.All About YouThe ideal candidate will be familiar working under the Care Act 2024 and bring with them an understanding, preferably with working experience, within a Social care setting or aligned organisation.You will play a key role in the smooth running of the service by handling public calls, providing screening, information, advice, and escalating when needed. You'll conduct assessments and reviews, working creatively with customers to explore support options that promote independence. Additionally, you'll consider reablement needs from physical, functional, sensory, and emotional perspectives, and assist with housing allocations and resettlement as required.To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting '<a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories</a>'.How To ApplyTo view the Job Profile, please&nbsp;CLICK HERE or copy and paste the below URL into your browser:&nbsp;<a href="http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/10807126/file/document?inline" target="_blank">http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/10807126/file/documen…</a>To apply for this job please follow the "Apply" link. In the ‘Why you?’ section of the application you will be required to demonstrate how you meet the role criteria noted in the Job Profile under the “About You” section.What We OfferAt Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits. From flexible working to 27 days annual leave (+ bank holidays!). We also know that a work life balance is extremely important so we also offer family leave, loan schemes and access to our incredible staff networks. We also have an incredible pensions scheme.&nbsp;Visit '<a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits</a>' for more details.Inclusion and Diversity&nbsp;We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do.To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit <a href="https://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity" target="_blank">https://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity</a>Anonymised Application – in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias.Asking for Adjustments&nbsp;Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at <a href="mailto:resourcing@camden.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@camden.gov.uk</a> or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG,

Camden Council

Social Care Practitioner

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About the role 
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Advanced Social Work Practitioner to join our dynamic Child Protection and Children in Need Team. In this pivotal role, you will manage the most complex and high-risk cases, ensuring timely and effective interventions that safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. You will also act as a mentor and consultant to colleagues, and represent the service, play a key role in supporting the Team Manager by role modelling best practice and providing supervision to social workers. You will act as a subject matter expert in responding to the needs of children and their families, ensuring that interventions are timely, effective, and child-centred. A crucial part of your role will be to assist in overseeing the quality of practice and performance across the team, helping to ensure that children who need help and protection experience safe, consistent 
support and make meaningful progress. 
About Enfield Council 
Enfield Council is committed to delivering high-quality services that make a real difference to the lives of our residents. We are proud of our diverse community and work collaboratively across departments and with external partners to ensure the best outcomes for children and families. Our values of openness, respect, responsibility, and working together underpin everything we do. 
About you 
You will be a qualified and registered social worker with substantial post-qualifying experience in statutory children’s services. You will have a proven track record of managing complex cases, delivering high-quality assessments and interventions, and working effectively with multi-agency partners. Your ability to lead, mentor, and inspire others will be key, as will your in-depth knowledge of relevant legislation, child development, and best practice in safeguarding. 
Our offer to you 
In addition to a competitive salary and generous benefits package, we offer a supportive and inclusive working environment where your professional development is a priority. You will have access to high-quality training, regular supervision, and opportunities to contribute to service development. We value your expertise and are committed to helping you grow in your career. 
Contact Details 
If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Ana McLeod on 0208 132 0585 for an informal discussion. 
If you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Andy Kingsbury, Recruitment &amp; Onboarding Advisor on 0208 078 5976 or <a href="mailto:andy.kingsbury@enfield.gov.uk" target="_blank">andy.kingsbury@enfield.gov.uk</a> 
 
Enfield’s Social Care Centre of Excellence confirms our commitment to creating and maintaining an environment for new and existing staff to be the best and deliver high quality social work to our most vulnerable children and young people. It brings our recruitment, professional development and support into the one portal for social care staff to see what we have to offer and how we are supporting them to continue to learn and develop on a professional basis. For more information please visit <a href="https://new.enfield.gov.uk/centreofexcellence/about-us/" target="_blank">https://new.enfield.gov.uk/centreofexcellence/about-us/</a> 
“This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment”. 
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. 
We do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents. Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your application/CV. 
Why it's great to work for Enfield Council: 
 
 - An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). 
 - Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas. 
 - A blend of remote and office based working for most roles. 
 - Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months. 
 - Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods. 
 - Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family. 
 - Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work. 
 - 1 month's paid sabbatical for registered Social Workers working in Children's Social Care. 
 
We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That’s why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we’d love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working, click here to find out more. 
If you have previously applied for this role within the past 6 months, unfortunately, a second application will not be considered.

London Borough of Enfield

Advanced Social Work Practitioner

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Job Title:&nbsp;Night Support Worker
Location:&nbsp;Ilford, Redbridge. Unfortunately this service does not have step free access&nbsp;
Salary:&nbsp;£27,000
Shift Pattern:&nbsp;37.5 hours per week, Monday to Sunday on a rolling rota on 11.5 hour shifts which include working 20:30 - 08:30. You will also be at times, required to work during the day for meetings, training, and other required activities.&nbsp;
About the role
We’re looking for a Night Support Worker to support within the Offender Personality Disorder Housing Accommodation to provide support in successfully rehabilitating and reintegrating our residents and participants back into the community. Our residents are referred to us by the criminal justice system, and they are deemed as high risk, and likely to meet the criteria for a personality disorder. You will be part of the team to provide intensive support to overcome their barriers to resettlement and progress towards independent living.&nbsp;
You will:
<ul>
<li>Work to ensure safety and wellbeing of our residents.</li>
<li>Support mainly the night shifts to ensure the service runs smoothly at night, being a point of contact for residents, engaging with them to ensure their safety comes first, and running various evening activities for engagement.</li>
<li>Build trusting and professional relationships with residents, helping them to achieve their goals and aspirations which could be through one to one sessions, group sessions, and general wellbeing check ins.</li>
<li>During quieter hours, you will be responsible for ensuring administration is up to date, the service is kept clean and tidy, and will support with additional ad hoc tasks.</li>
</ul>
About you
We're looking for someone who has a true passion for what we do as an organisation, particularly in supporting those who have personality disorder and have been within the criminal justice service.&nbsp;
Our residents needs are at the forefront of service delivery, so someone who can build trusting professional relationships is key. You will be adaptable, proactive, and able to use your initiative to resolve challenges, and keep the night service running smoothly. You will be able to work within a team, and have previous knowledge of the needs our residents may have. Each support plan is tailored to the individual, putting their needs first for the team to be able to deliver support to their needs. What are we looking for:
<ul>
<li>Understanding of the needs of those who have a personality disorder</li>
<li>Understanding of the criminal justice system</li>
<li>Ability to use IT systems to record case notes, email relevant people, and use other software required within the role</li>
<li>Ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and residents</li>
<li>Cultural awareness, Self-awareness, and ability to identify personal growth areas and take feedback</li>
<li>Sensitivity and empathy to others, and ability to deal with individual circumstances with professionalism</li>
<li>Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency</li>
</ul>
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we offer
<ul>
<li>25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service</li>
<li>Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling</li>
<li>Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work</li>
<li>Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card</li>
<li>Life Assurance Scheme</li>
<li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li>
<li>Annual Staff Awards</li>
<li>EDI Ambassador programme</li>
<li>Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives.</li>
<li>Join an organisation with a mission to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.</li>
</ul>
We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives and experiences of all of our employees. We have a team of staff ambassadors who volunteer to actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. They embrace this unique opportunity to deliver awareness, events, and developments to our organisation to support us in ensuring our value of Inclusivity is embedded throughout the organisation.&nbsp;
SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity.&nbsp;
About Social Interest Group (SIG)
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change.&nbsp; Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future:&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/X5JhCPQy4hBBz6UzwWlv?domain=youtu.be" target="_blank">Theory of Change</a>&nbsp;Further details can be found on our website here:&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/4ZkrCx1MXIp5EETvqakw?domain=socialinterestgroup.org.uk" target="_blank">Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group</a>.&nbsp;
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below.&nbsp;
For Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk</a>&nbsp;or call our central office on&nbsp;<a href="tel:02036689270" target="_blank">020 3668 9270</a>&nbsp;to request a call back. Please note that this will take you through to our Central Administration team, who will then communicate your enquiry with us and we will arrange to call you back.&nbsp;
<blockquote>
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.&nbsp;
Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our&nbsp;<a href="https://socialinterestgroup.org.uk/" target="_blank">website</a>.
</blockquote>

Night Support Worker

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Job Title:&nbsp;Outreach Activities Coordinator
Location:&nbsp;Enfield, Winchmore Hill. Unfortunately this service does not have step free access
Salary:&nbsp;£30,800
Shift Pattern:&nbsp;37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00, you may need to work outside these days/hours as per required for the service.
About the role
Our service provides supported accommodation units for adults with multiple, complex mental health needs. Our residents may be transitioning from inpatient rehabilitation, acute mental health wards, or other residential settings into a structured rehabilitation environment. Our team are here to support our residents with care and rehabilitation to help them to achieve their personal needs and goals.
As an Outreach Activities Coordinator, you will manage the running and coordination of regular activities, events, and trips for our residents which work in support to individual support places and goals, by creating a calendar of activities, celebrations, awareness months/days/weeks and events to encourage social skills and community engagement. You may also support with other external activities such as supporting with attendance to appointments and treatments, whilst using your own knowledge to support and inspire them in being motivated to engage more with various services.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Plan and implement a range of therapeutic individual and group work activities, and complete functional assessments, contributing to multi-disciplinary team care planning and risk assessments.</li>
<li>Coordinate all aspects of promotion, recruitment, and evaluation of activities and programmes. Take on feedback and utilise this for continuous improvement</li>
<li>Adapt activities/programmes to different learning needs and styles, using different delivery techniques</li>
<li>Coordinate and advertise internal and external activity and programme opportunities.</li>
<li>Empower residents to make decisions to take control over their lives, by creating an enabling environment.</li>
</ul>
About you
We are looking for someone who is compassionate and driven who thrives on supporting others and creating impactful change.&nbsp;
You will have an understanding of mental health challenges people face and have an understanding of different ways to foster a person-centred approach which supports recovery and outcomes. We are looking for someone who has a genuine care and passion to utilise activities to enable positive outcomes, in a creative way. Ideally, you will have a proven track record in coordinating and delivering engaging activities and programmes, with the ability to develop tailored support plans and appropriate interventions. We are looking for:
<ul>
<li>Experience in coordinating and/or delivering activities and programmes with people from various backgrounds</li>
<li>Experience of working with people who struggle with their mental health</li>
<li>Ability to influence and negotiate positive outcomes with others</li>
<li>Ability to work creatively and encourage creativity in others</li>
<li>Ability to use, learn and adapt to IT at an intermediate level, including Microsoft and other software programs.</li>
<li>Ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and residents</li>
<li>Excellent interpersonal skills, both written and oral. Ability to form and build effective relationships and rapport with others</li>
<li>Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency</li>
</ul>
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we offer
<ul>
<li>25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service</li>
<li>Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling</li>
<li>Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work</li>
<li>Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card</li>
<li>Life Assurance Scheme</li>
<li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li>
<li>Annual Staff Awards</li>
<li>EDI Ambassador programme</li>
<li>Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives.</li>
<li>Join an organisation with a mission to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.</li>
</ul>
We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives and experiences of all of our employees. We have a team of staff ambassadors who volunteer to actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. They embrace this unique opportunity to deliver awareness, events, and developments to our organisation to support us in ensuring our value of Inclusivity is embedded throughout the organisation.&nbsp;
SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity.&nbsp;
About Social Interest Group (SIG)
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change.&nbsp; Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future:&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/X5JhCPQy4hBBz6UzwWlv?domain=youtu.be" target="_blank">Theory of Change</a>&nbsp;Further details can be found on our website here:&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/4ZkrCx1MXIp5EETvqakw?domain=socialinterestgroup.org.uk" target="_blank">Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group</a>.&nbsp;
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below.&nbsp;
For Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk</a>&nbsp;or call our central office on&nbsp;<a href="tel:02036689270" target="_blank">020 3668 9270</a>&nbsp;to request a call back. Please note that this will take you through to our Central Administration team, who will then communicate your enquiry with us and we will arrange to call you back.&nbsp;
<blockquote>
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.&nbsp;
Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our&nbsp;<a href="https://socialinterestgroup.org.uk/" target="_blank">website</a>.
</blockquote>

Outreach Activities Coordinator

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Social Care Officer x 1 1000 Dockside, United Kingdom Social Care Officer £37,068 - £38,058 pa To support the delivery of an integrated social care service to an allocated caseload within the agreed performance management, quality assurance and budgetary framework and that the highest standards of service are achieved. To act as a member of a team providing an effective, efficient and personalised assessment, support planning, brokerage and review service to adult service users, carers and their families in order to deliver the key strategic aims of the organisation and to ensure that the citizens of Newham have access to high quality services which safeguard and promote their welfare. To ensure that the principles of “Putting People First” are deployed within their day-to-day practice so that all people are fully supported to have the best possible personalised opportunities and are supported to exercise choice and control to meet the outcomes they define. Newham is a diverse borough with a young and vibrant population. There are over 270,190 Adults in the borough, coming from all corners of the world and serves one of the most vibrant and culturally diverse communities in the UK where over 100 different languages are spoken. This makes Newham an exciting and interesting place to work. Newham Adults Social Care services provides support to adults and carers, who may, because of the effects of ill health or disability, need support to live safely and independently. Our vision is to promote the wellbeing of people in Newham, making the best use of available resources to enable adults to live in the community independently and live safely, free from abuse and neglect. We strive to support our customers to make their own decisions, to feel safe and protected from harm, aspire to good health throughout their lives and make positive choices to maintain and improve their wellbeing. Our vision is to promote the wellbeing of people in Newham, strength based practice making the best use of available resources to enable adults to live in the community independently and live safely, free from abuse and neglect. We strive to support our customers to make their own decisions, to feel safe and protected from harm, aspire to good health throughout their lives and make positive choices to maintain and improve their wellbeing. This is an exciting period of change as we begin to realign services to work alongside Primary Care Networks across the borough. This provides opportunities for new service improvements, improved pathways for customers and closer partnership working. There is a strong commitment to supporting professional development, to improve services and outcomes for vulnerable people.&nbsp; As a Social Care Officer, we know that you want to make a difference and working at Newham you will be given every support and opportunity to do so. If you share this vision of excellent practice, we want to hear from you. The Person We are looking for 1 Social Care Officer who has and wants to further develop their skills with case work under the Care Act like promoting independence and Direct Payments, carrying out assessment of needs, reviews and working with customers and carers in the community and building good links with community agencies in the neighbourhood team within Adult Social Care. We are looking for Social Care Officer who have good assessment and care planning skills and passionate about delivering results. We are able to offer you the following benefits A supportive team working environment with regular supervision An annual appraisal linking your learning and development needs. Subsidised leisure passes Generous annual leave allowance Local Government pension scheme Access to smarter working / flexible working Latest technology by way of Mobile phones and laptops Should you require any help or advice with your on-line application, please email <a href="mailto:john.stone@newham.gov.uk" target="_blank">john.stone@newham.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;or <a href="mailto:Sharon.curtis@newham.gov.uk" target="_blank">Sharon.curtis@newham.gov.uk</a> Please attach your CV and a supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role (we will not accept standalone CV’s). Please view Social Care Officer jd Closing date 18.07.2025 Please note the job may close early&nbsp;if we receive a high volume of applications Additional Information We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us. The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload. 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, and your data protection rights, can be found by <a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank">https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a>.

London Borough of Newham

Social Care Officer

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Role PurposeAre you passionate about supporting the delivery of high quality services and ensuring positive outcomes for Children with Disabilities? We are seeking a Short Breaks Coordinator / Commissioning Officer to join Children's Commisioning Team and Children with Disabilities Service. The role will be focused on allocations of short breaks and managing partnerships with providers.The successful candidate will need to demonstrate an ability to work in a fast paced environment with constant change. Key ResponsibilitiesTo contribute to the development and delivery of an expert commissioning and brokerage service that provides and enables high quality services and solutions that meet the care and support needs of children and families and that represent value for money.To manage and monitor all identified contracts, service level agreements and grants caseloads with providers of services for children’s services with a particular focus on monitoring performance against agreed standards and outcomes and reporting back on performance to managers.To maintain a lead ‘subject expertise’ in relation to either specific groups of service users, or aspects of the commissioning process in agreement with the Children’s Commissioning Service Manager.&nbsp;This relates to knowledge and best practice expertise that is a resource to the team – it does not indicate that duties will be restricted to this area of expertise.To broker services for children and families, where required, acting as the liaison with service users, providers and others such as schools, officers within the directorate and other key stakeholders.&nbsp;This might include transport for children and young people, short breaks, Direct Payments and other services as appropriate. RequirementsCandidates will be able to demonstrate a good knowledge of a range of social care provision. The preferred candidate will show willingness and keenness to work in a busy service and will be able to demonstrate a good understanding of the service user groups that access this support. This post will suit candidates with a commissioning, strategy or transformation background. Whilst experience of working with children with disabilities services context would be desirable, it is not a requirement.The post holder will:<ul>
<li>Have a good understanding of social care processes, policies and provision</li>
<li>Have good problem solving, report writing and negotiation skills</li>
<li>Provide advice and support to provider organisations and facilitate communication between provider organisations, commissioners, operational managers, other statutory agencies and relevant professional</li>
<li>Have an understanding of the contract process in order to risk manage contracted services via contract review and supporting monitoring officers as necessary</li>
<li>Have an understanding of the role of CQC (Care Quality Commission)</li>
</ul> Application DetailsThis post is open to the following types of applicants: Redeployees/ Internal/ ExternalAll applications should be made via our online application system, no CV’s or alternative forms of applications are accepted. Internal employees should apply via the council's Intranet. External applicants apply via the Council's website Interview Date - 15th July (Please hold this date)

London Borough of Tower Hamlets

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Occupational Therapy Assessment Officer Specialist Community Occupational Therapy and Sensory Services (SCOTSS)Royal Borough of GreenwichAn exciting opportunity has arisen to work in the Royal Borough of Greenwich Specialist Community Occupational Therapy (OT) and Sensory Services Team. We are looking for a highly motivated individual who wants to develop their skills and is looking for a new challenge in the workplace. We would value keen, creative individuals who thrive on enhancing services.This role requires the post-holder to undertake community visits, often working alone and may require physical exertion assisting with equipment provision and the moving &amp; handling of clients. Please consider the physical aspect of the role before you consider applying, or alternatively, call to discuss the requirements before applying.The successful candidate will have:Level 3 NVQ in Health / Social Care related qualification or equivalent experience<ul>
<li>A good understanding of the role of Occupational Therapy in adult social care.</li>
<li>The ability to undertake functional assessments / interventions to deliver Occupational Therapy services.</li>
<li>Be knowledgeable of relevant legislation with an awareness of working with vulnerable adults in a social care setting.</li>
<li>Awareness of the requirements of lone working, completing assessments in client's homes / care establishments, joint working with other Social Care / housing / health colleagues and safeguarding duties, including risk assessments.</li>
</ul>Royal Borough of Greenwich can offer you professional supervision, good terms and conditions, career development and a welcoming supportive team environment.Royal Borough of Greenwich reserves the right to close any vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date should there be a high volume of applications received.

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Social Care Officer Internal Job Advert&nbsp; Permanent Access Officer in the Adults Safeguarding and Independent Living Team (SAIL) £37,068 - £38,058 per annum The Person: A great opportunity has arisen to join us as an Autism Social Care Officer in Adults as part of the Safeguarding and Independent Living Team. This team primarily provides social work case management and assessment input to Newham residents with a diagnosis of autism. We are looking for a social care officer who will have the key responsibilities to support the work of the qualified social work team and the SAIL Team Manager. Key areas of responsibilities will include the following: <ul>
<li>To operate a simple duty system for the SAIL Team Autism service including taking calls from adults with autism and or their family and carers and ensuring that information is logged and shared with allocated workers and the team manager as necessary. This will include having to make case note entries in a person’s local authority electronic recording system Azeus and emailing requests and updates to allocated workers.</li> <li>To complete initial contact and assessments online with Newham residents when first referred in to the SAIL Team for autism input.</li> <li>To make referrals for Newham residents to the local ELFT Clinical diagnostic service when required</li> <li>To take on a small case load of people with autism who have low support needs but may require some reassurance and assistance with information, advice and guidance regarding local universal services and occasionally accompanying people to appointments.</li> <li>To provide support to Newham residents with autism who have issues with self – neglect and hoarding</li> <li>To refer appropriately to the Reablement service and to use other platforms to sign post residents to enhance their independence and wellbeing EG Newham Directory / ASK Sarah /JOY</li> <li>To attend Autism relevant workshops and events as directed</li> </ul> To ensure that the principles of “Strengths based Approach” are deployed in your day-to-day practice so that all residents are fully supported to have the best possible personalised opportunities and are supported to exercise choice and control to meet the outcomes they define. We have a strong commitment to supporting professional development, to improve services and outcomes for vulnerable people.&nbsp; As a Social Care Access Officer, we know that you want to make a difference and working in the SAIL Team as a Social Care Officer you will be given every support and opportunity to do so, including regular structured monthly supervision as well as informal supervision as and when required. If you share this vision of excellent practice, we want to hear from you.&nbsp; Please apply via Fusion and contact Tony Pape ASC SAIL Team Manager for an informal discussion if you need to clarify any aspect of the role as described. Please view JDhere Closing date 13/7/25 Additional Information We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us. The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload. 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, and your data protection rights, can be found by <a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank">https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a>.

Social Care Officer (SAIL Autism)

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Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of individuals with mental health needs? We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Social Care Coordinator to join our Mental Health Team within Adult Social Care. We also have a focus on re-enablement.
We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.
About the Role: We work with people with complex mental health difficulties, people with forensic histories, carers and families, and we have a re-enablement service and hoarding service within our team. We seek creative ways to work together to meet the needs of people who use our services together. The Mental Health Social Care Team aims to actively promote wellbeing and independence, working with people with complex mental health difficulties in partnership with health colleagues. Supporting people to retain or regain their skills and confidence by using existing and new support networks, Technology Enabled Care (TEC), equipment and short-term interventions.
Key Responsibilities:
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<li>Provide high-quality support and coordination of care services for adults with mental health needs.</li>
<li>Work collaboratively with service users, families, carers, and multi-disciplinary teams to develop and implement personalised care plans.</li>
<li>Assess, monitor, and review the needs of individuals to ensure appropriate services are provided.</li>
<li>Advocate for service users, ensuring their voice is heard and their rights are respected.</li>
<li>Maintain accurate records and reports in line with legal and organisational requirements.</li>
<li>Working to undertake assessments, provide care plans and meet the needs of adults with mental heath needs.</li>
<li>To undertake reviews and make amendments to care plans of adults with mental health needs.</li>
<li>Experience working with people with mental health difficulties and or complex needs.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
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You will hold a caseload of people with mental health difficulties and due the nature of the work you will need to have a good understanding of risk management; managing yourself in difficult environments; flexible and able to analyse varied information or situations to produce solutions.
 You will work within the legal framework provided by the statute, guidance, policies, and procedures. This role offers flexible working arrangements, including remote working options. However, applicants must be within commuting distance of Reading as site visits are an essential part of the role.
 We offer excellent support, training, and induction. You will have access to our Learning and Development programme and be supported in your career and personal growth with opportunities to learn and develop new skills. We also offer apprenticeship programmes to train while you work as a Social Worker or Occupational Therapist. Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place.&nbsp; Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this: Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do.
Drive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential.
Be Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way.
Make a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed.
 Our offer:
We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.
A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:
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<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</li>
<li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities</li>
<li>Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li>
<li>Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)</li>
<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted</li>
<li>Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work</li>
<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax</li>
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If you would like any more information, please contact Penny Conroy (Team Manager – Mental Health) call 07580 539 875 or email <a href="mailto:Penelope.Conroy@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">Penelope.Conroy@reading.gov.uk</a>
 Closing Date: Sunday 6th July 2025 Interview Date: To be confirmed Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Visit: <a href="https://moretoreading.co.uk/" target="_blank">www.moretoreading.co.uk</a> to find out more about Reading’s Community &amp; Adult Social Care Services. It’s a chance to hear from the people who already work here and why they have chosen Reading as their professional destination.

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