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Job Description Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest Salary: PO4 - PO5£49,056 - £55,323 plus retention allowance&nbsp; Retention Bonus: £2,000 per year Contract Type: Fixed term 2 years Working hours per week: 36 Application Deadline: 28/09/2025 Proposed Interview Date(s): 04/10/2025 Reference: 1895 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; Reporting to the Permanence &amp; Post Order deputy/team manager, to hold a caseload of assessment and/or support cases in the SGO, Connected Persons and Post Order Support team. To ensure that the necessary assessments (Viability/Regulation 24 &amp; 25/Connected Person/SGO) are completed to a high standard within court timelines, predicated on sound judgement and decision making, safeguard children and young people and achieve the best possible outcomes. To ensure that practice is in accordance with the relevant legislation, regulations, and guidance. To exemplify best practice and apply professional rigour to assessment and/or support cases. To attend Practice Support Group and provide professional advice and case&amp;#x2;related guidance to social workers and other professionals, sharing knowledge, skills, and behaviours to develop the practice of others. The Senior Practitioner will maintain accurate case related records; deputising for the Advanced Practitioner in the Permanence &amp; Post Order Team as and when required <a href="https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/govRoleProfiles/Role%20Profile%20-%20Senior%20Practitioner%20(1895).pdf" target="_blank">&gt;&gt; Click here to download the Role Profile &lt;&lt;&nbsp;</a> Key Responsibilities:&nbsp; The relevant assessments (Viability/Regulation 24 &amp; 25/Connected Person/SGO) are completed to a high standard and to required timescales. Assessments accurately identify need/s and vary in complexity Practice complies with the relevant legislation, regulations, and practice standards and risks of varying complexity are well managed/mitigated effectively Professional advice and other case-related guidance is provided to team members Qualifications and Requirements:&nbsp; Educated to degree standard or equivalent Relevant professional qualification and registration with Social Work England (SWE)&nbsp; Continuing Professional Development Terms and conditions:&nbsp; The below terms and conditions apply to this role:&nbsp; Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks;&nbsp; Satisfactory declaration of interest;&nbsp; This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults;&nbsp; Satisfactory DBS check;&nbsp; Continued professional body registration;&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 Ioana Furcoviciat <a href="mailto:Ioana.Furcovici@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">Ioana.Furcovici@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>&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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Senior Practitioner

Job DescriptionOrganisation: London Borough of Waltham ForestSalary:&nbsp;PO2 £42,771 - £45,750Contract Type: Full time/Permanent Working hours per week:&nbsp;36Application Deadline: 05/12/2025Proposed Interview Date(s):&nbsp;Interviews may be scheduled and conducted during the advertising period. We encourage early applications as the vacancy may close once a suitable candidate is identified Reference: 1899About 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;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&nbsp;<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;About the role:&nbsp;We are currently looking for three SEND Case Officers to support our established SEND 0-25 service. To deliver services that enable stakeholder, service users and families/carers to engage with and make informed use of the service(s). To manage and progress a large and complex caseload. To provide specialist support for a complex work area. As the lead professional, manage a caseload including direct work with children, young adults and their carers.<a href="https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/govRoleProfiles/Role%20Profile%20-%20SEND%20Officer%20(1668).pdf" target="_blank">&gt;&gt; Click here to download the Role Profile &lt;&lt;&nbsp;</a>Key Responsibilities:&nbsp;<ol> <li>Manage a caseload including direct work with children and young adults with SEND and their carers.</li> <li>Provide advice and assessments to support service provision and individual clients.</li> <li>Organize and deliver services within a specialist area to meet operational targets.</li> <li>Make operational decisions and prioritise work based on needs.</li> <li>Plan, deliver, and monitor interventions to support children and young adults with SEND.</li> <li>Provide specialist advice, guidance, and support to colleagues, service users, and partner agencies.</li> <li>Manage complex queries and issues within the SEND specialist area.</li> <li>Maintain documented case files, records, and information.</li> <li>Prepare standard reports as required.</li> <li>Ensure compliance with safeguarding policies and procedures.</li> <li>Monitor and manage potential risks within the area of responsibility.</li> <li>Commit to continued professional development</li> <li>Act in accordance with all policies and procedures.</li> <li>Work with other professionals and services to provide a seamless service.</li> <li>Liaise with other agencies on operational issues.</li> <li>Ensure operational delivery of the Integrated Disability Service.</li> <li>Proactively manage caseloads of service users with complex needs.</li> <li>Lead effective partnership working within a multidisciplinary team.</li> <li>Ensure compliance with assessment and planning requirements.</li> <li>Secure transition arrangements for children and young adults at all stages of development.</li> <li>Ensure appropriate level of care and support for education, employment, and social inclusion opportunities.</li></ol>Qualifications and Requirements:&nbsp;Substantial relevant experience of working in the service area / related profession field, with evidence of work responsibilities appropriate to the role and evidence of appropriate professional expertise.&nbsp;Knowledge of the Children and Families Act and SEND specialist work practices / professional guidelines / legislation and emerging developments within the service area.&nbsp;Knowledge and understanding of promoting independence, resilience and wellbeing for children, young adults and families.&nbsp;&nbsp;Experience and competency in undertaking assessments/contributing to assessments of children and young adults resulting in the planning, delivery and management of focused interventions and plans.&nbsp;Knowledge and experience of contributing to the development of services, policies procedures and practices.Educated to degree level or equivalentTerms and conditions:&nbsp;Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks;&nbsp;Satisfactory declaration of interest;&nbsp;This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults;&nbsp;Satisfactory DBS check;&nbsp;Suitable driver’s license;&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 Dorothy Hadleigh, Strategic SEND Lead at <a href="mailto:Dorothy.hadleigh@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">Dorothy.hadleigh@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>&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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We offer a competitive basic salary between £52,716 and £60,246 dependent on your experience (plus £3,000 pa retention scheme &amp; £2000 car allowance). There is therefore the potential to earn up to £65,246 per year. In addition, there is a £4,000 Golden Hello (subject to eligibility) &amp; up to £8,000 relocation package (subject to eligibility) and excellent LA pension scheme.
We also offer a staff benefits package, excellent career development and training that comes from working for an authority as large as Kent County Council.
Do you have the leadership skills, safeguarding knowledge and a proven track record of delivering excellent outcomes for children and young people that we are looking for?
About the role
We have a rare vacancy in one of the 5 teams for a Team Manager within West Kent Children in Care Service, based at Worrall House in Kings Hill, West Malling. West Kent covers the districts of Sevenoaks, Swanley, Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge &amp; Malling and Maidstone. This is a hybrid working role offering you the opportunity of a good work-home life balance.
Leading a close-knit team of 5/6 social workers, you will be a champion of social work values, delivering and improving services and outcomes for children and young people. Your day to day support and high-quality caseload supervision will ensure your team can meet the complex and changing demands of the service, as well as enable their ongoing development. Working in partnership with a broad range of agencies, you will contribute to the development of Children’s Social Work Services procedures and policies. Advising on commissioning strategies, you will ensure that services are developed and accessible to all children, young people and families needing support, protection and intervention. &nbsp; About you&nbsp;
You will need to be Social Work England registered with a Social Work degree (Dip SW or equivalent social work degree). You should have extensive post qualification experience, including experience of supervising staff and in depth knowledge of legislation, policy and practice relating to Children as well as have a good understanding of social work theories and how they are applied to the Kent Practice Framework.&nbsp;
You will have either management experience or specialist and extensive knowledge of this particular service user group.&nbsp;This experience should include; children’s safeguarding processes, working with children in care inc. LAC procedures, extensive experience in care proceedings &amp; adoption, supervision, budget management, and joint working with partners in the statutory, private and voluntary sectors.&nbsp;
You should be confident in your ability to lead and develop a team. You will have the expertise needed to contribute to practice and policy development.&nbsp;You will need to demonstrate excellent managerial skills and be able to support and challenge professionals effectively.
&nbsp; About us
We want the best for the children of Kent, and this can only be delivered as a team effort with everyone playing their part. So, we are creating a culture that fosters excellence and collaboration – a place where social workers are empowered to be creative and share ideas and advice. With Ofsted rating our services as “Outstanding,” Kent County Council’s Children’s Social Work Services teams are working together, stronger than ever, to deliver strengthened services and improved outcomes.
Kent is a large and diverse county, offering a broad range of challenges and opportunities to support children and young people from a variety of backgrounds and circumstances.&nbsp;
This role is subject to holding a Full UK Driving Licence – The Council is committed to making reasonable adjustments so whilst this job requires the jobholder to drive your application will still be considered if you are unable to drive due to a disability.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.&nbsp;
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.
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For more information about the role or for a discussion, please contactPaul Meggitt, Service Manager on 03000 410193 or e-mail&nbsp;<a href="mailto:paul.meggitt@kent.gov.uk" target="_blank">paul.meggitt@kent.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;

Team Manager - West Kent Children in Care Service

<h4>Our Vacancy</h4>Outreach Support Worker – Empower People to Live Independently and ThriveAre you someone who thrives on helping others unlock their potential? As an Outreach Support Worker, you’ll be the friendly face and guiding hand for vulnerable individuals across Basildon, supporting them to live independently, confidently, and with purpose. This isn’t just a job—it’s a chance to make a lasting impact in your community.What you’ll do<ul><li>Visit customers in their homes to help them maintain tenancies and develop essential life skills.</li><li>Support people with navigating welfare benefits, accessing services, and building confidence.</li><li>Work closely with external agencies to ensure customers receive the right support at the right time.</li><li>Provide crisis intervention when needed, always with empathy and professionalism.</li><li>Champion independence—this isn’t about doing things for people, it’s about helping them do it for themselves.</li></ul>What you’ll need<ul><li>Experience in a supportive role (paid or voluntary)</li><li>Understanding of mental health, physical health, and employment-related challenges</li><li>Knowledge of housing support needs and welfare benefits</li><li>Ability to provide pre-tenancy advice and ongoing tenancy support</li><li>Strong communication and problem-solving skills</li><li>A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle</li><li>Willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check</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>Flexible working options</li><li>Up to 4% pension contribution matched by Peabody</li><li>Access to a range of wellbeing and support services</li><li>Paid volunteering days</li><li>Discounts on retail, travel, and more</li></ul>Please read before applyingThis role is a Fixed-Term Contract until March 2026. You’ll need to be comfortable working independently across the Basildon area, so access to a car is essential. Interviews will be held in person on Thursday 9th October at Pembroke House.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.<h4>Attached documents:</h4><ul><li><a href="../jobV2/fdownload.php?j=4cfb7fb3aee3a590&amp;f=2ef4cee90a7a128f"> Outreach Worker Role Profile format (003) (1).pdf - Role Profile </a></li></ul>





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Outreach Support Worker

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Salary:&nbsp;£42,012 FTE Hours:&nbsp;Flexible 4-5 days per week Contract type:&nbsp;Permanent
Location:&nbsp;Westminster &amp; Hybrid

At Citizens Advice Westminster, you will be part of a mission-driven organisation that empowers local residents through expert advice, advocacy, and education. As an Advice Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the delivery of high-quality, multi-channel advice services, assuring that the most vulnerable members of our community receive the support they need and when they need it the most.
Your work will directly contribute to improving lives across Westminster, helping clients navigate complex issues such as debt, housing, benefits, and immigration. You will be a trusted leader, technical expert, and mentor, driving excellence in service delivery and championing continuous improvement.
You will manage outreach sessions, supervise advisers, and take ownership of debt casework and technical quality. From coaching and mentoring to shaping service innovation.
You will manage your own team, oversee outreach sessions, and lead on debt casework with full responsibility for quality assurance, performance metrics, and client outcomes. As a specialist in debt supervision and casework, you will:
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<li>Provide technical supervision and case checking to uphold AQS standards</li>
<li>Lead training and coaching in debt-related areas</li>
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<li>Monitor and communicate key policy developments in the debt advice landscape</li>
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We offer more than a competitive salary and a fulfilling career in a values-led organisation. Our benefits include annual season ticket loans, career breaks, and a deep commitment to your ongoing development. Whether you are honing your expertise in casework or growing into a leadership role in policy and campaigning, you will find room to stretch and thrive.
You will be part of a warm, inclusive team culture where collaboration is encouraged, opinions are respected, and every voice matters. We also offer flexible working arrangements, including the opportunity to work from home several days a week.
If you are ready to be a part of this community organisation offering a vital service to people who need our help, then click on the apply link above&nbsp;and complete the application process, demonstrating how you meet the competencies in the Person Specification in your supporting statement. Please note we expect employees to spend 50% to 60% of their working time at the office or in outreach location.
Citizens Advice Westminster value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination. We strongly encourage applicants from all parts of society and believe that diversity is what makes us the leaders in what we do. Please help us by completing the&nbsp;<a href="https://forms.office.com/r/NZrg9nBKRy" target="_blank">Diversity Monitoring Form</a>.
Closing Date:&nbsp;30th September 2025 12pm

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About the BoroughThe London Borough of Sutton is situated less than 30 minutes by train from Central London, with direct connections to London Victoria and London Bridge. Found in zone 5 with good transport links in and out of London, Sutton boasts award winning parks and open spaces, low crime rates, affordable housing and great schools. As well as high levels of resident engagement and satisfaction, providing quality services and success in addressing our financial challenges, whilst involving residents in key issues and high street changes.Sutton is continuously investing in the health, wellbeing and education of our residents and the future generation, as set out in the “Ambitious for Sutton” corporate plan. We are home to the Royal Marsden Hospital and the Institute of Cancer Research. Together with the development of the London Cancer Hub, Sutton will be the world’s leading life-science district, specialising in cancer research and treatment. Our vision will create around 13,000 jobs while contributing £1.2bn to the UK economy each year, a vibrant community of scientists, doctors and innovative companies intended to deliver real benefits for cancer patients and drive economic growth. With the regeneration of the local areas with new homes and schools, Sutton is passionate about working closely with our residents and vulnerable groups to help them maintain their independence and create a balance between support and independent living.The Council is seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment. As we strive to improve our services and spaces for our residents as set out in the ‘Ambitious for Sutton’ corporate plan, Sutton aims to shape the future of the borough and adapt to the needs of its residents to make our Borough a great place to live, work and raise a family.About the Service and TeamGuided by the Team Manager and Principal Occupational Therapist, the new Occupational Therapy Hub in Sutton unifies Occupational Therapy and Sensory services within social care. The Hub will provide professional leadership and support for practitioners, while offering career development opportunities, including apprenticeships and a unique Preceptorship for new or returning therapists. Sutton is proud to be one of the only London boroughs to have launched an Occupational Therapy Preceptorship, to support and develop people who are newly qualified or returning to practice. The Hub focuses on strength-based assessments to enhance independence and well-being, covering a wide range of support from reablement, assessments for disabled facilities grant, optimal care, to housing needs assessments, making it a comprehensive service for the community.About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateWe are seeking Enabling Independence Officers (EIO) to join our Occupational Therapy Team at Sutton Adult Social Care. The role is based in the Occupational Therapy Hub (OT Hub), primarily completing occupational therapy assessments and reviews. Our goal is to empower adults to live as independently as possible, and we are looking for individuals with the necessary skills to help us achieve this mission. As an EIO within the OT Hub, you will utilise your Trusted Assessor skills and experience to deliver strength-based and preventative support for our residents.&nbsp;Your duties will include:&nbsp;<ul><li>Conducting assessments with our residents to ascertain their occupational therapy needs.</li><li>To ensure the provision of effective advice and guidance following assessments.</li><li>Providing appropriate equipment and minor adaptations to enable our residents independence.</li><li>Making recommendations for simple major adaptations.</li><li>Collaborating with social workers, healthcare providers, and the NHS to ensure that our service users receive the best possible care in accordance with the Care Act.</li></ul>With the guidance and support of Occupational Therapists and OT Managers within the OT Hub, you will be responsible for managing a caseload of residents with occupational therapy needs, and compiling support plans to inform your interventions. Your role will be vital in enhancing our residents' quality of life and wellbeing individuals. If you are passionate about making a difference, have strong interpersonal skills to build effective relationships and can show empathy and sensitivity towards individuals facing difficult circumstances, we want to hear from you.Adult Social Care is undergoing a significant transformation to address the rising demand for our services. We're implementing wide-ranging changes to improve care for adults and create positive working environments for our staff. We have new leaders and experienced managers who bring innovative ideas to the service and are driving meaningful changes throughout your service delivery. Our goal is to deliver exceptional care that enhances outcomes for our community whilst providing an inclusive, diverse and stable environment for staff to grow their career.We expect the successful candidate to have:<ul><li>Trusted Assessor Level 3 training and/or experience - we offer the opportunity to train and reach Assessor Level 4</li><li>Prior experience in conducting assessments in an occupational therapy setting</li><li>Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies pertaining to social care and occupational therapy</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.</li><li>Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with residents, their families, and relevant professionals</li><li>An understanding of issues related to safeguarding and protection of adults.</li><li>Continuous professional development to stay updated on best practices in the field of social care and occupational therapy</li></ul>Learning and development will be supported by your supervisor and the wider management team. You will receive regular supervision to encourage reflective practice in identifying areas of improvement. As a Borough, we are committed to building a workforce that is empowered with knowledge to work autonomously and provide the valuable care service to the residents of our community. We want you to be a part of our journey.Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits to enable staff to achieve a work life balance, some of which include:<ul><li>A generous annual leave entitlement of 26-31 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply) depending on service and grade&nbsp;</li><li>Enhanced Maternity, paternity, shared parental, adoption and dependents leave</li><li>Two volunteering days per year</li><li>Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme (dependent on the role)&nbsp;</li><li>Adjustable and agile working arrangements using Google Chromebooks</li><li>Learning and development portal offering a range of courses</li><li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Zip car scheme</li><li>Confidential health &amp; wellbeing and counselling support</li></ul>Application ProcessApply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application and check your CV details have been uploaded correctly in the relevant sections.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, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.&nbsp;As part of our award winning Diversity Programme we anonymise all applications received to reduce conscious and unconscious bias enabling every application to be reviewed on the knowledge, skills and experience shown in your application. We encourage our interview panels to be as diverse as possible (age, cultural, neurodiverse etc.) to reduce bias where possible. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce.Additional InformationWe are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough and we strive to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and instil a sense of belonging in our staff. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome applications from under represented groups.To support our workers and their families we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.We are also proud to be a disability confident employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. As an accredited London Living Wage Employer all our employees are guaranteed the London Living Wage regardless of their length or type of contract.The UK has a points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance. Sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.





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London Borough of Sutton

Enabling Independence Officer (Occupational Therapy Team)

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Job Title:&nbsp;Deputy Service Manager
Location:&nbsp;&nbsp;Latimer Road, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) - Walking distance from Latimer Road underground station (Circle and Hammersmith and City Lines). Please note that unfortunately this service does not have step free access
Salary:&nbsp;£34,000
Shift Pattern:&nbsp;37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 09:00 - 17:00. Some flexibility maybe required depending on the needs of the service.&nbsp;
About the role
As a Deputy Service Manager, you will support the Service Manager in driving excellence in service delivery, being a point of contact for staff and ensuring they are empowered, skilled, knowledgeable within their roles and create a supportive environment where both staff and residents can thrive. Our residents in this service have experienced long term street homelessness and have faced significant challenges including with their mental health, substance use, and alcohol dependency, and struggled to sustain engagement with support services.They are here to make positive changes and receive the support they need to achieve greater independence and progress in their recovery.
In this role, as a Deputy Service Manager, you will work within a 24 hour service which provided person centred support to our residents. Some key responsibilities include:
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<li>Line management and leadership, offering guidance and support throughout the employee lifecycle.</li>
<li>Support the Service Manager in leading the day to day operational delivery of the service.</li>
<li>Risk Management ownership, ensuring processes and policies are followed.</li>
<li>Property and housing management, ensuring accommodation standards, timely maintenance and reporting.</li>
<li>Financial Management, including petty cash and budget management.</li>
<li>Contract management and Internal auditing, admin, and general other duties as required.</li>
<li>Striving to ensure excellence and quality in our service delivery.</li>
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About you
We're looking for someone driven to provide high quality, effective and person centred support to staff, colleagues, residents, and participants. You’ll enjoy working as part of a team learning effective communication and build meaningful relationships with people from all backgrounds. You're someone who thrives in supporting your team to deliver excellence in service delivery, in which they feel empowered to perform within their roles. You are confident in supporting with service level enquiries and giving advice on matters from employment queries to resident/participant related questions. Most importantly, you’ll be compassionate, supportive, and ready to work in a fast paced, ever changing environment.&nbsp;
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<li>Provide high quality support and line management to staff.</li>
<li>Lead and manage employees, including task delegation, caseload distribution and day to day oversight.</li>
<li>Support the Service Manager with the daily running of the service</li>
<li>Oversee and undertake regular audits of service delivery to ensure it meets contractual, legislative, and performance requirements.</li>
<li>Provide emergency on call service when and where required in case of any emergencies and to ensure staffing levels are adequate.</li>
<li>Support residents and participants to take control of their lives by creating a positive, enabling environment. Offer advice, information, and guidance.</li>
<li>Being an active team member, take part in support sessions, and help run workshops or attend local events as needed.</li>
<li>Financial Management including budgets, cost control, and general financial management.</li>
<li>Deliver a service working in partnership with other voluntary and statutory agencies.</li>
<li>Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency</li>
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Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we offer
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<li>25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service</li>
<li>Employer Pension Contribution</li>
<li>Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card</li>
<li>Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more</li>
<li>Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work</li>
<li>Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling</li>
<li>Life Assurance Scheme</li>
<li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li>
<li>Annual Staff Awards</li>
<li>EDI Ambassador programme</li>
<li>Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities.</li>
<li>Join an organisation with a mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.</li>
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We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives and experiences of all of our employees. We have a team of staff ambassadors who volunteer to actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. They embrace this unique opportunity to deliver awareness, events, and developments to our organisation to support us in ensuring our value of Inclusivity is embedded throughout the organisation.&nbsp;
SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity.&nbsp;
About Social Interest Group (SIG)
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change.&nbsp; Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future:&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/X5JhCPQy4hBBz6UzwWlv?domain=youtu.be" target="_blank">Theory of Change</a>&nbsp;Further details can be found on our website here:&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/4ZkrCx1MXIp5EETvqakw?domain=socialinterestgroup.org.uk" target="_blank">Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group</a>.&nbsp;
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below.&nbsp;
For Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk</a>&nbsp;or call our central office on&nbsp;<a href="tel:02036689270" target="_blank">020 3668 9270</a>&nbsp;to request a call back. Please note that this will take you through to our Central Administration team, who will then communicate your enquiry with us and we will arrange to call you back.&nbsp;
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Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our&nbsp;<a href="https://socialinterestgroup.org.uk/" target="_blank">website</a>.
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Leadership | Team Management | Line Management | Service Delivery | Risk Management | Operational Support | Staff Supervision | Person Centred Care | Homelessness Support | Complex Needs | Mental Health | Substance Use | Alcohol Dependency | Recovery | Independence | Housing Management | Property Maintenance | Financial Management | Budget Oversight | Contract Compliance | Quality Assurance | Policy Implementation | 24 Hour Service | Crisis Response | Communication | Staff Training | Performance Monitoring | Resident Support |&nbsp;

Deputy Service Manager

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Grade 4- £31,611-£33,987pa&nbsp; As a valued member of our dedicated team, you will play a key role in delivering personalised, meaningful activities for adults with learning disabilities. Your work will be guided by individual support plans, with the overarching aim of enhancing each person’s day: •Health and wellbeing •Employability and life skills •Social inclusion and community engagement •Independence and confidence You will also provide respectful and dignified support with personal care, tailored to each individual’s needs. Please view Job Profile here For an informal discussion about the post, please contact <a href="mailto:Stephen.Denham@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">Stephen.Denham@havering.gov.uk</a> The closing date for the receipt of applications is 22/10/25 however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early. You will be notified if your application has been successful. &nbsp;Interview date to be confirmed. Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770 &nbsp; Additional Information We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering. The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. 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.

London Borough of Havering

Day Opportunities Officer

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SEND Engagement FacilitatorFixed Term, Full Time£25,821 to £30,377 per annumLocation: BasildonWorking Style: <a href="https://www.workingforessex.com/working-here/our-ways-of-working" target="_blank">Community-based worker</a>Closing Date: 28th September 2025Do you have a desire to help and support young people? Are you able to organise and manage your workload, good at communicating and able to work as part of a team? We are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic individual who is keen to make a difference and support SEND individuals in Essex. This could be the opportunity you are looking for!As an 'Community Based Worker' position, the role will involve a combination of remote, community and office based working. There will be an expectation for you to attend the office based at Ely House, Basildon, 2-3 days per month in addition to 'as and when' there is a business need. There may also be a requirement to attend other Essex County Council offices.This role is a offered as a Fixed Term Contract until 31st March 2027.Benefits:<ul>
<li>Healthy work life balance.</li>
<li>Wide range of learning and development opportunities.</li>
<li>IT equipment and home-working equipment supplied.</li>
<li>26 days annual leave + bank holidays + choice to buy extra.</li>
<li>Generous Local Government Salary related pension scheme.</li>
<li>Access to hundreds of discounts and benefits through Essex Rewards.</li>
<li>Access to our health and wellbeing support platform with LifeWorks.</li>
<li>Up to 4 days per year Volunteering leave.</li>
</ul>Essex County Council is proud to offer an excellent benefits package to all its employees. More information can be found here <a href="https://www.workingforessex.com/working-here/pay-reward/" target="_blank">pay and reward</a>The Role:Essex County Council has embarked upon a programme of change for provision and services with the ambition to profoundly improve the outcomes and life experience of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Our vision is for a SEND system which identifies and assesses need at an earlier stage and which provides appropriate and impactful support without such high dependence on Essex County Council's statutory services. The SEND Engagement Facilitator will support sustainable inclusion for children and young people with SEND, through targeted support to educational settings, families and partners. They enable collaborative practice in throughout One Planning and ensure a joined up approach to the Assess, Plan, Do, Review Cycle, particularly at points of transition for Children and Young People (CYP).With an RQF level 3 qualification or equivalent by experience, thorough knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice 2015 and experience of working with young people with SEND and extensive stakeholder engagement and collaboration.About You:You will:<ul>
<li>Possesses a minimum of RQF Level 3, or equivalent by experience.</li>
<li>Have the ability to work autonomously, with confidence to make key decisions regarding the appropriate next steps for a child/young person and their family.</li>
<li>Have thorough knowledge and understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and how it impacts on assessment, planning, provision and review for CYP on a day to day basis.</li>
<li>Have significant experience of working successfully with children with SEND in a school and/or home setting.</li>
<li>Have significant experience of working effectively in partnership with families and professionals, including our partners, in a multi-agency environment.</li>
<li>Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills with an understanding of how to facilitate and mediate in situations which are perceived as challenging.</li>
<li>Have evidence of ability to develop skills, knowledge and experience within role, including a willingness to chair/facilitate meetings and plan/deliver training to small groups of adults.</li>
</ul>Essential Requirements for the role:<ul><li>As a SEND Engagement Facilitator, you are required to be mobile throughout an operational area. Therefore, you will need to have a driving licence and access to a vehicle, or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means.</li></ul>What will you be doing?<ul>
<li>As part of a multi-disciplinary team, provide targeted intervention to families and professionals at points of change, challenge and transition to support longer term resilience and the dialogue essential to the success of CYP educational placements and outcomes.</li>
<li>Utilise and model enabling, collaborative and person centred ways of working to ensure pupil and family voices are captured, valued and held at the heart of the 0-25 planning for CYP.</li>
<li>Identify and facilitate effective ways of gathering, recording and sharing information about a CYP, their family, setting or situation to inform the planning for them, through statutory or non-statutory plans.</li>
<li>Support the partnership between educational setting staff, families and other stakeholders to promote shared understanding of the aspirations, needs, outcomes and required provision for CYP.</li>
<li>Work directly with CYP and their families to develop their understanding of and participation in assessment, planning and decision making processes in order that their plans and implementation are fully coproduced and understood.</li>
<li>Act as a model of good One Planning to LA colleagues, and as a conduit of information for targeted work with families and educational settings, allowing the Inclusion and SEND Operations teams in each quadrant to work cohesively as part of early intervention approaches.</li>
<li>Plan, deliver and evaluate a range of development opportunities for staff in educational settings in relation to partnership and person centred practice and its application, enabling educators to embed this approach within their engagement with families.</li>
<li>Build and maintain effective links across Education, including SENDIASS and the SEND Innovation and Strategy team, in order that good One Planning practice and its impact is identified, implemented and evaluated with appropriate input from families and the community.</li>
<li>Specific individual and shared targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance management framework.</li>
</ul>To read more about us please visit:<a href="https://workingforessex.com/role/education" target="_blank">Education</a>Why Essex? As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we're committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in <a href="https://www.essex.gov.uk/about-council/plans-and-strategies/our-vision-essex/everyones-essex" target="_blank">Everyone's Essex</a>. With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you.Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process.We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-7-principles-of-public-life/the-7-principles-of-public-life--2" target="_blank">Nolan principles</a>, including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone.How to apply:Start your journey within the SEND Team by clicking the APPLY button now!If you are interested in finding out more about this role or require further information, we would love to hear from you. Please email: <a>work.placements@essex.gov.uk</a>.As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to <a href="https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service</a>.Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. If you would like to be kept up to date on other relevant opportunities, blogs, news, events and industry related news at Essex County Council, please join <a href="https://essex.talentpool.com/sign-up?utm_source=Cornerstone&amp;utm_medium=Advert&amp;utm_content=Job_Advert" target="_blank">The Essex Talent Community</a>.Additional Information:If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email <a>work.placements@essex.gov.uk</a>Follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/essexcountycouncil" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/essex_cc" target="_blank">X</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/essex_cc" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/essex-county-council/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>. Further details can be found on our <a href="https://www.workingforessex.com/" target="_blank">careers page</a>.Downloads<a href="https://www.workingforessex.com/working-here/pay-reward" target="_blank">Pay and Reward</a> <a href="https://www.workingforessex.com/working-here/our-ways-of-working" target="_blank">Our Ways of Working </a> <a href="https://www.workingforessex.com/about-us" target="_blank">About Us </a> <a href="https://www.workingforessex.com/organisational-behaviours" target="_blank">Organisation Behaviours</a>

SEND Engagement Facilitator

At Medway Council, we have bold ambitions for the future across everything we do. We are ambitious for our children and young people to ensure they have the very best start in life and can achieve their full potential.As a Head of Service, you will report to the Assistant Director of Children’s Services, providing strategic leadership, vision and direction within your service area, ensuring practice and values deliver positive outcomes for children, young people and their families.You will also work closely with our key partners across education, health and police to influence across the system.A qualified social worker, you’ll be a collaborative team player with the ability to build and sustain strong staff teams. You will also have a relentless focus on practice and keeping children at the centre of our thinking and planning as we work together to achieve positive outcomes.<h4>Why Medway?</h4>Supportive culture: You’ll join a team that values collaboration, professional development, and staff wellbeing. Medway invests in its people—offering mentoring, training, and clear pathways for career progression.Leadership that listens: Senior leaders are visible, approachable, and genuinely invested in creating a culture of openness and accountability. Your voice matters at Medway.Recognition &amp; impact: Your work will not go unnoticed. Medway celebrates success and encourages innovation, giving you the platform you need to make a real impact.<h4>We are proud to offer a range of benefits including</h4><ul><li>A generous annual leave entitlement up to 30 days plus bank holidays.</li><li>An excellent local government pension scheme.</li><li>Free car parking.</li><li>Hybrid working - enabling you to work from home/office (minimum of 2 days per week will be required in the office). </li><li>Relocation package of up to £8,000.</li><li>A range of staff benefits and discounts including access to fantastic discounts and savings on shops and services, travel discounts, health and wellbeing support, and an employee assistance service.</li><li>Access to professional development and support including Community Care Inform.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4><ul><li>You will hold a recognised Social Work qualification eg. Degree in Social Work, PGC in Social Work, CQSW, DipSW or equivalent.</li><li>Be registered with Social Work England.</li><li>NVQ level 5 in Management or equivalent management qualification.</li><li>Extensive management experience including the management of change. </li><li>Significant experience directly related to the area of specialism.</li><li>Experience in successfully planning for and contributing to the Ofsted inspection process.</li><li>Extensive understanding of the legislative and policy framework around providing services to children, young people, and their families.</li><li>Experience of working within a Signs of Safety framework.</li><li>Evidence of continuous professional development.</li><li>For further information on the qualifications, skills and experience required, please refer to the Job Profile and Person Specification.</li></ul><h4>Our organisation</h4>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.<h4>Important Information</h4>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view onlinePlease be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878.





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This is Medway

Head of Service - Improvement

Job Description Job Title:&nbsp;Support Planner – Caring For Thurrock Salary:&nbsp;£33,531&nbsp;– £38,052&nbsp;per annum&nbsp;(pro rata if part-time)&nbsp; Grade:&nbsp;D Contract Type:&nbsp;4 Year Fixed Term&nbsp;Contract x2 Working Hours: 37 per week An opportunity has arisen for a Support Planner to work within Caring For Thurrock. The role is to work alongside team members who are responsible for managing the staff and service users within the service. Caring for Thurrock is the internal care department of Thurrock Council Adult Social Care and is responsible for provision of Care for Thurrock residents. The team is a Multi Disciplinary Team working alongside colleagues within the Health Service in providing long term and reablement care to service users within Thurrock. The team&nbsp;is about&nbsp;responsive social care&nbsp;support that creates&nbsp;opportunity for vulnerable people to come together with their community to explore opportunities and outcomes, while providing support&nbsp;that is committed to safeguarding the most vulnerable. &nbsp;&nbsp; As part of the Caring For Thurrock team&nbsp;you will be working in a way that is responsive and proportionate, working&nbsp;with people to achieve their outcomes using their strengths and their community creativity, linking people with their communities focusing on ‘what matters&nbsp;rather than what’s the matter’.&nbsp;You will need to be an excellent communicator and able to work alongside colleagues in other departments, health, community partners and agencies in order to meet the care and support needs, and outcomes for our residents.&nbsp; Adult Social Care has so much to offer you, and we look forward to seeing what you can offer Adult Social Care.&nbsp; <ul> <li>Generous annual leave entitlement – 25 days rising to 30 after 5 years’ service.</li> <li>Flexible working to enable work life balance.</li> <li>Reflective supervision and management support</li> <li>Excellent training and development opportunities</li> </ul> A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced plus barred level is required for this role – at no extra cost. Our vision – An ambitious and collaborative community which is proud of its heritage and excited by its diverse opportunities and future. Thurrock 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 champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome. We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do. Important Dates&nbsp; Closing Date (Redeployment Only):&nbsp;11/09/2025&nbsp; Closing Date (Internal &amp; External):&nbsp;28/09/2025&nbsp; Interview Date: TBC Additional Information&nbsp; If you have any questions about the role or interview process, please contact:&nbsp; Kayleigh Arthurton <a href="mailto:KArthurton@thurrock.gov.uk" target="_blank">KArthurton@thurrock.gov.uk</a> To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below:&nbsp; <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EcQR45M1371Cjg93rQm5mrUBLVN3eRpI7t7IeSldzedxGg?e=zgdlv4" target="_blank">Support Planner JD &amp; PS.pdf</a> Application Requirements&nbsp;-&nbsp; As 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>&nbsp; <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/Ecz7hL-hyYFGvVpdkZ55ozkBS_giEjpigg97yi5KrF2SVw?e=vKePlG" target="_blank">Gaps in Employment Example</a> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;





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Thurrock Council

Support Planner - CFT Reablement

Job Description Job Title:&nbsp;Safeguarding &amp; DOLS Support Worker Salary:&nbsp;£29,253 - 32,736 (pro-rata if part time) Grade:&nbsp;C&nbsp; Contract Type:&nbsp;Fixed Term&nbsp;12 months Working Hours:&nbsp;37 hours per week&nbsp; The Safeguarding &amp; DOLS Support Worker will be a member of Thurrock Council's Safeguarding &amp; Legal Intervention Team. They will provide high level administrative support to ensure that the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS) service runs efficiently to meet statutory obligations and legal requirements, as well as supporting the Adult Safeguarding Team.&nbsp; As a&nbsp;Safeguarding &amp; DOLS Support Worker, you will&nbsp;be responsible for:&nbsp; <ul> <li>Supporting the DOLS Coordinator &amp; Deputy Manager with the day to day running of the service</li> <li>Ensuring allocation processes are following in line with timescales</li> <li>Be one of the first points of contact for the Safeguarding &amp; Legal Intervention team</li> <li>Overseeing all DOL referrals in line with process to ensure that Adults systems &amp; waiting lists are updated accurately</li> <li>Use a wide variety of Microsoft applications including Word &amp; PowerPoint &nbsp;</li> </ul> What&nbsp;We’re&nbsp;Looking For&nbsp; We’re&nbsp;looking for someone who has:&nbsp; <ul> <li>Excellent communication skills</li> <li>Exceptional attention to detail</li> <li>Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise workload</li> <li>Ability to solve problems</li> <li>Ability to keep accurate records</li> </ul> Essential qualifications:&nbsp;please refer to the Job Specification for further information DBS Check: Not Required for this post.&nbsp; Benefits of Working with Us 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; &nbsp;</li> </ul> Important Dates&nbsp; Closing Date (Redeployment Only):&nbsp;11th September 2025 Closing Date (Internal &amp; External):&nbsp;28th September 2025 Interview Date: To Be Confirmed Additional Information&nbsp; If you have any questions about the role or interview process, please contact:&nbsp; Leanne Dunnage - Deputy Manager: Systems &amp; Processes&nbsp; <a href="mailto:ldunnage@thurrock.gov.uk" target="_blank">ldunnage@thurrock.gov.uk</a> / 01375 659810 To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below:&nbsp; <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EWhS7SMCyJJAgHCIgxXTOecBXLGyWaTcfDKAzervMs1z0g?e=GiaGy2" target="_blank">Download Job Profile (PDF Document)</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. For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Thurrock Council</a>





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Safeguarding and DOLS Team Support Worker

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House Project Lead £52,194 - £55,323 per annum plus Market Supplement £5k&nbsp; Office based role – Newham Dockside E16 2QU Closing date: 05/10/2025 at 23:59 Please apply ASAP as we may interview shortlistable candidates before the closing date. Job Description JOIN US AND HELP BUILD A FAIRER NEWHAM ABOUT THE JOB &nbsp;Are you passionate about improving outcomes for care-experienced young people? Do you have the drive to lead a dynamic, youth-led initiative that empowers young people to take control of their futures?&nbsp; We are seeking a House Project Lead to lead and deliver a comprehensive programme of assessment, review and support for young people leaving care in the London Borough of Newham. You will supervise a House Facilitator and work directly with young people to co-develop and deliver a project that supports their transition into independent living. The House Project equips young people with the skills, confidence and support they need to move into their first home, sustain their tenancy, and thrive in their communities. You will work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners, including housing providers, education and employment services, and health professionals, to ensure holistic support for each young person Want to learn more about the House Project? Visit the National House Project YouTube Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheNationalHouseProject" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@TheNationalHouseProject</a> ABOUT YOU You’ll bring: - A recognised qualification in Social Work. - A strong working knowledge of national policy and legislation regarding children’s social care. - Substantial experience working with young people in social work, youth work or education settings. - Proven leadership in project development and delivery. - Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work relationally with young people and collaboratively with professionals. You’ll be: - Committed to co-production and youth empowerment. - Skilled in assessing young people’s needs holistically and safeguarding effectively. - Able to work flexibly, creatively and tenaciously to achieve positive outcomes. - Comfortable with a physically active role, including participation in group activities and residential trips. Key Responsibilities: - Lead the delivery of the House Project in Newham, management of facilitators. - Work directly with young people to co-design and deliver the programme. - Build and maintain partnerships with housing, education, employment and health services. - Ensure ongoing support for young people post-move-in to sustain tenancies and promote wellbeing. - Promote youth voice and participation at every stage of the project. Essential Skills and Experience: Ability to form positive, trusting relationships with young people. - Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. - Experience of multi-agency working and partnership development. - Understanding of trauma-informed practice and child development. - Ability to travel independently across the borough. WHY WORK WITH US? Newham is a vibrant, dynamic, culturally rich London Borough with a young population and limitless potential.&nbsp;We’ve been working hard to make Newham a great place to work. <ul>
<li>A commitment to addressing disproportionality wherever we find it.</li> <li>We’re a&nbsp;GOOD local authority&nbsp;focused on reaching excellence.</li> <li>We offer genuinely flexible/hybrid working as long as children and families are supported.</li> <li>Stability: 100% of senior management and 80% of Team Managers are now permanent.</li> <li>Our firmly established practice model,&nbsp;Circles of Support,&nbsp;was recently nominated for the prestigious MJ Award for Innovation in Children’s Services and allows systemic, restorative practice to flourish.</li> <li>Career progression is possible with Newham; within Children’s social work we promoted 30 internal colleagues in 2023 and 38 colleagues in 2024.</li> <li>Social Care Academy – our academy received significant praise from Ofsted and 50+ social workers have studied for systemic higher education with us since 2020.</li> <li>A competitive salary package that rivals capped agency pay.</li> <li>Oyster card/parking permit for business use.</li> <li>Wellbeing service, leisure and discount benefits</li> <li>Travel season ticket loan, cycle scheme, Local Authority pension.</li> </ul> TO APPLY To apply please submit your CV through our&nbsp;online recruitment portal.&nbsp; Closing date: 05.10.2025 at 23:59 Interviews: &nbsp;week commencing 20^th October&nbsp; 2025 If you have any questions about the recruitment process or want to discuss joining Newham Children’s Services with one of our managers, please contact <a href="mailto:Yvonne.Micheal@newham.gov.uk" target="_blank">Yvonne.Micheal@newham.gov.uk</a> 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>.

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House Project Lead

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Job Title: Audit, Compliance, and Safety Officer
Location: Central office based in Islington (Around 10 minute walk from Highbury and Islington Station). You will be based at Central office, but will regularly visit various services and have days you can work from home. Unfortunately Central Office alongside other services do not have step free access.
Salary: £35,700
Shift Pattern: 6 month fixed term contract working 22.5 hours per week Monday to Friday on a flexible basis around 09:00 - 17:00.&nbsp;
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for you to join the Compliance, Risk, and Audit team, which consists of a Director, Head of Service, and three experienced officers.
You will play a vital role in supporting SIG's strategic direction through commitment to high standards of Governance, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management and Continuous Improvement. You will contribute to maintaining a safe and transparent working environment which is also psychologically informed for our residents and participants, to help protect and empower our staff, residents, and participants.&nbsp;
Key Responsibilities include:
<ul>
<li>Review reported AINMs and Safeguarding alerts and work collaboratively with teams to implement effective remedial actions, supporting future mitigation</li>
<li>Conduct regular service visits and team meetings, focusing on safety reviews, training, and provide practical, informed guidance during these engagements</li>
<li>Manage data and analyse trends, creating high quality reports, which are clear and readable</li>
<li>Facilitate and support organisational complaints processes to ensure adherence to policy, timescale, and best practice</li>
<li>Investigate and lead on whistleblowing concerns and assist the audit and compliance team, champions, Managers, P&amp;C and other relevant teams in acting appropriately on concerns raised and protecting the whistleblower</li>
</ul>
About you
We are looking for someone who wants to broaden or utilise their experience within Compliance, Audit and Safety, to support the organisation to ensure safety for all. You will have:
<ul>
<li>Previous experience in complaints and incident handling, safeguarding, data protection, and audits</li>
<li>Previous experience in governance systems and structures which could include auditing, risk management, investigations, and report writing</li>
<li>Previous experience in managing quality standards</li>
<li>Working knowledge of health and safety processes and procedures</li>
<li>IT Proficiency, ability to learn new software programs, and ability to confidently use and utilise Microsoft programs</li>
<li>Ability to write reports in a clear, readable format</li>
<li>Proven ability to juggle multiple tasks and competing priorities within a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines</li>
<li>Awareness and understanding of the impact of stigma and marginalisation on people who have multiple complex needs</li>
<li>Working knowledge and experience of up-to-date legislation in health and safety in care and support settings, and ability to continuously monitor</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>Employer Pension Contribution</li>
<li>Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card</li>
<li>Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more</li>
<li>Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work</li>
<li>Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling</li>
<li>Life Assurance Scheme</li>
<li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li>
<li>Annual Staff Awards</li>
<li>EDI Ambassador programme</li>
<li>Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities.</li>
<li>Join an organisation with a mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.</li>
</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> 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> or call our central office on <a href="tel:02036689270" target="_blank">020 3668 9270</a> to request a call back. Please note that this will take you through to our Central Administration team, who will then communicate your enquiry with us and we will arrange to call you back.&nbsp;
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Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.&nbsp;
Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our&nbsp;<a href="https://socialinterestgroup.org.uk/" target="_blank">website</a>.
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Audit | Compliance | Risk Management | Health and Safety | Accident Management | Incident Management | Safety at work | Governance

Audit, Compliance and Safety Officer

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Job Title:&nbsp;Support Mentor (Nights)
Location:&nbsp;Latimer Road, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) - Walking distance from Latimer Road underground station (Circle and Hammersmith and City Lines). Please note that unfortunately this service does not have step free access
Salary:&nbsp;£27,000
Shift Pattern:&nbsp;37.5 hours per week, Monday to Sunday between 21:00 - 09:00 on a 6 week rolling rota which includes at least one day shift per week, weekends, and bank holidays.&nbsp;
About the role
Our residents in this service have experienced long term street homelessness and have faced significant challenges including with their mental health, substance use, and alcohol dependency, and struggled to sustain engagement with support services. That's why they're here, to make a change and gain the support they need to enable greater independence and recovery.
In this role, as a Support Mentor, you will work within a 24 hour service which provided person centred support to our residents. Some key responsibilities include:
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<li>Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of residents and participants.</li>
<li>Be a present member of the team on the night shift, completing handovers for day colleagues for a seamless service.</li>
<li>Building trusting professional relationships with residents, helping them to achieve their goals and aspirations which could be through tailored one to one sessions, group sessions, in and out of service activities, and general wellbeing check ins.</li>
<li>Focusing on empowering our residents to take control over their lives and meet their personal goals.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
About you
We're looking for someone who shares our passion for supporting people who’ve experienced homelessness and may have complex needs. Our residents are at the forefront of our service delivery, so building trusting and professional relationships is key. You’ll be adaptable, proactive, and confident using your initiative to resolve challenges, and keep the night service running smoothly. Teamwork is essential and having previous knowledge of the needs our residents may have. Each support plan is tailored to the individual, so you'll help deliver care that truly meets their needs. What are we looking for:
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<li>Understanding of the needs of those who have faced homelessness and have various complex needs including mental health, substance use, and alcohol dependency.</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>Understanding of the housing and social needs of people with multiple and complex needs.</li>
<li>Cultural awareness, Self-awareness, and ability to identify personal growth areas and take feedback.</li>
<li>Sensitivity and empathy to others, and ability to deal with individual circumstances with professionalism.</li>
<li>Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency.</li>
</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>Employer Pension Contribution</li>
<li>Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card</li>
<li>Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more</li>
<li>Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work</li>
<li>Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling</li>
<li>Life Assurance Scheme</li>
<li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li>
<li>Annual Staff Awards</li>
<li>EDI Ambassador programme</li>
<li>Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities.</li>
<li>Join an organisation with a mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.</li>
</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>
Care | Support | Social Work | Social Worker | Support Staff | Homelessness Support | Complex Needs | Mental Health | Substance Use | Alcohol Dependency | Person Centred Support | Recovery | Independence | Housing Support | 24 hour Service | Night Shift Support &nbsp;

Night Support Mentor

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Social Care Direct AdviserPermanent, Part Time£25,081 to £27,653 per annumLocation: ChelmsfordWorking Style: <a href="https://www.workingforessex.com/working-here/our-ways-of-working" target="_blank">Fixed-base worker</a>Closing Date: 21st September 2025Come and join our very supportive Emergency Duty Service (EDS) who have an extremely important role to play within Adult and Children's Social Care for Essex. EDS provide a prompt and efficient response to service users within Adult and Children's services, carers, agencies, medical care and professionals, giving information advice, and, where appropriate, extending a package of care.This is a part-time opportunity offering 28 hours per week, consisting of 4 x 7.5 hour shifts (30 minute break is added). A rota is available on request but is subject to change should the service require it. You will be based at our offices in Chelmsford, there is no home working available but plenty of free parking onsite.Experience is not essential as full training for this role will be given. However, you must be able to commit to the days and hours (evenings, nights, weekends and Bank holidays, including Christmas) required.The part time salary for this role will be from £18,980 to £20,927 per annum plus an additional 15% allowance for unsociable hours. Benefits:<ul>
<li>Healthy work life balance.</li>
<li>Wide range of learning and development opportunities.</li>
<li>IT equipment and home-working equipment supplied.</li>
<li>26 days annual leave + bank holidays + choice to buy extra.</li>
<li>Generous Local Government Salary related pension scheme.</li>
<li>Access to hundreds of discounts and benefits through Essex Rewards.</li>
<li>Access to our health and wellbeing support platform with LifeWorks.</li>
<li>Up to 4 days per year Volunteering leave.</li>
</ul>Essex County Council is proud to offer an excellent benefits package to all its employees. More information can be found here <a href="https://www.workingforessex.com/working-here/pay-reward/" target="_blank">pay and reward</a>.The Role:Children and Families is recognised as a service in which social work can develop and prosper, with a culture of collaboration, integrity and compassion; promoting the development and wellbeing of children, young people and their families; protecting them from neglect and abuse. Working together with partners delivering a range of early help, family support and effective social work interventions which build resilience, remove barriers and enable children and young people to look forward to a brighter future.The Social Care Direct Adviser provides prompt and efficient information and advice to enquiries and requests from service users, carers, agencies, medical care and professionals.The Emergency Duty Service (EDS) provides essential cover outside of normal office hours and applicants will be required to work, evenings, nights, and weekends, including bank Holidays on a rota basis.While the role itself does not require a car for day-to-day duties, having access to a vehicle would be an advantage due to the nature of the shift patterns. The late shift finishes at 12:30am, and although overnight shifts can be worked from home once training is complete, this is conditional (if there are any issues with home internet or connectivity, the expectation is that the individual can travel to the office immediately). Unfortunately, public transport is not a viable option at that time of night, and we do not want to have staff relying on buses at 1am. Additionally, weekend shifts begin at 7am, and the person on duty would be the only one in the office at that time. Therefore, punctuality is critical. While we understand that exceptional circumstances can arise, we need someone who can consistently meet these requirements without relying on public transport disruptions. About You:<ul>
<li>Educated to GCSE level or equivalent by experience.</li>
<li>Evidence of continuing professional development and knowledge in relevant professional area.</li>
<li>Excellent typing and office based skills.</li>
<li>Experience of working under pressure in a busy office environment.</li>
<li>A working knowledge of standard ICT software and systems, in particular MS Word and Excel.</li>
<li>Experience of using own initiative to progress work.</li>
<li>Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to deal with challenging people in a sensitive manner.</li>
<li>Proven communication skills at all levels with excellent organisational skills.</li>
<li>Customer service experience including answering a high volume of calls.</li>
</ul>What will you be doing?<ul>
<li>Responsible for using specialist knowledge and judgement on Adult, Child and Mental Health services available in order to respond to enquiries and requests with appropriate information and advice.</li>
<li>Responsible for identifying and responding to urgent or critical situations by passing referrals to the EDS Social Workers in order to ensure appropriate escalation and management of situations.</li>
<li>Responsible for providing accurate and up-to-date information and advice to callers on Social Care policies and services, including eligibility criteria, and services provided by other statutory, private and voluntary agencies.</li>
<li>Responsible for ensuring that all information is recorded quickly and accurately and is entered onto the appropriate database in order to ensure records are properly maintained.</li>
<li>Responsible for ensuring that all information recorded complies with data recording legislation and guidance.</li>
<li>Responsible for capturing data required for performance indicators in the correct format or style in order for it to be transcribed on the appropriate system.</li>
<li>Work collaboratively with colleagues in order to support the sharing of knowledge and new information.</li>
<li>Work collaboratively as a representative of Social Care Direct on project and consultation groups in order to ensure knowledge and information is shared with colleagues.</li>
<li>Specific individual and shared targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance management framework.</li>
</ul>Why Essex? To read more about us please visit:<a href="https://workingforessex.com/role/children-families" target="_blank">Children &amp; Families - Working for Essex</a>Please take a look at our <a href="https://vimeo.com/475853823/dd8949f748" target="_blank">'No Magic' Children &amp; Families video</a>As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we're committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in <a href="https://www.essex.gov.uk/about-council/plans-and-strategies/our-vision-essex/everyones-essex" target="_blank">Everyone's Essex</a>. With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you.Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process.We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-7-principles-of-public-life/the-7-principles-of-public-life--2" target="_blank">Nolan principles</a>, including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone.How to apply:Start your journey as a Social Care Direct Advisor by clicking the APPLY button now!If you are interested in finding out more about this role or require further information, we would love to hear from you. Please email: <a>work.placements@essex.gov.uk</a>.As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to <a href="https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service</a>.Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. If you would like to be kept up to date on other relevant opportunities, blogs, news, events and industry related news at Essex County Council, please join <a href="https://essex.talentpool.com/sign-up?utm_source=Cornerstone&amp;utm_medium=Advert&amp;utm_content=Job_Advert" target="_blank">The Essex Talent Community</a>.Additional Information:If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email <a>work.placements@essex.gov.uk</a>Follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/essexcountycouncil" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/essex_cc" target="_blank">X</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/essex_cc" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/essex-county-council/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>. Further details can be found on our <a href="https://www.workingforessex.com/" target="_blank">careers page</a>.Downloads<a href="https://www.workingforessex.com/working-here/pay-reward" target="_blank">Pay and Reward</a> <a href="https://www.workingforessex.com/working-here/our-ways-of-working" target="_blank">Our Ways of Working </a> <a href="https://www.workingforessex.com/about-us" target="_blank">About Us </a> <a href="https://www.workingforessex.com/organisational-behaviours" target="_blank">Organisation Behaviours</a>

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Ending Homelessness in Enfield 
Our homelessness service is focused on homelessness prevention, reducing temporary accommodation and ending street homelessness. 
Our Housing Advisory Service delivers sustainable housing outcomes for Enfield residents through a range of services, including data-driven early intervention, community outreach, specialist practice teams and a street homelessness service. 
We are seeking proactive, outcome focused people to join our Street Homelessness Service. The Street Homelessness Service has been set the ambitious target to end rough sleeping in Enfield. 
Sustainable Housing Support Worker - Secondment/Fixed Term role until March 2026 
We are recruiting for a Sustainable Housing Support Worker, to work within the Street Homelessness Accommodation Team, part of the Street Homelessness Service. The Street Homelessness Accommodation Team provide housing related support services to former rough sleepers across several distinct supported housing projects including – Housing First, Dispersed, and Shared Accommodation. 
The ideal candidate will be ambitious, proactive, collaborative, highly motivated and ready for a new challenge. You must also have strong communication and creative problem-solving skills together with the drive and passion to help vulnerable people to live independent and fulfilling lives. You must also be willing to work outside of office hours on occasion, be able to work independently and have good knowledge of welfare, housing and homelessness practice. You will have a solid understanding of safeguarding practices .for vulnerable households, as well as the drive to empower tenants to maintain their tenancies, engage with support services via our mulitdiscpliary partnership process, and move on into longer term appropriate accommodation. 
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an innovative and inspiring service aimed at ending rough sleeping in Enfield. 
Contact Details 
If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Selwyn Albert on 07356 141457 for an informal discussion 
If you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Vickie McGrath at <a href="mailto:vickie.mcgrath@enfield.gov.uk" target="_blank">vickie.mcgrath@enfield.gov.uk</a> or at 020 8132 1053 
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. 
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. 
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 paid sabbatical for Children’s Social Workers 
 
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. 
If you have previously applied for this role within the past 6 months, unfortunately, a second application will not be considered. 
Meridian Water | A major 20 year regeneration programme led by Enfield Council. Bringing 10,000 homes &amp; 6,000 jobs to Enfield, next to the beautiful Lee Valley Regional Park

London Borough of Enfield

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Job Title:&nbsp;Field Care Supervisor&nbsp;
Location:&nbsp;South East London. The role is around 70% based within the community visiting participants and staff, then some home working and central office days in Islington as required. Kindly be aware that step free access is not available at our central office, and some of our other services.&nbsp;
Salary:&nbsp;£28,200 - Full time Equivalent
Shift Pattern:&nbsp;Fixed term contract till March with the potential for extension,30 hours per week, Monday to Sunday on a flexible rota between 08:00 - 20:00, including working on bank holidays and outside these hours as per service requirements.
About the role
We are looking for a Field Supervisor to lead a team who are dedicated and focused to providing support to our participants within the community. We provide person centred care and support to our participants within the community, homes, and residential properties. We support vulnerable adults to live more independently, offering friendly outreach that helps with housing, daily living, and building self reliance.
In this role, you'll:
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<li>Be supporting the establishment of supporting staff and participants, doing assessments, working with partners, and helping ensure everything runs smoothly by carrying out quality checks.</li>
<li>Line manage, lead and support your team providing advice, guidance and support throughout their employment lifecycle</li>
<li>Support the Service Manager and Deputy Manager in leading the day to day operational delivery of the service. Delivering the highest standards of quality, performance, and improvements across your service.</li>
<li>Be responsible for ensuring full contract and regulatory compliance is completed, and support the Service Manager in the implementation and delivery of service monitoring and development</li>
<li>Ensure Risk Management ownership, ensuring processes and policies are followed</li>
<li>Manage contract and Internal auditing, admin, and general other duties as required.&nbsp;</li>
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About you
We are seeking a passionate, driven and motivated colleague to lead this service in a trauma informed and inclusive way. Someone who is knowledgeable in the needs of our participants, and can support the team in delivering excellence. You will be driven with passion for what we do, and be able to work flexibly to meet service needs, providing new ideas and opportunities to develop the service further to continue to achieve excellence!
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<li>Ability to lead a team to achieve service KPI's</li>
<li>Flexible and capable of commuting throughout London for client appointments and MDT meetings.</li>
<li>Ability to provide advice, support and guidance to a team on all aspects of the service such as participant related enquiries which can include housing management.</li>
<li>Ability to promote the service externally to enhance reputation across London and with partner organisations</li>
<li>Willingness and ability to work flexibly to meet service needs</li>
<li>IT Proficiency, including Microsoft Office, and the ability to navigate and learn new case management systems and other types of organisational software</li>
<li>Understanding and/or practical knowledge of the social and societal marginalisation that can be attached to people with mental health issues, addiction, exploitation, homelessness and within the criminal justice system&nbsp;</li>
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We’re looking for someone who shares our values and is excited to make a real difference in people’s lives!
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we offer
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<li>25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service</li>
<li>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>
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We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives and experiences of all of our employees. We have a team of staff ambassadors who volunteer to actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. They embrace this unique opportunity to deliver awareness, events, and developments to our organisation to support us in ensuring our value of Inclusivity is embedded throughout the organisation.&nbsp;
SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity.&nbsp;
About Social Interest Group (SIG)
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change.&nbsp; Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future:&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/X5JhCPQy4hBBz6UzwWlv?domain=youtu.be" target="_blank">Theory of Change</a>&nbsp;Further details can be found on our website here:&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/4ZkrCx1MXIp5EETvqakw?domain=socialinterestgroup.org.uk" target="_blank">Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group</a>.&nbsp;
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below.&nbsp;
For Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk</a>&nbsp;or call our central office on&nbsp;<a href="tel:02036689270" target="_blank">020 3668 9270</a>&nbsp;to request a call back. Please note that this will take you through to our Central Administration team, who will then communicate your enquiry with us and we will arrange to call you back.&nbsp;
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Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.&nbsp;
Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our&nbsp;<a href="https://socialinterestgroup.org.uk/" target="_blank">website</a>.
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Field Care Supervisor

<h4>Our Vacancy</h4>Direct Payment Support Worker – Help People Live Their Best LivesAre you someone who’s kind, compassionate, and loves making a real difference? Do you enjoy supporting people to live independently, confidently, and happily? If you’re nodding along, this could be the perfect role for you.We’re looking for a Direct Payment Support Worker to join our team on a part-time basis (22.5 hours per week). You’ll be out and about, supporting customers in their homes and communities—so a full UK driving licence and access to a car is essential.<h4>What your day might look like:</h4><ul><li>Start by providing personal care and support tailored to each customer’s care plan.</li><li>Help customers achieve their goals—whether that’s improving wellbeing, gaining independence, or simply enjoying their day.</li><li>Promote social activities and community engagement to boost confidence and connection.</li><li>Work closely with other teams and partner agencies to ensure safeguarding and welfare needs are met.</li></ul><h4>What makes this role special:</h4>You’ll be helping people live life on their terms. Whether it’s supporting someone through a tough moment or celebrating a small win, your care and encouragement will mean the world to them.You’ll be part of a supportive team that values your empathy, energy, and commitment to helping others flourish.<h4>Could it be you?</h4>We’re looking for someone who:<ul><li>Can work 22.5 hours a week</li><li>Understands that everyone’s needs are unique—and responds with kindness and flexibility</li><li>Respects the individuality of every customer and celebrates diversity</li><li>Has knowledge of housing support needs and welfare benefits</li><li>Holds a full UK driving licence and has access to a car</li><li>Is happy to undergo an Enhanced DBS check</li></ul><h4>What you’ll get in return:</h4><ul><li>25 days’ annual holiday (plus bank holidays) – pro rata</li><li>2 paid volunteering days each year</li><li>Flexible benefits scheme including healthcare, dental, tech, vouchers, and more</li><li>Life assurance at 4x your salary</li><li>Up to 10% pension contribution</li><li>Family-friendly policies</li><li>Access to professional development and apprenticeship programmes</li></ul>Please note: Peabody does not offer sponsorship for this role.<h4>A role where your care creates confidence</h4>Interviews will be held on Wednesday 1st October.If you have any questions, feel free to contact George Murphy, Talent Specialist at <a href="mailto:george.murphy@peabody.org.uk" target="_blank">george.murphy@peabody.org.uk</a><h4>Attached documents:</h4><ul><li><a href="../jobV2/fdownload.php?j=6faa40ff1dbb8546&amp;f=13f7a6ab608b32da"> Direct Payment Support Worker.docx </a></li></ul>





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<h4>The Role</h4>Step into a Senior Role that Makes a Lasting ImpactAre you an experienced social worker ready to take the next step in your career? Do you want to play a key role in shaping high-quality, person-centred care for adults in Southwark?This could be your perfect next move.We’re looking for Deputy Team Managers – also known as a Senior Social Workers – to join our Adult Social Work Services. This role offers the best of both worlds: the opportunity to hold a meaningful, senior position while remaining close to frontline practice and the people we support.You’ll be a vital part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team, working alongside skilled colleagues to support adults with physical disabilities, older people, adults with dementia, and carers. You’ll bring your expertise and leadership in practice to complex cases, support less experienced team members, and contribute to a collaborative, supportive culture.Why Join Southwark?We understand that more and more professionals are valuing the long-term benefits of permanent roles—like career stability, funded development and the chance to build lasting relationships with the people they support.At Southwark, we offer:<ul><li>a stable, secure role with clear pathways for progression</li><li>generous benefits, including annual leave and pension</li><li>funded training and CPD, including leadership programmes</li><li>flexible and hybrid working, plus the tools you need to thrive</li><li>strong professional support, including from our Principal Social Worker and OT</li></ul>Who We're Looking ForYou’ll be an experienced and confident social worker who is:<ul><li>a qualified and registered Social Worker.</li><li>experienced, with post-qualification training or equivalent expertise in a relevant field.</li><li>knowledgeable about current and emerging adult social care legislation</li><li>skilled in managing complex cases and safeguarding work</li><li>a strong communicator who supports colleagues and promotes best practice</li><li>committed to high standards of care and person-centred support</li><li>ready to step into a senior position within a supportive team</li></ul>Whether you're seeking greater responsibility or looking to deepen your impact without moving fully into management, this role provides the opportunity to grow while staying rooted in practice.To apply, please indicate which team you’re interested in joining. Learn more about our teams and what they do <a href="https://www.southwarkadultsocialcarejobs.co.uk/services/" target="_blank">here</a>.Please note: If you have applied for this role within the last three months, your previous application would have already been considered as part of our recruitment process. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept repeat applications during this period, and any new application submitted within this timeframe will not be progressed.This post requires an Enhanced DBS check.Benefits and more information:In your role, we want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our <a href="https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/" target="_blank">Staff Benefits</a> page.Guaranteed Interview Scheme:As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care, or have previously been in care</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li></ul>We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our <a href="https://www.southwark.gov.uk/engagement-and-consultations/southwark-stands-together" target="_blank">Southwark Stands Together programme</a>. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.Attachments<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2594671&amp;ptId=107561" target="_blank">Click here to view the Job Description</a></li></ul>





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Deputy Team Manager - Adults

Would you like to work for a 'Good' local authority - one with an established management team, committed to developing excellent practice and ensuring that our staff receive the best support we can offer? These are exciting time to join our service: alongside making a difference to the lives of individuals and families, we have adopted exciting new strengths-based approaches and are passionate about delivering continuous service improvement. We are committed to driving forward the Kinship Strategy and championing the Family First agenda with a focus on identifying and assessing the child's wider network to determine suitability for care, with specific focus on Kinship foster care or Special Guardianship.We are looking for diverse and dynamic Team Manager, to lead the Kinship Assessments and Post Order Support Team. We are specifically looking for a positive attitude, and a focus on quality and analytical practice, which evidences safe placements within children's networks.The Kinship Assessment Team completes a variety of assessments within the kinship pathway, including Viability assessments, Regulation 24 and 25 assessments, Kinship Fostering Assessments and SGO Assessments through both private and public law. The Kinship assessment team also manages the post order support work with the special guardians. Our team is very experienced, highly supportive, friendly and passionate about what we do.We put families first and work to maintain children within their extended family where possible, supporting the Kinship Strategy. Our brilliant practitioners are at the heart of our ambitious approach to improve outcomes for children and families in Medway as Children Matter in Medway. <h4>About You</h4><ul><li>You will be registered with Social Work England</li><li>Have a minimum of 5 years post qualifying experience working with children and families</li><li>Have experience in management/leadership</li><li>Hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work purposes</li></ul> <h4>Our organisation:</h4>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.<h4>Important Information-</h4>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view onlinePlease be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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Team Manager - Kinship and Post Order Support Team

<h4>Our Vacancy</h4>Female Waking Nights Specialist Support Worker Hours: Waking nights – up to 4 shifts per fortnight Are you ready to make a difference in the quiet hours of the night?We’re looking for a Female Waking Nights Specialist Support Worker to join our Complex Needs Service, supporting young homeless women aged 18–25 (including care leavers and ex-offenders) who have high support needs.In this role, you’ll be safeguarding wellbeing, encouraging positive relationships, and supporting each resident’s journey towards independence, all while ensuring the safety, calm, and security of our service overnight.A Typical Night in the RoleYour shift will start with a handover from the day team before you prepare for the night ahead. You’ll carry out building checks to make sure the environment is safe, address tenancy issues like smoking or noise, and be available to respond to any emergencies. You may host activities like a film night to build community spirit, but you’ll also be prepared to de-escalate challenging situations, offer emotional support, and ensure all residents feel safe.What We’re Looking ForWe want to hear from candidates who can demonstrate, through their application, how they meet the following criteria:<ul><li>Background: Experience working with vulnerable young females (18–21 years) in social housing, education, or the charity sector, with a focus on development and personal growth.</li><li>Complex Needs: Professional experience of supporting people with complex needs, including homelessness, mental health, high-risk or high-harm behaviours, or high vulnerability.</li><li>Managing Challenging Behaviour &amp; Maintaining Professional Boundaries: Experience of working with young people who display challenging behaviour or conflict, while remaining approachable, engaging effectively, providing constructive support, and maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.</li><li>Safeguarding and Trauma-Informed Principles: Thorough and up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding and trauma-informed care.</li><li>IT Skills, Complex Casework &amp; Time Management: Good IT skills, demonstrable experience of managing a complex caseload, strong report writing skills, and effective time management. Must hold GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent).</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, including family-friendly options and discounts</li><li>4x salary life assurance</li><li>Up to 10% pension contribution</li><li>Comprehensive training and development</li></ul>Important Information <ul><li>This role requires an enhanced DBS check.</li><li>This is an all-women’s service, therefore we are seeking female applicants only (Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1, Paragraph 1).</li><li>Your eligibility, you must be eligible to work in the UK and able to work the full contracted hours of 37.5 hours per week. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship, so we can only consider applications from candidates who meet both requirements.</li><li>If this sounds like the kind of meaningful work, you’d love to be part of, we’d love 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</li></ul>If you need to ask us anything else at all, feel free to drop an email to Talent Specialist Julie-Ann.O'<a href="mailto:Malley@peabody.org.uk" target="_blank">Malley@peabody.org.uk</a> Interviews will be In-Person on the 2 October 2025.We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.<h4>Attached documents:</h4><ul><li><a href="../jobV2/fdownload.php?j=5c83dac03fe0330a&amp;f=91bdf45e5e1e7487"> JD Waking Nights.pdf - Role Profile </a></li></ul>





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Female Specialist Support Worker

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Social Worker - Children in Care/ LAC £46,133- £57,194 (includes market supplement) Newham Dockside E16 2QU – Hybrid role Ongoing Recruitment Job Description JOIN US AND HELP BUILD A FAIRER NEWHAM We’re a vibrant, dynamic, culturally rich London Borough with a young population and limitless potential. We’re a challenging yet rewarding place for social work practice to flourish and we are steadfastly committed to our workforce being representative of the families that we work with. We are taking coordinated, meaningful and focused action to develop an inclusive culture because we believe this is at the heart of enabling diversity in all respects, including diversity of thought. We are taking positive actions to challenge all forms of discrimination and injustice to help make Newham a fairer and more equitable place for children and families to live, learn and thrive. We’re building a fairer Newham through investment, co-production and by continuously developing our 'Circles of Support' practice model; centring on systemic and restorative practice and a specialist support offer for our practitioners.&nbsp;Ofsted described Newham&nbsp;as having a positive&nbsp;culture of learning&nbsp;and development and we always try to develop talent in-house. We have promoted 37+ internal colleagues so far this year and have put more than 50 practitioners through further education since 2020. We value your development and at Newham career progression is a reality for many of our colleagues. We understand that social work can be a challenging yet ultimately very rewarding profession that makes demands of you personally and professionally. In Newham we value your wellbeing and we aim to ensure that you have a better work/life balance through a remote working offer when you are not visiting children and families, a modern office space for when you’re on site, a flexible working policy where all requests are considered, and a clinical offer to support you to do your best work.&nbsp; ABOUT THE JOB Social Work in Newham is underpinned by a culture of Systemic and Restorative practice with high quality relationships at the heart of our approach.&nbsp;Our Children in Care teams provide statutory services to children who are in our care and their families and support networks.&nbsp; Social Workers in Children in Care provide Circles of Support around children to ensure their happiness and safety when Council is acting in its role as a corporate parent - working restoratively and using systemic tools and ideas and drive the development of a team culture where good practice can flourish to the benefit of all. Working as a Children in Care Social Worker at Newham provides a unique development opportunity as the service handles the majority of court work relating to care proceedings. You will be fully supported in this by senior colleagues, an Assistant Team Manager and Team Manager in each team, Practice Development Social Workers, a comprehensive CP Chair service and our Clinical Team of experienced qualified Family Therapists. We understand that social work can be a challenging yet ultimately very rewarding profession that makes demands of you personally and professionally. In Newham we value your wellbeing and we aim to ensure that you have a better work/life balance through a remote working offer when you are not visiting children and families, a modern office space for when you’re on site, a flexible working policy where all requests are considered, and a clinical offer to support you to do your best work.&nbsp; ABOUT YOU We welcome applications from qualified social workers of varying experience levels; though we do expect applicants to have completed their ASYE and have gained some experience within a service focused on supporting children in care (this must be clear on applicants’ CVs). A firm understanding of working with children in care and their families and support networks is essential and will need to be demonstrated at interview. Applicants must have a valid registration with Social Work England and experience of practice within the UK. We’re looking for social workers who have a genuine interest in a restorative, relationship based practice model drawing on systemic thinking to inform your approach to building effective relationships with children, young people and their families.&nbsp; We want to meet energetic, empathetic social workers that are keen to reach positive outcomes for children and families whilst taking full advantage of the learning, support and personal development that Newham offers. We’re big on career development and our focus on developing internal talent has made internal progression a realistic possibility for many – we promoted 30 qualified social work professionals in 2023 alone. WHY WORK WITH US? We’ve been working hard to make Newham a great place to practise social work. <ul>
<li>A commitment to addressing disproportionality wherever we find it.</li> <li>We’re a&nbsp;GOOD local authority&nbsp;focused on reaching excellence.</li> <li>We offer genuinely flexible/hybrid working as long as children and families are supported.</li> <li>Stability: 100% of our Senior Managers and 71% of Team Managers are permanent.</li> <li>Our firmly established practice model,&nbsp;Circles of Support,&nbsp;was recently nominated for the prestigious MJ Award for Innovation in Children’s Services and allows systemic, restorative practice to flourish.</li> <li>Career progression is possible with Newham; we promoted 30 internal colleagues in 2023 and have already promoted 37 colleagues to date in 2024.</li> <li>Social Care Academy – 50+ social workers have studied for systemic higher education with us since 2020. Our Academy offer received significant praise from Ofsted.</li> <li>A competitive salary package for social workers of up to £55,574 that rivals capped agency pay (including market supplement).</li> <li>Oyster card/parking permit for business use.</li> <li>Wellbeing service, leisure and discount benefits</li> <li>Travel season ticket loan, cycle scheme, Local Authority pension.</li> </ul> TO APPLY To apply please submit your CV through our&nbsp;online recruitment portal. Our maingrade social worker require a CV only application – so please ensure your CV has the relevant detail requested in this advert and on the person specification. Shortlisting decisions will be based on candidates' relevant experience and on candidates' suitability for the role in line with the person specification, as listed in their CV. We’re currently looking for social workers who have completed their ASYE year (or have equivalent practice experience). Closing date 31/10/25 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 w

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12 Months Fixed Term/ Secondment Opportunity
Calling all Experienced Social Workers with a passion for practice education! Are you ready to lead the way in developing and promoting the next generation of social workers?
At Hackney Adult Social Care, we are passionate about our people and understand that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities.
This new role presents a unique and exciting opportunity to mentor and support both Social Work students and Newly Qualified Social Workers, helping them to reach their full potential in transforming lives and promoting the well-being of individuals who draw on care and support.
Hackney Adult Social Care (ASC) is committed to continuous improvement, tackling inequality, and promoting independence. Our new Practice Framework for ASC supports staff in delivering strengths-based, anti-racist, and trauma-informed services to all residents. This framework aligns with Hackney ASC’s three-year plan (2023-26), which outlines four guiding principles for achieving our vision for Adult Social Care: being easy to access, preventative, personal to you, and good quality and safe.
We are proud to be at the forefront of a movement to champion anti-racist practice, aligning with our council-wide commitment to address racial inequality within our communities and workforce.
About the Role
Our Senior Social Worker - Workforce and Practice Development role will support the delivery of our programmes for newly qualified social workers (the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment - ASYE), social work apprentices, student social workers and practice education. The post holder will drive service improvement and work to strengthen practitioner confidence and experience.
You will be part of the Practice Innovation and Workforce Capability Team, a dynamic, and forward-looking group led by the Principal Social Worker. This team is dedicated to continuous evolution and innovation, focussing on developing our Continuous Professional Development offer. We believe that accessible learning opportunities are crucial for our performance and staff well-being.
Who We are looking for:
You’ll be an experienced and confident social worker who is:
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<li>An experienced Practice Educator and practice assessor with proven ability to confidently provide direct support and supervision to students and individuals completing their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE).</li>
<li>Knowledgeable about current and emerging adult social care legislation</li>
<li>a strong communicator who supports colleagues and promotes best practice</li>
<li>analytical and have a good understanding of the national context and needs of newly qualified social workers</li>
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Whether you're seeking greater responsibility or looking to deepen your impact without moving fully into management, this role provides the unique opportunity to grow while staying rooted in practice.
This post requires an Enhanced DBS check.
What do we offer?
Hackney Adult Social Care (ASC) offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your work-life balance and professional growth. You'll have access to family-friendly policies, including hybrid working, a mobile phone, and a home computer. We provide excellent opportunities for coaching and mentoring, alongside a competitive salary and a generous pension scheme. Enjoy generous annual leave entitlements, and a strong Employee Assistance Programme. Visit our website for complete details on all available benefits.&nbsp;<a href="https://recruitment.hackney.gov.uk/staff-benefits/" target="_blank">Staff Benefits page</a>.
As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation.
If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below.
We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV’s.
To proceed with your application, you will need to create an account and submit your application.
As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description.
We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace. However, if you are thinking of using this tool to submit your application, we ask you to think about what value it will add. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.
Closing date for applications: 5th October 2025&nbsp;2025 (22:59)
Interview and assessment date:&nbsp;W/C 22nd October 2025
We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.
Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.
The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk" target="_blank">hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk</a>



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London Borough of Hackney

Senior Social Worker - Adult Services

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Job Title:&nbsp;Support Mentor
Location:&nbsp;Face to face service based in Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC), the service is a short walk from Ladbroke Grove (Circle and Hammersmith) station. Unfortunately, this service does not have step free access.
Salary:&nbsp;£27,000
Shift Pattern:&nbsp;37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday on a rota between 09:00 - 17:00 and 13:00 - 21:00. You may be required to work bank holidays and evenings as required.&nbsp;
About the role
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Support Mentor to join our team based in RBKC to support our residents who have multiple and complex needs which could include mental health, substance use, homelessness, and/or offending backgrounds. You will support in providing our residents with the support needed to help them overcome their personal barriers, and achieve their goals in a person centred approach. You will work within a residential setting, creating a safe and comfortable space which our residents can call their homes during their time within the service. The role includes:
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<li>Supporting residents with daily tasks</li>
<li>Holding a caseload, conducting key work sessions which are personable to their needs</li>
<li>Carry out regular welfare checks, safeguarding checks, and general living checks</li>
<li>Encourage residents to take part in activities and events</li>
<li>Keep support plans up to date on a regular basis</li>
<li>Work closely with the rest of the team to provide overall excellent service delivery, this may mean also supporting with their caseloads, and other tasks as necessary</li>
<li>Carry out general housing management support</li>
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About you
We're looking for someone who has a true passion to support those who have multiple and complex needs, with a drive to help support those who suffer with homelessness, mental health, and substance use. You will be able to build rapport and trusting relations in a professional setting, and able to build positive outcomes. You will have an adaptable and flexible approach to helping others, with an understanding that each individual has different levels and types of support needs.&nbsp;
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<li>Experience of working with people of complex backgrounds and/or a good understanding of the sector, particularly around multiple and complex needs</li>
<li>Ability to show empathy and compassion to our residents, and different challenges they face</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>Ability to promote the service and provide outreach-based provision, with an ability to liaise and work effectively in partnership with stakeholders</li>
<li>Understanding of the different needs people with multiple and complex needs have and be aware of the social marginalisation that can be attached to people who face personal challenges</li>
<li>Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency</li>
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Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we offer
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<li>25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service</li>
<li>Employer Pension Contribution</li>
<li>Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card</li>
<li>Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more</li>
<li>Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work</li>
<li>Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling</li>
<li>Life Assurance Scheme</li>
<li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li>
<li>Annual Staff Awards</li>
<li>EDI Ambassador programme</li>
<li>Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities.</li>
<li>Join an organisation with a mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.</li>
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We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives and experiences of all of our employees. We have a team of staff ambassadors who volunteer to actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. They embrace this unique opportunity to deliver awareness, events, and developments to our organisation to support us in ensuring our value of Inclusivity is embedded throughout the organisation.&nbsp;
SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity.&nbsp;
About Social Interest Group (SIG)
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change.&nbsp; Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future:&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/X5JhCPQy4hBBz6UzwWlv?domain=youtu.be" target="_blank">Theory of Change</a>&nbsp;Further details can be found on our website here:&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/4ZkrCx1MXIp5EETvqakw?domain=socialinterestgroup.org.uk" target="_blank">Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group</a>.&nbsp;
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below.&nbsp;
For Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk</a>&nbsp;or call our central office on&nbsp;<a href="tel:02036689270" target="_blank">020 3668 9270</a>&nbsp;to request a call back. Please note that this will take you through to our Central Administration team, who will then communicate your enquiry with us and we will arrange to call you back.&nbsp;
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Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our&nbsp;<a href="https://socialinterestgroup.org.uk/" target="_blank">website</a>.
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