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Senior Support Worker – Young People’s Supported Housing Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable young people? We’re looking for a proactive, inspiring Senior Support Worker to lead and support a team of Housing Support Workers at an Ofsted-registered scheme in St Albans. These services provide accommodation and trauma-informed support to young people aged 16–25 with complex needs, helping them build independence and move towards long-term housing. About the role: In this role, you’ll lead by example - supporting and motivating your team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care. You’ll ensure safeguarding and risk management are prioritised, oversee personalised support plans, and promote a culture of trust and emotional safety. You’ll also facilitate one-to-ones, team meetings, and training sessions, while working closely with partner agencies to ensure the best outcomes for young people. Your responsibilities will include: • Leading and supporting a team working across 7-day shifts, including weekends. • Ensuring trauma-informed, person-centred support plans are in place and regularly reviewed. • Responding promptly to safeguarding concerns and liaising with external agencies. • Supporting young people to develop life skills and prepare for independent living. • Promoting a positive, collaborative team culture. About you: • Experience working with vulnerable teenagers aged 16–25. • Proven ability to lead or supervise a team in a 24/7 support environment. • Strong understanding of safeguarding and trauma-informed care. • A Level 3 qualification in social care, youth work, or housing (or willingness to work towards it). • Excellent communication, empathy, and resilience. Why Join Us? When you join Peabody, you’re joining a team guided by our values – Compassionate, Inclusive, Accountable, Empowering, and Collaborative. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered. We offer: • Up to 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays. • Flexible benefits package – including healthcare, dental, and lifestyle discounts. • 4x life assurance. • Paid qualifications and apprenticeship opportunities. • Two additional paid volunteering days each year. • Family-friendly policies. • Up to 10% matched pension contribution. Please read before applying: • We are unable to provide visa sponsorship, so you must have the right to work in the UK. • As part of your application, we’ll ask you to answer a few questions to help us understand your suitability for the role, including one focused on our values. • The successful applicant for this position will have to take part in an on-call rota. • Interviews will be held on Teams between 15th December to 23rd December. If this sounds like the right role 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. If you need to ask us anything else at all, feel free to drop an email to Talent Specialist <a href="mailto:Harry.lund@peabody.org.uk" target="_blank">Harry.lund@peabody.org.uk</a>.





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Mobile Warden Fixed term contract to 31.03.2026 Starting salary £12,292 pa with progression to £13,113 pa through annual increments subject to satisfactory service 2 x 8-hour days per week (8-hour day is followed by a 16-hour standby duty paid as a fixed amount in addition to the salary) Our Mobile Wardens do essential work.They play a key role in delivering an emergencyresponse service to the most vulnerable residents in our community - 24 hours a day, 7 day a week, 365 days per year.Giving peace of mind to service users and to their families, you will join a small but passionate team providing an essential service to our sheltered housing and community alarm clients in the borough of Welwyn Hatfield.You will work your 8-hour day out in the community and the 16-hour standby from home, responding to emergencies as required. You will be the firstresponse in emergencies, reacting quickly to calls and providing advice and guidance, as well as making the necessary calls to the required services and family members.You will need to maintain comprehensive records ensuring all appropriate agencies have up to date information. Above all else, it will be up to you to promote and secure the independence, dignity, security, privacy and wellbeing of all residents that you interact with.This is anactive, responsive role and you will need to prioritise your workload and be able to make clear decisions sometimes in difficult circumstances. We are looking for someone who is calm and empathetic and who canrespond positively and proactively to sometimes challenging situations. If youfeel you can make a difference, this could be the role for you. Due to the nature of the job, it is essential that you have a current driving licence and use of a car.The post is subject to a DBS check. The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential in this post. We offer an attractive working environment in the heart of Welwyn Garden City, with close transport links and amenities.We offer flexible working for that work life balance, health and wellbeing events, cycle to work scheme and a discount for a local sport provider. We provide generous annual leave and the local government pension scheme. We have a training and development programme that we help you learn the skills that matter.Our full list of benefits can be found here<a href="https://careers.welhat.gov.uk/homepage/8/my-rewards" target="_blank">My Rewards – Career</a>s Our CORE values guide everything we do – Collaborative, Open, Responsible, Excellent. We do not offer sponsorship for employment in the UK. Closing date for applications is 7 December 2025 Remote assessments will be held on 11 December 2025 Interviews will be held on 16 &amp; 19 December 2025 Keywords: Warden, Independent, Care, Vulnerable, Customers, Housing, Support, Social, Customers, Emergencies. Sheltered, Estates, Supported

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council

Mobile Warden

Job Title: Practice Development Lead Starting Salary: £48,226 per annum + £5,234 market enhanced payment progressing to £53,460 per annum + £4,447 market enhanced payment* please note this is a non-contractual payment subject to a 3 yearly review (pro rata for part time) Hours: 30.0 Location: Countywide Contract Type: Fixed Term - 6-month contract&nbsp; Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>The Practice Academy is dedicated to fostering continuous professional growth across the social care workforce. Through bespoke training, targeted support, and development opportunities, the team equips practitioners—from students to experienced social workers—with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to deliver high-quality, child-centred services across Hertfordshire.<h4>About the role</h4>The Practice Development Lead plays a pivotal role in supporting Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSWs) through their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE). This includes working closely with Team Managers and colleagues to ensure effective team-based support. In addition, the role extends to guiding and mentoring social work students engaged in the education pathways endorsed by HCC.Responsibilities include;<ul><li>Attraction, recruitment, and induction of NQSWs.</li><li>Provide support to Team Managers and colleagues who have NQSWs in the teams, including developing written policies and guidance, with the aim for them to be endorsed by HCC as completing their ASYE.</li><li>Support and guidance to NQSWs on a one-to-one basis or in groups, providing coaching, expert knowledge, training, reflective supervision, skills and practice development.</li><li>To develop and co-ordinate the ASYE training programme, either commissioning external trainers/partner agencies or delivering personally.</li><li>Undertaking and supporting the assessment of the NQSWs against the Knowledge and Skills Statements (KSS) for child and family social work.</li><li>Providing coaching and/or mentoring support for both NQSWs and experienced social care staff and managers.</li><li>Support the practice learning experience of social work students and apprentices currently enrolled on all social work education routes supported by HCC.</li></ul>To identify and celebrate areas of good practice in social care and provide strategies to address poor practice, working with teams and managers to determine best solutions.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Be a qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.</li><li>Be experienced in the assessment and monitoring of NQSWs (or other learners), evidencing research into practice, and providing reflective supervision.</li><li>Have knowledge of how professional standards fit into the assessment process of NQSWs.</li><li>Have excellent communication and coaching skills and is passionate about supporting learners and developing social work practice.</li><li>Capable of high-quality written work including assessments and reports requiring a timely completion.</li><li>Have experience of managing and supervising learners, with consideration of equality and diversity throughout their practice.</li><li>Full UK Driving Licence.</li><li>Regular Access to a vehicle.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Hold (or be currently working towards) the Practice Educator qualification.</li></ul>This role is vital in nurturing a skilled and confident social work workforce, fostering a culture of learning, reflection, and professional excellence. By investing in the growth of both new and future practitioners, the Practice Development Lead helps ensure the continued delivery of high-quality services to children and families across Hertfordshire.We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC12 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact Francesca Benvenga (<a href="mailto:francesca.benvenga@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">francesca.benvenga@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>)Interview Date: 11th and 12 December 2025Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. Secondment This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the&nbsp;Secondment Form&nbsp;as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Assistant Support Worker - Bridgewell Full-time - 37.5 hours per weekHourly Rate: £12.60Join us atour new scheme, Bridgewell, a warm and welcoming supported living service where we support adults with learning disabilities and social care needs. Our dedicated team provides 24-hour, person-centred care tailored to each individual’s unique needs.We are looking for compassionate, confident, and capable Assistant Support Worker’s to become part of our close-knit team. In this rewarding role, you will help with personal care, medication, health appointments, cooking, cleaning, shopping, and community engagement. You will also be a calm and reliable presence in emergency situations, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of those we support.About YouNo previous experience in care? No problem! We provide a structured induction, comprehensive training, and the opportunity to gain an accredited vocational qualification.We are looking for people who are:<ul><li>Passionate, with a can-do attitude and a genuine desire to make a difference</li><li>Able to communicate effectively and adapt to different needs</li><li>Flexible and reliable, able to work shifts including weekends and bank holidays (2-week rolling rota with shifts of 7am-3pm, 9-5pm &amp; 2pm-10pm)</li><li>Committed to equality, diversity, and person-centred support</li></ul>Please note: A minimum of one sleep-in per week is required as part of the role, with an additional allowance of £52.78 per sleep-in.It is essential that you hold a full UK driving licence (manual).Hightown Benefits:<ul><li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li><li>£24,570 for a 37.5 hour per week contract</li><li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li><li>Fully paid DBS</li><li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li><li>Monthly attendance bonus and annual salary and cost of living review</li><li>Ongoing professional development and training to help you deliver outstanding support</li><li>Employee assistance helpline</li></ul>Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference and medical checks.We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer.

Hightown Housing Association

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Join Us as a Waking Night Project Worker - Bridgewell27 hours per week - Permanent Contract - £18,153paDo you want to make a real difference in people’s lives? We currently have an opportunity for a Waking Night Project Worker at our new scheme, Bridgewell, in Bracknell. Bridgewell is a warm and welcoming supported living service where we support adults with learning disabilities and social care needs.Key responsibilities as a Waking Night Project Worker:<ul><li>Supporting vulnerable adults during night hours, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.</li><li>Communicating effectively using various methods tailored to individual needs.</li><li>Working as part of a team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.</li><li>Promoting independence and respecting the wishes of the people we support.</li><li>Maintaining accurate records and reporting any concerns promptly whilst ensuring the safety of the property</li><li>Offering emotional support as needed</li><li>Responding to and documenting any crisis events that may occur during the night</li><li>Administering medication if required and completing household tasks</li><li>Providing personal care support during the night when required, ensuring residents’ dignity, safety, and well-being are upheld</li></ul>Ideal candidates will have:<ul><li>Strong communication skills and the ability to adapt to different needs.</li><li>A team-focused mindset and a willingness to learn and grow.</li><li>A commitment to delivering excellent care and support.</li><li>An understanding of equality, diversity, and safeguarding principles.</li><li>Previous experience is helpful but not essential-we provide full training.</li></ul>We will support your development with a structured induction, comprehensive training, and the opportunity to gain an accredited vocational qualification.Hightown Benefits:<ul><li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year (pro rata), including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li><li>£18,153pa for a 27 hour per week contract</li><li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li><li>Fully paid DBS</li><li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li><li>Monthly attendance bonus and annual salary and cost of living review</li><li>Ongoing professional development and training to help you deliver outstanding support</li><li>Employee assistance helpline</li></ul>Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference and medical checks.We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer.

Waking Night Project Worker

Job Title: Senior SEND Tribunals Officer Starting Salary: £42,839 progressing to £47,181 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37 Location: Based at Stevenage or Hemel Hempstead, with hybrid working and travel across Hertfordshire Contract Type:&nbsp;Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>The Tribunals Team manages and co-ordinates the local authority's response to SEND appeals. The team prepares evidence, liaises with professionals and schools, and represents the local authority at hearings. The team also supports service improvement across casework and supports the legal and SEND teams as the administrative hub for Pre-Action Protocols and Judicial Reviews.Our goal is to create a tribunal service that is accessible, transparent, efficient and fair for everyone. You’ll be an essential part of our team, collaborating with parents, carers, young people, schools and other key stakeholders within the SEND statutory and legal framework. You'll join a well-established team, who are always seeking new ways to innovate and improve, and your input will be crucial in shaping the future of our service to meet the evolving needs of our SEND community.<h4>About the role</h4>Are you looking to advance your career and gain valuable experience in legal representation and multi-agency working? This role offers an excellent opportunity to do just that. With comprehensive support and training, you'll be well-equipped to succeed and contribute to ensuring every child receives the support they need.Your responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Lead complex casework: Take responsibility for the most complex appeals and mediations, ensuring robust preparation and representation at SEND Tribunals and Dispute Resolution Meetings.</li><li>Represent the Local Authority: You will represent the Local Authority at the Special Educational Needs and Disability First Tier Tribunal for complex cases</li><li>Drive resolution: Use advanced negotiation and influencing skills to achieve early resolution wherever possible, balancing legal requirements with the needs of families and young people.</li><li>Line management and support: Line-manage and support Tribunal Officers, offering guidance on cases, quality assurance, and professional development</li><li>Shape service delivery: Contribute to policy development, process improvements, and training initiatives to strengthen the effectiveness and consistency of the team</li></ul><ul><li>Collaborate strategically: Build strong relationships with families, professionals, and multi-disciplinary agencies.</li></ul> <h4>About you</h4>Essential<ul><li>Significant knowledge of SEND law and procedures, including Children and Families Act 2014, SEN Code of Practice 2014, Equality Act 2010</li><li>Previous experience managing complex systems and processes within SEND</li><li>Strong negotiation and influencing skills</li><li>Excellent communication skills, with the ability to provide specialist advice empathetically and adapt communication for different audiences</li><li>Highly organised, able to work independently and manage conflicting demands, including ability to plan and organise work across weeks and months, considering wider service impact.</li><li>Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.</li><li>Experience liaising with multi-disciplinary agencies, parents, and carers.</li><li>Understanding of the SEND Service’s political environment.</li><li>Experience of advocacy and representing at Tribunals or similar.</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Line management experience</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the&nbsp;Health and Social Care Services, level HSC11&nbsp;job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact Vanessa Croxford - <a href="mailto:Vanessa.Croxford@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Vanessa.Croxford@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: Wednesday 10th December in our Apsley OfficeBenefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Senior SEND Tribunals Officer

Job Title: Service Manager - Adoption Service Starting Salary: £61,443 + £7,332 enhanced market payment progressing to £68,775 + £6,666 market enhanced payment per annum. Hours: 37 per week Main Base Location: Rainbow House, St Albans* Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services*The service has teams based at Farnham House Stevenage, Apsley Hemel Hempstead , and Rainbow House, St Albans.The post holder will be expected to spend time with all teams as well as teams based at Apsley and attend relevant meetings at all sites with an average of 2 days office working and remainder home working (dependent on the needs of the service).Occasional travel across Adopt East will be required too. <h4>About the team</h4>An exciting opportunity has arisen for a service manager to manage our 4 adoption teams comprising of 2 adoption assessment teams , a family finding team and an adoption support team as well as our combined fostering and adoption recruitment team to shape the vision of adoption in Hertfordshire.&nbsp;The adoption teams are made of qualified social workers and children’s practitioners, you will supervise the 5 team managers. The teams are well established and motivated to get the best outcomes for children .We have an ambitious service supporting the modernisation agenda in adoption.We support children to maintain relationships with their birth family in a safe and meaningful way and value the contribution of birth relatives, adopted people and adoptive parents to our service development .As part of a regional alliance, Adopt East, we work in collaboration with 7 other local authority partners developing best practice and sharing performance data to optimise outcomes for adoptive families. We are looking for someone with the drive and commitment to lead our adoption service and enable children to live in stable, loving homes.This role will see you work closely with social care teams across children’s services to ensure children have the right care plan in place at the earliest opportunity including ensuring early permanence is considered where appropriate. The post holder will also link with, and support partner agencies across legal, health and education as well as the Agency Decision Maker for adoption.Additionally, you will also have responsibility for our adoption and fostering recruitment team who recruit and support prospective adopters and foster carers start their journey as we as delivering campaigns to support ongoing recruitment.<h4>About the role</h4>Key elements of the role are:<ul><li>Management of 4 adoption team managers comprising of 2 adoption assessment teams , a family finding team and an adoption support team as well as the management of the combined fostering and adoption recruitment team</li><li>Monitoring the ongoing recruitment and training of prospective adopters</li><li>Act as the Adoption Support Services Advisor (ASSA) whose role is to give advice and information to anyone affected by adoption</li><li>Attendance at adoption panel in the absence of the panel advisor.</li><li>Oversight of the assessment of prospective adopters</li><li>Oversight of family finding for children with a plan of adoption as well as tracking children with a parallel plan f adoption</li><li>Oversight of support services for adopted children and their families as well as oversight of adopted adults access to record</li><li>Contribution to wider service developments</li><li>Participation in regional meetings and contribution to service developments that benefit the region.</li><li>Participation in national workstreams and contribute to the modernising of adoption nationally.</li><li>Performance management including oversight of service performance, timeliness, data and resource management to ensure children can achieve permanency in a timely way.</li><li>Working with children’s social work team in a supportive and advisory capacity helping to consider if adoption is in the best interests of a child.</li><li>Financial oversight of a range of budgets as well as financial agreements linked to adoption allowances.</li><li>Ensure that the voice of the adoptee, adopter and birth relative is central to service delivery</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Social work qualified and registered with Social Work England</li><li>At least 3 years post qualifying experience including relevant management experience</li><li>Experience and awareness of the processes involved in assessing and supporting prospective adopters.</li><li>A sound understanding of adoption, adoption legislation and the modernisation of adoption agenda</li><li>Ability to drive across Hertfordshire, Adopt East and occasionally nationally</li><li>Excellent communication skills</li><li>Budget management skills</li><li>Ability to work under pressure</li><li>Experience of working to deadlines</li><li>Data analysis skills</li><li>Ability to develop the support offer for a diverse community of adoptive families</li><li>Visionary leadership skills</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Experience of working with adoptive families at a management level</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC14 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Health and social careThis is a challenging and rewarding opportunity to continue to shape the future of adoption services in Hertfordshire as well as across Adopt East as we continue our journey of developing our services to meet the evolving needs of our adoption community. To hear more about this opportunity please contact Lynn Knowles (<a href="mailto:lynn.knowles@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">lynn.knowles@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>)&nbsp;informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: 12th December - in PersonBenefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Job Title: Senior Residential Childcare Workers Starting Salary: £38,220 progressing to £41,771 per annum + 6% market enhancement * *Sleep In allowances are paid at £40 per night. There are opportunities to work additional hours and overtime across the Service. Hours: 37 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent <h4>About the team</h4>Hertfordshire county council has its own residential service for children, this consists of 7 homes, including 2 very specialist homes, 1 disability and the rest mainstream multi bedded homes.All homes are currently sitting on Ofsted ratings of good or outstanding.As a senior you form part of the leadership of the home and ensure the needs of the home and young people are met and maintained at the highest possible level.Each home is made up of Registered Manager, Deputy, Senior Residential Childcare Workers, Residential Childcare Workers, cleaners and home administrators.As a Senior within the residential service there will be times you are asked to support other homes.<h4>About the role</h4>Below are some of the things you could say about your role on a day-to-day basis working in our Residential Care homes:“It’s the best job in the World” “The work life balance is brilliant” “I am at home more than I am at work – both families benefit” “’Thanks for running me a bath’ – is what made me smile today – win/win”.If you really want to make a difference to a young person’s life then read on……It is hard to put a job title on a role where you are mentor, teacher, coach, deliverer of parental guidance, role model, therapist, councillor, and family liaison, often all in the same day.Daily you will be liaising with a host of individuals and services, from our young person’s family to schools and education authorities, social workers, police and a whole range of other internal and external contacts.The essence of the role is to support, almost as an extension of the family, one young person to help them develop into adulthood as effectively as possible, establishing routine, boundaries and consistency in a calm, non-judgemental manner. You will work with children and young people who display challenging behaviour due to early life trauma.No two days are the same in our Residential Service - on your working days you could be taking your young person horse riding, painting, for a drive, for a walk, out shopping, or attending virtual schools. You will support children to achieve and grow through positive experiences.“You are there when I rise, when I eat, when I play, and you are there to put me to bed at the end of my day”.Our commitment to young people in our care is to be there around the clock for them. As part of your role you will complete relevant paperwork and work within relevant legislation.You will be part of a team working on a shift/rota basis; you will work together with the rest of the team, and your senior, to organise this in advance.&nbsp;&nbsp; Due to the nature of our care, there may be occasions where you need to swap shifts and working together with your team we can achieve this flexibility. As a Senior Residential Childcare Worker, you would need to do the following.<ul><li>Shift work including evening weekends, bank holiday and sleep in duties.</li><li>Lead and manage shifts.</li><li>Plan weekly activities for the young people.</li><li>Ensure the home is working to the regulations.</li><li>Line manage and supervise Residential Childcare Workers (RCWs).</li><li>Train and Develop RCWs.</li><li>Report writing.</li><li>Undertaking specialist training for the role</li><li>Oversee the children files, ensuring all documentation is update to date and relevant.</li><li>Manage incidents.</li><li>Maintain the safety of the young people, staff and home.</li></ul>Manage and report safeguarding concerns in line with policy and procedure.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Minimum 9-12 month experience of working in residential children’s home.</li><li>Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent</li><li>Hold a full driving licence and business insurance.</li><li>Lead and manage shifts.</li><li>Willingness to undertake shift work.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Staff supervision</li><li>Attending/ leading meetings with key stakeholder</li><li>Working with families</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the&nbsp;Health and Social Care, level &nbsp;job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careWorking for Hertfordshire County council is an excellent opportunity, we are forward thinkers and diverse in the residential services that we offer.As an employer we offer our staff the opportunity to undertake further training via our apprenticeships to further their careers in social care.&nbsp;Its an excellent time to join our residential service as we have a strong therapeutic foundation and looking to enhance our service with a core and committed staff group. To hear more about this opportunity please contact Sabika Sabeen <a href="mailto:Sabika.Sabeen@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Sabika.Sabeen@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;- 07515 663033&nbsp;for an informal discussion about the role.Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.<h4>Additional information</h4>Sponsorship We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Senior Residential Childcare Workers

<h4>Field1</h4>Job Title: Waking Night Support Worker Starting Salary: £25,583 progressing to £28,141 per annum, pro rata for part time + time and a third for working between 10pm and 7am, plus 6% MUSHA payment for weekend working per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 31.5 Location: Stevenage Contract Type:&nbsp;Permanent Directorate: Adult Care Services<h4>About the team</h4>At Scarborough House we are proud of supporting adults with varying disabilities to give them the platform to maintain independence in their lives. The people who live or stay at Scarborough House have full and varied lives but also need day to day support. Due to their learning disabilities and associated conditions such as epilepsy, physical disabilities and sensory impairments. This includes support with personal care, household tasks, medication and social activities. In return we’ll give you all the training, support and development opportunities you need to make the most of this rewarding role and achieve your individual goals in life.<h4>About the role</h4>Working in peoples’ own homes at Scarborough House, to support them with:<ul><li>To support people, in line with their support plans, including people with complex emotional, physical and health needs to maximise and maintain their independence.</li><li>The support you will give will include intimate personal care, moving and handling including hoisting, turning and rolling, administering medication as needed and supporting with health needs such as epilepsy.</li><li>Act as a named link worker to individuals, developing or contributing to support plans, risk assessments and guidelines</li><li>Undertake medication duties, including administration and recording.</li><li>To be responsible for handling of people’s finances in line with support plans.</li><li>Participate in the Performance Management and Development Scheme (PMDS); attend regular formal supervision and training</li><li>Lead and coordinate shifts</li><li>Assist with daily household tasks</li><li>Support people to attend health appointments as and when required</li><li>Participate in improving the quality of service experienced by the people we support.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential Criteria<ul><li>Experience of supporting people with learning and physical disabilities and have either gained NVQ/QCF level 2 qualification or equivalent or be willing to work towards an RQF level 2</li><li>The ability to reflect on your own experiences and practice to build professional relationships with the people we support, family carers and other agencies in order to understand the needs and rights of disabled adults</li><li>Confident in the use of a computer to organise and record information clearly and accurately, update support plans, attend online training sessions, send emails etc.</li><li>Always aware of risks and how they can be minimised ensuring the health and safety of colleagues and the people we support.</li><li>Experience leading and coordinating shifts on a regular basis</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC6 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:vicki.edwards@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">vicki.edwards@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: TBCBenefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Waking Night Support Worker

Job Title: SEND Children's Information Advisor Officer (West) Starting Salary: £27,694 progressing to £31,022 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37.0 Location: Hemel Hempstead Contract Type: Fixed Term Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>The SEND service co-ordinates assessments, reviews and provision for children and young people in Hertfordshire who have special educational needs and/or disabilities. The Front Door team focuses on working with families and professionals whilst undertaking the statutory assessment process.We’re looking for professionals with some knowledge of the Statutory Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment process, excellent customer service and IT skills. Alongside the ability to work with and support staff to meet competing deadlines.<h4>About the role</h4>The role of the CIAO is to be responsible for supporting the early stages of the statutory assessment process, ensuring that families have relevant and purposeful information and advice from weeks 1 through to 12 or when all advice is received. The CIAO needs to engage with professionals across education, health and care to support the decision making and assessment process, including:<ul><li>To receive, record and check all new requests for assessment immediately on receipt and communicate with a range of professionals to seek outstanding information as required.</li><li>To contact families and advise them of the statutory EHC assessment process and help them to identify any local support networks or universal support offers that may be available to them.</li><li>To use a framework to triage requests considering the EHC needs assessment pathway.</li><li>To input and maintain accurate and comprehensive database records as required and processing Requests for Education Health Care Needs Assessments from parents, carers and educational professionals.</li><li>You will strive daily to maintain, develop and improve professional, supportive working relationships with parents, education settings and services in relation to EHC needs assessment</li><li>To work collaboratively with professionals across education, health and care services to ensure effective case management, integrated working practice and successful outcomes for children.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4><ul><li>Educated to GCSE level or equivalent</li><li>Knowledge of SEND</li><li>Experience working with families</li><li>Excellent organisation skills including an ability to work independently, systematically and work with conflicting demands.</li><li>Excellent customer service skills using verbal and written communication methods.</li><li>The ability to undertake a variety of administrative tasks, operating within departmental policies and procedures.</li><li>Ability to work effectively as part of a team. Together with self-motivation and the ability to work unsupervised.</li></ul>Some travel to meetings may be necessary We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC7 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact Karlla Hopwood <a href="mailto:karlla.hopwood@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">karlla.hopwood@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Closing Date: Sunday 30th November 2025Interview Date: To be confirmedBenefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. Secondment This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the&nbsp;Secondment Form&nbsp;as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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SEND Children's Information Advisor Officer  (West)

Job Title: Family Intervention Worker Starting Salary: £34,433 progressing to £37,280 pa Hours: 37 Location: Stevenage - with travel across Stevenage and North Herts Contract Type: Fixed Term to March 2027 Directorate: Childrens ServicesAre you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and families? Join our dedicated team as a Family Intervention Worker, where you’ll play a vital role in supporting families to achieve lasting, positive change.<h4>About the team</h4>The Intensive Family Support teams work with families with multiple and complex needs who would benefit from intensive tailored support.Working in the home and local community, they support families to prevent escalation of need and progression to statutory services.<h4>About the role</h4>In this dynamic role, you’ll manage a caseload of families, delivering both one-to-one and group-based interventions in collaboration with partner agencies across Hertfordshire. Your work will be guided by tailored support plans designed to help families achieve sustainable outcomes.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Provide direct, child-centred support to children and young people, while also empowering parents and carers.</li><li>Offer practical, hands-on assistance to improve family wellbeing and resilience.</li><li>Conduct home and school visits, building trusted relationships with families and professionals.</li><li>Facilitate group sessions such as parenting programmes and domestic abuse support groups.</li><li>Act as Lead Professional in coordinating and chairing Team Around the Family (TAF) meetings.</li><li>Work closely with a wide range of agencies including schools, housing services, Citizens Advice, health professionals, and specialist teams within Hertfordshire County Council.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential<ul><li>Experience working in a role delivering support to children, young people and their families.</li><li>Excellent communication skills are a must, and the confidence to initiate and participate in difficult conversations is an important aspect of the role.</li><li>Strong skills in building and maintaining relationships with children, families and other professionals.</li><li>Competence in using a variety of IT devices and software packages for producing reports and assessments.</li><li>Full UK Driving licence and regular access to a vehicle will be required.</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Experience of completing assessments would be beneficial.</li></ul>If you're ready to make a meaningful difference and thrive in a role that values compassion, collaboration, and creativity, we’d love to hear from you. Join us in helping families build brighter futures—one step at a time.We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC9 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Sally.Lee@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Sally.Lee@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: 3rd and 4th DecemberBenefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. Secondment This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the Secondment Form as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.<h4>Additional information</h4>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Family Intervention Worker

Job Title: Senior Service Finder - Transforming Care - Transforming Care Starting Salary: £38,220 progressing to £41,771 per annum Location: Stevenage or Hemel Hempstead with hybrid home working Contract Type: 3 year fixed term contract or secondment opportunity Directorate: Adult Care ServicesSecondment This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the Secondment Form as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.<h4>About the team</h4>Join Us in Transforming Care for Disabled Adults in HertfordshireWe’re looking for a proactive Senior Service Finder to join our Community Commissioning for Disabled Adults team. This role is a key part of our mission to improve outcomes for people with complex needs across Hertfordshire.You’ll be working closely with the Transforming Care Team—a vibrant, multi-disciplinary group committed to personalised care, timely transitions, and collaborative working across health and social care.As a Senior Service Finder, you’ll support operational staff in the Adult Disability Teams and the 0-25 Together Service, helping to identify and secure person-centred housing and community-based services. Your work will directly impact the lives of people we support, helping them live more independently.You’ll be part of a wider strategic commissioning team that spans Adult Disability, SpecialistMental Health, Children’s Services, and inpatient settings, and you’ll collaborate with both internal colleagues and external partners—including housing providers, care agencies, and health professionals.This is an exciting opportunity to join an established but evolving team, where your ideas and expertise can help shape the future of care commissioning in Hertfordshire.<h4>About the role</h4>This is a highly skilled and fast-paced role reporting to the Complex Care Commissioning and Monitoring Officer.You will be responsible for identifying and commissioning services for individuals with complex hospital admission and discharge histories, as well as those at risk of admission.About the role:<ul><li>Managing a caseload of individuals aged 16+ with complex hospital admission and discharge histories, or those at risk of admission.</li><li>Identifying and commissioning bespoke, person-centred care packages, including costings and financial oversight.</li><li>Supporting discharge processes and representing the team in multi-agency meetings.</li><li>Liaising with providers to ensure quality support and negotiating care costs for individuals with Care Act eligible needs.</li><li>Attending inpatient reviews, Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings, and NHS England commissioner meetings.</li><li>Contributing to market shaping, service development, and milestone reporting.</li><li>Covering team duties during absences and managing urgent actions when needed.</li><li>Working closely with professionals across health and social care—including Adult Disability Services, 0–25 Together, Mental Health, Specialist Learning Disability Service, and integrated health commissioners.</li><li>Analysing internal data to support commissioning decisions and resolve financial queries.</li><li>Responding to complaints, managing conflict, and escalating issues appropriately.</li></ul>Other benefits include<ul><li>Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.</li><li>A supportive and inclusive work environment.</li><li>The chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals in need of care.</li><li>Supportive and friendly management team and peers.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Proven experience in both health and social care settings.</li><li>Full driving licence</li><li>Strong leadership, communication and project coordination skills.</li><li>Confident working with diverse teams, professionals, commissioners, and providers—able to challenge constructively.</li><li>Ability to interpret individual needs and translate them into service plans.</li><li>This role involves working across key HCC sites and in patient settings access to a vehicle and the ability to travel is essential.</li><li>Excellent organisational, IT, and time management skills.</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with Liquidlogic systems (ACSIS).</li><li>Service development and provider engagement, with confidence in negotiating and influencing skills.</li><li>Data recording and presentation to support strategic planning.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Understanding of funding streams (e.g., s117 aftercare, waivers, client contributions).</li><li>Demonstrated ability to manage complex cases and multi-agency coordination.</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC10 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Kit.whiting@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Kit.whiting@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: week commencing 1 December 2025Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. Secondment This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the Secondment Form as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Senior Service Finder - Transforming Care

Job Title: Community Support Worker Starting Salary: £25,583 progressing to £28,142 per annum Hours: 37 per week Location: Hertfordshire Contract Type: Fixed Term until March 2027 Directorate: Public Health<h4>About the team</h4>Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Are you a driver who enjoys engaging with people from all walks of life? We’re looking for a friendly, reliable, and community-minded&nbsp;Community Support Worker/Driver to join our team and help deliver health improvement services across Hertfordshire via the&nbsp;Better Health Bus.<h4>About the role</h4>As a Community Support Worker/Driver for the Better Health Bus, you will be joining the successful and highly regarded Public Health and Community Protection Team at Hertfordshire County Council. You will be responsible for safely operating the Better Health Bus and supporting its mission to improve health and wellbeing and tackle health inequalities across Hertfordshire.The Better Health Bus is a 3.5 tonne bespoke minivan with two clinic rooms, from which a variety of health and wellbeing services are delivered. Alongside driving the vehicle, you’ll be the welcoming face of the service, meeting and greeting members of the public, asking them about their health needs and signposting them to relevant local health and wellbeing services.When the Better Health Bus is not scheduled to attend an event, you will support with restocking and refuelling the vehicle, and other ad hoc tasks to assist the Public Health team. You may also be required to attend other community events alongside colleagues.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Drive the Better Health Bus to and from scheduled locations across Hertfordshire (from its base in Welwyn Garden City)</li><li>Complete daily and weekly vehicle checks</li><li>Ensure the vehicle is maintained, clean, and roadworthy</li><li>Drive the vehicle to both planned and unplanned maintenance appointments</li><li>Support the team with set up and pack down for events (may involve manual handling tasks)</li><li>Welcome and engage with members of the public visiting the bus</li><li>Provide basic information and signposting to community services, health improvement programmes, and local support organisations</li><li>Maintain accurate records of visits and interactions as required</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>A valid UK manual Driving Licence (D1 category desirable)</li><li>Confident, approachable, and able to communicate effectively</li><li>Experience working/volunteering with the public or in a community-facing role</li><li>Committed to promoting health equity and supporting underserved communities</li><li>Ability to meet the physical demands of the role (including crouching, bending and manual handling of equipment)</li><li>Flexible and willing to work evening and weekends when required</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Experience driving larger vehicles</li><li>Knowledge of local health and community support services</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC6 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Emily.Clarke@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Emily.Clarke@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: 10th December 2025Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. Secondment This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the&nbsp;Secondment Form&nbsp;as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Community Support Worker/Driver

Job Title: Advanced Practitioner Salary:&nbsp;£48,226 progressing to £53,460 per annum Hours: 37 Location: Hemel Hempstead Contract Type: Permanent/Fixed term or secondment Directorate: Adult Care ServicesAre you passionate about making a difference in healthcare?We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Advanced Practitioners to join our teams at Hertfordshire County Council. This is an exceptional opportunity to advance your career while contributing to the health and well-being of our community. With state-of-the-art facilities and a supportive professional environment, we are committed to providing the highest standard of patient care.<h4>About the role</h4>As an Advanced Practitioner, you will lead on peer developmentand practice, supports and supervise staff to develop their skills and knowledge in line with related legislation including The Care Act and Hertfordshire’s Connected Lives principles to contribute to the ongoing development of the service.Advanced Practitioners are responsible for delivering high quality statutory social care including recognising safeguarding, delivering assessment, supervision and care management functions as well as developing innovative, creative community solutions.Advanced Practitioners are pivotal in developing links with the local community through undertaking multi-agency work with partner organisations, providers, professionals, individuals, families, and carers.There is responsibility for ensuring that all statutory health and social care responsibilities are met and delivered to a high standard including safeguarding, assessment, supervision, and care management functions.We are re-energising our adult social care model of Connected Lives approach that has a strong ethos of strength-based working, identifying personal goals and ensuring personal, family and community resources are utilised to achieve positive outcomes for people.<h4>Our teams</h4>Older Peoples Team West Three Rivers Locality Team 37 hours per weekThe Older Person Service is a dynamic service that works across the community under the Care Act to safeguard, assess, plan support and review adults and cares with long term health and social care needs. We have a range of teams within Older People services, including locality based teams, both residential and community reviewing teams, crisis intervention and prevention of hospital admission teams, and sensory services. We can offer Hybrid working arrangements, flexible working practices, community engagement and volunteer activities and, as part of our commitment to you, as well as promote your continuous Learning &amp; Development.Other Advanced Practitioner vacancies may arise in other teams, therefore we encourage you to submit an application if you meet the criteria, to be considered for future vacancies and we will contact you.<h4>About you</h4>You’ll be a qualified social worker with a minimum of 2 years post qualifying experience. In addition, you will also need the following: Actively undertakes a specialist role i.e. Moving and Handling Practitioner, Practice Educator, Approved Mental Health Practitioner, Best Interest Assessor - or agreement to undertake a specialist role within the first year of the role.You will have extensive knowledge and experience in the field of adult social care, with an emphasis on safeguarding practice and related legislation. You will have the ability to manage competing service priorities and a sound grasp of current legislation, personalisation agenda and meeting the business objectives of the department. Demonstrating management potential, you will have excellent all-round communication and negotiation skills working with the Statutory, Voluntary and Independent sector partners.You will adhere to Hertfordshire’s Connected Lives Practice Principles by ensuring that people are supported to maintain their independence and receive person-centred care and support. You will utilise your knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and other social care legislation, to manage the most complex cases. You will use of your advanced knowledge and experience to support other members of the team and the management team to ensure good practice. You will develop close working relationships with hospital staff and care providers to ensure effective care planning and balance the use of resources.We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.This job role is within the Health &amp; Social Care, level 12 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Health and social careSecondment The vacancy within the Hertsmere Team - Fixed term to January 2026 is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the Secondment Form as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.<h4>Additional information</h4>To hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:ed.davis@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">ed.davis@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Benefits of working for us Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). 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Advanced Practitioner

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





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Community Care Officer

Job Title: Inclusion Specialist - Deaf and Hearing Support Service Starting Salary: £31,537 progressing to £34,434 pa pro rata Hours: 22 hours per week, term time only Location: Hemel Hempstead - with flexible working Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>Do you enjoy working closely with families to enable deaf children to thrive? Can you offer a supportive and knowledgeable professional presence in homes and settings whilst working collaboratively with Qualified Teachers of Deaf Children and Young People? You can play a part in Hertfordshire’s vision to deliver services that have positive outcomes for the community, striving to empower citizens and communities, who are at the centre of everything we do.&nbsp; Our well-established service is looking for an Inclusion Specialist to join the Deaf and Hearing Support Service to work with deaf children, young people and their families to deliver services to meet their needs.<h4>About the role</h4>You will work within the Deaf and Hearing Support Service to:• Offer one-to-one home visits with parents to accurately assess their needs and offer them family centred support in parenting a deaf baby.&nbsp; • Help to set up parent support groups for deaf babies and children.&nbsp; • Encourage and support parents in maintaining parent led groups.&nbsp; • Provide information, advice and guidance to families about communication choices to support language acquisition. • Collaborate with other practitioners in the team around the child in order to support the best outcomes for the child and the family.&nbsp; • Be able to present to groups of both parents and professionals.This role involves actively taking on board the views of the people of Hertfordshire, respecting the diversity of communities and acting on their feedback to improve their access to deaf services. Therefore, you’ll need to be able to work under pressure and be extremely well organised, taking a pro-active approach to your workload.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Experience working with families, ideally including deaf children.</li><li>Comprehensive knowledge and practical application of safeguarding procedures, confidentiality, and data protection.</li><li>Strong understanding and experience of child development.</li><li>Clear grasp of family-centred practice principles.</li><li>Good knowledge of language development and acquisition.</li><li>Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.</li><li>Good organisational skills and ability to manage your workload effectively.</li><li>Excellent communication skills with people of all backgrounds.</li><li>Experience in accurate record-keeping and using databases, with a solid understanding of data protection protocols.&nbsp;</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Knowledge of British Sign Language (BSL) Level 1 is desirable, or a willingness to learn.&nbsp;</li></ul>Join us in making a meaningful difference – providing individualised support to deaf children and families in their homes and signposting them in times of need. If this sounds like the opportunity for you, we would love to hear from you!We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC8 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Helen.Cromack@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Helen.Cromack@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: w/c 15th December tbcBenefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Inclusion Specialist - Deaf and Hearing Support Service

Job Title: Driver/ Equipment Installer Starting Salary: £25,583 progressing to £28,142 per annum Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Welwyn Garden City Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Adult Care Services&nbsp;<h4>About the team</h4>Hertfordshire Equipment Service (HES) provides health and social care equipment to disabled and vulnerable service users and patients across Hertfordshire. From bath boards to hospital beds and grab rails to gantry hoists, the equipment HES provides enables Hertfordshire residents to remain living independently in their own homes or supports them and their carers by providing equipment which enables them to be discharged from hospital.<h4>About the role</h4>Our service is growing and very much in demand, and we are looking for a technician to join our busy team, delivering and installing items of equipment within client’s homes. We’re looking for people who can work flexibly and as part of a team here at Hertfordshire Equipment Service which intern supports NHS and social care colleagues in working across seven days. Must be able to drive a 3.5T vehicle and used to heavy or cumbersome equipment to deliver and fit.The working pattern will beMonday to Friday - You will also work one Saturday in every 4 weeks and get a day off during the week, or paid over time.Or&nbsp;Tuesday to Saturday<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Full Driving Licence with either D1, C1, C, B or BE category</li><li>Demonstratable practical abilities</li><li>Empathy to provide high levels of customer service</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Experience of installing specialist equipment desirable</li><li>Customer Service</li><li>Face to Face client interaction</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Operational Services, level OPS5 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Operational servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:lorraine.davis1@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">lorraine.davis1@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: This is an ongoing advert and applications will be reviewed as and when received and interviews arrangedBenefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Driver/ Equipment Installer

Job Title: Driver Support Worker Starting Salary: £25,185 (£13.05 per hour) progressing to £25,583 (£13.26 per hour) per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 25 and 37 hours per week available Location: Hertfordshire Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Adult Care Services Are you a confident driver with a caring nature and a desire to support others? As a Driver Support Worker, you’ll do more than just drive, you’ll help adults across Hertfordshire access our day services, where they can engage in meaningful activities, connect with others, and enjoy a change of scenery. Your role is key to supporting independence, wellbeing, and community inclusion—making every journey truly worthwhile.<h4>About the Role</h4>As a Driver Support Worker, you will:<ul><li>Hold a valid UK Driving Licence with Category D1 entitlement (typically present on licences issued before 1997 or obtained via an additional driving test).Ensure vehicles are roadworthy by conducting daily and weekly checks.</li><li>Support individuals with and without mobility equipment in and out of vehicles, using tail-lifts and ramps where necessary.</li><li>Assist with personal care tasks, including bathroom support, mobility aids, and dietary needs (training provided).</li><li>Participate in activities with the people we support, both on and off site.</li><li>Perform manual handling tasks, including bending, crouching, and kneeling.</li></ul><h4>About the Teams</h4>We have vacancies in the following locations:Borehamwood - Borehamwood Day Service - 37 hours per week<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>A valid UK Driving Licence with Category D1 entitlement (please check before applying).</li><li>Previous experience driving larger vehicles and working as part of a team.</li><li>A person-centred approach to care, with a commitment to Equity, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.</li><li>Physically able to meet the demands of the role.</li></ul>If you’re looking for a role where every journey matters and every day brings the chance to brighten someone’s life, we’d love to hear from you. Join our dedicated team and help create meaningful moments for adults across Hertfordshire—one ride at a time.We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC4 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:ed.davis@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">ed.davis@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: This is an ongoing advert, and interviews will be arranged as and when applications are receivedBenefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Support Worker - Lord Alexander House Make a Real Difference Every Day - Join Our Team at Lord Alexander House!We are looking for a compassionate and enthusiastic Support Worker to join our friendly team at Lord Alexander House, a supported living service in the heart of Hemel Hempstead. This is a full-time role (37.5 hours per week), where you will be supporting individuals living with mental health needs, to live independently in their own purpose-built flats.As a Support Worker, you will:<ul>
<li>Provide tailored support to individuals in their own homes</li>
<li>Encourage life skills such as budgeting, shopping, cooking, and cleaning</li>
<li>Follow personalised support plans and risk assessments</li>
<li>Empower people to achieve their goals and live fulfilling lives</li>
</ul>About YouWe are looking for people who are:<ul>
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Caring, reliable, and proactive, with a genuine desire to help others</li>
<li>Able to communicate effectively and adapt to different needs</li>
<li>Comfortable working shifts, including weekends and bank holidays</li>
<li>Experienced in a similar role</li>
<li>Committed to equality, diversity, and person-centred support</li>
<li>Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work</li>
</ul>Additionally, you will also be able to:<ul>
<li>Work shifts as part of a rota system which will include weekend and bank holiday working</li>
<li>Perform at least one sleep in per week as part of your shift (allowance of £52.78 paid)</li>
<li>Work as part of a team to deliver an excellent service to the people we support</li>
<li>Be flexible in your approach to work and demonstrate resilience in a challenging, but rewarding environment</li>
<li>Have a commitment to equality and diversity and take a positive approach to supporting people with mental disabilities</li>
</ul>It is essential that you hold a full UK driving licence and are happy to do sleep-ins (minimum one per week).Hightown Benefits:<ul>
<li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li>
<li>£25,857 pa for a 37.5 hour a week contract (£13.26 per hour)</li>
<li>We make sleep in payments of at least £52.78 (in addition to your basic pay)</li>
<li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li>
<li>Mileage paid for car usage</li>
<li>Fully paid DBS</li>
<li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li>
<li>Monthly attendance bonus and annual salary and cost of living review</li>
<li>Ongoing professional development and training to help you deliver outstanding support</li>
<li>Employee assistance helpline</li>
</ul>Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference and medical checks.We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer.

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