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We’re a challenging yet rewarding place for social work practice to flourish and we are steadfastly committed to our workforce being representative of the families that we work with. We are taking coordinated, meaningful and focused action to develop an inclusive culture because we believe this is at the heart of enabling diversity in all respects, including diversity of thought. We are taking positive actions to challenge all forms of discrimination and injustice to help make Newham a fairer and more equitable place for children and families to live, learn and thrive.</p> <p>The Edge of Care Reunification Team is a new team which will start work in April 2025. The Edge of Care Reunification Team is based within the Clinical Practice Service and sits alongside and strengthens our existing Edge of Care offering. The team works alongside social workers in the wider service, providing expert support for practitioners and children and families. The Team will be supporting adolescent children who are in local authority care to safely reunify home, looking for creative, restorative and positive solutions for children and their families.</p> <p>We understand that social work can be a challenging yet ultimately very rewarding profession that makes demands of you personally and professionally. In Newham we value your wellbeing and we aim to ensure that you have a better work/life balance through a remote working offer when you are not visiting children and families, a modern office space for when you’re on site, a flexible working policy where all requests are considered, and a clinical offer to support you to do your best work. </p> <p><strong>This is a fantastic opportunity to do valuable work which will keep families together and change lives.</strong></p> <p> </p><p><strong>ABOUT THE JOB</strong></p> <p>The Senior Social Worker will be providing an episode of targeted intensive time-limited support to children and families open to an allocated social worker. The Senior Social Worker will be an integral part of the professional network to enable the reunification of children who have recently come into care, are already in Care, stabilising emergency placements with family member’s/kinship carers or to enable children to step down from high support placements to foster care as part of the reunification plan. This exciting role will involve a high level of direct work with adolescents and their families, including those placed outside of Newham and involve working outside of business hours.</p> <p>We can offer training in our relational model and support to develop systemic practice and we have a wide training offer including safeguarding and systemic training and you will be working within a service where learning and practice development are held in high priority, supported by a permanent management team.</p> <p>The Senior Social Worker will be responsible for implementing the co-production of bespoke reunification plans jointly with the allocated social workers within the Children in Care Service, the family and the professional network. Where required, this will also include providing written support plans to be incorporated within the Court Care Plans and Statements. The Senior Social Worker will supervise the Coaches within the Team and support the Team Manager in the implementation of consultations, closures and performance led targets. There will be CPD opportunities for the successful applicant. </p> <p> </p><p><strong>ABOUT YOU</strong></p> <p>We are looking for Senior Social Workers with significant post qualifying experience within a statutory children’s social work service. It’s essential that applicants understand the value of working with families from first point of contact to completion and are enthusiastic about this way of working. We’re also keen to meet practitioners who value their own CPD, will make the most of our academy offer and are excited about the prospect of working with management to embed good practice and support colleagues.</p> <p>We’re looking for conscientious, considerate and empathetic people, who are committed to working relationally with families whilst putting every child’s welfare, potential, and future at the heart of their work. Newham is committed to our workforce being representative of the families we work with, to enhance cultural competence and adjust our practice to suit the individuals we serve. We are looking for colleagues who share our values and are passionate about tackling disproportionality wherever they find it and building a Fairer Newham.</p> <p>Applicants will need to evidence their experience of supporting families as well as supporting and engaging adolescents. A good knowledge of the factors that can impact on reunifications being successful is essential and will need to be demonstrated in application and at interview. You will have experience in undertaking needs assessments and contributing to risk and safety planning and will have experience of working with statutory services. You will have demonstrable experience of working with children, young people and families with highly complex and challenging needs and be dynamic and creative. You will have demonstrable experience of working within a multi-disciplinary environment and with stakeholders in the community.</p> <p>You will be a qualified social worker, registered with Social Work England, and be committed to tackling disproportionality where you find it.</p> <p> </p><p><strong>WHY WORK WITH US?</strong></p> <p>We’ve been working hard to make Newham a great place to practise social work.</p> <ul>\n<li>A commitment to addressing disproportionality wherever we find it.</li> <li>We’re a GOOD local authority focused on reaching excellence.</li> <li>We offer genuinely flexible/hybrid working as long as children and families are supported.</li> <li>Stability: 100% of senior management and 80% of Team Managers are now permanent.</li> <li>Our firmly established practice model, Circles of Support, was recently nominated for the prestigious MJ Award for Innovation in Children’s Services and allows systemic, restorative practice to flourish.</li> <li>Career progression is possible with Newham; within Children’s social work we promoted 30 internal colleagues in 2023 and 38 colleagues so far in 2024.</li> <li>Social Care Academy – our academy received significant praise from Ofsted and 50+ social workers have studied for systemic higher education with us since 2020.</li> <li>A competitive salary package that rivals capped agency pay.</li> <li>Oyster card/parking permit for business use.</li> <li>Wellbeing service, leisure and discount benefits</li> <li>Travel season ticket loan, cycle scheme, Local Authority pension.</li> </ul> <p> </p><p><strong>TO APPLY</strong></p> <p>To apply please submit your CV through our <strong>online recruitment portal</strong><strong>.</strong> </p> <p>Please ensure your CV and statement shows clearly how you meet the person specification and requirements listed in this advert.</p> <p><strong>Closing date: 02/03/2025 at 23:59*</strong></p> <p><strong>Interviews: ASAP</strong></p> <p>If you have any questions about the recruitment process or want to discuss joining Newham Children’s Services with one of<img src=\"https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=7a61a597bbc5ab396fced41df5e0707e&view\" alt=\" \" width=\"1\" height=\"1\"></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£50,000 - £74,999","publishDate":"2025-02-11T15:40:05.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-02T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/eb0e8d09-db3b-4994-9c9b-f682996e6acf.JPG","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e16665b4-f6e1-4173-a2fc-a6c8705ac32d","title":"Court of Protection Appointee and Deputyship Manager","employer":"London Borough of Havering","department":"","location":"Havering","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Court of Protection Appointee and Deputyship Manager - Grade 8- £47,532- £51,522pa</strong></p> <p><strong>About Us</strong></p> <p>At the London Borough of Havering, we pride ourselves on being an innovative organisation with a commitment to meeting the needs of our residents. 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To commission funerals ensuring the best value for money. </li> <li>To oversee and attend property visits, which includes attending properties where there are health and safety hazards and risks and having ownership of these risks. </li> <li>Provides a financial service in connection with Property Protection action taken by the Head of Adults Social Care under the Care Act 2014 legislation. </li> <li>Responsible for raising and collecting fees and charges from clients in accordance with The Court of Protection Fixed Costs Directions 2017 to contribute to the team’s salary costs. Reconciliation of client accounts. </li> <li>Maximisation of client income which involves liaison with third parties including Department of Works and Pensions. </li> <li>Safeguarding individual funds and protecting assets which involves responding to circumstances arising in a risk based manner. </li> <li>Budget management and forecasting.</li> <li>Maintaining a client banking system and working with corporate finance colleagues on this as well as banking institutions. Investigating and resolving any irregularities. </li> <li>Provide training and advice to care managers and social care providers, as well as working with a wide range of stakeholders to ensure the proper and safe management of funds and assets, including protection of property and pets. </li> <li>Project management and introduction of banking systems.</li> </ul> <p><strong>About You</strong></p> <p>You will be a solution focused individual with a skill set to lead and manage the delivery of safeguarding clients’ financial and property affairs with adherence to relevant statutory requirements to maintain good working standards and meet the service user needs. </p> <p>Ability to build and maintain good working relationships with various internal and external stakeholders. </p> <p>Experience working in in the area of Financial Deputy & Appointee Service.</p> <p>Knowledge of DWP benefits is desirable but not essential.</p> <p>Ability to drive own vehicle or use alternative transport arrangements.</p> <p>Operational management experience within a public sector organisation is desirable but not essential.</p> <p><strong>For an informal discussion about the post, please contact </strong>Andrew.Sykes@havering.gov.uk</p> <p><strong>The closing date for the receipt of applications is 28/02/24</strong>, however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early.</p> <p>You will be notified if your application has been successful.  Interview date to be confirmed.</p> <p>Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770.</p> <p>Please view<strong> </strong><strong>Job Profile</strong> here</p> <p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p> <p>We want everyone to choose Havering. 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We place children and families at the heart of everything that we do and are relentless in our pursuit of positive outcomes for all.</p><p><strong>Our Better Together </strong>Practice Framework is based on the ideas and concepts which underpin Restorative Practice and draws from other strength-based approaches, such as Systemic and Trauma Informed Practice</p><p>Our C-Change approach: <strong>Connect, Curious, Community, Co-Produce, Collaborate, Check, </strong> sets out “6 Cs ” for our work with children, young people their parents and carers, and each other.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>We are recruiting experienced social workers for our front door service in Family Support and Protection Teams.</p><p>If you are passionate about building relationships with children and families at their first contact with Children’s Social Care, focused on working towards positive outcomes for children and have <strong>at least 1 year of post-qualifying</strong> <strong>experience in a statutory Children’s Social Care team</strong>, we would love you to apply.</p><p>Family Support and Protection Service (FSP) consists of 10 social work teams. Family Support and Protection undertake child in need work, child protection work, alongside court work. This enables social workers to gain a good understanding of statutory work, but we also work closely with schools, health and voluntary organisations that formulates good partnership working with the ultimate aim of safeguarding and supporting children, young people and their families.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Have working knowledge of the framework within which social care operates, inclusive of legislation and national guidance and procedures specific to this post</li>\n<li>Have knowledge of statutory work with children, including children in need, child protection, children looked after and court work. Knowledge of different types of interventions in family support</li>\n<li>A nationally recognised or other social work England recognised social work qualification</li>\n<li>Have at least 1 year of post-qualifying experience in a statutory Children’s Social Care setting</li>\n</ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Our Benefits</strong></p><p>We've been working hard to make Tower Hamlets a great place to practice social work. <strong>We will help you to develop excellent social work</strong> <strong>practice, leading to career advancement at your own pace.</strong> We are committed to developing excellent practitioners and making Tower Hamlets an employer of choice. </p><p><strong>We offer a competitive salary - £44,430 - £55,710 plus travel allowance of £1,280 per annum</strong>.</p><p>We offer brand new state-of-the-art offices in the heart of the east end with great transport connections. We have fantastic transport links – Tower Hamlets town hall is directly opposite Whitechapel Station, putting all of London within easy reach of the town hall. </p><p>Our employees are put on the Local Government Pension Scheme. This is a career average salary scheme, so your pension benefits are guaranteed and do not depend on how investments perform. We pay into the fund on your behalf. </p><p>We have a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 29 working days, rising to 33 days with 5+ years' service, in addition to bank holidays and an additional 3 days at Christmas.  </p><p>We positively encourage flexible working and work life balance aimed at supporting individual employee requirements within the context of meeting service needs.  </p><p>We have a number of money-saving schemes, including a rent deposit scheme (which offers staff an interest free loan to help pay rent deposits) and season ticket loan scheme (interest-free loans to help staff when purchasing travel season tickets). </p><p>You will also benefit from:</p><ul>\n<li>A <strong>manageable and diverse caseload</strong> and good quality reflective supervision</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Coaching and support</strong> from our well-established Learning Academy, and the opportunity to practice within our bespoke practice model Better Together, which encompasses restorative, systemic and trauma informed practice principles Core, elective, flexible and specialist learning pathways, as well as clear development pathways for every stage of your social work career</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Opportunities to develop your practice</strong>, with a clear framework for career development/leadership programme</li>\n<li>Opportunities for agile/flexible working </li>\n</ul><p><br></p><p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p><p><strong>We have simplified our application process, please complete a short application on our online application system and upload your CV.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Closing date: </strong>This role is closing for applications on the <strong>27th February 2025</strong></p><p><strong>Test Stage:</strong> If successfully shortlisted, you will be invited to partake in stage 1 and 2 of the interview process (a group challenge and written exercise) <strong>on 6th March 2025</strong></p><p><strong>Interview:</strong> If successful in test stage 1 and 2, you will then be invited for a panel interview on the <strong>13th March 2025.</strong></p><p><strong>Please keep these dates free</strong></p><p><br></p><p>For further information regarding the role, please contact:</p><p>Stuart Andrews at <a href=\"mailto:Stuart.Andrews@towerhamlets.gov.uk\">Stuart.Andrews@towerhamlets.gov.uk</a> or Jaishree Bisht at <a href=\"mailto:Jaishree.Bisht@towerhamlets.gov.uk\">Jaishree.Bisht@towerhamlets.gov.uk</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Additional Details</strong></p><p>Tower Hamlets vision for our borough is that: people are aspirational, independent and have equal access to opportunities; we are a borough that our residents are proud of and love to live in; and we are a dynamic, outcomes-based council using digital innovation and partnership working to respond to the changing needs of our borough. We want people who aspire to our TOWER values: Together; Open; Willing; Excellent; Respect.</p><p>Tower Hamlets has a zero-tolerance approach to, and works to eradicate, all forms of discrimination on the basis of race, sex, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, status as a civil partner, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy and maternity and looks to employ a diverse workforce representative of those groups. We recognise that people can also be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. </p><p>We are a Disability Confident Employer, which means applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the post are guaranteed an interview. Care experience has also been adopted by the Council as an additional protected characteristic.</p><p>We welcome applicants interested in flexible working arrangements and also applicants who live in the borough. </p><p>________________________________________________________________________________________________________ </p><p>This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. It replaces the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA).</p><p>Tower Hamlets Councils are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£44,430 - £55,710","publishDate":"2025-02-07T16:53:35.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-27T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/b70e508c-5144-4819-803b-3db5936a4018.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"5873c38f-043b-4e9e-a5cd-13264944c7ce","title":"Panel Member","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"<b>JOB DESCRIPTION</b><br><br> <strong>Organisation</strong>: London Borough of Waltham Forest<br><br><strong>Salary: </strong>You will only be paid for the hours that you work. <br> <br> Your payment will be: <br> <br> • £250 for attendance as Vice Panel member <br> <br> • £375 for Chairing Panels as Vice Chair <br> <br> • £90 for Training Days and Panel Business Days<br> <br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Casual<br><strong>Working hours: </strong>There are two panels held per month on the first and third Friday of the month. Panel runs from 9am-4pm.<br> <br><strong>Application Deadline:</strong> 10th March 2025<br><br><strong>Proposed Interview Date(s):</strong> End of March 2025<br><strong>Reference:</strong>1631<br><br><strong>About Us:</strong> <br><br>Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. <br><br>We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. <br><br>London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London's Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. <br><br><strong>The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk so we can arrange an alternative application method. </strong><br><br><strong>Click here for further information on the </strong><a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\"><strong>Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</strong></a><strong>. </strong><br><br><strong>About the role:</strong> <br><br>Do have you experience chairing professional meetings? Are you passionate about ensuring children, who cannot live with their birth families, can grow up in happy and safe environments? Do you have experience, professionally or personally, of adoption and fostering? Are you confident in working with professionals of all levels and members of the public?<br> <br>We at the London Borough of Waltham Forest are looking for a Vice Chair to join our Adoption and Fostering Panel, which meets twice a month. The majority of our work is fostering but we continue to hold the adoption function of considering plans for relinquishment to adoption. We would welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and experience of adoption and fostering personally or professionally. <br><br><strong>The Person</strong><br><br>The post holder will be able to demonstrate expertise and up to date knowledge of the legislative framework for Adoption and Fostering and bring a comprehensive understanding of current legislation in Fostering and know the Fostering and National Minimum Standards, and relevant up to date national qualitative research.<br><br>You will have relevant experience of Adoption and Fostering Panels, have been a Panel Member, Vice or Chair of Fostering Panels who is competent or brings the relevant lived experience of Fostering. You should demonstrate your empathy and evidence your ability to ensure Panels functions smoothly and within an equality and anti-discriminatory practice framework.<br><br><a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/Role%20Profile%20-%20Vice%20Chair%20.pdf\"><strong>>> Click here to download the Role Profile <<</strong> </a><br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong> <br><br>1. To chair Panel meetings, ensuring that all items of business are covered, and the Panel operates in accordance with Regulations and Guidance and the Policies and Procedures of the Agency.<br> <br>2. To prepare for Panel meetings, reading Panel papers carefully, identifying key issues and alerting the Agency Adviser if necessary to ensure, as far as possible, that the case is adequate for submission to Panel.<br> <br>3. To facilitate the active participation of all Panel members in contributing to the Panel's consideration of cases and to the making of clear and well-evidence recommendations with the reasons for these.<br> <br>4. To ensure that all those attending Panel are treated with respect and courtesy.<br> <br>5. To address diversity issues and to promote anti-discriminatory practice at all times.<br> <br>6. To ensure that clear and accurate minutes are written, in which record any serious reservations which Panel members may have, and to be involved in checking draft minutes before they are sent to the Decision-Maker and to the next Panel meeting.<br> <br>7. To liaise with the Decision-Maker and with other Senior Managers as required.<br> <br>8. To attend Adoption Business meetings quarterly and Head of Service meetings as required.<br> <br>8. To ensure, with the Agency Adviser, that Senior Managers are aware of issues of concern, in relation to both individual cases and to more general matters.<br> <br>9. To be involved in the recruitment and appointment of new Panel members and in any consideration about terminating the appointment of a Panel member.<br> <br>10. To review, with the Agency Adviser, the performance of Panel members as the need arises, and at least annually.<br> <br>11. To assist in developing and promoting and monitoring Policies and Procedures and high standards of work in Adoption and Permanence Services in the Agency.<br> <br>12. To assist in planning training for Panel members and to participate in this at least one day per year.<br> <br>13. To safeguard the confidentiality of all Panel papers and Panel discussions.<br> <br>14. To be involved in:<br> <br>• deciding whether a case is adequate for submission to panel;<br> <br>• deciding on the attendance of observers at Panel.<br> <br>• deciding on the participation of Panel member who declares an interest in a case;<br> <br>• deciding when an extra Panel may be necessary;<br> <br>• the preparation of an Annual Report on the Panel's work.<br><br><strong>Qualifications and Requirements:</strong> <br><br>Experience and qualifications:<br>• Experience, either professionally or personally or both, of the placement of children in foster families and of children being cared for away from their birth family.<br>• Experience of chairing complex meetings.<br><br><strong>Terms and conditions:</strong> <br><br>The below terms and conditions apply to this role: <br><br>Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; <br> <br>This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults; <br> <br>Satisfactory DBS check; <br> <br>As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. <br><br><strong>How to Apply:</strong> <br><br>Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. <br><br>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. <br><br><strong>Equal Opportunity Employer:</strong> <br><br>Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. <br><br>To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. <br><br>We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. <br><br>For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. <br><br><strong>Contact Information:</strong> <br><br>If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Kirstan McConkey at <a href=\"mailto:kirstan.mcconkey@walthamforest.gov.uk\">kirstan.mcconkey@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> <br><br>If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"You will only be paid for the hours that you work.","publishDate":"2025-02-07T16:27:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-05T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/d9171f1c-c666-4974-879c-326c71ce4c76.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"ffbed544-b369-44f1-ad37-a28728f974d2","title":"Senior Expert by Experience Officer (Programme Development)","employer":"Care Quality Commission","department":"","location":"London","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>Senior Expert by Experience Officer (Programme Development)</strong><br><br><strong>Grade C:</strong> £32,471 (National Framework) or £38,143 (London Framework – if you are London office based or homebased and live within the boundary of the M25) – There is also an additional homeworking allowance of £581 per annum for those working from home. For part-time roles – please note this will be pro rata.<br><br><strong>Contracted Hours:</strong> Full-time 37 hours per week or Part-time 29.6 hours per week. Job-share will be considered. Talk to us about compressed hours.<br><br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> 18-month Fixed-Term, Secondment opportunity.&nbsp; <br><br><strong>Location:</strong> Home or office based, flexible location. Hybrid working (working 2 days a week from home). <br><br><strong>Closing Date:</strong> Monday 3 March 2025 at 11.59pm.<br><br><strong>Potential Interview Date:</strong> (via Teams) w/c 17 March.<br><br>For an informal discussion or further information about this role, please contact Hiring Manager – George Campbell; Expert by Experience Manager and for general enquiries, contact our recruitment team.<br><br>Are you committed to helping us regulate health and social care within England?<br><br>When thinking about what drives you every day in your job, what keeps you motivated and passionate about your work, what comes to mind? For 3,000+ people at the CQC, we end each day knowing that we have made a difference to the lives of those most in need in our communities. We make sure health and social care services provide people with safe, effective, compassionate, high-quality care and encourage care services to improve. We are looking for people who are caring, demonstrate integrity and work well as part of a team to join with us and share in this sense of achievement. If you would like to help us make a positive impact to health and social care within England, then read on.<br><br><strong>Why this could be a great role for you…</strong><br><br>Would you like to support the development and delivery of our world leading Experts by Experience programme? <br><br>This year we are developing and procuring a new contract. We are recruiting a Senior Experts by Experience Officer to work as part of the Insight and Evaluation team to support the development and delivery of the Experts by Experience programme.<br><br>Our Experts by Experience programme involves the public in inspections and activities.<br><br>During inspections, Experts by Experience speak to people using services and their family or organisations that support them. They may also observe how the service is delivered and speak to staff. Their findings are used to support the inspectors’ judgments on services and may be included in inspection reports.<br><br>Experts by Experience also take part in our other activities, such as assisting in training inspectors and taking part in working groups.<br><br>This role will give you an opportunity to work on a fast-paced, high-value procurement, working with a range of internal and external stakeholders to implement a new Experts by Experience contract for CQC. <br><br>The role will also provide experience in supporting the development and management of our national Public Engagement Network to provide engagement services with people from seldom heard communities, people with protected characteristics, and people made vulnerable by their circumstances.&nbsp; <br><br><strong>What you will bring… </strong><br><br>The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:<br><br>Knowledge and experience of working within the engagement and/or communications fields.<br><br>Experience of building relationships with external organisations, including the voluntary and community sector.<br><br>Experience of commissioning external organisations and agencies to deliver services.<br><br>Excellent oral and written communication skills, including making information accessible to a wide range of audiences.<br><br>Experience of delivering contracts, involving a range of stakeholders and partners.<br><br><strong>What we can offer you...</strong><br><br>Your health and wellbeing are important to us and are supported through our benefits scheme.<br><br>- 27 days’ annual leave, rising with service to 32.5 days, plus 8 Bank Holidays<br>- NHS pension scheme, with around a 14% employer contribution<br>- Free employee assistance service 24 hours a day<br>- Discounts to supermarkets, high street stores, electronics and fleet cars<br>- Discounted gym vouchers<br>- Cycle to work scheme<br>- Internal reward scheme where you could earn yourself a voucher or two!<br>- Equipment for homeworking<br><br>We want to make working for CQC a great experience for everyone, and to role model a diverse and representative culture. To support an inclusive environment where colleagues feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work, we support a variety of staff networks, including the Race Equality Network, LGBT+ Equality Network, Carers Equality Network, Disability Equality Network and Gender Equality Network.<br><br>We want to support you to succeed and be your very best with opportunities for training and development, along with the support of experienced managers and mentors.<br><br>Please note some roles may be subject to a satisfactory DBS check.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£32,471 (National Framework) or £38,143 (London Framework – if you are London office based or homebased and live within the boundary of the M25) – There is also an additional homeworking allowance of £581 per annum for those working from home. For part-time roles – please note this will be pro rata.","publishDate":"2025-02-07T12:15:39.758Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-03T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/67806af2-2d85-4d86-b1ca-1c6cc4bb5582.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"c2df19ad-1cb4-4e44-9f15-82b2e545a240","title":"**INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY** Child Protection Coordinator","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"<b>JOB DESCRIPTION</b><br><br> <strong>Organisation</strong>: London Borough of Waltham Forest<br><br><strong>Salary: </strong>PO7 - PO9 £54,129 - £63, 879<br> <br><strong>Retention Bonus/ Market Supplement: </strong>£2,000 per annum, paid in two installments per annum<br> <br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Full Time Secondment 6 months initially<br> <br><strong>Working hours per week: </strong>36 hours<br> <br><strong>Application Deadline:</strong> Monday 17th February 2025<br> <br><strong>Interview date:</strong> To be confirmed<br><br><strong>Reference:</strong>1456<br> <br><strong>**INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY** </strong><br><br><strong>About Us:</strong> <br><br>Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. <br><br>We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. <br><br>London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/programmes-strategies/business-and-economy/support-your-business/good-work-standard-gws\">Mayor of London's Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. <br><br><strong>The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk so we can arrange an alternative application method. </strong><br><br><strong>About the role:</strong> <br><br>We are looking to permanently recruit a full-time Child Protection Coordinator with responsibility for chairing child protection conferences. We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, and confident social work manager, child protection chair or independent reviewing officer who has a track record of delivering excellent services for children and families.<br> <br>You will join a small team of Child Protection Coordinators who are supportive of one another and committed to providing the best service for the children and families in Waltham Forest. You will benefit from an extensive training offer, regular reflective supervision, and a retention bonus.<br><br><a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/PO7-PO9%20Child%20Protection%20Co-ordinator%20-%20Job%20Description%20September%202024.pdf\"><strong>>> Click here to download the Role Profile <<</strong></a> <br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong> <br><br><ul> <li>Chair Child Protection conferences, using a Strengths based model.</li> <li>Develop dynamic, SMART child protection plans.</li> <li>Ensure parents/carers and children are actively involved in child protection conferences.</li> <li>Ensure all statutory timescales in relation to child protection conferences are complied with.</li> <li>Monitor the implementation of child protection plans.</li> <li>Participate in a duty system.</li> <li>Participate in quality assurance activities.</li> </ul><br><strong>Qualifications and Requirements:</strong> <br><br>To be considered for this position, you should meet the following requirements: <br><br><ul> <li>You need to hold a social work qualification and be experienced at working at a management level in statutory social work.</li> <li>You need to be registered with Social Work England.</li> <li>You need to have an Enhanced DBS check.</li> <li>This role is office based which requires the candidate to chair in-person meetings.</li> </ul><br><strong>Terms and conditions:</strong> <br><br>The below terms and conditions apply to this role: <br><br><ul> <li>Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks.</li> <li>Satisfactory declaration of interest.</li> <li>This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults. </li> <li>Satisfactory DBS check.</li> <li>Continued professional body registration. </li> <li>As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. </li> </ul><br><strong>How to Apply:</strong> <br><br>Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. <br><br>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. <br><br><strong>Equal Opportunity Employer:</strong> <br><br>Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. <br><br>To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. <br><br>We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. <br><br>For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. <br><br><strong>Contact Information:</strong> <br><br>If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact the hiring manager <a href=\"mailto:Stacey.Burdsey@walthamforest.gov.uk\">Stacey.Burdsey@walthamforest.gov.uk</a><br><br>If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. <br><br>Click here for further information on the <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"PO7 - PO9 £54,129 - £63, 879","publishDate":"2025-02-07T12:05:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-17T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/868c08e8-135f-4714-a79e-e91f2a6936e4.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"6eab38a4-5b99-4e91-b5bf-e1e2b1c70c4e","title":"Audit Support Officer","employer":"Dartford Borough Council","department":"","location":"Kent","locationType":3,"description":"<p>The Dartford & Sevenoaks Audit Partnership are looking for someone who is interested in a varied role and really adding value to the team. 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Two key drivers for this reorganisation and the creation of this role, were to better connect support and services for children and young people with SEND and those accessing AP through integrated commissioning, and to strengthen the Council's AP commissioning by separating out commissioning functions from those relating to the placement of children and young people in alternative provision.</p> <p>The purpose of the role is to enhance what is already being provided and commissioning placements and provision to ensure that children and young people receive access to high quality SEN and AP provision.</p> <p>Key functions include:</p> <ul>\n<li>shaping and developing the Alternative Provision offer and the future direction of support in line with the DfE’s SEND and alternative provision improvement plan</li> <li>leading on the effective commissioning of Alternative Provision in the borough</li> <li>Working in co-production with local school leaders and our local SEND parent carer forum (Havering SEND Family Voice)</li> <li>ensuring services are inclusive, accessible and effective</li> <li>establishing and maintaining key partnerships</li> <li>Achieving social value from our commissioning arrangements  </li> </ul> <p>You will also play a crucial role in implementing a quality assurance framework alongside procurement and contract management processes and developing the range and resilience of providers.</p> <p>You will bring imagination, innovation and a dedication to improving the life chances of all the borough's children and young people; alongside the ability to work collaboratively with partners to ensure the right opportunities are there at the right time and of the highest quality.</p> <p>Among just a few of the reasons to choose Havering are:</p> <ul>\n<li>An excellent induction package</li> <li>Protected CPD time as part of Havering's ‘10 days of learning’</li> <li>The chance to be part of a supportive, vibrant, talented service of more than 100 staff</li> <li>An excellent balance between home/flexible working arrangements and time together as a team to create, collaborate and develop a sense of belonging</li> <li>Easily accessible workspaces</li> <li>Excellent transport links to inner and outer London including via the Elizabeth Line, as well as to Essex, Hertfordshire and surrounding areas</li> <li>High quality IT equipment and responsive IT support</li> </ul> <p>An enhanced DBS check is required for this post.</p> <p>For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Head of SEND and Alternative Provision Services, marcus.bennett@havering.gov.uk to arrange a time to speak.</p> <p><strong>The closing date for the receipt of applications is 23/02/2025</strong>, however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early.</p> <p>You will be notified if your application has been successful.  Interview date to be confirmed.</p> <p>Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770.</p> <p>Please view Job Profile here</p> <p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p> <p>We want everyone to choose Havering. 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Our premises are located at Dockside with easy access to London City Airport and the Olympic Park.</p> <p>We are proud of our inclusive ethos in Newham and determined to ensure that we continue to meet the needs of all children and young people with SEND. Our vision is for Newham to be a place where every child and young person enjoys the best possible opportunities in life – through outstanding education and services that ensure no child is left behind. As a consultation service, we prioritise collaboration with parents and other professionals to ensure psychology is accessible to all.</p> <p>If you share our commitment to supporting children and young people’s aspirations, celebrating their achievements and guaranteeing children with SEND get the education, encouragement and support they deserve, we’d love to hear from you.</p> <p>Apply now, and be part of our success. There has never been a more exciting time to practice, develop, and grow as an Educational Psychologist in Newham. We are valued and well regarded by schools and services. Ofsted recognised our EPS as an area of strength in Newham.</p> <p>We are looking for applicants with enthusiasm, drive and commitment to promote the wellbeing of all children and young people.  We offer a range of work streams through traded services to settings that include mainstream and special schools, colleges, child development service, universities as well as statutory work. EPs develop a diverse portfolio around early intervention strategies, therapeutic techniques, psychological assessment, systemic consultation. 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Applicants must be professionally qualified and be registered with the HCPC or in year 2 or 3 of a recognised training course and willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check. 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We place children and families at the heart of everything that we do and are relentless in our pursuit of positive outcomes for all.</p><p><strong>Our Better Together </strong>Practice Framework is based on the ideas and concepts which underpin Restorative Practice and draws from other strength-based approaches, such as Systemic and Trauma Informed Practice</p><p>Our C-Change approach: <strong>Connect, Curious, Community, Co-Produce, Collaborate, Check, </strong> sets out “6 Cs ” for our work with children, young people their parents and carers, and each other.</p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>We are recruiting experienced social workers for our front door service Assessment and Intervention and Family Support and Protection Teams.</p><p>If you are passionate about building relationships with children and families at their first contact with Children’s Social Care, focused on working towards positive outcomes for children and have <strong>at least 1 year of post-qualifying</strong> <strong>experience in a statutory Children’s Social Care team</strong>, we would love you to apply.</p><p><strong>Assessment and Intervention -</strong>You will work as part of a fast-past team responding to child protection needs and undertaking child and family assessments. Under the guidance of your team manager, your team will be on duty every 4/5 weeks.</p><p>You will support children and families through the assessment process, up to co-producing step-down, Child in Need and Child Protection plans. Previous experience of Section 47 investigations and child and family assessments are desirable.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Have working knowledge of the framework within which social care operates, inclusive of legislation and national guidance and procedures specific to this post</li>\n<li>Have knowledge of statutory work with children, including children in need, child protection, children looked after and court work. Knowledge of different types of interventions in family support</li>\n<li>A nationally recognised or other social work England recognised social work qualification</li>\n<li>Have at least 1 year of post-qualifying experience in a statutory Children’s Social Care setting</li>\n</ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Our Benefits</strong></p><p>We've been working hard to make Tower Hamlets a great place to practice social work. <strong>We will help you to develop excellent social work</strong> <strong>practice, leading to career advancement at your own pace.</strong> We are committed to developing excellent practitioners and making Tower Hamlets an employer of choice. </p><p><strong>We offer a competitive salary - £44,430 - £55,710 plus travel allowance of £1,280 per annum</strong>.</p><p>We offer brand new state-of-the-art offices in the heart of the east end with great transport connections. We have fantastic transport links – Tower Hamlets town hall is directly opposite Whitechapel Station, putting all of London within easy reach of the town hall. </p><p>Our employees are put on the Local Government Pension Scheme. This is a career average salary scheme, so your pension benefits are guaranteed and do not depend on how investments perform. We pay into the fund on your behalf. </p><p>We have a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 29 working days, rising to 33 days with 5+ years' service, in addition to bank holidays and an additional 3 days at Christmas.  </p><p>We positively encourage flexible working and work life balance aimed at supporting individual employee requirements within the context of meeting service needs.  </p><p>We have a number of money-saving schemes, including a rent deposit scheme (which offers staff an interest free loan to help pay rent deposits) and season ticket loan scheme (interest-free loans to help staff when purchasing travel season tickets). </p><p>You will also benefit from:</p><ul>\n<li>A <strong>manageable and diverse caseload</strong> and good quality reflective supervision</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Coaching and support</strong> from our well-established Learning Academy, and the opportunity to practice within our bespoke practice model Better Together, which encompasses restorative, systemic and trauma informed practice principles Core, elective, flexible and specialist learning pathways, as well as clear development pathways for every stage of your social work career</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Opportunities to develop your practice</strong>, with a clear framework for career development/leadership programme</li>\n<li>Opportunities for agile/flexible working </li>\n</ul><p><br></p><p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p><p>We have simplified our application process, please complete a short application on our online application system and upload your CV.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Closing date: </strong>This role is closing for applications on the <strong>27th February 2025</strong></p><p><strong>Test Stage:</strong> If successfully shortlisted, you will be invited to partake in stage 1 and 2 of the interview process (a group challenge and written exercise) <strong>on 6th March 2025.</strong></p><p><strong>Interview:</strong> If successful in test stage 1 and 2, you will then be invited for a panel interview on the <strong>13th March 2025.</strong></p><p><strong>Please keep these dates free</strong></p><p><br></p><p>For further information regarding the role, please contact:</p><p><strong>Assessment and Intervention - </strong>Habon Ibrahim-Osman at <a href=\"mailto:Habon.Ibrahim-Osman@towerhamlets.gov.uk\">Habon.Ibrahim-Osman@towerhamlets.gov.uk</a> or Cindy Abbey at <a href=\"mailto:Cindy.Abbey@towerhamlets.gov.uk\">Cindy.Abbey@towerhamlets.gov.uk</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Additional Details</strong></p><p>Tower Hamlets vision for our borough is that: people are aspirational, independent and have equal access to opportunities; we are a borough that our residents are proud of and love to live in; and we are a dynamic, outcomes-based council using digital innovation and partnership working to respond to the changing needs of our borough. We want people who aspire to our TOWER values: Together; Open; Willing; Excellent; Respect.</p><p>Tower Hamlets has a zero-tolerance approach to, and works to eradicate, all forms of discrimination on the basis of race, sex, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, status as a civil partner, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy and maternity and looks to employ a diverse workforce representative of those groups. We recognise that people can also be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. </p><p>We are a Disability Confident Employer, which means applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the post are guaranteed an interview. Care experience has also been adopted by the Council as an additional protected characteristic.</p><p>We welcome applicants interested in flexible working arrangements and also applicants who live in the borough. </p><p>________________________________________________________________________________________________________ </p><p>This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. 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This post is a key role in the developing Waltham Forest place-based team and presents an exciting opportunity for the right candidate. <br> <br>Waltham Forest, a bustling tapestry of cultures and innovation, transcends the traditional borough label-it's a dynamic community that thrives on diversity. Your strategic commissioning acumen will set an unparalleled standard for excellence in a council ardently committed to redefining services. We can only do this with great staff who are encouraged and supported, which is why we invest in them, listen to them, make sure we are representative of our populations and that we foster their health and wellbeing. <br> <br>The team currently has four vacancies for the following positions within the Live Well and Age Well teams; <br><br><strong>Integrated Commissioning Manager (x4); Local Authority PO8</strong> <br> <br>The Waltham Forest Integrated Commissioning Team is seeking to appoint three Integrated Commissioning Managers to enhance our team. We are looking to fill three permanent positions and one 12-month fixed-term position. All four roles will be pivotal in designing and delivering change initiatives as part of an ambitious agenda, supporting and mobilizing multi-year Transformation Programme initiatives within Adult Social Care. Additionally, these roles will involve a variety of commissioning activities and leading the strategic thinking and delivery of work programmes. <br> <br>The ideal candidates will possess substantial knowledge of commissioning and the Health and Social Care sectors. They will leverage this knowledge, along with strong commissioning skills and experience in delivering high-profile programmes. Ideally, candidates will have experience navigating the decision-making processes and governance arrangements of both local government and health sectors. <br> <br>In the London Borough of Waltham Forest, we take equality and inclusion seriously and are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and difference and is a true reflection of the diverse communities of Waltham Forest. We are committed to fostering an environment that empowers our workforce and gives them the freedom to bring their authentic self to work to provide excellent services to all. <br> <br>We want you to play an active role in supporting our high performing, creative and flexible team to meet the enormous opportunities and challenges which lie ahead. This will include implementing the national agenda and local strategies that aim to integrate services and embed strengths and asset-based approaches to care. <br> <br>The main duties of the job will include:<ul> <li>Lead projects, commissions or improvement programmes, and contribute to the delivery of larger programmes of work </li> <li>Identify and interpret issues, trends and problems, which may have a broad impact both within the Council/ICB and for partner organisations, resolving these as appropriate and escalating complex problems if necessary. </li> <li>Advise Directors, Members and others on issues relevant to the service area. Provide professional challenge and advice to colleagues, managers and partner organisations. </li> <li>Ensure the development and delivery of continuous improvements in all aspects of the service. </li> <li>Prepare and present a full range of reports (both standard and non-standard) covering area of responsibility. </li> <li>Develop good working relationships and communicate effectively with internal / external organisations / partners and stakeholders. Represent specialist area internally and / or externally. Model, demonstrate and promote good practice relevant to the role. </li> <li>Act in accordance with all policies and procedures which apply to the job and understand the reasons for this. </li> </ul><br><a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/Role%20Profile%20-%20Integrated%20Commissioning%20Manager%202.pdf\"><strong>>> Click here to download the Role Profile <<</strong> </a><br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong> <br> <br>• Substantial relevant experience of commissioning services, including strong understanding of the provider market, legislative framework, quality, and performance and compliance regimes.<br> <br>• Relevant experience as a professional expert in a large complex organisation with expert knowledge in the specialist field.<br> <br>• Deep understanding of and experience in working with the defined client group(s), including the issues affecting service users, carers and families, legislative and policy<br> <br>drivers, good practice and innovation<br> <br>• Substantial relevant experience of programme/project management<br> <br>• Extensive knowledge of the service and partner / provider relationships and wider<br> <br>sector / external influences.<br> <br>• Expert knowledge and understanding of the systems, policies, procedures,<br> <br>professional guidelines, legislation, best practice and emerging developments within<br> <br>the scope of the service area.<br> <br>• Experience in assessing the impact of / requirements for change and developing<br> <br>appropriate strategic responses.<br> <br>• Good ICT skills including Microsoft applications and specialist systems.<br> <br>• Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills.<br> <br>• Authority and credibility to build relationships influence and engage successfully with<br> <br>colleagues, partners, providers and stakeholder at all levels in complex or politically<br> <br>sensitive situations.<br> <br>• Experience of leading partnership working and representing the organisation externally.<br> <br>• Excellent persuasion and negotiating skills, in order to motivate people and<br> <br>partnerships and influence outcomes critical to the organisation.<br> <br>• Excellent research, analysis, interpretation and evaluation skills, demonstrating the<br> <br>ability to identify and diagnose complex problems/issues / requirements and develop<br> <br>innovative strategic solutions.<br> <br>• Strong working knowledge of commissioning, procurement and contracting<br> <br>processes, policies and legislation.<br><br><strong>Qualifications and Requirements:</strong> <br> <br>To be considered for this position, you should meet the following requirements: <br> <br>Educated to degree level or equivalent standard.<br> <br>Post graduate qualification.<br> <br>Relevant professional qualification.<br><br><strong>Terms and conditions:</strong> <br> <br>The below terms and conditions apply to this role: <br> <br>Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; <br> <br>Satisfactory declaration of interest; <br> <br>This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults; <br> <br>Satisfactory DBS check; <br> <br>As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. <br><br><strong>How to Apply:</strong> <br> <br>Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. <br> <br>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. <br><br><strong>Equal Opportunity Employer:</strong> <br> <br>Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. <br> <br>To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. <br> <br>We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. <br> <br>For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. <br><br><strong>Contact Information:</strong> <br> <br>If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Maggie Jeffrey, Head of Integrated Commissioning at <a href=\"mailto:maggie.jeffrey@walthamforest.gov.uk\">maggie.jeffrey@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.<br> <br>If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"PO8 £57,663 - £60,819","publishDate":"2025-02-05T09:53:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-19T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/03210ceb-0b3c-4c8a-a8a9-7f897617b2b3.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a5595fef-2ebd-4dcb-8303-40253634fe72","title":"Team Manager - Assessment & Intervention","employer":"London Borough of Tower Hamlets","department":"","location":"E1 1BJ","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Role: Team Manager - Assessment &amp; Intervention</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Salary: Grade L - £56,733 - £59,772 plus retention allowance of £4,971 per annum and zones 2&amp;3 travel card</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Contract: Permanent</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Location: LBTH Town Hall, 106 Whitechapel Road, London E1 1BJ</strong><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<p><strong>About Us</strong></p>\n<p><em>We believe that the best place for children is to be&nbsp;</em><strong><em>raised within their own families</em></strong><em>, immediate or wider,&nbsp;wherever it is safe and appropriate to do so.​</em></p>\n<p><em>In Tower Hamlets we are committed to&nbsp;</em><strong><em>building&nbsp;relationships and strengthening families</em></strong><em>&nbsp;by working&nbsp;</em><strong><em>with</em></strong><em>&nbsp;people in a compassionate and understanding&nbsp;way.&nbsp;​</em></p>\n<p><em>We are&nbsp;</em><strong><em>ambitious</em></strong><em>&nbsp;for Tower Hamlets children and&nbsp;families and endeavour for every child and young&nbsp;person to be&nbsp;</em><strong><em>healthy, safe and successful</em></strong><em>.</em></p>\n<p><em>Tower Hamlets is a progressive, ambitious and diverse place to work. We place children and families at the heart of everything that we do and are relentless in our pursuit of positive outcomes for all.</em></p>\n<p><strong><em>Our Better Together </em></strong><em>Practice Framework is based on the ideas and concepts which underpin Restorative Practice and draws from other strength-based approaches, such as Systemic and Trauma Informed Practice</em></p>\n<p><em>Our C-Change approach: </em><strong><em>Connect, Curious, Community, Co-Produce, Collaborate, Check, </em></strong><em>sets out “6 Cs ” for our work with children, young people their parents and carers, and each other.</em></p>\n<p><em>Team Managers are integral to our offer. They empower, provide high support and challenge along with motivating our social workers so we can collectively achieve best outcomes for children, young people and their families in Borough.</em></p>\n<p><strong>The Role</strong></p>\n<p>We are recruiting Team Managers in the Assessment and Intervention Services in the Supporting Families Division. We provide the front door service for children in need and those in need of protection.</p>\n<p>We have a large MASH Team with 2 Team Managers and 5 Assessment and Intervention social work teams, and as the Team Managers you will be responsible for leading Social Workers and Advanced Practitioners in your teams specialising in either Child in Need, Child Protection or Children in Care cases. You will ensure that the team is supported and all interventions being undertaken are planned, purposeful and focussed. Fundamentally making sure that risk is managed well and intervention is only undertaken when it is in the child’s best interests.</p>\n<ul>\n<li>You will manage and support workers who work with our most vulnerable children, young people and families. Your expertise will support families, help keep children safe and enable them both to thrive.</li>\n<li>Provide&nbsp;leadership&nbsp;and&nbsp;management&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;Team&nbsp;ensuring there&nbsp;is&nbsp;a&nbsp;clear&nbsp;focus&nbsp;on&nbsp;purpose&nbsp;and&nbsp;outcomes and non-delay principle</li>\n<li>Ensure&nbsp;the&nbsp;Team(s)&nbsp;achieve&nbsp;the&nbsp;required&nbsp;outcomes,&nbsp;including&nbsp;a&nbsp;strong&nbsp;focus&nbsp;on&nbsp;children and&nbsp;families, to&nbsp;include&nbsp;the&nbsp;ongoing&nbsp;identification&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;needs&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;client&nbsp;group.</li>\n<li>Achieve&nbsp;positive&nbsp;outcomes&nbsp;for&nbsp;children&nbsp;within&nbsp;the&nbsp;social&nbsp;care&nbsp;system,&nbsp;ensuring&nbsp;that&nbsp;children&nbsp;are&nbsp;safeguarded&nbsp;through&nbsp;effective decision&nbsp;making and&nbsp;practice</li>\n<li>Ensure&nbsp;social&nbsp;work&nbsp;intervention&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;lives&nbsp;of&nbsp;children&nbsp;and&nbsp;families&nbsp;is&nbsp;of&nbsp;a&nbsp;consistently&nbsp;high&nbsp;standard and&nbsp;meets&nbsp;the&nbsp;needs&nbsp;of&nbsp;Tower&nbsp;Hamlets&nbsp;diverse&nbsp;communities.</li>\n<li>To&nbsp;ensure&nbsp;equality&nbsp;of&nbsp;access&nbsp;to&nbsp;social&nbsp;work&nbsp;services</li>\n</ul>\n<p><em>See JD for full details</em></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><strong>About the Role</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide leadership and management of the Team ensuring there is a clear focus on purpose and outcomes</li>\n<li>Ensure the Team(s) achieve the required outcomes, including a strong focus on children and families, to include the ongoing identification of the needs of the client group.</li>\n<li>Achieve positive outcomes for children within the social care system, ensuring that children are safeguarded through effective decision making and practice</li>\n<li>Ensure social work intervention in the lives of children and families is of a consistently high standard and meets the needs of Tower Hamlets diverse communities.</li>\n<li>To&nbsp;ensure&nbsp;equality&nbsp;of&nbsp;access&nbsp;to&nbsp;social&nbsp;work&nbsp;services</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;About You</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Have a good knowledge of legal frameworks and understanding of child protection practices</li>\n<li>Provide direct line management and supervision to practitioners including ASYEs who work with children and young people under statutory obligations</li>\n<li>Manage and lead staff to achieve high performance and effective operational delivery, including developing and improving staff capability</li>\n<li>Be responsible for and report upon the teams budgetary position, ensuring affective use of resources</li>\n<li>Establish and maintain positive relationships with key partner agencies in order to develop and support children and families who are in need</li>\n<li>Support children to achieve permanency when children become looked after</li>\n<li>Commitment to your own personal development and professional growth</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;Requirements</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Working knowledge of the legislative framework within which Social Care operates, inclusive of regulation, national guidance and procedures specific to this post.</li>\n<li>Thorough understanding of quality assurance an ability to integrate this understanding into practice</li>\n<li>A nationally recognised or other Social Work England recognised social work qualification</li>\n<li>Social work experience and experience of supervising/mentoring others</li>\n<li>Proven experience in a Duty and Assessment service with a strong understanding of the importance of timeliness and maintaining a fast-paced approach</li>\n<li>Demonstrated experience and expertise in working within Child Protection teams.</li>\n<li>A commitment to working transparently; in partnership with children, young people, families, and partner agencies</li>\n</ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<em>See JD for full details</em></p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;Our Offer</strong></p>\n<p>We've been working hard to make Tower Hamlets a great place to practice social work.&nbsp;We are committed to developing excellent managers and practitioners and making Tower Hamlets an employer of&nbsp;choice.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>&nbsp;If you choose to work with us, you will benefit from:</p>\n<p>&nbsp;A competitive salary - £56,733- £59,772 plus retention allowance of £4,971 per annum and zones 2&amp;3 travel card</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Up to 31 days annual leave rising to 32 days with 5 years continual service and 8 bank holidays</li>\n<li>Zone 2-3 travel card, season ticket loan</li>\n<li>Opportunities to develop your practice, with a clear framework for career development/leadership programme</li>\n<li>Good quality, regular, reflective supervision</li>\n<li>Manageable caseloads for your team</li>\n<li>Enhanced sick pay scheme, maternity/adoption leave pay and maternity support leave</li>\n<li>Opportunities for agile/flexible working&nbsp;</li>\n<li>Cycle to work scheme/Rent deposit scheme/Access to free eye tests</li>\n<li>Discounted gym/Costco membership &amp; You at Work discounts&nbsp;and many others</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<p>We have fantastic transport links –Tower Hamlets Town Hall is directly opposite Whitechapel Station, which is a minute away. Whitechapel is an interchange station which serves Hammersmith &amp; City, District, Overground, with quick access to central line DLR and Jubilee lines. We also have the Crossrail Elizabeth line with links to Canary Wharf, Shenfield/Abbey Wood/Heathrow and Stratford, which is the best-connected hub in London.</p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<p><strong>How to Apply:</strong></p>\n<p>Please complete our online application form.</p>\n<p><strong>Closing date: 2</strong><strong> March 2025</strong></p>\n<h2><strong>If you would like any further&nbsp;information about the role, please contact Habon Ibrahim-Osman at </strong><a href=\"mailto:HabonIbrahim-Osman@towerhamlets.gov.uk\"><strong>HabonIbrahim-Osman@towerhamlets.gov.uk</strong></a><strong> or Cassandra Michael at&nbsp;</strong><a href=\"mailto:Cassandra.Michael@towerhamlets.gov.uk\"><strong>Cassandra.Michael@towerhamlets.gov.uk</strong></a></h2>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><strong>Additional Details</strong></p>\n<p>Tower Hamlets vision for our borough is that: people are aspirational, independent and have equal access to opportunities; we are a borough that our residents are proud of and love to live in; and we are a dynamic, outcomes-based council using digital innovation and partnership working to respond to the changing needs of our borough. We want people who aspire to our TOWER values: Together; Open; Willing; Excellent; Respect.</p>\n<p>Tower Hamlets has a zero-tolerance approach to, and works to eradicate, all forms of discrimination on the basis of&nbsp;race, sex, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, status as a civil partner, gender,&nbsp;gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy and maternity and looks to employ a diverse workforce representative of those groups.&nbsp;We recognise that people can also be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>We are a Disability Confident Employer, which means applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the post are guaranteed an interview. Care experience has also been adopted by the Council as an additional protected characteristic.</p>\n<p>We welcome applicants interested in flexible working arrangements and also applicants who live in the borough.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>________________________________________________________________________________________________________&nbsp;</p>\n<p>This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. 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Do you have a strong desire to be part of a transformative journey that will shape the future of Havering’s community? If so, we invite you to join us in our mission to elevate our local authority's Children's Social Care Services, situated within our Starting Well Department.</p>\n<p>Following our recent inadequate Ofsted inspection, we are embarking on an improvement journey where we aim to re-establish and reinvigorate great practice across all our services delivered in Havering. As part of this journey, we are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic social care practitioners ready to make a meaningful difference, driven by a genuine desire to advocate for children, promote their well-being, and who are not afraid to take on the challenge of working for a local authority who have been inspected by Ofsted as inadequate.</p>\n<p>In return, we want to offer you the opportunity to develop your skills through our dedicated 10 days of learning a year offer and access to our very own Social Care Academy and Systemic offer. We are committed to creating an environment where every child receives the best possible support and care, and all staff are supported to thrive and excel in safe, supported, and nurturing environments.</p>\n<p>Our Senior leaders have worked on an improvement plan, and if you are ready to embrace this challenge and play a pivotal role in shaping our journey, we encourage you to apply.</p>\n<p>We look forward to welcoming individuals who share our vision and drive.</p>\n<p><strong>About the role </strong></p>\n<p>The London Borough of Havering is looking to recruit Leaving Care Personal Advisors - (Starting Well) to contribute to the delivery of an effective children’s social care service as part of a social work team, improving outcomes for children and young people, and manage caseloads dependent upon experience, grade of post and complexity of cases, utilising specialist knowledge for appropriate interventions, needs and risk assessments, care planning and child protection investigations.</p>\n<p>If successful in your application for the role of LCPA, London Borough of Havering, you will/will be:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Manage and develop positive working relationships with young people living locally and nationally, empowering young people to participate in all decision-making processes affecting their lives and ensure feedback to shaping developments in the leaving care service.</li>\n<li>Hold caseload responsibility for children and young people ensuring comprehensive assessments of needs, strengths, and risks are undertaken in timescales. </li>\n<li>Develop, monitor and review holistic pathway plans in timescales to ensure young people’s identified needs are met and supported by setting realistic goals, and using appropriate interventions to help care leavers achieve their potential.</li>\n<li>Provide advice and guidance to young people on the support available to them, including ensuring they aware are of and receive their financial entitlements as set out in the local offer. </li>\n<li>Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed for children and vulnerable adults to ensure their safety and respond to and challenge inequalities and discrimination to care leavers. </li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Please see </strong><strong>Job Profile</strong><strong> here</strong></p>\n<p>We promote a hybrid model of working for our social care staff, with a flexible approach involving working from our town hall campus/hubs. In this role, you are expected to work from our town hall campus when required. In addition, we also encourage a flexible approach to team building opportunities (we love a catch up over a cuppa, breakfast or lunch) which often take place Face to Face in line with our model of practice.</p>\n<p>As one of the greenest boroughs in London, resourcefulness is in our nature. We don’t wait to be told, we take the initiative. We face the future head-on, embracing new challenges with open minds and fresh ideas. There’s lots of opportunities to progress here, and if you seize them we’ll support you all the way. Choose Havering and see the difference you’ll make to the people that live, work and learn here.</p>\n<p>From caring for those who need it most, to ensuring our highways and streets are safe, providing a roof over the heads of our residents, providing excellent customer service or, enhancing our digital services for staff and residents, there are so many ways you can make a positive influence here. And, whether you’re outdoorsy, people-focused or analytical, we have a role that’s right for you.</p>\n<p>For an informal discussion about the post, please contact by email on Moksuda.uddin@havering.gov.uk . This advert will close at <strong>23:59 on the 2nd March 2025</strong></p>\n<p>Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770</p>\n<p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p>\n<p>We want everyone to choose Havering. 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If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!</p>\n<p>At Southwark council, we’re looking for a dedicated Emergency Planning and Resilience Officer to join our small, tight-knit team. In this pivotal role, you’ll be at the heart of managing, developing, and delivering a wide portfolio of contingency planning work streams, ensuring we meet the requirements of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004. Your work will be crucial in shaping a safer, more resilient community.<br><br><strong>Key responsibilities:</strong></p>\n<p><strong>• Assess Long-term Needs: </strong>Dive into the intricate world of emergency planning and business continuity, identifying the long-term service requirements and development needs. Your insights will help us stay ahead of the curve and ready for any challenge.</p>\n<p><strong>• Create Strategies: </strong>Develop and implement council-wide strategies that drive our various schemes forward. You'll align these strategies with local, pan-London, and national developments, ensuring we're always on the cutting edge of resilience and preparedness.</p>\n<p><strong>• Manage Key Areas: </strong>Take charge of designated areas within business continuity, resilience, emergency planning and response, and counterterrorism (CT) support. Your expertise will be vital in managing and enhancing our preparedness efforts.</p>\n<p><strong>• Coordinate Services: </strong>Oversee and coordinate all services provided by our business continuity and disaster recovery arrangements, as well as our emergency scheme. Your leadership will ensure seamless, effective responses during critical times.</p>\n<p><strong>How will you make an impact as our Emergency Planning & Resilience Officer?</strong></p>\n<p><strong>•  </strong>You will come with substantial experience of business continuity and emergency planning preferably gained working within a public sector organisation.</p>\n<p><strong>•  </strong>Extensive experience in managing and developing staff, with a keen focus on driving improvements through innovation.</p>\n<p><strong>•  </strong>Deep knowledge of contingency planning work streams, to ensure Southwark meets the requirements of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004</p>\n<p><strong>•  </strong>Strong communication skills are key - you'll need to convey complex strategies with clarity and confidence.</p>\n<p><strong>•  </strong>A solid grasp of Emergency Planning best practices and Resilience principles will set you up for success in this role.</p>\n<h4>Additional details</h4>\n<p>If you would like to discuss any aspects of the role, please contact the Emergency Planning and Resilience Manager Andy Snazell at <a href=\"mailto:andy.snazell@southwark.gov.uk\">andy.snazell@southwark.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p><strong>About Southwark:</strong></p>\n<p>We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises and we have a young, diverse and growing population.</p>\n<p>At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.</p>\n<p><strong>Benefits and more information:</strong></p>\n<p>In return for all your hard work, skills and experience, you will receive:</p>\n<p>•  A competitive base salary (pro rata for part time staff)<br>•  Strong supportive senior management team<br>•  Regular one to one supervision<br>•  Professional development & training opportunities<br>•  Clear career development pathways<br>•  Agile and flexible working arrangements<br>•  Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)<br>•  Season ticket and cycle loans<br>•  Annual Leave starting at 29 days per year, increasing to 37 (with length of service) (pro rata for part time staff)<br>•  Wellbeing programme<br>•  HSF Health plan and eye care scheme<br>•  EAP employee assistance programme, confidential counselling and support<br>•  Social clubs and staff groups</p>\n<p><strong>Guaranteed Interview Scheme:</strong></p>\n<p>As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. 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We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.<br></em></p>\n<p>#LI-PC1</p>\n<p>Attachments</p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&nDocumentID=2375922&ptId=101379\">Click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification</a></li>\n</ul>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£44,430 - £51,663","publishDate":"2025-02-03T17:10:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-21T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/2cb3185b-57fb-409a-968c-58fd55777bf7.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a5a7be77-c42b-49d4-a9b0-c0149be1346a","title":"Client Finance Team Manager","employer":"Southwark Council","department":"","location":"Tooley Street, Southwark, London , Southwark, Peckham, Orient Street Short Breaks, London, SE11 4SR, London Bridge, Castlemead Estate, Camden, Peckham and Southwark, London","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>The role</strong></p><p><strong>About the Service</strong></p><p>At the heart of Southwark Council's work is our Adult Social Care Division, managing a budget of over £120 million to deliver high-quality services to our community. Our mission is to enable individuals with care and support needs, along with their carers, to live independent and fulfilling lives. The Personal Budgets and Client Finance Unit plays a crucial role in this mission, ensuring service users receive the financial support and assessments they need.</p><p>The Client Finance Service is instrumental in implementing the Council's Fairer Contributions Policy and ensuring compliance with national standards. We work collaboratively across departments and with partners to deliver exceptional outcomes that benefit our residents.</p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>As the <strong>Client Finance Team Manager</strong>, you'll lead and inspire a dedicated team of seven Client Finance Caseworkers. Together, you will be responsible for:</p><ul>\n<li>Reviewing and processing financial assessment forms submitted by service users.</li>\n<li>Ensuring assessments are fair, accurate, and compliant with local and national standards.</li>\n<li>Overseeing reviews of historic cases to guarantee all financial contributions are up to date.</li>\n<li>Managing financial processes in systems like MOSAIC and SAP to support Adult Social Care's funding and delivery of services.</li>\n</ul><p>This role is pivotal in generating income for the division and maintaining accurate client contributions. Additionally, you'll collaborate with internal teams and external partners to improve workflows, enhance operational efficiency, and support the wider goals of Southwark Council.</p><p>Your leadership will be essential in motivating your team, implementing positive change, and ensuring the service continues to deliver high standards of financial processing.</p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>You'll bring significant experience in leading and managing teams, particularly in the areas of client finance or related fields. Key qualities include:</p><ul>\n<li>A strong understanding of charging, income collection, and debt management within Adult Social Care.</li>\n<li>Knowledge of financial legislation, GDPR, and adult social care policies.</li>\n<li>Experience working with social care systems (e.g., MOSAIC) and financial systems (e.g., SAP).</li>\n<li>Excellent leadership and motivational skills to inspire your team and drive service improvements.</li>\n</ul><p>You should be adept at managing complex workloads, analysing problems, and presenting innovative solutions. Your ability to build relationships with stakeholders and your commitment to equality and diversity will ensure success in this role.</p><p>If you're ready to make a tangible impact in Southwark, ensuring residents receive the care and support they deserve, we'd love to hear from you.</p><p><strong>Recruitment timetable</strong></p><p>Advert Close: 2nd March 2025</p><p><strong><span>Guaranteed Interview Scheme:</span></strong></p><p><span>As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:</span></p><p><span>* Members of the Armed Forces and veterans<br>* Are currently in care, or have previously been in care<br>* If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p><em><span>We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our </span></em><a href=\"https://www.southwark.gov.uk/engagement-and-consultations/southwark-stands-together\"><em><strong><span>Southwark Stands Together programme</span></strong></em></a><em><span>. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.</span></em></p><p><strong>Additional details</strong></p><p><span>This post requires a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) DBS check at Enhanced level.</span></p><p><strong>Benefits and more information:</strong></p><p>In your role, we want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our <a href=\"https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/\"><strong>Staff Benefits</strong></a> page.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£52674 - £59772 per annum","publishDate":"2025-02-03T11:09:24.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-04T11:09:24.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/7392c3ea-fa9e-43d6-8c3d-938e053ec321.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d4199861-22da-444f-9586-e4d5b61d77ca","title":"Project Manager (Adult Social Work)","employer":"Southwark Council","department":"","location":"Southwark","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>The role</strong></p><p><strong>About the Service</strong></p><p>At the heart of Southwark Council's mission is our Adult Social Care (ASC) division, an essential pillar supporting our residents' well-being. With an annual budget exceeding £120 million, ASC focuses on delivering high-quality information, advice, and services that prevent, reduce, and delay the need for long-term social care.</p><p>Our vision is clear: to empower adults and carers with choice and independence, enabling them to lead healthy, fulfilling, and safe lives within their communities. Join us in this mission to make a lasting difference for our residents.</p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>We're looking for an experienced and motivated <strong>Project Manager</strong> to lead pivotal initiatives within the <strong>Personal Budgets and Client Finance Unit</strong>. This role is your chance to drive real change by managing a portfolio of key policy and service development projects, including a review of Southwark Council's charging policy for adults receiving social care services.</p><p>Your responsibilities will include:</p><ul>\n<li>Leading and coordinating projects from inception to delivery, ensuring alignment with ASC's strategic outcomes.</li>\n<li>Collaborating with internal departments and external partners to secure support for project goals.</li>\n<li>Monitoring progress, managing risks, and taking corrective actions to ensure timely and successful project completion.</li>\n<li>Preparing and presenting detailed reports to stakeholders, senior officers, and governance boards.</li>\n</ul><p>This role is offered as a <strong>fixed-term contract (April 2024 - April 2025)</strong> with potential for extension. You'll report directly to the <strong>Service Manager</strong> and contribute to projects with a long-term impact on Southwark's diverse and vibrant community.</p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>We're seeking a driven individual with the expertise and passion to deliver impactful projects in the public sector. You will have:</p><ul>\n<li>A <strong>degree-level qualification</strong> or equivalent and a relevant <strong>project management certification</strong> (e.g., PRINCE2, Agile).</li>\n<li>Proven experience managing complex projects involving diverse stakeholders and achieving results within time and budget constraints.</li>\n<li>A deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities in Adult Social Care, especially in a multicultural, urban environment.</li>\n<li>Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build consensus and resolve conflicts effectively.</li>\n<li>A results-oriented mindset, with the flexibility and resilience to adapt to changing circumstances.</li>\n</ul><p>Your ability to deliver structured, well-coordinated projects that drive positive outcomes will be key to your success in this role.</p><p><strong>Ready to lead meaningful change in Southwark?</strong> Apply today and join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and impact.</p><p><strong>Recruitment timetable</strong></p><p>Advert Close: 2nd March 2025</p><p><strong><span>Guaranteed Interview Scheme:</span></strong></p><p><span>As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:</span></p><p><span>* Members of the Armed Forces and veterans<br>* Are currently in care, or have previously been in care<br>* If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</span></p><p> </p><p><em><span>We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our </span></em><a href=\"https://www.southwark.gov.uk/engagement-and-consultations/southwark-stands-together\"><em><strong><span>Southwark Stands Together programme</span></strong></em></a><em><span>. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.</span></em></p><p><strong>Additional details</strong></p><p><strong>Benefits and more information:</strong></p><p>In your role, we want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our <a href=\"https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/\"><strong>Staff Benefits</strong></a> page.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£52674 - £59772 per annum","publishDate":"2025-02-03T11:05:38.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-04T11:05:38.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/79b7fcd9-24cc-4be8-a018-b84f9e519b75.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e1ae4a38-a06e-46a6-8ba1-574df04e2e4e","title":"Part Time Youth Support Worker FTC - 21 Hours per week - 2 weekdays and Sunday","employer":"Origin Housing","department":"","location":"Euston, London","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Part Time Youth Support Worker - 21 Hours per week (2 Full Weekdays 7.5 hrs between 9am and 9pm and 6hrs Sunday 12-6)  Based Gough Street WC1X - FTC covering maternity leave - £16,356 per annum</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Origin – Great homes, positive people and strong communities</strong></p>\n<p><strong>An inspiring past and a bright future</strong></p>\n<p>A home is the essential foundation for a good quality of life, so what we do every day really matters to the wellbeing of our communities. Here at Origin, we trace our roots back almost 100 years, building and managing high quality homes as well as providing support services and housing for those who are most vulnerable in London and Hertfordshire. We work to provide safe, decent affordable homes and support for individuals and communities.</p>\n<p>Focused on our residents, our driving ambition is to provide services that make people’s lives easier, and homes and communities they can be proud to live in. 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Carrying out essential fire safety checks and fire alarm testing on a rota basis.</li>\n<li>Support young people to deal with anti-social behaviour, incidents, and neighbour disputes.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>What you’ll need</strong></p>\n<p>We’re looking for someone who has:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>A motivational approach</li>\n<li>Collaboration is highly important; you’ll need to demonstrate your experience of working effectively within a team.</li>\n<li>We work closely with the Camden Pathway Team and external services; you’ll need experience of successful partnership working and communication.</li>\n<li>You will need good understanding of safeguarding young people, risk assessment and management of incidents.</li>\n<li>We move things forward and get things done; you’ll need experience of using your initiative and managing challenging situations and behaviour.</li>\n<li>You’ll need to be a confident communicator across all channels but, specifically, you’ll need experience of maintaining up to date written records, support plans and risk assessments.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Our Values</strong></p>\n<p>Our core values are at the heart of how we work</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Take the lead</li>\n<li>Create energy</li>\n<li>Build trust</li>\n<li>Be generous</li>\n<li>Stay grounded</li>\n<li>Remember the little things</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We're committed to the wellbeing of our people and in creating an environment that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.</p>\n<p><strong>Our benefits to you</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>A generous pro rata 25-day holiday allowance plus bank holidays, that increases with time, with the opportunity to buy and sell leave</li>\n<li>2 additional ‘giving something back’ volunteer days</li>\n<li>A pension scheme with contributions up to 8% of your salary</li>\n<li>Family leave, compassionate leave and enhanced maternity pay</li>\n<li>Simply Health cash plan providing money back when you spend on health appointments including physiotherapy, dental and opticians</li>\n<li>Interest free loans to help spread the cost of a season ticket or another big purchase</li>\n<li>Annual staff conference, team away days and annual team meal allowance</li>\n<li>Access to Perk Box for fantastic savings on everyday purchases and much more</li>\n<li>Free employee assistance programme</li>\n<li>Opportunities to join staff network groups</li>\n<li>Refer a friend bonus</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We’re also committed to ensuring that our people have access to an excellent range of learning and development opportunities including our induction programme, course sponsorship, leadership development, mentoring and talent schemes along with professional membership if it’s a requirement to your role.</p>\n<p><strong>Tell us your story</strong></p>\n<p>We are looking forward to learning about you. 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