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We are looking for an experienced, motivated and forward thinking manager with excellent communication and analytical skills.</p> <p>The suitable candidates will be responsible for developing and managing the Promoting Independence Review Team responsible for the delivery of strength-based, scheduled reviews of people in receipt of long-term care and support from the Council.  </p> <p>The successful candidates must be a Registered Social Worker. 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When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us.</p> <p>The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.</p> <p><b>Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.</b></p> <p><b>We practice anonymised recruitment. 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The service offers our residents two years supported living with 24 hour medium to high levels of support to help residents maintain stability in the community and reduce hospital admissions. </p>\n<p>You will work directly with our residents to support them to overcome their personal barriers and challenges to achieve positive outcomes. You will do this through one to one support sessions, group sessions and activities, and general support with their daily living.</p>\n<p>The role further includes:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Supporting residents with taking their correct medication</li>\n<li>Carrying out various welfare checks on residents during the night</li>\n<li>Health and safety tasks, including reporting repairs and maintenance</li>\n<li>Keeping support plans up to date using our online portal</li>\n<li>Plan and deliver various activities within the service to gain a sense of community and belonging which could include movie nights, cooking nights, and game nights. 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We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks.</p>\n<p>Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: <a href=\"https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/X5JhCPQy4hBBz6UzwWlv?domain=youtu.be\">Theory of Change</a> Further details can be found on our website here: <a href=\"https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/4ZkrCx1MXIp5EETvqakw?domain=socialinterestgroup.org.uk\">Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group</a>. </p>\n<p><strong>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION</strong></p>\n<p>Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.</p>\n<p>Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below. </p>\n<p>For Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk\">recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk</a> or call our central office on <a href=\"tel:02036689270\">020 3668 9270</a> to request a call back. Please note that this will take you through to our Central Administration team, who will then communicate your enquiry with us and we will arrange to call you back. </p>\n<p>Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our <a href=\"https://socialinterestgroup.org.uk/\">website</a>.</p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><strong>Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions. </strong></p>\n</blockquote>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£27,000","publishDate":"2025-04-17T08:11:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-14T08:11:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/1eb8879d-d74c-4738-9f8e-5dd9db088d67.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"1c465137-261f-420f-b877-ee053e1f142e","title":"Deputy Head of Service Commissioning for Older People","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Countywide","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>Job Title:</strong> Deputy Head of Service Commissioning for Older People <br> <strong>Starting Salary:</strong> £59,537 <br> <strong>Hours:</strong> 37 hours per week <br> <strong>Location:</strong> Farnham House, Stevenage and hybrid working from home <br> <strong>Contract Type:</strong> 12 Month Fixed Term Contract or Secondment opportunity <br> <strong>Directorate:</strong> Adult Care Services <br><br><b>About the team</b><br><br> An exciting opportunity to lead a team of experienced social care commissioners to deliver a programme of contracting, procurement, and transformation work for older people's care services (support at home, extra-care housing and residential/nursing home care). <br><br> The team commissions care services for more than 6000 older people with frailty and dementia care needs with a total annual spend of more than £150 mn. The team is working to an established plan to improve outcomes for people who need a range of services and to achieve value for money for the Council at a time of significant budgetary pressure. With the next 12 months the team will deliver several significant projects to improve support at home, extra care, day care and care homes services whilst managing the day to day contract work. <br><br><b>About the role</b><br><br> The role is one of two Deputy Head of Service roles reporting to the Head of Service and will mainly focus on commissioning of care home services. Key responsibilities will include:<ul>\n<li> Ensuring that staff within team are effectively managed and develop to support service aims. </li>\n<li> Ensuring that care contracts are effectively managed and deliver Value for Money and good outcomes for people. </li>\n<li> Ensuring that important projects are delivered efficiently and on time. Current projects include preparatory work for a tender for Discharge to Assess services, a review of Hertfordshire's care home Dementia Care Accreditation, and a review of commissioning arrangements for people with enhanced dementia care needs (including one to one care). </li>\n<li> To lead care provider engagement on improving access to nursing care in localities experiencing supply shortfalls. </li>\n</ul><br><b>About you</b><br><br> <strong>Essential</strong>:<ul>\n<li> Educated to degree level </li>\n<li> High ambition on outcomes for older people and understanding of social care for older adults with conditions such as frailty and dementia </li>\n<li> Specialist knowledge of frailty, dementia and care in older age gained in social care of related field. </li>\n<li> Ability to ensure that the work of the team achieves Value for Money for the Council, including in areas of major spend. </li>\n<li> Professionally curious and able to manage, coach and develop commissioning staff (including those with line/project management responsibilities themselves). </li>\n<li> Ability to summarise complex information (including in formal reports) for a range of audiences. </li>\n<li> Ability to lead work with stakeholders of all backgrounds and levels of professional seniority to manage services and effect change. </li>\n<li> Ability to ensure that the projects being delivered by the team achieve good results. </li>\n</ul><strong>Desirable</strong>:<ul>\n<li> Experience of leading major/high value strategic commissioning and procurement gained in social care or related field. </li>\n<li> Experience of major programme delivery in social care or related field. </li>\n<li> Experience of major partnership development in social care or related field. </li>\n</ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. <br><br>This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC14 job profile. Please locate this via: <br><br> Job profiles - Health and social care <br><br>To hear more about this opportunity please contact kristian.tizzard@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role. <br><br> Interview Date: 14 May 2025 <br><br> Benefits of working for us<br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br> As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <br><br> <strong>Secondment</strong> <br> This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the Secondment Form as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only. <br><br> <strong>Disability Confident</strong> <br> We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. <br><br> <strong>Safeguarding</strong> <br> This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. <br><br> <strong>English Fluency</strong> <br> The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£59,537","publishDate":"2025-04-17T07:30:33.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-30T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/dc294540-0f34-47ae-b113-0f3575a5bb88.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"0c2f7d3a-c3e5-419f-a262-3ba321d60ea4","title":"Mental Health Social Worker","employer":"Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames","department":"","location":"Surbiton","locationType":3,"description":"About the Borough : <br>This special place in South West London between the capital and the country has been a Royal borough longer than anywhere else - it is where the first kings of England were crowned.<br><br>Today it is a vibrant and diverse borough, with a long history and strong cultural and community heritage. Kingston's riverside location, fantastic retail offer, historic market place and church, parks and gardens all make Kingston town centre the vibrant space it is, and each of our district town centres (Surbiton, New Malden, Tolworth and Chessington) have something unique to offer.<br><br>Situated in Zone 6, Kingston is among the best-connected town centres in London - with direct train links from Kingston and Surbiton stations to Clapham Junction and London Waterloo, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and Tramlink.<br><br>Kingston's people are innovative and entrepreneurial, and have a strong sense of community pride. The borough has been home to great industry and creativity for many years, reflected in assets such as the Rose Theatre, the International Youth Arts Festival and Kingston University, which boasts more new graduate business start-ups than any other.<br><br>We have seen tremendous generosity and compassion within our communities, particularly in response to COVID-19, which is a demonstration of Kingston's key strength. The council offers a strong level of support to vulnerable groups and those who need additional support, which has also increased significantly as a result of the pandemic. Like most places, the average age of our population is rising as more people are living longer, so we are working closely with residents to help them maintain their independence and further improve the cost effectiveness of our service to meet the ongoing rise in demand.<br><br>Kingston is home to people from diverse and interesting cultures and backgrounds, which helps to create the rich sense of community shared across the borough. In particular, Kingston has a large Sri Lankan Tamil community and is home to more people from Korea than any other part of the UK.<br> <br> About the Service and Team : <br> The Mental Health Social Care Team (MHSCT) forms part of Adult Social Care within the Royal Borough of Kingston (RBK). We are one of the two specialist teams within Adult Social Care. Our main functions are under the Care Act 2014, the Mental Health Act and the Mental Capacity Act. <br><br> We work with adults whose primary need is their mental health. Our other areas of responsibility include working with people with autism, and those with drug/alcohol issues. We also have responsibility for young people transitioning into adulthood and thereby from children to adult services. <br><br> We work closely with our colleagues in NHS mental health teams, and on mental health wards, as well as partners in primary care as well as a wide range of partnership organisation across the community. <br><br> The team is a large and enthusiastic group of professionals dealing with a diverse and fascinating portfolio of responsibilities. Interest in the work and enthusiasm are among the qualities we would value in the successful applicant. <br><br> The team incorporates the Royal Borough's AMHP service.. We are based on the site of Tolworth Hospital and operate a hybrid working model of working from home, and working in the office. <br><br> We are a large, friendly and supportive team, including a manager and a deputy manager, and ably supported by business support colleagues. <br> <br> About the Role and Our Ideal Candidate : <br> The successful candidate will be a qualified social worker with a good amount of post qualifying experience in a statutory setting. They will be experienced in safeguarding, and assessments under the Care Act 2014, and the Mental Capacity Act.<ul>\n<li> They will have a working knowledge of the Mental Health Act and other relevant legislation and guidance, and experience of working with mental health. </li>\n<li> You will provide case management of complex cases under the Care Act 2014, and safeguarding, including taking cases to the Court of Protection. </li>\n<li> You will receive support and supervision from one of the senior practitioners in the team, and will also provide supervision of social workers. </li>\n<li> You will undertake assessments and reviews, and work in partnership across organisational boundaries with NHS colleagues in mental health teams and on wards, as well as colleagues in a range of partnership organisations. </li>\n<li> The successful candidate will progress towards AMHP training as part of their career progression pathway and will receive a £1000 welcome payment. </li>\n<li> They must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, including report writing skills. Good IT skills will be an advantage. </li>\n<li> Knowledge and experience of mental health, autism, and drug and alcohol problems in a statutory setting are essential. </li>\n</ul>Our Offer to You : <br>As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.<br><br>In addition we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff supported by our IT infrastructure, Google Chromebooks and Google Apps, which have acted as a key enabler for collaborative and streamlined working. We operate hybrid working, a flexible working model which allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. It enables staff to achieve a work life balance whilst still meeting the needs of the organisation.<br><br>Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li>\n<li>Flexible and agile working arrangements</li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul>Application Process : <br> Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. <br><br> The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. <br><br> We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) so all personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc is completely anonymised during the shortlisting process. Our hiring managers review applications based on the knowledge, skills and experience demonstrated in your application, and how well these match the job profile. Our HR Shared Service with Sutton Council was recently recognised nationally for having the 'Best Inclusion and Diversity Programme' at the PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards 2023, something that we're incredibly proud of. <br><br> Hiring managers are encouraged to ensure that their interview panel is diverse, and representative of a range of protected characteristics, to help remove unconscious bias and ensure candidates are treated fairly during the selection process. Some characteristics may not be obvious, but our panels are diverse wherever possible. We have a number of measures in place to inform and support our approach, including mandatory EDI and unconscious bias training for all staff, safer recruitment training for diverse panel members, engaging with our staff networks and encouraging allyship. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce. <br> <br> Additional Information : <br> We are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough. Our aim is to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and staff feel a sense of belonging. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. <br><br> As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to thinking differently about disability and taking action to improve how we recruit, retain and develop disabled people. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. <br><br> We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda. <br><br>We are an accredited London Living Wage Employer and this means that everyone working at the Royal Borough of Kingston, regardless of whether they are permanent employees or third-party contractors and suppliers receive the London Living Wage. The real Living Wage is higher than the government's minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay that is based on the actual cost of living.<br><br>The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£40,755 - £45,510","publishDate":"2025-04-17T03:01:14.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-05T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/e9d64170-b9cd-4f9c-aa4b-a12954f1276d.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"9175fdca-1466-44e0-83c7-45f808aa3604","title":"ASYE Academy - Adults and Children's","employer":"London Borough of Sutton","department":"","location":"Sutton","locationType":3,"description":"About the Borough : <br>In Sutton, there is much for us to be proud of both as a council and as a borough. This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ. <br><br>Looking ahead, there are plans for the delivery of new homes and new schools and the London Cancer Hub is being developed, while the Council is also seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment.<br><br>All of this demonstrates a good track record and an authority that is ambitious and set to deliver more improvements for the borough. We've set out our vision for the future of Sutton in our corporate plan - Ambitious for Sutton. This strategic plan will shape the outcomes we achieve, the services we provide, and the impact we have on residents, to make Sutton a great place to live, work and raise a family.<br><br>Situated in Zone 5, Sutton is less than 30 minutes by train from central London, and south and south west London are easily accessible by public transport. There are 10 train stations which serve key neighbourhoods within the borough providing direct connections to London Victoria, London Bridge, London Blackfriars and St Pancras International. Sutton also has direct rail connections with Epsom, Dorking, Guildford and Horsham, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and West Croydon for the London Overground. There's also an extensive road network which provides close and easy access to the M25 and M23.<br> <br> About the Service and Team : <br> The Ofsted inspection of Children's Services rated us as 'Good' and 'Outstanding' for leadership of services, highlighting aspirational children's services being delivered for children and families in Sutton. Effective partnership working is key to achieving our ambitions. <br><br> Our ASYE programme is delivered jointly between adults and children social care and is supported by highly experienced and dedicated ASYE assessors who are qualified Practice Educators. You will have a comprehensive induction, regular supervision and protected study time to complete a portfolio of evidence which includes: self-assessments, direct observations, critical reflection logs, and setting learning objectives for your professional development plan. <br><br> You will take part in professionally facilitated Action Learning Sets, and a wide range of training and other learning opportunities to help you develop your knowledge, understanding, skills and confidence to take on more complex cases as you progress through the programme. We want you to flourish as you grow and develop in your social work practice, and you will be aided by a supportive management and team environment. <br> <br> About the Role and Our Ideal Candidate : <br> Newly Qualified Social Worker (ASYE) Academy - Children and Adults <br><br> Do you have the potential to make a visible difference to the lives of children & adults and their families to help us meet care and support needs across our borough as a Newly Qualified Social Worker (ASYE) at the London Borough of Sutton? <br><br> Salary - £40,755 - £48,531 (£50,574 unconsolidated maximum) per annum (grade 8) - Please note all successful applicants will be placed at spinal point 28 - £40,755 per annum <br><br> Full-time: 36 hours per week <br><br> The London Borough of Sutton is looking to recruit our next cohort of Newly Qualified Social Workers to start their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE). We are delighted that we have a high success and retention rate of our previous cohorts, who we are very proud of. In fact - some of our earlier ASYE are now in management positions! <br><br> If you have recently completed (within the last 2 years) or are currently in the process of completing your social work qualification, and are a motivated and committed individual with the passion and enthusiasm to embark on the challenge of working within a local authority, then we want to hear from you. <br><br> Sutton is a culturally diverse borough, with excellent links to central London and a range of staff benefits available, it's a great place to start your social work career. <br><br> Our programme is offered to individuals who are interested in either Children or Adult Services. <strong> </strong><br><br><strong> PLEASE NOTE: WHEN COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION SPECIFY YOUR PREFERENCE FOR EITHER CHILDREN'S OR ADULTS SERVICES </strong><br><br> Sutton's Children's Services are committed to delivering services that make a real visible difference for children and their families. In Sutton we want to be excellent in everything we do and have plans in place to support us. We were judged as Good by Ofsted in the 2016 inspection - report published on 13/02/17. Our journey to Outstanding continues. Our monitoring visits have been very positive, highlighting our approach to the Restorative model of practice. Our latest Inspection published in February 2022 rated us as outstanding for leadership - so you will thrive within our service <br><br> Sutton Adult's services are committed in delivering excellent services to Adults and their families within the borough by using a Strength based approach to empower Adults and their families to support wellbeing in regaining and maintaining their independence. Adult services constantly strives towards excellence ensuring the most vulnerable adults in the borough are safeguarded. <br><br> The ASYE programme is delivered within a social work academy framework. The programme is designed to offer our Newly Qualified Social Workers the maximum opportunity to develop their social work practice and knowledge based on the Knowledge and Skills Statement for Child and Family Practitioners and Social Workers in Adult services. <br><br> We offer a protected caseload for the duration of the ASYE programme, a comprehensive programme of learning and development opportunities, and regular individual and group reflective supervision. Our standards are high for our residents so join us on this incredible journey. <br><br> We are welcoming applications from Newly Qualified Social Workers who are able to show initiative, leadership, and a commitment to working in a busy local authority environment and can develop individual practice and our services to an outstanding standard with the support of the Senior Leadership Team. <br> <br> Our Offer to You : <br>As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.<br><br>In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week.<br><br>Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>General Council Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li>\n<li>Public Health Service Localised Flexi-time Scheme - accrual of up to 5 days per year </li>\n<li> Three volunteering days per year in Sutton </li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Car parking scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul>Application Process : <br>Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application.<br><br>To support our diversity agenda and reduce the risk of bias in our recruitment activities, our short listing process completely anonymises personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc. Our hiring managers review and short list applications based on the information provided as part of your application as to how well you meet the requirements and criteria for the role, as outlined in the job profile.<br><br>The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.<br> <br> Additional Information : <br>We pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen <a href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing\" title=\"Workforce Equalities Report - Highlights\">here.</a> We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.<br><br>We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.<br><br>The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£40,755 - £48,531 (£50,574 unconsolidated maximum)","publishDate":"2025-04-17T03:01:13.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-28T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/ae4d6e0e-71ae-449d-9ae6-adc127f09b34.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"16880f3b-b5bd-4a9a-acc9-8a534d9d9ada","title":"Deputy Operational Manager","employer":"London Borough of Enfield","department":"","location":"Greater London","locationType":3,"description":"Exciting Opportunity Alert!<br>\nJoin Our Dynamic Team as an Operational Deputy Manager!<br>\nAre you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Do you have a knack for bringing out the best in people and inspiring teams to deliver exceptional service? Look no further! The London Borough of Enfield is on the hunt for a vibrant and experienced Operational Deputy Manager to join our marvellous Bridgewood House team.<br>\nAt Bridgewood House, our residential and nursing home is not just a facility—it's a community filled with diverse and inspiring individuals. We’re dedicated to providing outstanding care and support, and we need someone special to help lead and nurture our exceptional team.<br>\nWhat We’re Looking For:<br>\nAs an Operational Deputy Manager, you’ll be more than just a leader—you’ll be a mentor, a coach, and a driving force for excellence. We need someone who is:<br>\n<br>\n - Experienced in nursing management, with a strong background in caring for older adults.<br>\n - Person-centred, proactive, and kind-hearted.<br>\n - Lead the team effectively by fostering collaboration and embedding rules and culture<br>\n - Talented in fostering a supportive and engaging environment for both residents and staff.<br>\n - Friendly, compassionate, and passionate about enhancing the quality of care.<br>\n<br>\nKey Responsibilities:<br>\nIn this pivotal role, you’ll:<br>\n<br>\n - Shape and support individuals to boost their self-esteem and achieve personal goals.<br>\n - Lead, manage, and supervise a team of clinicians and Health Care Assistants, ensuring exceptional person-centred care.<br>\n - Collaborate with the registered manager to oversee the home, deputising in their absence.<br>\n - Drive quality improvement and development by conducting regular audits, collecting best practices, implementing required improvements, and providing quality assurance.<br>\n - Ensure comprehensive support for individuals in all aspects of their lives, from health and well-being to personal development.<br>\n<br>\nWhy Join Us?<br>\nAt Bridgewood House, we believe in the power of teamwork and the importance of creating an inclusive, empowering environment. Your role will be crucial in fostering a culture where staff feel valued, motivated, and united in their mission to provide top-notch care. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and lead a team of dedicated professionals, we want to hear from you!<br>\n<br>\nApply now and be part of something extraordinary. Help us continue to make Bridgewood House a place where residents and staff thrive together.<br>\nContact details:<br>\nIf you would like to know more about the role, please contact Bibi Codabaccus on 02088047800 for an informal discussion<br>\nIf you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Cinzia Percival, Recruitment & Onboarding Advisor on 0208 132 0346 or cinzia.percival@enfield.gov.uk<br>\n<br>\n“This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment”.<br>\nWe reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.<br>\nWe do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents. Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your application/CV.<br>\nWhy it's great to work for Enfield Council:<br>\n<br>\n - An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).<br>\n - Up to 31 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas.<br>\n - A blend of remote and office based working for most roles.<br>\n - Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months.<br>\n - Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods.<br>\n - Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family.<br>\n - Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work.<br>\n<br>\nWe are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That’s why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we’d love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working, click here to find out more.<br>\nIf you have previously applied for this role within the past 6 months, unfortunately, a second application will not be considered.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£43,983 - £55,692","publishDate":"2025-04-16T17:29:04.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-05T17:29:04.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/9d120c64-cd61-406e-8e6e-e63d5e2e6705.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"c79ddd77-f306-4c76-b1ef-94e30035a772","title":"Mental Health Rehabilitation Worker (Day)","employer":"Social Interest Group","department":"","location":"14 Charsley Road","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Job Title: </strong>Mental Health Rehabilitation Worker</p>\n<p><strong>Location:</strong> In service based in Catford across two sites (SE6 2QB & SE6 3BE)</p>\n<p><strong>Salary: </strong>£27,000</p>\n<p><strong>Shift Pattern: </strong>37.5 hours a week over a rota which can include 12.5 hour shifts (including breaks) Monday to Sunday (Including weekends, and bank holidays) 08:00 - 20:30. We also have a night rota between 20:00 - 08:30 which is not a part of this role but desirable if there is flexibility around working patterns</p>\n<p><strong>About the role</strong></p>\n<p>We are looking for a Mental Health Rehabilitation Worker to work within our Integrated Community Rehabilitation Service which provides rehabilitation support to residents who face challenges with their mental health, and have been discharged from acute mental health wards to start structured rehabilitation support for 9 months in the community. You will work directly with our residents to support them to overcome their personal barriers and challenges to achieve positive outcomes. You will do this through one to one support sessions, group sessions and activities, and general support with their daily living. This is not a personal care role, but is a role to rehabilitate and empower our residents towards independent living.</p>\n<p>The role further includes:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Supporting residents with taking their correct medication</li>\n<li>Carrying out various health and safety tasks, including reporting repairs and maintenance</li>\n<li>Keeping support plans up to date using our online portal</li>\n<li>Plan and deliver various activities which includes within the service and outside in the local community. This can include days out to museums and other areas of interest by our residents</li>\n<li>Carrying out housing management support including welfare benefits support</li>\n</ul>\n<p>The service works closely with a dedicated clinical team provided by South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLAM). The clinical team includes an Occupational Therapist, Psychologist, and Psychiatrist, complimented by a Substance Misuse/Dual Diagnosis worker in our internal team. The Rehabilitation service works with adults aged between 18 and 65, from Croydon, Lewisham, and Southwark. You will be part of a service which offers 24 hour support across 2 buildings in Catford. </p>\n<p><strong>Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>About you</strong></p>\n<p>We are looking for someone who has a true passion to support those who face challenges with their mental health. You will be able build rapport and trusting relations with others in a professional setting, and able to build positive outcomes. You will be adaptable and flexible in your approach, and understand that each individual has different level and types of support needs, you will be able to flex your approach to suit the needs of our resident groups. You will have an understanding and ability to help others overcome their personal barriers, and will be motivated to want to make a difference to people's lives. This is a fulfilling role, and is the perfect fit for someone who has a real passion in helping others.</p>\n<ul>\n<li>You will be able to show empathy and compassion to our residents, and different challenges they face</li>\n<li>You will be able to motivate, and empower others to achieve their personal goals and overcome barriers</li>\n<li>You will need some level of IT ability as we record records using our online CRM systems and use Microsoft programs daily</li>\n<li>You will have previous experience working with people with multiple and complex needs, ideally in mental health</li>\n<li>You will have previous experience in creating co-produced support plans, key working, and care plans</li>\n<li>You will understand the housing and social needs of people with multiple and complex needs and be aware of the social marginalisation that can be attached to people who face personal challenges</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>What we offer</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service</li>\n<li>Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling</li>\n<li>Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing</li>\n<li>Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card</li>\n<li>Life Assurance Scheme</li>\n<li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li>\n<li>Annual Staff Awards</li>\n<li>Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives.</li>\n<li>Join an organisation with a mission to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We are committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We have a team of ambassadors who are staff volunteers and actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. </p>\n<p>SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity. As an organisation, we’re proud to mention that our staff Ambassadors career aspirations generally benefit from embracing this unique opportunity to develop their respective skill sets in spaces that exist outside of their daily roles. </p>\n<p>SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks.</p>\n<p>Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: <a href=\"https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/X5JhCPQy4hBBz6UzwWlv?domain=youtu.be\">Theory of Change</a> Further details can be found on our website here: <a href=\"https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/4ZkrCx1MXIp5EETvqakw?domain=socialinterestgroup.org.uk\">Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group</a>. </p>\n<p><strong>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION</strong></p>\n<p>Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.</p>\n<p>Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We are an inclusive employer and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below. </p>\n<p>For Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk\">recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk</a> or call our central office on <a href=\"tel:02036689270\">020 3668 9270</a> to request a call back. Please note that this will take you through to our Central Administration team, who will then communicate your enquiry with us and we will arrange to call you back. </p>\n<p>Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our <a href=\"https://socialinterestgroup.org.uk/\">website</a>.</p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><strong>Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions. </strong></p>\n</blockquote>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£27,000","publishDate":"2025-04-16T16:19:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-13T16:19:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/a52df98a-8dc5-4cbd-b2bf-3986bc75d9b9.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"29fc8ca4-57b1-4623-a07c-afac726f3e3c","title":"Senior Practitioner in Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards team","employer":"London Borough of Havering","department":"","location":"Havering","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Senior Practitioner (Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards)</strong></p> <p><strong>London Borough of Havering</strong></p> <p><strong>Contract: 12 month secondment/Fixed Term</strong></p> <p><strong>Pay - £52,584 to £56,646 per annum subject to final confirmation</strong></p> <p>The London Borough of Havering is looking to recruit a <strong>Senior Practitioner (Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards) </strong>to assist with overall responsibility within the team for assessment, care/support planning and review of people with a range of needs and their carers, working within a multi-disciplinary framework and undertake the legal and statutory duties of the post as required by the Care Act, Mental </p> <p>If successful in your application for the role of <strong>Senior Practitioner (Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards)</strong>, London Borough of Havering, you will/will be:</p> <ul>\n<li>Support Team Manager and other senior colleagues, with the day-to-day delivery of the LB Havering DoLS Service.</li> <li>Support Team Manager and LB Havering as Supervisory Body to fulfil its statutory duties in relation to the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, as prescribed by the Mental Capacity Act 2005 & Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards 2007 Codes of Practice, and in line with relevant guidance. This include management of S21A Applications with the support of Legal Services and ASC Colleagues.</li> <li>You will also need to maintain an awareness of changes in theories, legislation, and LB Havering policies, local and agency practices, in order to disseminate knowledge and contribute to the delivery of a high standard DoLS service. You will need to work alongside LB Havering DOLS team colleagues and support other ASC staff with complex cases, providing both co-working and support and advice.</li> <li>You will be required to undertake the triaging and authorisation of DoLS assessments, applying due professional care and consideration to ensure these are in line with statutory guidance and other relevant protocols.</li> <li>You will also be required to initiate and develop effective partnerships and joint working arrangements with other professionals and agencies, in order to ensure the comprehensive assessment of need, and the planning and delivery of appropriate services.</li> </ul> <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> <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\n <p>The closing date for the receipt of applications is 4th May 2025, however, interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early.</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. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering.</p> <p>The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.</p> <p><strong>Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.</strong></p> <p><strong>We practice anonymised recruitment. 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If it is difficult for you to apply online, please contact Human Resources at <a href=\"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/users/new.js?original_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jobsgopublic.com%2Fvacancies%2F209969%2Fexternal_links%3Findex%3D2\">humanresources@runnymede.gov.uk</a> or on 01932 425516 who will be able to assist you.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>For an informal chat about this role please contact Hayley Andrews on 01932 425865 or Hayley.andrews@runnymede.gov.uk.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Closing Date: 6th May at 23.59</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interview Date(s): 14th May 2025</strong></p>\n<p>If you do not hear from us within two weeks from the closing date you have not been successful on this occasion. Thank you for considering Runnymede Borough Council.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Runnymede Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults with care support needs and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 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As Team Manager, you will provide strategic oversight, expert guidance, and operational management to ensure the delivery of high-quality interventions for individuals in mental health crisis.</span></p><p><span>You will lead a small, committed team comprising an Advanced Practitioner, two full-time AMHPs, and a Business Support Officer. Additionally, you will supervise and support other AMHPs within the service, ensuring best practice and legal compliance. Your role will be pivotal in shaping service delivery, developing guidance, and maintaining strong partnerships with key stakeholders, including the local Mental Health Trust and Police.</span></p><p><span>With a focus on operational efficiency, you will manage data reporting, quality assurance, and service development. Your leadership will ensure that Mental Health Act requests are handled effectively, alternatives to compulsory admission are thoroughly explored, and the AMHP service remains responsive, legally robust, and person-centred.</span></p><p><span><strong>About You</strong></span></p><p><span>We are seeking an accomplished AMHP with substantial experience in mental health services, a strong knowledge of relevant legislation, and a passion for leadership. 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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><span><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></span></p><p><span><strong>About the Service</strong></span></p><p><span>Southwark Council's AMHP service plays a critical role in supporting individuals experiencing mental health crises. Operating within Adult Social Care, the team provides interventions and legal guidance to ensure that individuals receive appropriate support in the least restrictive manner possible.</span></p><p><span>As AMHP Team Manager, you will lead a service that upholds the highest professional standards, working in collaboration with mental health services, other professional organisations and community support networks.</span></p><p><span>For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Ann Witham or Salil Meech Mazumdar on <strong>0207 525 2751</strong>. Or contact us on , </span></p><p><span>This post requires a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) DBS check at Enhanced level.</span></p><p><span><strong>Benefits and more information:</strong></span></p><p><span>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.</span></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£52674 - £59772 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-16T09:26:48.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-15T09:26:48.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/7d8f3ff0-091c-4122-b3a4-ff48f1da4f35.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"5ca41aa0-5c2c-4dee-9248-43f6d5e31ee2","title":"Team Manager - Kinship Team and Supported Lodging Service","employer":"London Borough of Sutton","department":"","location":"Sutton","locationType":3,"description":"About the Borough : <br>In Sutton, there is much for us to be proud of both as a council and as a borough. This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ. <br><br>Looking ahead, there are plans for the delivery of new homes and new schools and the London Cancer Hub is being developed, while the Council is also seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment.<br><br>All of this demonstrates a good track record and an authority that is ambitious and set to deliver more improvements for the borough. We've set out our vision for the future of Sutton in our corporate plan - Ambitious for Sutton. This strategic plan will shape the outcomes we achieve, the services we provide, and the impact we have on residents, to make Sutton a great place to live, work and raise a family.<br><br>Situated in Zone 5, Sutton is less than 30 minutes by train from central London, and south and south west London are easily accessible by public transport. There are 10 train stations which serve key neighbourhoods within the borough providing direct connections to London Victoria, London Bridge, London Blackfriars and St Pancras International. Sutton also has direct rail connections with Epsom, Dorking, Guildford and Horsham, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and West Croydon for the London Overground. There's also an extensive road network which provides close and easy access to the M25 and M23.<br> <br> About the Service and Team : Children's Social Care at London Borough of Sutton are in the midst of a significant transformation driven by the growing demand for our services. Our focus is on implementing comprehensive changes to elevate the quality of care provided to children and families, while also fostering positive and supportive work environments for our staff. Through strategic recruitment of new leaders and experienced managers, we are infusing innovative ideas and driving meaningful changes throughout our service delivery. Our ultimate aim is to establish ourselves as a leading authority in children's social care, committed to delivering exceptional support that positively impacts the well-being of our community and provides an inclusive, diverse and stable workforce. <br> About the Role and Our Ideal Candidate : <br> We are looking to recruit a dynamic and conscientious individual to join the Kinship Assessment Team and Family Home for Independent Living (Supported Lodging) Scheme as Team Manager - Children's Social Care. <br><br> Key elements of the role are:<ul>\n<li> Effective team management and oversight </li>\n<li> Delivery of high quality, reflective supervision </li>\n<li> Compliance and Quality assurance </li>\n<li> Performance Management </li>\n<li> Effective management and delivery of change </li>\n</ul>As a Team Manager reporting to the Service Manager, you will lead the Kinship Team and Supported Lodging Service, ensuring effective service delivery within timelines and budget. You will model best practices, ensure compliance with statutory requirements, and guide your team through complex procedural matters while supporting their professional development. You will manage a dedicated group of at least four social workers, delivering high-quality support to kinship and Special Guardians. Your team will assess connected persons during care proceedings and provide ongoing assistance to approved carers. We value each staff member and promote leadership and exemplary practice. <br><br> You will assist the Service Manager in fostering a learning culture through supervision, mentoring, and sharing knowledge. Working within relevant frameworks, you will help reduce the need for services and promote independence. This fast-paced role requires collaboration with stakeholders, including social workers, Youth Offending Teams, and independent providers, to address the needs of vulnerable children and young people <br><br> Additionally, you will oversee the Sutton Supported Lodging Scheme (Family Homes for Independent Living), designed to provide a family environment for young people aged 16 and over who require extra support to reach their potential. You will lead staff, ensure young people's needs are met, manage budgets, and maintain a safe environment while liaising with external agencies. <br><br> For more information about the role and/or an informal conversation, view the Role Profile or contact Geeta Rath, Service Lead - geeta.rath@sutton.gov.uk or <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@sutton.gov.uk\">recruitment@sutton.gov.uk</a> <br><br> The ideal candidate will possess advanced knowledge and experience in managing a team, along with a solid understanding of legislation pertaining to children looked after and care leavers. Strong leadership and management skills are essential, as is the ability to motivate and support your team effectively. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are vital for building relationships with stakeholders. Additionally, you should be capable of managing multiple priorities and deadlines while working under pressure. A commitment to early intervention and prevention is also crucial for success in this role <br><br> We expect all suitable candidates to demonstrate the following competences:.<ul>\n<li> Having a social work qualification and current registration with Social Work England </li>\n<li> A minimum of 3 years post qualification and management experience, demonstrating the development of an advanced level of knowledge </li>\n<li> Experience and skill in leading multi-agency planning groups involving stakeholders, partners, parents, carers & colleagues e.g placement stability meetings, placement consultation/planning meetings </li>\n<li> Experience of management within children's social care services with specific knowledge and interest in Special Guardianship and Connected Persons </li>\n<li> Experience of working with and managing support lodging. </li>\n<li> Excellent written, verbal, communication and analytical skills as well as an ability to build relationships with practitioners, families and partners. </li>\n</ul>Our Offer to You : <br>As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.<br><br>In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week.<br><br>Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>General Council Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li>\n<li>Public Health Service Localised Flexi-time Scheme - accrual of up to 5 days per year </li>\n<li> Three volunteering days per year in Sutton </li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Car parking scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul>Application Process : <br>Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application.<br><br>To support our diversity agenda and reduce the risk of bias in our recruitment activities, our short listing process completely anonymises personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc. Our hiring managers review and short list applications based on the information provided as part of your application as to how well you meet the requirements and criteria for the role, as outlined in the job profile.<br><br>The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.<br> <br> Additional Information : <br>We pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen <a href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing\" title=\"Workforce Equalities Report - Highlights\">here.</a> We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.<br><br>We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.<br><br>The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£47,532 - £55,620 (£57,663 unconsolidated maximum)","publishDate":"2025-04-16T03:12:16.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-06T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/928f0c0d-c67f-42f8-ab87-77590108024f.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"fb75f7f1-794b-47c1-96d4-664c111b20eb","title":"Children & Young People's Disability Service - Service Manager","employer":"London Borough of Sutton","department":"","location":"Sutton","locationType":3,"description":"About the Borough : <br>In Sutton, there is much for us to be proud of both as a council and as a borough. This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ. <br><br>Looking ahead, there are plans for the delivery of new homes and new schools and the London Cancer Hub is being developed, while the Council is also seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment.<br><br>All of this demonstrates a good track record and an authority that is ambitious and set to deliver more improvements for the borough. We've set out our vision for the future of Sutton in our corporate plan - Ambitious for Sutton. This strategic plan will shape the outcomes we achieve, the services we provide, and the impact we have on residents, to make Sutton a great place to live, work and raise a family.<br><br>Situated in Zone 5, Sutton is less than 30 minutes by train from central London, and south and south west London are easily accessible by public transport. There are 10 train stations which serve key neighbourhoods within the borough providing direct connections to London Victoria, London Bridge, London Blackfriars and St Pancras International. Sutton also has direct rail connections with Epsom, Dorking, Guildford and Horsham, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and West Croydon for the London Overground. There's also an extensive road network which provides close and easy access to the M25 and M23.<br> <br> About the Service and Team : <br>The London Borough of Sutton \"is uncompromising in its focus on improving quality of frontline social work\" - Ofsted<br><br>London Borough of Sutton works closely with Kingston University and regional partners as part of the Developing Together Social Work Teaching Partnership (SWTP). The partnership offers staff a wide range of pre and post qualifying education opportunities to promote continuous learning and development. This includes staff being encouraged to support the practice education of Social Work students and those in the assessed and supported year in employment (ASYE). Staff are also given the opportunity to attend conferences, workshops and have access to research and practice resources to support their ongoing professional development.<br><br>Children's Social Care is going through an important change to meet the growing needs of the children and families we support. We are making many improvements to ensure that care for children is better and to create positive working environments for our staff. With committed leaders and experienced managers, we are bringing fresh ideas to our work and are helping to make real improvements in how we support children and families. Our aim is to provide high-quality care that helps children thrive while also creating an inclusive, diverse, and supportive environment for our staff to develop their careers.<br> <br> About the Role and Our Ideal Candidate : <br>Join Children Social Care as a Service Manager within our Children and Young People Disability Service (CYPDS) and enjoy a Golden Hello along with a Recruitment and Retention Bonus, outlined as follows:<br><br>£1,000 paid with your first month's salary<br>£1,000 for your first completed year of service<br>£2,000 for your second completed year of service<br>£3,000 for your third completed year of service and each year thereafter<br>With a total salary package of up to £68,476, inclusive of bonuses and benefits, this is an excellent opportunity to elevate your career in social care.<br><br>As a Service Manager for a CYPDS Team within Children Social Care, your responsibilities will include:<br><br>Provide leadership to a team of social care professionals to ensure that all interventions are child-centred, emphasising the best interests of the children and young people in our care.<br>Develop and implement children-focused policies, procedures, and best practices that enhance service delivery.<br>Manage budget planning and resource allocation effectively to ensure sustainability and efficiency of services.<br>Ensure the highest standards of safeguarding practices are maintained, promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and young people.<br>Fostering a positive team culture that encourages professional development opportunities for staff.<br>You will play a pivotal role in providing strategic leadership to the teams that deliver front-line Child in Need and Child Protection services, guiding processes from initial assessment to care proceedings. You will ensure compliance with both local and national legislation, maintaining high standards of service delivery. Your expertise in children's social care and effective people management will be key as you oversee four teams composed of Team Managers and front-line social care professionals.<br><br>You will lead your teams by monitoring practice, managing processes, and overseeing data management to ensure our Local Authority meets statutory requirements while addressing the health and wellbeing needs of the children in our care. A thorough understanding of relevant legislation and policy application is essential, along with a proven track record of achieving positive outcomes for children and young people. This knowledge will be critical for promoting high-performance within social care practices.<br><br>The successful candidate should demonstrate the following competences (not limited to:):<br><br>Qualified Social Worker with a Social Work Degree or recognised qualification, registered with Social Work England, the relevant governing body.<br>Significant experience at team manager level (ideally 4 years), with demonstrable experience of frontline safeguarding practice. <br>Leadership skills and social care expertise to grow and develop your service in accordance with changing needs and policy.<br>Excellent communication, analytical and organisational skills, with the ability to have relevant understanding of social work practice as defined within Children Act 1989 and Working Together 2023.<br><br>Our strong, accessible, and supportive management culture, led by our Service Managers, is essential in creating a positive team environment that promotes regular supervision and encourages continuous professional development for staff. Join us on this journey to create an environment where both the children in our care and our staff can thrive and succeed in their everyday lives.<br><br>For more information about the role and/or an informal conversation, contact Andrea Bryant, Head of Service on andrea.bryant@sutton.gov.uk or 07802 655777<br> <br> Our Offer to You : <br>As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.<br><br>In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week.<br><br>Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>General Council Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li>\n<li>Public Health Service Localised Flexi-time Scheme - accrual of up to 5 days per year </li>\n<li> Three volunteering days per year in Sutton </li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Car parking scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul>Application Process : <br>Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application.<br><br>To support our diversity agenda and reduce the risk of bias in our recruitment activities, our short listing process completely anonymises personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc. Our hiring managers review and short list applications based on the information provided as part of your application as to how well you meet the requirements and criteria for the role, as outlined in the job profile.<br><br>The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.<br> <br> Additional Information : <br>We pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen <a href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing\" title=\"Workforce Equalities Report - Highlights\">here.</a> We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.<br><br>We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.<br><br>The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£56,646 - £65,478 (£67,812 unconsolidated maximum)","publishDate":"2025-04-16T03:12:16.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-13T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/4014d510-f1af-400b-8d9e-f565c1d70ad1.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"dfeea18c-7685-44e6-955b-c6bb42b0f03b","title":"Adult Social Care - Social Worker","employer":"Camden Council","department":"","location":"london","locationType":3,"description":"<p><span><span><strong>Salary: </strong>£44,579 - £50,706 (dependent on experience) plus SWE reimbursement</span></span><br> <span><span><strong>Grade: </strong>Level 4 Zone 1</span></span><br> <span><span><strong>Location: </strong>Depending on the role you will work at one of the following locations: 5 Pancras Square, Kentish Town and Camden Hospitals: UCLH, Royal Free, St Pancras</span></span><br> <span><span><strong>Contract Type: </strong>Permanent</span></span><br> <span><span><strong>Hours: Full Time (36 hours)</strong></span></span><br> <span><span><strong>Closing Date: Sunday 18^th May 2025; 23:59</strong></span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong>Join us </strong></span></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span>Are you looking for a career making a meaningful difference to people’s lives? Join us at Camden’s Adult Social care service. We have recently been rated <strong>‘Outstanding’</strong> by the <strong>Care Quality Commission (CQC)</strong> - making us the first local authority in the country to receive the top rating, under the new Assurance framework. </span></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span>At Camden we put people at the heart of everything we do. Let's work together to make a difference to people’s lives.</span></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span>Camden is an ambitious borough. We want to deliver the best possible outcomes for our residents and this starts with an inclusive and supportive workplace that enables our staff to thrive and succeed. To see our fantastic staff benefits on offer please see here: </span></span><span><span><strong>Staff benefits</strong></span></span><br>  </p> <p><span><span><strong>What You’ll Be Doing</strong></span></span></p> <p></p> <p><span>This is a role where you can make a real impact! In this role you will build relationships to find out what matters to people. You will support people to live and age well in Camden, to be able to contribute to their communities, retain independence for as long as possible, achieve their goals and live a good life.</span></p> <p><span><span>We have a range of opportunities to work as a Social Worker across different teams in our adult social care service. We currently have vacancies in:</span></span></p> <p></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Neighbourhoods Teams</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Hospital Teams</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Reviews Team</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Multi Agency Safeguarding Hubs (MASH)</span></span></li> </ul> <p></p> <p><span><span>This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Enhanced DBS.</span><span> </span></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span><strong>All About You</strong></span></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span>We need people who want to work with our residents to build their resilience and achieve the quality of life they deserve. The successful candidates will be enthusiastic, passionate and committed to work in the Neighbourhoods, Reviews, MASH or Hospitals teams. You will be dedicated to improving the wellbeing of people, their carers and the wider community. </span></span><br>  </p> <p><span><span>These roles require you to be a qualified Social Worker, registered with SWE. Your SWE fee will be reimbursed! </span></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span>Extensive knowledge and application of the legislative framework relating to Adults, including the Care Act 2014 and the Mental Health Act, is essential in this role.</span></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span>You will have the skills to respond appropriately to unexpected events and crisis. You will have the ability to recognise signs of harm, abuse and neglect and how to manage these issues. </span></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span>As a practitioner in Camden’s Neighbourhoods, MASH, Reviews or Hospitals Teams, you will form part of a large network of professionals in an integrated setting. You will be expected to manage your own workload and resources. You will undertake assessments of risk, needs and capacity.</span></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span><strong>To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories'.</strong></span></span></p> <p><br> <span><span><strong>How To Apply</strong></span></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span>To apply for this job please follow the \"Apply\" link. In the ‘Why you?’ section of the application you will be required to demonstrate how you meet the role criteria noted in the Job Profile under the “About You” section. </span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong>To view the Job Profile, please </strong></span></span><span><span><strong>CLICK HERE</strong></span></span><span><span><strong> or copy and paste the below URL into your browser: </strong></span></span><span><span><strong>http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/10919513/file/document?inline</strong></span></span><span><span><strong> </strong></span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong>What makes us different – why Camden?</strong></span></span></p> <p><span><span>At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits. From flexible working to 27 days annual leave (+ bank holidays!). We also know that a work life balance is extremely important so we also offer family leave, loan schemes and access to our incredible staff networks. </span></span></p> <p><span><span>We also have an incredible pensions scheme. </span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong>Visit 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits' for more details.</strong></span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong>Additional benefits for ASC Social Workers at Camden:</strong></span></span></p> <ul>\n<li><span><span>Competitive Salary based on experience.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Vibrant central London location with excellent transport links</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Reimbursement of the cost of Social Work England Fees for all qualified social work staff.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>A comprehensive core social work training offer provided in partnership with the Learning and Development Service.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Opportunities for post-qualifying study including Practice Educator, Best Interest Assessor and Approved Mental Health Practitioner.</span></span></li> </ul> <p></p> <p><span><span><strong>Inclusion and Diversity</strong></span></span><span><span><strong> </strong></span></span></p> <p><span><span>We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do.</span></span></p> <p><span><span>To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit </span></span><span><span>https://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity</span></span><span><span> </span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong>Asking for Adjustments </strong></span></span></p> <p><span><span>Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. 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This is an opportunity to join a thriving & dynamic service with a <strong>CARE QUALITY COMMISSION (CQC)</strong> rating of <strong>OUTSTANDING</strong> – the first local authority in the country to receive the top rating!</span></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span>As an Occupational Therapist, you will be part of our efforts to make a positive and meaningful impact in the lives of Camden residents.</span></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span><strong>What You’ll Be Doing</strong></span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong> </strong></span></span></p> <p><span><span>We are looking for Occupational Therapists who are keen, enthusiastic and passionate about social care. Professionals who have the drive and determination to work beyond existing boundaries and traditional support solutions. </span></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span>This is a dynamic role, which puts the person at the heart of service delivery, providing excellent occupational therapy interventions, which promote independence, choice and control. </span></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span>You will be expected to provide OT interventions including but not exclusively; educative techniques, equipment, adaptations, moving & handling intervention, and telecare. </span></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span>You will have the opportunity to join our experienced friendly integrated services, compromising of a large network of professionals, and to work collaboratively and collectively with wider networks.   </span></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span>You will manage a varied workload and respond appropriately and promptly to the needs of Camden residents. </span></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span>You will be expected to adopt a receptive, listening approach and to prioritise and expedite any associated tasks and responsibilities in the best interests of our residents and their carers.</span></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span>You must have a thorough understanding of relevant current legislation, including the Care Act 2014, and how it applies to our legislative duties. </span></span><br>  </p> <p><span><span>This is a challenging role that requires the ability to work under pressure as an individual and as part of a team. You will be supported by colleagues and managers as part of a unified service response. </span></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span>If you are looking for the next step up or new challenge in your Social Care career, then we want to hear from you. Camden has a strong training and development offer that will allow you to continually learn on the job.</span></span><br>  </p> <p><span><span>This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Enhanced DBS.</span><span> </span></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span><strong>All About You</strong></span></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span>This role requires you to be a qualified Occupational Therapist and must be registered with HCPC England. Also, to be successful in this role you must be willing to show a commitment to undertake post qualifying courses when relevant. </span></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span>Camden welcomes newly qualified applicants, as we have a comprehensive OT preceptorship program to support you. Your starting salary would be at Level 3 Zone 2 in your preceptorship year.</span></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span><strong>To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories'.</strong></span></span></p> <p><br> <span><span><strong>How To Apply</strong></span></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span>To apply for this job please follow the \"Apply\" link. In the ‘Why you?’ section of the application you will be required to demonstrate how you meet the role criteria noted in the Job Profile under the “About You” section. </span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong>To view the Job Profile, please </strong></span></span><span><span><strong>CLICK HERE</strong></span></span><span><span><strong> or copy and paste the below URL into your browser: </strong></span></span><span><span><strong>http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/10918968/file/document?inline</strong></span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong>What We Offer</strong></span></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span>At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits. From flexible working to 27 days annual leave (+ bank holidays!). We also know </span></span><span><span>that a work life balance is extremely </span></span><span><span>important so we also offer family leave, loan schemes and access to our incredible staff networks. We also have an incredible pensions scheme. </span></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span>Visit 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits' for more details.</span></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span><strong>Inclusion and Diversity</strong></span></span></p> <p><span><span>We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. 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