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Each tenant has their own self-contained purpose built flat and we provide 24 hour outreach via access to emergency phone support.As an Assistant Support Worker you will;<ul>\n<li>Provide appropriate support to service users who are living in their own homes or in a supported housing setting to enable them to support their aspirations and maximise their independence.</li>\n<li>You will not be providing personal care but your role will involve promoting life skills such as shopping, managing budgets and supporting with domestic tasks such as cooking and cleaning.</li>\n<li>Build long lasting support relationships with people who will benefit from you \"being the difference\".</li>\n<li>Follow agreed support plans and risk assessments to ensure that we are providing a service that meets each individual`s needs.</li>\n<li>Need to have a full UK drivers licence.</li>\n<li>Use of a car for work purposes during shift.</li>\n</ul>About You;You do not need sector experience as we provide a structured induction, comprehensive training and on the job support to enable you to excel within your role and you will have the opportunity to gain an accredited vocational qualification as well as gain experience and exposure to the wider care and support Hightown offers.We are looking for passionate people who care about others and have a can-do, common sense attitude to their life and who are driven by the desire to make a difference to real lives. You will have the ability to recognise the wishes and needs of vulnerable adults and communicate effectively using different methods according to peoples needs.Additionally you will also be able to:<ul>\n<li>Work shifts as part of a rota system which will include weekend and bank holiday working</li>\n<li>Perform at least one sleep in per week as part of your shift (allowance of £51.78 paid)</li>\n<li>Work as part of a team to deliver an excellent service to the people we support</li>\n<li>Be flexible in your approach to work and demonstrate resilience in a challenging, but rewarding environment</li>\n<li>Have a commitment to equality and diversity and take a positive approach to supporting people with mental disabilities</li>\n</ul>It is essential that you hold a full UK driving licence and are happy to do sleep-ins (minimum one per week).About UsAt Hightown, we`re a charitable housing association that builds homes and supports people. We provide affordable homes and a wide range of care and supported housing services across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire. Our aim is to deliver demonstrable social value and impact in all of our activities.Hightown Benefits;In return for your hard work and commitment, we offer a benefits package which includes:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li>\n<li>£23,868 pa for a 37.5 hour a week contract (£12.24 per hour)</li>\n<li>We make sleep in payments of at least £51.78 (in addition to your basic pay)</li>\n<li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li>\n<li>Mileage paid for car usage</li>\n<li>Fully paid DBS</li>\n<li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li>\n<li>Monthly attendance bonus and annual salary and cost of living review</li>\n<li>Ongoing professional development and training to help you deliver outstanding support</li>\n<li>Refer-a-friend scheme: Earn a £130 bonus for each friend you refer to work for us</li>\n<li>Employee assistance helpline</li>\n</ul>If you are interested in joining our friendly team, please download the job description and click apply below.Please note that we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on an ongoing basis and therefore we may close the vacancy early. Interested applicants are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure they are consideredAppointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference and medical checks. To stay safe in your job search we recommend that you visit SAFERjobs, a non-profit, joint industry and law enforcement organisation working to combat job scams. Visit the SAFERjobs website for information on common scams and to get free, expert advice for a safer job search.We are an Equal Opportunities & Disability Confident Employer.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£12.24 Per Hour","publishDate":"2025-04-25T09:55:53.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-23T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/e5199d82-6a11-4922-b88f-741c4898362c.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"34378c6c-3416-4a1e-90db-bf73120b7df6","title":"Support Worker - Lord Alexander House","employer":"Hightown Housing Association","department":"","location":"Hemel Hempstead","locationType":3,"description":"About UsHightown is a charitable housing association operating principally in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire. We believe everyone should have a home and the support they need, so our aim is to build new homes and to provide excellent housing and support. We currently manage over 9,300 homes and employ over 1,000 full and part time staff from our head office in Hemel Hempstead. We have an annual turnover of £120 million and a development programme that will deliver over 400 new affordable homes each year.About the RoleWe currently have an opportunity for a Support Worker at our supported living service. Lord Alexander House, in Hemel Hempstead. The role is full time (37.5 hours per week).We are looking for caring, enthusiastic people who enjoy helping others and seeing the difference their support can make to enable individuals to lead independent and fulfilling lives.Lord Alexander House provides purpose built flats for people with mental health issues. Each tenant has their own self contained flat and 24 hour on-site support.Working as part of a dedicated team, your role as an Support Worker is to:<ul>\n<li>Provide appropriate support to service users who are living in their own homes or in a supported housing setting to enable them to develop and maximise their independence</li>\n<li>This may involve promoting life skills such as shopping, managing budgets and domestic tasks such as cooking and cleaning</li>\n<li>Follow agreed support plans and risk assessments to ensure that we are providing a service that meets each individual`s needs</li>\n<li>Support their aspirations and maximise their independence</li>\n</ul>About YouIf you have previously worked in a care setting or health and social care field and have experience of providing support to vulnerable people then this role could be perfect for you. We are looking for passionate people who are driven by the desire to make a difference and create a person-centered environment.You will need to be able to:<ul>\n<li>Work shifts as part of a rota system which will include weekend and bank holiday working</li>\n<li>Work as part of a team to deliver an excellent service to the people we support</li>\n<li>Be flexible in your approach to work</li>\n<li>Have a commitment to equality and diversity and take a positive approach to supporting people with learning disabilities</li>\n<li>Have a full UK drivers licence</li>\n<li>Have the use of a car for work purposes during the day</li>\n</ul>It is essential that you hold a full UK driving licence, have access to a vehicle for work purposes and are happy to do sleep-ins. (an allowance for £52.78 per sleep in is paid)The BenefitsIn return for your hard work and commitment to our service users, we offer a considerable benefits package. This includes:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li>\n<li>£25,857 pa for a 37.5hour a week contract</li>\n<li>Regular support from your line manager and colleagues</li>\n<li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li>\n<li>Monthly attendance bonus on top of your basic salary</li>\n<li>Annual salary and cost of living review</li>\n<li>Commitment to health and wellbeing with the Five Ways to Wellbeing</li>\n<li>Ongoing professional development and support to deliver outstanding support</li>\n<li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li>\n<li>Refer-a-friend scheme: Earn a £130 bonus for each friend you refer to work for us</li>\n<li>Friendly and supportive team environment</li>\n<li>Employee assistance helpline</li>\n<li>Mileage paid for car usage</li>\n</ul>If you are interested in joining our friendly team, please download the job description and click apply below.Please note that we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on an ongoing basis and therefore we may close the vacancy early. Interested applicants are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure they are considered.Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference and medical checks.We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.We are a Disability Confident Employer.To stay safe in your job search we recommend that you visit SAFERjobs, a non-profit, joint industry and law enforcement organisation working to combat job scams. Visit the SAFERjobs website for information on common scams and to get free, expert advice for a safer job search.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£13.26 Per Hour","publishDate":"2025-04-25T09:45:37.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-23T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/67d57150-ece4-42fb-918b-9dea80a193ae.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"8527c85c-65cb-409a-9866-1e8ee67653b2","title":"Senior Practitioner - MASH","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Town Hall","locationType":3,"description":"About the job Salary: £41,511 - £44,711 a year plus £5,500 market supplement allowance and £963 essential car user allowance (subject to criteria) Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Permanent Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families? Join our MASH team as a Senior Practitioner! As a MASH Senior Practitioner, you will be providing essential support to the most vulnerable and at-risk children and families. Your role will include assessing contacts from various sources, prioritising urgent cases, and ensuring that timely, high-quality action is taken by signposting to the appropriate teams and services. This role is critical to our commitment to safeguarding children, and you'll play a key role in shaping the safety and welfare of young lives every day. What You'll Be Doing:<ul> <li>Act as a key contact point, managing all incoming social care queries via phone and written communication.</li> <li>Swiftly assess and prioritise cases, identifying those in urgent need and making appropriate recommendations.</li> <li>Provide high-level advice, guidance, and support to colleagues, ensuring all cases are efficiently transferred or handled by the relevant services.</li> <li>Mentor, coach, and guide team members, sharing best practices to continually raise professional standards across the MASH.</li> <li>Develop and maintain strong partnerships within the MASH and externally to ensure cohesive and effective interventions.</li> </ul>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship. About you As a valued part of our MASH team, you'll work alongside dedicated professionals in a dynamic, supportive environment committed to protecting children and supporting families. You'll have opportunities for professional growth, a robust support network, and the chance to make a profound impact! We are looking for:<ul> <li>\nExperienced Professional: You bring substantial post-qualifying experience in children's social care, with deep knowledge in safeguarding and risk management.</li> <li>\nPassionate Mentor: You have demonstrable experience in coaching, mentoring, and practice teaching, sharing your expertise to uplift team standards.</li> <li>\nSkilled Communicator: Known for your ability to build meaningful relationships across teams, you can communicate effectively with staff, public, and professionals alike.</li> <li>\nSolution-Oriented: Your practice is defined by a commitment to delivering exceptional support, with a proven aptitude for effective decision-making in complex and sensitive cases.</li> <li>\nCollaborative Team Player: Your commitment to the highest professional standards goes hand-in-hand with your ability to work collaboratively and provide critical guidance within a multi-agency framework.</li> </ul>Ready to make a difference? Apply today and be part of a team that puts the welfare and safety of children at the heart of everything we do. About us Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision- that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents. The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision? Application process Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person's criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority. Additional information We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:<ul> <li>\nFrom 25to 32days' annual leave: linked to length of service and grade</li> <li>\nBuying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li> <li>\nCareer Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li> <li>\nPension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li> <li>\nGenerous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li> <li>\nEmployee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li> <li>\nWork/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. W e welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns </li> <li>\nTraining and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li> <li>\nStaff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li> <li>\nArriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel</li> <li>\nFriday Funday Socials - One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li> </ul>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"GBP 41,511.00 - 44,711.00 per year;GBP 8,000.00","publishDate":"2025-04-25T02:01:15.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-11T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/ae49c6c5-bdf2-4fda-8d1d-22cc43005a8d.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"5aa46b01-b9e9-4bea-b0e9-96083d20f509","title":"Youth Support Worker - Oysterfields","employer":"Hightown Housing Association","department":"","location":"St Albans","locationType":3,"description":"Support Worker - Young People`s Housing Service - St AlbansFull time - 37.5 hours per week - £25,857paWe provide high-quality care and support separated migrant children aged 16-24 who are homeless to support them to move on as part of our YPHS service.We're looking for great Support Workers to join our team who have the right values, behaviours and attitudes to be the difference.Who we are looking forWe`re keen to recruit individuals who care regardless of qualifications or experience. We care more about you sharing and demonstrating our values, which are:<ul>\n<li>Putting our residents and service users first</li>\n<li>Treating people with respect, promoting independence and choice</li>\n<li>Developing passionate and committed teams</li>\n<li>Being cost effective without compromising standards or safety</li>\n</ul>If you share our values, we`d love you to work for us.If you`re someone who is able to recognise the wishes and needs of vulnerable young people, responds well in a crisis and can work independently, we will give you all the training and support you need to do the role including a qualification in health and social care if you don`t already have one.About the roleYou`ll be empowering young people to lead independent and fulfilling lives with the support of a network of staff, social workers and local authority partners. You`ll use a positive approach to support them to develop independent living skills such as cooking, cleaning and budgeting so they can move into their own accommodation. You will also enable them to access work and educational opportunities and healthcare services. It will be a challenging but rewarding role where you can really be the difference to a vulnerable young persons` life.We provide a 24 hour service so you must be able to work shifts as part of a rota system which will include weekend and bank holiday working as well as sleep-ins. You must also have a drivers licence and access to a vehicle.Please note that a condition of your employment is that you commit to starting the following qualification within one year of joining Hightown:<ul><li>Frontline Staff - NVQ Level 4 or equivalent Children and Young Peoples Workforce Diploma</li></ul>The BenefitsIn return for your hard work and commitment, we offer a benefits package which includes:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li>\n<li>£25,857 pa for a 37.5 hour a week contract</li>\n<li>Regular support from your line manager and colleagues</li>\n<li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li>\n<li>Monthly attendance bonus on top of your basic salary</li>\n<li>Annual salary and cost of living review</li>\n<li>Commitment to health and wellbeing with the Five Ways to Wellbeing</li>\n<li>Ongoing professional development and support to deliver outstanding support</li>\n<li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li>\n<li>Refer-a-friend scheme: Earn a £130 bonus for each friend you refer to work for us</li>\n<li>Friendly and supportive team environment</li>\n<li>Employee assistance helpline</li>\n<li>Mileage paid for car usage</li>\n<li>Fully paid DBS</li>\n</ul>How to ApplyTo apply for the position of Support Worker please complete an online application form.Please see below for a copy of the Support Worker job description.Please note that we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on an ongoing basis and therefore we may close the vacancy early. Interested applicants are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure they are considered.Hightown is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Successful candidates will need to have a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, together with any other relevant recruitment checks.We are an Equal Opportunities & Disability Confident Employer.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£25857 Per Annum","publishDate":"2025-04-24T08:31:39.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-22T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/21057276-a540-4482-b883-dc43291668cb.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"79247316-6cda-45d7-8deb-12aa1082ae70","title":"Deputy Team Manager - Leaving Care Team","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Town hall extension","locationType":3,"description":"About the job Salary: £45,718 - £48,710 a year plus £5,000 market supplement allowance plus £3,203 car benefit allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Permanent Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people leaving care? Do you have the experience, resilience, and leadership skills to help shape and deliver high-quality support services to care leavers as they move into adulthood? We're looking for a Deputy Team Manager to join our dynamic Leaving Care Team, supporting young people aged 16-25 on their journey to independence. This is your opportunity to be part of a dedicated, multi-disciplinary team making a lasting impact. As Deputy Team Manager, you'll work closely with the Team Manager to lead and inspire a committed team within our Corporate Parenting Service. You'll help shape service delivery, manage resources and budgets, and support frontline professionals to deliver tailored interventions that meet the complex and evolving needs of care-experienced young people. Your key responsibilities will include:<ul> <li> Supporting the operational management of the Leaving Care Team. </li> <li> Leading on complex casework, including safeguarding and statutory responsibilities. </li> <li> Coaching, mentoring, and supervising staff to maintain high standards of practice. </li> <li> Contributing to training and staff development. </li> <li> Representing the service at internal and external meetings. </li> </ul>You'll ensure children and young people's voices are heard, their individual needs are understood, and their welfare safeguarded - all while striving for the best possible outcomes in education, health, employment, and emotional well-being. Please note this role does not attract sponsorship. About you We're seeking a confident, empathetic leader with:<ul> <li>Substantial experience in a children's social care environment, especially with safeguarding, child protection, and statutory casework.</li> <li>A strong track record of complex decision making and supporting practitioners through high-risk cases.</li> <li>Excellent knowledge of relevant legislation, frameworks, and performance standards related to Children's Services.</li> <li>Experience in coaching, mentoring and developing staff, helping teams to thrive and deliver exceptional care.</li> <li>Ability to write complex reports and communicate effectively across a range of audiences.</li> <li>A recognised professional Social Work qualification (DipSW, CQSW or equivalent) and current Social Work England registration.</li> </ul>If you're committed to empowering care leavers and supporting your team to provide outstanding services, we'd love to hear from you. About us Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision- that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents. The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision? We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce thatreflects the diversity of our borough Application process Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person's criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority. Additional information We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:<ul> <li>\nFrom 25to 32days' annual leave: linked to length of service and grade</li> <li>\nBuying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li> <li>\nCareer Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li> <li>\nPension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li> <li>\nGenerous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li> <li>\nEmployee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li> <li>\nWork/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. W e welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns </li> <li>\nTraining and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li> <li>\nStaff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li> <li>\nArriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel</li> <li>\nFriday Funday Socials - One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li> </ul>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"GBP 45,718.00 - 48,710.00 per year;GBP 8,000.00","publishDate":"2025-04-18T02:01:23.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-01T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/dac4309d-34b8-41d0-92a5-9721846c72cd.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"5a540e01-26db-4430-a07c-8a739cf7eae9","title":"Occupational Therapist - ASC","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Arndale House","locationType":3,"description":"About the job Salary: £37,938 - £40,476 a year pro rata plus £963 essential car user allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Fixed Term for 2 years This position is available as a secondment opportunity for 2 years. If you are a permanent LBC employee, you must have written approval (an email will suffice) from your manager prior to applying and a copy will need to be submitted with your application. Please note: we will not be able to proceed with your application form without your manager's permission. We are looking for Occupational Therapists to join our supportive and growing team in Adult Social Care where you will be working to promote the independence, inclusion and well-being of all adults with social care needs. You will be working in a Strengths Based way enabling people to: • Have dignity, choice and control in their lives • Live safe, healthy and fulfilled lives • Have an active role in a stronger and prosperous community • Identify the support they need in order to achieve the goals and outcomes that are important to them. This role will involve working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team to promote the independence of adults and older people in our diverse community. Using a strengths based approach, the emphasis is on promoting enablement and reablement to empower people to live as independently as they can for as long as they can. You will complete a variety of assessments and interventions to overcome occupational barriers using new techniques and technologies, moving and handling skills, specialist equipment, and environmental adaptations. Please note this role does not attract sponsorship. About you We are looking for someone who will be self-motivated, positive, flexible and innovative. You will need to be able to work collaboratively and promote the benefits of working as one multi-disciplinary team across health and social care. You'll need to be organised and be able to make professional judgements while working with a variety of complex and challenging cases. Applicants for this public-facing post will need to demonstrate excellent communication skills, maintain quality records and write clear, concise reports. You'll have the opportunity to develop your existing knowledge of the legislation and regulations governing Social Care, Housing, and Health & Safety, and how to interpret this in a modern context including personalisation, eligibility criteria, safeguarding and mental capacity. As a qualified Occupational Therapist you will hold professional registration, and have experience in health and social care and as well as experience of partnership and inter-agency working. If you think you could become an asset to the team, then please do not hesitate to get in touch. We look forward to receiving your application. About us Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision- that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents. The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision? Application process Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person's criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority. Additional information We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:<ul> <li>\nFrom 25to 32days' annual leave: linked to length of service and grade</li> <li>\nBuying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li> <li>\nCareer Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li> <li>\nPension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li> <li>\nGenerous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li> <li>\nEmployee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li> <li>\nWork/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. 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Assistant Support Worker - Lord Alexander House

Hightown Housing Association

£12.24 Per Hour

Hemel Hempstead (On-Site)

Posted 3 hours ago

Support Worker - Lord Alexander House

Hightown Housing Association

£13.26 Per Hour

Hemel Hempstead (On-Site)

Posted 4 hours ago

Senior Practitioner - MASH

Luton Borough Council

GBP 41,511.00 - 44,711.00 per year;GBP 8,000.00

Town Hall (On-Site)

Posted 11 hours ago

Youth Support Worker - Oysterfields

Hightown Housing Association

£25857 Per Annum

St Albans (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Closing in 6 days

Deputy Team Manager - Leaving Care Team

Luton Borough Council

GBP 45,718.00 - 48,710.00 per year;GBP 8,000.00

Town hall extension (On-Site)

Posted 7 days ago

Closing in 3 days

Occupational Therapist - ASC

Luton Borough Council

GBP 37,938.00 - 40,476.00 per year;GBP 8,000.00

Arndale House (On-Site)

Posted 10 days ago

Closing in 2 days

Head of Service for Family Help

Luton Borough Council

GBP 67,406.00 - 74,667.00 per year;GBP 8,000.00

Luton Town Hall Extension (On-Site)

Posted 16 days ago

Support Worker - Fletcher Way

Hightown Housing Association

£13.26 Per Hour

Hemel Hempstead (On-Site)

Posted 18 days ago

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8 Social Care job vacancies in Luton

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Assistant Support Worker - Lord Alexander House

Support Worker - Lord Alexander House

Senior Practitioner - MASH

Youth Support Worker - Oysterfields

Deputy Team Manager - Leaving Care Team

Occupational Therapist - ASC

Head of Service for Family Help

Support Worker - Fletcher Way

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Social Care job vacancies in Luton