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Support Worker - Trinity Court FlatsWe currently have an opportunity for a full time (37.5 hours per week) Support Worker at our scheme, Trinity Court Flats, in Aylesbury. We provide supported housing for people with learning disabilities, and each resident has their own flat with 24-hour support on site.As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in helping people live independently and with dignity. As part of the role, you will:<ul>
<li>Assess needs and develop personalised support plans</li>
<li>Promote independence through life skills such as cooking, cleaning, and budgeting</li>
<li>Assist with administering medication</li>
<li>Provide personal care with sensitivity and respect</li>
<li>Follow and contribute to risk assessments and management plans</li>
</ul><ul><li>Induct and assist in the mentoring of new staff</li></ul><ul><li>Support aspirations and help individuals achieve their goals</li></ul>You’ll be part of a friendly, supportive team that values collaboration and compassion.About you:We are looking for someone with experience in the care or support sector, who brings a can-do attitude and a genuine desire to help others thrive.You will also need to:<ul>
<li>Communicate effectively and adapt to different needs and preferences</li>
<li>Be flexible and reliable, able to work shifts including weekends and bank holidays</li>
<li>Work well as part of a team and independently</li>
<li>Be committed to equality, diversity, and person-centred care</li>
</ul>We will support your development with a structured induction, comprehensive training, and the opportunity to gain an accredited vocational qualification.Hightown Benefits:<ul>
<li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li>
<li>£25,857 pa for a 37.5 hour a week contract (£13.26 per hour)</li>
<li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li>
<li>Mileage paid for car usage</li>
<li>Fully paid DBS</li>
<li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li>
<li>Monthly attendance bonus and annual salary and cost of living review</li>
<li>Ongoing professional development and training to help you deliver outstanding support</li>
<li>Employee assistance helpline</li>
</ul>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.We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer.

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Assistant Support Worker - Cressex Road We currently have a part time (30 hours) Assistant Support Worker position at our supported housing scheme, Cressex Road, in High Wycombe.This a shared supported living house, home to six people aged between 34 and 91 years of age who each have their own en-suite room. The service users attend a range of day services and community opportunities 3 to 5 days a week.What You will Do:As an Assistant Support Worker, you will play a vital role in helping individuals live as independently as possible. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:<ul>
<li>Supporting with personal care in a dignified and respectful way</li>
<li>Aid with the daily administration of medication</li>
<li>Encouraging life skills such as cooking, cleaning, shopping, and budgeting</li>
<li>Organise trips to local amenities</li>
<li>Promoting independence and helping residents achieve their personal goals</li>
</ul>As an Assistant Support Worker you will;<ul>
<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>
<li>Provide personal care but your role will also involve promoting life skills such as shopping, managing budgets and supporting with domestic tasks such as cooking and cleaning.</li>
<li>Build long lasting support relationships with people who will benefit from you "being the difference".</li>
<li>Follow agreed support plans and risk assessments to ensure that we are providing a service that meets each individual’s needs.</li>
</ul>No Experience? No Problem - We’ll Support You Every Step of the WayYou don’t need previous experience in the care sector to thrive with us. We offer astructured induction, comprehensive training, and ongoing on-the-job support to help you succeed and grow in your role. You’ll also have the chance to gain an accredited vocational qualification, opening doors to further opportunities within Hightown’s wider care and support network.We’re looking for compassionate, proactive individuals who genuinely care about others and bring a common-sense, can-do attitude to everything they do. If you're driven by the desire to make a real difference in people’s lives, we want to hear from you. You’ll need to be able to understand and respond to the needs and wishes of vulnerable adults, using a variety of communication methods tailored to everyone.Hightown Benefits:<ul>
<li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year (pro rata), including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li>
<li>£19,656 pa for a 30 hour a week contract (£12.60 per hour)</li>
<li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li>
<li>Mileage paid for car usage</li>
<li>Fully paid DBS</li>
<li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li>
<li>Monthly attendance bonus and annual salary and cost of living review</li>
<li>Ongoing professional development and training to help you deliver outstanding support</li>
<li>Employee assistance helpline</li>
</ul>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.We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer.

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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.Job Title: Assistant Locality Manager Starting Salary: £33,366 progressing to £36,124 Hours: Full time and part time positions available Location: Hertfordshire Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Adult Care ServicesLocations:Hoddesdon - East Herts Day Service - 22.5 hours per week Ware - East Herts Day Service - 22.5 hours per week<h4>About the team</h4>Day Services operate Monday – Friday, our teams provide bespoke support and enable people to access opportunities to take part in a range of activities focussed on people’s own strengths, personal goals and choices, which can include but are not limited to activities such as gardening, arts and craft, swimming, daily living skills and community activities.Our aim is to promote wellbeing by supporting the development of new skills and experiences, maintaining current skills and valuing relationships. We follow Hertfordshire County Council’s Connected Lives model of social care.Who we work withWe support adults with physical/and or learning disabilities, older people and people with mental health conditions or dementia. Some of the people who use our service may require assistance to access advice, guidance, or emotional support. Some would like a structured routine, whilst others need physical support with a majority of tasks, others need Positive Behavioural Support to help them manage how they respond to daily events. You will need to provide this agreed level of support once you have received training.<h4>About the role</h4>You will work in our buildings and in local communities across Hertfordshire to:<ul><li>Support the Day Service Locality and Deputy Locality Manager in the responsibility for the quality of day services through effective management and monitoring of service delivery. Ensuring internal quality processes are in place and working effectively.</li><li>Lead and support the team, delegate duties, act as Duty Manager as required i.e., respond to routine queries from the team, families / carers and professionals</li><li>Provide day-to-day leadership of the service, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of staff and individuals who attend the service.</li><li>Promote a positive culture within the team, valuing diversity and ensuring staff demonstrate Hertfordshire County Council’s Values and Behaviours</li><li>Actively encourage and engage in co-production</li><li>Provide formal staff supervision and support including contributing to the performance and development process</li><li>Follow Hertfordshire County Council safeguarding policy and procedures to protect and safeguard everyone we work with</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Health and Social Care RQF Level 4 or the ability to meet requirement to complete RQF Level 4 (if not already held)</li><li>A minimum of 1 year experience working in a social care or related setting (e.g., education or health)</li><li>A good standard of numeracy, literacy and IT skills</li></ul>This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC9 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careThis is an ongoing advert, applications will be considered as and when candidates applyInterview Date: TBCBenefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Assistant Locality Manager

Job Title: SEND EHCP Casework Team Lead Location: Covering West Hertfordshire with a main base in our Apsley office Starting salary: £41,511 to £45,718 per annum Contract: Permanent, 37 hours per week What does the role involve? We've got opportunities for SEND Casework Team Leaders within our School Age Reviews Team.You'll be overseeing EHC Coordinators, who are responsible for Education, Health, and Care Annual Reviews, for school age children. The team focuses on coordinating professionals across education, health and care and coproducing plans and provision with families of school age children.You’ll support your team to coproduce Education Health and Care plans in a person-centred way, maintaining excellent communication and quality standards. You’ll keep an eye on the data and performance of the team, ensuring that we meet our statutory timescales.You’ll provide line management and supervision to the team, ensuring that every member of the team delivers our statutory SEND obligations and works to achieve the overall service targets and development plan. You’ll support ongoing professional development, including induction, delivering training, and performance management processes for your team.You will strive to maintain, develop and improve professional, supportive working relationships with education settings and parents in relation to EHC assessments and plans.We are looking for you to have: <ul><li>Comprehensive up to date knowledge and experience of the Children and Families Act 2014, SEND Code of Practice and SEND Regulations 2014.</li><li>Experience of managing staff and delivering excellent service outcomes in a previous role is strongly desirable</li><li>Current driving license and access to a car to be able to travel to a range of work bases and schools and this role does require you to be in one of our offices regularly and some countywide travel.</li><li>Educated to degree level or have significant experience of a range of work within education.</li><li>Experience of working well under pressure and being extremely well organised</li></ul>If you have an unrelenting drive to ensure excellent outcomes for children with special educational needs and disabilities, and you can motivate and manage a team to achieve this – this may be your perfect role!InterviewsThere will be two stages of the interview process.The first interview will be on Wednesday July 23rd (online via MS Teams). Should you be successful in passing the first stage, the second interview will be on Wednesday July 30th in person in Apsley office.Please ensure you are available for both dates.For an informal conversation please contact <a href="mailto:Rupinder.ahluwalia@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Rupinder.ahluwalia@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>This job role is level 11 - Please locate the job profile via: Job profiles - Health and social careBenefits of working for us <h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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C&amp;SH Scheme Manager - Culverton CourtAbout the roleAre you passionate about making a difference and thrive in dynamic environments? Join us as an experienced Scheme Manager to review support plans, supervise staff, manage change, and bring creative ideas to enhance our service.Culverton Court is a property consisting of 24 purpose-built one-bedroom flats. The scheme was purpose-built to provide support for individuals living with a mental illness. It is located in the small town of Princes Risborough in Buckinghamshire, which provides access to many community opportunities for the people we support in order to develop individual personal goals. With the support of the staff that are located onsite 24/7, a plan is created considering a trauma-informed and psychologically informed environment (PIE).These are exciting times to join Hightown, with the imminent rollout of a new support plan and assessment tool (Nourish). As the Scheme Manager, you will be expected to lead with a positive approach to introduce change. Ideally, you will have experience of working in mental ill health and have a good understanding of best current practice and approaches. You will be flexible to ensure that a person-centred approach is offered that meets the needs of the individual rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.The Scheme has been rated as Excellent by PAMMs inspectors over a long period, and it will take a special leader to work alongside the experienced staff team to continue and expand on this performance.Experience of a multi-agency approach and joint working with other professionals to achieve the best outcomes is important. This includes the ability to challenge decisions that you do not agree with and suggest alternative solutions in a professional way. Knowledge of supporting individuals with autism, personality disorders, schizophrenia, and a wide range of clinical diagnoses without judgment would be beneficial, but full training will be provided.You will be responsible for managing the scheme rota and budgets and recruitment and induction of new staff.This role may also require managerial shifts covering the weekend where necessary to ensure full and consistent cover of all shifts.It is essential that you have a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.We are keen to recruit an individual who shares and demonstrates our values, which are:<ul>
<li>Putting our residents and service users first</li>
<li>Treating people with respect, promoting independence and choice</li>
<li>Developing passionate and committed teams</li>
<li>Being cost effective without compromising standards or safety</li>
</ul>The benefitsIn return for your hard work and commitment, we offer a considerable benefits package which includes:<ul>
<li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li>
<li>£33,054 pa for a 37.5 hour week</li>
<li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li>
<li>Monthly attendance bonus on top of your basic salary</li>
<li>Annual salary and cost of living review</li>
<li>Commitment to health and wellbeing with the Five Ways to Wellbeing</li>
<li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li>
<li>Refer-a-friend scheme: Earn a £130 bonus for each friend you refer to work for us</li>
<li>Friendly and supportive team environment</li>
<li>Employee assistance helpline</li>
<li>Mileage paid for car usage</li>
<li>Fully paid DBS</li>
</ul>Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS and references.We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer

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About the RoleWe currently have opportunities for full time (37.5 hours per week) and part time (15 &amp; 22.5 &amp; 30 hours per week) Care Assistants to work within our registered care home, Litslade Farm (in Newton Longville), where we support people with learning disabilities.Working as part of a dedicated team, you’ll support service users with their day to day needs to enable individuals to lead independent and fulfilling lives. This will involve assisting individuals with:<ul>
<li>personal care needs</li>
<li>mealtimes and social activities</li>
<li>attending appointments and maintaining their health and well-being</li>
<li>promoting skills and involvement including shopping and domestic tasks such as cooking and cleaning</li>
<li>support in any other areas of their daily living.</li>
</ul>As a care assistant, you’ll follow agreed support plans and risk assessments to ensure that we are providing a highly effective service that meets each individual`s needs, supports their aspirations and maximises their independence.About YouYou`ll be a caring and enthusiastic individual with a `can-do` attitude, who is driven by the desire to make a difference and have the ability to recognise and understanding the needs of vulnerable adults with learning disabilities. Desired qualities will include:<ul>
<li>Effective communicator using different methods according to the complex needs of those in your care.</li>
<li>Previous experience as a care assistant is desirable but not essential.</li>
<li>Ability to work shifts as part of a rota system, including some weekend and bank holiday working</li>
<li>Teamwork and flexibility are key to the success of the services we provide, as is a clear commitment to equality and diversity</li>
</ul>You will need to have a full UK driving licence for the role.About UsHightown is a charitable housing association operating principally in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire. 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.BenefitsIn return for your hard work and commitment, we offer a benefits package which includes:<ul>
<li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li>
<li>£12.60 per hour</li>
<li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li>
<li>Monthly attendance bonus on top of your basic salary</li>
<li>Annual salary and cost of living review</li>
<li>Commitment to health and wellbeing with the Five Ways to Wellbeing</li>
<li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li>
<li>Employee assistance helpline</li>
<li>Mileage paid for car usage</li>
<li>Fully paid DBS</li>
</ul>If you are interested in joining our friendly team, please download the job description and click apply below.Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference and medical checks.We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer.

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About the RoleWe currently have opportunities for part time (15 &amp; 22.5 hours per week) Care Assistants to work within our registered care homes, The Crossings (in Wendover) and Oakmead (in Weston Turville), where we support people with learning and physical disabilities.Working as part of a dedicated team, you`ll support service users with their day to day needs to enable individuals to lead independent and fulfilling lives. This will involve assisting individuals with:<ul>
<li>personal care needs</li>
<li>mealtimes and social activities</li>
<li>day trips out</li>
<li>attending appointments and maintaining their health and well-being</li>
<li>promoting skills and involvement including shopping and domestic tasks such as cooking and cleaning</li>
<li>support in any other areas of their daily living.</li>
</ul>As a care assistant, you`ll follow agreed support plans and risk assessments to ensure that we are providing a highly effective service that meets each individual`s needs, supports their aspirations and maximises their independence.About YouYou`ll be a caring and enthusiastic individual with a `can-do` attitude, who is driven by the desire to make a difference and have the ability to recognise and understanding the needs of vulnerable adults with learning disabilities. Desired qualities will include:<ul>
<li>Effective communicator using different methods according to the complex needs of those in your care.</li>
<li>Previous experience as a care assistant is desirable but not essential.</li>
<li>Ability to work shifts as part of a rota system, including some weekend and bank holiday working</li>
<li>Teamwork and flexibility are key to the success of the services we provide, as is a clear commitment to equality and diversity</li>
</ul>About UsHightown is a charitable housing association operating principally in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire. 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.BenefitsIn return for your hard work and commitment, we offer a benefits package which includes:<ul>
<li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li>
<li>£12.60 per hour</li>
<li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li>
<li>Monthly attendance bonus on top of your basic salary</li>
<li>Annual salary and cost of living review</li>
<li>Commitment to health and wellbeing with the Five Ways to Wellbeing</li>
<li>Ongoing professional development and support to deliver outstanding support</li>
<li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li>
<li>Employee assistance helpline</li>
<li>Mileage paid for car usage</li>
<li>Fully paid DBS</li>
</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.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 Employer.We are a Disability Confident Employer.

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Care Assistant - Old Barn This is an exciting opportunity to join our team atOld Barn, a registered care home in Gawcott, near Buckingham. As a Care Assistant, you'll make a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents, helping them achieve independence and live with dignity.We offer round-the-clock care and support for four adults with moderate to severe learning disabilities, autism, and some physical disabilities. Our mission is to empower our residents to live their best lives by assisting them with every aspect of daily living. This includes organising and supporting outings, managing finances, attending appointments, administering medication, and ensuring a healthy and safe environment.About the roleYou will be working as part of a dedicated team to empower our service users to lead the life they want. You will assist individuals with:<ul>
<li>Mealtimes and social activities including music and art therapy</li>
<li>Attending appointments and maintaining their health and wellbeing</li>
<li>Promoting skills and involvement including shopping and domestic tasks such as cooking can cleaning</li>
<li>Personal care needs</li>
</ul>Sleep ins will be required.About YouYou`ll be a caring and enthusiastic individual with a `can-do` attitude, who is driven by the desire to make a difference and have the ability to recognise and understanding the needs of vulnerable adults with learning disabilities. Desired qualities will include:<ul>
<li>Effective communicator using different methods according to the complex needs of those in your care.</li>
<li>Previous experience as a care assistant is desirable but not essential.</li>
<li>Ability to work shifts as part of a rota system, including some weekend and bank holiday working</li>
<li>Teamwork and flexibility are key to the success of the services we provide, as is a clear commitment to equality and diversity</li>
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Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work</li>
</ul>We will support your development with a structured induction, comprehensive training, and the opportunity to gain an accredited vocational qualification.Hightown Benefits:<ul>
<li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li>
<li>£12.60 per hour</li>
<li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li>
<li>Mileage paid for car usage</li>
<li>Fully paid DBS</li>
<li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li>
<li>Monthly attendance bonus and annual salary and cost of living review</li>
<li>Ongoing professional development and training to help you deliver outstanding support</li>
<li>Employee assistance helpline</li>
</ul>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.We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer..

Job Title: Performance Manager Starting Salary: £46,731 progressing to £51,802 per annum (pro rata for part time) – pay award pending Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Team office base; Farnham House, Stevenage with travel required in and around Hertfordshire. Contract Type: Fixed Term/Secondment for 12 months (until August/Sept 2026) potential to extend - funding dependent. Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>Hertfordshire County Council has a strong performance culture with an Outstanding Ofsted rating for Children’s Social Care.The team has led on benchmarking and analysis for the East of England for over 10 years and are now expanding this to cover data relating to children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND).We are an experienced and supportive team who are committed to continuous improvement and development.<h4>About the role</h4>The role will focus on supporting the implementation and delivery of a regional performance framework for SEND &amp; Alternative Provision (AP) and also ensuring the region is represented at a national level.This role will see you:<ul><li>Develop data collection expertise and experience within the region. Use this expertise to identify issues in the collection of SEND and AP data including the sharing of SEND and AP data across different agencies and institutions in the region. Work towards resolving those issues where possible.</li><li>Develop analytical expertise and experience within the region. Use this expertise to identify trends, outliers and policy issues both quantitatively and qualitatively within local and regional SEND and AP data.</li><li>Directly support senior regional leaders to drive improvement and work collaboratively with the Children’s Improvement Board (CIB) to improve oversight of the regions SEND system.</li><li>Collaborate with the Department for Education to support the development and improvement of SEND data. Highlight any issues that are identified in collecting, reporting and analysis of SEND and AP data in the region.</li><li>Deliver regular data presentations and analysis to strategic leaders across the region.</li><li>Monitor action plans relating to performance across the region.</li><li>Attend and key national meetings relating to SEND data development.</li><li>Support the wider regional benchmarking programme within Hertfordshire. &nbsp;</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Experience of undertaking complex data analysis and presenting results to a range of audiences including senior managers.</li><li>Knowledge of local government, in particular knowledge of the legislative and policy drivers behind the work of Children’s Services.</li><li>In depth knowledge of key performance indicators and frameworks used within Children’s Services including SEND.</li><li>Experience of meeting and workshop management e.g. planning the agenda and process, facilitation.</li><li>Experience of influencing senior managers and managing change.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to recognise and respond appropriately to situations requiring tactful or diplomatic handling at all levels of the organisation.</li><li>Team development; support and motivate colleagues to drive forward improvement in the team.</li><li>Business focus; ability to operate in sensitive political environments.</li><li>Analytical skills; ability to interpret, summarise and draw conclusions from complex data. Knowledge of key analytical techniques.</li><li>Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.</li><li>Evidence of personal impact and professional competence</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Corporate Services, level CORP12 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Corporate servicesThis role will be an excellent opportunity to raise your profile delivering on projects of national importance and to gain experience working with senior management both locally and regionally. The legacy of this work will be felt for years to come and will further help establish Hertfordshire as a centre for excellence in developing and improving Children’s Services.To hear more about this opportunity please contact:David Butcher (up until 7th July); <a href="mailto:david.butcher@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">david.butcher@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>Paul Dryden (from 7th July); <a href="mailto:paul.dryden@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">paul.dryden@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;Interview Date: 23rd - 25th July - TBCBenefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. Secondment This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the&nbsp;Secondment Form&nbsp;as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Support Worker - Trinity Court FlatsWe currently have an opportunity for a full time (37.5 hours per week) Support Worker at our scheme, Trinity Court Flats, in Aylesbury. We provide supported housing for people with learning disabilities, and each resident has their own flat with 24-hour support on site.As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in helping people live independently and with dignity. As part of the role, you will:<ul>
<li>Assess needs and develop personalised support plans</li>
<li>Promote independencethrough life skills such as cooking, cleaning, and budgeting</li>
<li>Assist with administering medication</li>
<li>Provide personal care with sensitivity and respect</li>
<li>Follow and contribute to risk assessments and management plans</li>
</ul><ul><li>Induct and assist in the mentoring of new staff </li></ul><ul><li>Support aspirations and help individuals achieve their goals</li></ul>You’ll be part of a friendly, supportive team that values collaboration and compassion.About you:We are looking for someone with experience in the care or support sector, who brings a can-do attitude and a genuine desire to help others thrive.You will also need to:<ul>
<li>Communicate effectively and adapt to different needs and preferences</li>
<li>Be flexible and reliable, able to work shifts including weekends and bank holidays</li>
<li>Work well as part of a team and independently</li>
<li>Be committed to equality, diversity, and person-centred care</li>
</ul>We will support your development with a structured induction, comprehensive training, and the opportunity to gain an accredited vocational qualification.Hightown Benefits:<ul>
<li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li>
<li>£25,857 pa for a 37.5 hour a week contract (£13.26 per hour)</li>
<li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li>
<li>Mileage paid for car usage</li>
<li>Fully paid DBS</li>
<li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li>
<li>Monthly attendance bonus and annual salary and cost of living review</li>
<li>Ongoing professional development and training to help you deliver outstanding support</li>
<li>Employee assistance helpline</li>
</ul>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.We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer.

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