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About us at Hounslow
We’d love you to join us at the London Borough of Hounslow! Our people are deeply committed to providing excellent services to our residents, doing all we can to make lives as good as they can be.
We are an outstanding council, serving an outstanding borough. With brilliant, visionary leadership, a dynamic Cabinet and a can-do culture, we’ve built strong partnerships which have transformed how we serve one of London’s most diverse boroughs. Hounslow is the world in one place and full of potential. We are stepping up for our residents like never before.
About our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We live by five core values: Lead with Heart, Do New, Pass on the Power, Harness the Mix and Be a Rock. All our work has equality, diversity and inclusion at its very heart, best articulated in “Harness the Mix”. It's about breaking down barriers between our parts and people and unlocking the problem-solving power of our amazing mix of minds. We serve a diverse community; we have a diverse workforce, and we are committed to being an inclusive employer.
We work hard to create representation across our workforce and leadership community, we have a thriving employee network groups and our learning and development programmes help us lead, model, and breathe ways of working that eliminate inequality, inequity, injustice and bias.
As part of this and under our commitments as a Disability Confident Employer, we make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates. There’s space for you to tell us what you need within our application form.
Our Benefits
If you join us, you’ll have access to a range of employee benefits. Read more about these <a href="https://www.hounslow.gov.uk/info/20037/working_for_the_council/1928/key_benefits" target="_blank">here.</a>
About The Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Rough Sleeping Team within our Homelessness, Independence and Preventative Services. A team committed to reducing and preventing rough sleeping through a collaborative approach across housing, health, and social care. You will carry out proactive and assertive outreach and inreach work to reduce the incidence of rough sleeping in the borough, with the ultimate aim of ensuring that no one has to sleep rough in Hounslow.
About The Team You’ll Be Working In
This is an exciting and busy role that is at the centre of the Councils response to homelessness. The service is developing and progressing our agenda to reduce the use of temporary accommodation and achieve more upstream prevention outcomes.
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<li>You will carry out proactive and assertive outreach, completing detailed holistic assessments.</li>
<li>You will be responsible for timely and accurate advice and support with the ultimate goal of having no-one sleeping rough in Hounslow. You will carry a caseload of clients with complex needs living on the streets and in a variety of accommodation settings.</li>
<li>You will work collaboratively with your colleagues and partner agencies to ensure that rough sleepers get the very best service and opportunities to support them off the streets into accommodation and not return to a street-based lifestyle.</li>
<li>Think creatively and take action to support those on the streets into bespoke accommodation options, including reconnection to areas outside Hounslow.</li>
<li>Develop, monitor and review personalised plans to achieve successful housing, health and social care preventative outcomes.</li>
<li>Proactively engage with and support those at risk of rough sleeping, preventing a return to the streets.</li>
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About You
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<li>You have extensive knowledge and experience of the Housing Act 1996 (as amended) and the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017.</li>
<li>You have a good knowledge of the issues facing those sleeping rough alongside the challenges of persuading rough sleepers to accept offers of accommodation.</li>
<li>You have an excellent understanding of homelessness in the Borough and the council’s statutory duties in relation to homelessness, but you work creatively to implement bespoke solutions to achieve the ultimate goal of having no-one sleeping rough in Hounslow.</li>
<li>You have experience of multi-disciplinary working involving complex and diverse client groups and an understanding of complex legislative frameworks including homelessness, social care, mental health, immigration and welfare benefits.</li>
<li>You have great communication skills to engage effectively with a broad range of people to influence, negotiate and persuade.</li>
<li>You can quickly build trusting relationships with complex individuals in a detached street based and community environment.</li>
<li>You will be carrying out shift work including early mornings, late nights, weekends and Bank Holidays, always seeking to provide the highest levels of customer service to make the team the best it can be.</li>
<li>You have relevant work-based experience and engage in continuous professional development.</li>
<li>You are passionate about supporting vulnerable people to rebuild their lives and move away from street homelessness.</li>
<li>You have experience working with people facing multiple disadvantage and understand the importance of flexible, creative, and trauma-informed approaches.</li>
<li>You are looking to join a forward-thinking and progressive housing department that values innovation and collaboration.</li>
<li>You are confident working in fast-paced environments, juggling competing demands, and staying focused on delivering positive outcomes.</li>
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Qualifications:
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<li>You bring relevant work-based experience and are committed to ongoing professional development.</li>
<li>You are able to travel independently across the Borough and hold a full UK driving licence.</li>
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Essential for The Role:
·&nbsp; &nbsp;You will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
If the points above resonate with you, we would like to hear from you.
Read more about the work you’ll be doing in the Role Profile.
When Interviews Will Be Held And Who To Contact
The key information you need about the role should be in the role profile, but if you have any further questions about the role, please contact:
Email: <a href="mailto:Pauline.Jones@hounslow.gov.uk" target="_blank">Pauline.Jones@hounslow.gov.uk</a>
To apply for this role, please click on the apply link above.
Interviews for this job will be held during July 2025.
Closing date is 17th July 2025

London Borough of Hounslow

Rough Sleeper Outreach and Sustainment Officer

Job DescriptionOrganisation: London Borough of Waltham ForestSalary:&nbsp;PO7 £55,620 - £58,692Contract Type: Full time Permanent &nbsp;Working hours per week:&nbsp;36Application Deadline: 18/07/2025Proposed Interview Date(s): W/C 21/07/2025&nbsp; &nbsp;Reference: 1816About Us:&nbsp;Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work.&nbsp;We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents.&nbsp;London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href="https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard" target="_blank">Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard</a>&nbsp;employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment.&nbsp;About the role:&nbsp;This role is that of a Children's Centre at Leyton Green Road and you are required to strategically manage, develop, organise and control a professional service area ensuring the delivery of the service meets all Council, professional and legislative requirements.<a href="https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/govRoleProfiles/Centre%20Manager%201816.pdf" target="_blank">&lt;&lt; Click here to download the Role Profile &lt;&lt;&nbsp;</a>Key Responsibilities:&nbsp;Plan and ensure service delivery within a diverse environment. Control activities within the service area and ensure professional standards are delivered.Advise Senior Managers, Members and others on issues relevant to the service area. Provide professional challenge and advice to colleagues, managers and partner organisations.Lead, motivate and develop staff to create and maintain a highly competent and participative workforce.Identify, secure, deploy and manage the resources necessary for the professional service area to meet/exceed its objectives.Prepare and present a full range of reports (both standard and non-standard) covering area of responsibility.Ensure the successful implementation of health and safety legislation, policies and practices.Act in accordance with all policies and procedures which apply to the job and understand the reasons for this.Ensure that the unit achieves compliance with its statement of Purpose (SoP) relating to OfstedEnsure&nbsp;that&nbsp;the&nbsp;children&nbsp;and&nbsp;young people&nbsp;placed&nbsp;at&nbsp;the&nbsp;home&nbsp;receive the&nbsp;appropriate&nbsp;supportFulfil all duties and responsibilities of a responsibilities of a Registered Manager as required by the Children’s Home RegulationsContribute &nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;strategic &nbsp;planning&nbsp; and development&nbsp; of&nbsp; services&nbsp; for children with disabilities and complex needsRegularly &nbsp;and &nbsp;frequently &nbsp;seek &nbsp;the&nbsp; &nbsp;views&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;of&nbsp; &nbsp;service&nbsp; &nbsp;users,&nbsp; parent/ carers, social workers and staff employed at the Centre&nbsp;Experience &amp; SkillsSubstantial&nbsp;relevant&nbsp;experience&nbsp;of&nbsp;managing&nbsp;specialist&nbsp;residential/respite&nbsp;services&nbsp;which&nbsp;support&nbsp;service&nbsp;delivery&nbsp;for&nbsp;children&nbsp;and&nbsp;young&nbsp;people&nbsp;with&nbsp;disabilities&nbsp;and&nbsp;complex/challenging behaviour.Experience&nbsp;of working&nbsp;with&nbsp;children&nbsp;with&nbsp;disabilities&nbsp;and&nbsp;their&nbsp;families&nbsp;with&nbsp;increasingly&nbsp;complex&nbsp;needs.Good&nbsp;knowledge&nbsp;of&nbsp;legislation, &nbsp;processes, &nbsp;procedures&nbsp;and&nbsp;issues&nbsp;relating&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;client&nbsp;groupAbility&nbsp;to&nbsp;carry&nbsp;out&nbsp;client&nbsp;risk&nbsp;assessments&nbsp;to&nbsp;identify&nbsp;eligibility&nbsp;for&nbsp;service&nbsp;provision&nbsp;and/or&nbsp;risk&nbsp;of&nbsp;harm.Ability&nbsp;to&nbsp;advise&nbsp;and&nbsp;guide&nbsp;clients&nbsp;to&nbsp;encourage&nbsp;development&nbsp;and&nbsp;to&nbsp;access&nbsp;services&nbsp;to&nbsp;which&nbsp;they&nbsp;are&nbsp;entitleAbility&nbsp;to&nbsp;communicate&nbsp;one&nbsp;to&nbsp;one&nbsp;and&nbsp;with&nbsp;specific&nbsp;client&nbsp;groups&nbsp;(in&nbsp;an&nbsp;appropriate&nbsp;format).Experience&nbsp;of&nbsp;being&nbsp;accountable&nbsp;for&nbsp;the&nbsp;managing&nbsp;performance&nbsp;of&nbsp;people&nbsp;and&nbsp;management&nbsp;systemsExtensive&nbsp;experience&nbsp;of&nbsp;managing&nbsp;change&nbsp;effectively&nbsp;across&nbsp;a&nbsp;service&nbsp;areaThe&nbsp;ability&nbsp;to&nbsp;understand&nbsp;and&nbsp;deliver&nbsp;successful&nbsp;relationship&nbsp;management&nbsp;to&nbsp;maintain&nbsp;effective&nbsp;working&nbsp;relationshipsSubstantial&nbsp;experience&nbsp;of&nbsp;managing&nbsp;significant&nbsp;budgets&nbsp;and&nbsp;resourcesExcellent&nbsp;time&nbsp;management&nbsp;skills&nbsp;to&nbsp;manage&nbsp;a&nbsp;complex&nbsp;workload&nbsp;prioritise and&nbsp;set&nbsp;deadlines&nbsp;and cope with conflicting changing demandsAuthority&nbsp;and&nbsp;credibility&nbsp;to&nbsp;build&nbsp;relationships&nbsp;influence&nbsp;and&nbsp;engage&nbsp;successfully&nbsp;with&nbsp;colleagues,&nbsp;partners &nbsp;and &nbsp;clients&nbsp;at&nbsp;all&nbsp;levels&nbsp;in&nbsp;complex&nbsp;or&nbsp;sensitive&nbsp;situations.ICT skills&nbsp;including&nbsp;use&nbsp;of&nbsp;Microsoft&nbsp;applicationsQualifications and Requirements:&nbsp;Education to degree levelRegistered&nbsp;Managers&nbsp;Award&nbsp;--&nbsp;essentialNVQ&nbsp;Level&nbsp;5&nbsp;or&nbsp;equivalent&nbsp;--&nbsp;minimum&nbsp;level&nbsp;of&nbsp;qualificationDBS&nbsp;Clearance&nbsp;enhanced levelTerms and conditions:&nbsp;The below terms and conditions apply to this role:&nbsp;Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks;&nbsp;Satisfactory declaration of interest;&nbsp;This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults;&nbsp;Satisfactory DBS check;&nbsp;Continued professional body registration;&nbsp;As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English.&nbsp;How to Apply:&nbsp;Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the ‘Apply’ button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy.&nbsp;We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.&nbsp;&nbsp;Equal Opportunity Employer:&nbsp;Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value.&nbsp;To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy.&nbsp;We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview.&nbsp;For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us" target="_blank">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>.&nbsp;Contact Information:&nbsp;If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Roberta OnyeKwelu,Head of Service at <a href="mailto:Roberta.OnyeKwelu@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">Roberta.OnyeKwelu@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;The Council’s preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> so we can arrange an alternative application method.&nbsp;Click here for further information on the <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.&nbsp;





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London Borough Of Waltham Forest

Centre Manager

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Female Support Worker - St Barnabas (Supported Living)We are currently recruiting for a full time (37.5 hours) Female Support Worker at our service, St Barnabas Court in Hemel Hempstead. The role is based in Hemel Hempstead with some travel to locations in St Albans.St Barnabas provides supported living homes for people with learning disabilities. We have 8 supported living homes for people with 24-hour support on site provided. We also provide outreach support for people with learning disabilities in the community.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>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>This role also includes one shift per week of completing a sleep in.</li>
<li>Work well as part of a team and independently</li>
<li>Be committed to equality, diversity, and person-centred care</li>
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Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work which includes business insurance</li>
</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)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 </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.

Hightown Housing Association

Female Support Worker

Job Title: SEND SfYP EHCP Coordinator Starting Salary: £33,366 pa with the opportunity to progress to £36,124 per annum Location: Stevenage - with travel Hours: 37 per week Contract: PermanentThings are changing in SEND for Hertfordshire County Council. We are making SEND everyone's business.Do you want to make a positive impact and be part of that change? We’re continuing to invest in our statutory SEND workforce.<h4>About the team</h4>EHC coordinators are aligned to one of several functional teams and we have an opportunity for you to specialise in:Services for Young People: responsible for young people age 16 and over with an EHCP: who attend a college (or other further education settings), who are completing an apprenticeship, are in training or a supported internship or who are not in education, employment or training. Also support care leavers age 18 and over with an EHCP.We are looking for an experienced EHC Co-ordinator to lead on our year 11+ Phase Transfer activities for the coming year, to support our Statutory SEND Teams to ensure that young people have a suitable provision named in their EHCP by the 31 March deadline. Successful candidate will need to understand college and other post-16 FE and be able to negotiate with providers.<h4>About the role</h4>The Education Health &amp; Care Coordinator (EHC Coordinator) role is highly process-driven. The role involves managing and processing EHC plans within a complex legal framework to tight timescales. It involves implementing legal requirements as part of a meticulous review of documents, then creating, reviewing and amending plans. Whilst the role does involve communication and ongoing dialogue with practitioners, parents and carers, this is primarily related to statutory processes. The role involves virtually no direct interaction with children or young people.Being an EHC Coordinator, you’ll be delivering casework that coordinates professionals across education, health and care as well as the family, to deliver EHC assessments, plans and reviews to time and high quality, with a focus on improving outcomes for children and young people.​ This includes:<ul><li>Developing the highest standards of achievement and inclusion for children and young people with SEN through effective casework within the policy and budget framework of the Council, ensuring a focus on preparing for adulthood from the earliest ages.​</li><li>Taking responsibility for the preparation of information for parents, children, young people and schools, which provides the right information at the appropriate time, in a simple to use way, which engages partners in understanding what our responsibility is to children, families and schools. ​</li><li>Managing and processing statutory casework within legal and internal timelines ​</li><li>Working collaboratively with professionals across education, health and care services​</li><li>Ensuring effective case management, integrated working practice and successful outcomes for children.​</li><li>Participating in resource decisions, taking the lead where appropriate, for example decision making processes relating to whether or not assessment or plans are written, or whether specialist provision is agreed, ensuring that resource decisions are in line with local authority policies, procedures and eligibility criteria. This could include chairing or attending panel meetings.​</li><li>Participating, as required, in a range of meetings with other professionals and​parents/carers in relation to individual children with complex needs, including representing Children’s Services at annual review, chairing reviews, attending and chairing multi-agency meetings as appropriate.​​</li><li>Contributing to the development of policy, procedures and provision for children with SEN children’s needs, which includes maintaining an up-to-date knowledge relating to SEN casework, changes to national legislation and departmental policies, and supporting induction/training and support to all team members.​​</li><li>Inputting and maintaining accurate and comprehensive database records as required and participate in the Local Authority’s systems for monitoring and quality assurance for children and young people known to the EHC assessment and review team.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Extensive knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and the Children and Families Act 2014</li><li>Experience working with post-16 SEND young people in colleges</li><li>Educated to A level or equivalent</li><li>Ability to negotiate with providers</li><li>Excellent communication skills</li><li>The ability to work to deadlines and under pressure</li><li>High level of literacy to support good case recording and quality EHC plans.</li><li>Hold a current driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Previous experience with casework management</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the&nbsp;Health and Social Care Family, level HSC9&nbsp;job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact Tracy Noble - <a href="mailto:tracy.noble@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">tracy.noble@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Benefits of working for us <h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Hertfordshire County Council

SEND SfYP EHCP Coordinator

Job Title: Advanced Practitioner Hours: 37 Location: Hemel Hempstead Contract Type: Permanent/Fixed term or secondment Directorate: Adult Care ServicesSalary:<ul><li>Older People Team &amp; Connected Lives Gateway Advanced Practitioner: £46,731 progressing to £51,802 pa</li><li>Integrated Discharge Team Advanced Practitioner: £52,082 – £56,245 pa*</li></ul>Are you passionate about making a difference in healthcare?We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Advanced Practitioners to join our teams at Hertfordshire County Council. This is an exceptional opportunity to advance your career while contributing to the health and well-being of our community. With state-of-the-art facilities and a supportive professional environment, we are committed to providing the highest standard of patient care.<h4>About the role</h4>As an Advanced Practitioner, you will lead on peer developmentand practice, supports and supervise staff to develop their skills and knowledge in line with related legislation including The Care Act and Hertfordshire’s Connected Lives principles to contribute to the ongoing development of the service.Advanced Practitioners are responsible for delivering high quality statutory social care including recognising safeguarding, delivering assessment, supervision and care management functions as well as developing innovative, creative community solutions.Advanced Practitioners are pivotal in developing links with the local community through undertaking multi-agency work with partner organisations, providers, professionals, individuals, families, and carers.There is responsibility for ensuring that all statutory health and social care responsibilities are met and delivered to a high standard including safeguarding, assessment, supervision, and care management functions.We are re-energising our adult social care model of Connected Lives approach that has a strong ethos of strength-based working, identifying personal goals and ensuring personal, family and community resources are utilised to achieve positive outcomes for people.<h4>Our teams</h4>Connected Lives Gateway Connections - East We have an opportunity for a Social Work Advanced Practitioner to join our Connected Lives Gateway Service who are the front door to adult social care in Hertfordshire and aims to prevent, reduce and delay need by ensuring people can access a wide range of information, advice and support. We’re making a significant investment in prevention, offering a unique opportunity to shape services that deliver better outcomes for people.This multi-disciplinary team of social workers, occupational therapists and community care officers works flexibly, both from the office and remote locations, to bring together a vast amount of experience and skill in providing initial assessments and tailored information to new people approaching adult social care. You would be working alongside a variety of partners to achieve the best preventative solutions.Older People Team We have vacancies within:<ul><li>Hertsmere Team - Fixed term to January 2026</li></ul>The Older Person Service is a dynamic service that works across the community under the Care Act to safeguard, assess, plan support and review adults and cares with long term health and social care needs. We have a range of teams within Older People services, including locality based teams, both residential and community reviewing teams, crisis intervention and prevention of hospital admission teams, and sensory services. We can offer Hybrid working arrangements, flexible working practices, community engagement and volunteer activities and, as part of our commitment to you, as well as promote your continuous Learning &amp; Development.*Integrated Discharge Team - WestWe have opportunities for a Social Work Advanced Practitioner within the following teams:<ul><li>Watford General Hospital</li><li>Post Hospital Review Team</li></ul>*Integrated Discharge Team Advanced Practitioners currently receives a non-contractual market enhanced payment and a 5% operational payment. Your contracted salary will be £46,731 - £51,802 pa.We provide a 7-day service and currently operate a 1-weekend-in-8 rota across the Hospital Team to improve outcomes for service users. You'll be part of a service-wide rota to provide cover on consecutive Saturdays and Sundays once every eight weeks and will receive days off during the weeks before and after covering weekends.You may be required to visit service users in the community to undertake reviews, so a driving licence would be essential as is the ability to respond to situations quickly and flexibly.Other Advanced Practitioner vacancies may arise in other teams, therefore we encourage you to submit an application if you meet the criteria, to be considered for future vacancies and we will contact you.<h4>About you</h4>You’ll be a qualified social worker or occupational therapist with a minimum of 2 years post qualifying experience. In addition, you will also need the following:&nbsp;Actively undertakes a specialist role i.e. Moving and Handling Practitioner, Practice Educator, Approved Mental Health Practitioner, Best Interest Assessor - or agreement to undertake a specialist role within the first year of the role.You will have extensive knowledge and experience in the field of adult social care, with an emphasis on safeguarding practice and related legislation. You will have the ability to manage competing service priorities and a sound grasp of current legislation, personalisation agenda and meeting the business objectives of the department. Demonstrating management potential, you will have excellent all-round communication and negotiation skills working with the Statutory, Voluntary and Independent sector partners.You will adhere to Hertfordshire’s Connected Lives Practice Principles by ensuring that people are supported to maintain their independence and receive person-centred care and support. You will utilise your knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and other social care legislation, to manage the most complex cases. You will use of your advanced knowledge and experience to support other members of the team and the management team to ensure good practice. You will develop close working relationships with hospital staff and care providers to ensure effective care planning and balance the use of resources.We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.This job role is within the Health &amp; Social Care, level 12 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Health and social careSecondment The vacancy within the Hertsmere Team - Fixed term to January 2026 is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the Secondment Form as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.<h4>Additional information</h4>To hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:sheryl.jeram@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">sheryl.jeram@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Benefits of working for us Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). 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Advanced Practitioner

Job Description Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest Salary: PO7/8 £55,620-£60,819 &nbsp; Retention Bonus/ Market Supplement: £2K, where applicable Contract Type: Full-time/Permanent Working hours per week: 36 Application Deadline: 23/07/2025 Proposed Interview Date(s): 25/07/2025 &nbsp; Reference: 1806 About Us:&nbsp; Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work.&nbsp; We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents.&nbsp; London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href="https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard" target="_blank">Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard</a>&nbsp;employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment.&nbsp; The Council’s preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> so we can arrange an alternative application method.&nbsp; About the role:&nbsp; Team Manager Access to Resource Team&nbsp; The post is for a Team Manager in the Placements Team within Corporate parenting and will be responsible for commissioning placements.&nbsp; This will include working in compliance with statutory social work regulations and standards. The team caters to commissioning of all types of alternative homes for Children and young people 0-25 years. You will have management responsibility of social workers and non-social worker staff within the team. Educational Qualification Degree level OR Registered Social Worker Essential Skills The Team managers role requires managing uncertainty, developing mutually trusting and respectful relationships with service users and providers, making fine judgements about risk and daring to work creatively and innovatively.&nbsp;Using their skills in communication and empowerment, the Team manager will deliver a service that protects and safeguards children, young people, their families and carers, supporting them to assess their own needs and capacity, promote their independence, and manage risk and uncertainty. Creative and innovative problem solving of complex issues, often in situations where there is ambiguity. Think and act strategically in decision making in a complex professional and political environment.&nbsp; The role will require flexibility and attention to detail with understanding of commercial reaction to every action we undertake within the Market.&nbsp; Candidate is expected to have some level of understanding on supervisory skills/ experience and demonstrable skills around multitasking. Previous experience in placement/commissioning/brokerage team is desirable. For Informal discussion-please contact the Head Of Service <a href="mailto:swapnil.shrivastava@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">swapnil.shrivastava@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> <a href="https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/govRoleProfiles/Role_Profile_Team_Manager_PO7-PO8-1806.pdf" target="_blank">&gt;&gt; Click here to download the Role Profile &lt;&lt;&nbsp;&nbsp;</a> Terms and conditions:&nbsp; The below terms and conditions apply to this role:&nbsp; Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks;&nbsp; Satisfactory declaration of interest;&nbsp; This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults;&nbsp; Satisfactory DBS check;&nbsp; Continued professional body registration;&nbsp; As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English.&nbsp; How to Apply:&nbsp; Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the ‘Apply’ button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy.&nbsp; We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.&nbsp;&nbsp; Equal Opportunity Employer:&nbsp; Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value.&nbsp; To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy.&nbsp; We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview.&nbsp; For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us" target="_blank">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>.&nbsp; Contact Information:&nbsp; If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact <a href="mailto:swapnil.shrivastava@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">swapnil.shrivastava@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;Head of Service .&nbsp; If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp; Click here for further information on the <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.&nbsp;





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An exciting opportunity has arisen at Brookways School in Sutton. Due to our expanding therapeutic provision, we are seeking a compassionate and skilled Psychotherapist. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality care to our pupils, developing tailored care plans, and utilising effective communication skills to foster a supportive therapeutic environment.
What you’ll be doing:
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<li>Conduct thorough assessments of pupils' mental health needs and develop comprehensive care plans.</li>
<li>Work collaboratively with the onsite therapy team.</li>
<li>Provide individual and group therapy sessions, employing evidence-based therapeutic techniques.</li>
<li>Maintain accurate and up-to-date records using IT systems, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with relevant regulations.</li>
<li>Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to coordinate care and support for our pupils.</li>
<li>Monitor progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary to achieve optimal outcomes.</li>
<li>Engage in continuous professional development to stay current with best practices in psychotherapy.</li>
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What we’re looking for:
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<li>A recognised qualification in psychotherapy or counselling is essential.</li>
<li>Professional membership with a recognised body (e.g. UKCP or BACP)</li>
<li>Previous experience in a similar role is highly desirable, demonstrating the ability to communicate effectively with pupils from diverse backgrounds.</li>
<li>Familiarity with developing care plans and utilising IT systems is advantageous.</li>
<li>Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and a commitment to promoting mental well-being are crucial for success in this position.</li>
<li>Proficiency in IT systems for documentation.</li>
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Why work for us?
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<li>Supportive and friendly school community with an embedded therapy team onsite.
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<li>Ongoing training and development opportunities</li>
<li>A rewarding role where you’ll make a real impact!</li>
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We value your hard work and dedication, and we’re committed to ensuring you feel supported, both professionally and personally so that you are in the best position to make the most impact for the children in our care.
When you join Kedleston Group, you can be certain that your work will have purpose and meaning. You can also expect a supportive environment which enables you to excel in your role and grow in your career.
You will have access to an attractive benefits package including:
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<li>Access to health and well-being programmes, including a free and confidential 24/7 helpline and counselling service</li>
<li>Discounts on retail, travel, and leisure through our benefits platform</li>
<li>Cycle to work scheme</li>
<li>Generous life cover</li>
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Who are we?
Brookways school is an independent specialist day school in Sutton, for children and young people aged between 7 and 17.
Our experienced team is dedicated to providing outstanding education to autistic children and young people. Many of our young people have associated needs such as ADHD, social, emotional and mental health needs, communication needs and cognition and learning needs.
Brookways school is part of Kedleston Group. We specialise in providing specialist education and care for children aged 7-17 with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and we expect all colleagues to share this commitment. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.
We are a disability confident committed and equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.
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Job Title:&nbsp;Support Mentor
Location:&nbsp;Face to face service based in Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC), the service is a short walk from Ladbroke Grove (Circle and Hammersmith) station. Unfortunately, this service does not have step free access.
Salary:&nbsp;£27,000
Shift Pattern:&nbsp;37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday on a rota basis between 09:00 - 17:00 and 13:00 - 21:00. You may be required to work bank holidays and evenings as required.
About the role
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Support Mentor to join our team based in RBKC to support our residents who have multiple and complex needs which could include mental health, substance use, homelessness, and/or offending backgrounds. You will support in providing our residents with the support needed to help them overcome their personal barriers, and achieve their goals in a person centred approach. You will work within a residential setting, creating a safe and comfortable space which our residents can call their homes during their time within the service. The role includes:
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<li>Supporting residents with daily tasks</li>
<li>Holding a caseload, conducting key work sessions which are personable to their needs</li>
<li>Carry out regular welfare checks, safeguarding checks, and general living checks</li>
<li>Encourage residents to take part in activities and events</li>
<li>Keep support plans up to date on a regular basis</li>
<li>Work closely with the rest of the team to provide overall excellent service delivery, this may mean also supporting with their caseloads, and other tasks as necessary</li>
<li>Carry out general housing management support</li>
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About you
We're looking for someone who has a true passion to support those who have multiple and complex needs, with a drive to help support those who suffer with homelessness, mental health, and substance use. You will be able to build rapport and trusting relations in a professional setting, and able to build positive outcomes. You will have an adaptable and flexible approach to helping others, with an understanding that each individual has different levels and types of support needs.&nbsp;
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<li>Experience of working with people of complex backgrounds and/or a good understanding of the sector, particularly around multiple and complex needs</li>
<li>Ability to show empathy and compassion to our residents, and different challenges they face</li>
<li>Ability to use, learn and adapt to IT at an intermediate level, including Microsoft and other software programs</li>
<li>Ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and residents</li>
<li>Ability to promote the service and provide outreach-based provision, with an ability to liaise and work effectively in partnership with stakeholders</li>
<li>Understanding of the different needs people with multiple and complex needs have and be aware of the social marginalisation that can be attached to people who face personal challenges</li>
<li>Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency</li>
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Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we offer
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<li>25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service</li>
<li>Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling</li>
<li>Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work</li>
<li>Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card</li>
<li>Life Assurance Scheme</li>
<li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li>
<li>Annual Staff Awards</li>
<li>EDI Ambassador programme</li>
<li>Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives.</li>
<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>
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We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives and experiences of all of our employees. We have a team of staff ambassadors who volunteer to actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. They embrace this unique opportunity to deliver awareness, events, and developments to our organisation to support us in ensuring our value of Inclusivity is embedded throughout the organisation.&nbsp;
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.&nbsp;
About Social Interest Group (SIG)
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, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change.&nbsp; Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future:&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/X5JhCPQy4hBBz6UzwWlv?domain=youtu.be" target="_blank">Theory of Change</a>&nbsp;Further details can be found on our website here:&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/4ZkrCx1MXIp5EETvqakw?domain=socialinterestgroup.org.uk" target="_blank">Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group</a>.&nbsp;
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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.
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.&nbsp;
For Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk</a>&nbsp;or call our central office on&nbsp;<a href="tel:02036689270" target="_blank">020 3668 9270</a>&nbsp;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.&nbsp;
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Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.&nbsp;
Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our&nbsp;<a href="https://socialinterestgroup.org.uk/" target="_blank">website</a>.
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Support Mentor

Job Title: Vision Rehabilitation Specialist/ VRS Apprentice (Community Care Officer) Starting Salary: Level 10 - £37,035 progressing to £40,476 - per annum – pay award pending + £1000 welcome payment, lease car &amp; relocation - terms apply Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Countywide Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Adult Care ServicesVRS Apprenticeship:Salary Range: Level 8 - £30,559 progressing to £33,366 - with opportunity to progress to Level 10 upon completion of the apprenticeship and successful job application to the VRS position. Contract Type: 2 Year Fixed Term or Secondment opportunity for the duration of the apprenticeshipThis is an exciting opportunity to join Hertfordshire County Council’s Sensory Services, based at Farnham House, Stevenage.We are looking for a VRS to join our dynamic multi-disciplinary team, whose focus is on enabling individuals with visual impairments, deaf/ hard of hearing and deafblindness to achieve optimum control of their lives, through the process of rehabilitation. Ideally you will have already achieved qualification to undertake this role and have experience of providing relevant support to individuals within their home and the wider community.If you have other relevant qualifications or would be interested in undertaking the VRS Apprenticeship, we still want to hear from you.<h4>About the team</h4>Sensory Services is a county-wide service, working with both children and adults with sensory needs. We are seen as a flagship service, especially for the work that we do with the Sensory Strategy, influencing and shaping, keeping people with sensory needs at the heart of our work, working closely with partners.Equally, in our team, we are proud to have a fully inclusive, diverse team of VRS, VRS apprentices, Community Care Officers (CCO), social worker and deafblind workers. We use assessment tools and support plans for the people we support and their carers to carry out assessments in the person’s own home.We provide rehabilitation input using an outcome focused approach including provision of low vision aids, rehabilitation training in orientation, mobility, and daily living skills.We provide additional in-house training to enable you to support people for example, short courses on specific conditions e.g. dementia/ complex needs, knowledge of Safeguarding/ Mental capacity Act and functional assessments (such as providing rails or other equipment)You will be supported by our committed and supportive team including professional supervision. Hertfordshire County Council offers excellent opportunities for flexible working and professional development.Hertfordshire County Council offers excellent opportunities for flexible working and professional development.<h4>About the role</h4><ul><li>Work collaboratively and build professional trusting relationships with our clients, their carers’, and other organisations. With excellent communication skills you will contribute to the development of services, looking at ways to improve the customer journey experience.</li><li>Deliver tailored packages of Rehabilitation around daily living skills and mobility using a person centred strengths based approach</li><li>Ensure the safe use of a wide range of specialist equipment with an up-to-date knowledge of: eye conditions and treatments, along with knowledge of the practical application of teaching and learning theories.</li><li>Undertake assessments and review their outcomes</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential<ul><li>Qualification i.e.: Diploma/ Foundation degree in Rehabilitation studies (Visual Impairment) or willingness to complete the Rehab Apprenticeship as required by the University: Vision Rehabilitation Specialist (Adults) - Higher Apprenticeship - FdSc - 2025/26 Entry | Birmingham City University and note the Entry Requirement in term of minimum qualification and experiences required for the course. It is important to be aware that by doing Apprenticeship, you will be expected to be away from home for a period of time during the course, travel and accommodation will be provided)</li><li>Registered with Rehabilitation Professional Workers Network and/or Habilitation VI UK (formerly MISE).</li><li>Experience of working with adults and children with visual impairment including those with additional disabilities/ support needs</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills</li><li>Driving licence to travel county-wide for meetings and community visits.</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>For VRS apprentice - You will be expected to register with Rehab Worker Professional Network as part of your apprenticeship and to maintain your registration once qualified.</li><li>Understanding of the Care Act, and other statutory legislations within the Adult Social Care and Children’s Services, relevant to the role.</li><li>Experience of working in statutory services, working with multi-disciplinary professionals and familiar with contributing to safeguarding practice.</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC10 or Level HSC8 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Lynsey.Patterson@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Lynsey.Patterson@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> or <a href="mailto:Isabelle.Worth@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Isabelle.Worth@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.This is a rolling advert and applications will be considered as an when receivedFor VRS Apprentices - Assessment Centre selection days for shortlisted candidates, will be held either online or at Birmingham City University. please keep April 2026 free as slots will be allocated following shortlisting.Start date at university for successful candidates will be September 2026 - Induction week. You will be required to attend University for the whole induction week and prepare for all University block weeks throughout the academic year.Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Vision Rehabilitation Specialist

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £26,409 - £28,624 a year Hours per week: 37 or 20 hours a week Contract type: PermanentAre you a compassionate and experienced professional looking to make a difference in social care? Luton Council is looking for a Senior Support Worker to join our dedicated team. This role involves advocating for individuals’ needs, supporting their daily care experience, and ensuring a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment.In this rewarding and varied role, you'll take the lead in delivering high-quality support that puts people first.Key Responsibilities include: Individual Advocacy: Act as a strong advocate for individuals, ensuring their needs and preferences are respected in all aspects of their day care experience.Team Collaboration: Work effectively both independently and as part of a team, ensuring seamless care delivery and support.Equality in Service: Recognise and address any discrimination in service delivery or in the workplace, taking appropriate action as needed.Community Knowledge: Apply your understanding of the challenges facing individuals with learning disabilities and work to meet their unique needs.Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>Essential Skills and Requirements:Experience: Demonstrable background in community work or social care services, in either a paid or voluntary capacity.Flexible Working: Your hours will be between 9 – 5 and flexibility with start and end times to meet service needs, however, your manager will discuss with you your confirmed start and end times. In a case of service wide disruption, willingness to work shifts, including split-shifts, sleep-in, and waking night duties.Mobility: Ability to travel across multiple locations to support service demands.Health &amp; Safety: Physical capability to lift, move, and handle individuals and equipment using appropriate aids, in line with Health and Safety regulations after training.Communication: Strong spoken English skills to effectively converse with the public and provide accurate advice.Education and training: Have or be willing to work towards a QCF Level 3 in Care<h2>About us</h2>Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision&nbsp;– 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 that&nbsp;reflects the diversity of our borough<h2>Application process</h2>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.On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received.<h2>Additional information</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: <ul><li>From 25&nbsp;to 32&nbsp;days’ annual leave:&nbsp;linked to length of service and grade</li><li>Buying annual leave scheme:&nbsp;buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li><li>Career Pathways:&nbsp;step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li><li>Pension scheme:&nbsp;with generous employer contributions of up to&nbsp;20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li><li>Generous relocation package:&nbsp;up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme:&nbsp;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>Work/life balance:&nbsp;flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns</li><li>Training and support:&nbsp;unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li><li>Staff offers:&nbsp;includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li><li>Arriva Travel Club:&nbsp;great value savings on local bus travel</li><li>Friday Funday Socials -&nbsp;One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li></ul><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1564102&amp;ptId=11488" target="_blank">download: L4 Senior Support Worker - Day Opportunities PREF103587 202209 sept22.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1564103&amp;ptId=11488" target="_blank">download: ASC+Map-compressed.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1564104&amp;ptId=11488" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li></ul>





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