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We are looking forcaring and enthusiastic Female Assistant Support Workers to join our friendly team at Fletcher Way, a supported living service in Hemel Hempstead.In this rewarding role, you will support individuals with learning disabilities in their own homes, helping them with:<ul>\n<li>Day-to-day tasks like shopping, cooking, cleaning, and budgeting\n</li>\n<li>Following personalised support plans and risk assessments\n</li>\n<li>Promoting independence and supporting each person’s goals and aspirations</li>\n</ul>You’ll be part of a dedicated team that values compassion, teamwork, and person-centred care.About YouNo previous experience in care? No problem! We provide a structured induction, comprehensive training, and the opportunity to gain an accredited vocational qualification.We are looking for people who are:<ul>\n<li>\nPassionate, with a can-do attitude and a genuine desire to make a difference</li>\n<li>Able to communicate effectively and adapt to different needs</li>\n<li>Flexible and reliable, able to work shifts including weekends and bank holidays</li>\n<li>Committed to equality, diversity, and person-centred support\n</li>\n<li>\nHold a full UK driving licence and can work to a rota</li>\n</ul>Hightown Benefits:<ul><li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li></ul><ul><li>Part-time (22.5 hours/£14,322 pa) & Full-time (37.5 hours/£23,868 pa) available</li></ul><ul>\n<li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li>\n<li>Mileage paid for car usage</li>\n<li>Fully paid DBS</li>\n<li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li>\n<li>Monthly attendance bonus and annual salary and cost of living review</li>\n<li>Ongoing professional development and training to help you deliver outstanding support</li>\n<li>Refer-a-friend scheme: Earn a £130 bonus for each friend you refer to work for us</li>\n<li>Employee assistance helpline</li>\n</ul>Please note that we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on an ongoing basis and therefore we may close the vacancy early. 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Please specify your preferred location at application stage. Salary: £12.85- £13.52 per hour Hours: Opportunities for 5, 7.5 or 10 hours per week term-time; in the evenings. Contract: Permanent Are you passionate about helping young people develop the skills and confidence they need to get the best start in life?Are you energetic and creative with skills and knowledge to share?Our excellent training and ongoing support will turn your passion into expertise that can change lives.<h4>About the Team</h4>You will be in one of the 10 Services for Young People district teams and will have the opportunity to make a real difference to the prospects of young people.Working with young people locally aged 11 to 17 in groups of 12-25, many of whom face challenges in their home life, education or local community, you’ll help us deliver targeted prevention and early interventions, informal education opportunities and develop their skills. Supported by qualified and experienced staff, you will be a key member of our team supporting the delivery of a diverse range of curriculum programmes including independent living skills and emotional wellbeing, to supporting young people in staying away from crime, anti-social behaviour and offering guidance on relationships and sexual health.<h4>About the role</h4>Our sessions run for 2.5 hours and typically evenings Monday – Saturday during term time which depending on the weekly hours you can commit to could be the following:<ul>\n<li>5 hours = 2 sessions a week</li>\n<li>7.5 hours = 3 sessions a week</li>\n<li>10 hours = 4 sessions a week</li>\n</ul>We’re looking for people from a wide variety of backgrounds who have worked with Children and/or Young People in a voluntary or paid capacity.Additionally, we are keen to hear from those who have skills to share in areas such as sports, outdoor learning, art & crafts, media, music, health as a tool to establish a relationship and engagement with our young people.If you’re passionate about working with young people, keen to learn, have good communication skills and are a team player, you’ll fit right in to our friendly, supportive and collaborative working environment.Whilst a driving license is not essential some of our locations can be a little challenging on public transport so a car and license would be preferrable. In return, amongst many benefits and training Hertfordshire can offer you, we will offer you opportunities to develop your youth work practice.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul>\n<li>Willingness and ability to work regular weekly evening sessions including Fridays.</li>\n<li>Having worked or currently working in a role with children and/of Young People (paid or voluntary capacity)</li>\n<li>Ability to develop professional relationships with young people and vulnerable young adults.</li>\n<li>Good knowledge, interests, skills or training that would enable you to contribute to positive informal educational activities with young people and vulnerable young adults.</li>\n<li>Understanding of the key issues which young people and vulnerable young adults face and the ability to identify their needs.</li>\n<li>Experience of working as a member of a team and evidence of successful contributions you have made to a team's work.</li>\n<li>Willingness and ability to complete the compulsory Certificate in Youth Work, a commitment to undertake ongoing professional development and to put what you learn into practice.</li>\n<li>An understanding of equal opportunities and knowledge of how you would put that into practice.</li>\n</ul>Desirable:<ul>\n<li>Skills in areas such as sports, outdoor learning, art & crafts, media, music, health</li>\n<li>Full UK driving licence & regular access to a vehicle.</li>\n</ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.Questions? Then feel free to email SfYP@hertfordshire.gov.uk or visit our website to find out more information Work for Services for Young People.Interviews will take place throughout the advertising period on an on-going basis. Be the person who makes a difference to young people. Join us today. 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 outline, 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 employerand 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 & 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). 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Working collaboratively with internal and external partners, the team maintains strategic oversight of placements, develops procurement systems, and monitors placement quality to achieve the best outcomes.<h4>About the role</h4>As a Senior Practitioner, you will provide leadership and management to a team ensuring the smooth operation of placement services. Your responsibilities will include:<ul>\n<li>Leading staff recruitment, development, and performance monitoring to support service objectives.</li>\n<li>Overseeing placement systems, ensuring quality and efficiency.</li>\n<li>Taking departmental leadership on key functions such as strategic placement planning, procurement of external placements, and monitoring provider performance.</li>\n<li>Supporting placement planning by identifying appropriate placements for children with complex needs.</li>\n<li>Negotiating placements that align with the child’s needs and financial efficiency.</li>\n<li>Chairing panels and decision-making meetings.</li>\n<li>Maintaining electronic records and contributing to service development.</li>\n</ul><h4>About you</h4>The following are essential to this role:Qualifications:<ul><li>Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.</li></ul>Leadership & Management:<ul>\n<li>Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and guide a team.</li>\n<li>Proven ability to lead and motivate staff while driving effective service change and development.</li>\n</ul>Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills:<ul>\n<li>Ability to interpret and utilize a range of data and information to inform decision-making.</li>\n<li>Excellent problem-solving skills, with a strategic and solution-focused approach.</li>\n</ul>Communication & Negotiation:<ul>\n<li>Outstanding oral and written communication skills, including experience in chairing meetings and producing high-quality reports.</li>\n<li>Strong negotiation skills, ensuring effective collaboration and resolution of complex issues.</li>\n</ul>Experience & Expertise:<ul>\n<li>Demonstrated experience in staff management, including performance oversight and development.</li>\n<li>Proven ability to manage and monitor large budgets, with oversight of financial and IT systems.</li>\n<li>Extensive experience working directly with a wide range of stakeholders.</li>\n<li>Experience working in a multi-professional setting, fostering collaboration across disciplines.</li>\n<li>Knowledge or experience of contract regulations, ensuring compliance and efficiency.</li>\n<li>Ability to produce management reports by effectively analysing and synthesizing data from various sources.</li>\n</ul>It is not essential to drive, however having a driving licence and access to a vehicle is preferable due to the nature of the role and occasional requirement to travel to different locations across Hertfordshire.At Hertfordshire County Council, we value our team and strive to create an inclusive and supportive environment. Alongside continuous learning opportunities, we offer a range of benefits, including flexible working arrangements, career progression, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on children's lives.If you’re passionate about securing the best outcomes for looked-after children and want to be part of a dynamic team, we’d love to hear from you!This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC11 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact Vicky.Chalkley@hertfordshire.gov.uk or an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: 17th and 19th JuneBenefits 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. 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We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.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 & 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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You will be working in a Strengths Based way enabling people to: • Have dignity, choice and control in their lives • Live safe, healthy and fulfilled lives • Have an active role in a stronger and prosperous community • Identify the support they need in order to achieve the goals and outcomes that are important to them. This role will involve working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team to promote the independence of adults and older people in our diverse community. Using a strengths based approach, the emphasis is on promoting enablement and reablement to empower people to live as independently as they can for as long as they can. You will complete a variety of assessments and interventions to overcome occupational barriers using new techniques and technologies, moving and handling skills, specialist equipment, and environmental adaptations.\nPlease note this role does not attract sponsorship.\n\n<h2>About you</h2>\n\nWe are looking for someone who will be self-motivated, positive, flexible and innovative. You will need to be able to work collaboratively and promote the benefits of working as one multi-disciplinary team across health and social care.\nYou’ll need to be organised and be able to make professional judgements while working with a variety of complex and challenging cases. Applicants for this public-facing post will need to demonstrate excellent communication skills, maintain quality records and write clear, concise reports.\nYou’ll have the opportunity to develop your existing knowledge of the legislation and regulations governing Social Care, Housing, and Health & Safety, and how to interpret this in a modern context including personalisation, eligibility criteria, safeguarding and mental capacity.\nAs a qualified Occupational Therapist you will hold professional registration, and have experience in health and social care and as well as experience of partnership and inter-agency working.\nIf you think you could become an asset to the team, then please do not hesitate to get in touch. We look forward to receiving your application.\n\n<h2>About us</h2>\n\nOur ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.\nThe 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?\nWe welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough\n\n<h2>Application process</h2>\n\nBecause 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.\n\n<h2>Additional information</h2>\n\nWe offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: \n<ul>\n<li>\nFrom 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade</li>\n<li>\nBuying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li>\n<li>\nCareer Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li>\n<li>\nPension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li>\n<li>\nGenerous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li>\n<li>\nEmployee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li>\n<li>\nWork/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. 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We put children, young people and their families at the heart of everything we do.\nAre you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, young people, and families? Do you thrive in complex, dynamic environments and bring experience, dedication, and compassion to your work? If so, we’d love to hear from you.\nIn this pivotal role, you will work closely with children, young people, families, and multidisciplinary teams to provide vital support and protection for those with complex needs and risks. 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Our Adoption Team is seeking an experienced and dedicated Social Worker to support our mission of creating safe, loving, and permanent homes for children.\nKey Responsibilities:\n<ul>\n<li>\nRecruit, Assess, and Prepare: Work closely with prospective adoptive parents, conducting interviews, compiling reports, and providing expert advice to assist the Panel in making informed decisions.</li>\n<li>\nSupport Matching and Placement: Help approved adopters find the right match, providing support during introductions, placement, and the adoption process, including court representation and training as needed.</li>\n<li>\nPermanency Planning Leadership: Play a key role in permanency planning by guiding and supporting child care social workers with decisions and processes related to adoption.</li>\n</ul>\nIf you're ready to make a difference and want to be part of a supportive, professional, and diverse team, apply today!\nPlease note this role does not attract sponsorship.\n\n<h2>About you</h2>\n\nWe are looking for a compassionate and experienced professional who is ready to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families. If you are a qualified social worker with:\n<ul>\n<li>\nExtensive Experience: Significant post-qualifying experience in the social or health care field.</li>\n<li>\nStrong Decision-Making Skills: Confidence in making professional judgments in multidisciplinary settings.</li>\n<li>\nA Solid Understanding of Child Care and Adoption: Including knowledge of child care and adoption legislation, and the lifelong impact adoption has on adopted people, their families, and birth families.</li>\n<li>\nExpertise in Communication: Familiarity with theories and techniques for effectively communicating with children.</li>\n<li>\nIn-Depth Knowledge of Legislation: Comprehensive understanding of statutory responsibilities and quality standards in Adoption Services.</li>\n</ul>\nWe do ask that you have DipSW, CQSW, or an equivalent recognised professional qualification.\nThis role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, has a passion for child welfare, and wants to be part of a team that creates life-changing outcomes for children and families.\nIf this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!\n\n<h2>About us</h2>\n\nOur ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.\nThe 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?\n\n<h2>Application process</h2>\n\nBecause 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.\n\n<h2>Additional information</h2>\n\nWe offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: \n<ul>\n<li>\nFrom 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade</li>\n<li>\nBuying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li>\n<li>\nCareer Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li>\n<li>\nPension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li>\n<li>\nGenerous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li>\n<li>\nEmployee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li>\n<li>\nWork/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns\n</li>\n<li>\nTraining and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li>\n<li>\nStaff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li>\n<li>\nArriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel</li>\n<li>\nFriday Funday Socials - One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2>Available documents</h2>\n<div>Attached documents are available under links. 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You may be required to work outside these hours as necessary to service requirements.\nAbout the role\nThis is an exciting new role within a brand new contract to support the referral process from the Housing Solutions teams! The service focuses on providing floating and wraparound support to single applicants who are at risk of homelessness and are able to live independently, by providing a housing support plan towards resolving housing needs and support them into long-term, stable housing.\nIn this role, you will conduct proactive outreach with our participants to develop personalised support plans for housing for appropriate long-term housing options, including accessing private rental listings and understanding application processes for tenancy. You will help our participants navigate the resources available to them including benefits and support services, advocating for their needs whilst empowering them to take ownership of their housing journey. You will work closely with the Landlord Liaison Officer who bridges the gap between our participants and private landlords. You will work closely with them to achieve prevention and relief outcomes by assisting the participant to remain in their provided accommodation. \nYou will provide follow up support to ensure tenancy sustainment and successful transitions into permanent housing, keeping casefiles up to date with activities and documents, and escalating any high risks or high needs to the management team.\nAbout you\nThis role is ideal for someone who has a real passion towards helping to end the cycle of homelessness, providing support to those who need it to live in stable accommodation. You will thrive in a person centred environment with real compassion and a non-judgmental attitude, understanding that people face different life experiences and sometimes just need that extra support to get back on their feet. We're looking for someone with a genuine passion and felt purpose to help people, challenge stigma, and make a real difference to people’s lives! You will have:\n<ul>\n<li>Experience of working with people of complex backgrounds and/or a good understanding of the sector</li>\n<li>Understanding of the housing and social needs of people with multiple and complex needs</li>\n<li>Knowledge of resources and opportunities within the local community, including knowledge around benefits and employment opportunities to sustain independent living</li>\n<li>The ability to influence and negotiate positive outcomes with others</li>\n<li>Excellent interpersonal skills, both written and oral. Ability to form and build effective relationships and rapport with others</li>\n<li>The ability to work proactively to make decisions to deal with challenges and providing a solution focused approach using initiative</li>\n<li>The ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and participants</li>\n</ul>\nPlease refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.\nWhat we offer\n<ul>\n<li>25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service</li>\n<li>Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling</li>\n<li>Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing</li>\n<li>Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card</li>\n<li>Life Assurance Scheme</li>\n<li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li>\n<li>Annual Staff Awards</li>\n<li>Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives.</li>\n<li>Join an organisation with a mission to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.</li>\n</ul>\nWe value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We're proud to mention that our staff Ambassadors career aspirations generally benefit from embracing this unique opportunity to develop their respective skill sets in spaces that exist outside of their daily roles. \nSIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity. \nAbout Social Interest Group (SIG)\nSIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks. Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: <a href=\"https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/X5JhCPQy4hBBz6UzwWlv?domain=youtu.be\">Theory of Change</a> Further details can be found on our website here: <a href=\"https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/4ZkrCx1MXIp5EETvqakw?domain=socialinterestgroup.org.uk\">Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group</a>. \nADDITIONAL INFORMATION\nPlease 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.\nPlease 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. \nFor Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk\">recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk</a> or call our central office on <a href=\"tel:02036689270\">020 3668 9270</a> to request a call back. Please note that this will take you through to our Central Administration team, who will then communicate your enquiry with us and we will arrange to call you back. \nAdditional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our <a href=\"https://socialinterestgroup.org.uk/\">website</a>.\n<blockquote>\nUnfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions. \n</blockquote>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£24,500","publishDate":"2025-05-22T09:34:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-15T09:34:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/467d4656-4717-4b61-9e06-af6da7d4ff07.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"b0a33c48-a92d-4c5e-8395-4b4f228fd4f4","title":"Placement Officer","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Stevenage","locationType":3,"description":" <h4>Placement Officer Apply Now </h4><dl>\n<dt>Job Number</dt>\n<dd> HCC27964 </dd>\n<dt>Location</dt>\n<dd> Stevenage </dd>\n<dt>Directorate</dt>\n<dd> Childrens Services </dd>\n<dt>Salary Range</dt>\n<dd> £33,366 progressing to £36,124 pa </dd>\n<dt>Contract Type</dt>\n<dd> Permanent </dd>\n<dt>Full Time/Part Time</dt>\n<dd> Full Time </dd>\n<dt>Closing date</dt>\n<dd> 01-Jun-2025 </dd>\n</dl>Job Title: Placement Officer Starting Salary: £33,366 progressing to £36,124 pa pay award pending Hours: 37.0 Location: Stevenage – with the ability to touch down at all main sites. Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens ServicesDo you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment? Do you like working creatively to find solutions? <h4>About the team</h4>The Brokerage Team within Specialist Services ensures children, young people, carers, and families receive high-quality, timely support tailored to their needs. The team works under the guidance of service heads to assess, manage risk, and facilitate access to appropriate resources.The team develops, delivers, and reviews services that safeguard vulnerable children, enhance their life chances, and secure high-quality placements with trained and supported carers. Additionally, they oversee the efficient operation of services, ensuring high performance, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with national legislation and guidance.<h4>About the role</h4>This role involves identifying, brokering, and monitoring placements for children and young people based on assessed needs, ensuring services are tailored, cost-effective, and meet high-quality standards. It requires close collaboration with agencies and stakeholders to secure placements that maximize positive outcomes. Additionally, the role contributes to service development by identifying gaps in provision and working with strategic commissioning to expand placement options under the children living away from home commissioning strategy.Operating in a fast-paced, multi-agency environment—including health, voluntary organizations, local councils, and the independent sector—this position demands strong organizational skills, the ability to work under pressure, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Responsibilities include overseeing placements for looked-after children, managing the efficient procurement of external placements while monitoring costs, and maintaining systems for assessing and ensuring placement quality through visits, complaint investigations, and provider evaluations. Administrative support, including duty tasks and inbox management, is also required to meet service needs effectively.<h4>About you</h4>Essential Criteria:<ul>\n<li>Strong analytical skills to assess and utilize information effectively, ensuring tailored placements and care packages that enhance outcomes for young people.</li>\n<li>Excellent telephone communication skills, adept at managing high-pressure conversations, de-escalating anxiety, and fostering productive discussions with referrers and providers.</li>\n<li>Ability to remain calm and solution-focused when handling emergency referrals, ensuring swift and effective placement decisions.</li>\n<li>Proficient in producing clear, well-structured written information.</li>\n<li>Confident and articulate communicator, capable of constructively challenging social work practices and decision-making.</li>\n<li>Skilled in negotiation, able to engage effectively with external providers, senior managers, and social workers to secure the best possible outcomes for young people.</li>\n<li>Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, fostering effective collaboration.</li>\n<li>Strong problem-solving skills, demonstrating initiative and creativity in addressing placement challenges.</li>\n<li>Strong data literacy, leveraging information to support strategic placement decisions that drive positive outcomes for children.</li>\n<li>Proficient in using ICT systems for recording, communication, and research to inform placement choices.</li>\n</ul>Desirable Criteria:<ul>\n<li>Skilled in researching and identifying alternative provisions to meet individual needs.</li>\n<li>Experience of working in a complex multi-agency environment including work with health, voluntary and community sector, District and Borough Councils and the independent sector.</li>\n</ul>If you’re ready to take on a rewarding role that makes a tangible difference, join us and become a key part of a service committed to securing the best outcomes for children and young people through effective placement and care solutions.This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC9 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact Sha-Lee.Worrell@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: 9th and 10th JuneBenefits 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>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.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 & 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). 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We're looking for someone just like you to join our Social Work Academy in Children’s Services.\nThis is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Practitioner who thrives on sharing knowledge, leading by example, and driving the highest standards of practice.\nYou’ll be supporting practice development of our Newly Qualified Social Workers [NQSW}s through their assessed and supported year of employment within the Social Work Academy.\nThe Social Work Academy also aims to:\n<ul>\n<li>Attract and develop capable, motivated, pro-active, and reflective social workers</li>\n<li>Support NQSW’s to gain a comprehensive understanding of social work roles, responsibilities and Luton’s policies and practice standards</li>\n<li>Support continuing professional development, to ensure sustained delivery of outstanding services to Luton’s children, young people and families</li>\n<li>Promote evidence-based practice, informed by current research and grounded in theory</li>\n<li>Facilitate values-based leadership at all levels and promote a positive learning culture.</li>\n</ul>\nWith your understanding of child development and family dynamics, you’ll support other practitioners through role modelling and reflective supervision to develop confidence in making professional judgements, negotiate resources and plan interventions. This may see you making informed judgements and decisions in challenging situations. No matter the task, you’ll always promote anti-discriminatory practice and empower others.\nPlease note this role does not attract sponsorship.\n\n<h2>About you</h2>\n\nYou bring substantial post-qualifying experience, particularly in child and family social work, with a strong background in safeguarding and risk management.\nYou're a natural mentor and coach, experienced in practice teaching, and dedicated to supporting and developing Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSWs).\nYou lead with confidence and compassion, ensuring quality through effective co-working, challenge, guidance, and support.\nYour organisational skills are top-notch, and your professional judgement is grounded in sound understanding and assessment of risk.\nYou build strong, respectful relationships – whether with children and families, colleagues, or external partners – and you know how to influence and negotiate effectively.\nWe are looking for someone with excellent knowledge of legislation, national guidance, and best practices, with an in-depth understanding of the social care needs of children and families.\nWe do ask that you are registered with SWE and have a relevant professional qualification, e.g.: Dip SW, CQSW.\nIf you're ready to step into a role where you can truly inspire, guide, and lead others – while continuing to grow yourself – we want to hear from you.\n\n<h2>About us</h2>\n\nOur ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.\nThe 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?\nWe welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough\n\n<h2>Application process</h2>\n\nBecause 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.\n\n<h2>Additional information</h2>\n\nWe offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: \n<ul>\n<li>\nFrom 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade</li>\n<li>\nBuying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li>\n<li>\nCareer Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li>\n<li>\nPension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li>\n<li>\nGenerous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li>\n<li>\nEmployee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li>\n<li>\nWork/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns\n</li>\n<li>\nTraining and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li>\n<li>\nStaff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li>\n<li>\nArriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel</li>\n<li>\nFriday Funday Socials - One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2>Available documents</h2>\n<div>Attached documents are available under links. 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If you are a permanent LBC employee, you must have written approval (an email will suffice) from your manager prior to applying and a copy will need to be submitted with your application. Please note: we will not be able to proceed with your application form without your manager’s permission.\nLuton Borough Council has partnered with The Fostering Network to deliver the Mockingbird Family Model. This is an extended family model that aims to improve the stability of fostering placements and strengthen the relationships between carers, children and young people, fostering services and birth families.\nThis is a vital new role where you’ll collaborate with key partners to develop the understanding and commitment needed to sustain the Mockingbird Model. The Liaison Worker will have a lead on identifying Foster Carers to the constellation, and work with families in the constellation to create an extended family community for children and young people.\nYou’ll provide effective communication about the offer and work of the Mockingbird Constellation and ensure that the Fostering and social work teams work effectively with the constellation and Hub Carer.\nPlease note this role does not attract sponsorship.\n\n<h2>About you</h2>\n\nYou are a passionate and experienced social work professional, bringing substantial post-qualifying expertise in fostering and child and family social work. With a deep understanding of the needs of young people in care, you have developed a high level of competence in the fostering field, aligning your practice with national standards and best practice guidance.\nYour skills and knowledge will help to support/supervise the hub foster carer to arrange support groups, activities and coffee mornings for the other foster carers/children in the constellation. You will need to have a good understanding of the challenges that foster carers face and have experience of working directly with children who have experienced trauma, attachment challenges, and associated disorders, and you bring both empathy and insight to your approach.\nA skilled communicator, you’re able to present complex reports and deliver impactful presentations tailored to a range of audiences. You thrive in collaborative environments, contributing to team-based problem-solving with a solution-focused mindset.\nBuilding meaningful relationships is at the heart of your work—whether with children, carers, or colleagues—and your ability to engage people from all backgrounds is one of your key strengths.\nYou hold a DipSW, CQSW, or an equivalent recognised qualification in social work, and you are registered with Social Work England.\n\n<h2>About us</h2>\n\nOur ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.\nThe 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?\nWe welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough\n\n<h2>Application process</h2>\n\nBecause 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.\n\n<h2>Additional information</h2>\n\nWe offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: \n<ul>\n<li>\nFrom 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade</li>\n<li>\nBuying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li>\n<li>\nCareer Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li>\n<li>\nPension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li>\n<li>\nGenerous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li>\n<li>\nEmployee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li>\n<li>\nWork/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns\n</li>\n<li>\nTraining and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li>\n<li>\nStaff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li>\n<li>\nArriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel</li>\n<li>\nFriday Funday Socials - One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2>Available documents</h2>\n<div>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.</div>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&nDocumentID=1514278&ptId=11320\">download: Mockingbird Liaison Worker JD.pdf</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&nDocumentID=1514279&ptId=11320\">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li>\n</ul>\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"41511 - 44711 GBP / year","publishDate":"2025-05-20T01:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-02T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/f060cd5c-16f6-4efb-9a05-98a19de9b573.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"638115a9-3c77-4b48-9078-5ac7b2709cc0","title":"Support Worker","employer":"Hightown Housing Association","department":"","location":"Hemel Hempstead","locationType":3,"description":"We currently have an opportunity for a full time (37.5 hours per week) Support Worker at our service in Fletcher Way, Hemel Hempstead.Working as part of a dedicated team, your role is to provide appropriate support to service users with their day to day needs.As a Support Worker you will write support plans and risk assessments to ensure that we are providing a service that meets each individual's needs, supports their aspirations and maximises their independence.About YouIf you have previously worked in a care setting or health and social care field and have experience of providing support to vulnerable people then this role could be perfect for you. We are looking for passionate people who are driven by the desire to make a difference and create a person-centred environment.You will need to be able to work shifts as part of a rota system which will include weekend and bank holiday working. You must be able to work as part of a team to deliver an excellent service to the people we support and be flexible in your approach to work. You will have a commitment to equality and diversity and take a positive approach to supporting people with learning disabilities.It is essential that you are able to work to a rota, have a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.BenefitsIn return for your hard work and commitment, we offer a benefits package which includes:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li>\n<li>£25,857 per annum (£13.26 per hour)</li>\n<li>Mileage paid for car usage</li>\n<li>Fully paid DBS</li>\n<li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li>\n<li>Monthly attendance bonus on top of your basic salary</li>\n<li>Regular support from your line manager and colleagues</li>\n<li>Commitment to health and wellbeing with the Five Ways to Wellbeing</li>\n<li>Ongoing professional development and support to deliver outstanding care</li>\n<li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li>\n<li>Employee assistance helpline</li>\n</ul>Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference and medical checks.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.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.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£13.26 Per Hour","publishDate":"2025-05-19T15:18:39.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-16T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/fadd1a4a-50b3-4ba4-8759-a90e8db5b203.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"2766b0c3-2b05-4352-9270-ab8697c02716","title":"Hertfordshire Learning Disability and Autism Keyworker","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Hertfordshire","locationType":3,"description":" <h4>Hertfordshire Learning Disability and Autism Keyworker Apply Now </h4><dl>\n<dt>Job Number</dt>\n<dd> HCC27804 </dd>\n<dt>Location</dt>\n<dd> Hertfordshire </dd>\n<dt>Directorate</dt>\n<dd> Childrens Services </dd>\n<dt>Salary Range</dt>\n<dd> £37,035 progressing to £40,476 pa </dd>\n<dt>Contract Type</dt>\n<dd> Permanent </dd>\n<dt>Full Time/Part Time</dt>\n<dd> Full Time </dd>\n<dt>Closing date</dt>\n<dd> 08-Jun-2025 </dd>\n</dl>Job Title: Hertfordshire Learning Disability and Autism Keyworker Starting Salary: £37,035 progressing to £40,476 pa - pay award pending Hours: 37.0 Location: Hertfordshire Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>Hertfordshire’s Keyworker Offer are pleased to be able to recruit a Learning Disability and Autism Keyworker to join the first approved and established keyworker offer, joining an award-winning team of innovative practitioners.We offer personalised, informed-consent approaches to children, young people, and young adults up to age 25, who are on Hertfordshire’s Dynamic Support Register, due to being deemed at risk of an admission to a mental health hospital.Hertfordshire Learning Disability and Autism Keyworkers are not led by statutory duties but of course work within the statutory system. We have time to build relationships with those who have often been described as ‘disengaged.’ The child, young person or adult may be in crisis, and as such will need a unique and personalised approach to enable them to make progress.The keyworker role is dynamic and led by the goals of the matched child, young person, or adult. We walk alongside the child, young person, or adult, and always aim to ‘do with, and not to.’<h4>About the role</h4>Hertfordshire Learning Disability and Autism Keyworkers plan their own weekly diaries and visits, and co-produce ideas and approaches with children and young people, working alongside a range of social care, health, and education professionals in networks to bring those who we work with into the room. No day is the same, and you will have matched children, young people, and adults, some of which you will see at the same time every week or fortnight, others whenever you are able. The journey with all the children, young people, and adults is unique, as you walk alongside them to gather a better understanding of individual needs. Although we are not a crisis team, we are dynamic and responsive. Having the skill to build trust with our children, young people, and adults, is key to the role as you will often find yourself lone-working and flexing to meet the needs of the individual. Main Areas of Responsibility: <ul>\n<li>To work intensively with Children and Young People who are on the Dynamic Support Register (DSR).</li>\n<li>To increase the skills of front-line professionals, collaborate with them and challenge the system.</li>\n<li>To co-produce personalised All About Me plans, which are strengths-based.</li>\n<li>To work with partners in Integrated Personal Planning and S117 funding to develop creative solutions to individual needs.</li>\n<li>Drive and implement innovative personalised approaches, including keyworker budgets.</li>\n<li>Be actively involved in multi-agency meetings and support the production of needs and outcomes-based Action Plans with timescales or update the existing CETR Action Plan.</li>\n<li>To support Children, Young People and their families at Care Education and Treatment reviews (CETR’s), Care Programme Approach (CPA) Meetings, and Mental Health Act (MHA) Tribunals, if applicable, as well as Child in Need Meetings and other multi-agency meetings.</li>\n<li>Be part of Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs) where applicable, and be part of Child Protection Strategy discussions, initial/ongoing Child Protection Care Conferences, Core Groups, as well as supporting with any youth offending meetings and processes, if applicable, while demonstrating a high level of professional practice.</li>\n</ul>Please see the attached ‘Hertfordshire Keyworker Learning Disability and keyworker offer/ additional information for applicants’ for further details about this innovative and exciting role.<h4>About you</h4>This is an exciting opportunity for the right person, and we are seeking applications from those who have professional or alternative qualification/s or equivalent level of experience working with children and young people with learning disabilities and or Autism. Essential:<ul>\n<li>Have significant relevant skills and experience working with children, young people, and young adults from the age of 12.</li>\n<li>Knowledge of children’s and related legislation, DOH guidance, including Children Act 1989 and 2004, disability and carer’s legislation, Working Together, Assessment Framework, Adoption and Children Act 2002, Leaving Care Act 2000.</li>\n<li>An understanding of child development, Autism, learning disabilities, attachment, trauma, and personalised and co-produced care planning.</li>\n<li>Ability to innovate and work in a personalised way.</li>\n<li>Ability to build relationships and trust.</li>\n<li>Ability to demonstrate high levels of professional practice.</li>\n<li>Experience of multi-agency working.</li>\n<li>Ability to be reflective and resilient.</li>\n<li>Experienced in problem solving and reducing risk.</li>\n<li>Hold a UK driving licence, have access to a vehicle for work purposes, and be able to drive countywide with some out of county driving, as required.</li>\n</ul> Desirable:<ul>\n<li>Be a Social Worker, Mental Health Nurse or Learning Disability Nurse, Clinical / Counselling / Educational Psychologist, Teacher, Family Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Child Psychotherapist, or other relevant equivalent qualification.</li>\n<li>Some awareness of locally available provision and how to apply for this. A level of understanding of the education, health, and care process and system.</li>\n<li>Some understanding of children’s mental health and human rights and a willingness to learn and undertake further training, as required.</li>\n</ul>We will be shortlisting applicants based on how you have evidenced meeting the Essential/Desirable criteria above - please ensure you have tailored your CV and supporting paragraph to highlight this.The main aim of this role is pulling networks together, chairing meetings and or taking minutes. Identifying themes, blocks and gaps in service offers and bringing these to the attention of the DSR. Whilst at the same time ‘thinking together’ to overcome these and provide a personalised approach to meet need, reduce risk, prevent crisis, and further escalation.Hertfordshire Learning Disability and Autism Keyworkers are unique, and do not replace or emulate a support worker or carer role; they are required to navigate statutory systems for both children, young people, and adults, support personalised planning and communication needs, and in most instances advocate for their matched individual. They need to be skilled in relationship building, ‘thinking together’ with multidisciplinary teams to problem solve and reduce risks and improve support planning for their matched young people and adults. The role offers lots of variation and is always interesting and challenging.This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC10 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careFor an informal discussion, please contact: Pete Rose – Consultant Keyworker, Hertfordshire Keyworker Offer Peter.rose@hertfordshire.gov.uk Telephone: 07870371109orLouise Crawford – Senior Keyworker, Hertfordshire Keyworker Offer louise.crawford2@hertfordshire.gov.uk Telephone: 01438 844293Interview Date: Tuesday 24th June (in person at our Farnham House, Stevenage offices)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>We welcome applications from all groups, particularly males and ethnic minorities, who are underrepresented in our service.Sponsorship 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.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 & 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.<h4>Available documents</h4><ul><li>KW additional information - February 2025 V1.docx</li></ul> ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£37,035 progressing to £40,476 pa","publishDate":"2025-05-15T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-08T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/e20e3695-529b-4dab-a20b-f72bdb0c529f.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"8a90f441-ddfd-41f1-b942-f8f8c5bedc56","title":"Senior Residential Childcare Workers","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Hertford","locationType":3,"description":" <h4>Senior Residential Childcare Workers Apply Now </h4><dl>\n<dt>Job Number</dt>\n<dd> HCC26649 </dd>\n<dt>Location</dt>\n<dd> Hertford </dd>\n<dt>Directorate</dt>\n<dd> Childrens Services </dd>\n<dt>Salary Range</dt>\n<dd> £37,035 progressing to £40,476 per annum + 6% market enhancement </dd>\n<dt>Contract Type</dt>\n<dd> Permanent </dd>\n<dt>Full Time/Part Time</dt>\n<dd> Full Time </dd>\n</dl>Job Title: Senior Residential Childcare Workers Starting Salary: £37,035 progressing to £40,476 per annum + 6% market enhancement * *Sleep In allowances are paid at £40 per night. There are opportunities to work additional hours and overtime across the Service. Hours: 37 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent <h4>About the team</h4>Hertfordshire county council has its own residential service for children, this consists of 7 homes, including 2 very specialist homes, 1 disability and the rest mainstream multi bedded homes.All homes are currently sitting on Ofsted ratings of good or outstanding.As a senior you form part of the leadership of the home and ensure the needs of the home and young people are met and maintained at the highest possible level.Each home is made up of Registered Manager, Deputy, Senior Residential Childcare Workers, Residential Childcare Workers, cleaners and home administrators.As a Senior within the residential service there will be times you are asked to support other homes.<h4>About the role</h4>Below are some of the things you could say about your role on a day-to-day basis working in our Residential Care homes:“It’s the best job in the World” “The work life balance is brilliant” “I am at home more than I am at work – both families benefit” “’Thanks for running me a bath’ – is what made me smile today – win/win”.If you really want to make a difference to a young person’s life then read on……It is hard to put a job title on a role where you are mentor, teacher, coach, deliverer of parental guidance, role model, therapist, councillor, and family liaison, often all in the same day.Daily you will be liaising with a host of individuals and services, from our young person’s family to schools and education authorities, social workers, police and a whole range of other internal and external contacts.The essence of the role is to support, almost as an extension of the family, one young person to help them develop into adulthood as effectively as possible, establishing routine, boundaries and consistency in a calm, non-judgemental manner. You will work with children and young people who display challenging behaviour due to early life trauma.No two days are the same in our Residential Service - on your working days you could be taking your young person horse riding, painting, for a drive, for a walk, out shopping, or attending virtual schools. You will support children to achieve and grow through positive experiences.“You are there when I rise, when I eat, when I play, and you are there to put me to bed at the end of my day”.Our commitment to young people in our care is to be there around the clock for them. As part of your role you will complete relevant paperwork and work within relevant legislation.You will be part of a team working on a shift/rota basis; you will work together with the rest of the team, and your senior, to organise this in advance. Due to the nature of our care, there may be occasions where you need to swap shifts and working together with your team we can achieve this flexibility. As a Senior Residential Childcare Worker, you would need to do the following.<ul>\n<li>Shift work including evening weekends, bank holiday and sleep in duties.</li>\n<li>Lead and manage shifts.</li>\n<li>Plan weekly activities for the young people.</li>\n<li>Ensure the home is working to the regulations.</li>\n<li>Line manage and supervise Residential Childcare Workers (RCWs).</li>\n<li>Train and Develop RCWs.</li>\n<li>Report writing.</li>\n<li>Undertaking specialist training for the role</li>\n<li>Oversee the children files, ensuring all documentation is update to date and relevant.</li>\n<li>Manage incidents.</li>\n<li>Maintain the safety of the young people, staff and home.</li>\n</ul>Manage and report safeguarding concerns in line with policy and procedure.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul>\n<li>Minimum 9-12 month experience of working in residential children’s home.</li>\n<li>Hold NVQ level 4 Health & Social Care</li>\n<li>Hold a full driving licence and business insurance.</li>\n<li>Lead and manage shifts.</li>\n<li>Willingness to undertake shift work.</li>\n</ul>Desirable:<ul>\n<li>Staff supervision</li>\n<li>Attending/ leading meetings with key stakeholder</li>\n<li>Working with families</li>\n</ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Health and Social Care, level job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careWorking for Hertfordshire County council is an excellent opportunity, we are forward thinkers and diverse in the residential services that we offer.As an employer we offer our staff the opportunity to undertake further training via our apprenticeships to further their careers in social care. Its an excellent time to join our residential service as we have a strong therapeutic foundation and looking to enhance our service with a core and committed staff group. To hear more about this opportunity please contact Sabika Sabeen Sabika.Sabeen@hertfordshire.gov.uk - 07515 663033 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>Sponsorship 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.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 & 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.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£37,035 progressing to £40,476 per annum + 6% market enhancement","publishDate":"2025-05-15T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-11T23:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/b773a834-1dae-43e3-b0e3-20d0645e7cb9.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"8a8611ef-411e-497c-84fa-98a0c06c3578","title":"Residential Childcare Workers","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Hertford","locationType":3,"description":" <h4>Residential Childcare Workers Apply Now </h4><dl>\n<dt>Job Number</dt>\n<dd> HCC20422 </dd>\n<dt>Location</dt>\n<dd> Hertford </dd>\n<dt>Directorate</dt>\n<dd> Childrens Services </dd>\n<dt>Salary Range</dt>\n<dd> £30,559 progressing to £33,366 per annum </dd>\n<dt>Contract Type</dt>\n<dd> Permanent </dd>\n<dt>Full Time/Part Time</dt>\n<dd> Full Time </dd>\n</dl>Job Title: Residential Childcare Workers Starting Salary: £30,559 progressing to £33,366 per annum plus 6% market enhancement* *Sleep In allowances are paid at £40 per night. There are opportunities to work additional hours and overtime across the Service. Hours: 37.0 Contract Type: Permanent <h4>About the team</h4>Hertfordshire County Council believes in keeping young people close, to enable them to maintain their identity, and to maintain links with the community to which they belong, this in turn allows us to support these young people, their families, and friends.We understand the impact of trauma on children and are passionate about helping these young people find their strengths and explore what they want to achieve with their lives. We believe in nurturing positive relationships and are wholly dedicated to never giving up on a child.<h4>About the role</h4>Below are some of the things you could say about your role on a day-to-day basis working in our Residential Care homes:“It’s the best job in the World” “The work life balance is brilliant” “I am at home more than I am at work – both families benefit” “’Thanks for running me a bath’ – is what made me smile today – win/win”.If you really want to make a difference to a young person’s life then read on……It is hard to put a job title on a role where you are mentor, teacher, coach, deliverer of parental guidance, role model, therapist, councillor, and family liaison, often all in the same day.Daily you will be liaising with a host of individuals and services, from our young person’s family to schools and education authorities, social workers, police and a whole range of other internal and external contacts.The essence of the role is to support, almost as an extension of the family, one young person to help them develop into adulthood as effectively as possible, establishing routine, boundaries and consistency in a calm, non-judgemental manner. You will work with children and young people who display challenging behaviour due to early life trauma.No two days are the same in our Residential Service - on your working days you could be taking your young person horse riding, painting, for a drive, for a walk, out shopping, or attending virtual schools. You will support children to achieve and grow through positive experiences.“You are there when I rise, when I eat, when I play, and you are there to put me to bed at the end of my day”.Our commitment to young people in our care is to be there around the clock for them. As part of your role you will complete relevant paperwork and work within relevant legislation.You will be part of a team working on a shift/rota basis; you will work together with the rest of the team, and your senior, to organise this in advance. Due to the nature of our care, there may be occasions where you need to swap shifts and working together with your team we can achieve this flexibility.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul>\n<li>Full UK Driving Licence (including business insurance) and regular access to a car.</li>\n<li>Passion for working with children.</li>\n<li>Ability to learn and implement training.</li>\n<li>Flexible and innovative to meet the challenge.</li>\n<li>Willing to work shifts, including evening/ weekend/ bank holidays and sleeping duties.</li>\n</ul> Desirable:<ul>\n<li>Hold Diploma level 3/ 4 Health and social care.</li>\n<li>Experience of working with children or caring for children and young people</li>\n</ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Health and Social Care, level job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Health and social careFor an informal discussion and more information please contact: Sabika Sabeen Sabika.Sabeen@hertfordshire.gov.uk - 07515 663033.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>Sponsorship: 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.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 & 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.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£30,559 progressing to £33,366 per annum","publishDate":"2025-05-15T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-11T23:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/ccffb2ff-fb82-4aa5-a9b7-f6d42621343a.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"2762f302-3e6c-4c94-bcf9-9a6f81ed36e1","title":"Senior Integrated Commissioning Manager","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Arndale House, 3rd Floor, The Mall, 37 The Mall, Luton LU1 2LJ","locationType":3,"description":"<div>\n\n<dl>\n<dt>Job number</dt>\n<dd>LBC03411</dd>\n<dt>Contract Type</dt>\n<dd>Permanent</dd>\n<dt>Posting End Date</dt>\n<dd>1 June 2025</dd>\n<dt>Job Area</dt>\n<dd>Adult Social Care</dd>\n</dl>\n\n<h2>About the job</h2>\n\nSalary: £51,802 to £54,924 per year plus £3,203 car benefit allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Permanent\nWe’re seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Commissioning Manager to develop and lead large scale commissioning strategies to transform the lives of working age adults in Luton. The Commissioning Service in Luton sits within the broader Population Wellbeing Directorate and works together with our Health Partners and local Voluntary and Community Sector to find innovative and workable commissioning solutions. The Commissioning Service in Luton is on a journey, and has ambitious plans in place to shape the local care and support market and service support landscape over the next 2-3 years. \nThis senior leadership role will drive forward the delivery of our ambitious plans – with a specific focus on work to transform our offer to residents who experience poor mental health and / or have a Learning Disability. This will involve (but not be limited to) the development and delivery of a refreshed Learning Disability Strategy for the borough, the commissioning of innovative new accommodation models in partnership with Health Partners, and a review of our Day Centre / Community opportunities offer – to maximise the independence and wellbeing of working age adults.\nApplicants for this role will need to be able to meet work demands, targets and deadlines and also have the ability to manage staff and budget responsibilities.\nPlease note this role does not attract sponsorship.\n\n<h2>About you</h2>\n\n<ul>\n<li>Are you a dynamic and skilled Commissioner who has great leadership and inter-personal skills?</li>\n<li>Are you passionate about working with residents, partners and staff to transform services to maximise outcomes and Value for Money?</li>\n<li>Do you have experience of leading strategic commissioning projects and programmes to improve the lives of adults with Mental Health needs or Learning Disabilities?</li>\n</ul>\nIf so – this role could be an amazing next step for you.\n\n<h2>About us</h2>\n\nOur ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.\nThe 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?\nWe welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough\n\n<h2>Application Process</h2>\n\nOn occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received. \n\n<h2>Benefits</h2>\n\nWe offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: - From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade - Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave - Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area - Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant - Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility) - Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home - Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns - Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways - Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons - Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel\n\n<h2>How to apply</h2>\n\nWe understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out! Our ‘How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application: <a href=\"https://m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/Jobs_and_careers/recruitment/Pages/How-to-apply.aspx\">How to apply</a>\n\n<h2>Available documents</h2>\n<div>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.</div>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&nDocumentID=1410980&ptId=11305\">download: Luton_Values_Flyer (1).pdf</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&nDocumentID=1412255&ptId=11305\">download: LBC - Senior Integrated Commissioning Manager - Job description (1).pdf</a></li>\n</ul>\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"51802 - 54924 GBP / year","publishDate":"2025-05-14T01:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-01T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/33816284-3b07-4591-884d-cb449385473d.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"62d6bd06-9947-4d85-80d7-f35ebef293cb","title":"ARC Rapid Response Workers & ARC Short Breaks Worker","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Welwyn","locationType":3,"description":" <h4>ARC Rapid Response Workers & ARC Short Breaks Worker Apply Now </h4><dl>\n<dt>Job Number</dt>\n<dd> HCC27627 </dd>\n<dt>Location</dt>\n<dd> Welwyn </dd>\n<dt>Directorate</dt>\n<dd> Childrens Services </dd>\n<dt>Salary Range</dt>\n<dd> £30,559 progressing to £33,366 per annum + 6% Market Enhanced Payment </dd>\n<dt>Contract Type</dt>\n<dd> Permanent </dd>\n<dt>Full Time/Part Time</dt>\n<dd> Full Time </dd>\n<dt>Closing date</dt>\n<dd> 09-Jun-2025 </dd>\n</dl>Job Title: ARC Rapid Response Workers & ARC Short Breaks Worker Starting Salary: £30,559 progressing to £33,366 per annum + 6% Market Enhanced Payment + 6% Market Enhanced Payment Hours: 37* Location: Welwyn Garden City Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services*These roles operate the following shift patterns which incudes working 2 out of 4 weekends, evenings, bank holidays and sleep ins as well as some regular office based hours: Rapid Response Workers: <ul>\n<li>09:30 - 17:00</li>\n<li>16:30 - midnight</li>\n<li>Ocassional sleep in</li>\n</ul>Short Breaks Worker:<ul>\n<li>07:30 - 15:00</li>\n<li>14:00 - 23:00</li>\n<li>Sleep in</li>\n</ul><h4>About the team</h4>ARC Services offer therapeutic support to young people and their families across Hertfordshire, through many different interventions.We are looking for friendly passionate people to join our Rapid Response and Residential Short Breaks teams to help us make a difference.No two days are the same as we work in a trauma informed creative way to prevent families breaking down.Each of the teams work closely with social care teams, education, police, Out of Hours Service and Health.<h4>About the role</h4>ARC Rapid Response Worker – This role varies from supportive phone calls and visits to families during crisis, working alongside the police to de-escalate a situation, supporting a young person home from hospital, to running group activities for the young people including geocaching, bike rides, festive events, sporting activities, arts and crafts.ARC Short Breaks Worker – This role involves supporting young people and their families through creative therapeutic family interventions within their family homes or our residential home. Promoting and implementing daily routines through support with school runs right through to night time settling.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul>\n<li>Experience of working with young people and or families.</li>\n<li>Ability to think on your feet, and remain calm under pressure.</li>\n<li>Demonstratable skills in resilience and ability to look after yourself and others.</li>\n<li>Ability to work 2 out of 4 weekends a month, evenings and bank holidays.</li>\n<li>Computer competency with the ability to record concise detailed reports</li>\n<li>Full UK driving licence with regular access to a car + business insurance</li>\n</ul> Desirable:<ul>\n<li>NVQ Level 4 in Residential - You will be required to complete the NVQ Level 4 Apprenticeship in Residential if not already completed – college time is included within your hours.</li>\n<li>A therapeutic way of thinking – although training will be provided on ARC Framework, Non-Violence Resistance and Developing Therapeutic Skills</li>\n</ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the , level job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact Jenny Williamsv (Jenny.Williams1@hertfordshire.gov.uk)Interview Date: 23/04 & 24/04 (Face to Face - Welwyn Garden City)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 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 & 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.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£30,559 progressing to £33,366 per annum + 6% Market Enhanced Payment","publishDate":"2025-05-14T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-09T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/2f070066-888d-4c75-8e43-1bb9eed67677.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"1f2a1ff0-27e6-4d8e-8104-a48ae27e9a59","title":"SfYP Employment & Training Adviser","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Countywide","locationType":3,"description":" <h4>SfYP Employment & Training Adviser Apply Now </h4><dl>\n<dt>Job Number</dt>\n<dd> HCC28005 </dd>\n<dt>Location</dt>\n<dd> Countywide </dd>\n<dt>Directorate</dt>\n<dd> Childrens Services </dd>\n<dt>Salary Range</dt>\n<dd> £30,559 progressing to £33,366 per annum </dd>\n<dt>Contract Type</dt>\n<dd> Permanent </dd>\n<dt>Full Time/Part Time</dt>\n<dd> Full time/ Part time </dd>\n<dt>Closing date</dt>\n<dd> 01-Jun-2025 </dd>\n</dl>Job Title: SfYP Employment & Training Adviser Salary: £30,559 progressing to £33,366 per annum (pro rata for part time) - Pay Increase pending Hours: 37 or 18.5 hours per week Location: Various Positions Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>Hertfordshire County Council Services for Young People is the primary provider of youth work, career education information advice guidance and work-related learning in Hertfordshire. Our vision for young people is clear. We want young people to succeed, and by working for us you’ll be key to enable this to happen.We work with vulnerable young people to address emerging needs, improve life chances, and reduce escalation to more expensive and intensive services. This includes supporting those challenged in education, their community or home life, to ensure a successful transition to adulthood. The young people we work with are typically 11-17 and 18 to 25 if they are Care Leavers or have SEND.Employment and Training Advisers £30,559 progressing to £33,366 per annum (pro rata for part time) 5 x 37 hour a week across Hertfordshire working in an allocated area team 1 x 18.5 hours a week in Watford, Three Rivers, Hertsmere<h4>About the role</h4>What’s involved in the role?<ul>\n<li>Employment, training, and work-related learning activities support to young people.</li>\n<li>Job and work experience brokering.</li>\n<li>Support young people to enhance their employability skills.</li>\n<li>Undertake health and safety assessments within workplaces.</li>\n<li>Work face to face delivering at young people’s centres providing a range of support.</li>\n</ul>This is a varied role working as part of a team and will include direct contact with local employers to source a range of work-related opportunities for clients and after appropriate training, carry out Health & Safety checks with employers to support work experience placements.You will work with young people who are not in employment, education or training providing employment and training opportunities through job brokering and marketing vacancies. You will enhance the employability skills of young people by offering a range of services to include CV writing and interview preparation.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul>\n<li>Full UK driving licence with regular access to a vehicle.</li>\n<li>The ability to travel independently around the county.</li>\n<li>The ability to work flexibly as Service needs require.</li>\n<li>Excellent verbal, written and ICT skills</li>\n<li>The ability to build professional relationships young people.</li>\n<li>Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage time and availability effectively.</li>\n<li>The ability to support team activities and contribute to the wider service.</li>\n<li>An understanding of the issues facing young people who are unemployed and be able to demonstrate how you have effectively challenged stereotyping or other discriminatory practice.</li>\n</ul>Desirable:<ul>\n<li>Be able to demonstrate experience of building relationships and networking with employers.</li>\n<li>The ability to a build rapport with young people and evidence of working with them individually and in small groups.</li>\n<li>An understanding of the issues facing young people who are unemployed and be able to demonstrate how you have effectively challenged stereotyping or other discriminatory practice.</li>\n<li>Ability to work in a varied role working as part of a team</li>\n<li>Be proactive and have the ability to advocate and negotiate.</li>\n<li>Experience in networking with local employers and promoting employment services.</li>\n<li>Ability to use social media and online platforms, such as LinkedIn and the Hertfordshire Opportunities Portal (H.O.P), to support clients.</li>\n<li>Relevant qualifications in careers education, information, advice, and guidance (CEIAG), youth work, or a related field.</li>\n<li>Have a proactive approach and the ability to advocate and negotiate.</li>\n</ul>For more information regarding the work of Services for Young People please visit www.servicesforyoungpeople.orgThis job role is within the Community Services, level 8 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Community servicesTo find out more, please contact Kips Green: kips.green@hertfordshire.gov.uk or 01442 454083 Interview Dates: 19th June and 23rd JuneBenefits 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 & 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.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£30,559 progressing to £33,366 per annum","publishDate":"2025-05-14T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-01T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/fe8d8c22-7036-4c81-a4ef-0547a1a6d3c1.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d3122a1b-c2ce-4260-93db-83ef18c4cd85","title":"Deputy Team Manager - Leaving Care Team","employer":"Luton Borough Council","department":"","location":"Town Hall Extension","locationType":3,"description":"<div>\n\n<dl>\n<dt>Job number</dt>\n<dd>LBC03826</dd>\n<dt>Contract Type</dt>\n<dd>Fixed Term / Secondment</dd>\n<dt>Posting End Date</dt>\n<dd>1 June 2025</dd>\n<dt>Job Area</dt>\n<dd>Children's Social Care</dd>\n</dl>\n\n<h2>About the job</h2>\n\nSalary: £45,718 - £48,710 a year pro rata plus £5,000 market supplement allowance and £3,203 car benefit allowance a year pro rata Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Fixed term for 12 months\nThis position is available as a secondment opportunity for 1 year. If you are a permanent LBC employee, you must have written approval (an email will suffice) from your manager prior to applying and a copy will need to be submitted with your application. Please note: we will not be able to proceed with your application form without your manager’s permission.\nAre you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people leaving care? Do you have the experience, resilience, and leadership skills to help shape and deliver high-quality support services to care leavers as they move into adulthood?\nWe’re looking for a Deputy Team Manager to join our dynamic Leaving Care Team, supporting young people aged 16–25 on their journey to independence. This is your opportunity to be part of a dedicated, multi-disciplinary team making a lasting impact.\nAs Deputy Team Manager, you’ll work closely with the Team Manager to lead and inspire a committed team within our Corporate Parenting Service. You'll help shape service delivery, manage resources and budgets, and support frontline professionals to deliver tailored interventions that meet the complex and evolving needs of care-experienced young people.\nYour key responsibilities will include:\n<ul>\n<li>Supporting the operational management of the Leaving Care Team.</li>\n<li>Leading on complex casework, including safeguarding and statutory responsibilities.</li>\n<li>Coaching, mentoring, and supervising staff to maintain high standards of practice.</li>\n<li>Contributing to training and staff development.</li>\n<li>Representing the service at internal and external meetings.</li>\n</ul>\nYou’ll ensure children and young people’s voices are heard, their individual needs are understood, and their welfare safeguarded – all while striving for the best possible outcomes in education, health, employment, and emotional well-being.\nPlease note this role does not attract sponsorship.\n\n<h2>About you</h2>\n\nWe’re seeking a confident, empathetic leader with:\n<ul>\n<li>Substantial experience in a children’s social care environment, especially with safeguarding, child protection, and statutory casework.</li>\n<li>A strong track record of complex decision making and supporting practitioners through high-risk cases.</li>\n<li>Excellent knowledge of relevant legislation, frameworks, and performance standards related to Children’s Services.</li>\n<li>Experience in coaching, mentoring and developing staff, helping teams to thrive and deliver exceptional care.</li>\n<li>Ability to write complex reports and communicate effectively across a range of audiences.</li>\n<li>A recognised professional Social Work qualification (DipSW, CQSW or equivalent) and current Social Work England registration.</li>\n</ul>\nIf you’re committed to empowering care leavers and supporting your team to provide outstanding services, we’d love to hear from you.\n\n<h2>About us</h2>\n\nOur ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.\nThe 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?\nWe welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough\n\n<h2>Application process</h2>\n\nBecause 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.\n\n<h2>Additional information</h2>\n\nWe offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: \n<ul>\n<li>\nFrom 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade</li>\n<li>\nBuying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li>\n<li>\nCareer Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li>\n<li>\nPension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li>\n<li>\nGenerous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li>\n<li>\nEmployee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li>\n<li>\nWork/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns\n</li>\n<li>\nTraining and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li>\n<li>\nStaff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li>\n<li>\nArriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel</li>\n<li>\nFriday Funday Socials - One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2>Available documents</h2>\n<div>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.</div>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&nDocumentID=1508994&ptId=11300\">download: Deputy Team Manager - Leaving Care Team - JD.pdf</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&nDocumentID=1508995&ptId=11300\">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li>\n</ul>\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"45718 - 48710 GBP / year","publishDate":"2025-05-13T01:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-01T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/b45e6be0-aae6-4e98-9d61-3398123e57c4.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"3f5b23c3-df3c-4876-8bb3-aa383de56387","title":"Day Service Senior Support Worker","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Hertfordshire","locationType":3,"description":" <h4>Day Service Senior Support Worker Apply Now </h4> Various locations across Hertfordshire <dl>\n<dt>Job Number</dt>\n<dd> HCC24310 </dd>\n<dt>Location</dt>\n<dd> Hertfordshire </dd>\n<dt>Directorate</dt>\n<dd> Adult Care Services </dd>\n<dt>Salary Range</dt>\n<dd> £12.84 per hour progressing to £15.58 an hour </dd>\n<dt>Contract Type</dt>\n<dd> Permanent </dd>\n<dt>Full Time/Part Time</dt>\n<dd> Full time/ Part time </dd>\n</dl>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: Day Service Senior Support Worker Starting Salary: £26,835 (£13.90 per hour) with the opportunity to progress to £30,060 (£15.58 per hour) Hours: Full Time and Part Time Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Adult Care ServicesAT THIS TIME WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM CANDIDATES WITH STUDENT VISAS OR SPONSORED VISASLocations: Cheshunt - Broxbourne Day Service - 37 hours <h4>About the team</h4>Are you an experienced Day Service Support Worker wanting to progress whilst supporting people to live their best lives?People with disabilities in Hertfordshire need people like you! Come and work for a trusted employer who will value you and support your development<h4>About the role</h4>You will work in Day Centres across Hertfordshire to support people with:To lead on the daily programmes and communicate any relevant changes necessary to other senior staff and/or managers. Applying a positive risk approach in providing innovative day opportunities that both connect and enable those who attend the service.To develop and implement individual and detailed service user support plans, linking with other relevant parties, including liaison with families, health professionals, social workers, and other agencies. Act as link worker to named individuals.To undertake medication duties, including administration and recording, and where appropriate supervise junior staff in this task.<h4>About you</h4>You need to have some experience as a Day Service Support Worker for this role and to hold an RQF Level 2 award or equivalent – we will support you with all additional the training you need.You just need the right values and a willingness to learn.This job role is within the Health and Social Care, level 7 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact ed.davis@hertfordshire.gov.uk 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 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 & 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). 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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.Our teamsConnected Lives Gateway Connections - EastOur Connected Lives Gateway Service is 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 EastCould you bring your experience and passion for improving outcomes for people over age 65 and their carers with social care needs to the Older Person Service?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 & Development.<ul>\n<li>Broxbourne, Welwyn and Hatfield Team - OP East</li>\n<li>Community Review Team - OP East</li>\n</ul>Adult Disability Team West<ul><li>Continuing Health Care</li></ul>Adult Disability Service provides support to adults living with a learning or physical disability.We aim to enable people to make positive decisions in their lives, promote their independence and ensure they can get involved in their local community. We're a service motivated by and dedicated to social care intervention and community social work.This is a fast-paced environment. Our locality teams focus on complex cases and include general assessments and care planning. You'll support with:<ul>\n<li>completing care needs assessment</li>\n<li>developing innovative support plans</li>\n<li>building networks</li>\n<li>raising awareness in the area and developing valuable links for the team.</li>\n</ul>You'll work alongside community care officers, community learning disability nurses and occupational therapists to achieve the best outcomes for the people you work with.Integrated Discharge Team - West<ul><li>Barnet & Chase Farm Hospital</li></ul>Market Force Enhancement & 5% operational enhancement*At Barnet and Chase Farm Team we promote personalisation focusing on the wellbeing of the individual. Through care planning we strive for increased independence, choice and control by enable people to direct their own support.You will gain extensive experience in the field of Adult Social Care, Safeguarding practice and Multi-Disciplinary working.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.We offer 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. There will be opportunities for you to discuss this at interview if your application is successful.<ul><li>Barnet Hospital are now in a ULEZ Compliant Zone</li></ul>*please note the operational enhancement is a non-contractual payment subject to a 3 yearly review<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:Actively undertakes a specialist role i.e.<ul>\n<li>Moving and Handling Practitioner</li>\n<li>Practice Educator</li>\n<li>Approved Mental Health Practitioner</li>\n<li>Best Interest Assessor</li>\n</ul>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. 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Female Assistant Support Worker

Hightown Housing Association

£12.24 Per Hour

Hemel Hempstead (On-Site)

Posted 5 days ago

Youth Support Workers

Hertfordshire County Council

£24,786 pa progressing to £26,089 pa (pro rata for part time)

North Herts (On-Site)

Posted 5 days ago

Senior Practitioner - Brokerage

Hertfordshire County Council

£41,511 progressing to £45,718 pa plus MEP

Stevenage (On-Site)

Posted 5 days ago

Occupational Therapist - Adult Social Care

Luton Borough Council

37938 - 40476 GBP / year

Luton (On-Site)

Posted 8 days ago

Senior Practitioner - Children with Disabilities

Luton Borough Council

41511 - 44711 GBP / year

Luton (On-Site)

Posted 8 days ago

Social Worker - Adoption Team

Luton Borough Council

37938 - 40476 GBP / year

Luton (On-Site)

Posted 8 days ago

Housing Support Worker (12 month FTC)

Social Interest Group

£24,500

Victoria House (On-Site)

Posted 10 days ago

Closing today

Placement Officer

Hertfordshire County Council

£33,366 progressing to £36,124 pa

Stevenage (On-Site)

Posted 10 days ago

Closing in 1 day

Senior Practitioner - Social Work Academy

Luton Borough Council

41511 - 44711 GBP / year

Luton Town Hall (On-Site)

Posted 12 days ago

Closing in 1 day

Mockingbird Liasion Officer

Luton Borough Council

41511 - 44711 GBP / year

Luton (On-Site)

Posted 12 days ago

Support Worker

Hightown Housing Association

£13.26 Per Hour

Hemel Hempstead (On-Site)

Posted 13 days ago

Hertfordshire Learning Disability and Autism Keyworker

Hertfordshire County Council

£37,035 progressing to £40,476 pa

Hertfordshire (On-Site)

Posted 17 days ago

Senior Residential Childcare Workers

Hertfordshire County Council

£37,035 progressing to £40,476 per annum + 6% market enhancement

Hertford (On-Site)

Posted 17 days ago

Residential Childcare Workers

Hertfordshire County Council

£30,559 progressing to £33,366 per annum

Hertford (On-Site)

Posted 17 days ago

Closing today

Senior Integrated Commissioning Manager

Luton Borough Council

51802 - 54924 GBP / year

Arndale House, 3rd Floor, The Mall, 37 The Mall, Luton LU1 2LJ (On-Site)

Posted 18 days ago

ARC Rapid Response Workers & ARC Short Breaks Worker

Hertfordshire County Council

£30,559 progressing to £33,366 per annum + 6% Market Enhanced Payment

Welwyn (On-Site)

Posted 18 days ago

Closing today

SfYP Employment & Training Adviser

Hertfordshire County Council

£30,559 progressing to £33,366 per annum

Countywide (On-Site)

Posted 18 days ago

Closing today

Deputy Team Manager - Leaving Care Team

Luton Borough Council

45718 - 48710 GBP / year

Town Hall Extension (On-Site)

Posted 19 days ago

Day Service Senior Support Worker

Hertfordshire County Council

£12.84 per hour progressing to £15.58 an hour

Hertfordshire (On-Site)

Posted 19 days ago

Advanced Practitioner

Hertfordshire County Council

£46,731 progressing to £51,802

Hertfordshire (On-Site)

Posted 19 days ago

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34 Social Care job vacancies in Stevenage

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Female Assistant Support Worker

Youth Support Workers

Senior Practitioner - Brokerage

Occupational Therapist - Adult Social Care

Senior Practitioner - Children with Disabilities

Social Worker - Adoption Team

Housing Support Worker (12 month FTC)

Placement Officer

Senior Practitioner - Social Work Academy

Mockingbird Liasion Officer

Support Worker

Hertfordshire Learning Disability and Autism Keyworker

Senior Residential Childcare Workers

Residential Childcare Workers

Senior Integrated Commissioning Manager

ARC Rapid Response Workers & ARC Short Breaks Worker

SfYP Employment & Training Adviser

Deputy Team Manager - Leaving Care Team

Day Service Senior Support Worker

Advanced Practitioner

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Social Care job vacancies in Stevenage