{"mutations":[],"queries":[{"state":{"data":{"applicationInsightsConnectionString":"InstrumentationKey=986dca8f-ea1f-417a-a41d-912bfa27aec1;IngestionEndpoint=https://westeurope-5.in.applicationinsights.azure.com/;LiveEndpoint=https://westeurope.livediagnostics.monitor.azure.com/;ApplicationId=b91c4025-ea5a-4c27-a932-6754799efa0c","gtmId":"GTM-NDS7R2","features":{"AppliedJobsView":true,"CandidateRedesign":true,"CvParsing":true,"FullCandidateProfile":true,"HeaderJobsButton":true,"ImageOptimization":true,"JobSearchPreferences":true,"LogosFromSameDomain":true,"MakeWaves":false,"MatchedJobs":true,"NewJobTypes":true,"NewNavbar":true,"NewPlacesAutocomplete":true,"PdfJobDocuments":true,"ReciteMe":true,"UploadCV":false}},"dataUpdateCount":1,"dataUpdatedAt":1739354881034,"error":null,"errorUpdateCount":0,"errorUpdatedAt":0,"fetchFailureCount":0,"fetchFailureReason":null,"fetchMeta":null,"isInvalidated":false,"status":"success","fetchStatus":"idle"},"queryKey":["configuration"],"queryHash":"[\"configuration\"]"},{"state":{"data":{"standard":{"jobs":[{"id":"58c726e7-52d2-4a6a-9f11-0146f1b735de","title":"Divisional Quality & Performance Manager","employer":"Southwark Council","department":"","location":"Southwark, London","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Join Our Team as Divisional Quality & Performance Manager</strong></p>\n<p>Are you a skilled quality management professional looking for a diverse and rewarding role? Traded Services is excited to offer an exceptional opportunity for a Divisional Quality & Performance Manager—a role that spans multiple essential services, ensuring no two days are ever the same.</p>\n<p><strong>About Us</strong></p>\n<p>Traded Services is a dynamic division delivering a wide range of services, including pest control, street lighting, parks and play equipment maintenance, and commercial vehicle management. Operating from a busy depot in Peckham, we serve both internal and external markets, ensuring high-quality services that make a real difference in our communities.</p>\n<p>We are part of the Environment, Sustainability & Leisure department, committed to continuous improvement, innovation, and delivering high-quality, resident-focused services. Our team has achieved significant success in recent years, and we’re looking for a leader to help us build on this momentum.</p>\n<p><strong>The Role</strong></p>\n<p>As Divisional Quality & Performance Manager, you will be at the heart of our operations, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and high standards across our services. You will:</p>\n<p>✔ Lead the development and implementation of an ISO accreditation for pest control, ensuring best practices and compliance.</p>\n<p>✔ Oversee multiple service areas, making this a truly diverse and fast-paced role where no two days are alike.</p>\n<p>✔ Drive continuous improvement, enhancing service quality, performance, and customer satisfaction.</p>\n<p>✔ Ensure compliance with health & safety, environmental standards, and service delivery best practices.</p>\n<p>✔ Collaborate with managers and frontline teams, fostering a culture of innovation and high performance.</p>\n<p><strong>What We’re Looking For</strong></p>\n<p>We need a proactive leader with a passion for quality management and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>A strong background in quality management systems and performance measurement.</li>\n<li>Experience in developing externally assessed systems, such as ISO standards.</li>\n<li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills to influence and inspire teams.</li>\n<li>A problem-solving mindset with the ability to drive positive change.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>A Unique and Varied Role – From pest control to parks management, you’ll work across a broad range of services, keeping each day exciting.</li>\n<li>Make a Real Impact – Play a key role in shaping service delivery and improving standards that benefit residents.</li>\n<li>Be Part of a Successful Team – Join a division with proven success, where you can contribute to and build on our achievements.</li>\n<li>Growth & Development – Lead high-profile projects, including ISO accreditation, and expand your professional expertise.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>If you’re ready for a varied, impactful, and rewarding role, we’d love to hear from you!</p>\n<p><em>We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our <strong>Southwark Stands Together programme</strong>. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.</em></p>","shortDescription":"<p>Divisional Quality &amp; Performance Manager sought for Traded Services to lead ISO accreditation &amp; ensure high standards across services. Apply now.</p>","salaryDescription":"£48,618 - £55,710","publishDate":"2025-02-11T09:50:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-30T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/213cfc55-b2cb-4bd9-ab00-f040476359b5.jpg","score":1,"featured":true,"enhanced":true},{"id":"3ffeef67-d7ed-438e-91a1-f6b2442e0c43","title":"Health Visitor","employer":"London Borough of Sutton","department":"","location":"Sutton","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>About the Borough</strong> <br> <br>In Sutton, there is much for us to be proud of both as a council and as a borough. This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ. <br><br>Looking ahead, there are plans for the delivery of new homes and new schools and the London Cancer Hub is being developed, while the Council is also seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment.<br><br>All of this demonstrates a good track record and an authority that is ambitious and set to deliver more improvements for the borough. We've set out our vision for the future of Sutton in our corporate plan - Ambitious for Sutton. This strategic plan will shape the outcomes we achieve, the services we provide, and the impact we have on residents, to make Sutton a great place to live, work and raise a family.<br><br>Situated in Zone 5, Sutton is less than 30 minutes by train from central London, and south and south west London are easily accessible by public transport. There are 10 train stations which serve key neighbourhoods within the borough providing direct connections to London Victoria, London Bridge, London Blackfriars and St Pancras International. Sutton also has direct rail connections with Epsom, Dorking, Guildford and Horsham, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and West Croydon for the London Overground. There's also an extensive road network which provides close and easy access to the M25 and M23.<br><br><strong>About the Role and our Ideal Candidate</strong> <br> <br>We are looking for a passionate and proactive Health Visitor who shares our commitment to improving health outcomes for children and families in Sutton. You'll work closely with the Head of Service to deliver the strategic vision for children's services, fostering collaboration between Health and Local Authority partners to achieve the best results.<br><br>You will bring a strong commitment to empowering families, enabling them to take responsibility for their health through education, support, and community-based care. Your practice will be guided by the four principles of health visiting:<ul>\n<li>Searching for health needs</li>\n<li>Raising health awareness</li>\n<li>Influencing health-related policies</li>\n<li>Facilitating health-enhancing activities</li>\n</ul><strong>What You'll Do</strong><ul>\n<li>Deliver the <strong>Healthy Child Programme</strong> to Sutton's families with a focus on quality and impact.</li>\n<li>Identify health needs early and provide tailored interventions to help children reach their full potential.</li>\n<li>Ensure vulnerable children are supported with timely, effective care and interventions.</li>\n</ul>We're seeking a compassionate, adaptable professional who thrives in collaborative environments, values evidence-based practice, and is eager to make a meaningful difference in the community.<br><br><strong>About the Role</strong> <br> <br><strong>Competitive Salary Aligned with NHS Pay Scales</strong><br><br><strong>From 1st September 2022, Children's Health Services offers a competitive starting salary designed to match or exceed NHS pay scales. </strong><br><br><strong>Health Visitors in Sutton are placed on a mid-range spinal point (SP 32) of Grade 8, with a starting salary of £42,840-exceeding the NHS equivalent of £40,701.</strong><br><br><strong>This ensures our staff are rewarded competitively while supporting their vital work in the community.</strong><br><br>As a Health Visitor, you will play a key role in reducing health inequalities for children, young people, and their families in Sutton. Through the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme, you will independently assess the health needs of service users and implement tailored care packages to support them.<br><br>Reporting to the Head of Service, your work will include conducting vital assessments at key developmental stages, such as antenatal contacts, new birth visits, 6-8 week checks, and 1- and 2-year reviews. Your experience in these areas will be essential to ensuring the success of the role and the service.<br><br>Collaboration is at the heart of what we do. You'll work closely with children's centre staff, GPs, social services, family support workers, school nursing teams, and other partners to provide holistic support to families across Sutton.<br><br>Newly qualified Health Visitors will benefit from a 6-month preceptorship period with dedicated guidance from a senior health visitor. Beyond this, you'll receive ongoing support to develop your skills, expand your knowledge, and confidently manage enhanced caseloads.<br><br><strong>About Us</strong> <br> <br>Join our Specialist Public Health (0-19) Service, covering Cheam and South Sutton, Carshalton, Wallington, and Central Sutton. Our Health Visiting and School Nursing teams are dedicated to improving outcomes for children and families, with a focus on school readiness, mental health and well-being, and enhancing SEND provision.<br><br>We proudly deliver the <strong>Healthy Child Programme</strong> for children aged 0-19, providing a comprehensive range of support to families in our community.<br><br><strong>Why Work With Us?</strong><ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Comprehensive Training and Development:</strong> We are passionate about supporting our staff to grow. Whether your interests lie in leadership, specialist areas such as speech and language, perinatal mental health, or working with children with additional needs, we provide tailored training and personal development opportunities to help you progress your career.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Innovation and Collaboration:</strong> We actively encourage innovation and ambition, empowering staff to contribute their ideas to enhance our service. Your voice matters here, and together, we continually strive to improve outcomes for Sutton's residents.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Modern and Flexible Working Environment:</strong> Embrace a modern approach to working with flexible options to work from our main bases, on the move, or at home. Equipped with Google Chromebooks, apps, and advanced technology, our team benefits from streamlined, collaborative, and adaptable working practices.</li>\n</ul>You'll find a supportive and friendly team culture here at Sutton, where collaboration and shared purpose drive everything we do.<br><br>For more information on the role and the service, download the Candidate Pack attached.<br><br>For an informal discussion, feel free to contact <strong>Jean Crate</strong>, Service Manager, at <br><br>jean.crate@sutton.gov.uk <br><br><strong>About You</strong> <br> <br>Here's a refined version of that section:<br><br><strong>To be successful in this role, we expect candidates to demonstrate the following competencies:</strong><ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Registered Nurse or Midwife</strong> with current Health Visitor registration.</li>\n<li>Proven experience in <strong>working collaboratively across professional boundaries</strong> to achieve positive outcomes.</li>\n<li>A solid understanding of <strong>safeguarding practices for children</strong>, with the ability to work autonomously while maintaining a high level of <strong>self-motivation</strong> and contributing effectively within a team.</li>\n</ul><strong>Our Offer To You</strong> <br> <br>At our organisation, we are committed to nurturing and developing talent. We offer a supportive, friendly, and collaborative environment where you can thrive, grow, and advance your career. We value your ideas, whether big or small, and encourage contributions that help improve the way we work. You'll be supported by a dynamic, experienced management team, eager to hear your thoughts and drive change.<br><br><strong>In addition, we offer:</strong><ul>\n<li>Access to the <strong>NHS Employment Service Passport,</strong> which will recognise continuous service for a number of LBS contractual entitlements, such as annual leave, occupational sick pay, occupational maternity pay, and other leave arrangements..</li>\n<li>A <strong>Golden Handshake</strong> payment of £1,500 on appointment, with an additional £1,500 after 2 years of service.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Localised Flexitime</strong> for improved work-life balance.</li>\n</ul>We provide a modern and flexible working environment, supported by our robust IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps, empowering staff to work from multiple locations. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme ensures that staff are not required to be in the office every day, offering more freedom and balance.<br><br><strong>Additional employee benefits include:</strong><ul>\n<li><strong>Generous annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time).</strong></li>\n<li><strong>Flexi-time (available for roles at grades 1-9).</strong></li>\n<li><strong>Three volunteering days per year in Sutton.</strong></li>\n<li><strong>Access to comprehensive learning and development opportunities.</strong></li>\n<li><strong>Discounts for shopping, dining, and leisure activities.</strong></li>\n<li><strong>Interest-free season ticket loans and local government pension scheme.</strong></li>\n<li><strong>Car parking scheme and cycle-to-work options.</strong></li>\n<li><strong>Zip car scheme and subsidised gym membership.</strong></li>\n<li><strong>Free eye tests and contributions towards glasses.</strong></li>\n<li><strong>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support.</strong></li>\n<li><strong>A range of staff networks offering a supportive environment for personal and professional growth.</strong></li>\n</ul>We're proud to offer an environment where your career and well-being are valued, and where you have the tools and support to succeed.<br><br><strong>Application Process</strong> <br> <br>Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application.<br><br>To support our diversity agenda and reduce the risk of bias in our recruitment activities, our short listing process completely anonymises personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc. Our hiring managers review and short list applications based on the information provided as part of your application as to how well you meet the requirements and criteria for the role, as outlined in the job profile.<br><br>The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.<br><br><strong>Additional Information</strong> <br> <br>We pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen <a href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing\" title=\"Workforce Equalities Report - Highlights\">here.</a> We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.<br><br>We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.<br><br>The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance.<br><br>#LI-JT<br><br><strong>Job Profile</strong> <br> <a class=\"file_application_pdf\" href=\"https://kingston-sutton-jobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-4/brand-7/spa-1/candidate/download_file_opp/3328/105858/1/0/5b600d9607fdcd1b2b73dd4fb2a2f3137600e2a4\"> SHC candidate pack Health Visitor (1).pdf - 1918KB Opens in a new window </a> <br><br><strong> Local Intelligence Check (LIC) and Counter-Terrorism Checks Level 3 Vetting</strong><br><br><strong>Important Information - Local Intelligence Check (LIC) and Counter-Terrorism Checks Level 3 Vetting</strong><br> The successful candidate will have to undergo the specified vetting process including an initial Local Intelligence Check (LIC) and Counter-Terrorism Checks Level 3 Vetting. <br><br> Part 1: A Local Intelligence Check (LIC) which involves local Sutton Police officers running a search on the successful candidate on a database to ensure there's no/limited risk to working from the Police Station pending the outcome of full vetting (part 2). This process is expected to take 2-weeks and is to be completed before the agreed start date. <br><br> Part 2: A New Scotland Yard CTC Level 3 Vetting: This process is done upon appointment and commences on the agreed start date at the Police Station. This is an enhanced process which involves a more thorough background search to provide the right security clearance for access to the police station. This process typically takes at least 3 months to complete. <br><br> Please note: Appointment and employment is conditional on the post-holder completing and successfully holding Met Police Vetting (Non Police Personnel Vetting Level 2) in order to operate from Sutton Police Station. Failure to pass Met Police Vetting will result in the immediate termination of contract.","shortDescription":"<p>The Health Visitor role in Sutton requires delivering the Healthy Child Programme, identifying health needs, and supporting vulnerable children.</p>","salaryDescription":"£40,755 - £48,531 (£50,574 unconsolidated maximum)","publishDate":"2025-01-24T09:51:45.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-14T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/3c9b452c-9bcc-4259-a2a2-8891a8fedf1d.png","score":1,"featured":true,"enhanced":true},{"id":"7b608279-0e0f-4d18-a328-7be948457590","title":"Experienced Social Worker","employer":"London Borough of Newham","department":"","location":"Greater London","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>JOB TITLE: Social Worker </strong></p> <p><strong>SERVICE: Adult Social Care</strong></p> <p><strong>SALARY (includes market supplement) up to £50,532 dependant on experience</strong></p> <p><strong>Hybrid role :Newham Dockside E16 2QU</strong></p> <p><strong>Closing date: 7 March 2025: *Please apply ASAP as we may shortlist and interview before the closing date</strong></p> <p> </p><p><strong>Job Description</strong></p> <p><strong>WE ARE NEWHAM</strong></p> <p>We’re a vibrant, dynamic, culturally rich London Borough with a young population and limitless potential. We’re a challenging yet rewarding place for social work practise to flourish and we are steadfastly committed to our workforce being representative of the residents that we work with. We are taking coordinated, meaningful and focused action to develop an inclusive culture because we believe this is at the heart of enabling diversity in all respects, including diversity of thought. We are taking positive actions to challenge all forms of discrimination and injustice to help make Newham a fairer and more equitable place for our residents, their families and carers to live, learn and thrive. </p> <p>We are building a fairer Newham through investment, co-production and by continuously developing our Well Newham Approach practice model; which centres on Strengths Based and Outcomes Focused working. </p> <p>We understand that Social Work can be a challenging yet ultimately very rewarding profession that makes demands of you personally and professionally.  In Newham, we value your wellbeing and we aim to ensure that you have a better work /life balance through a hybrid working offer.  When you are not visiting residents, their families and carers we have a modern office space for you when you are on site, a flexible working policy where all requests are considered and a strengths based supervision policy to support you to do your best work.</p> <p><strong>About the Job </strong></p> <p>We offer a variety of Social Work opportunities catering to different resident groups and in a variety of settings. All staff work closely with our Practice Managers and Team Managers to ensure that we are able to deliver a safe, strength based service, promoting and improving independence, ensuring comprehensive person-centred assessments, reviews and interventions, supporting court work (where required) and ensuring residents are safeguarded, enabling choice and control regarding their accommodation, care and support needs.</p> <p>Our diverse team is committed to making a positive difference to our residents' lives. In return we will provide you with the training, excellent supervision, and development opportunities to progress your career. </p> <p>We are happy to consider flexible working.  The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc. Please discuss your needs with us.</p> <p> <strong>About You</strong></p> <p>We’re looking for experienced, confident social work practitioners; you will have at least 2 years post qualified experience (or more) and experience of working effectively within a diverse, urban community. </p> <p>Newham is committed to our workforce being representative of the families we work with, to enhance cultural competence and adjust our practice to suit the individuals we serve. We are looking for colleagues who share our values and are passionate about tackling disproportionality wherever they find it and building a Fairer Newham..</p> <p>You will be a qualified social worker who is registered with Social Work England.</p> <p><strong>WHY WORK WITH US?</strong></p> <p>We’ve been working hard to make Newham a great place to practise social work.</p> <ul>\n<li>A commitment to addressing disproportionality wherever we find it.</li> <li>We focus on reaching excellence.</li> <li>North East London Teaching Partnership  links to enhance theory, practice and academic learning</li> <li>We offer genuinely flexible/hybrid working as long as residents are supported.</li> <li>Stability: 100% of our Senior Managers are permanent staff</li> <li>A competitive package for social workers of up to £49041 (includes market supplement).</li> <li>Oyster card/parking permit for business use.</li> <li>AMHP service offering £3000 increment </li> <li>AMHP/BIA/PE training available </li> <li>Wellbeing service, leisure and discount benefits (Council scheme).</li> <li>Travel season ticket loan, cycle scheme, </li> <li>Local Authority pension.</li> <li>Fleet car – electric vehicle lease scheme</li> </ul> <p><strong>TO APPLY</strong></p> <p>To apply please submit your CV and a supporting statement (1-2 sides of A4) through our <strong>online recruitment portal</strong><strong>.</strong> </p> <p>Shortlisting decisions will be based on candidates' relevant experience and on candidates' suitability for the role in line with the person specification, as described in their supporting statement and CV.</p> <p><strong>Closing date: 7 March at 23:59</strong></p> <p><strong>Interviews: ASAP* - </strong></p> <p><strong>*PLEASE APPLY ASAP AS WE MAY SHORTLIST AND INTERVIEW BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE</strong></p> <p> </p><p>If you have any questions about the recruitment process or want to discuss joining Newham Adult Social Care please contact our recruitment team by email recruitmentadultsocialworker@newham.gov.uk and we will get back to you </p> <p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p> <p>We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us.</p> <p>The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our residents. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.</p> <p><strong>Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.</strong></p> <p><strong>We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.</strong></p> <p><i><strong>Please delete and add ALL FROM ABOVE that applies as this text will appear in your job advert. Do not delete any of the wording below this statement.</strong></i></p> <p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p> <p>We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us.</p> <p>The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.</p> <p><strong>Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.</strong></p> <p><strong>We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.</strong></p> <p> </p><p>The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest co<img src=\"https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=b1061e81302dddc0e16e1d793bd705d4&view\" alt=\" \" width=\"1\" height=\"1\"></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£35,000 - £49,999","publishDate":"2025-02-11T15:40:05.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-07T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/6950a057-0d95-403c-9a14-62aecf8f0076.JPG","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"afa7bb53-36a6-4642-8b6d-ea149f3cf9b3","title":"Senior Social Worker - Children's - Edge of Care Reunification Team","employer":"London Borough of Newham","department":"","location":"Greater London","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>SENIOR SOCIAL WORKERS – CHILDREN’S</strong></p> <p><strong>EDGE OF CARE REUNIFICATION TEAM</strong></p> <p><strong>£55,574 - £58,607 (includes market supplement)</strong></p> <p><strong>Hybrid role – Newham Dockside E16 2QU</strong></p> <p><strong>Closing date: 02/03/2025 at 23:59</strong></p> <p> </p><p><strong>Job description – Senior Social Worker</strong></p> <p> </p><p><strong>JOIN US AND HELP BUILD A FAIRER NEWHAM</strong></p> <p>We’re a vibrant, dynamic, culturally rich London Borough with a young population and limitless potential. We’re a challenging yet rewarding place for social work practice to flourish and we are steadfastly committed to our workforce being representative of the families that we work with. We are taking coordinated, meaningful and focused action to develop an inclusive culture because we believe this is at the heart of enabling diversity in all respects, including diversity of thought. We are taking positive actions to challenge all forms of discrimination and injustice to help make Newham a fairer and more equitable place for children and families to live, learn and thrive.</p> <p>The Edge of Care Reunification Team is a new team which will start work in April 2025. The Edge of Care Reunification Team is based within the Clinical Practice Service and sits alongside and strengthens our existing Edge of Care offering. The team works alongside social workers in the wider service, providing expert support for practitioners and children and families. The Team will be supporting adolescent children who are in local authority care to safely reunify home, looking for creative, restorative and positive solutions for children and their families.</p> <p>We understand that social work can be a challenging yet ultimately very rewarding profession that makes demands of you personally and professionally. In Newham we value your wellbeing and we aim to ensure that you have a better work/life balance through a remote working offer when you are not visiting children and families, a modern office space for when you’re on site, a flexible working policy where all requests are considered, and a clinical offer to support you to do your best work. </p> <p><strong>This is a fantastic opportunity to do valuable work which will keep families together and change lives.</strong></p> <p> </p><p><strong>ABOUT THE JOB</strong></p> <p>The Senior Social Worker will be providing an episode of targeted intensive time-limited support to children and families open to an allocated social worker. The Senior Social Worker will be an integral part of the professional network to enable the reunification of children who have recently come into care, are already in Care, stabilising emergency placements with family member’s/kinship carers or to enable children to step down from high support placements to foster care as part of the reunification plan. This exciting role will involve a high level of direct work with adolescents and their families, including those placed outside of Newham and involve working outside of business hours.</p> <p>We can offer training in our relational model and support to develop systemic practice and we have a wide training offer including safeguarding and systemic training and you will be working within a service where learning and practice development are held in high priority, supported by a permanent management team.</p> <p>The Senior Social Worker will be responsible for implementing the co-production of bespoke reunification plans jointly with the allocated social workers within the Children in Care Service, the family and the professional network. Where required, this will also include providing written support plans to be incorporated within the Court Care Plans and Statements. The Senior Social Worker will supervise the Coaches within the Team and support the Team Manager in the implementation of consultations, closures and performance led targets. There will be CPD opportunities for the successful applicant. </p> <p> </p><p><strong>ABOUT YOU</strong></p> <p>We are looking for Senior Social Workers with significant post qualifying experience within a statutory children’s social work service. It’s essential that applicants understand the value of working with families from first point of contact to completion and are enthusiastic about this way of working. We’re also keen to meet practitioners who value their own CPD, will make the most of our academy offer and are excited about the prospect of working with management to embed good practice and support colleagues.</p> <p>We’re looking for conscientious, considerate and empathetic people, who are committed to working relationally with families whilst putting every child’s welfare, potential, and future at the heart of their work. Newham is committed to our workforce being representative of the families we work with, to enhance cultural competence and adjust our practice to suit the individuals we serve. We are looking for colleagues who share our values and are passionate about tackling disproportionality wherever they find it and building a Fairer Newham.</p> <p>Applicants will need to evidence their experience of supporting families as well as supporting and engaging adolescents. A good knowledge of the factors that can impact on reunifications being successful is essential and will need to be demonstrated in application and at interview. You will have experience in undertaking needs assessments and contributing to risk and safety planning and will have experience of working with statutory services. You will have demonstrable experience of working with children, young people and families with highly complex and challenging needs and be dynamic and creative. You will have demonstrable experience of working within a multi-disciplinary environment and with stakeholders in the community.</p> <p>You will be a qualified social worker, registered with Social Work England, and be committed to tackling disproportionality where you find it.</p> <p> </p><p><strong>WHY WORK WITH US?</strong></p> <p>We’ve been working hard to make Newham a great place to practise social work.</p> <ul>\n<li>A commitment to addressing disproportionality wherever we find it.</li> <li>We’re a GOOD local authority focused on reaching excellence.</li> <li>We offer genuinely flexible/hybrid working as long as children and families are supported.</li> <li>Stability: 100% of senior management and 80% of Team Managers are now permanent.</li> <li>Our firmly established practice model, Circles of Support, was recently nominated for the prestigious MJ Award for Innovation in Children’s Services and allows systemic, restorative practice to flourish.</li> <li>Career progression is possible with Newham; within Children’s social work we promoted 30 internal colleagues in 2023 and 38 colleagues so far in 2024.</li> <li>Social Care Academy – our academy received significant praise from Ofsted and 50+ social workers have studied for systemic higher education with us since 2020.</li> <li>A competitive salary package that rivals capped agency pay.</li> <li>Oyster card/parking permit for business use.</li> <li>Wellbeing service, leisure and discount benefits</li> <li>Travel season ticket loan, cycle scheme, Local Authority pension.</li> </ul> <p> </p><p><strong>TO APPLY</strong></p> <p>To apply please submit your CV through our <strong>online recruitment portal</strong><strong>.</strong> </p> <p>Please ensure your CV and statement shows clearly how you meet the person specification and requirements listed in this advert.</p> <p><strong>Closing date: 02/03/2025 at 23:59*</strong></p> <p><strong>Interviews: ASAP</strong></p> <p>If you have any questions about the recruitment process or want to discuss joining Newham Children’s Services with one of<img src=\"https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=7a61a597bbc5ab396fced41df5e0707e&view\" alt=\" \" width=\"1\" height=\"1\"></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£50,000 - £74,999","publishDate":"2025-02-11T15:40:05.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-02T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/eb0e8d09-db3b-4994-9c9b-f682996e6acf.JPG","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"c91c1e40-bd85-43bf-9765-8d10581b7035","title":"Team Manager","employer":"Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames","department":"","location":"Chessington","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>About the Borough</strong> <br> <br>This special place in South West London between the capital and the country has been a Royal borough longer than anywhere else - it is where the first kings of England were crowned.<br><br>Today it is a vibrant and diverse borough, with a long history and strong cultural and community heritage. Kingston's riverside location, fantastic retail offer, historic market place and church, parks and gardens all make Kingston town centre the vibrant space it is, and each of our district town centres (Surbiton, New Malden, Tolworth and Chessington) have something unique to offer.<br><br>Situated in Zone 6, Kingston is among the best-connected town centres in London - with direct train links from Kingston and Surbiton stations to Clapham Junction and London Waterloo, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and Tramlink.<br><br>Kingston's people are innovative and entrepreneurial, and have a strong sense of community pride. The borough has been home to great industry and creativity for many years, reflected in assets such as the Rose Theatre, the International Youth Arts Festival and Kingston University, which boasts more new graduate business start-ups than any other.<br><br>We have seen tremendous generosity and compassion within our communities, particularly in response to COVID-19, which is a demonstration of Kingston's key strength. The council offers a strong level of support to vulnerable groups and those who need additional support, which has also increased significantly as a result of the pandemic. Like most places, the average age of our population is rising as more people are living longer, so we are working closely with residents to help them maintain their independence and further improve the cost effectiveness of our service to meet the ongoing rise in demand.<br><br>Kingston is home to people from diverse and interesting cultures and backgrounds, which helps to create the rich sense of community shared across the borough. In particular, Kingston has a large Sri Lankan Tamil community and is home to more people from Korea than any other part of the UK.<br><br><strong>About the Role and our Ideal Candidate</strong> <br> <br> The post holder will have a major contribution to make to the delivery of that vision and the strategic priorities set out in the Kingston Plan by providing effective Management of practitioners responsible for professional Case Management within the teams. <strong> </strong><strong> </strong><ul>\n<li> To champion and support continuous professional development. </li>\n<li> To promote the principles of the Care Act (2014) within the team, focussing on early intervention and prevention, supporting choice and control, universal services for all and building social capital </li>\n<li> Promoting asset-based conversations </li>\n<li> To promote the council's vision of Adult Social Care and the Council vision and aspirations for the future. </li>\n</ul><strong> About you </strong> <br><br> Social Work Qualification and Social work registration<ul><li> To support the Corporate Head of service [CHoS] by contributing to the overall operational management and development of the service <br> To support the CHoS responsible for safeguarding to deliver a high quality service which makes safeguarding personal and keeps people safe from harm. <br> To take an active part in developing strategies and policies that will deliver the highest standards of accessible social care for Kingston residents. <br> To work with the CHoS in developing and implementing the work programmes for the team and setup appropriate governance frameworks where required. To develop business cases for and improvements to the services, working with customers, other service areas and partners. <br> To take a key role in developing and implementing the Team plan objectives and priorities. <br> To hold lead responsibility for all cases referred to the team and to maintain high standards and professional practice working at all times in the best interest of adults with disabilities and older people. </li></ul><strong>About Us</strong> <br> <br><strong>About the teams:</strong><br><br>Adult Social Care is currently seeking recruitment for 2 permanent managers' roles for both Kingston & Surbiton & Chessington Hubs. We are looking for motivated social care professionals who are seeking a rewarding career. We are committed to delivering excellent public services which is why we place the resident at the heart of what we do. We are proud of developing teams of excellent professionals and offer a wide range of support and CPD opportunities to our staff. We value and support staff and have been a leader in resilience and strength based working. <br><br><strong>About You</strong> <br><br><strong>Our Offer To You</strong> <br> <br>As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.<br><br>In addition we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff supported by our IT infrastructure, Google Chromebooks and Google Apps, which have acted as a key enabler for collaborative and streamlined working. We operate hybrid working, a flexible working model which allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. It enables staff to achieve a work life balance whilst still meeting the needs of the organisation.<br><br>Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li>\n<li>Flexible and agile working arrangements</li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul><strong>Application Process</strong> <br> <br> Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. <br><br> The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. <br><br> We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) so all personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc is completely anonymised during the shortlisting process. Our hiring managers review applications based on the knowledge, skills and experience demonstrated in your application, and how well these match the job profile. Our HR Shared Service with Sutton Council was recently recognised nationally for having the 'Best Inclusion and Diversity Programme' at the PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards 2023, something that we're incredibly proud of. <br><br> Hiring managers are encouraged to ensure that their interview panel is diverse, and representative of a range of protected characteristics, to help remove unconscious bias and ensure candidates are treated fairly during the selection process. Some characteristics may not be obvious, but our panels are diverse wherever possible. We have a number of measures in place to inform and support our approach, including mandatory EDI and unconscious bias training for all staff, safer recruitment training for diverse panel members, engaging with our staff networks and encouraging allyship. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce. <br><br><strong>Additional Information</strong> <br> <br> We are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough. Our aim is to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and staff feel a sense of belonging. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. <br><br> As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to thinking differently about disability and taking action to improve how we recruit, retain and develop disabled people. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. <br><br> We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda. <br><br>We are an accredited London Living Wage Employer and this means that everyone working at the Royal Borough of Kingston, regardless of whether they are permanent employees or third-party contractors and suppliers receive the London Living Wage. The real Living Wage is higher than the government's minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay that is based on the actual cost of living.<br><br>The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance.<br><br><strong>Important Information - Criminal Records</strong> <br> This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory result to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. It replaces the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA). <br> <strong>Job Profile</strong> <br> <a class=\"file_application_vnd_openxmlformats_officedocument_wordprocessingml_document\" href=\"https://kingston-sutton-jobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-4/spa-1/candidate/download_file_opp/3373/105858/1/0/e393593fff37b50cea7d485402995f51938ebbf3\"> Team Manager Job Profile.docx - 206KB Opens in a new window </a> <br> <a class=\"file_application_pdf\" href=\"https://kingston-sutton-jobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-4/spa-1/candidate/download_file_opp/3373/105858/1/1/e393593fff37b50cea7d485402995f51938ebbf3\"> Converted File Team Manager Job Profile.docx.pdf - 197KB Opens in a new window </a> <br><br><strong>Additional Document 1</strong> <br> <a class=\"file_application_vnd_openxmlformats_officedocument_wordprocessingml_document\" href=\"https://kingston-sutton-jobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-4/spa-1/candidate/download_file_opp/3373/105941/1/0/e393593fff37b50cea7d485402995f51938ebbf3\"> Team Manager Job Profile.docx - 206KB Opens in a new window </a> <br> <a class=\"file_application_pdf\" href=\"https://kingston-sutton-jobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-4/spa-1/candidate/download_file_opp/3373/105941/1/1/e393593fff37b50cea7d485402995f51938ebbf3\"> Converted File Team Manager Job Profile.docx.pdf - 197KB Opens in a new window </a>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£57,663 - £63,159","publishDate":"2025-02-09T03:01:41.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-28T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/0a26b0b5-7ccb-499a-94b3-2ba0fda27361.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"ed7121fc-4ddf-4c2b-bda9-18cae34a250a","title":"Children’s Social Worker - Family Support and Protection","employer":"London Borough of Tower Hamlets","department":"","location":"Town Hall, 160 Whitechapel Road, LONDON","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Role: </strong>Children’s Social Worker - Family Support and Protection</p><p><strong>Division: </strong>Supporting Families Division<strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary: Grade I-K - £44,430 - £55,710 plus travel allowance of £1,280 per annum</strong></p><p><strong>Contract: </strong>Permanent</p><p><strong>Location: </strong>LBTH Town Hall, 106 Whitechapel Road, London E1 1BJ</p><p> </p><p><strong>About Us</strong></p><p><em>We believe that the best place for children is to be </em><strong><em>raised </em>within their own families</strong><em>, immediate or wider, wherever it is safe and appropriate to do so.​ In Tower Hamlets we are committed to </em><strong><em>building relationships </em>and strengthening families</strong><em> by working </em><strong><em>with</em></strong><em> people in a compassionate and understanding way. ​</em></p><p><em>We are </em><strong><em>ambitious</em></strong><em> for Tower Hamlets children and families and endeavour for every child and young person to be </em><strong><em>healthy, safe and successful</em></strong><em>.</em></p><p>Tower Hamlets is a progressive, ambitious and diverse place to work. We place children and families at the heart of everything that we do and are relentless in our pursuit of positive outcomes for all.</p><p><strong>Our Better Together </strong>Practice Framework is based on the ideas and concepts which underpin Restorative Practice and draws from other strength-based approaches, such as Systemic and Trauma Informed Practice</p><p>Our C-Change approach: <strong>Connect, Curious, Community, Co-Produce, Collaborate, Check, </strong> sets out “6 Cs ” for our work with children, young people their parents and carers, and each other.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>We are recruiting experienced social workers for our front door service in Family Support and Protection Teams.</p><p>If you are passionate about building relationships with children and families at their first contact with Children’s Social Care, focused on working towards positive outcomes for children and have <strong>at least 1 year of post-qualifying</strong> <strong>experience in a statutory Children’s Social Care team</strong>, we would love you to apply.</p><p>Family Support and Protection Service (FSP) consists of 10 social work teams. Family Support and Protection undertake child in need work, child protection work, alongside court work. This enables social workers to gain a good understanding of statutory work, but we also work closely with schools, health and voluntary organisations that formulates good partnership working with the ultimate aim of safeguarding and supporting children, young people and their families.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Have working knowledge of the framework within which social care operates, inclusive of legislation and national guidance and procedures specific to this post</li>\n<li>Have knowledge of statutory work with children, including children in need, child protection, children looked after and court work. Knowledge of different types of interventions in family support</li>\n<li>A nationally recognised or other social work England recognised social work qualification</li>\n<li>Have at least 1 year of post-qualifying experience in a statutory Children’s Social Care setting</li>\n</ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Our Benefits</strong></p><p>We've been working hard to make Tower Hamlets a great place to practice social work. <strong>We will help you to develop excellent social work</strong> <strong>practice, leading to career advancement at your own pace.</strong> We are committed to developing excellent practitioners and making Tower Hamlets an employer of choice. </p><p><strong>We offer a competitive salary - £44,430 - £55,710 plus travel allowance of £1,280 per annum</strong>.</p><p>We offer brand new state-of-the-art offices in the heart of the east end with great transport connections. We have fantastic transport links – Tower Hamlets town hall is directly opposite Whitechapel Station, putting all of London within easy reach of the town hall. </p><p>Our employees are put on the Local Government Pension Scheme. This is a career average salary scheme, so your pension benefits are guaranteed and do not depend on how investments perform. We pay into the fund on your behalf. </p><p>We have a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 29 working days, rising to 33 days with 5+ years' service, in addition to bank holidays and an additional 3 days at Christmas.  </p><p>We positively encourage flexible working and work life balance aimed at supporting individual employee requirements within the context of meeting service needs.  </p><p>We have a number of money-saving schemes, including a rent deposit scheme (which offers staff an interest free loan to help pay rent deposits) and season ticket loan scheme (interest-free loans to help staff when purchasing travel season tickets). </p><p>You will also benefit from:</p><ul>\n<li>A <strong>manageable and diverse caseload</strong> and good quality reflective supervision</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Coaching and support</strong> from our well-established Learning Academy, and the opportunity to practice within our bespoke practice model Better Together, which encompasses restorative, systemic and trauma informed practice principles Core, elective, flexible and specialist learning pathways, as well as clear development pathways for every stage of your social work career</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Opportunities to develop your practice</strong>, with a clear framework for career development/leadership programme</li>\n<li>Opportunities for agile/flexible working </li>\n</ul><p><br></p><p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p><p><strong>We have simplified our application process, please complete a short application on our online application system and upload your CV.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Closing date: </strong>This role is closing for applications on the <strong>27th February 2025</strong></p><p><strong>Test Stage:</strong> If successfully shortlisted, you will be invited to partake in stage 1 and 2 of the interview process (a group challenge and written exercise) <strong>on 6th March 2025</strong></p><p><strong>Interview:</strong> If successful in test stage 1 and 2, you will then be invited for a panel interview on the <strong>13th March 2025.</strong></p><p><strong>Please keep these dates free</strong></p><p><br></p><p>For further information regarding the role, please contact:</p><p>Stuart Andrews at <a href=\"mailto:Stuart.Andrews@towerhamlets.gov.uk\">Stuart.Andrews@towerhamlets.gov.uk</a> or Jaishree Bisht at <a href=\"mailto:Jaishree.Bisht@towerhamlets.gov.uk\">Jaishree.Bisht@towerhamlets.gov.uk</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Additional Details</strong></p><p>Tower Hamlets vision for our borough is that: people are aspirational, independent and have equal access to opportunities; we are a borough that our residents are proud of and love to live in; and we are a dynamic, outcomes-based council using digital innovation and partnership working to respond to the changing needs of our borough. We want people who aspire to our TOWER values: Together; Open; Willing; Excellent; Respect.</p><p>Tower Hamlets has a zero-tolerance approach to, and works to eradicate, all forms of discrimination on the basis of race, sex, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, status as a civil partner, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy and maternity and looks to employ a diverse workforce representative of those groups. We recognise that people can also be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. </p><p>We are a Disability Confident Employer, which means applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the post are guaranteed an interview. Care experience has also been adopted by the Council as an additional protected characteristic.</p><p>We welcome applicants interested in flexible working arrangements and also applicants who live in the borough. </p><p>________________________________________________________________________________________________________ </p><p>This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. It replaces the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA).</p><p>Tower Hamlets Councils are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£44,430 - £55,710","publishDate":"2025-02-07T16:53:35.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-27T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/b70e508c-5144-4819-803b-3db5936a4018.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"300084df-058e-40cd-a1f8-7e9d149d21fe","title":"ASB and Partnerships Project Support Officer","employer":"Reigate & Banstead Borough Council","department":"","location":"Town Hall, Reigate","locationType":3,"description":"<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Job Title:</strong> ASB and Partnerships Project Support Officer<br class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Location of work:</strong> Town Hall<br class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Salary:</strong> £28,023- £35,724 pro rata <br class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Basis:</strong> Permanent, Part time (30 hours per week)</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">About the Role</strong><br class=\"customHTML\">Are you looking for a new career opportunity in a fast developing, forward thinking, and ambitious organisation?</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Demonstrating that you are an innovative, supportive, positive and flexible person, you will play a key role in tackling anti-social behaviour in the Borough and helping residents and visitors to feel safe whether at home, outdoors or at work. We are an ambitious team working to support our local community, including addressing anti-social behaviour and supporting a thriving voluntary, community and faith sector.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">About the Person<br class=\"customHTML\"></strong><br class=\"customHTML\">With a proven track record of investigating suspected cases of anti-social behaviour and working with other agencies and residents to resolve the problems, you’ll also need excellent written and verbal communication skills. You will be able to prepare evidence and supporting information to secure successful resolution, including an understanding, or a willingness to learn, how to deliver ASB case reviews. You will have knowledge of antisocial behaviour legislation and practice, and the principles of information sharing, and where appropriate will be able to produce summary reports to inform the council and partner agencies.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">Preferably you will also have experience supporting the development and implementation of initiatives to successfully reduce crime and anti-social behaviour, including partnership events and campaigns to promote awareness of and engagement with a range of community safety issues.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">You will also have an interest in supporting the community to thrive, particularly though work with the voluntary, community and faith sector. You will have a flexible approach and in addition to working on ASB you will undertake small projects and tasks to support the delivery of the wider team’s objectives. This might include organising events, small campaigns and wider administration.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Staff Benefits</strong><br class=\"customHTML\">In exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasm, we will offer support in continuing your personal and career development, in addition to providing a wide range of employment linked benefits.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">We provide you with competitive annual leave and contribute 15% towards the LGPS pension scheme. You will also have access to a range of discounts including local and high street stores, and salary sacrifice schemes including a cycle lease scheme, and ‘Better’ leisure centre membership.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Additional Information</strong> <br class=\"customHTML\">For an informal discussion about the role, please call Trevor Ford, Community Safety Officer, on 01737 27651.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\">We are proud to support the guaranteed interview schemes for those meeting the essential criteria for the role, under the Disability Confident employer scheme for disabled candidates, and the ‘Veteran’s scheme’ for ex-armed forces candidates.</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Closing date:</strong> 16 February 2025<br class=\"customHTML\">I<strong class=\"customHTML\">nterview Date:</strong> 20 February 2025</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"><strong class=\"customHTML\">Values and Behaviours</strong><br class=\"customHTML\">Our great working environment and the values and behaviours of every individual and team in the Council, help to evolve the culture of our organisation to become more commercial, innovative and embracing of change. Successful applicants to our career opportunities will be able to demonstrate they share the values and behaviours we seek in our organisation.<br class=\"customHTML\"><br class=\"customHTML\">To find out <a href=\"https://www.reigate-banstead.gov.uk/working-here\">‘Who we are’</a> as a council please follow the link below:</p>\n<p class=\"customHTML\"> </p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£28,023- £35,724 pro rata (depending on experience)","publishDate":"2025-02-07T15:39:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-16T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/a9203465-c51b-42df-91cb-66239ac95144.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"ffbed544-b369-44f1-ad37-a28728f974d2","title":"Senior Expert by Experience Officer (Programme Development)","employer":"Care Quality Commission","department":"","location":"London","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>Senior Expert by Experience Officer (Programme Development)</strong><br><br><strong>Grade C:</strong> £32,471 (National Framework) or £38,143 (London Framework – if you are London office based or homebased and live within the boundary of the M25) – There is also an additional homeworking allowance of £581 per annum for those working from home. For part-time roles – please note this will be pro rata.<br><br><strong>Contracted Hours:</strong> Full-time 37 hours per week or Part-time 29.6 hours per week. Job-share will be considered. Talk to us about compressed hours.<br><br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> 18-month Fixed-Term, Secondment opportunity.&nbsp; <br><br><strong>Location:</strong> Home or office based, flexible location. Hybrid working (working 2 days a week from home). <br><br><strong>Closing Date:</strong> Monday 3 March 2025 at 11.59pm.<br><br><strong>Potential Interview Date:</strong> (via Teams) w/c 17 March.<br><br>For an informal discussion or further information about this role, please contact Hiring Manager – George Campbell; Expert by Experience Manager and for general enquiries, contact our recruitment team.<br><br>Are you committed to helping us regulate health and social care within England?<br><br>When thinking about what drives you every day in your job, what keeps you motivated and passionate about your work, what comes to mind? For 3,000+ people at the CQC, we end each day knowing that we have made a difference to the lives of those most in need in our communities. We make sure health and social care services provide people with safe, effective, compassionate, high-quality care and encourage care services to improve. We are looking for people who are caring, demonstrate integrity and work well as part of a team to join with us and share in this sense of achievement. If you would like to help us make a positive impact to health and social care within England, then read on.<br><br><strong>Why this could be a great role for you…</strong><br><br>Would you like to support the development and delivery of our world leading Experts by Experience programme? <br><br>This year we are developing and procuring a new contract. We are recruiting a Senior Experts by Experience Officer to work as part of the Insight and Evaluation team to support the development and delivery of the Experts by Experience programme.<br><br>Our Experts by Experience programme involves the public in inspections and activities.<br><br>During inspections, Experts by Experience speak to people using services and their family or organisations that support them. They may also observe how the service is delivered and speak to staff. Their findings are used to support the inspectors’ judgments on services and may be included in inspection reports.<br><br>Experts by Experience also take part in our other activities, such as assisting in training inspectors and taking part in working groups.<br><br>This role will give you an opportunity to work on a fast-paced, high-value procurement, working with a range of internal and external stakeholders to implement a new Experts by Experience contract for CQC. <br><br>The role will also provide experience in supporting the development and management of our national Public Engagement Network to provide engagement services with people from seldom heard communities, people with protected characteristics, and people made vulnerable by their circumstances.&nbsp; <br><br><strong>What you will bring… </strong><br><br>The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:<br><br>Knowledge and experience of working within the engagement and/or communications fields.<br><br>Experience of building relationships with external organisations, including the voluntary and community sector.<br><br>Experience of commissioning external organisations and agencies to deliver services.<br><br>Excellent oral and written communication skills, including making information accessible to a wide range of audiences.<br><br>Experience of delivering contracts, involving a range of stakeholders and partners.<br><br><strong>What we can offer you...</strong><br><br>Your health and wellbeing are important to us and are supported through our benefits scheme.<br><br>- 27 days’ annual leave, rising with service to 32.5 days, plus 8 Bank Holidays<br>- NHS pension scheme, with around a 14% employer contribution<br>- Free employee assistance service 24 hours a day<br>- Discounts to supermarkets, high street stores, electronics and fleet cars<br>- Discounted gym vouchers<br>- Cycle to work scheme<br>- Internal reward scheme where you could earn yourself a voucher or two!<br>- Equipment for homeworking<br><br>We want to make working for CQC a great experience for everyone, and to role model a diverse and representative culture. To support an inclusive environment where colleagues feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work, we support a variety of staff networks, including the Race Equality Network, LGBT+ Equality Network, Carers Equality Network, Disability Equality Network and Gender Equality Network.<br><br>We want to support you to succeed and be your very best with opportunities for training and development, along with the support of experienced managers and mentors.<br><br>Please note some roles may be subject to a satisfactory DBS check.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£32,471 (National Framework) or £38,143 (London Framework – if you are London office based or homebased and live within the boundary of the M25) – There is also an additional homeworking allowance of £581 per annum for those working from home. For part-time roles – please note this will be pro rata.","publishDate":"2025-02-07T12:15:39.758Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-03T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/67806af2-2d85-4d86-b1ca-1c6cc4bb5582.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"22139c1c-985c-4a7d-9df0-925f5cffbfa6","title":"Parenting Practitioner","employer":"London Borough of Hounslow","department":"","location":"Hounslow","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>About us at Hounslow&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<p>We’d love you to join us at the London Borough of Hounslow! Our people are deeply committed to providing excellent services to our residents, doing all we can to make lives as good as they can be.</p>\n<p>We are an outstanding council, serving an outstanding borough. With brilliant, visionary leadership, a dynamic Cabinet and a can-do culture, we’ve built strong partnerships which have transformed how we serve one of London’s most diverse boroughs. Hounslow is the world in one place and full of potential.&nbsp; We are stepping up for our residents like never before.</p>\n<p><strong>About our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion</strong><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<p>We live by five core values: Lead with Heart, Do New, Pass on the Power, Harness the Mix and Be a Rock.&nbsp; All our work has equality, diversity and inclusion at its very heart, best articulated in “Harness the Mix”.&nbsp; It's about breaking down barriers between our parts and people and unlocking the problem-solving power of our amazing mix of minds. We serve a diverse community; we have a diverse workforce, and we are committed to being an inclusive employer.</p>\n<p>We work hard to create representation across our workforce and leadership community, we have thriving employee network groups and our learning and development programmes help us lead, model and breathe ways of working that eliminate inequality, inequity, injustice and bias.</p>\n<p>As part of this and under our commitments as a Disability Confident Employer, we make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates.&nbsp; There’s space for you to tell us what you need within our application form.</p>\n<p><strong>Our Benefits</strong></p>\n<p>If you join us, you’ll have access to a range of employee benefits. Read more about these on our website.</p>\n<p><strong>About the Role</strong><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<p>This is an exciting opportunity to become part of the Specialist Intensive Support Programme. We are a multidisciplinary team benefitting from the joint knowledge and experience of parenting practitioners, advanced social workers, clinical psychologist, and systemic family therapists. In the role of parenting practitioner in SISP you will be afforded the opportunity to hone skills in systemic practice and develop your own area of specialist knowledge/expertise within your role and professional responsibilities.</p>\n<p>The post requires you to work closely and collaboratively with other team members and to contribute to compiling specialist parenting assessments for court and in pre proceedings. There is further opportunity to develop your skills working creatively in time limited evidence-based child focused interventions aimed at preventing children from becoming LAC.</p>\n<p>In SISP your professional skills can be enhanced and developed whilst working as part of a highly motivated and supportive team where all contributions are valued, and supervision and training is prioritised.</p>\n<p>Parenting practitioners are encouraged to take up relevant training such as parent asses or NVR to enhance their professional development.</p>\n<p><strong>About the Team You’ll Be Working In</strong></p>\n<p>SISP is well established multidisciplinary team providing a wide range of services to children and their families in the London Borough of Hounslow. The team has been established in the borough for over twelve years. It is positioned within Children’s Specialist Services. SISP offers specialist interventions to families i.e., independent parenting assessments for court or PLO; psychological assessments, parenting support and therapeutic services led by the systemic family therapist. The team utilises a range of evidence-based practices in their work, PAMs Together and Apart Assessment, Parent Assess Model, child and adult psychology, systemic family psychotherapy and social work.</p>\n<p>The team is a supportive and collaborative one, with regular access to high quality reflective individual, group, and clinical supervision. There exists a well-established method of co working alongside carefully managed caseloads means that staff retention and job satisfaction are both reported to be positive.</p>\n<p><strong>About You</strong></p>\n<p>The parenting practitioner plays a key role within the team by supporting the lead assessor to produce high quality parenting assessments for court and in pre proceedings. The PP concentrates their knowledge and experience on assessing the practical parenting skills/capacity and style of each parent involved.</p>\n<p>The Parenting Practitioner plays a key role in the team’s delivery of Prevent Lac services to families using a range of evidence-based models and strategies to assist and develop parenting strengths and new skills.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>The Parenting Practitioners are also involved in the team’s weekly systemic group supervision regularly presenting their cases to the wider team for advice and analysis.</p>\n<p>In line with SISP’s systemic practice the PPs frequently work jointly alongside the family therapist, clinical psychologist, and parenting practitioners to address the complex needs of the children and families referred to the team.</p>\n<p>This is an independent non-case holding role set within Children’s Services.&nbsp; <strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<p>1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; To hold a mixed caseload of assessments and interventions, working with 6 to 8 families at a time.</p>\n<p>2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; To be involved in the collaborative process of undertaking parenting as directed, within pre-proceeding, care proceedings, and in pre-birth cases.</p>\n<p>3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; To co -work with assigned SISPcolleagues; take advice in implementing clinical interventions and basic care strategies with children and their families. This can be in various settings including the family home, the community and online.</p>\n<p>4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; To work flexibly and creatively with a range of complex family dynamics and needs, including working early morning and evenings on weekdays to fit case requirements.</p>\n<p>5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; To effectively engage families/children subject to Child Protection plans or Court Proceedings.</p>\n<p>6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; To give evidence in the Family Proceedings Court when required.</p>\n<p>7.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; To maintain records to a high standard, evidencing the progress of the work undertaken with families.</p>\n<p>8.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; To be able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team of professionals and actively attend/contribute to group supervision case discussions.</p>\n<p>9.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; To understand and apply knowledge of child development, carer/child interactions and parenting practices/models.</p>\n<p>10.&nbsp; Be able to devise and implement plans for intervention and offer care/support to families, including being able to evidence progress of change.</p>\n<p>11.&nbsp; To be culturally aware when engaging with families within Hounslow’s diverse population.</p>\n<p>12.&nbsp; To have sound working knowledge of all forms of child abuse and neglect and the consequent risks posed to children.</p>\n<p><strong>Your Skills:</strong></p>\n<p>1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; To have a sound knowledge of child development and the quality of care a child needs to thrive be safe and reach their potential.</p>\n<p>2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; An understanding of the impact of mental health, domestic abuse, criminality, and substance abuse are likely to have upon parenting.</p>\n<p>3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; To be a good team player.</p>\n<p>4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; To be a good communicator.</p>\n<p>5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; To be able to work creatively, sensitively, and resourcefully with families who may be resistant to change.</p>\n<p>6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Enthusiasm and a commitment to make good use of supervision and learn from others.&nbsp;</p>\n<p><strong>Read more about the work you’ll be doing in the Role Profile.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Qualifications:</strong><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<p><strong>The following qualifications/experience are preferred rather than required.</strong></p>\n<p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; BA social work / NVQ in Childcare and Social Care or equivalent.</p>\n<p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Youth Work qualification.</p>\n<p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Experience in working with children and families in settings such as a nursery, children’s centre, school/education setting.&nbsp;</p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong><strong>Essential for the Role:</strong></p>\n<p>Enhanced DBS</p>\n<p>We value diversity in its broadest sense. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves, give of their best and reach their full potential.&nbsp; We believe that a diverse workforce helps us to better understand our communities and deliver the best services for our residents. We want to receive applications from all regardless of age, gender identity, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, or social economic background. We want to harness the mix and ensure that everybody can apply and be part of our recruitment processes. We will therefore make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates.</p>\n<p>If working in this specialist, creative and well supported team; where the child and their wellbeing are always held in focus, resonates with you, then SISP would love to hear from you.</p>\n<p>The key information you need about the role should be in the role profile, but if you have any further questions about the role, please contact:</p>\n<p><strong>Email: </strong><a href=\"mailto:Colette.Curran@Hounslow.gov.uk\"><strong>Colette.Curran@Hounslow.gov.uk</strong></a></p>\n<p><strong>Telephone: 0208 583 6510&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Interviews for this job will be held week commencing 10 March 2025.</strong><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Closing Date: 26 February 2025.</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£38,934 - £40,755 per annum. Grade: SO2","publishDate":"2025-02-07T09:45:48.815Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-26T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/ec4ac435-4b0f-41e5-8b52-d07e8520383c.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a7715e6f-7acc-4e3f-84cc-a018dd2bad54","title":"Senior Educational Psychologist","employer":"London Borough of Newham","department":"","location":"greater london","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>London Borough Newham</strong></p> <p><strong>Senior Educational Psychologist £66,425 – £70,337</strong></p> <p><strong>All Soulbury scales plus inner London weighting and SPA points will be honoured</strong></p> <p>Newham is a unique, vibrant, diverse borough located in the heart of East London. Our premises are located at Dockside with easy access to London City Airport and the Olympic Park.</p> <p>We are proud of our inclusive ethos in Newham and determined to ensure that we continue to meet the needs of all children and young people with SEND. Our vision is for Newham to be a place where every child and young person enjoys the best possible opportunities in life – through outstanding education and services that ensure no child is left behind. As a consultation service, we prioritise collaboration with parents and other professionals to ensure psychology is accessible to all.</p> <p>If you share our commitment to supporting children and young people’s aspirations, celebrating their achievements and guaranteeing children with SEND get the education, encouragement and support they deserve, we’d love to hear from you.</p> <p>Apply now, and be part of our success. There has never been a more exciting time to practice, develop, and grow as an Educational Psychologist in Newham. We are valued and well regarded by schools and services. Ofsted recognised our EPS as an area of strength in Newham.</p> <p>We are looking for applicants with enthusiasm, drive and commitment to promote the wellbeing of all children and young people.  We offer a range of work streams through traded services to settings that include mainstream and special schools, colleges, child development service, universities as well as statutory work. EPs develop a diverse portfolio around early intervention strategies, therapeutic techniques, psychological assessment, systemic consultation. Our EPs contribute to team developments such as emotion coaching, ELSA training and supervision, reflective supervision and strategic areas such as EBSA, trauma informed practice and critical incident support.</p> <p>Examples of our community commissioned initiatives that may interest you include:</p> <p>Youth Empowerment Service –   are partnering with UEL and the EPS to enhance their youth work practice with an emphasis on systemic work and group supervision</p> <p>Thriving Communities –This multi-agency project aims to support inclusion by improving attendance, reducing exclusions and enhancing mental health and well being in young people affected by violence outside their homes.</p> <p>CHAND – our service for Children with Autism in Newham – where ‘Every child deserves to shine’; the opportunity to work as part of a multidisciplinary team to form a unique picture of the child’s abilities and support needs</p> <p>We are seeking</p> <p>Senior Educational Psychologist (SEP)</p> <p>Newham EPS is looking for an experienced and motivated EP to contribute to our leadership team and to provide management support to help the service develop and play a wider role in supporting strategic developments throughout the borough. We welcome applications from candidates who are keen to take a lead on service developments and project work, as well as contributing towards strategic priorities of Newham.</p> <p>You should consider making an application if you are an experienced EP who is</p> <ul>\n<li>committed to supporting the inclusion of vulnerable CYP</li> <li>committed to supporting the development of EP colleagues</li> <li>committed to the development of your own practice and that of colleagues through the use of reflective supervision</li> <li>creative flexible positive and focused on solutions</li> <li>able to work successfully in a multi- disciplinary team</li> <li>able to develop positive working relationships with other practitioners and partners</li> <li>looking to develop, share and apply your knowledge and skills as a psychologist within a management position</li> </ul> <p>We welcome applications from experienced, newly qualified and EPs in training, full and part time availability considered (at least 0.6 fte). Applicants must be professionally qualified and be registered with the HCPC or in year 2 or 3 of a recognised training course and willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check. We particularly welcome applications from members of minoritised communities as we continue to build an EPS team that can reflect the diversity of the population we are working with</p> <p><strong>OUR OFFER</strong></p> <ul>\n<li>We've been working hard to make Newham a great place to work. ‘Newham Together' - a positive, nurturing and collaborative work environment built on trust.</li> <li>An excellent induction package</li> <li>Excellent supervision</li> <li>Excellent, ring fenced CPD opportunities</li> <li>Excellent office facilities</li> <li>Dedicated admin support</li> <li>Flexible/hybrid working arrangements and the opportunity to work from home using Smarter Newham technology</li> <li>Comprehensive IT support</li> <li>A competitive package</li> <li>A strong focus on team wellbeing</li> <li>Wellbeing service, leisure and discount benefits (Council scheme).</li> <li>Travel season ticket loan, cycle scheme, Local Authority pension, relocation allowance.</li> </ul> <p>If appointed you will deliver evidence-based, high quality psychological services to children, young people and families. You will share our commitment to integrated working, delivering targeted interventions to the highest standards.</p> <p>If you would like to discuss these roles further please contact valerie.jackson@newham.gov.uk, Kate.farmer@newham.gov.uk  or sarah.parkinson@newham.gov.uk</p> <p>Please view JD here</p> <p>Closing date: 9.3.25</p> <p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p> <p>We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us.</p> <p>The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.</p> <p><strong>Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.</strong></p> <p><strong>We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.</strong></p> <p> </p><p>The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn.</p>\n\n <img src=\"https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=38b27ac08074a93c28388beb5bd63e39&view\" alt=\" \" width=\"1\" height=\"1\">","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£50,000 - £74,999","publishDate":"2025-02-06T15:40:04.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-11T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/cb0438d4-ed97-42d6-8086-808f8bb98453.JPG","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"c58b69a3-932a-4623-9c0c-0ea2a6dd8a33","title":"Children's Social Worker - Assessment & Intervention","employer":"London Borough of Tower Hamlets","department":"","location":"Town Hall, 160 Whitechapel Road, LONDON","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Role: </strong>Children’s Social Worker - Assessment & Intervention</p><p><strong>Division: </strong>Supporting Families Division<strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary: Grade I-K - £44,430 - £55,710 plus travel allowance of £1,280 per annum</strong></p><p><strong>Contract: </strong>Permanent</p><p><strong>Location: </strong>LBTH Town Hall, 106 Whitechapel Road, London E1 1BJ</p><p> </p><p><strong>About Us</strong></p><p><em>We believe that the best place for children is to be </em><strong><em>raised </em>within their own families</strong><em>, immediate or wider, wherever it is safe and appropriate to do so.​ In Tower Hamlets we are committed to </em><strong><em>building relationships </em>and strengthening families</strong><em> by working </em><strong><em>with</em></strong><em> people in a compassionate and understanding way. ​</em></p><p><em>We are </em><strong><em>ambitious</em></strong><em> for Tower Hamlets children and families and endeavour for every child and young person to be </em><strong><em>healthy, safe and successful</em></strong><em>.</em></p><p>Tower Hamlets is a progressive, ambitious and diverse place to work. We place children and families at the heart of everything that we do and are relentless in our pursuit of positive outcomes for all.</p><p><strong>Our Better Together </strong>Practice Framework is based on the ideas and concepts which underpin Restorative Practice and draws from other strength-based approaches, such as Systemic and Trauma Informed Practice</p><p>Our C-Change approach: <strong>Connect, Curious, Community, Co-Produce, Collaborate, Check, </strong> sets out “6 Cs ” for our work with children, young people their parents and carers, and each other.</p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>We are recruiting experienced social workers for our front door service Assessment and Intervention and Family Support and Protection Teams.</p><p>If you are passionate about building relationships with children and families at their first contact with Children’s Social Care, focused on working towards positive outcomes for children and have <strong>at least 1 year of post-qualifying</strong> <strong>experience in a statutory Children’s Social Care team</strong>, we would love you to apply.</p><p><strong>Assessment and Intervention -</strong>You will work as part of a fast-past team responding to child protection needs and undertaking child and family assessments. Under the guidance of your team manager, your team will be on duty every 4/5 weeks.</p><p>You will support children and families through the assessment process, up to co-producing step-down, Child in Need and Child Protection plans. Previous experience of Section 47 investigations and child and family assessments are desirable.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Have working knowledge of the framework within which social care operates, inclusive of legislation and national guidance and procedures specific to this post</li>\n<li>Have knowledge of statutory work with children, including children in need, child protection, children looked after and court work. Knowledge of different types of interventions in family support</li>\n<li>A nationally recognised or other social work England recognised social work qualification</li>\n<li>Have at least 1 year of post-qualifying experience in a statutory Children’s Social Care setting</li>\n</ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Our Benefits</strong></p><p>We've been working hard to make Tower Hamlets a great place to practice social work. <strong>We will help you to develop excellent social work</strong> <strong>practice, leading to career advancement at your own pace.</strong> We are committed to developing excellent practitioners and making Tower Hamlets an employer of choice. </p><p><strong>We offer a competitive salary - £44,430 - £55,710 plus travel allowance of £1,280 per annum</strong>.</p><p>We offer brand new state-of-the-art offices in the heart of the east end with great transport connections. We have fantastic transport links – Tower Hamlets town hall is directly opposite Whitechapel Station, putting all of London within easy reach of the town hall. </p><p>Our employees are put on the Local Government Pension Scheme. This is a career average salary scheme, so your pension benefits are guaranteed and do not depend on how investments perform. We pay into the fund on your behalf. </p><p>We have a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 29 working days, rising to 33 days with 5+ years' service, in addition to bank holidays and an additional 3 days at Christmas.  </p><p>We positively encourage flexible working and work life balance aimed at supporting individual employee requirements within the context of meeting service needs.  </p><p>We have a number of money-saving schemes, including a rent deposit scheme (which offers staff an interest free loan to help pay rent deposits) and season ticket loan scheme (interest-free loans to help staff when purchasing travel season tickets). </p><p>You will also benefit from:</p><ul>\n<li>A <strong>manageable and diverse caseload</strong> and good quality reflective supervision</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Coaching and support</strong> from our well-established Learning Academy, and the opportunity to practice within our bespoke practice model Better Together, which encompasses restorative, systemic and trauma informed practice principles Core, elective, flexible and specialist learning pathways, as well as clear development pathways for every stage of your social work career</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Opportunities to develop your practice</strong>, with a clear framework for career development/leadership programme</li>\n<li>Opportunities for agile/flexible working </li>\n</ul><p><br></p><p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p><p>We have simplified our application process, please complete a short application on our online application system and upload your CV.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Closing date: </strong>This role is closing for applications on the <strong>27th February 2025</strong></p><p><strong>Test Stage:</strong> If successfully shortlisted, you will be invited to partake in stage 1 and 2 of the interview process (a group challenge and written exercise) <strong>on 6th March 2025.</strong></p><p><strong>Interview:</strong> If successful in test stage 1 and 2, you will then be invited for a panel interview on the <strong>13th March 2025.</strong></p><p><strong>Please keep these dates free</strong></p><p><br></p><p>For further information regarding the role, please contact:</p><p><strong>Assessment and Intervention - </strong>Habon Ibrahim-Osman at <a href=\"mailto:Habon.Ibrahim-Osman@towerhamlets.gov.uk\">Habon.Ibrahim-Osman@towerhamlets.gov.uk</a> or Cindy Abbey at <a href=\"mailto:Cindy.Abbey@towerhamlets.gov.uk\">Cindy.Abbey@towerhamlets.gov.uk</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Additional Details</strong></p><p>Tower Hamlets vision for our borough is that: people are aspirational, independent and have equal access to opportunities; we are a borough that our residents are proud of and love to live in; and we are a dynamic, outcomes-based council using digital innovation and partnership working to respond to the changing needs of our borough. We want people who aspire to our TOWER values: Together; Open; Willing; Excellent; Respect.</p><p>Tower Hamlets has a zero-tolerance approach to, and works to eradicate, all forms of discrimination on the basis of race, sex, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, status as a civil partner, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy and maternity and looks to employ a diverse workforce representative of those groups. We recognise that people can also be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. </p><p>We are a Disability Confident Employer, which means applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the post are guaranteed an interview. Care experience has also been adopted by the Council as an additional protected characteristic.</p><p>We welcome applicants interested in flexible working arrangements and also applicants who live in the borough. </p><p>________________________________________________________________________________________________________ </p><p>This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. It replaces the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA).</p><p>Tower Hamlets Councils are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£44,430 - £55,710","publishDate":"2025-02-05T14:29:08.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-27T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/271a2021-0e53-4124-b083-02819d82566c.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a5595fef-2ebd-4dcb-8303-40253634fe72","title":"Team Manager - Assessment & Intervention","employer":"London Borough of Tower Hamlets","department":"","location":"E1 1BJ","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Role: Team Manager - Assessment &amp; Intervention</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Salary: Grade L - £56,733 - £59,772 plus retention allowance of £4,971 per annum and zones 2&amp;3 travel card</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Contract: Permanent</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Location: LBTH Town Hall, 106 Whitechapel Road, London E1 1BJ</strong><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<p><strong>About Us</strong></p>\n<p><em>We believe that the best place for children is to be&nbsp;</em><strong><em>raised within their own families</em></strong><em>, immediate or wider,&nbsp;wherever it is safe and appropriate to do so.​</em></p>\n<p><em>In Tower Hamlets we are committed to&nbsp;</em><strong><em>building&nbsp;relationships and strengthening families</em></strong><em>&nbsp;by working&nbsp;</em><strong><em>with</em></strong><em>&nbsp;people in a compassionate and understanding&nbsp;way.&nbsp;​</em></p>\n<p><em>We are&nbsp;</em><strong><em>ambitious</em></strong><em>&nbsp;for Tower Hamlets children and&nbsp;families and endeavour for every child and young&nbsp;person to be&nbsp;</em><strong><em>healthy, safe and successful</em></strong><em>.</em></p>\n<p><em>Tower Hamlets is a progressive, ambitious and diverse place to work. We place children and families at the heart of everything that we do and are relentless in our pursuit of positive outcomes for all.</em></p>\n<p><strong><em>Our Better Together </em></strong><em>Practice Framework is based on the ideas and concepts which underpin Restorative Practice and draws from other strength-based approaches, such as Systemic and Trauma Informed Practice</em></p>\n<p><em>Our C-Change approach: </em><strong><em>Connect, Curious, Community, Co-Produce, Collaborate, Check, </em></strong><em>sets out “6 Cs ” for our work with children, young people their parents and carers, and each other.</em></p>\n<p><em>Team Managers are integral to our offer. They empower, provide high support and challenge along with motivating our social workers so we can collectively achieve best outcomes for children, young people and their families in Borough.</em></p>\n<p><strong>The Role</strong></p>\n<p>We are recruiting Team Managers in the Assessment and Intervention Services in the Supporting Families Division. We provide the front door service for children in need and those in need of protection.</p>\n<p>We have a large MASH Team with 2 Team Managers and 5 Assessment and Intervention social work teams, and as the Team Managers you will be responsible for leading Social Workers and Advanced Practitioners in your teams specialising in either Child in Need, Child Protection or Children in Care cases. You will ensure that the team is supported and all interventions being undertaken are planned, purposeful and focussed. Fundamentally making sure that risk is managed well and intervention is only undertaken when it is in the child’s best interests.</p>\n<ul>\n<li>You will manage and support workers who work with our most vulnerable children, young people and families. Your expertise will support families, help keep children safe and enable them both to thrive.</li>\n<li>Provide&nbsp;leadership&nbsp;and&nbsp;management&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;Team&nbsp;ensuring there&nbsp;is&nbsp;a&nbsp;clear&nbsp;focus&nbsp;on&nbsp;purpose&nbsp;and&nbsp;outcomes and non-delay principle</li>\n<li>Ensure&nbsp;the&nbsp;Team(s)&nbsp;achieve&nbsp;the&nbsp;required&nbsp;outcomes,&nbsp;including&nbsp;a&nbsp;strong&nbsp;focus&nbsp;on&nbsp;children and&nbsp;families, to&nbsp;include&nbsp;the&nbsp;ongoing&nbsp;identification&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;needs&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;client&nbsp;group.</li>\n<li>Achieve&nbsp;positive&nbsp;outcomes&nbsp;for&nbsp;children&nbsp;within&nbsp;the&nbsp;social&nbsp;care&nbsp;system,&nbsp;ensuring&nbsp;that&nbsp;children&nbsp;are&nbsp;safeguarded&nbsp;through&nbsp;effective decision&nbsp;making and&nbsp;practice</li>\n<li>Ensure&nbsp;social&nbsp;work&nbsp;intervention&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;lives&nbsp;of&nbsp;children&nbsp;and&nbsp;families&nbsp;is&nbsp;of&nbsp;a&nbsp;consistently&nbsp;high&nbsp;standard and&nbsp;meets&nbsp;the&nbsp;needs&nbsp;of&nbsp;Tower&nbsp;Hamlets&nbsp;diverse&nbsp;communities.</li>\n<li>To&nbsp;ensure&nbsp;equality&nbsp;of&nbsp;access&nbsp;to&nbsp;social&nbsp;work&nbsp;services</li>\n</ul>\n<p><em>See JD for full details</em></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><strong>About the Role</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide leadership and management of the Team ensuring there is a clear focus on purpose and outcomes</li>\n<li>Ensure the Team(s) achieve the required outcomes, including a strong focus on children and families, to include the ongoing identification of the needs of the client group.</li>\n<li>Achieve positive outcomes for children within the social care system, ensuring that children are safeguarded through effective decision making and practice</li>\n<li>Ensure social work intervention in the lives of children and families is of a consistently high standard and meets the needs of Tower Hamlets diverse communities.</li>\n<li>To&nbsp;ensure&nbsp;equality&nbsp;of&nbsp;access&nbsp;to&nbsp;social&nbsp;work&nbsp;services</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;About You</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Have a good knowledge of legal frameworks and understanding of child protection practices</li>\n<li>Provide direct line management and supervision to practitioners including ASYEs who work with children and young people under statutory obligations</li>\n<li>Manage and lead staff to achieve high performance and effective operational delivery, including developing and improving staff capability</li>\n<li>Be responsible for and report upon the teams budgetary position, ensuring affective use of resources</li>\n<li>Establish and maintain positive relationships with key partner agencies in order to develop and support children and families who are in need</li>\n<li>Support children to achieve permanency when children become looked after</li>\n<li>Commitment to your own personal development and professional growth</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;Requirements</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Working knowledge of the legislative framework within which Social Care operates, inclusive of regulation, national guidance and procedures specific to this post.</li>\n<li>Thorough understanding of quality assurance an ability to integrate this understanding into practice</li>\n<li>A nationally recognised or other Social Work England recognised social work qualification</li>\n<li>Social work experience and experience of supervising/mentoring others</li>\n<li>Proven experience in a Duty and Assessment service with a strong understanding of the importance of timeliness and maintaining a fast-paced approach</li>\n<li>Demonstrated experience and expertise in working within Child Protection teams.</li>\n<li>A commitment to working transparently; in partnership with children, young people, families, and partner agencies</li>\n</ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<em>See JD for full details</em></p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;Our Offer</strong></p>\n<p>We've been working hard to make Tower Hamlets a great place to practice social work.&nbsp;We are committed to developing excellent managers and practitioners and making Tower Hamlets an employer of&nbsp;choice.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>&nbsp;If you choose to work with us, you will benefit from:</p>\n<p>&nbsp;A competitive salary - £56,733- £59,772 plus retention allowance of £4,971 per annum and zones 2&amp;3 travel card</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Up to 31 days annual leave rising to 32 days with 5 years continual service and 8 bank holidays</li>\n<li>Zone 2-3 travel card, season ticket loan</li>\n<li>Opportunities to develop your practice, with a clear framework for career development/leadership programme</li>\n<li>Good quality, regular, reflective supervision</li>\n<li>Manageable caseloads for your team</li>\n<li>Enhanced sick pay scheme, maternity/adoption leave pay and maternity support leave</li>\n<li>Opportunities for agile/flexible working&nbsp;</li>\n<li>Cycle to work scheme/Rent deposit scheme/Access to free eye tests</li>\n<li>Discounted gym/Costco membership &amp; You at Work discounts&nbsp;and many others</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<p>We have fantastic transport links –Tower Hamlets Town Hall is directly opposite Whitechapel Station, which is a minute away. Whitechapel is an interchange station which serves Hammersmith &amp; City, District, Overground, with quick access to central line DLR and Jubilee lines. We also have the Crossrail Elizabeth line with links to Canary Wharf, Shenfield/Abbey Wood/Heathrow and Stratford, which is the best-connected hub in London.</p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<p><strong>How to Apply:</strong></p>\n<p>Please complete our online application form.</p>\n<p><strong>Closing date: 2</strong><strong> March 2025</strong></p>\n<h2><strong>If you would like any further&nbsp;information about the role, please contact Habon Ibrahim-Osman at </strong><a href=\"mailto:HabonIbrahim-Osman@towerhamlets.gov.uk\"><strong>HabonIbrahim-Osman@towerhamlets.gov.uk</strong></a><strong> or Cassandra Michael at&nbsp;</strong><a href=\"mailto:Cassandra.Michael@towerhamlets.gov.uk\"><strong>Cassandra.Michael@towerhamlets.gov.uk</strong></a></h2>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><strong>Additional Details</strong></p>\n<p>Tower Hamlets vision for our borough is that: people are aspirational, independent and have equal access to opportunities; we are a borough that our residents are proud of and love to live in; and we are a dynamic, outcomes-based council using digital innovation and partnership working to respond to the changing needs of our borough. We want people who aspire to our TOWER values: Together; Open; Willing; Excellent; Respect.</p>\n<p>Tower Hamlets has a zero-tolerance approach to, and works to eradicate, all forms of discrimination on the basis of&nbsp;race, sex, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, status as a civil partner, gender,&nbsp;gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy and maternity and looks to employ a diverse workforce representative of those groups.&nbsp;We recognise that people can also be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>We are a Disability Confident Employer, which means applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the post are guaranteed an interview. Care experience has also been adopted by the Council as an additional protected characteristic.</p>\n<p>We welcome applicants interested in flexible working arrangements and also applicants who live in the borough.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>________________________________________________________________________________________________________&nbsp;</p>\n<p>This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. It replaces the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA).</p>\n<p>Tower Hamlets Councils are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£56,733 - £59,772","publishDate":"2025-02-04T17:09:14.971Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-02T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/c991b9ca-256c-42cc-85f7-f8b1e5997ce7.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"93abcaee-1eed-4adb-990f-7c8c4b00a9b9","title":"Emergency Planning & Resilience Officer","employer":"Southwark Council","department":"","location":"Southwark, London","locationType":3,"description":"<h4>The role</h4>\n<p>Are you passionate about keeping our community safe and prepared for anything? Do you thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy developing strategies that make a real impact? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!</p>\n<p>At Southwark council, we’re looking for a dedicated Emergency Planning and Resilience Officer to join our small, tight-knit team. In this pivotal role, you’ll be at the heart of managing, developing, and delivering a wide portfolio of contingency planning work streams, ensuring we meet the requirements of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004. Your work will be crucial in shaping a safer, more resilient community.<br><br><strong>Key responsibilities:</strong></p>\n<p><strong>• Assess Long-term Needs: </strong>Dive into the intricate world of emergency planning and business continuity, identifying the long-term service requirements and development needs. Your insights will help us stay ahead of the curve and ready for any challenge.</p>\n<p><strong>• Create Strategies: </strong>Develop and implement council-wide strategies that drive our various schemes forward. You'll align these strategies with local, pan-London, and national developments, ensuring we're always on the cutting edge of resilience and preparedness.</p>\n<p><strong>• Manage Key Areas: </strong>Take charge of designated areas within business continuity, resilience, emergency planning and response, and counterterrorism (CT) support. Your expertise will be vital in managing and enhancing our preparedness efforts.</p>\n<p><strong>• Coordinate Services: </strong>Oversee and coordinate all services provided by our business continuity and disaster recovery arrangements, as well as our emergency scheme. Your leadership will ensure seamless, effective responses during critical times.</p>\n<p><strong>How will you make an impact as our Emergency Planning & Resilience Officer?</strong></p>\n<p><strong>•  </strong>You will come with substantial experience of business continuity and emergency planning preferably gained working within a public sector organisation.</p>\n<p><strong>•  </strong>Extensive experience in managing and developing staff, with a keen focus on driving improvements through innovation.</p>\n<p><strong>•  </strong>Deep knowledge of contingency planning work streams, to ensure Southwark meets the requirements of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004</p>\n<p><strong>•  </strong>Strong communication skills are key - you'll need to convey complex strategies with clarity and confidence.</p>\n<p><strong>•  </strong>A solid grasp of Emergency Planning best practices and Resilience principles will set you up for success in this role.</p>\n<h4>Additional details</h4>\n<p>If you would like to discuss any aspects of the role, please contact the Emergency Planning and Resilience Manager Andy Snazell at <a href=\"mailto:andy.snazell@southwark.gov.uk\">andy.snazell@southwark.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p><strong>About Southwark:</strong></p>\n<p>We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises and we have a young, diverse and growing population.</p>\n<p>At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.</p>\n<p><strong>Benefits and more information:</strong></p>\n<p>In return for all your hard work, skills and experience, you will receive:</p>\n<p>•  A competitive base salary (pro rata for part time staff)<br>•  Strong supportive senior management team<br>•  Regular one to one supervision<br>•  Professional development & training opportunities<br>•  Clear career development pathways<br>•  Agile and flexible working arrangements<br>•  Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)<br>•  Season ticket and cycle loans<br>•  Annual Leave starting at 29 days per year, increasing to 37 (with length of service) (pro rata for part time staff)<br>•  Wellbeing programme<br>•  HSF Health plan and eye care scheme<br>•  EAP employee assistance programme, confidential counselling and support<br>•  Social clubs and staff groups</p>\n<p><strong>Guaranteed Interview Scheme:</strong></p>\n<p>As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:</p>\n<p>•  Members of the Armed Forces and veterans<br>•  Are currently in care, or have previously been in care<br>•  If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</p>\n<h4>Recruitment timetable</h4>\n<p><strong>Closing Date: </strong>21/02/2025 at 23:59</p>\n<p><strong>Interview Date: </strong>04/03/2025</p>\n<p><em>We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our <a href=\"https://www.southwark.gov.uk/engagement-and-consultations/southwark-stands-together\"><strong>Southwark Stands Together programme</strong></a>. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.<br></em></p>\n<p>#LI-PC1</p>\n<p>Attachments</p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&nDocumentID=2375922&ptId=101379\">Click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification</a></li>\n</ul>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£44,430 - £51,663","publishDate":"2025-02-03T17:10:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-21T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/2cb3185b-57fb-409a-968c-58fd55777bf7.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a5a7be77-c42b-49d4-a9b0-c0149be1346a","title":"Client Finance Team Manager","employer":"Southwark Council","department":"","location":"Tooley Street, Southwark, London , Southwark, Peckham, Orient Street Short Breaks, London, SE11 4SR, London Bridge, Castlemead Estate, Camden, Peckham and Southwark, London","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>The role</strong></p><p><strong>About the Service</strong></p><p>At the heart of Southwark Council's work is our Adult Social Care Division, managing a budget of over £120 million to deliver high-quality services to our community. Our mission is to enable individuals with care and support needs, along with their carers, to live independent and fulfilling lives. The Personal Budgets and Client Finance Unit plays a crucial role in this mission, ensuring service users receive the financial support and assessments they need.</p><p>The Client Finance Service is instrumental in implementing the Council's Fairer Contributions Policy and ensuring compliance with national standards. We work collaboratively across departments and with partners to deliver exceptional outcomes that benefit our residents.</p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>As the <strong>Client Finance Team Manager</strong>, you'll lead and inspire a dedicated team of seven Client Finance Caseworkers. Together, you will be responsible for:</p><ul>\n<li>Reviewing and processing financial assessment forms submitted by service users.</li>\n<li>Ensuring assessments are fair, accurate, and compliant with local and national standards.</li>\n<li>Overseeing reviews of historic cases to guarantee all financial contributions are up to date.</li>\n<li>Managing financial processes in systems like MOSAIC and SAP to support Adult Social Care's funding and delivery of services.</li>\n</ul><p>This role is pivotal in generating income for the division and maintaining accurate client contributions. Additionally, you'll collaborate with internal teams and external partners to improve workflows, enhance operational efficiency, and support the wider goals of Southwark Council.</p><p>Your leadership will be essential in motivating your team, implementing positive change, and ensuring the service continues to deliver high standards of financial processing.</p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>You'll bring significant experience in leading and managing teams, particularly in the areas of client finance or related fields. Key qualities include:</p><ul>\n<li>A strong understanding of charging, income collection, and debt management within Adult Social Care.</li>\n<li>Knowledge of financial legislation, GDPR, and adult social care policies.</li>\n<li>Experience working with social care systems (e.g., MOSAIC) and financial systems (e.g., SAP).</li>\n<li>Excellent leadership and motivational skills to inspire your team and drive service improvements.</li>\n</ul><p>You should be adept at managing complex workloads, analysing problems, and presenting innovative solutions. Your ability to build relationships with stakeholders and your commitment to equality and diversity will ensure success in this role.</p><p>If you're ready to make a tangible impact in Southwark, ensuring residents receive the care and support they deserve, we'd love to hear from you.</p><p><strong>Recruitment timetable</strong></p><p>Advert Close: 2nd March 2025</p><p><strong><span>Guaranteed Interview Scheme:</span></strong></p><p><span>As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:</span></p><p><span>* Members of the Armed Forces and veterans<br>* Are currently in care, or have previously been in care<br>* If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p><em><span>We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our </span></em><a href=\"https://www.southwark.gov.uk/engagement-and-consultations/southwark-stands-together\"><em><strong><span>Southwark Stands Together programme</span></strong></em></a><em><span>. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.</span></em></p><p><strong>Additional details</strong></p><p><span>This post requires a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) DBS check at Enhanced level.</span></p><p><strong>Benefits and more information:</strong></p><p>In your role, we want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our <a href=\"https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/\"><strong>Staff Benefits</strong></a> page.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£52674 - £59772 per annum","publishDate":"2025-02-03T11:09:24.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-04T11:09:24.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/7392c3ea-fa9e-43d6-8c3d-938e053ec321.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d4199861-22da-444f-9586-e4d5b61d77ca","title":"Project Manager (Adult Social Work)","employer":"Southwark Council","department":"","location":"Southwark","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>The role</strong></p><p><strong>About the Service</strong></p><p>At the heart of Southwark Council's mission is our Adult Social Care (ASC) division, an essential pillar supporting our residents' well-being. With an annual budget exceeding £120 million, ASC focuses on delivering high-quality information, advice, and services that prevent, reduce, and delay the need for long-term social care.</p><p>Our vision is clear: to empower adults and carers with choice and independence, enabling them to lead healthy, fulfilling, and safe lives within their communities. Join us in this mission to make a lasting difference for our residents.</p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>We're looking for an experienced and motivated <strong>Project Manager</strong> to lead pivotal initiatives within the <strong>Personal Budgets and Client Finance Unit</strong>. This role is your chance to drive real change by managing a portfolio of key policy and service development projects, including a review of Southwark Council's charging policy for adults receiving social care services.</p><p>Your responsibilities will include:</p><ul>\n<li>Leading and coordinating projects from inception to delivery, ensuring alignment with ASC's strategic outcomes.</li>\n<li>Collaborating with internal departments and external partners to secure support for project goals.</li>\n<li>Monitoring progress, managing risks, and taking corrective actions to ensure timely and successful project completion.</li>\n<li>Preparing and presenting detailed reports to stakeholders, senior officers, and governance boards.</li>\n</ul><p>This role is offered as a <strong>fixed-term contract (April 2024 - April 2025)</strong> with potential for extension. You'll report directly to the <strong>Service Manager</strong> and contribute to projects with a long-term impact on Southwark's diverse and vibrant community.</p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>We're seeking a driven individual with the expertise and passion to deliver impactful projects in the public sector. You will have:</p><ul>\n<li>A <strong>degree-level qualification</strong> or equivalent and a relevant <strong>project management certification</strong> (e.g., PRINCE2, Agile).</li>\n<li>Proven experience managing complex projects involving diverse stakeholders and achieving results within time and budget constraints.</li>\n<li>A deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities in Adult Social Care, especially in a multicultural, urban environment.</li>\n<li>Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build consensus and resolve conflicts effectively.</li>\n<li>A results-oriented mindset, with the flexibility and resilience to adapt to changing circumstances.</li>\n</ul><p>Your ability to deliver structured, well-coordinated projects that drive positive outcomes will be key to your success in this role.</p><p><strong>Ready to lead meaningful change in Southwark?</strong> Apply today and join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and impact.</p><p><strong>Recruitment timetable</strong></p><p>Advert Close: 2nd March 2025</p><p><strong><span>Guaranteed Interview Scheme:</span></strong></p><p><span>As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:</span></p><p><span>* Members of the Armed Forces and veterans<br>* Are currently in care, or have previously been in care<br>* If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</span></p><p> </p><p><em><span>We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our </span></em><a href=\"https://www.southwark.gov.uk/engagement-and-consultations/southwark-stands-together\"><em><strong><span>Southwark Stands Together programme</span></strong></em></a><em><span>. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.</span></em></p><p><strong>Additional details</strong></p><p><strong>Benefits and more information:</strong></p><p>In your role, we want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our <a href=\"https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/\"><strong>Staff Benefits</strong></a> page.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£52674 - £59772 per annum","publishDate":"2025-02-03T11:05:38.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-04T11:05:38.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/79b7fcd9-24cc-4be8-a018-b84f9e519b75.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"8d39d320-e353-4928-90ec-0e5410290411","title":"Senior Social Worker - Learning Disabilities","employer":"Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames","department":"","location":"Kingston","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>About the Borough</strong> <br> <br>This special place in South West London between the capital and the country has been a Royal borough longer than anywhere else - it is where the first kings of England were crowned.<br><br>Today it is a vibrant and diverse borough, with a long history and strong cultural and community heritage. Kingston's riverside location, fantastic retail offer, historic market place and church, parks and gardens all make Kingston town centre the vibrant space it is, and each of our district town centres (Surbiton, New Malden, Tolworth and Chessington) have something unique to offer.<br><br>Situated in Zone 6, Kingston is among the best-connected town centres in London - with direct train links from Kingston and Surbiton stations to Clapham Junction and London Waterloo, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and Tramlink.<br><br>Kingston's people are innovative and entrepreneurial, and have a strong sense of community pride. The borough has been home to great industry and creativity for many years, reflected in assets such as the Rose Theatre, the International Youth Arts Festival and Kingston University, which boasts more new graduate business start-ups than any other.<br><br>We have seen tremendous generosity and compassion within our communities, particularly in response to COVID-19, which is a demonstration of Kingston's key strength. The council offers a strong level of support to vulnerable groups and those who need additional support, which has also increased significantly as a result of the pandemic. Like most places, the average age of our population is rising as more people are living longer, so we are working closely with residents to help them maintain their independence and further improve the cost effectiveness of our service to meet the ongoing rise in demand.<br><br>Kingston is home to people from diverse and interesting cultures and backgrounds, which helps to create the rich sense of community shared across the borough. In particular, Kingston has a large Sri Lankan Tamil community and is home to more people from Korea than any other part of the UK.<br><br><strong>About the Role and our Ideal Candidate</strong> <br> <br> <strong> About the Role </strong> <br><br> An opportunity has arisen for a Social Worker to join as a Senior Social Work Practitioner to assist the senior members to supervise social care staff to effectively manage their casework, oversee the team's duty system, undertake and oversee safeguarding enquiries as well as manage a small complex caseload. <br><br> <strong>Our Ideal Candidate:</strong> <br><br> You would be a qualified social worker registered with Social Work England and have relevant post qualifying experience. You must have excellent communication skills, s ound knowledge of relevant legislation and the ability to form and maintain effective working relationships with people. <br><br> You must also have experience of undertaking adult safeguarding enquiries and demonstrate experience of managing and overseeing high volumes of work. Experience of supervising social care staff would be an advantage. <br><br> The main responsibilities of the post will be:<ul>\n<li> To carry a caseload of complex cases, including those where there are high levels of risk. </li>\n<li> To undertake Safeguarding enquiries and oversee management of enquiries by staff </li>\n<li> To provide both formal and informal supervision to other members of the team. </li>\n<li> To assist in the day to day running of the team, and deputise in the absence of the Team Manager and Deputy. </li>\n<li> To be part of the Lead Practitioner group and contribute to service development </li>\n<li> To manage allocations </li>\n<li> To supervise staff </li>\n<li> To be creative/confident in support planning to effectively create care packages and support others to do so </li>\n<li> To share management of the team's duty system. </li>\n</ul><strong>About Us</strong> <br> <br> The Community Learning Disability Team is a very friendly, motivated and dedicated team of Social Care Staff. Our team undertakes care management and safeguarding responsibilities in line with the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and other relevant adult social care legislation and guidance. <br><br> We work closely with a multi-disciplinary health team including Clinical Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists, Community Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Counsellors and Behaviour Analysts to support adults with Learning Disabilities and associated complex needs. <br><br> The team also provides a transition service by working closely with Children Social Care and Special Education Needs in line the Children and Families Act 2014 to support young people who would be eligible for adult social care to have a smooth transfer to adult service. <br><br> We support adults and their carers' in a person-centred way to assess their needs and create effective outcome-focused support plans. <br><br> Benefits include:<ul>\n<li> Regular supervision and appraisal </li>\n<li> The opportunity to develop knowledge and skills through further training </li>\n<li> A competitive salary and Local Government Pension Scheme </li>\n<li> A friendly and supportive environment </li>\n<li> Excellent public transport link </li>\n</ul><strong>Our Offer To You</strong> <br> <br>As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.<br><br>In addition we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff supported by our IT infrastructure, Google Chromebooks and Google Apps, which have acted as a key enabler for collaborative and streamlined working. We operate hybrid working, a flexible working model which allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. It enables staff to achieve a work life balance whilst still meeting the needs of the organisation.<br><br>Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li>\n<li>Flexible and agile working arrangements</li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul><strong>Application Process</strong> <br> <br> Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. <br><br> The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. <br><br> We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) so all personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc is completely anonymised during the shortlisting process. Our hiring managers review applications based on the knowledge, skills and experience demonstrated in your application, and how well these match the job profile. Our HR Shared Service with Sutton Council was recently recognised nationally for having the 'Best Inclusion and Diversity Programme' at the PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards 2023, something that we're incredibly proud of. <br><br> Hiring managers are encouraged to ensure that their interview panel is diverse, and representative of a range of protected characteristics, to help remove unconscious bias and ensure candidates are treated fairly during the selection process. Some characteristics may not be obvious, but our panels are diverse wherever possible. We have a number of measures in place to inform and support our approach, including mandatory EDI and unconscious bias training for all staff, safer recruitment training for diverse panel members, engaging with our staff networks and encouraging allyship. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce. <br><br><strong>Additional Information</strong> <br> <br> We are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough. Our aim is to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and staff feel a sense of belonging. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. <br><br> As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to thinking differently about disability and taking action to improve how we recruit, retain and develop disabled people. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. <br><br> We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda. <br><br>We are an accredited London Living Wage Employer and this means that everyone working at the Royal Borough of Kingston, regardless of whether they are permanent employees or third-party contractors and suppliers receive the London Living Wage. The real Living Wage is higher than the government's minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay that is based on the actual cost of living.<br><br>The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance.<br><br><strong>Important Information - Criminal Records</strong> <br> This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory result to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. It replaces the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA). <br> <strong>Job Profile</strong> <br> <a class=\"file_application_msword\" href=\"https://kingston-sutton-jobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-4/spa-1/candidate/download_file_opp/3360/105858/1/0/3fb15b72c718e629cdd2c6abd4cde3c62f407e33\"> Job Profile - ASC Social Worker - 13-06-2018 amended.doc - 103KB Opens in a new window </a> <br> <a class=\"file_application_pdf\" href=\"https://kingston-sutton-jobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-4/spa-1/candidate/download_file_opp/3360/105858/1/1/3fb15b72c718e629cdd2c6abd4cde3c62f407e33\"> Converted File Job Profile - ASC Social Worker - 13-06-2018 amended.pdf - 101KB Opens in a new window </a>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£45,510 - £50,574","publishDate":"2025-02-01T03:02:09.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-20T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/f2e1f104-4510-4a78-a133-7bd5bc9abae0.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e1ae4a38-a06e-46a6-8ba1-574df04e2e4e","title":"Part Time Youth Support Worker FTC - 21 Hours per week - 2 weekdays and Sunday","employer":"Origin Housing","department":"","location":"Euston, London","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Part Time Youth Support Worker - 21 Hours per week (2 Full Weekdays 7.5 hrs between 9am and 9pm and 6hrs Sunday 12-6)  Based Gough Street WC1X - FTC covering maternity leave - £16,356 per annum</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Origin – Great homes, positive people and strong communities</strong></p>\n<p><strong>An inspiring past and a bright future</strong></p>\n<p>A home is the essential foundation for a good quality of life, so what we do every day really matters to the wellbeing of our communities. Here at Origin, we trace our roots back almost 100 years, building and managing high quality homes as well as providing support services and housing for those who are most vulnerable in London and Hertfordshire. We work to provide safe, decent affordable homes and support for individuals and communities.</p>\n<p>Focused on our residents, our driving ambition is to provide services that make people’s lives easier, and homes and communities they can be proud to live in. We are ‘not for profit’ and reinvest all our surpluses back into our varied and vibrant neighbourhoods.</p>\n<p><strong>The role – Youth Support Worker</strong></p>\n<p>As a Youth Support Worker you will deliver a high quality and effective support service to young people which promotes the independence, wellbeing, and inclusion of service users, in accordance with Origin Housing policies and procedures, operating as part of a team on a flexible shift basis which includes some lone working.</p>\n<p>This is a rewarding and exciting position – responsible for building relationships and trust both internally with your colleagues and the young people you support and externally with the Camden Pathway Leaving Care Team and partner organisations.</p>\n<p><strong>What you’ll do</strong></p>\n<p>You will</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Take responsibility for the provision of a high quality support service to young people who are Care Leavers and Unaccompanied Minors, under the guidance of the Team Leader and Service Manager.</li>\n<li>Hold a caseload of young people and deliver support to them on an individual and group basis promoting customer involvement at all times.</li>\n<li>Keep up-to-date and accurate records of needs assessments, risk assessments, support plans, outcomes, and case notes.</li>\n<li>Work in partnership with professionals from other organisations that support young people such as social care, physical/sexual/mental health, police, education, youth offending teams, substance misuse and local authorities.</li>\n<li>Maintain the health and safety of the building- arranging for repairs to communal areas and related fixtures & fittings, keeping bin areas, entrances, corridors, and the office tidy, controlling security to the building. Carrying out essential fire safety checks and fire alarm testing on a rota basis.</li>\n<li>Support young people to deal with anti-social behaviour, incidents, and neighbour disputes.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>What you’ll need</strong></p>\n<p>We’re looking for someone who has:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>A motivational approach</li>\n<li>Collaboration is highly important; you’ll need to demonstrate your experience of working effectively within a team.</li>\n<li>We work closely with the Camden Pathway Team and external services; you’ll need experience of successful partnership working and communication.</li>\n<li>You will need good understanding of safeguarding young people, risk assessment and management of incidents.</li>\n<li>We move things forward and get things done; you’ll need experience of using your initiative and managing challenging situations and behaviour.</li>\n<li>You’ll need to be a confident communicator across all channels but, specifically, you’ll need experience of maintaining up to date written records, support plans and risk assessments.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Our Values</strong></p>\n<p>Our core values are at the heart of how we work</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Take the lead</li>\n<li>Create energy</li>\n<li>Build trust</li>\n<li>Be generous</li>\n<li>Stay grounded</li>\n<li>Remember the little things</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We're committed to the wellbeing of our people and in creating an environment that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.</p>\n<p><strong>Our benefits to you</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>A generous pro rata 25-day holiday allowance plus bank holidays, that increases with time, with the opportunity to buy and sell leave</li>\n<li>2 additional ‘giving something back’ volunteer days</li>\n<li>A pension scheme with contributions up to 8% of your salary</li>\n<li>Family leave, compassionate leave and enhanced maternity pay</li>\n<li>Simply Health cash plan providing money back when you spend on health appointments including physiotherapy, dental and opticians</li>\n<li>Interest free loans to help spread the cost of a season ticket or another big purchase</li>\n<li>Annual staff conference, team away days and annual team meal allowance</li>\n<li>Access to Perk Box for fantastic savings on everyday purchases and much more</li>\n<li>Free employee assistance programme</li>\n<li>Opportunities to join staff network groups</li>\n<li>Refer a friend bonus</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We’re also committed to ensuring that our people have access to an excellent range of learning and development opportunities including our induction programme, course sponsorship, leadership development, mentoring and talent schemes along with professional membership if it’s a requirement to your role.</p>\n<p><strong>Tell us your story</strong></p>\n<p>We are looking forward to learning about you. Please help us get to know you by sending your latest CV and covering letter detailing how your skills and experience meet the job description for Youth Support Worker outlined above.</p>\n<p><strong>Closing date for applications: 16 February 2025 </strong></p>\n<p><em>Please note that suitable candidates will be invited to interview throughout the application window and therefore the vacancy may close at short notice. However, all candidates will be advised of the outcome of their application and therefore interested candidates are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience.</em></p>\n<p>This role is subject to an enhanced DBS</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"16356","publishDate":"2025-01-31T11:01:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-16T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/46b5fb13-0780-41ad-bfe6-80f612d09a54.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"3708ce99-eaa4-4333-bf92-2a4a82989115","title":"Social Worker - Adults","employer":"Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames","department":"","location":"Kingston","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>About the Borough</strong> <br> <br>This special place in South West London between the capital and the country has been a Royal borough longer than anywhere else - it is where the first kings of England were crowned.<br><br>Today it is a vibrant and diverse borough, with a long history and strong cultural and community heritage. Kingston's riverside location, fantastic retail offer, historic market place and church, parks and gardens all make Kingston town centre the vibrant space it is, and each of our district town centres (Surbiton, New Malden, Tolworth and Chessington) have something unique to offer.<br><br>Situated in Zone 6, Kingston is among the best-connected town centres in London - with direct train links from Kingston and Surbiton stations to Clapham Junction and London Waterloo, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and Tramlink.<br><br>Kingston's people are innovative and entrepreneurial, and have a strong sense of community pride. The borough has been home to great industry and creativity for many years, reflected in assets such as the Rose Theatre, the International Youth Arts Festival and Kingston University, which boasts more new graduate business start-ups than any other.<br><br>We have seen tremendous generosity and compassion within our communities, particularly in response to COVID-19, which is a demonstration of Kingston's key strength. The council offers a strong level of support to vulnerable groups and those who need additional support, which has also increased significantly as a result of the pandemic. Like most places, the average age of our population is rising as more people are living longer, so we are working closely with residents to help them maintain their independence and further improve the cost effectiveness of our service to meet the ongoing rise in demand.<br><br>Kingston is home to people from diverse and interesting cultures and backgrounds, which helps to create the rich sense of community shared across the borough. In particular, Kingston has a large Sri Lankan Tamil community and is home to more people from Korea than any other part of the UK.<br><br><strong>About the Role and our Ideal Candidate</strong> <br> <br> <strong>About the role</strong> <br><br><strong> This post attracts a golden hello incentive of £1,000 that is applicable to successful candidates for joining The Royal Borough of Kingston T&C's apply. </strong><br><br>We have a great opportunity to join the Chessington and Surbiton Hub Locality Team as a full time Social Worker. You will need to be registered with Social Work England to be considered for this post. <br><br>The role will require the worker to:<br><br>- Facilitate effective assessment and support planning in accordance to the Care Act 2014 for adults with physical health needs.<br><br>- Be responsible for undertaking reviews of our service users and supporting them and their needs as required, within the statutory timescales.<br><br>- To care manage a number of cases, including undertaking safeguarding investigations. The work will vary with different levels of complexity and risk.<br><br>- Achieve effective communications with colleagues in other departments within health and social care to ensure efficient and person centred multidisciplinary support planning.<br><br>- Ensure that onward required referrals to the correct service are made.<br><br>- Consider the correct funding path (e.g. ASC, CHC, Section 117, joint social care and health funding).<br><br>- Make effective use of resources through care planning, signposting to other services, or providing individuals with information and advice.<br><br> <strong>Our Ideal Candidate</strong> <br><br>In order to fulfil this role, you will need to be able to demonstrate excellent communication, assessment and case management skills. You'll also need to possess effective organisation skills in order to balance and manage your cases and workload. In addition you'll need to have knowledge and experience of applying local Safeguarding processes, as well as the London Multi-Agency Adult Safeguarding Policy and Procedures. A sound and up to date knowledge of all relevant legislation, social care initiatives and priorities is also required.<br><br>Other requirements include:<br><br>-An undergraduate or postgraduate in Social Work<br><br>-Registration with Social Work England<br><br>-Excellent communication skills, both in written and oral presentation<br><br>-Good assessment and case management skills<br><br>-Knowledge of Personal Budgets/Self Directed Support and the philosophy underpinning these<br><br>-Sound knowledge of relevant legislation and social care initiatives and priorities<br><br><strong>About Us</strong> <br> <br>The Chessington and Surbiton Hub is a part of Adult Social Care within the Royal Borough of Kingston (RBK). We are one of three locality teams who support adults with physical health needs.<br><br>We are a friendly team of Social Workers and Support Co-ordinators that provides interventions for people with long-term care needs from the age of 18 and above. The primary client base is older adults and people with physical disabilities. The role offers an excellent opportunity to promote positive outcomes for individuals that we work with. This also involves being proactive in preventing harm from occurring to adults at risk.<br><br>Our involvement is proactive and empowering, focusing on liaising with individuals and their carers soon after their initial referral in order to assess their needs and create effective outcome-focused support plans. We work closely with the Reablement service in order to maximise people's independence, choice and quality of life.<br><br>In order to promote a flexible, seamless service and offer continuity for individuals where required, we are able to provide targeted ongoing support. As such, our Social Workers have a varied caseload and are able to utilise the support of other specialist practitioners across other parts of the service.<br><br><strong>Our Offer To You</strong> <br> <br>As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.<br><br>In addition we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff supported by our IT infrastructure, Google Chromebooks and Google Apps, which have acted as a key enabler for collaborative and streamlined working. We operate hybrid working, a flexible working model which allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. It enables staff to achieve a work life balance whilst still meeting the needs of the organisation.<br><br>Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li>\n<li>Flexible and agile working arrangements</li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul><strong>Application Process</strong> <br> <br> Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application. <br><br> The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. <br><br> We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) so all personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc is completely anonymised during the shortlisting process. Our hiring managers review applications based on the knowledge, skills and experience demonstrated in your application, and how well these match the job profile. Our HR Shared Service with Sutton Council was recently recognised nationally for having the 'Best Inclusion and Diversity Programme' at the PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards 2023, something that we're incredibly proud of. <br><br> Hiring managers are encouraged to ensure that their interview panel is diverse, and representative of a range of protected characteristics, to help remove unconscious bias and ensure candidates are treated fairly during the selection process. Some characteristics may not be obvious, but our panels are diverse wherever possible. We have a number of measures in place to inform and support our approach, including mandatory EDI and unconscious bias training for all staff, safer recruitment training for diverse panel members, engaging with our staff networks and encouraging allyship. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce. <br><br><strong>Additional Information</strong> <br> <br> We are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough. Our aim is to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and staff feel a sense of belonging. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. <br><br> As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to thinking differently about disability and taking action to improve how we recruit, retain and develop disabled people. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. <br><br> We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda. <br><br>We are an accredited London Living Wage Employer and this means that everyone working at the Royal Borough of Kingston, regardless of whether they are permanent employees or third-party contractors and suppliers receive the London Living Wage. The real Living Wage is higher than the government's minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay that is based on the actual cost of living.<br><br>The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance.<br><br>#LI-JT<br><br><strong>Job Profile</strong> <br> <a class=\"file_application_msword\" href=\"https://kingston-sutton-jobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-4/spa-1/candidate/download_file_opp/3335/105858/1/0/da54d859a0b2d968cf9dc7c2ff814185f2aff7d8\"> Social Worker and O.T. Role profile November 2015.doc - 103KB Opens in a new window </a> <br> <a class=\"file_application_pdf\" href=\"https://kingston-sutton-jobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-4/spa-1/candidate/download_file_opp/3335/105858/1/1/da54d859a0b2d968cf9dc7c2ff814185f2aff7d8\"> Converted File Social Worker and O.T. Role profile November 2015.pdf - 98KB Opens in a new window </a>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£40,755 - £45,510","publishDate":"2025-01-31T03:01:53.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-28T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/bb1d978a-48d6-4aa6-9a87-c4387b693658.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"5f319e00-07a2-44fd-a27b-1239ca18c1d3","title":"Specialist Support Worker","employer":"London Borough of Sutton","department":"","location":"Sutton","locationType":3,"description":"<strong>About the Borough</strong> <br> <br>In Sutton, there is much for us to be proud of both as a council and as a borough. This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ. <br><br>Looking ahead, there are plans for the delivery of new homes and new schools and the London Cancer Hub is being developed, while the Council is also seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment.<br><br>All of this demonstrates a good track record and an authority that is ambitious and set to deliver more improvements for the borough. We've set out our vision for the future of Sutton in our corporate plan - Ambitious for Sutton. This strategic plan will shape the outcomes we achieve, the services we provide, and the impact we have on residents, to make Sutton a great place to live, work and raise a family.<br><br>Situated in Zone 5, Sutton is less than 30 minutes by train from central London, and south and south west London are easily accessible by public transport. There are 10 train stations which serve key neighbourhoods within the borough providing direct connections to London Victoria, London Bridge, London Blackfriars and St Pancras International. Sutton also has direct rail connections with Epsom, Dorking, Guildford and Horsham, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and West Croydon for the London Overground. There's also an extensive road network which provides close and easy access to the M25 and M23.<br><br><strong>About the Role and our Ideal Candidate</strong> <br> <br> This position offers an excellent opportunity to experienced social care professionals with outstanding communication skills and a compassionate manner capable of effectively managing a variety of specialist needs. We encourage applications from candidates with ex perience in delivering child care services within a local authority setting and those pass ionate about delivering person-centred care. You will join a welcoming, supportive, and energetic team dedicated to providing first class supervision and ongoing professional development opportunities. <br><br> In addition, we would expect the following from all suitable candidates (not limited to):<ul>\n<li> Hold a recognised qualification in Social Care or similar </li>\n<li> At least two years working experience in children's social care or in a child and family setting. </li>\n<li> Substantial experience of working intensively with young people in need, on a one to one basis and with their peers, family and school/college or training provider </li>\n<li> Ability to communicate complex social issues clearly to both parents and professionals. </li>\n<li> Ability to plan and coordinate individual social care plans </li>\n</ul>If you're a dedicated social care professional, with a passion for delivering exceptional care, London Borough of Sutton can provide you with a working environment that drives collaboration, supportive and values empathy, understanding, and commitment to excellence. Take the first step towards a fulfilling career and apply now. We need your support to create a brighter future in the community we serve. <br><br><strong>About Us</strong> <br> <br> Are you passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children and their families? Children Social Care at the London Borough of Sutton have embarked on a transformation journey and are seeking dedicated and compassionate Specialist Support Workers to provide a range of support and interventions designed to meet family needs in a flexible and responsive way. <br><br> Your responsibilities will include:<ul>\n<li> Working closely with children, young people and their families to deliver personalised support to children and focused on their emotional, social, and educational needs. </li>\n<li> Conduct assessments to identify the needs and strengths of each child. </li>\n<li> Assist children in developing life skills, coping mechanisms, and resilience, addressing challenges and barriers to their development. </li>\n<li> Engaging with parents and caregivers to understand family dynamics and involve them in the support process. </li>\n<li> Maintain a safe and secure environment for children, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. </li>\n</ul>Specialist Support Workers are guided by the principles of Restorative Practices, working in family homes and communities, completing direct work with children, young people and their families. Your knowledge and expertise will help to deliver tailored support to individuals with unique needs, empowering them to reach their full potential. <br><br><strong>Our Offer To You</strong> <br> <br>As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we're committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We're constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.<br><br>In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week.<br><br>Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>General Council Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li>\n<li>Public Health Service Localised Flexi-time Scheme - accrual of up to 5 days per year </li>\n<li> Three volunteering days per year in Sutton </li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Car parking scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul><strong>Application Process</strong> <br> <br>Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application.<br><br>To support our diversity agenda and reduce the risk of bias in our recruitment activities, our short listing process completely anonymises personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc. Our hiring managers review and short list applications based on the information provided as part of your application as to how well you meet the requirements and criteria for the role, as outlined in the job profile.<br><br>The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.<br><br><strong>Additional Information</strong> <br> <br>We pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen <a href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing\" title=\"Workforce Equalities Report - Highlights\">here.</a> We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.<br><br>We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.<br><br>The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance.<br><br><strong>Job Profile</strong> <br> <a class=\"file_application_pdf\" href=\"https://kingston-sutton-jobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-4/brand-7/spa-1/candidate/download_file_opp/3381/105858/1/0/52a20e1a52a25f40e0cbd56f41a248e6264bd7f8\"> G7 Specialist Support Worker Localities.pdf - 211KB Opens in a new window </a>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£37,068 - £43,299 (£45,510 unconsolidated maximum)","publishDate":"2025-01-31T03:01:51.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-02-14T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/5f027029-4cd4-4a92-a8f4-8b78d6b0cd18.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false}],"totalResults":39,"page":1,"pageSize":20,"facets":{"LocationType":{"2":4,"3":35},"ContractType":{"1":34,"2":2,"5":3},"JobTypes":{"administration":1,"conservation":1,"customer service":1,"environmental":1,"health and safety":1,"legal":2,"management":2,"project management":1,"social care":39},"PublishDate":{"1":2,"2":3,"3":10,"4":20,"5":39},"EmployerType":{"charity/voluntary":2,"health & social work/care":1,"local government":32,"social housing":4},"WorkingPatterns":{"1":37,"2":5,"4":1,"8":1}},"randomNumber":0,"noOfFeaturedJobs":2,"bounds":[{"lat":51.388252,"lng":-0.24078254},{"lat":51.329254,"lng":-0.24078254},{"lat":51.329254,"lng":-0.1694085},{"lat":51.388252,"lng":-0.1694085},{"lat":51.388252,"lng":-0.24078254}],"error":null}},"dataUpdateCount":1,"dataUpdatedAt":1739354880844,"error":null,"errorUpdateCount":0,"errorUpdatedAt":0,"fetchFailureCount":0,"fetchFailureReason":null,"fetchMeta":null,"isInvalidated":false,"status":"success","fetchStatus":"idle"},"queryKey":["jobs",null,"sutton",null,null,{},{"contractType":[],"workingPatterns":[],"locationType":[],"jobTypes":["social-care"],"employerType":[],"datePosted":5},2,1],"queryHash":"[\"jobs\",null,\"sutton\",null,null,{},{\"contractType\":[],\"datePosted\":5,\"employerType\":[],\"jobTypes\":[\"social-care\"],\"locationType\":[],\"workingPatterns\":[]},2,1]"},{"state":{"data":[{"value":"Social Care","slug":"social-care"}],"dataUpdateCount":1,"dataUpdatedAt":1739354880814,"error":null,"errorUpdateCount":0,"errorUpdatedAt":0,"fetchFailureCount":0,"fetchFailureReason":null,"fetchMeta":null,"isInvalidated":false,"status":"success","fetchStatus":"idle"},"queryKey":["jobTypesAutocomplete","social-care"],"queryHash":"[\"jobTypesAutocomplete\",\"social-care\"]"}]}
Social Care job vacancies in Sutton
AppliedJobsView
CandidateRedesign
CvParsing
FullCandidateProfile
HeaderJobsButton
ImageOptimization
JobSearchPreferences
LogosFromSameDomain
MatchedJobs
NewJobTypes
NewNavbar
NewPlacesAutocomplete
PdfJobDocuments
ReciteMe

What:

Where:

39
Social Care job vacancies in Sutton

Sort by: 

Date posted

Job alerts

Get ahead of new opportunities. To save a search to receive email alerts when employers post similar jobs, please enter search criteria or filters.

Featured job
Enhanced job

Divisional Quality & Performance Manager

Southwark Council

Southwark Council logo

£48,618 - £55,710

Southwark, London (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Divisional Quality & Performance Manager sought for Traded Services to lead ISO accreditation & ensure high standards across services. Apply now.

Page 1 of 2

Jobs Go Public Logo
Jobs Go Public Logo
Find a jobPost a job

Explore

About us

Let's talk

Registered in England & Wales as Jobsgopublic Limited Registration no. 07750971 Registered Office: Unit 205, Cervantes House, 5-9 Headstone Road, Harrow, Middlesex, HA1 1PD

Terms & conditionsPrivacy & cookie policyCookie settings©Jobsgopublic Limited 2025