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Together, our teams deliver strengthened services and improved outcomes for children.</p>\n<p><strong>The right time</strong></p>\n<p>There has never been a better time to join us. We have invested in every area of our service including the careers of outstanding people who share our commitment to improving young lives in Kent.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>The right place</strong></p>\n<p>We are proud of our Ofsted rating of Outstanding and we are continuing to develop excellent services and ensure ‘Children are at the centre of Kent County Council’s culture and practice’ (Ofsted 2022.) As one of the largest Children’s Social Work Service in the country, we offer a comprehensive learning and development framework in Kent. And because one size doesn’t fit all, we offer opportunities that can be tailored to individual, and team needs.</p>\n<p>We can offer a wide variety of work that you’re unlikely to find elsewhere. Kent is a large and diverse county, offering a broad range of opportunities to support children and young people from all backgrounds and circumstances.  You will be able to work across a range of locations and environments, and to be seconded to or move to other teams. </p>\n<p>Meanwhile, you will be free to develop professionally, building your area of specialist practice, and applying your knowledge to high profile and sensitive cases. At this level, you’ll champion good practice and set performance expectations, acting as a Practice Assessor for ASYE and student social workers if required.</p>\n<p>You’ll also have the chance to share your expertise through assisted fieldwork, court attendance, case audits and reviews, and by chairing complex meetings. 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You should have substantial and varied post-qualification experiences of working with children and families. You will work within the Kent Practice Framework models, and you will need an in-depth understanding of legislative and policy frameworks, along with a willingness to learn and develop as a practitioner. 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Should a candidate deliberately give false information, including the use of AI software, they understand that this would disqualify them from consideration.</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record (DBS) check but some roles may require additional security screening. </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>More Support</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>If you have a disability which makes submitting an online application form difficult, please contact <a href=\"mailto:resourcingteam@london.gov.uk\">resourcingteam@london.gov.uk</a>.</p>\n<div> </div>\n<p>Please note all applications for this vacancy must be submitted via our online recruitment system. We do not accept CVs alone for this role. Please upload a personal statement with a maximum of 1500 words to the ‘Additional Documents’ section of the form, ensuring you address the following technical requirements and competencies in your personal statement. 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We are a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria.</p>\n<p>We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. 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Application is with a detailed CV only</strong></p> <p><strong>Job Description – 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>As part of our commitment to building a Fairer Newham we are reimagining the way that we serve the families that we support. We are realising positive change by combining our Assessment and Intervention social work services into our new Family Support and Safeguarding Service. We’re currently looking for practitioners to join our team.</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>ABOUT THE JOB</strong></p> <p>The Family Support and Safeguarding service enhances the family led, relational values that were already at the centre of our practice and will continue the evolution of our firmly embedded Circles of Support practice model. We’re keeping children at the heart of everything we do whilst improving the overall experience of the families, partners, and social workers in our sphere. We want to be at the forefront of evoking positive change in the sector and we’re looking for experienced, committed, relational social workers to join us and help us get there. Above all, we want to do the best for Newham’s children and families.</p> <p>The FSS service consists of four services and sixteen teams, supporting families from first point of contact and assessment and throughout any subsequent longer term intervention (e.g. referral to partners, CP, CiN) until the best, safest outcome is for the child is attained. Two of these teams will work exclusively with children and families whose lives are influenced by disability or SEND to ensure that we retain the expertise necessary to support these families. Where proceedings are necessary court work is moved on to our Children in Care service.</p> <p>Social workers in the FSS service are caseholding and will be on duty 1 week in 16; we hope this will be a welcome change for social workers who are used to busy assessment services, and a positive CPD opportunity for practitioners whose experience is mainly in longer term work. </p> <p><strong>ABOUT YOU</strong></p> <p>We are looking to work with qualified, SWE registered social workers who have experience beyond their ASYE year in either assessment or long term work with children and families. Due to a need to balance experience levels within our services we're looking for workers who have at least 6 months to a year of practice experience beyond their ASYE.</p> <p>We’re looking for conscientious, considerate and empathetic social workers 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>You will have a genuine interest in a restorative, relationship based practice model, drawing on systemic thinking to inform your approach to building effective relationships with children, families and communities. We’d love to hear from social workers who are keen on learning and growing with us over a number of years and as an employer we’ve been working hard to provide the development our practitioners need and want; our Academy offer has been commended by Ofsted and we promoted 38 internal colleagues in children’s social care in 2024.</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>Our social worker roles are CV only application to make things easier for you; but please ensure your CV is up to date and lists relevant experience in line with the service you’re applying for. </p> <p><strong>Closing date: 31/05/2025 at 23:59*</strong></p> <p><strong>*Please apply ASAP as we may shortlist and interview candidates before this closing date*</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 our managers, please contact our <strong>Recruitment Team</strong>.</p> <p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p> <p>We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. 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Your focus will be on delivering Southwark's sufficiency and permanency strategy, ensuring that family and friends carers are robustly assessed and well-supported to care for children within their networks.</p><p>You will oversee performance, champion reflective supervision, and embed relationship-based practice to promote excellent outcomes for children. You will also manage recruitment activities, uphold practice standards, and provide professional guidance within the framework of fostering regulations and national minimum standards.</p><p>This is a permanent, part-time role working 3 days per week.</p><p><strong>About You:</strong></p><p>We are looking for a motivated and skilled leader who is passionate about connected carers and permanency planning. You will bring:</p><ul>\n<li>A recognised social work qualification and current registration.</li>\n<li>Experience of managing and supervising social workers.</li>\n<li>In-depth knowledge of fostering regulations, special guardianship, and safeguarding frameworks.</li>\n<li>Proven ability to drive performance and practice improvement.</li>\n<li>Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills.</li>\n<li>A strong commitment to reflective supervision, relationship-based practice, and supporting carers to build capacity.</li>\n</ul><p><strong>About the Team:</strong></p><p>The Fostering, Special Guardianship and Connected Persons Service is part of Southwark's Children's Services, with a clear focus on permanency and sufficiency for children in care. We are a collaborative and supportive team that values continuous learning, innovation, and reflective practice.</p><p>We work closely with carers, children, and professionals across the partnership to secure the best possible outcomes. As part of a forward-thinking department, you'll have opportunities for ongoing professional development and to contribute to service improvements that truly make an impact.</p><p>For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification located at the bottom of the advert.</p><p><strong>Contact Information:</strong></p><p>For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sophie Jones at .</p><p><strong>Additional Information:</strong></p><ul>\n<li>This is a permanent, part-time role working 3 days per week.</li>\n<li>An enhanced DBS will be required.</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Benefits and more information:</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/\">https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/</a></p><p><strong>Recruitment Timeline:</strong></p><p>Advert close date: 11:59pm on 21<span>st</span> May 2025</p><p>Interview date/s: 30<sup>th</sup> May 2025</p><p><strong>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. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.</strong></p><p>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\">Southwark Stands Together initiative</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.</p><p><strong>Guaranteed Interview Scheme:</strong></p><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><ul>\n<li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li>\n<li>Are currently in care, or have previously been in care</li>\n<li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li>\n</ul><p><strong>About Southwark: </strong></p><p>We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark's residents. 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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>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£52674 - £59772 per annum + FTE","publishDate":"2025-05-09T01:29:35.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-07-08T01:29:35.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/3db25e00-8ae2-471b-8214-364e83f41bee.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"643bd579-fa35-4e68-b0e9-767dc475ff5e","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><br></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><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><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>28th May 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 5th June 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>16th June 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. 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We are proud to have a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough.<br><strong><br>Benefits and more information</strong></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/\">Working for Southwark Council – Southwark<br><br></a>Salary: <strong>£37,437 - £43,542<br></strong></p>\n<h2>The role</h2>\n<p>Kickstart your planning career in one of London’s most exciting boroughs! Southwark Council is looking for ambitious planning graduates to join our Planning Applications Team and play a pivotal role in shaping vibrant, inclusive communities.<br><br>These are exciting times for the London Borough of Southwark with many developments taking place along the River Thames, at the Council estates at Elephant and Castle, at the former Surrey Docks at Canada Water, and through to Peckham and Camberwell.</p>\n<p><strong>What you’ll do:<br></strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Diverse Caseload:</strong> Manage a variety of smaller planning applications, gaining hands-on experience in site inspections, policy interpretation, and decision-making.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Analysis & Reporting:</strong> Assess planning merits, interpret development plans, and prepare clear, well-written reports recommending approval or refusal.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Customer Engagement:</strong> Provide expert planning advice, handle planning applications, and contribute to planning policy, and transport strategies.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Impactful Work:</strong> Help shape Southwark's future through innovative and community-focused planning.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Supportive Environment:</strong> Be part of a team that values growth, collaboration, and excellence to deliver high-quality, client-focused outcomes for stakeholders.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Key Requirements:</strong></p>\n<p>We're looking for a motivated Graduate who is ready to take ownership of a variety of planning tasks. 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Do you have the skills and knowledge to make a difference in our temporary accommodation service? You could be at the forefront of shaping strategies that make a difference to our clients who require temporary accommodation.</p>\n<p><strong>What’s the role? …</strong></p>\n<p>Housing Services Directorate is looking to appoint an Accommodation Assessment & Lettings Team Leader to manage a team of six Accommodation Assessment & Lettings Officers responsible for offering suitable accommodation under S188 and S193 duties. Successful management of this service area will ensure we deliver a high quality, customer-focused approach to our applicants eligible for homelessness assistance and continuous improvement and efficiency in the service delivery. In addition, you will ensure officers complete S208, enforce offer of suitable accommodation, correctly undertake the discharge of duty and complete all other tasks relevant to their role.</p>\n<p><strong>What’s in it for you?</strong> </p>\n<p>Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generous holiday allowance </li>\n<li>Local Government Pension scheme </li>\n<li>Flexible working and family friendly policies </li>\n<li>Season ticket and bicycle loans </li>\n<li>A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships </li>\n<li>Supportive staff networks</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>What we’re looking for</strong></p>\n<p>We are seeking an experienced Accommodation Assessment & Lettings Team Leader with a good working knowledge of managing a team responsible for offering accommodation under S188 and S193, Part 6 & 7 of the Housing Act 1996, Homelessness Act 2002 and Localism Act 2011 and its application. You must have knowledge and understanding of the activities, functions and processes involved in offering suitable accommodation under S188 and S193 as well as issuing discharge of duty decisions. </p>\n<p>In return, we will offer excellent development opportunities, plus a range of benefits that includes a career average pension scheme, flexible working and the opportunity to make a real difference to our local community.</p>\n<p><strong>Location </strong></p>\n<p>Whilst the service is primarily based in Laurence House, we operate a hybrid approach whereby you may be required to work both in the office and from home as determined by service requirements.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://lewisham.gov.uk/mayorandcouncil/counciljobs/applying/how-to-apply-for-a-job-with-us\">Applicant handbook</a> - please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed. </p>\n<p><strong>For an informal discussion, please contact Abdul Hamid on 07385 226267</strong></p>\n<p>Lewisham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.</p>\n<p>We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds.</p>\n<p>The post is subject to a DBS.</p>\n<p><strong>To find out more, including a full job description and person specification, and to apply, please visit the </strong><a href=\"https://efuy.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/1219/?utm_medium=jobshare&utm_source=External+Job+Share\"><strong>Lewisham Council website</strong></a></p>\n<p><strong>Salary</strong></p>\n<p>£47,628 - £49,638 per annum (P03)</p>\n<p>N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.</p>\n<p><strong>Diversity </strong></p>\n<p>Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply\">www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply</a> </p>\n<p>The Council has a dedicated employment support service, <a href=\"https://lewisham.gov.uk/lewishamworks\">Lewisham Works</a>, which offers Lewisham residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you want to join Lewisham Works, please email <a href=\"mailto:JobsAndSkills@lewisham.gov.uk\">JobsAndSkills@lewisham.gov.uk</a> and an advisor will be in touch with you.  </p>\n<p>The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.</p>\n<p><strong>Let’s stay connected, follow us on social media:  </strong></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjayKyv_-P5AhXpTEEAHQZnCesQFnoECAQQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Flondon-borough-of-lewisham&usg=AOvVaw13wpKtHnV966_uUph3IPHq\">LinkedIn</a>   <a href=\"https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwi84tDu_uP5AhUJbcAKHZDFDQsQFnoECAkQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fen-gb.facebook.com%2FLewishamCouncil&usg=AOvVaw1PkBiwCy8tNrQ-3VWV2VDJ\">Facebook</a>   <a href=\"https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjNneGW_-P5AhUOTMAKHeoeCtQQ6F56BAgHEAE&url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FLewishamCouncil%3Fref_src%3Dtwsrc%255Egoogle%257Ctwcamp%255Eserp%257Ctwgr%255Eauthor&usg=AOvVaw2CaYxWV1ZHoRan3v_FAIEE\">Twitter</a>   <a href=\"https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjKlP7I_-P5AhWznVwKHSV0AaUQFnoECAcQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Flewishamcouncil%2F%3Fhl%3Den&usg=AOvVaw36nguD1n5OzUQcM1L0Nvuf\">Instagram </a> </p>","shortDescription":"Seeking an experienced Accommodation Assessment & Lettings Team Leader to manage a team offering suitable accommodation for homelessness assistance in Lewisham.","salaryDescription":"£47,628 - £49,638 per annum","publishDate":"2025-05-06T11:35:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-08T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/0060079a-e61f-4659-aa88-22aeef6f06df.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":true},{"id":"42472903-0059-49c3-913b-a61418c39da9","title":"Education, Health and Care Plan Coordinator","employer":"Southwark Council","department":"","location":"Southwark","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>The role</strong></p><p><span>Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)?</span></p><p><span>Do you have the skills to navigate complex processes and collaborate effectively with families, schools, and agencies to ensure each child's needs are met?</span></p><p><span>If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!</span></p><p><span>Our SEND service is looking for a dedicated and passionate Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) Coordinator to join our team and help us create a positive impact today!</span></p><p><span>There are 2 full-time, permanent position (36 hours per week) and one 9 month fixed term contract.</span></p><p><span><strong>About Us:</strong></span></p><p><span>We are excited to be redesigning our SEND service to better meet the growing demand and enhance the support we provide to children, young people and families in Southwark. This redesign is all about streamlining our processes and improving our service delivery to ensure that every child's needs are met with the highest level of care and attention. We are seeking experienced and dedicated individuals to join our team in a variety of roles. Together, we can make a profound and positive impact on our community.</span></p><p><span>As a Council consistently rated \"Good\" by Ofsted across all areas, Southwark is committed to excellence in service delivery. We place great value on co-developing services with families and key stakeholders, ensuring that our approach is both responsive and impactful from the very start. At Southwark Council, we believe in investing in both our residents and our staff, fostering an environment where you can thrive professionally and make a real difference in the community. Join us in transforming our service!</span></p><p><span><strong>The Role:</strong></span></p><p><span>In this role, you will manage a caseload of children and young people with Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs). Your responsibilities will span the full process from statutory assessment through to placement, ensuring that all statutory requirements are met and that the final EHCPs are comprehensive and high-quality.</span></p><p><span>You'll work closely with families, schools, and a wide range of partner agencies, including health and social care services, to ensure coordinated and effective support. Key responsibilities include:</span></p><p><strong>Recruitment timetable</strong></p><p><span><strong>In return for your hard work, we offer:</strong></span></p><ul>\n<li><span>Up to £47,628 per annum (subject to experience)</span></li>\n<li><span>Opportunities to develop and implement innovative practices.</span></li>\n<li><span>Professional development and training opportunities.</span></li>\n<li><span>The chance to work with a supportive and collaborative team.</span></li>\n<li><span>The ability to make a lasting impact on the lives of young people.</span></li>\n</ul><p><span>For more information on our benefits, see the link here - <a href=\"https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/\">https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/</a></span></p><p><span>We will regularly review applications and conduct interviews on a rolling basis, and close the advert once all positions are filled.</span></p><p><span><strong>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. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.</strong></span></p><p><span><strong><span>Guaranteed Interview Scheme:</span></strong></span></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><span><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></span></p><ul>\n<li><span>Chairing meetings and coordinating assessments.</span></li>\n<li><span>Ensuring the timely production of EHCPs that meet statutory deadlines.</span></li>\n<li><span>Managing school placements and supporting families through the process.</span></li>\n<li><span>Participating in annual reviews to track the progress of children and young people with SEND.</span></li>\n<li><span>You will play a key role in ensuring that children and young people with SEND receive the support they need to succeed.</span></li>\n</ul><p><span><strong>About You:</strong></span></p><p><span>To succeed in this role, you must be highly organised with strong case management skills, capable of handling complex cases and navigating the EHCP process with confidence. You should have a proven ability to work collaboratively with a range of professionals, parents, and agencies, providing expert guidance and support.</span></p><p><span>You will need to:</span></p><ul>\n<li><span>Have a good understanding of SEND legislation and the EHCP process.</span></li>\n<li><span>Demonstrate excellent communication and customer service skills.</span></li>\n<li><span>Be able to produce high-quality reports and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.</span></li>\n<li><span>Be comfortable managing sensitive and confidential information.</span></li>\n<li><span>Possess a collaborative approach, working closely with others to achieve the best outcomes.</span></li>\n<li><span>Be committed to ongoing professional development and continuous improvement.</span></li>\n<li><span>A full Enhanced DBS check is required for this post.</span></li>\n</ul><p><span>If you are passionate about improving outcomes for children with SEND and are looking for a role where you can make a lasting impact, we want you to join our team!</span></p><p><span>This post requires a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) DBS check at Enhanced level.</span></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£41580 - £47628 per annum","publishDate":"2025-05-06T08:43:39.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-07-05T08:43:39.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/a3110701-6ea2-4c03-badd-b5968fc0da7d.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"c8345d9a-81d7-4f0a-a56a-acb5ef79b969","title":"Senior Social Worker Children in Care","employer":"London Borough of Newham","department":"","location":"greater london","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Senior Social Worker</strong></p> <p><strong>Children in Care Service</strong></p> <p><strong>£55,574– £58,607 (includes 5k market supplement)</strong></p> <p><strong>Hybrid role – Newham Dockside E16 2QU</strong></p> <p><strong>Closing date: 25/5/25 at 23:59 - please apply ASAP as we may interview shortlist able candidates before the closing date.</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 to practise social work, with the networks in place to enable you to be the best social worker you can be and make a real difference to our children in care and their families.</p> <p>We’ve been working tirelessly to establish a Centre of Excellence for Children’s Services through investment, co-production and by continuously developing our 'Circles of Support' practice model; centring on systemic and restorative practice and a specialist support offer for our practitioners. </p> <p>Ofsted described Newham as having a positive culture of learning and development and we always try to develop talent in-house. We promoted 30 internal colleagues in 2023 alone, and have put more than 47 practitioners through further education since 2020. We value your development and at Newham career progression is reality for many. </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 ensure that you have the support needed for a better work/life balance through a remote working offer when you are not visiting your children and families, a pleasant, modern office space for when you are in the office, a flexible working policy where all requests are considered, and a clinical offer to support you to do your best work. </p> <p>Our recent (Jan 24) visit from Ofsted was focused our services for Children in Care and Care Leavers, we’d love for you to read the positive report here before considering joining us.</p> <p><strong>ABOUT THE JOB</strong></p> <p>Social Work in Newham is underpinned by a culture of Systemic and Restorative practice with high quality relationships at the heart of our approach. Our children in care service work closely with children and young people who are in the care of the local authority, from care proceedings, during placements, to eventual transfer to leaving care services or hopefully returning to family. </p> <p>Senior Social Workers have a vital case holding role delivering high quality practice to best serve our children and families, whilst supporting lesser experienced colleagues. SSWs will potentially take on responsibility for supervising social work students on placement at Newham so we welcome Practice Educators, though this is not essential for this role. You’ll be joining an experienced and friendly service, where progression is a genuine possibility; we’ve seen two Senior Social Workers make the upwards step to Assistant Team Manager, and one Assistant Team Manager to move up to Team Manager, within the last 12 months.</p> <p>We value our practitioners and understand the importance of supporting your learning, development and ambition, as well as your wellbeing. We have a bespoke offer through our very own clinical service and support to social work teams is provided following duty week through our ‘Duty Debrief’ meeting. Our embedded systemic family psychotherapist facilitates group discussion and the processing of the duty week experience, and it is an opportunity to share observations among the team, to identify and address challenges, and to prioritise staff wellbeing. The family therapist is also available for joint work with social workers on visits and consultations. Our social workers have fed back that this offer has enhanced their practice and development and helped them with embedding systemic practice into the service. </p> <p>To find out more about the role please download the JD here</p> <p><strong>ABOUT YOU</strong></p> <p>You have at least 3 years’ post qualified experience and an understanding of working effectively within a diverse urban community, with particular career focus on supporting looked after children. </p> <p>We’re looking for people who have a genuine interest in a restorative, relationship based practice model drawing on systemic thinking to inform your approach to building effective relationships with children, families and communities. We do require court work experience (and confidence) to enter this service at Senior Social Worker level.</p> <p>You share our ambition and energy in embracing new ways of working. You have high working standards and are conscious of your own professional development and that of those around you, especially less experienced and student social workers starting out on their social work careers. You are always open to learning and to helping others learn so that children and families can benefit from our best practice. You have experience working in a statutory looked after children focused service.</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>We’re a GOOD local authority focused on reaching excellence.</li> <li>Ofsted graded our senior leadership as OUTSTANDING.</li> <li>We offer genuinely flexible/hybrid working as long as children and families are supported.</li> <li>Stability: 100% of our Service Managers and 71% of Team Managers are 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; we promoted 30 internal colleagues in 2023.</li> <li>Social Care Academy – 47 social workers have studied for systemic higher education with us since 2020. Our Academy offer received significant praise from Ofsted.</li> <li>A competitive package for social workers of up to £54,083 (includes market supplement).</li> <li>Oyster card/parking permit for business use.</li> <li>Wellbeing service, leisure and discount benefits (Council scheme).</li> <li>Travel season ticket loan, cycle scheme, Local Authority pension.</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 <strong>person specification</strong>, as described in their supporting statement and CV.</p> <p><strong>Closing date: 25/5/25 at 23:59 – please apply ASAP as we may interview shortlist able candidates before the closing date.</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 our managers, please contact our <strong>Recruitment Team</strong>.</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. 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It's got award-winning parks, open spaces, and heritage sites. The borough has excellent transport connections, including the Elizabeth Line and proximity to the M25. Bexley offers fantastic amenities such as libraries, leisure centres, and shopping areas. Our borough is also home to numerous primary and secondary schools, as well as further education institutions.</p>\n<p><strong>Our Offer to you</strong></p>\n<p>We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document attached.</p>\n<p><strong>Recruitment Information</strong></p>\n<p>As a disability confident employer Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on  <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bexley.gov.uk\">recruitment@bexley.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p>We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.</p>\n<p><strong>Click on the apply link above to apply.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Closing Date: 29<sup>th</sup> May 2025</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£43,092 - £49,644 per annum","publishDate":"2025-05-01T13:10:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-29T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/dd442163-904d-4cf3-878e-890487cb01f3.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"48ae5944-ce38-4f65-a17d-e082996629b8","title":"Newly Qualified Social Workers - Children's Services","employer":"London Borough of Tower Hamlets","department":"","location":"Town Hall, 160 Whitechapel Road, LONDON","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Role: </strong>ASYE/Newly Qualified Social Worker</p>\n<p><strong>Division: </strong>Supporting Families Division<strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Contract: </strong>Permanent</p>\n<p><strong>Salary:</strong> Grade I-K - £44,430, plus <strong>zone 2&3 travel card – </strong>this will go up to £46,437, once you pass your first year of ASYE</p>\n<p>Are you ready to take the first steps in your journey as a qualified social worker?</p>\n<p>Are you passionate and committed to building relationships with children and families within a diverse and innovative workplace?</p>\n<p>Rated <strong>OUTSTANDING</strong> by OFSTED, Tower Hamlets is a great place to practice social work. We are committed to developing excellent Social Work practitioners and making Tower Hamlets an employer of choice. </p>\n<p>Contribute to creating positive change together and apply today!</p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\"><strong>About Us </strong></p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\"><em>In Tower Hamlets we believe that the best place for children is to be </em><strong><em>raised within their own families</em></strong><em>, immediate or wider, wherever it is safe and appropriate to do so. </em></p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\"><em>In Tower Hamlets we are committed to </em><strong><em>building relationships and strengthening families </em></strong><em>by working </em><strong><em>with</em></strong><em> people in a compassionate and understanding way.   </em></p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\"><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><strong> </strong></p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\"><strong>Our Better Together </strong>Practice Framework is based on the ideas and concepts underpinned by Restorative Practice. It draws from other strength-based approaches, such as Systemic and Trauma Informed Practice and is fully embedded across Supporting Families.</p>\n<p>We are an <strong>inclusive</strong> organisation that <strong>values diversity</strong> and empowers individuals from all cultures and backgrounds. We believe that a diverse workforce brings unique perspectives and enriches our ability to serve our community.</p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\">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>\n<p>We particularly welcome applications from Social Workers from Global majority backgrounds and from those who have care experience- in Tower Hamlets this is a protected characteristic.</p>\n<p><strong>About the Role </strong></p>\n<p><strong>As an NQSW in Tower Hamlets, you will be part of one of our diverse Children’s Services teams, known as Supporting Families</strong> , providing essential support to children, young people, their families, and carers. Our practice is child-centred, family-minded, and strengths-based.</p>\n<p>You will be asked for your team preferences if your application is shortlisted, and we will endeavour to put you forward for one of your team choices if successful at interview.</p>\n<p><strong>Our Offer</strong><strong>:</strong></p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\">We offer a competitive salary starting salary at Grade I-K- <strong>£44,430 </strong><strong>this will go up to £46,437, once you pass your first year of ASYE </strong>and you will also be eligible for an annual travel card covering zones 2-3.</p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\">We are committed to developing excellent Social Work practitioners and if you choose to work with us you will benefit from:</p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ql-align-justify\">A dedicated practice leader to support you through the learning and assessment involved in your first year.</li>\n<li class=\"ql-align-justify\">A diverse workload and good quality reflective supervision</li>\n<li class=\"ql-align-justify\">In the second year of practice, you can opt in to continue having additional reflective supervision and are encouraged to do a consolidation module accredited by our partner universities.</li>\n<li class=\"ql-align-justify\">In the following three years the Learning Academy will work with you to consider the best way to support and develop your practice.</li>\n<li class=\"ql-align-justify\">A range of opportunities to undertake further study and complete further post-qualifying modules through our partner universities post ASYE</li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\">Tower Hamlets provides wide-ranging and excellent training and development opportunities, which include university accredited courses, e-learning, online classroom-based training and on the go opportunities. We also offer flexible learning opportunities through our subscription to Research in Practice and various learning opportunities through our membership with the NorthEast London Teaching Partnership.</p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\"><strong>Requirements </strong></p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\"><strong>Please note that to apply for these posts you must meet the following criteria:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ql-align-justify\"><strong>Have the Right to Work in the UK (please note, unfortunately we are not currently able to offer sponsorship for ASYE positions).</strong></li>\n<li class=\"ql-align-justify\"><strong>Be anticipating successful completion of your social work course and subsequent Social Work England registration by October 2025</strong></li>\n<li class=\"ql-align-justify\"><strong>Have completed your social work qualification within the last 2 years</strong></li>\n<li class=\"ql-align-justify\"><strong>Not have commenced or completed your ASYE elsewhere</strong></li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\"><strong>Recruitment Timeline:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ql-align-justify\">\n<strong>Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 18</strong><sup><strong>th</strong></sup><strong> May 2025</strong> </li>\n<li class=\"ql-align-justify\">\n<strong>Shortlisting date: 27</strong><sup><strong>th</strong></sup><strong> May 2025</strong>\n</li>\n<li class=\"ql-align-justify\">\n<strong>Assessment Centre date/s: 3</strong><sup><strong>rd</strong></sup><strong> - 5</strong><sup><strong>th</strong></sup><strong> June 2025 </strong>\n</li>\n<li class=\"ql-align-justify\">\n<strong>Interview date/s: 16</strong><sup><strong>th</strong></sup><strong> – 19</strong><sup><strong>th</strong></sup><strong> June 2025</strong>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\"><strong>Both the Assessment Centre and Interview activities are approximately 1 day each. The assessment centre activity will be a virtual session and the interviews will take place face to face in Tower Hamlets Town Hall in Whitechapel.</strong></p>\n<p>For an informal discussion about the role, please contact the Learning Academy on <a href=\"mailto:LearningAcademy@towerhamlets.gov.uk\">LearningAcademy@towerhamlets.gov.uk</a></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 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>\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. </p>\n<p>________________________________________________________________________________________________________ </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":"£44,430 - £55,710","publishDate":"2025-05-01T11:55:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-18T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/9b5dc140-34fa-439e-9274-b89647cfe35e.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"81408c3c-fd4e-47da-8bf5-4f4d8d26fa3c","title":"Revenues Officer","employer":"Sevenoaks District Council","department":"","location":"Council Offices, Argyle Road","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong> </strong>Be part of our successful Council Tax team to compile and maintain records of our 100,000 properties across Sevenoaks and Dartford districts.</p>\n<p>Our team are responsible for dealing with all aspects of Council Tax, from administration and billing to recovery and enforcement. You’ll be responsible for answering telephone enquiries covering all aspects of Council Tax and responding to emails and letters received from our customers.</p>\n<p>If you have a customer service or retail background, a passion to deliver excellent customer service and the ability to stay calm under pressure then we would love to hear from you!</p>\n<p>This role will be based at our Council Offices, Argyle Road, Sevenoaks Kent TN13 1HG. We currently operate a hybrid working model for the majority of our roles where your working time will be divided between the office (2-3 days) and home working (2-3 days).</p>\n<p><strong>Interested in the role and want to know more?</strong></p>\n<p>For further details on the role, please contact Keith Harris, Revenues Team Leader, on 01732 227000.</p>\n<p><strong>Need advice on how to ensure you have the best chance of being shortlisted?</strong></p>\n<p>Read the Job Description and Personal Specification attached to the role and ensure that your supporting statement explains how you meet the essential requirements as your application will be judged against these criteria.</p>\n<p><strong>Closing date: </strong>18<sup>th</sup> May 2025</p>\n<p><strong>Interviews: </strong>Week commencing 2<sup>nd</sup> June 2025<strong> </strong></p>","shortDescription":"<p>Join successful Council Tax team maintaining records of 100,000 properties across Sevenoaks and Dartford districts. Customer service role with hybrid working model. 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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><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><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>28th May 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 5th June 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>16th June 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":"2025-04-30T13:03:54.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-28T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/1fc08298-fe57-42f8-9a10-4e56cf321f4c.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"9d46a175-0eae-4239-899f-47c2d08a9bde","title":"Family Support Manager","employer":"London Borough of Tower Hamlets","department":"","location":"Various locations around Tower Hamlets","locationType":3,"description":"<p>We are recruiting to the post of ‘Family Support Manager’ in the Early Help and Children & Families Service.  This is an exciting role for a qualified Social Worker to further develop their management skills.</p><p>The post holder will play a key operational role in managing a team of multi-disciplinary Birth - 11 Family Support Workers who work with families with additional or complex needs, but below the threshold for statutory social care intervention. The team provides Level 2 support to improve outcomes for children and young people and empowering families to become more equipped to manage difficulties themselves. The Family Support team works in a locality model and is based in the community. The Family Support Manager will work as part of the Early Help Service and will be based in Children and Family Centres/Family Hubs.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key responsibilities:</strong></p><p>The role also involves working in partnership with the Early Intervention and Community Engagement Managers to ensure the smooth running of the Children and Family Centres. </p><p>The post holder will be one of four Family Support Managers who are based in the Children and Family Centres/Family Hubs in a locality area and may be required to support service delivery across the local authority.</p><p> </p><p><strong>About You:</strong></p><ul>\n<li>A <strong>Qualified Social Worker</strong> and up to date registration with Social Work England</li>\n<li>4 years plus post qualifying experience</li>\n<li>Be able to communicate to a high standard verbally and in writing and producing and presenting high-quality analytical reports to a range of forms</li>\n<li>You must be able to demonstrate strong leadership skills and have experience of developing a team/service area and be able to manage team performance</li>\n<li>You will provide effective management of one of the Family Support Teams within the borough, ensuring that the provision achieves good outcomes for vulnerable children and families in need of Early Help</li>\n<li>You will be expected to supervise staff and provide effective case management on cases with varying degrees of complexity, giving appropriate levels of guidance and support</li>\n<li>You will work with the team and individuals to promote development and well-being</li>\n<li>You will work with statutory social work colleagues to ensure that cases that step-up to or down from them, do so in a safe and planned way</li>\n<li>You must know what excellence looks like and champion best practice with an ability to support, develop and inspire others</li>\n<li>You will work in accordance with national and local policies and procedures, and use the law, regulatory and statutory guidance to inform practice decisions</li>\n<li>You will be responsible for the recruitment of Family Support Workers</li>\n<li>You will prepare and produce a variety of high-quality professional reports and guidance documents and will be able to deliver presentations to staff and partners</li>\n<li>You will work with schools, health, and partner agencies and represent the Council at a range of meetings, proceedings and reviews as required. You will ensure effective intervention as well as engaging in preventative work</li>\n</ul><p> </p><p><strong>Additional information</strong></p><p><strong>We have an extended offer in some of the Family Hubs where the operational hours are Monday to Friday 9-7pm and Saturday 9-2pm.</strong></p><p>You will need to be flexible and willing to travel to any part of the borough at short notice to provide cover as required across any of the Children and Family Centres/Family Hubs.</p><p>For further information about this role or to discuss your interest, please email <strong>Sarita Badhan-Small</strong> (Early Help Locality Co-ordinator).</p><p><strong>Email: </strong><a href=\"mailto:Sarita.badhan-small@towerhamlets.gov.uk\"><strong>Sarita.badhan-small@towerhamlets.gov.uk</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Closing Date: 18th May 2025.</strong></p><p><strong>Interviews will be held: 5th & 6th June 2025.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><span>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.</span></p><p><span>Tower Hamlets has a zero-tolerance approach to, and works to eradicate, all forms of discrimination on the basis of </span>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. <span>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.  </span></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><span>We welcome applicants interested in flexible working arrangements and also applicants who live in the borough. </span></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£56,733 - £59,772","publishDate":"2025-04-29T10:49:34.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-18T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/47bce80c-9190-4e22-b2ab-9da65c3367ad.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"64654e0f-f0e9-42b1-8929-f59ea9755f46","title":"Senior Practitioner - North Kent Children In Care Service","employer":"Kent County Council","department":"","location":"The Willows, Swanley","locationType":3,"description":"<div>\n<p>North Kent Children In Care Service have an opportunity for a Senior Practitioner to join their Gravesham Team. The role is based at The Willows and supports the Gravesham area in North Kent.</p>\n<p>Do you want to work in an Outstanding Local Authority? Ofsted have recently awarded Kent with an Outstanding rating in recognition of the service we provide to our children.</p>\n<p>We are now looking for experienced Social Worker who can lend their skills and experience to help us build on our successes. We have a vacancy within North Kent Children Care Service for a Senior Practitioner. The successful candidate will be welcomed into one of our 5 Teams and will be based at The Willows in Swanley.  </p>\n<p><strong>About the area</strong></p>\n<p>The Children in Care Service cover the whole of North Kent, supporting the areas of Dartford, Gravesham and Swale and is a mix of urban and rural communities. Therefore, you will be required to work across the operational area of North Kent.</p>\n<p><strong>About the Role</strong></p>\n<p>Kent embraces blended working, with scope for a combination of working from home and office. You will be working with a supportive established management team, with good quality supervision, and have excellent opportunities for professional development to manage a varied and complex caseload working with children in care. </p>\n<p>You’ll develop areas of specialist practice and bring your professional expertise to a range of cases including of complex cases.</p>\n<p>As a role model for good practice and champion for your area of expertise, you’ll set performance expectations, striking a balance between support and oversight. As well as coaching and mentoring less experienced staff, you’ll have the opportunity to act as a Practice Assessor for ASYE and student social workers.</p>\n<p>You’ll share your knowledge and experience with the team in a number of ways, including, joint visits, court attendance, case audits and reviews, you will have opportunities to contribute to working groups and multi-agency forums to support the development of new initiatives.</p>\n<p><strong>About you</strong></p>\n<p>Professionally registered with a degree in social work – CQSW, DipSW or equivalent – you’ll have a variety of post-qualification experience of working with children and families. This should cover systemic practice, and you will need an in-depth understanding of legislative and policy frameworks. We’re also looking for the willingness to develop as a practitioner.</p>\n<p>Being a team player is essential in any social work team, and you’ll act as a role model and mentor to less experienced colleagues, contributing to training initiatives. The ability to build relationships with colleagues as well as statutory, voluntary, and private sector agencies, will be key. </p>\n<p><strong>Rewards</strong></p>\n<p>In return, we offer an attractive benefits package, a competitive salary and a range of professional development opportunities including the exciting social care academy and routes for progression.</p>\n<p>We are also committed to ensuring you achieve a healthy work life balance with flexible working arrangements and an emphasis on health and well-being.</p>\n<p><strong>Transport</strong></p>\n<p>The role requires you to be mobile throughout a wide operational area including travelling around the county of Kent and beyond to transport children and their belongings and be available to do so in an emergency.</p>\n<p>This role is subject to holding a Full UK Driving Licence – The Council is committed to making reasonable adjustments so whilst this job requires the jobholder to drive your application will still be considered if you are unable to drive due to a disability.</p>\n<p>This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring service and registration as a qualified Social Worker with Social Work England.</p>\n<p>This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. 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Please note that this is a 12 month fixed term contract.</p>\n<p><em>Please note, due to the nature of the service, it is an occupational requirement that the post holder is female and the post is therefore exempt from the provisions of the Equality Act 2010 in terms of Schedule 9, Part 1, and Paragraph 1 of the Act. </em> </p>\n<p><strong>About the role</strong></p>\n<p>This role is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting those who struggle with complex needs, substance use, and dual diagnosis. We are looking for someone who can work flexibly to support residents and participants who struggle to engage with the support available to them through various providers. You will be at the heart of engaging our participants to regain motivation and the strength to step down from acute psychiatric wards and other supported living, by empowering them with the relevant skills and knowledge to support their journey. You will support them towards achieving their personal goals including independent living. You will be based across various homes, hospitals, wards, and supported living accommodations based around Lewisham.</p>\n<p>You will provide pathways, support, and appropriate interventions that will enable successful resettlements, and deliver to achieve more safer, integrated communities for our stakeholders. The areas of support will include: Prevention, Transition, Activities of Daily Living (ADL), Support, and Social Inclusion. </p>\n<p>This role will work alongside South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLAM) who provide the widest range of NHS mental health services in the UK. They also provide substance misuse services for people who are addicted to drugs and alcohol with 4,600 staff serving a local population of 1.3 million people.</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Support a caseload of participants, contribute to the development of support plans, risk assessments and reviews.</li>\n<li>Positively promote the pathways available towards independent living within the community. Ensure participants understand what tools and resources are available to them to regain independence.</li>\n<li>Participate in, and encourage R&Ps to participate in the running and development of projects, initiatives, training and volunteering.</li>\n<li>Recognise signs of deteriorating mental health and initiate appropriate interventions to prevent a crisis.</li>\n<li>You may need to attend external appointments when required.</li>\n<li>Admin duties will vary, this includes maintaining confidential records in a timely manner using </li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>About you</strong></p>\n<p>We are looking for someone who has a true passion to support those who face challenges with their mental health, substance use, and who have various complex needs. You will be able build rapport and trusting relations with others in a professional setting including with people who don't necessarily want to engage, you will be able to motivate them to build positive outcomes. You will be adaptable and flexible in your approach, and understand that each individual has different level and types of support needs, you will be able to flex your approach to suit the needs of different people. You will have an understanding and ability to help others overcome their personal barriers, and will be motivated to want to make a difference to people's lives. This is a fulfilling role, and is the perfect fit for someone who has a real passion in supporting others.</p>\n<ul>\n<li>You will have previous experience working with people with multiple and complex needs, substance use, and dual diagnosis</li>\n<li>You will be proactive in your approach, able to use your own initiative to resolve challenges</li>\n<li>You will have resilience and a creative approach to overcome barriers</li>\n<li>You will be able to show empathy and compassion to our residents, and different challenges they face</li>\n<li>You will be able to motivate, and empower others to achieve their personal goals and overcome barriers</li>\n<li>You will need some level of IT ability as we record records using our online CRM systems and use Microsoft programs daily</li>\n<li>You will have previous experience in creating co-produced support plans, key working, and care plans</li>\n<li>You will understand the housing and social needs of people with multiple and complex needs and be aware of the social marginalisation that can be attached to people who face personal challenges</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We are looking for a team player, driven to provide high quality care and support to others, an effective communicator who is able to build rapport with others from various backgrounds. </p>\n<p><strong>Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>What we offer</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>This role is eligible to receive a Monthly travel card reimbursed ( zone 1-3)</li>\n<li>25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service</li>\n<li>Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling</li>\n<li>Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing</li>\n<li>Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card</li>\n<li>Life Assurance Scheme</li>\n<li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li>\n<li>Annual Staff Awards</li>\n<li>Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives.</li>\n<li>Join an organisation with a mission to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We are committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We have a team of ambassadors who are staff volunteers and actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. We're proud to mention that our staff Ambassadors career aspirations generally benefit from embracing this unique opportunity to develop their respective skill sets in spaces that exist outside of their daily roles. </p>\n<p>SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity. </p>\n<p><strong>About Social Interest Group (SIG)</strong></p>\n<p>SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks.</p>\n<p>Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: <a href=\"https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/X5JhCPQy4hBBz6UzwWlv?domain=youtu.be\">Theory of Change</a> Further details can be found on our website here: <a href=\"https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/4ZkrCx1MXIp5EETvqakw?domain=socialinterestgroup.org.uk\">Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group</a>. </p>\n<p><strong>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION</strong></p>\n<p>Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.</p>\n<p>Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below. </p>\n<p>For Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk\">recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk</a> or call our central office on <a href=\"tel:02036689270\">020 3668 9270</a> to request a call back. 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This is a joint post between Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council and Tunbridge Wells Borough Council. You willl spend your time equally based between the two councils.</p>\n<p>With previous experience in a similar role, you will have proven knowledge and expertise in the area of domestic abuse. 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Senior Practitioner - West Kent Children in Care Team

Kent County Council

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£45,672 - £51,489 per annum

West Malling (Hybrid)

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