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This is an exciting opportunity for anyone who is a customer-focused team player.\n \nWhy choose L&Q?\n \nWe offer a competitive annual salary and staff benefits package:\n \n<ul>\n<li>Strong family-friendly policies </li>\n<li> Committed Learning & Development</li>\n<li>Annual leave starting from 28 days rising to 31 PLUS bank holidays</li>\n<li>Excellent Pension Scheme – double contribution up to 6%</li>\n<li>Generous non-contributory life assurance</li>\n<li>An Employee Assistance Programme</li>\n<li>Westfield Cash Health Plan</li>\n<li>A dedicated employee discounts and benefits portal</li>\n<li>Great places to work certified 2024-2025</li>\n<li>Best Workplaces for Women </li>\n</ul>\n \nAs the Neighbourhood Housing Lead, you’ll be responsible for the following:\n \n<ul>\n<li> Supporting the Housing Management team to deliver a reliable, repeatable, and consistent service for residents. </li>\n<li> You will be key to improving resident satisfaction, building trust, and making sure that residents have a home that they’re happy in.</li>\n<li>You’ll be the primary relationship holder with the residents living in homes on your patch. Patches are being designed to align with local authority areas and are expected to cover around 500 – 600 homes.</li>\n</ul>\n \nThe successful candidate should:\n \n<ul>\n<li> You should have a proven track record of building relationships with people and be able to communicate well with colleagues and residents.</li>\n<li> You’ll be able to problem solve and will pride yourself on your grit and determination. You’ll have a can-do attitude and be motivated by keeping promises to residents.</li>\n<li>You’ll be willing to push boundaries and challenge the business where needed to achieve the very best outcomes for residents.</li>\n<li>You’ll have excellent time management skills along with the ability to manage a complex workload whilst adhering to important deadlines.</li>\n<li>Stakeholder management is also key to this role and an ability to engage with a diverse customer base is essential.</li>\n<li>Have demonstrable experience in a similar role.</li>\n<li>Have a valid license and access to a car for work use.</li>\n</ul>\n· \nOur customers are the most important part of our business and as a member of the Housing Management team, it is vital that you display passion and commitment to lead and deliver an excellent service every time. This will be measured against the high standards and values that we set across the organisation and department\n \nIf you are interested in this role and have the experience required, then apply without delay!\n \nWe are a multi-site organisation, so some roles may require occasional travel between offices, but expenses will be covered. \n \n*ECU Allowance is paid in accordance with requirements of the relevant policy as updated from time to time.\n \nAt the foundation of everything that we do are our corporate values and associated behaviours. Our organisational behavioural framework outlines the core expectations of all employees, which should be demonstrated at all times when representing L&Q. \n \nMore information about L&Q’s values can be found on our website and a copy of our behavioural framework can be provided on request.\n \nOur commitments:\n \nAt L&Q, people are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. This is why we are committed to developing our people. It's only by investing in a well-trained and motivated workforce that we can continue to prosper and sustain business success.\n \nIn addition to our support and training, the successful candidate will have access to our full suite of benefits including 28 days holiday rising to 31 days with length of service, excellent Pension scheme, an employee assistance programme and non-contributory life assurance.\n \nFor the fifth year in a row, we have been recognised as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces for Women in the super large category. \n \nWe are recognised externally for our commitment to inclusion. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident (Committed) employer and have signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge to demonstrate our commitment to end mental health discrimination in the workplace.\n \nWe expect all of our employees to support our environmental policy and social responsibility work. We are an employer committed to environmental and social responsibility.\n \nL&Q is a regulated charitable housing association and one of the UK’s most successful independent social businesses. The L&Q Group houses around 250,000 people in more than 100,000 homes, primarily across London and the South East.\n \nAs a charitable organisation, our role goes beyond providing homes and housing services. We are a long-term partner in the neighbourhoods where we work. We hope to build aspiration, opportunity and confidence in our communities through our £250 million L&Q Foundation and our skills academy. \n \nOur vision is that everyone has a quality home they can afford, and we combine our social purpose with commercial drive to create homes and neighbourhoods everyone can be proud of.\n \n \n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£34,904 plus 28 days holiday, bank holidays and other company benefits including cash health plan, pension scheme, life assurance","publishDate":"2025-03-20T09:40:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-02T22:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/0055d93a-b34b-420c-afa3-722c9a8a7f1c.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"0106d258-c3d5-4e67-8ea9-36d41f851d25","title":"SEND Case Officer","employer":"London Borough of Havering","department":"","location":"Essex","locationType":3,"description":"SEND Case Officers GLPC G7 (£42,324 - £46,512pa) SEND Case Officer - Job Profile This is an exciting time to be joining Havering's Assessment & Placement Team, whose role within the wider SEND Service is to manage the statutory processes relating to Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). The team have grown significantly, with a varied range of new roles created which contribute to a strong sense of belonging within the team, support and development for all team members, and many opportunities for career progression. SEND Case Officers work closely with parents/carers, schools and settings, education, health and social care professionals, and occasionally children and young people. They play a vital role in promoting positive outcomes for children and young people with SEND, ensuring that their needs are clearly understood, that the right support is in place, and that their voices are heard. We are seeking applications from candidates with a passion for supporting vulnerable children and young people, who have knowledge of the education system, and who have strong written and oral communications skills and who are highly organised. Further information about the knowledge, experience and skills we are looking for can be found in the Job Profile, along with the key duties and responsibilities of SEND Case Officers. As well as the chance to support positive outcomes for children and young people with SEND, becoming a part of Havering's SEND and Alternative Provision Service will offer: <ul>\n<li>The chance to be part of a friendly, supportive team of more than twenty people, working closely with the rest of the 100-strong service</li> <li>An excellent induction package</li> <li>Dedicated business support</li> <li>Regular supervision</li> <li>Protected Continuing Professional Development time, including as part of Havering's '10 Days of Learning'</li> <li>An excellent balance between home/flexible working arrangements and time together as a team to create, collaborate and develop a sense of belonging</li> <li>Easily accessible workspaces</li> <li>Excellent transport links to inner and outer London including via the Elizabeth Line, as well as to Essex, Hertfordshire and surrounding areas</li> <li>High quality IT equipment and responsive IT support</li> </ul> The service has scope to make multiple appointments for the right candidates there is flexibility on start dates. An enhanced DBS check is required for this post. For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Head of SEND and Alternative Provision marcus.bennett@havering.gov.uk. The closing date for the receipt of applications is 6.4.25. Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770. Please view Job Profile here Additional Information We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering. The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. 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You’ll prepare legal notices and represent Reside in court when required, while also supporting victims and witnesses through the legal process. This role is critical in ensuring residents feel safe in their homes and neighbourhoods, delivering a professional, customer-focused service aligned with our policies.\nAbout You\nYou’ll have a deep understanding of ASB, community safety, and housing legislation, paired with hands-on experience managing cases and preparing for legal proceedings. Your ability to work empathetically with vulnerable groups, alongside strong collaboration and communication skills, will be key.Proficiency in IT and a full UK driving licence are also required. Mediation skills and experience of chairing multi-agency meetings are desirable.\nJob Purpose\nTo provide a customer focussed, proactive, comprehensive and high quality anti-social behaviour service to residents of Reside residents, taking the lead on tackling serious neighbour nuisance, anti-social behaviour and other serious breaches of the tenancy agreement.\nThe role combines elements of enforcement (around anti-social behaviour and other associated tenancy breaches) and community safety (keeping residents safe in their homes and neighbourhoods). To manage a caseload of ASB cases, including complex and high-risk incidents.\nUtilise all available tools and enforcement methods to resolve ASB cases swiftly and effectively, including collecting evidence to support enforcement actions being taken. Prepare legal notices, witness statements, and case documentation, representing Reside in court where necessary.\nWork proactively to deliver a customer-focused ASB service in line with our policies and procedures. To support victims and witnesses through the legal process, providing advice and guidance as appropriate. Attend multi-agency meetings and represent Reside in discussions with the local authority, police, and other key partners.\nCollaborate with internal teams such as Neighbourhoods and Income Management to ensure a collaborative and seamless approach to case handling and resolution as appropriate. To ensure the appropriate handling of detailed, sensitive and criminal information, taking all necessary precautions to ensure its accuracy, relevance and correct use.\nThe post holder will deliver high levels of satisfaction to Reside tenants for the services managed. Break the mould! Encourage unconventional thinking! Inspire inventive solutions and question traditional housing practices.\nKey Accountable Areas\n<ul>\n<li>Directly responsible for the delivery of high quality, efficient and compliant Anti-Social Behaviour Service for Reside, delivering the customer facing and operational case management aspects of the ASB service. This will require a ‘can do’ approach to service management to exceed expectations as the norm</li>\n<li>Investigate all reported cases of ASB in accordance with the Reside’s policies and procedures. Provide ongoing support and regular proactive feedback to customers, updating regularly on the progress of their case</li>\n<li>Give advice to people reporting / perpetrating serious anti-social behaviour issues with the aim of resolving issues as early as possible</li>\n<li>Provide excellent customer care to resident’s when dealing with complaints and allegations of anti-social behaviour</li>\n<li>Where appropriate provide a mediation service to local residents who are involved in a neighbour disputes and/or refer to other specialist organisations which provide this service</li>\n<li>Instruct on cases requiring legal action and work closely with the Reside’s litigation team and where required, counsel, to take prompt and effective legal action</li>\n<li>Carry out all actions as required as part of the litigation process. This includes gathering evidence and producing all relevant paperwork including writing witness</li>\n</ul>\nstatements, preparing documentation for court. Act as a professional witness, when required\n<ul>\n<li>Support witnesses at court and ensure they have been fully briefed</li>\n<li>Organise and carry out service-related evictions as required, in accordance with the council’s policies and procedures. Liaise with the relevant officers throughout the process and involve other partners where necessary</li>\n<li>Ensure that the services provided are delivered in accordance with Reside’s policies and procedures, legislation, regulation and reflect best practice and always deliver excellent customer service</li>\n<li>Work in partnership with Income Management and the wider Neighbourhood Team to ensure collaboration in management of tenancy breaches related to both service areas, ensuring a joined-up approach to maximise delivery of effective outcomes</li>\n<li>Maintain up to date knowledge of relevant legislation and case law in respect of tenancy enforcement, human rights, prevention of harassment and crime and community safety</li>\n<li>Represent the organisation in a professional manner at external forums such as MARAC meetings and case conferences as required</li>\n<li>Work in partnership with Police, Health, Social Services and other agencies to manage issues of care and risk to others. At all times ensure that relevant information is shared in accordance with Information Sharing Protocols and in compliance with the requirements of the Data Protection Act 2014 at all times</li>\n<li>Drives an increase in contact with tenants as we seek to develop effective relationships of high trust that enables tailored and bespoke service to be developed that facilitates a highly customer centric service delivery model</li>\n</ul>\nApplication Process\nTo apply, please upload your CV and a supporting statement to email <a href=\"mailto:bethanie.symes@lbbd.gov.uk\">bethanie.symes@lbbd.gov.uk</a>\nIt is crucial to include a supporting statement (no more than 2 sides of A4) addressing how your skills, knowledge, experience align with the post’s requirements outlined in the job description and person specification.\nSelection Process\nCVs and supporting statements will be shortlisted based on the skills, knowledge, experience criteria specified in the person specification of the job description.\nAdditional interview details will be provided to shortlisted candidates in due course.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£40,000 – £45,000 per annum","publishDate":"2025-03-19T15:31:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-31T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/f7bfaaaa-3f66-4da0-9d34-1d2364ce1615.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"9a5d8f8a-3775-4c3b-bbae-8ba52c7ed7fa","title":"Neighbourhood Officer","employer":"London Borough of Barking & Dagenham","department":"","location":"Barking & Dagenham","locationType":2,"description":"About the Role\nAs a Neighbourhood Officer, you’ll oversee a portfolio of around 550 properties, ensuring excellent tenancy, neighbourhood, and estate management services. You’ll handle tenancy issues, lead neighbourhood inspections, and act as the first point of contact for residents, addressing their housing concerns and encouraging active engagement. From ensuring compliance with tenancy terms to collaborating on estate improvements, your role is central to creating vibrant, safe communities.\nAbout You\nYou’ll bring housing management experience, a strong understanding of housing legislation, and a proven ability to manage diverse cases, including ASB and tenancy fraud. Your excellent communication skills and commitment to customer service will enable you to build positive relationships with residents and partners. A proactive approach, IT proficiency, and a full UK driving licence are essential for this role.\nJob Purpose\nTo provide a customer focussed, proactive, comprehensive and high-quality Tenancy, Neighbourhood and Estate Management service to Reside residents across our social housing portfolio, managing a patch of approx. 550 properties. You will act as a champion for your patch and wider locality, acting as the first point of contact for all housing, tenancy and estate management queries from tenants on your patch.\nThe role combines elements of enforcement (around anti-social behaviour, tenancy fraud and other tenancy breaches), community safety (keeping residents safe in their homes and neighbourhoods), housing management and community engagement (general management of tenancies, working with residents to identify priorities for change, listening to feedback and acting on it and supporting them to become actively engaged).\nEnsure the tenants comply with the terms of tenancy in respect of housing and tenancy management and take appropriate action to address any breaches. Work with tenants and other community groups to enhance the longer-term development of the neighbourhood, working with other Reside teams and services to develop a collaborative approach to managing mixed tenure neighbourhoods.\nDeliver new tenant introductory visits to ensure effective on-boarding about how to manage a tenancy, setting expectations and developing effecting relationships with tenants to aid positive tenancy sustainment and engagement.\nLead on delivering a programme of neighbourhood, estate and patch/property inspections to ensure they are well maintained and managed, present a safe and secure environment for tenants and visitors. To develop and maintain partnerships with key agencies and stakeholders, including the council, support agencies, CAB and any other relevant agencies.\nThe post holder will deliver high levels of satisfaction to Reside tenants for the services managed.\nKey Accountable Areas\n<ul>\n<li>To support and deliver a comprehensive high quality, efficient and compliant tenancy, housing and estate management service for Reside’s housing stock. This will require a ‘can do’ approach to service management to exceed expectations as the norm</li>\n<li>Ensure that the services provided are delivered in accordance with Reside’s policies and procedures, legislation, regulation and reflect best practice and always deliver excellent customer service</li>\n<li>Achieve a timely turnaround of empty properties within key KPI targets and to ensure that all properties are re-let promptly and that all sign ups and post tenancy contact are completed to achieve customer satisfaction targets</li>\n<li>Proactively manage large scale handovers of new developments across the housing portfolio to ensure prompt allocation and letting of all new homes with a first class onboarding experience delivered for the tenants</li>\n<li>Investigate cases of tenancy fraud, including sub-letting and non-occupation and take appropriate action to recover properties where necessary working closely with colleagues, i.e. our in-house legal team and our fraud team, to ensure homes are recovered and where appropriate ensure a successful prosecution can be achieved</li>\n<li>Where appropriate, co-ordinate the management of complex mixed tenure housing management cases/disputes working collaboratively with colleagues to provide effective resolution and tenancy sustainment</li>\n<li>Work in partnership with Asset Team taking an active role in obtaining access for compliance servicing within the required timescales, including litigation to gain access as required</li>\n<li>Work in partnership with Income Management to ensure collaboration in management of tenancy breaches related to both service areas, ensuring a joined-up approach to maximise delivery of effective outcomes</li>\n<li>Carry out all actions as part of the litigation process associated with the remit of the role. This includes gathering evidence and producing all relevant paperwork including writing witness statements and preparing documentation for court (as required)</li>\n<li>Establish and maintain effective relationships with partners and stakeholders to ensure delivery of effective services to tenants</li>\n<li>Drives an increase in contact with tenants as we seek to develop effective relationships of high trust that enables tailored and bespoke service to be developed that facilitates a highly customer centric service delivery model</li>\n</ul>\nApplication Process\nTo apply, please upload your CV and a supporting statement to email <a href=\"mailto:Bethanie.symes@lbbd.gov.uk\">Bethanie.symes@lbbd.gov.uk</a>\nIt is crucial to include a supporting statement (no more than 2 sides of A4) addressing how your skills, knowledge, experience align with the post’s requirements outlined in the job description and person specification.\nSelection Process\nCVs and supporting statements will be shortlisted based on the skills, knowledge, experience criteria specified in the person specification of the job description.\nAdditional interview details will be provided to shortlisted candidates in due course.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£40,000 – £45,000 per annum","publishDate":"2025-03-19T15:23:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-31T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/fc98baf9-beda-4305-a274-65607a328740.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"643f1fd2-7196-4b9b-89a0-799d56fd9ddf","title":"Allocations Officer","employer":"London Borough of Barking & Dagenham","department":"","location":"Barking & Dagenham","locationType":2,"description":"About the Role\nJoin us as an Allocations Officer and play a key role in delivering a proactive and high-quality allocations and lettings service to our tenants. You’ll act as the first point of contact for prospective tenants, ensuring a seamless and supportive onboarding experience. From managing applications to signing up new tenants, you’ll set clear expectations for tenancy management, promote engagement, and champion a customer-focused approach. Working closely with internal teams and external partners, you’ll help ensure our homes are let efficiently, minimising void periods and rent loss, while maintaining compliance with policies and legislation.\nAbout You\nYou’ll bring experience in housing allocations, tenancy management, or lettings within a mixed-tenure environment. Your knowledge of housing-related legislation and compliance, coupled with your ability to work with vulnerable tenants, will support sustainable tenancies and cohesive communities. Strong communication, organisational, and IT skills are essential, along with a collaborative approach to working with internal and external partners. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are required for this role.\nJob Purpose\nTo provide a customer focussed, proactive, comprehensive and high-quality allocations and lettings service to Reside tenants across a mixed tenure portfolio including social rent and discounted market rented tenures.\nYou will act as a champion for work stream, acting as the first point of contact for all lettings related queries from prospective tenants. You will provide an effective and positive onboarding experience during the application and sign-up process.\nYou will ensure that from the outset, tenants are clear on how to manage a tenancy, setting expectations and developing effective engagement. Work closely with colleagues and partner organisations to ensure our homes are let appropriately and empty home periods and rent loss are kept to a minimum.\nTo develop and maintain partnerships with key agencies and stakeholders, including the council, lettings agents, support agencies, CAB and any other relevant agencies. The post holder will deliver high levels of satisfaction to Reside tenants for the services managed.\nKey Accountable Areas\n<ul>\n<li>To deliver a high quality, efficient and compliant allocations and lettings service, managing all aspects of the voids and allocations process from the point of notification of end of tenancy through to sign up of new tenants. This will require a ‘can do’ approach to service management to exceed expectations as the norm</li>\n<li>Deliver a positive onboarding experience via the most suitable platform for our tenants, to ensure they receive appropriate advice, support and information to move into the home, sustain their tenancy and understand their responsibilities as a tenant and our responsibilities as a landlord</li>\n<li>To advertise vacant properties effectively via CBL systems or partner letting agents, creating effective marketing material to positively advertise our homes</li>\n<li>Achieve a timely turnaround of empty properties within key KPI targets and to ensure that all properties are let / re-let promptly</li>\n<li>Proactively manage large scale handovers of new developments to ensure prompt allocation and letting of all new homes</li>\n<li>Deliver compliant allocations and letting processes, preventing tenancy fraud</li>\n<li>Ensure the effective management of the allocated caseload of work, raising concerns and blockages with line manager as appropriate</li>\n<li>Work in partnership with the Neighbourhood Officers and Income Team to ensure a collaborative approach in the allocation process aimed at improving tenancy sustainment</li>\n<li>Work with the Income Team, ensuring we adopt a ‘Rent First’ approach, ensuring tenants are making advance rent payment with a full understanding of their affordability with any risks identified</li>\n<li>Identify and work with line manager to develop and update policies and procedures as the service develops / is required</li>\n<li>Work collaboratively with partner agencies, colleagues, other teams and stakeholders to ensure a high-quality seamless service delivery to all customers moving into new homes</li>\n<li>Be alert to and escalate appropriately suspected tenancy fraud, including sub-letting and non-occupation and, working closely with other specialist teams, take appropriate action to enable recover of properties where necessary</li>\n<li>Ensure that the services provided are delivered in accordance with Reside’s policies and procedures, legislation, regulation and reflect best practice and always deliver excellent customer service</li>\n<li>Take every reasonable measure to ensure personal health, safety and wellbeing including complying with our lone working policy</li>\n<li>Ensure appropriate and professional conduct at all times, and in accordance with the Reside’s standards</li>\n<li>Drives an increase in contact with tenants as we seek to develop effective relationships of high trust that enables tailored and bespoke service to be developed that facilitates a highly customer centric service delivery model</li>\n</ul>\nApplication Process\nTo apply, please upload your CV and a supporting statement to email <a href=\"mailto:bethanie.symes@lbbd.gov.uk\">bethanie.symes@lbbd.gov.uk</a>\nIt is crucial to include a supporting statement (no more than 2 sides of A4) addressing how your skills, knowledge, experience align with the post’s requirements outlined in the job description and person specification.\nSelection Process\nCVs and supporting statements will be shortlisted based on the skills, knowledge, experience criteria specified in the person specification of the job description.\nAdditional interview details will be provided to shortlisted candidates in due course.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£40,000 – £45,000 per annum","publishDate":"2025-03-19T15:03:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-31T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/294d8611-3f89-4c12-8c3a-5a6003a66d1a.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"4a227c68-a9ae-42c5-9b4d-80a54fd1b9d7","title":"Public Health Consultant - Assistant Director MAT COVER","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"JOB DESCRIPTION Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest Salary: AD £91,871.19 - £103,848.40 Contract Type: Full-time/Part-time, Temporary Working hours per week: 36 Application Deadline: 14th April 2025 Proposed Interview Date(s): 25th April (TBC) DBS: Standard Reference:1676 About Us: Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London's Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. The Public Health team sits within the Stronger Communities Directorate of the council, a directorate focused on prevention and addressing inequalities. Led by the Director of Public Health for Waltham Forest, the team consists of approximately 30 officers, in a variety of roles, including a minimum of 3.0 WTE establishment public health consultant roles in addition to the DPH. The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk so we can arrange an alternative application method. About the role: Waltham Forest Council is looking to appoint two Consultants in Public Health/Public Health Medicine on a locum basis for one year, both covering a separate period of parental leave. The first role would be primarily to lead on child and maternal health; the second would health on healthcare public health, health protection and health intelligence. These opportunities are available for applicants that wish to work either part or full time (0.6 to 1 WTE), covering roles that are normally 0.7 WTE and 0.9 WTE respectively. The successful candidates will be technically able, excellent at partnership working, and be committed to tackling health inequalities and to leading a successful programme of public health responsibility within Local Government, including commissioning of services. Salary will be £91,871 to £103,848 per annum pro rata (Assistant Director scale). Waltham Forest Public Health team is committed to building a more inclusive and equitable health system, and we are excited to offer the opportunity for two Public Health Consultants to join our passionate and diverse Public Health team, each to cover a one year period of parental leave. <a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/govRoleProfiles/Role_Profile_Consultant_Public_HealthAD_1676.pdf\">>> Click here to download the Role Profile << </a> Key Responsibilities: Child and Maternal Health The first role will focus on Child and Maternal Health. You will lead a team of around 5-6 WTE public health officers, with direct line management responsibility for 4 public health strategists and senior strategists. You will have a key role in commissioning and managing a range of public health services, including our Healthy Child Programme 0-19 service (incorporating Health Visiting and School Nursing). The focus will be on creating accessible, inclusive services that address the needs of Waltham Forest's diverse and vibrant communities. In addition, you will play a key role in supporting other council departments, including Early Help (particularly in relation to Family Hubs), Education (including SEND), and Children's Social Care, in achieving positive health outcomes and preventing future need. You will also play a leadership role in taking forward our local BCYP (Babies, Children and Young People) strategy, underneath our Health and Care Partnership Board. Healthcare Public Health, Health Protection and Health Intelligence The second role will focus on Healthcare Public Health, Health Protection and Health Intelligence You will lead a team of 5 WTE public health officers, with direct line management responsibility for at least 3 public health strategists and analysts. You will have a key role in meeting the council's statutory duty to provide support to the wider health and care system, particularly supporting the work of the Health and Care partnership board; especially with the provision of health intelligence. The focus will be on facilitating a population health approach, where the commissioning of services is informed by current and future need and inequality of outcomes. In addition, you will play a key leadership role in ensuring the local system provides a robust health protection offer, particularly with regard to improving vaccination and screening rates. Both roles will also include partnership working with other boroughs, statutory partners, healthcare providers and our communities to reduce health inequalities and improve outcomes for everyone, particularly those from underserved and historically marginalized communities. You may request to be considered for either or both of the roles. Qualifications and Requirements: The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a proven track record in managing complex public health initiatives, and a commitment to working collaboratively with the team and wider partners to improve outcomes and tackle inequities. We are looking for someone who will thrive in a senior post, forming part of our senior management team, and contributing to the strategic leadership of both the portfolio and our wider public health team. You should have: <ul> <li>Qualification as a public health consultant (or be within 6 months of expected achievement of this status)</li> <li>A strong commitment to diversity, inclusivity and health equity.</li> <li>Experience supporting colleagues in a team environment, with a focus on developing an inclusive team culture and ensuring that all voices are heard and valued.</li> <li>Strong communication skills - you will need the ability to engage with diverse communities, challenge inequalities, and advocate for improvement and systemic change within and outside the Council.</li> <li>Resilience & Adaptability - an ability to work in a fast-paced and evolving environment while maintaining a focus on equity and inclusion.</li> </ul> For the first role, experience with the child and maternal health portfolio, and with public health commissioning, would both be desirable. For the second role, experience with health intelligence, and in working with NHS commissioners and providers, would both be desirable. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from those who identify as Black, Asian, or from Global Majority communities. We also welcome applications from people of all genders, sexual orientations, and disabilities, and welcome applications from those who would like to work less than full time (as per the current post holder). Why Join Us? Waltham Forest is a vibrant and diverse borough, with a population that reflects a rich mix of cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. As a Council, we are deeply committed to reducing health inequalities and providing services that meet the needs of everyone. We are a team that thrives on collaboration, respect for diversity, and the shared goal of improving health and wellbeing for all residents, and tackling inequities. In this role, you will help shape the future of public health in a borough that values inclusivity. We have a strong focus on professional development, CPD, learning and support within the team. The current expectation is that team members are present one day a week in person in the office (Wednesday), and the remainder of the time, flexible working applies. Terms and conditions: The below terms and conditions apply to this role: Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; Satisfactory declaration of interest; This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults; Satisfactory DBS check; Standard Continued professional body registration; UK Public Health Register This post is politically restricted therefore the post holder is disqualified from undertaking certain political activities under the Local Government Officers (Political Restrictions) Regulations 1990. As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Equal Opportunity Employer: Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. Contact Information: If you would like to discuss this role informally, please contact Joe McDonnell, Director of Public Health, <a href=\"mailto:joe.mcdonnell@walthamforest.gov.uk\">joe.mcdonnell@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> to arrange a conversation. Alternatively, you can also discuss with the current post holders, Nicola Ellis (Child & Maternal Health - <a href=\"mailto:Nicola.ellis@walthamforest.gov.uk\">Nicola.ellis@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>) & Laura Stoll (Healthcare etc - <a href=\"mailto:Laura.Stoll@walthamforest.gov.uk\">Laura.Stoll@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>) . We encourage candidates to reach out if they have questions or would like to understand more about the role, the team, or our organisation. If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. Click here for further information on the <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"AD £91,871.19 - £103,848.40","publishDate":"2025-03-19T12:50:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-14T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/9c371a75-30ff-4dc9-843a-fd007241424d.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"902163c6-bee2-4c13-9ca2-d6841236235a","title":"Social Worker (Safeguarding)","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"JOB DESCRIPTION Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest Job Title: Social Worker - Safeguarding Salary: PO1 - PO4 £39,855 - £50,574 Retention Bonus: Up to £3000 (terms & conditions apply) Contract Type: Permanent Number of Posts: 5 Working hours per week: Full Time Application Deadline: 07/04/2025 Proposed Interview Dates: TBC Reference:1686 About Us: Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a welcoming and exciting place to work. We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have tight-knit and diverse communities. Our work is always resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded: we're a borough focused on meeting and exceeding the needs of our existing and future residents. London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London's Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace wellbeing, skills, progression and diversity. The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> so we can arrange an alternative application method. Click here for further information on the <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>. About the Social Worker - Safeguarding role: We're seeking dedicated, qualified and experienced Social Workers to join our Safeguarding teams. We are a supportive, focused, and inspirational service. Our shared purpose is to nurture independence and freedom of choice in our children, young people, and families, helping them to achieve the best possible outcomes. All our staff work together to build and maintain a centre of excellence and best practice. In return for your hard work, we will give you the time and active support you need to make a difference. Promoting creativity is at the heart of our agenda to develop social work; you will be encouraged to share ideas, bring about positive change, and strive to continuously improve outcomes for our vulnerable children and young people. <a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/Role%20Profile%20-%20CSC%20Social%20Worker.pdf\">>> Click here to download the Role Profile << </a> Key Responsibilities:<ul> <li>Conduct assessments of children and young people's circumstances and issues to determine intervention / referral to the appropriate service.</li> <li>Plan and implement interventions and actions for allocated cases. Monitor and review cases. Assess in more complex cases, with guidance.</li> <li>Provide professional advice and guidance to colleagues and partner agencies supporting children and young people.</li> <li>Liaise internally and externally and work with colleagues from other agencies to ensure children, young people and carers are supported.</li> <li>Carry out all duties with an awareness and understanding of the safeguarding requirements within area of responsibility.</li> <li>Provide advice and support to children and young people to assist in completing financial assessments.</li> <li>Proactively develop professional knowledge, skills and behaviours.</li> <li>Act in accordance with all policies and procedures which apply to the job and understand the reasons for this.</li> </ul>Qualifications and Requirements:<ul> <li>Proven social work experience/placement in children and families setting/minimum of one year's post-qualifying experience</li> <li>Demonstrable knowledge and experience of issues relating to children in need, child protection and looked-after children, including relevant legislation, guidance and procedures</li> <li>Experience of service delivery which is culturally sensitive and responsive to the needs of a multi-cultural community</li> <li>Able to prioritise and effectively work under pressure</li> <li>Managing a quality service by ensuring key performance indicators relating to service areas are met</li> <li>Ability to work well within a team and maintain clear and regular reporting lines to line manager and senior team members</li> <li>Display agile behaviours and understand change at any given moment and respond to it effectively</li> <li>Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, and to follow through on required actions</li> <li>Commitment to the participation of children, young people and their families both at an individual and service level</li> <li>In rare emergency situations, the ability to work flexible or unsocial hours at short notice</li> </ul>Desirable <ul> <li>Have an understanding of the Children Acts 1989 and 2004 and other relevant legislation, procedures and guidance relating to children and families</li> <li>Awareness of current issues in childcare policy and practice</li> <li>Commitment to the Council's Equal Opportunities Policy and acceptance of responsibility for its practical application.</li> <li>To understand and comply with the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.</li> </ul>How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. Terms and conditions: The below terms and conditions apply to this role: <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2023-03/Pay%20Policy%20statement%202023-24.pdf\">Retention Bonus</a> Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks Satisfactory declaration of interest This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults Satisfactory DBS check; Enhanced Continued professional body registration As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. Equal Opportunity Employer: Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its four equality objectives: promoting equality of opportunity; opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage; ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels; providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent services to all. Respecting diversity is a core Council value. To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the Council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The Council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/social-work-waltham-forest\">Social Work in Waltham Forest | London Borough of Waltham Forest</a> Contact Information: If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Sian Stevens, our Head of Service - Safeguarding Families & Homes at <a href=\"mailto:sian.stevens@walthamforest.gov.uk\">sian.stevens@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"PO1 - PO4 £39,855 - £50,574","publishDate":"2025-03-18T16:29:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-07T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/9b97a084-ad08-4c04-ae61-d2082ecfeab9.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"9bdd563d-df6c-4e48-9ea4-d31f536f7f42","title":"Social Worker (Assessment)","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"JOB DESCRIPTION Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest Job Title: Social Worker (Assessment) Salary: PO1 - PO4 £39,855 - £42,324 Retention Bonus: Up to £3000 (terms & conditions apply) Contract Type: Permanent Number of Posts: 5 Working hours per week: Full Time Application Deadline: 07/04/2025 Proposed Interview Dates: TBC Reference:1500 About Us: Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a welcoming and exciting place to work. We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have tight-knit and diverse communities. Our work is always resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded: we're a borough focused on meeting and exceeding the needs of our existing and future residents. London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London's Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace wellbeing, skills, progression and diversity. Have you had a look at our full range of benefits we have to offer if you were to join us? <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/staff-benefits\">HERE</a> The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> so we can arrange an alternative application method. Click here for further information on the <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>. About the Social Worker (Assessment) role: We're seeking dedicated, qualified and experienced Social Workers to join our Assessment teams. We are a supportive, focused, and inspirational service. Our shared purpose is to nurture independence and freedom of choice in our children, young people, and families, helping them to achieve the best possible outcomes. All our staff work together to build and maintain a centre of excellence and best practice. In return for your hard work, we will give you the time and active support you need to make a difference. Promoting creativity is at the heart of our agenda to develop social work; you will be encouraged to share ideas, bring about positive change, and strive to continuously improve outcomes for our vulnerable children and young people. <a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/Role%20Profile%20-%20CSC%20Social%20Worker.pdf\">>> Click here to download the Role Profile << </a> Key Responsibilities:<ul> <li>Conduct assessments of children and young people's circumstances and issues to determine intervention / referral to the appropriate service.</li> <li>Plan and implement interventions and actions for allocated cases. Monitor and review cases. Assess in more complex cases, with guidance.</li> <li>Provide professional advice and guidance to colleagues and partner agencies supporting children and young people.</li> <li>Liaise internally and externally and work with colleagues from other agencies to ensure children, young people and carers are supported.</li> <li>Carry out all duties with an awareness and understanding of the safeguarding requirements within area of responsibility.</li> <li>Provide advice and support to children and young people to assist in completing financial assessments.</li> <li>Proactively develop professional knowledge, skills and behaviours.</li> <li>Act in accordance with all policies and procedures which apply to the job and understand the reasons for this.</li> </ul>Qualifications and Requirements:<ul> <li>Proven social work experience/placement in children and families setting/minimum of one year's post-qualifying experience.</li> <li>Demonstrable knowledge and experience of issues relating to children in need, child protection and looked-after children, including relevant legislation, guidance and procedures.</li> <li>Experience of service delivery which is culturally sensitive and responsive to the needs of a multi-cultural community.</li> <li>Able to prioritise and effectively work under pressure.</li> <li>Managing a quality service by ensuring key performance indicators relating to service areas are met.</li> <li>Ability to work well within a team and maintain clear and regular reporting lines to line manager and senior team members.</li> <li>Display agile behaviours and understand change at any given moment and respond to it effectively.</li> <li>Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, and to follow through on required actions.</li> <li>Commitment to the participation of children, young people and their families both at an individual and service level.</li> <li>In rare emergency situations, the ability to work flexible or unsocial hours at short notice.</li> </ul>Desirable <ul> <li>Have an understanding of the Children Acts 1989 and 2004 and other relevant legislation, procedures and guidance relating to children and families.</li> <li>Awareness of current issues in childcare policy and practice.</li> <li>Commitment to the Council's Equal Opportunities Policy and acceptance of responsibility for its practical application.</li> <li>To understand and comply with the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.</li> </ul>How to Apply: This role requires CV submission only. Please submit your up-to-date CV by the application deadline. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next steps in the selection process. Terms and conditions: The below terms and conditions apply to this role:<ul> <li><a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2023-03/Pay%20Policy%20statement%202023-24.pdf\">Retention Bonus</a></li> <li>Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks </li> <li>Satisfactory declaration of interest </li> <li>This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults</li> <li>Satisfactory DBS check; Enhanced</li> <li>Continued professional body registration</li> <li>As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. </li> </ul>Equal Opportunity Employer: To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the Council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The Council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. Contact Information: If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Rongful Begum, our Head of Service - Assessment (Children Services at <a href=\"mailto:rongful.begum@walthamforest.gov.uk\">rongful.begum@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"PO1 - PO4 £39,855 - £42,324","publishDate":"2025-03-18T15:18:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-07T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/aa003c47-755f-4ba7-850d-d2913ed9444a.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"0eb5b912-c351-4333-b686-2f6471b83906","title":"Domestic Abuse Act Support Officer","employer":"Brent Council","department":"","location":"Brent Civic Centre, Engineers Way, Wembley, Middlesex","locationType":2,"description":"An exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and innovative Community Safety Team. \n<div>Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>The Post </div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>This is an exciting opportunity to join the Community Safety team in Brent Council, that is part of the Safer Brent Partnership. The team works towards reducing violent crime, protecting vulnerable residents, responding to major incidents that affect our community, tackling domestic abuse and preventing violence against women and girls. In this role you will be working with partners across a range of statutory and non-statutory agencies to ensure that Brent is compliant with all aspects of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021. With support from within the team you will be raising awareness and understanding about the devastating impacts of domestic abuse and embedding local changes as a result of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021. </div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>The Person </div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>We are looking for a professional individual who has great attention to detail alongside the ability to work in collaboration with partners and agencies. The successful candidate will have an in depth knowledge of domestic abuse and violence against women and girls (VAWG). The ideal candidate will also possess good communication and negotiation skills and will work flexibly, both individually and as part of the team. No two days are the same in this job, and if you are someone who relishes a challenge, and can demonstrate initiative, then this job could be for you.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div> </div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£38,934 - £40,755 p.a. inc. 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Please note within Hospital Teams, we offer a 7 day a week service and currently operate a one weekend in 8 rota across the hospital team About the role As a Senior Social Worker you will be responsible for overseeing and supporting the delivery of social services to communities or specific areas. Responsibilities:<ul>\n<li>Coordinating different social workers and support services</li>\n<li>Managing schedules and handling issues or concerns within the community</li>\n<li>Providing emotional support and guidance to individuals and families</li>\n<li>Assessing and reviewing the situations of individuals and families</li>\n<li>Organising and managing packages of support to enable people to lead fuller lives</li>\n<li>Making referrals to other agencies and participating in multidisciplinary teams</li>\n<li>Maintaining accurate records and preparing reports for legal action</li>\n</ul> About you You will be a SWE registered Social Worker, at least 2 years post qualified, who has successfully completed an ASYE program working to the Social Work England professional standards. You will undertake The Care Act assessments for eligible current and historical cases, using our Connected Lives strategy to review and manage packages of care. You will also actively undertake a specialist role, e.g. AMHP, Best Interest Assessor or Practice Educator, have a place secured on a course, or commit to undertaking this as soon as appointed. The role of a Senior Social Worker is crucial in the discharge to assess model, which aims to improve outcomes for people by reducing the length of hospital stays and promoting independence at home. If this opportunity resonates with you, feel free to reach out. We're eager to connect and learn more about your interest. This job role is within the Health and Social Care job family, level 11 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Health and social care To hear more about this opportunity please contact Sheryl.Jeram@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role. Interview Date: Please note interviews will be arranged as and when applications are received. Benefits of working for us We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. How to apply As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. Secondment The Austism position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the Secondment Form as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only. Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Driving required You'll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations. English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). 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Whilst you will have a base, each team has a geographic area they cover which will require regular access to a vehicle in order to travel to meetings Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services About the service At Hertfordshire County Council, we believe that the children and young people in our care deserve the best. And that means ensuring the social workers who work alongside them are trained, supported, and highly motivated. As an innovative authority, we are committed to developing motivational social work practice and you will be trained to work in this way. You will be working at the forefront of best practice to deliver first class support to vulnerable children and families which will expose you to managing complex and diverse caseloads. By changing our approach to families, they are changing their approach to us and we are managing to keep far more children at home safely with their families. With dedicated Diversity & Inclusion strategy and focus groups, we promote diversity and inclusion across the delivery of services and within our workforce. We will offer a stimulating working environment, regular supervision meetings and training opportunities to help you to reach your full potential with the assistance and guidance of our specialist L&D teams. The pandemic has brought about changes in the way we work and having learnt from this and from feedback from our staff and communities, we are embedding important principles around 'Our Way Forward'. The overarching vision for Children's Services is that we work in a 'flexible and balanced' way with a focus on 'continuous improvement'; this is underpinned by a 'mix and blend' approach by adopting hybrid ways of working, balancing the need for collaborative workspaces with the right technology for staff to work from home and touchdown areas where this is right for you and for our families. About the teams Each Team is made up of; a Team Manager, Consultant Social Worker(s), Senior Practitioners, Social Workers, Children's Practitioners and Family Practitioners. We are looking for experienced Social Workers to join one of the following teams:<ul>\n<li>Family Safeguarding</li>\n<li>0-25 Disability Service (Childrens) - full time and part time (18.5 hours)</li>\n<li>Specialist Adolescent Services Hertfordshire (SASH) </li>\n<li>Children Looked After</li>\n<li>Separated Migrant Children</li>\n<li>Assessment</li>\n<li>Transforming Care (1 year FTC)</li>\n</ul> About you It is essential that all Social Workers who apply have the following:<ul>\n<li>Qualified and Social Work England Registered</li>\n<li>At least 1 years post ASYE experience</li>\n<li>Strong written and verbal communication skills</li>\n<li>Knowledge of legislation, guidance, policy, and procedures</li>\n<li>Proficient in the use of Microsoft IT package</li>\n<li>Full UK Driving Licence</li>\n<li>Regular Access to a vehicle</li>\n</ul>In addition to the above, below outlines team specific essential criteria: Family Safeguarding:<ul>\n<li>Experience of care planning, assessments and reviews.</li>\n<li>Deliver welfare reports to conferences and court hearings</li>\n</ul>0-25 Disability Service<ul>\n<li>Ability to complete robust assessments & to assess risk</li>\n<li>Ability to work in a relationship-based way</li>\n</ul>CLA:<ul>\n<li>Experience of care planning, assessments and reviews.</li>\n<li>Track record of working alongside challenging families</li>\n</ul>SASH:<ul>\n<li>Experience of partnership working</li>\n<li>Experience of report writing</li>\n<li>An understanding of child development</li>\n</ul>Separated Migrant Children:<ul>\n<li>Ability to complete robust assessments & to assess risk.</li>\n<li>Knowledge/experience of working with Separated Migrant Children and of relevant legislation, guidance, policy and procedure specific to Separated Migrant Children.</li>\n<li>Knowledge/experience of working with children and young people subject to or at risk of exploitation including modern day slavery and trafficking.</li>\n</ul>Assessment:<ul>\n<li>Experience of conducting assessments and reviews.</li>\n<li>Presenting care plans to conferences</li>\n</ul>Transforming Care:<ul>\n<li>Good working knowledge of autism, Transforming Care and personalisation</li>\n<li>Experience and understanding of BASW capability framework </li>\n<li>Strong assessment skills and Care Act knowledge</li>\n</ul> This job role is within the Health and Social Care, level 10 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Health and social care To read more about our service and opportunities available visit our Childrens Social Work page Recruitment timeline: We review all applications on a regular basis with interviews arranged on an ad hoc basis - please check your emails for updates. Benefits of working for us Additional Benefits for Social Work roles include:<ul>\n<li>Monthly Market Enhanced Payment</li>\n<li>One off £1k Welcome Payment* (terms & conditions apply)</li>\n<li>Lease Car Scheme</li>\n<li>Up to £6k relocation expenses (terms & conditions apply)</li>\n<li>Hybrid working model</li>\n<li>5 Days additional annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>SWE Registration Fee paid</li>\n</ul> How to apply As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Driving required You'll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations. English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). 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We don’t wait to be told, we take the initiative. We face the future head-on, embracing new challenges with open minds and fresh ideas. There’s lots of opportunities to progress here, and if you seize them we’ll support you all the way. Choose Havering and see the difference you’ll make to the people that live, work and learn here. From caring for those who need it most, to ensuring our highways and streets are safe, providing a roof over the heads of our residents, providing excellent customer service or, enhancing our digital services for staff and residents, there are so many ways you can make a positive influence here. And, whether you’re outdoorsy, people-focused or analytical, we have a role that’s right for you. Please view Job Profile here For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Jodie.Campbell@havering.gov.uk The closing date for the receipt of applications is 23rd March 2025 however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early. You will be notified if your application has been successful. Interview date to be confirmed . Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770 Additional Information We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering. The London Borough of Havering 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. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. 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We’re home to the most important conversations happening today and we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all.\nAbout the team \nCamden Accessible Travel Solutions (CATS) is the Council’s in-house transport service. It is based within York Way Depot, in King’s Cross, London and sits within the Environment and Sustainability Directorate under Supporting Communities. The service is responsible for a wide range of transport related services including the provision of accessible buses for children and adults, taxi bookings, fleet maintenance, an MOT service, driver training, fuel provision and manages a range of concessionary travel schemes\nWhat You’ll Be Doing / How You’ll Be Involved\nThe Camden Accessible Travel Solutions Team and Transport Strategy Team are seeking two Senior Policy and Projects Officer to support strategy, policy, improvement, and transformation in key areas of work across Supporting Communities.\nThe projects that you will be managing range which include decarbonisation of fleet vehicles, procurement, service reviews and digitisation. This is an exciting role, where two days are never the same. You will lead and support on work with high levels of complexity and feel confident using data and insight to inform decision making. You will be someone who is committed and passionate about the making the Camden 2025 values a reality to enable everyone to have the chance to succeed.\nThis post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Enhanced DBS. Please note Camden also offers the DBS update service.\nTo view the Job Profile, please click <a href=\"http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/10878340/file/document?inline\">HERE</a> or copy and paste the below URL into your Microsoft Edge browser (please note the attached will not open in other browsers): <a href=\"http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/10878340/file/document?inline\">http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/10878340/file/document?inline</a>\nAll About You\nTo find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories'.\nTo be considered for one of these exciting opportunities the successful candidates will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to analyse data to present complex information and recommendations in a clear manner to a range of audiences. Engaging communications and report-writing are key aspects of the role.\nYou will have previous experience of/interest in working in local government, and of leading strategies and change projects/programmes.\nAdditionally, you will have experience of one or more of the following areas:\n<ul>\n<li>Strategic planning, development, implementation, and monitoring</li>\n<li>Change management and consultation skills</li>\n<li>Engagement and producing high level reports</li>\n<li>Data, research, analysis & performance management</li>\n</ul>\nWhat We Offer\nAt Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits including:\n<ul>\n<li>27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 31 days after 5 years</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Flexible working opportunities</li>\n<li>Interest free loans</li>\n<li>Access to our incredible staff networks</li>\n<li>Career development and training</li>\n<li>Wellbeing support and activities</li>\n</ul>\nVisit '<a class=\"c-link\" href=\"http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits\">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits</a>' for more details. \nInclusion and Diversity \nWe want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do.\nTo discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit <a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity\">https://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity</a>\nAnonymised Application – in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias\nClosing Date: Tuesday 8th April 2025 at 23:59\nInterview: Monday 28th – Wednesday 30th April 2025 \nTo apply, please click “Apply Now”.","shortDescription":"Camden CATS seeks two Senior Policy and Projects Officers for strategy, policy, improvement, and transformative projects in transport services.","salaryDescription":"£48,969","publishDate":"2025-03-12T14:12:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-04-08T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/5e961495-3ac2-4d39-b3d3-5960d68f4a70.PNG","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":true},{"id":"ada60101-5fe7-4daa-967f-1c25b87f1b7e","title":"Waking Night Residential ARC Worker","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Hertfordshire","locationType":3,"description":"Job Title: Waking Night Residential ARC Worker Starting Salary: £30,559 progressing to £33,366 per annum plus 6% market enhancement* Hours: 37 Location: Hertfordshire (This is a floating role therefore you will be required to travel / work in the following locations: Stevenage, Baldock, Hertford, Welwyn Garden City and Watford) Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services About the team Hertfordshire County Council believes in keeping young people close, to enable them to maintain their identity, and to maintain links with the community to which they belong, this in turn allows us to support these young people, their families, and friends. This waking night role will be based across 6 of Hertfordshire residential children's homes according to the needs of the home at that time. The post holder will work as part of each homes dedicated, well established and friendly residential team ensuring consistency and promoting safety for children over the night time periods. About the role This role will require you to support children at night across a variety of homes. This support is different in all of the homes and will include some personal care. You will also support the children with overnight tasks which may include:<ul>\n<li>Supporting children to talk</li>\n<li>Completing observations</li>\n<li>Supporting children at the hospital</li>\n<li>Supporting with personal Care</li>\n<li>Monitoring sleep patterns</li>\n<li>Welcoming a child home</li>\n<li>De-escalating conflict</li>\n<li>Celebrating success.</li>\n</ul>The role also includes a variety of record keeping and supporting the team to keep the home clean and homely. About you Essential:<ul>\n<li>Passion for working with children.</li>\n<li>Ability to learn and implement training.</li>\n<li>Flexible and innovative to meet challenges.</li>\n<li>Post is for waking nights however postholder will need to be available for training during the day at intervals throughout the year.</li>\n<li>Willing to work across Hertfordshire at various different locations such as Hertford, Welwyn Garden City, Baldock, Stevenage and Watford. </li>\n<li>Full Driving Licence and access to a vehicle.</li>\n<li>At least 1 year experience of working with children or caring for children and young people in a Residential setting. </li>\n</ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Hold Diploma level 3/ 4 Health and social care.</li></ul>This role is an exciting challenge for the right person. Working across several teams and with many children requires you to be flexible, creative and be able to adjust your approach to the individuals you will meet and support. Night time can often be a difficult time for our children and having the right person with them helps to manage their previous traumas. Hertfordshire provides all residential staff with extensive training to learn the skills for our therapeutic and trauma informed approach to looking after children. This job role is within the , level job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Health and social care To hear more about this opportunity please contact Kathryn Gentry (Kathryn.Gentry@hertfordshire.gov.uk) if you have any question or queries about the role. Interview Date: W/C 27 th January and W/C 3 rd Feb Benefits of working for us How to apply As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Driving required You'll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations. English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). 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We offer personalised, informed-consent approaches to children, young people, and young adults up to age 25, who are on Hertfordshire's Dynamic Support Register, due to being deemed at risk of an admission to a mental health hospital. Keyworkers are not led by statutory duties but of course work within the statutory system. We have time to build relationships with those who have often been described as 'disengaged.' The child, young person or adult may be in crisis, and as such will need a unique and personalised approach to enable them to make progress. The keyworker role is dynamic and led by the goals of the matched child, young person, or adult. We walk alongside the child, young person, or adult, and always aim to 'do with, and not to.' About the role Keyworkers plan their own weekly diaries and visits, and co-produce ideas and approaches with children and young people, working alongside a range of social care, health, and education professionals in networks to bring those who we work with into the room. No day is the same, and you will have matched children, young people, and adults, some of which you will see at the same time every week or fortnight, others whenever you are able. The journey with all the children, young people, and adults is unique, as you walk alongside them to gather a better understanding of individual needs. Although we are not a crisis team, we are dynamic and responsive. Having the skill to build trust with our children, young people, and adults, is key to the role as you will often find yourself lone-working and flexing to meet the needs of the individual. Main Areas of Responsibility:<ul>\n<li>To work intensively with Children and Young People who are on the Dynamic Support Register (DSR).</li>\n<li>To increase the skills of front-line professionals, collaborate with them and challenge the system.</li>\n<li>To co-produce personalised All About Me plans, which are strengths-based.</li>\n<li>To work with partners in Integrated Personal Planning and S117 funding to develop creative solutions to individual needs.</li>\n<li>Drive and implement innovative personalised approaches, including keyworker budgets.</li>\n<li>Be actively involved in multi-agency meetings and support the production of needs and outcomes-based Action Plans with timescales or update the existing CETR Action Plan.</li>\n<li>To support Children, Young People and their families at Care Education and Treatment reviews (CETR's), Care Programme Approach (CPA) Meetings, and Mental Health Act (MHA) Tribunals, if applicable, as well as Child in Need Meetings and other multi-agency meetings.</li>\n<li>Be part of Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs) where applicable, and be part of Child Protection Strategy discussions, initial/ongoing Child Protection Care Conferences, Core Groups, as well as supporting with any youth offending meetings and processes, if applicable, while demonstrating a high level of professional practice.</li>\n</ul>Please see the attached additional information document for further details about this innovative and exciting role. About you This is an exciting opportunity for the right person, and we are seeking applications from those who have significant experience working with children and young people or who hold a professional qualification* and/or alternative qualifications**. *Keyworkers may be a Social Worker, Mental Health Nurse and or Learning Disability Nurse, Clinical/Counselling/Educational Psychologist, Teacher, Family Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Child Psychotherapist, or other relevant equivalent qualification. **Keyworkers may also be alternatively qualified professionals, who have significant relevant skills and experience. Essential:<ul>\n<li>Have significant relevant skills and experience working with children, young people, and young adults from the age of 12.</li>\n<li>Knowledge of children's and related legislation, DOH guidance, including Children Act 1989 and 2004, disability and carer's legislation, Working Together, Assessment Framework, Adoption and Children Act 2002, Leaving Care Act 2000.</li>\n<li>An understanding of child development, Autism, learning disabilities, attachment, trauma, and personalised and co-produced care planning.</li>\n<li>Ability to innovate and work in a personalised way.</li>\n<li>Ability to build relationships and trust.</li>\n<li>Ability to demonstrate high levels of professional practice.</li>\n<li>Experience of multi-agency working.</li>\n<li>Ability to be reflective and resilient.</li>\n<li>Experienced in problem solving and reducing risk.</li>\n<li>Hold a UK driving licence, have access to a vehicle for work purposes, and be able to drive countywide with some out of county driving, as required.</li>\n</ul>Desirable:<ul>\n<li>Be a Social Worker, Mental Health Nurse or Learning Disability Nurse, Clinical/Counselling/Educational Psychologist, Teacher, Family Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Child Psychotherapist, or other relevant equivalent qualification.</li>\n<li>Some awareness of locally available provision and how to apply for this.</li>\n<li>A level of understanding of the education, health, and care process and system.</li>\n<li>Some understanding of children's mental health and human rights and a willingness to learn and undertake further training, as required.</li>\n</ul>We will be shortlisting applicants based on how you evidence you meet the Personal Specifications. We welcome applications from all groups, particularly males and ethnic minorities, who are underrepresented in our service. This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC10 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Health and social care The main aim of this role is pulling networks together, chairing meetings and or taking minutes. Identifying themes, blocks and gaps in service offers and bringing these to the attention of the DSR. Whilst at the same time 'thinking together' to overcome these and provide a personalised approach to meet need, reduce risk, prevent crisis, and further escalation. Keyworkers are unique, and do not replace or emulate a support worker or carer role; they are required to navigate statutory systems for both children, young people, and adults, support personalised planning and communication needs, and in most instances advocate for their matched individual. They need to be skilled in relationship building, 'thinking together' with multidisciplinary teams to problem solve and reduce risks and improve support planning for their matched young people and adults. The role offers lots of variation and is always interesting and challenging. To hear more about this opportunity please contact: Pete Rose - Consultant Keyworker, Hertfordshire Keyworker Offer Peter.rose@hertfordshire.gov.uk Telephone: 07870371109 Louise Crawford - Senior Keyworker, Hertfordshire Keyworker Offer louise.crawford2@hertfordshire.gov.uk Telephone: 01438 844293 Interview Date: 15th 22nd April Benefits of working for us How to apply As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Driving required You'll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations. English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). 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The Duty AMHP Team operates Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:00 and is made up of 3 full time staff (the AMHP Lead, the dedicated AMHP and the AMHP administrator) and a rota of AMHPs drawn from community, forensic, learning disability and inpatient teams across City and Hackney.\nYou will set-up and undertake MHA assessments in the community, hospitals, A&E, police stations, magistrate courts or on the streets, as required. You will apply for s135 warrants in court and complete police risk assessments. You will consult nearest relatives and other carers. As the only dedicated full-time AMHP in the team you will occupy a pivotal role, ensuring continuity of care and communication during the MHA set-up and assessment process. You will help keep the team’s spreadsheet updated, ensure that record-keeping is timely and accurate and complete AMHP reports to evidence your decision making in accordance with the requirements of the MHA and Code of Practice.\nWe are looking for a qualified AMHP, from any of the designated registered core professions, who is flexible, resilient and has an enthusiasm and passion for the work. You will be someone who enjoys fast-paced work at times and is actively responsive in a crisis yet is also able to slow down and think reflectively, critically and creatively when making decisions under the Mental Health Act, considering all the circumstances of the case. You will be compassionate and kind with excellent communication skills. The ability to work well with many different people, often with a varied range of perspectives, including service users, their families and friends, fellow AMHPs, medical, mental health and social care colleagues, police officers, mental health law officers, administrators, court officials, lawyers, paramedics and the hospital transport team (to name but a few) is crucial to this role. You will also have knowledge and experience of working with people with serious mental illnesses and familiarity with the Mental Health Act, Code of Practice and related legislation. You will be committed to anti-oppressive and anti-discriminatory practice.\nWe will offer you clear professional leadership, regular supervision, AMHP refresher and a wide range of other continuous development and training opportunities. You will be supported to contribute to the professional development of staff and AMHP students and will be eligible to sign up for occasional overtime shifts on the City and Hackney Out of Hours AMHP rota if you would like.\nAs a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation.\nIf you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below.\nWe operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV’s.\nTo proceed with your application, you will need to create an account and submit your application.\nAs part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description.\nWe understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace. However, if you are thinking of using this tool to submit your application, we ask you to think about what value it will add. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.\nClosing date for applications: 30 March 2025 (22.59)\nInterview and assessment date: W/C 14 April 2025\nWe are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.\nHackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.\nThe Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available:<a href=\"mailto:hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk\" target=\"_blank\">hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk</a>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£50,646 - £52,674","publishDate":"2025-03-04T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-30T21:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/8c68ec59-9bbc-435b-9a7d-1cc114d27b3a.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d0351696-910d-4318-8c7f-964fe4563a79","title":"Community Care Officer","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Hertfordshire","locationType":3,"description":"About the role Whether you're an experienced professional, a newly qualified graduate or someone with a passion for caring, these roles present a fantastic opportunity for you to develop your career in adult social care. Through some of our fantastic development opportunities our staff have been able to complete sponsored degree courses (dependent on need and entry requirement criteria) and have gone on to become social workers or occupational therapists. About the team East & North Hospital Teams Plus 5% operational enhancement* *please note the operational enhancement is a non-contractual payment subject to a 3 yearly review The service supports an integrated approach to managing the care of people who require support through the admission and discharge pathway, so the role will involve working alongside Occupational Therapists, Community Care Officers, health colleagues and care providers. You will have the ability to undertake innovative assessments and care planning with individuals, carers and their personal support networks. We promote personalisation focusing on the wellbeing of the individual. Through care planning we strive for increased independence, choice and control by enabling people to direct their own support. You will gain extensive experience in the field of adult social care, safeguarding practice and multi-disciplinary working. To improve outcomes for service users, the Integrated Discharge Service supports a 7-day service. You will be asked to be part of the service-wide rota to provide cover on consecutive Saturdays and Sundays once every eight weeks and will receive days off during the weeks before and after. There will be opportunities for you to discuss this at interview if your application is successful. About you You will be responding to those in need of social care support and undertaking the required work in accordance with the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005. We seek CCO's who excel at engaging with people, promoting inclusive community options, and supporting a self-directed approach while maximising universal services. Our ideal candidates are resilient, robust, imaginative, and reflective. As a small team, we collaborate cohesively to achieve our outcomes, and we're committed to smart and flexible working. Essential criteria<ul>\n<li>The team is community based and you must have a full UK driving licence and regular access to a vehicle for working purposes</li>\n<li>Experience of working in social care</li>\n<li>Some weekend work is required</li>\n</ul> This job role is within the Health and Social Care Level 8 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Health and social care These are ongoing vacancies and applications will be considered as and when received. For an informal discussion and more information please contact: sheryl.jeram@hertfordshire.gov.uk We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. Benefits of working for us How to apply As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. Additional information Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Driving required You'll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations. English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£30,559 progressing to £33,366 per annum","publishDate":"2025-02-28T12:00:22.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-31T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/60c23113-0ec8-4b63-a714-13ba3a898aa0.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"75359e0e-8570-40e5-ad1d-9b9a4aa63110","title":"Social Worker (Adult Learning Disability Team)","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"JOB DESCRIPTION Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest Salary: PO1 - PO4 £39,855 - £50,574 dependent on experience Retention Bonus/ Market Supplement: £1000 paid in June and December (total £2000 per year) Contract Type: Full-time/Permanent Working hours per week: 36 hours Monday to Friday 9am to 5.15pm Weeks per year: 52 weeks Application Deadline: 26/03/3025 Proposed Interview Date(s): TBC Reference:1482 About Us: Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London's Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk so we can arrange an alternative application method. Click here for further information on the <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice\">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>. About the role: The Adult Learning Disability is co-located with the Integrated NELFT Health Team. As a social worker you will be responsible for case managing longer-term, complex caseloads. The Adult Learning disability Teams hold statutory responsibilities for Safeguarding, Reviews, Support Planning and Community Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS). Successful applicants are likely to receive a hybrid caseload of both type of work. The Adult Learning Disability Team, work with adults aged 18 and over, to identify and care plan for eligible Social Care and Support needs. Your role will be to manage your own complex caseload, with the support of a Practice Manager and Team Manager. <a href=\"http://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/SocialWorker_AdultLearningDisabilityTeam.pdf\">>> Click here to download the Role Profile << </a> Key Responsibilities: Your day-to-day responsibilities may include: <ul> <li>Working collaboratively with internal departments, Health Services, Partners, Statutory and Non-Statutory organisations to secure a holistic approach to Assessment, Safeguarding and Care Planning. </li> <li>Conducting Care Act (2014) compliant Assessments, Reviews and Support Plans which seek to promote, retain, and maximise independence where safe and possible to do so. </li> <li>Conducting S.42 Safeguarding Enquiries. </li> <li>Provide person-centred services to vulnerable adults that focus on evidence-based and best practice. </li> <li>Provide professional advice and guidance to colleagues and partner agencies supporting vulnerable people</li> <li>Maintain properly documented case files, records, and information. Prepare reports as required.</li> <li>Proactively develop professional knowledge, skills, and behaviours.</li> <li>All opportunities to prevent, reduce and delay access to social care services are taken</li> </ul> Qualifications and Requirements: To apply, you should have at least 2 years' experience in a similar statutory role or be able to demonstrate transferable skills to meet the needs of this this post. You will need to have a current registration with Social Work England and provide your Registration Number. We anticipate that an applicant will have the following aptitudes and ability to demonstrate these:<ul> <li>Knowledge and experience of issues relating to adults with Learning Disability, Autism and or dual diagnosis of Mental Health, including relevant legislation, guidance & procedures.</li> <li>Experience of service delivery which is culturally sensitive and responsive to the needs of a multi-cultural community.</li> <li>Ability to work jointly with our Multi Disciplinary NELFT health professionals and part of a duty team.</li> <li>Ability to work under regular supervision from a line manager.</li> <li>Ability to work effectively under pressure, completing Community Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS).</li> <li>Ability to prioritise work and risks. </li> <li>Ability to ensure Performance Indicators relating to service areas are met</li> <li>Ability to participate in change effectively</li> <li>Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing, and to follow through required actions</li> <li>Commitment to the participation of vulnerable people and their families both at an individual and service level</li> <li>Detailed working knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and other relevant legislation, procedures and guidance relating to children and families</li> <li>Ability to demonstrate understanding of the financial implications for a Local Authority when commissioning care and support to meet needs and an awareness of how to consider other funding streams / means of meeting needs. </li> <li>Awareness of current issues in care and support policy and practice.</li> </ul> Terms and conditions: The below terms and conditions apply to this role: Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; Satisfactory declaration of interest; This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults; Satisfactory DBS check; Continued professional body registration; As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Equal Opportunity Employer: Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. Contact Information: If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Denise Darling-Grant at <a href=\"mailto:Denise.Darling-Grant@walthamforest.gov.uk\">Denise.Darling-Grant@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> . If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"PO1 - PO4 £39,855 - £50,574 dependent on experience","publishDate":"2025-02-19T17:03:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-03-26T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/49aba1a6-c3d0-4a4b-9ffd-0d08dd041b48.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f041bf73-97ae-43ae-951c-76d0b0fb2148","title":"Corporate Safeguarding Officer","employer":"Hertsmere Borough Council","department":"","location":"Civic Offices, Borehamwood","locationType":2,"description":"We are seeking a Corporate Safeguarding Officer to join our Partnerships & Community Engagement Team. This is very friendly and supportive team that delivers a wide range of services to our residents. This role offers an opportunity to work with departments across the council to ensure we protect children, young people and adults from abuse, neglect and harm. \nThe post holder will review and enhance the Council’s current safeguarding arrangements and act as the main source of support, advice and expertise for safeguarding across the organisation by providing operational, strategic and corporate direction, including complex professional advice on matters relating to safeguarding.\nThe ideal candidate will have relevant training in the fields of social / public policy and community safety and considerable experience in the field of Safeguarding and policy development in a local government or similar statutory body setting. Experience of strategy development and implementing policies and procedures across an organisation will also be necessary. You will also require a thorough understanding of relevant legislation relating to safeguarding adults, young people and children, and be an excellent communicator.\nThe post is offered on an 18 month fixed term contract (36 hours per week).\nBenefits include:\n<ul>\n<li>27 – 32 days annual leave (depending on length of Local Gvt Service) - plus all bank holidays</li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme</li>\n<li>Flexi-Leave (opportunity to accrue extra work time that can be taken off later as extra leave -up to 2 days per month)</li>\n<li>Free gym membership</li>\n<li>Cycle schemes (Cycle to Work Scheme and free Beryl Bike rides for staff)</li>\n<li>Free wellbeing benefits (such as lunchtime yoga, flu jabs, health MOT)</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme</li>\n</ul>\nThe Council operates a hybrid working system where employees may work up to two days per week from home.\nHertsmere is located in southern Hertfordshire and is an attractive environment in which to live and work. 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Job Title: Senior Support Worker Salary: £32,392 (£16.78 per hour) with the opportunity to progress to £35,367 (£18.33 per hour) Hours: Full Time, Part Time and Flexible hours available Contract: Permanent Directorate: Adult Care Services *Salary inclusive of enhancement for working 20% of time at the weekend. Sleep In allowances are paid at £40 per night. AT THIS TIME WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM CANDIDATES WITH STUDENT VISAS OR SPONSORED VISAS Locations: Bishops Stortford - Apton Road - 30 hours Bushey - Manor House Supported Living Service - 37 hours St Albans - Hixberry Lane Supported Living Service - 37 hours, Fixed Term Contract until Feb 2026 Welwyn Garden City: St Michaels House Supported Living Service - 37 hours About the team People with disabilities in Hertfordshire need people like you! Are you an experienced Support Worker wanting to progress whilst supporting people to live their best lives? 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About the role Work in peoples' own homes on our sites, to support them with:<ul>\n<li> Meeting their basic daily needs and achieve their goals </li>\n<li> Personal hygiene, eating and drinking </li>\n<li> Keeping their homes clean </li>\n<li> Managing their money </li>\n<li> Taking their medication </li>\n<li> Attending health appointments </li>\n<li> Joining in with social and leisure activities at home and in their local community </li>\n</ul>In short breaks, people rely on you to support them to enjoy their time away from home while their carers have a well-deserved break. This is a fantastic opportunity to take a step towards management with great support. About you You just need the right values and a willingness to learn. You need to have some experience as a Support Worker for this role and to hold an RQF Level 2 award or equivalent - we will support you with all additional the training you need. As a Senior Support Worker, you will lead shifts - overseeing the team and dealing with day-to-day challenges, supervise others and take on an additional area of responsibility such as coordination of training or health and safety. Most of our services need you to support people with personal care, in some this involves using moving and handling equipment and, in those services, you would need to be physically able to manage this type of work. Our roles involve shift work on either days or nights, including weekends and bank holidays. Some roles require you to sleep in. This job role is within the Health and Social Care, level 8 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Health and social care To hear more about this opportunity please contact ed.davis@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role. 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Neighbourhood Housing Lead

London and Quadrant Housing Trust

£34,904 plus 28 days holiday, bank holidays and other company benefits including cash health plan, pension scheme, life assurance

West Ham Lane, Stratford, Newham, East London (Hybrid)

Posted 3 days ago

SEND Case Officer

London Borough of Havering

44418

Essex (On-Site)

Posted 4 days ago

ASB Case Manager

London Borough of Barking & Dagenham

£40,000 – £45,000 per annum

Barking & Dagenham (Hybrid)

Posted 4 days ago

Neighbourhood Officer

London Borough of Barking & Dagenham

£40,000 – £45,000 per annum

Barking & Dagenham (Hybrid)

Posted 4 days ago

Allocations Officer

London Borough of Barking & Dagenham

£40,000 – £45,000 per annum

Barking & Dagenham (Hybrid)

Posted 4 days ago

Public Health Consultant - Assistant Director MAT COVER

London Borough Of Waltham Forest

AD £91,871.19 - £103,848.40

To be confirmed (On-Site)

Posted 4 days ago

Social Worker (Safeguarding)

London Borough Of Waltham Forest

PO1 - PO4 £39,855 - £50,574

To be confirmed (On-Site)

Posted 5 days ago

Social Worker (Assessment)

London Borough Of Waltham Forest

PO1 - PO4 £39,855 - £42,324

To be confirmed (On-Site)

Posted 5 days ago

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Domestic Abuse Act Support Officer

Brent Council

£38,934 - £40,755 p.a. inc. London weighting

Brent Civic Centre, Engineers Way, Wembley, Middlesex (Hybrid)

Posted 5 days ago

Senior Social Worker

Hertfordshire County Council

£41,511 with an opportunity to progress to £45,718

Hertfordshire (On-Site)

Posted 6 days ago

Childrens Qualified Social Workers

Hertfordshire County Council

£37,035 pa progressing to £40,476 pa

Hertfordshire (On-Site)

Posted 10 days ago

Closing in 1 day

All Age Apprentice Quality Officer

London Borough of Havering

11.44

Essex (On-Site)

Posted 11 days ago

Enhanced job

Senior Policy and Projects Officer

Camden Council

£48,969

York Way Depot, Freight Lane, York Way, London, N1C 4BE (Hybrid)

Posted 11 days ago

Camden CATS seeks two Senior Policy and Projects Officers for strategy, policy, improvement, and transformative projects in transport services.

Waking Night Residential ARC Worker

Hertfordshire County Council

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

Hertfordshire (On-Site)

Posted 12 days ago

Keyworker

Hertfordshire County Council

£37,035 progressing to £40,476 pa

Hertfordshire (On-Site)

Posted 16 days ago

Approved Mental Health Professional - Adult Services

London Borough of Hackney

£50,646 - £52,674

Hackney (Hybrid)

Posted 19 days ago

Community Care Officer

Hertfordshire County Council

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

Hertfordshire (On-Site)

Posted 23 days ago

Closing in 3 days

Social Worker (Adult Learning Disability Team)

London Borough Of Waltham Forest

PO1 - PO4 £39,855 - £50,574 dependent on experience

To be confirmed (On-Site)

Posted 30+ days ago

Closing in 1 day

Corporate Safeguarding Officer

Hertsmere Borough Council

£36,845 - £41,577 (depending on experience)

Civic Offices, Borehamwood (Hybrid)

Posted 30+ days ago

Senior Support Worker

Hertfordshire County Council

£14.74 an hour progressing to £18.33 an hour

Hertfordshire (On-Site)

Posted 30+ days ago

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Neighbourhood Housing Lead

SEND Case Officer

ASB Case Manager

Neighbourhood Officer

Allocations Officer

Public Health Consultant - Assistant Director MAT COVER

Social Worker (Safeguarding)

Social Worker (Assessment)

Domestic Abuse Act Support Officer

Senior Social Worker

Childrens Qualified Social Workers

All Age Apprentice Quality Officer

Senior Policy and Projects Officer

Waking Night Residential ARC Worker

Keyworker

Approved Mental Health Professional - Adult Services

Community Care Officer

Social Worker (Adult Learning Disability Team)

Corporate Safeguarding Officer

Senior Support Worker

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