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Leaving Care Personal Advisors provide fundamental support, advice and guidance in a range of areas to ensure young people access a smooth transition into adulthood and to have the skills and knowledge to thrive throughout their future. About the role As a Leaving Care Personal Advisor, you will work with young adults who are Care Leavers alongside a range of statutory and community services to ensure the best outcomes for those we work with. This includes;<ul>\n<li> Working in line with statutory responsibilities set out in the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 and the guidance supporting the Children and Social Work Act 2017. </li>\n<li> Holding responsibility for a case load of Care Leavers from the age of 18 to 25. </li>\n<li> Assessing young people's needs and acting as lead professional, developing clear pathway plans and risk assessments, involving other agencies where appropriate. </li>\n<li> Engaging in effective multi agency working, developing collaborative relationships with agencies, and coordinating support i.e. mental health, substance use, homelessness. </li>\n<li> Engaging with and providing support for young people, including those with significant additional needs to identify and address barriers to personal development, learning and work, particularly during periods of transition. </li>\n<li> Providing direct support to young people preparing to leave care, in order to ensure a smooth and positive transition to independent living. </li>\n<li> Working with young people and their significant others, including family members/carers and others, to enable them to contribute to maximising the young person's potential. </li>\n<li> Working to agreed targets, monitoring the progress of young people on caseload through regular review, recording data on relevant management information systems to appropriate timescales and standards, producing reports and correspondence as required. </li>\n<li> Keeping up to date with relevant updates in legislation, guidance, policy and procedures in relation to Care Leavers and issues which impact on them i.e. housing, cost of living. </li>\n</ul>The duties and responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present. 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We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC9 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Health and social care To hear more about this opportunity please contact Nazneen Arif (nazneen.arif@hertfordshire.gov.uk) for more information. Interview Date: 9th, 10th and 11th June. 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. 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It brings our recruitment, professional development and support into the one portal for social care staff to see what we have to offer and how we are supporting them to continue to learn and develop on a professional basis. For more information please visit https://new.enfield.gov.uk/centreofexcellence/about-us/ \n“This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment”. \nWe reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. \nWe do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents. Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your application/CV. \nWhy it's great to work for Enfield Council: \n \n - An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). \n - Up to 31 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. 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We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic, and committed individual to be a Family Practitioner. This position will be based in Family Safeguarding West. About the role Family Practitioners deliver parenting programmes and support children and young people who meet the defined criteria for a Child in Need assessment and support. Each Family Practitioner will an agreed number of children and families assigned to them under the close guidance, direction, support and oversight of the Team Manager and Consultant Social Worker. Working closely with the children, parents, extended family and partner agencies, you will contribute to the development of the overall service as part of each team. In this varied role which will see you:<ul>\n<li>Visit children and families to gather information about their needs, strengths, wishes and feelings alongside partner agencies and information already held.</li>\n<li>Complete genograms, ecomaps and chronologies with families to inform assessment and support networks.</li>\n<li>Gather and analyse information in partnership with parents and carers from non-resident parents, extended family and partner agencies.</li>\n<li>Utilise assessment and intervention tools to assess needs and strengths as well as motivate, strengthen and support families through change.</li>\n<li>Compile and analyse all the information gathered within a Child and Family Assessment/Family Safeguarding Parenting programme and develop a recommended plan alongside the family and your line manager.</li>\n<li>Ensure that the work you undertake with families is recorded in an accurate and timely way onto the children's electronic case records (LCS).</li>\n</ul> About you We are looking for candidates who meet the below essential criteria:<ul>\n<li>Previous working experience where interaction with children and families has been a major part of the role i.e. Teaching assistants, youth support workers, nursery workers, Children's Practitioners, s, family centre workers etc.</li>\n<li>A working knowledge of safeguarding thresholds would be helpful but training will be given.</li>\n<li>An ability to relay accurate information/concerns in a timely and sensitive way.</li>\n<li>The drive, passion and flexibility to offer families a high-quality service.</li>\n<li>Secure knowledge and the confidence to recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns and issues.</li>\n<li>Ability to collate and analyse information to produce high quality assessments, action plans and reports with support from the Team CSW and Manager.</li>\n<li>Full UK driving licence and access to vehicle.</li>\n</ul> This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC9 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Health and social care To hear more about this opportunity please contact Cheryl.Grazette@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role. Interview Date: Friday 23rd May 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. Secondment This 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. We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Driving required You'll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations. 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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. \nThe 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. The Post\nWe are looking to recruit 2 community link workers for children and families to work with other stakeholders (GPs, schools, public health team) to support children and families within Brent to lead healthier lifestyles and provide support with other social determinants (housing, cost of living) to tackle health disparities. This post will work across Brent with a focus on our deprived communities. The Person\nWe are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic person preferably local to Brent to join our team, who can work closely with all stakeholders and the community to tackle Health Inequalities. This post will need to work directly with children and their families to understand some of the barriers faced by them and support in tackling them. An understanding of healthy lifestyle would be useful as the person will need to support children and families in making some lifestyle changes. Closing date: 18 May 2025 (23:59) Additional Information If you are interested in applying for this job, please start by clicking the \"Apply Now\" button below. You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the criteria on the Person Specification. We will accept a CV in support of your application, however, you should still provide a supporting statement.\n<div>\nBrent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.\n</div>\n<div>We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<div>The information we collect from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. 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Our Residential service for children, this consists of 7 homes, including 2 very specialist homes, 1 disability and the rest main stream multi bedded homes. About the role Our Academy programme is designed to give you the foundation blocks needed, to become an excellent childcare worker to enable our children and young people to achieve all they can. This is an intensive 6-month programme with access to specialist training. You will have the opportunity to undertake work placements in two different homes within the service working with our most vulnerable and traumatised young people whilst receiving a high level of support and training. The role will entail working with young people who have challenging behaviours, supporting young people to access education, and undertaking activities with the young people. Upon successful completion of the programme, you will be assigned to 1 home permanently and your salary will increase to £30,559 per annum plus market enhancement. Working in our team will give you the opportunity to further your career through accessing further training opportunities. As part of this role, you will be expected to undertake diploma level 4. About you Whilst no specific skills or experience in social care is required, your passion and commitment to learn is essential for working with our children and young people. Essential: •Full UK Driving Licence and regular access to a car We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC6 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Health and social care To hear more about this opportunity please contact Sabika Sabeen (sabika.sabeen@hertfordshire.gov.uk) or 07515 663033 for an informal discussion about the role.<ul>\n<li> Outcome of application: 4th June </li>\n<li> Assessment Centre Dates: 11th June, 12th June or 18th June. These will be face to face located in Hertford. </li>\n<li> Start date: 29th September 2025. </li>\n</ul>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. 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Message from the Director Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children, young people, and families? Do you have a strong desire to be part of a transformative journey that will shape the future of Havering’s community? If so, we invite you to join us in our mission to elevate our local authority's Children's Social Care Services, situated within our Starting Well Department. Following our recent inadequate Ofsted inspection, we are embarking on an improvement journey where we aim to re-establish and reinvigorate great practice across all our services delivered in Havering. As part of this journey, we are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic social care practitioners ready to make a meaningful difference, driven by a genuine desire to advocate for children, promote their well-being, and who are not afraid to take on the challenge of working for a local authority who have been inspected by Ofsted as inadequate. In return, we want to offer you the opportunity to develop your skills through our dedicated 10 days of learning a year offer and access to our very own Social Care Academy and Systemic offer. We are committed to creating an environment where every child receives the best possible support and care, and all staff are supported to thrive and excel in safe, supported, and nurturing environments. Our Senior leaders have worked on an improvement plan, and if you are ready to embrace this challenge and play a pivotal role in shaping our journey, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to welcoming individuals who share our vision and drive. About the role Team Managers are integral to our office. They empower, provide high support and challenge along with motivating our social workers so we can collectively achieve best outcomes for children, young people and their families. As the Team Manager you will be responsible for: Manage and oversee staff to ensure effective delivery of services to children, young people, and their families through high quality social work in line with standards of good practice, legislation, and guidance. Lead and monitor staff in ensuring robust recording of information on relevant systems and databases in line with standards set, whilst capturing and evidencing the voice of the child. Assist the Service Manager and Head of Service in planning and developing services for vulnerable children, young people, and their families, identifying needs and potential difficulties/challenges, escalating issues as appropriate. Effectively manage budgets and ensure services are cost effective. Produce reports and attend meetings/forums as required Ideally you will be a Team Manager with some experience of working within Safeguarding. If successful you will be: • Manage and oversee staff to ensure effective delivery of services to children, young people, and their families through high quality social work in line with standards of good practice, legislation, and guidance • Lead and monitor staff in ensuring robust recording of information on relevant systems and databases in line with standards set, whilst capturing and evidencing the voice of the child • Assist the Service Manager and Head of Service in planning and developing services for vulnerable children, young people, and their families, identifying needs and potential difficulties/challenges, escalating issues as appropriate • Effectively manage budgets and ensure services are cost effective • Produce reports and attend meetings/forums as required Please see Job Profile Here We promote a hybrid model of working for our social care staff, with a flexible approach involving working from our town hall campus/hubs. In this role, you are expected to work from our town hall campus when required. In addition, we also encourage a flexible approach to team building opportunities (we love a catch up over a cuppa, breakfast or lunch) which often take place Face to Face in line with our model of practice. As one of the greenest boroughs in London, resourcefulness is in our nature. 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. For an informal discussion about the post, please contact by email on Lydia.bennet@havering.gov.uk . This advert will close at 23:59 on the 2nd March 2025 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. 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. 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Adopt London East is looking for an experienced social worker to join the Recruitment & Assessment Team. For this role, you will need excellent communication skills and a well rounded knowledge of key influential factors associated to adoption including attachment theory, developmental trauma and loss/grief. Applicants must have experience of working within a children's social work team, alongside experience of completing complex and analytical assessments. As a recruitment & Assessment social worker, it is essential that you are able to work in partnership with all those involved in the adoption and care planning process for children and families. This includes family finding social Workers, Adoption Support Social Workers, children’s social work colleagues, prospective adopters, foster carers and multi-agency partners. Main duties <ul>\n<li>Recruiting, preparing and assessing prospective adopters.</li> <li>Linking and matching approved adopters with children.</li> <li>Supporting prospective adopters following the placement of children & up until the point an Adoption Order is granted. </li> <li>Preparing reports for adoption panel and court.</li> <li>Presenting training and events to prospective adopters</li> <li>Assessing non-agency adopters (previously step-parent approvals).</li> </ul> You will need: <ul>\n<li>A Social Work Qualification (degree or equivalent) and current registration with Social Work England (this is an essential requirement).</li> <li>Adoption Experience is a preference, however, it is essential that applicants can evidence experience of completing complex assessments associated to children and families. </li> <li>An understanding of early life experiences such as trauma or abuse and the impact they can have on children and young people throughout their lives.</li> <li>The ability to analyse complex information to make recommendations and informed decisions.</li> <li>The ability to complete comprehensive assessments in a timely manner.</li> <li>The ability to work both as part of a team, sharing knowledge and managing cases.</li> <li>The ability to use your own initiative and work independently.</li> <li>Experience of managing your own caseload and working to specific deadlines.</li> <li>To be competent in the use of IT and case management systems.</li> <li>The ability to maintain case recordings on appropriate platforms. </li> </ul> Please view Job Profile here For an informal discussion about the post, please contact by email Luke.Scillitoe@havering.gov.uk. This advert will close at 23:59 on the Sunday 11th May 2025 with short listing taking place on Monday 12th May 2025. 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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Do you have a strong desire to be part of a transformative journey that will shape the future of Havering’s community? If so, we invite you to join us in our mission to elevate our local authority's Children's Social Care Services, situated within our Starting Well Department. Following our recent inadequate Ofsted inspection, we are embarking on an improvement journey where we aim to re-establish and reinvigorate great practice across all our services delivered in Havering. As part of this journey, we are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic social care practitioners ready to make a meaningful difference, driven by a genuine desire to advocate for children, promote their well-being, and who are not afraid to take on the challenge of working for a local authority who have been inspected by Ofsted as inadequate. In return, we want to offer you the opportunity to develop your skills through our dedicated 10 days of learning a year offer and access to our very own Social Care Academy and Systemic offer. We are committed to creating an environment where every child receives the best possible support and care, and all staff are supported to thrive and excel in safe, supported, and nurturing environments. Our Senior leaders have worked on an improvement plan, and if you are ready to embrace this challenge and play a pivotal role in shaping our journey, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to welcoming individuals who share our vision and drive. About the role The London Borough of Havering is looking to recruit Court Progression Manager (Children’s) to contribute to the delivery of an effective children’s social care service as part of a social work team, improving outcomes for children and young people, and manage caseloads dependent upon experience, grade of post and complexity of cases, utilising specialist knowledge for appropriate interventions, needs and risk assessments, care planning and child protection investigations. If successful in your application for the role of Court Progression Manager (Children’s), London Borough of Havering, you will/will be: <ul>\n<li>The post holder reports to the Service Manager for Safeguarding </li> <li>The post holder will undertake other tasks to support service delivery, as identified and required by the Service Manager </li> <li>The post holder will be expected to work outside ‘normal’ office hours as required by their line manager, this will include providing out of hours senior management cover on a rota basis </li> <li>The post holder has responsibility for managing the legal budget </li> <li>This is specialist role, requiring expert knowledge and experience of the children’s social care legal framework..</li> </ul> Please see Job Profile here We promote a hybrid model of working for our social care staff, with a flexible approach involving working from our town hall campus/hubs. In this role, you are expected to work from our town hall campus when required. In addition, we also encourage a flexible approach to team building opportunities (we love a catch up over a cuppa, breakfast or lunch) which often take place Face to Face in line with our model of practice. As one of the greenest boroughs in London, resourcefulness is in our nature. 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. For an informal discussion about the post, please contact by email on lydia.bennet@havering.gov.uk This advert will close at 23:59 on the 9th March 2025. 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. 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. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.\n\n <img src=\"https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=803530abc398339d9e931f3ee30bef47&view\" alt=\" \" width=\"1\" height=\"1\">","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"59821.5","publishDate":"2025-04-29T15:40:04.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-08T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/d427a0be-cc04-4965-b15e-73c7e930b9e7.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d5848dce-fa73-4958-90d6-1139aa2b6b7c","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 Post Hospital Review Team West 37 hours per week 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. 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: ed.davis@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). 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You will undertake a holistic assessment of need to identify person-centred outcomes. We work in an enabling way with people and their families and carers, to promote independence and participation, through meaningful occupation and a strengths-based approach. Across all our services we aim to ensure that people are provided with the right support and advice, and at the right time. Our Adult Care Services Connected Lives practice principles are very much aligned to core occupational therapy values, with the ultimate aim of connecting people to the life that they want to live. We work collaboratively alongside social care colleagues, as well as with our health partners, housing and care providers, and a range of community support services. The role will also include an opportunity to mentor and develop others About the role We aim to enable people to make positive decisions in their lives, promote their independence and ensure they can get involved in their local community. We're a service motivated by and dedicated to social care intervention and community social work. We're looking for a senior occupational therapist who can engage with people, promoting and enabling inclusive community options, as well as self-directed purchased services. This is a fast-paced environment. Our locality teams focus on complex cases and include general assessments and care planning. You'll support with:<ul>\n<li> Completing care needs assessment </li>\n<li> Developing innovative support plans </li>\n<li> Building networks </li>\n<li> Raising awareness in the area and developing valuable links for the team </li>\n</ul>You'll work alongside community care officers, community learning disability nurses and occupational therapists to achieve the best outcomes for the people you work with. About you<ul>\n<li> A recognised occupational therapy qualification and be registered with The Health and Care Professions Council </li>\n<li> To ensure practice is consistent with The Royal College of Occupational Therapists' Professional standards for occupational therapy practice, conduct and ethics, and the HCPC Standards of Proficiency for Occupational therapy </li>\n<li> Knowledge and experience of relevant social care legislation, such as the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 </li>\n<li> To be a confident team member with good decision-making skills </li>\n<li> The ability to work successfully with partners and other agencies </li>\n<li> A full UK driving licence and regular access to a vehicle for work purposes </li>\n</ul>Requirements for the senior role include actively undertaking a specialist role e.g. Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP), Best Interests Assessor (BIA), occupational therapy practice educator, or moving and handling specialist function role. Alternatively, an agreement to undertake at least one of these roles within the first year. We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC11 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Health and social care To hear more about this opportunity please contact Adaeze Ihedioha for an informal discussion about the role. Interview Date: TBC 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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With a commitment to professionalism, teamwork, and customer service, you will address tenancy matters proactively, providing responsive support and fostering a positive environment where residents feel secure and valued. If you’re driven to make a meaningful impact, this is the opportunity for you!\nHavering Complex Needs Pathway: Offers support to 23 residents across 5 services for individuals with low to medium level complex needs. The pathway is designed to support residents and participants in the Havering Borough to reintegrate back into the community and prepare for independent living. This role would be a floating officer based in the Havering borough supporting across the numerous services providing Intensive Housing management support. \nShift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, 9:00AM -17:00PM or 13:00PM - 21:00PM Monday - Sunday, Onsite. \nSalary: £26,100 \nWHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS ROLE \nThis role is ideal for someone who thrives in a people-centered environment, enjoys building strong relationships, approaches challenges with compassion and a non-judgmental attitude, and is motivated by finding practical solutions to support residents in achieving their goals.\nWhat are we looking for? \n<ul>\n<li>Previous experience and knowledge within a supported housing management setting</li>\n<li>Ability to use, learn and adapt to IT at an intermediate level, including Microsoft and other software programs</li>\n<li>Ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and residents</li>\n<li>Understanding of the housing and social needs of people with multiple and complex needs </li>\n</ul>\nWhat we offer\n<ul>\n<li>25 days annual leave, increasing with the length of service</li>\n<li>Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling</li>\n<li>Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing</li>\n<li>Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card</li>\n<li>Life Assurance Scheme</li>\n<li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li>\n<li>Annual Staff Awards</li>\n</ul>\nABOUT US\nSocial Interest Group (SIG) believes good care and support improve lives. Our values of ambition, empowerment, transparency, and inclusivity drive everything we do. Our mission is to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.\nSIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks.\nWant to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: <a href=\"https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/X5JhCPQy4hBBz6UzwWlv?domain=youtu.be\">Theory of Change</a>\nFurther details can be found on our website here: <a href=\"https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/4ZkrCx1MXIp5EETvqakw?domain=socialinterestgroup.org.uk\">Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group</a>. \nADDITIONAL INFORMATION\nPlease note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.\nAdditional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our <a href=\"https://socialinterestgroup.org.uk/\">website</a>.\nFor Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk\">recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk</a> or call our central office on <a href=\"tel:02036689270\">020 3668 9270</a> to request a call back. Please note that this will take you through to our Central Administration team, who will then communicate your enquiry with us and we will arrange to call you back. \nPlease note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We are an inclusive employer and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details above. \nUnfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£26,100","publishDate":"2025-04-24T08:46:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-18T08:46:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/70283c92-9bdb-45a6-901d-5674c1fdd7b9.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"c8075cb4-fa98-44ef-9ecc-880da3e5c49b","title":"Housing Support Worker","employer":"Social Interest Group","department":"","location":"Wembley","locationType":3,"description":"Job Title: Housing Support Worker\nLocation: Office is situated in Wembley, next to the Civic Centre and service is provided at the participants homes, In the Library & Food bank hubs, in the community and in local area amenities such as libraries, coffee shops and public spaces around Brent\nSalary: £26,100\nShift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday, shift rotas will vary between 08:00 - 16:00 and 09:00 - 17:00 and 10:00 - 18:00\nAbout the Housing Support Worker position:\nWe are looking for a Housing Support Worker to join in making a real difference in people's lives! Join our vibrant team in Wembley as a Housing Support Worker!\nThis is an exciting opportunity to support individuals with multiple, complex needs on their journey towards recovery, reablement, and independence, all within a compassionate, trauma-informed environment.\nIn this role, you'll be at the heart of delivering high-quality, person-centered support to vulnerable adults who have been or are at risk of homelessness. They are identified as having low/medium support needs, some of the areas of support needs can include: \n<ul>\n<li>Single homeless between ages of 18 to 60</li>\n<li>Socially excluded individuals</li>\n<li>Ex-Offenders</li>\n<li>People with substance misuse</li>\n<li>Mental Health (Low)</li>\n<li>Learning disability (Low/Medium)</li>\n</ul>\nYou will create tailored support plans to provide practical interventions, to empower our participants to overcome personal challenges, develop life skills, and achieve their personal goals. You will also work closely in partnership with various organisations to support the different needs of our participants, which may include signposting. Join us on the journey to empowering people to be the best versions of themselves!\nWhat we're looking for:\n<ul>\n<li>Understanding of the housing support needs that people with multiple, and complex needs face</li>\n<li>Experience of working with people of complex backgrounds and/or a good understanding of the sector</li>\n<li>Ability to use, learn and adapt to IT at an intermediate level, including Microsoft and other software programs</li>\n<li>Ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and residents</li>\n<li>Understanding and/or practical knowledge of the social and societal marginalisation that can be attached to people with complex needs</li>\n<li>Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency</li>\n</ul>\nPlease refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.\nWhat we offer:\n<ul>\n<li>25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service</li>\n<li>Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling</li>\n<li>Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing</li>\n<li>Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card</li>\n<li>Life Assurance Scheme</li>\n<li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li>\n<li>Annual Staff Awards</li>\n<li>Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives.</li>\n<li>Join an organisation with a mission to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.</li>\n</ul>\nWe are committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We have a team of ambassadors who are staff volunteers and actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. \nSIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity. \nAs an organisation, we’re proud to mention that our staff Ambassadors career aspirations generally benefit from embracing this unique opportunity to develop their respective skill sets in spaces that exist outside of their daily roles. \nWant to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: <a href=\"https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/X5JhCPQy4hBBz6UzwWlv?domain=youtu.be\">Theory of Change</a>\nFurther details can be found on our website here: <a href=\"https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/4ZkrCx1MXIp5EETvqakw?domain=socialinterestgroup.org.uk\">Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group</a>. \nADDITIONAL INFORMATION\nPlease note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.\nPlease note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We are an inclusive employer and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below. \nFor Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk\">recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk</a> or call our central office on <a href=\"tel:02036689270\">020 3668 9270</a> to request a call back. Please note that this will take you through to our Central Administration team, who will then communicate your enquiry with us and we will arrange to call you back. \nAdditional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our <a href=\"https://socialinterestgroup.org.uk/\">website</a>.\n<blockquote>\nUnfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions. \n</blockquote>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£26,100","publishDate":"2025-04-11T15:40:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-09T15:40:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/65d91056-6ca3-48a2-9634-63f00dd9e811.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"128dc3a3-f796-49d7-ac28-da001828ba47","title":"Adult Occupational Therapist","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Hertfordshire","locationType":3,"description":"Job Title: Adult Occupational Therapist Starting Salary: £37,035 opportunity to progress to £40,476 per annum (pro rata for part time) + £1000 welcome payment, lease car & relocation - terms apply Hours: Location: Hertfordshire Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Adult Care Services £1000 welcome payment, relocation package & lease car* terms apply About the role As an Adult Care Services occupational therapist, you will hold your own caseload and work in partnership with people living in the community across Hertfordshire. You will undertake a holistic assessment of need to identify person-centred outcomes. We work in an enabling way with people and their families and carers, to promote independence and participation, through meaningful occupation and a strengths-based approach. Across all our services we aim to ensure that people are provided with the right support and advice, and at the right time. Our Adult Care Services Connected Lives practice principles are very much aligned to core occupational therapy values, with the ultimate aim of connecting people to the life that they want to live. We work collaboratively alongside social care colleagues, as well as with our health partners, housing and care providers, and a range of community support services. The role will also include an opportunity to mentor and develop others. Older People Team East Community Review Team Welwyn Hatfield Broxbourne locality Older People Team West Dacorum About you You will need:<ul>\n<li>A recognised occupational therapy qualification and be registered with The Health and Care Professions Council</li>\n<li>To ensure practice is consistent with The Royal College of Occupational Therapists' Professional standards for occupational therapy practice, conduct and ethics, and the HCPC Standards of Proficiency for Occupational therapy</li>\n<li>Knowledge and experience of relevant social care legislation, such as the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005</li>\n<li>To be a confident team member with good decision-making skills</li>\n<li>The ability to work successfully with partners and other agencies</li>\n<li>A full UK driving licence and regular access to a vehicle for work purposes</li>\n</ul> For an informal discussion and more information please contact: ed.davis@hertfordshire.gov.uk This job role is within the , level job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Health and social care Find out more at Occupational therapy jobs in Hertfordshire 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. Secondment This 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). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£37,035 opportunity to progress to £40,476 per annum (pro rata for part time) + £1000 welcome payment, lease car & relocation - terms apply","publishDate":"2025-04-07T12:00:14.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-08T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/df83f442-3e28-4ed7-a707-83df9b112a46.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"0d605a1e-6c84-4b80-914f-d6fef8f9bd06","title":"Placement Officer","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"JOB DESCRIPTION Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest Salary: SO1 £37,068 - £38,058 Pro rata Contract Type: Part time Working hours per week: 24 Application Deadline: 14/05/2025 Proposed Interview Date(s): TBC Reference:1665 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: We are looking for a Placements Officer (24 hours/week) in our Childrens Access to resource team in a permanent role. The main responsibility of the position holder would be to identify placements and/or additional services which meet the needs of Looked After Children, Children in Need and Care Leavers. The position holder will be expected to collaborate with social workers, providers and other stakeholders to achieve service delivery of the highest quality, on time and at the right cost to achieve the best outcomes for children and young people. <a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/govRoleProfiles/Role%20Profile%20-%20Placement%20Officer%20(1665).pdf\">>> Click here to download the Role Profile << </a> Key Responsibilities: Search and identify suitable placements i.e. foster families, residential homes, semi-independent homes for children and young people in care of the Local Authority and independent homes/flats for care experienced young adults. Commission bespoke care packages to meet the needs of each child/young person and negotiate with providers to achieve best value for the commissioned services. Collaborate with internal and external agencies to monitor service delivery standards as required by the Terms & Conditions of the Contracts for all types of services (i.e. fostering, residential, semi-independent). Organisational skills, good knowledge of budget and expenditure recording. Provide advice and guidance to colleagues to assist them to complete referral forms accurately by presenting the strengths of the children/young people as well as the risks to enable providers to do appropriate matching. Provide professional advice to social workers on service delivery expectations from providers to measure the outcomes achieved for each child/young person. Integrate the statutory framework on the placement search, commissioning and quality assurance procedures. Ensure that providers comply with all the safeguarding processes and procedures e.g. safeguarding policies, location risk assessments etc. Qualifications and Requirements: Degree or recognised certificate in areas related to business administration, education, child development, childcare, humanities, social sciences Terms and conditions: <ul> <li>Satisfactory employment references </li> <li>Satisfactory declaration of interest; </li> <li>Satisfactory DBS check (Enhanced)</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 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. </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. 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 Swapnil Shrivastava at Swapnil.Shrivastava@walthamforest.gov.uk 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":"SO1 £37,068 - £38,058 Pro rata","publishDate":"2025-04-02T11:49:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-14T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/831b6de4-1ddf-4608-9cb1-618ce022c7b0.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"fb2f1f9c-60c5-48f2-8700-117c41c06334","title":"Consultant Social Workers (Children's)","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Hertfordshire","locationType":3,"description":"Job Title: Qualified Childrens Consultant Social Worker Starting Salary: £46,731 per annum + £6,924 market enhanced payment, progressing to £51,802 per annum + £6,768 market enhanced payment PLUS £1k one off welcome payment* Hours: 37 Location: Base locations in Stevenage and Apsley. 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 All roles are full time and permanent unless otherwise stated below under 'about the role' 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 role 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><li>Family Safeguarding</li></ul>This role will include holding a small caseload of complex work and supports development into a management role in the future. This will include conducting supervision meetings and supporting other members of the team and providing management cover in the Team Manager's absence. About you We are pleased to offer sponsorship of eligible roles that met the UKV&I requirements for candidates who currently reside in the UK at the time of application. It is essential that all Consultant Social workers who apply have the following:<ul>\n<li>Qualified and Social Work England Registered</li>\n<li>Experience of staff supervision and management</li>\n<li>Comprehensive knowledge of the challenges associate with working with Children and their Families</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>The role will require you to support social workers, by assisting in court work which will include attending court, therefore a thorough knowledge of care proceedings and court experience is required.</li>\n<li>Thorough knowledge of care proceedings and court experience</li>\n</ul> This job role is within the Health and Social Care, level 12 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 are checking applications regularly and will arrange ad hoc interviews - 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 £6 relocation expenses</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. Sponsorship We are pleased to offer sponsorship of eligible roles that met the UKV&I requirements for candidates who currently reside in the UK at the time of application. 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 infor mation about the legal requirement can be found here.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£46,731 pa progressing to £51,802 pa","publishDate":"2025-03-28T09:15:38.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-08T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/b228ffbb-6cc7-4407-9b96-18164584551e.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"df4ac8fa-85ee-4bcc-a434-6c9821e7d3b7","title":"Senior Practitioners (Children's)","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Hertfordshire","locationType":3,"description":"Job Title: Qualified Children's Senior Practitioner Starting Salary: £41,511 per annum + £6,243 pa market enhanced payment progressing to £45,718 per annum + £6,084 pa market enhanced payment PLUS £1k one off welcome payment* Hours: 37 Location: Base locations in Stevenage and Apsley. 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 / FTC Directorate: Childrens Services All roles are full time and permanent unless otherwise stated below under 'about the role' 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 role 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 Senior Practitioners to join one of the following teams:<ul>\n<li>Family Safeguarding</li>\n<li>0-25 Childrens Disability Service</li>\n<li>Assessment - Permanent and 1 year Secondment/FTC</li>\n<li>Separated Migrant Children</li>\n</ul>As a Senior Practitioner, you will already have highly developed specialist knowledge of Social Work practice. Your advanced expertise and knowledge will help you to take the lead on complex cases within the department. This is a varied and challenging role where you will have shared responsibility for leading less experience staff. You will have a key role in researching and sharing up to date social work practice alongside creating a clear vision for the future and ensuring the best outcomes for children and their families are realised. About you We are pleased to offer sponsorship of eligible roles that met the UKV&I requirements for candidates who currently reside in the UK at the time of application. It is essential that all Senior Practitioners who apply have the following:<ul>\n<li>Qualified and Social Work England Registered</li>\n<li>At least 2 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>Significant senior level frontline experience in a safeguarding team.</li>\n<li>Recent experience of case work in Assessments, Child Protection, Children Looked After and Care Proceedings</li>\n<li>In-depth knowledge of relevant childcare legislation is necessary to undertake work in this role effectively.</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<li>Knowledge/experience of working with Disabled Children and Young People</li>\n<li>Knowledge of legislation, guidance, policy, and procedure specific to Disabled Children and Young People</li>\n</ul>Assessment: <ul><li>Significant experience in assessing children's needs and undertaking statutory Child Protection enquiries.</li></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<li>Experience of supervising or mentoring less experiences staff (e.g. students or ASYE)</li>\n</ul> This job role is within the Health and Social Care, level 11 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 £6 relocation expenses</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. Secondment This 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. Sponsorship: We are pleased to offer sponsorship of eligible roles that met the UKV&I requirements for candidates who currently reside in the UK at the time of application . 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":"£41,511 pa progressing to £45,718 pa","publishDate":"2025-03-28T09:15:38.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-08T00:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/125d8478-83c9-4129-83c2-d6aef5c74f76.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"144550e8-7014-4367-9086-1efe37c74e27","title":"Qualified Social Workers (Children's)","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Hertfordshire","locationType":3,"description":"Job Title: Childrens Social Worker Salary: £37,035 per annum + £5,673 market enhanced payment progressing to £40,476 per annum + £5,242 market enhanced payment PLUS £1k one off welcome payment* Hours: 37 full time / 18.5 part time Location: Base locations in Stevenage and Apsley. 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 All roles are full time and permanent unless otherwise stated below under 'about the role' 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 (East and West)</li>\n<li>0-25 Childrens Disability Service - Full time (West) and 18.5 part time (East)</li>\n<li>Children Looked After (East)</li>\n<li>Separated Migrant Children (East)</li>\n<li>Assessment (West)</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>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> 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. We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. 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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 ed.davis@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. 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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.</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. 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Leaving Care Personal Advisor

Hertfordshire County Council

£33,366 with the opportunity to progress to £36,124 per annum

Stevenage (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

PA to Director of Family Help & Community Safety

London Borough of Enfield

Scale 6 £34,416 - £36,522

Enfield (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Closing in 4 days

Family Practitioner - Family Safeguarding

Hertfordshire County Council

£33,366 progressing to £36,124 pa

Hemel Hempstead (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Community Co-ordinator (Health inequalities)

Brent Council

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

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

Posted 3 days ago

Academy Residential ARC Worker

Hertfordshire County Council

Start Salary £24,790 per annum

Hertfordshire (On-Site)

Posted 7 days ago

Housing Officer

Causeway Irish Housing Association

Salary is £30,952

Haringey (Hybrid)

Posted 9 days ago

Team Manager - Safeguarding Team (Starting Well)

London Borough of Havering

59821.5

Essex (On-Site)

Posted 10 days ago

Closing in 3 days

Adoption Recruitment and Assessment Social Worker

London Borough of Havering

46923

Essex (On-Site)

Posted 10 days ago

Court Progression Manager (Starting Well)

London Borough of Havering

59821.5

Essex (On-Site)

Posted 10 days ago

Community Care Officer

Hertfordshire County Council

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

Hertfordshire (On-Site)

Posted 14 days ago

Closing in 2 days

Senior Occupational Therapist

Hertfordshire County Council

£41,511 progressing to £45,718

St Albans (On-Site)

Posted 14 days ago

Intensive Housing Management Officer

Social Interest Group

£26,100

1 Masefield Crescent (On-Site)

Posted 15 days ago

Closing today

Housing Support Worker

Social Interest Group

£26,100

Wembley (On-Site)

Posted 28 days ago

Adult Occupational Therapist

Hertfordshire County Council

£37,035 opportunity to progress to £40,476 per annum (pro rata for part time) + £1000 welcome payment, lease car & relocation - terms apply

Hertfordshire (On-Site)

Posted 30+ days ago

Closing in 5 days

Placement Officer

London Borough Of Waltham Forest

SO1 £37,068 - £38,058 Pro rata

To be confirmed (On-Site)

Posted 30+ days ago

Consultant Social Workers (Children's)

Hertfordshire County Council

£46,731 pa progressing to £51,802 pa

Hertfordshire (On-Site)

Posted 30+ days ago

Senior Practitioners (Children's)

Hertfordshire County Council

£41,511 pa progressing to £45,718 pa

Hertfordshire (On-Site)

Posted 30+ days ago

Qualified Social Workers (Children's)

Hertfordshire County Council

£37,035 pa progressing to £40,476 pa

Hertfordshire (On-Site)

Posted 30+ days ago

Senior Social Worker

Hertfordshire County Council

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

Hertfordshire (On-Site)

Posted 30+ days ago

Waking Night Residential ARC Worker

Hertfordshire County Council

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

Hertfordshire (On-Site)

Posted 30+ days ago

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25 Social Care job vacancies in Waltham Cross

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Leaving Care Personal Advisor

PA to Director of Family Help & Community Safety

Family Practitioner - Family Safeguarding

Community Co-ordinator (Health inequalities)

Academy Residential ARC Worker

Housing Officer

Team Manager - Safeguarding Team (Starting Well)

Adoption Recruitment and Assessment Social Worker

Court Progression Manager (Starting Well)

Community Care Officer

Senior Occupational Therapist

Intensive Housing Management Officer

Housing Support Worker

Adult Occupational Therapist

Placement Officer

Consultant Social Workers (Children's)

Senior Practitioners (Children's)

Qualified Social Workers (Children's)

Senior Social Worker

Waking Night Residential ARC Worker

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Social Care job vacancies in Waltham Cross