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We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. Job Title: Day Service Senior Support Worker Starting Salary: £26,835 (£13.90 per hour) with the opportunity to progress to £30,060 (£15.58 per hour) Hours: Full Time Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Adult Care ServicesAT THIS TIME WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM CANDIDATES WITH STUDENT VISAS OR SPONSORED VISASLocations: Welwyn - Welwyn Hatfield Day Service - 37 hours <h4>About the team</h4>Are you an experienced Day Service Support Worker wanting to progress whilst supporting people to live their best lives?People with disabilities in Hertfordshire need people like you! Come and work for a trusted employer who will value you and support your development<h4>About the role</h4>You will work in Day Centres across Hertfordshire to support people with:To lead on the daily programmes and communicate any relevant changes necessary to other senior staff and/or managers. Applying a positive risk approach in providing innovative day opportunities that both connect and enable those who attend the service.To develop and implement individual and detailed service user support plans, linking with other relevant parties, including liaison with families, health professionals, social workers, and other agencies. Act as link worker to named individuals.To undertake medication duties, including administration and recording, and where appropriate supervise junior staff in this task.<h4>About you</h4>You need to have some experience as a Day Service Support Worker for this role and to hold an RQF Level 2 award or equivalent – we will support you with all additional the training you need.You just need the right values and a willingness to learn.This job role is within the Health and Social Care, level 7 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:ed.davis@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">ed.davis@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Benefits of working for us <h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Day Service Senior Support Worker

Job Title: Wholetime Firefighter Location: Countywide Salary Range: £28,265 per annum (Trainee) rising to £37,675 per annum (Competent) Hours: 37 per week Contract: Permanent Diversity: We are an inclusive employer and value a diverse workforce Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want a job you love, whilst saving lives? Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue needs you. The role of a Firefighter is not only about fighting fires; it ranges from informing people on a wide number of safety issues to responding to road traffic collisions and medical emergencies to name a few.All applicants must:<ul><li>Reside in Hertfordshire or in a directly adjoining postcode area as listed on the Postcode Eligibility Page </li><li>Be 18 years old or over at the time you start the training course</li><li>Hold a full &amp; valid manual driving licence, enabling ‘unsupervised’ driving in the United Kingdom</li><li>Have the right to work in the United Kingdom</li><li>Have no unspent convictions (As defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974)</li><li>Have GCSE Grade A* to C, or Level 9-4 qualifications in English and Mathematics (or a recognised equivalent i.e. Functional Skills Level 2). See qualification criteria for further details</li></ul>We have strong values and RISE to the challenge of improving Residents lives, working with Integrity, acting Sustainably and championing Equality and fairness. We aim to recruit a workforce which represents the communities we serve by giving equal opportunities to all.Appointments will always be made on the merit of the application and performance in the selection process - however, we are particularly encouraging applications from females and those from Minority Ethnic backgrounds who are currently under-represented within Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service.Details of the selection stages and full information about the recruitment process are displayed on our website Wholetime firefighter jobs | Hertfordshire County CouncilWe would also encourage people who are interested to follow Hertfordshire Fire &amp; Rescue Service on our social media channels for regular updates. Twitter: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/hfrs" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/hfrs</a> Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/hertsfire" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/hertsfire</a> TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@hertfordshirefire" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@hertfordshirefire</a>?If you are successful as part of your development, you will complete either a Level 3 Operational Firefighter Apprenticeship or Level 3 Diploma in Emergency Fire and Rescue Service Operations in the Community.Level 3 Diploma in Emergency Fire and Rescue Services Operations in the Community - SFJ AwardsPlease note you can apply at any time throughout the year; however, shortlisting will be completed based on the selection assessment dates given below.<ul><li>Stage 1 Physical Stage: dates from 29th April to 10th May</li><li>Interview: w/c 2nd June</li><li>Medical : dates through July 2025</li><li>Start date - September 2025</li></ul>Note: To ensure your application is considered for the next round of selection testing, please submit it by March 31, 2025. Applications submitted after this date will be considered for future tests.If you have any questions, please contact <a href="mailto:fire.recruitment@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">fire.recruitment@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>Benefits of Working for HCC:<ul><li>Excellent career development and training opportunities</li><li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li><li>Excellent pension scheme with employer contributions</li><li>Discounts on everyday shopping, holidays, entertainment and leisure, along with cashback with our Vivup employee scheme</li><li>Support groups and wellbeing schemes</li></ul>How to Apply: Please follow the 'Apply for Job' button at the bottom of the screen. As part of the application you will be required to upload your most recent CV ensuring gaps in employment have been addressed and includes your current, or most recent, employer. You will also be required to upload your driving licence, passport and English and maths qualifications. Safeguarding children and adults is of utmost importance to Hertfordshire County Council. The Council requires employees to abide by legislation and best practice to enable Hertfordshire to achieve this. This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check. For more information Click HereAs part of this role, you will be required to travel to other HCC Sites/Residences either using your own mode of transport or a company car. In light of this, the ability to drive and/or travel around the County is required for this role a DVLA check will be required on appointment.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.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.Why Hertfordshire: Watch our ‘Why Hertfordshire’ video. Our staff use their own words to tell their story and share their experiences of what it is like working here. Take your next step in your career.Hertfordshire County Council has reviewed its pay structure and terms and conditions, as part of its commitment to continuing to be an employer of choice, in which we are currently in a period of transition. You an read more about this on our website.<h4>Available documents</h4><ul><li>Firefighter Job Outline.pdf</li></ul> 





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Wholetime Firefighter Talentpool

Job Title: Driver Support Worker Starting Salary: £24,404 (£12.64 per hour) progressing to £24,790 (£12.94 per hour) per annum (pro rata for part time) – pay award pending Hours: 25 and 37 hours per week available Location: Hertfordshire Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Adult Care ServicesVacancies:Broxbourne - Broxbourne Day Service - 25 hours per week, split shifts - 2.5 hours in morning and afternoon Hertford - Ware Road Day Service - Driver only 25 hours per week, split shifts - 2.5 hours in morning and afternoon Hoddesdon - East Herts Day Service - 37 hours per week St Albans - St Albans Day Service - 25 hours per week, split shifts -2.5 hours in morning and afternoon South Oxhey - South Oxhey Day Service - 25 hours per week, split shifts -2.5 hours in morning and afternoon Welwyn Garden City - Garden City Day Service - 25 hours per week, split shifts - 2.5 hours in morning and afternoon<h4>About the team</h4>We are looking for individuals who will offer care and support to adults with a variety of abilities transporting them to and from their homes to day services in a safe and proper manner.<h4>About the role</h4>You will be in possession of a valid UK Driving License with a category D1 entitlement (This enables you to drive larger vehicles and no longer forms part of a standard driving licence, D1 will be present on driving licences pre 1997 or if you have completed an additional driving test specifically for the D1 entitlement). You will be required to ensure the vehicle is road worthy and carry out daily and weekly checks on the vehicle. You may be required to join in activities with people we support and assist with an individual’s personal care needs where necessary.You will be required to complete manual handling tasks for people we support in wheelchairs on and off the vehicle and the role will involve a degree of bending, crouching and kneeling. Candidates should have the ability to meet the physical demands of the job role.Driver Support Worker:<ul><li>Support people with and without mobility equipment in and out of vehicles, which may include the use of tail-lifts and ramps.</li><li>Support people to access or take part in a range of activities on or off site.</li><li>Provide emotional and physical support, which may include supporting with personal care tasks.</li><li>Ensure vehicles are maintained and roadworthy.</li><li>You will support people with personal care needs which includes&nbsp;supporting individuals in the bathroom and toilet, using mobility aids and supporting with their food and drink, which may include specific dietary requirements. Training will be provided</li></ul>Driver only:<ul><li>Support people with and without mobility equipment in and out of vehicles, which may include the use of tail-lifts and ramps.</li><li>Ensure vehicles are maintained and roadworthy.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>A category D1 entitlement on driving licence. (Please check before applying for the position)</li><li>Previous driving experience, which may include driving larger vehicles and working as part of a team</li><li>Be able to demonstrate how your work puts the person at the centre of your practice and promotes a commitment to Equity, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC4 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:ed.davis@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">ed.davis@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: This is an ongoing advert, and interviews will be arranged as and when applications are receivedBenefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;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 &amp; 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).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Driver Support Worker

We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.Job Title: Day Service Support Worker Starting Salary: £24,404 (£12.64 per hour) with the opportunity to progress to £25,584 (£13.26 per hour)Hours: Full Time and Part Time Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Adult Care Services AT THIS TIME WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM CANDIDATES WITH STUDENT VISAS OR SPONSORED VISASLocations We currently don't have a vacancy for a Day Service Support Worker, but please feel free to make an application and let us know which area of Hertfordshire you would be interested in working in, and we will let you know as soon as a position becomes available. <h4>About the role</h4>People with disabilities in Hertfordshire need people like you!Do you want to support someone to live their best life and build a great career at the same time? You will be supporting people in their day-to-day activities. This can include providing opportunities for people by enabling them to connect within their communities, putting choice, independence, enablement, and citizenship at the heart of everything we do. We provide support both emotionally and physically to people from different care groups including, older people with age associated needs, younger or older adults with complex physical and/or learning disabilities. <h4>About you</h4>You don’t have to have experience or qualifications for this role – we will support you with all the training you need, including the Care Certificate and RQF award. You just need the right values and a willingness to learn. Please demonstrate on your supporting statement why you are applying for the role and why you would be suitable.This job role is within the Health and Social Care, level 5 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:ed.davis@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">ed.davis@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.This is an ongoing vacancy and applications will be considered as and when receivedBenefits of working for us <h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Day Service Support Worker

We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.Job Title: Senior Support Worker Salary: £32,392 (£16.78 per hour) with the opportunity to progress to £35,367 (£18.33 per hour) Hours: Full Time, Part Time and Flexible hours available Contract: Permanent Directorate: Adult Care Services*Salary inclusive of enhancement for working 20% of time at the weekend. Sleep In allowances are paid at £40 per night. Some of these posts are only available to Female applicants as permitted under the Equality Act 2010Locations:Bishops Stortford - Apton Road - 30 hours Welwyn Garden City - St Michaels House - 37 hours (female only) St Albans - Hixberry Lane - 37 Hours (female only)<h4>About the team</h4>People with disabilities in Hertfordshire need people like you!Are you an experienced Support Worker wanting to progress whilst supporting people to live their best lives? Come and work for a trusted employer who will value you and support your developmentWho we areOur supported living and short breaks services support adults with various disabilities. Some have learning or physical disabilities and need high levels of physical care, others can meet their own day to day needs but may have behaviours of concern, mental ill-health or just a need for support to get through their everyday lives.<h4>About the role</h4>Work in peoples’ own homes on our sites, to support them with: <ul><li>Meeting their basic daily needs and achieve their goals</li><li>Personal hygiene, eating and drinking</li><li>Keeping their homes clean</li><li>Managing their money</li><li>Taking their medication</li><li>Attending health appointments</li><li>Joining in with social and leisure activities at home and in their local community </li></ul>In short breaks, people rely on you to support them to enjoy their time away from home while their carers have a well-deserved break. This is a fantastic opportunity to take a step towards management with great support. <h4>About you</h4>You just need the right values and a willingness to learn.You need to have some experience as a Support Worker for this role and to hold an RQF Level 2 award or equivalent – we will support you with all additional the training you need. As a Senior Support Worker, you will lead shifts – overseeing the team and dealing with day-to-day challenges, supervise others and take on an additional area of responsibility such as coordination of training or health and safety. Most of our services need you to support people with personal care, in some this involves using moving and handling equipment and, in those services, you would need to be physically able to manage this type of work. Our roles involve shift work on either days or nights, including weekends and bank holidays. Some roles require you to sleep in. This job role is within the Health and Social Care, level 8 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:ed.davis@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">ed.davis@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.This is an ongoing position, and applications will be considered as and when receivedBenefits of working for us <h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Senior Support Worker

Job Title: Support Worker Location: Hertfordshire Various Locations Salary:Level 6: £26,277 (£13.62 per hour) with the opportunity to progress to £28,905 (£14.98 per hour) Hours: Full Time, Part Time and Flexible hours available Contract: Permanent and Bank contracts available Directorate: Adult Care Services*Salary inclusive of enhancement for working 20% of time at the weekend. Sleep In allowances are paid at £40 per night. 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.AT THIS TIME WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM CANDIDATES WITH STUDENT VISAS OR SPONSORED VISASThis post is only available to Female applicants as permitted under the Equality Act 2010Locations:Bishops Stortford - Apton Road - 37 Hours&nbsp; Hemel Hempstead - Elara House - 37 hours and 21 hours Hoddesdon: Isabel Court - Female only - 37 hours Watford - Cassio Metro - Female only - 37 hours Welwyn Garden City - Chambers Grove - Female only - 37 hours<h4>About the team</h4>People with disabilities in Hertfordshire need people like you! Do you want to support someone to live their best life and build a great career at the same time?Come and work for a trusted employer who will value you and support your development Who we areOur supported living and short breaks services support adults with various disabilities. Some have learning or physical disabilities and need high levels of physical care, others can meet their own day to day needs but may have behaviours of concern, mental ill-health or just a need for support to get through their everyday lives. <h4>About the role</h4>Working in peoples’ own homes on our sites, to support them with: <ul><li>Meeting their basic daily needs and achieve their goals</li><li>Personal hygiene, eating and drinking</li><li>Keeping their homes clean</li><li>Managing their money</li><li>Taking their medication</li><li>Attending health appointments</li><li>Joining in with social and leisure activities at home and in their local community </li></ul>In short breaks, people rely on you to support them to enjoy their time away from home while their carers have a well-deserved break. What you need Most of our services need you to support people with personal care, in some this involves using moving and handling equipment and in those services, you would need to be physically able to manage this type of work.Our roles involve shift work on either days or nights, including weekends and bank holidays. Some roles require you to sleep in. <h4>About you</h4>Essential dutiesProvide direct support and review support plansHold or working towards Level 2 HSC award (NVQ/RQF/apprenticeship) Lead and coordinate shifts on a regular basisFormally supervise junior staffLead on a group home or one part of a serviceThis job role is within the Health and Social Care, level 6 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:ed.davis@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">ed.davis@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.This is an ongoing vacancy and applications will be considered as and when they are received <h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Support Worker

Job Title: Senior Occupational Therapist Starting Salary: £41,511 opportunity to progress to £45,718 per annum – pay award pending + £1000 welcome payment, lease car &amp; relocation - terms apply Hours: 37 Location: Hertfordshire Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Adult Care Services<h4>About the team</h4>Housing Solutions – Apsley, Hemel Hempstead, 37 hoursThe Housing Solutions team offer specialist assessment across Hertfordshire for major housing adaptations. The team has a blend of community based Occupational Therapists and Community Care Officer Trusted Assessors who complete specialist housing needs assessments to identify major adaptation solutions to enable a person to have better access to the facilities within their homes.We explore personal strengths, their family and friends’ support networks, and using expert knowledge we connect people with things that will help individuals and families to get on with their lives, achieving prevention, reducing or delaying the need for statutory provision of care services.Enablement Team – Farnham House, Stevenage – 37 hoursThe Enablement Occupational Therapy Team provide support to older people and adults with a disability. We promote personalisation through our assessment process, focusing on the wellbeing of the individual. The Enablement Occupational Therapists deliver enabling programmes. Their input is time-limited, with intervention generally between 4 -6 weeks, this can be extended up to 12weeks where identified goals require this. The care management is completed externally to the enablement team allowing our OTs to focus solely on their OT interventions.Adult Disability Team&nbsp;Stevenage Team - Fixed Term contract to February 2026 St Albans Team – Apsley, Hemel Hempstead, 37 hoursWe 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.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.<h4>About the role</h4>About the role:<ul><li>Working collaboratively with other partners and teams within Adult Care Services</li><li>Developing innovative support plans</li><li>Promote and support strength based assessment and practice approach to all interventions to maximise independence, health and well being to prevent or reduce the need for Adult Social Care</li><li>Working creatively with residents to ensure their safety and independence</li><li>Raising awareness in the area and developing valuable links for the team</li><li>Supporting other Therapists and Community Care Officers</li><li>Provide information and advice to enable an individual to confidently and safely participate in their daily life, includes grading of tasks and activities and adapting their environments</li><li>You will undertake a specialism eg Moving and Handling, BiA, AMP or Occupational Therapy practice educator</li></ul>Specific to Housing Solutions:<ul><li>Completing complex assessments and making recommendations for major housing adaptations</li><li>Care planning and organising equipment for minor adaptations</li></ul>Specific to Enablement Team: <ul><li>Designing personalised programmes that enable, and encourage the individual to relearn skills and regain abilities.</li><li>Reviews of moving and handling, provision of specialist equipment, &amp; minor adaptations to support identified goals.</li><li>Supporting people in the community and on discharge pathways from acute hospital settings</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist</li><li>Full driving licence and regular access to a vehicle</li><li>2 years post qualifying experience as an Occupational Therapist</li><li>Knowledge and experience in social care sector</li><li>Experience of completing assessments and making recommendations</li><li>Ability to work on your own as well as part of a team</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Knowledge of Care Act 2014</li><li>Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act 2005</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the HSC, level JF11 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Sheryl.jeram@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Sheryl.jeram@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Applications will be considered as an when received and interviews arranged accordinglyBenefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;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 &amp; 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).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Senior Occupational Therapist

Job Title: Residential Childcare Workers Starting Salary: £31,537 progressing to £34,434 per annum plus 6% market enhancement* *Sleep In allowances are paid at £40 per night. There are opportunities to work additional hours and overtime across the Service. Hours: 37.0 Contract Type: Permanent <h4>About the team</h4>Hertfordshire County Council believes in keeping young people close, to enable them to maintain their identity, and to maintain links with the community to which they belong, this in turn allows us to support these young people, their families, and friends.We understand the impact of trauma on children and are passionate about helping these young people find their strengths and explore what they want to achieve with their lives. We believe in nurturing positive relationships and are wholly dedicated to never giving up on a child.<h4>About the role</h4>Below are some of the things you could say about your role on a day-to-day basis working in our Residential Care homes:“It’s the best job in the World” “The work life balance is brilliant” “I am at home more than I am at work – both families benefit” “’Thanks for running me a bath’ – is what made me smile today – win/win”.If you really want to make a difference to a young person’s life then read on……It is hard to put a job title on a role where you are mentor, teacher, coach, deliverer of parental guidance, role model, therapist, councillor, and family liaison, often all in the same day.Daily you will be liaising with a host of individuals and services, from our young person’s family to schools and education authorities, social workers, police and a whole range of other internal and external contacts.The essence of the role is to support, almost as an extension of the family, one young person to help them develop into adulthood as effectively as possible, establishing routine, boundaries and consistency in a calm, non-judgemental manner. You will work with children and young people who display challenging behaviour due to early life trauma.No two days are the same in our Residential Service - on your working days you could be taking your young person horse riding, painting, for a drive, for a walk, out shopping, or attending virtual schools. You will support children to achieve and grow through positive experiences.“You are there when I rise, when I eat, when I play, and you are there to put me to bed at the end of my day”.Our commitment to young people in our care is to be there around the clock for them. As part of your role you will complete relevant paperwork and work within relevant legislation.You will be part of a team working on a shift/rota basis; you will work together with the rest of the team, and your senior, to organise this in advance.&nbsp;&nbsp; Due to the nature of our care, there may be occasions where you need to swap shifts and working together with your team we can achieve this flexibility.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Full UK Driving Licence (including business insurance) and regular access to a car.</li><li>Passion for working with children.</li><li>Ability to learn and implement training.</li><li>Flexible and innovative to meet the challenge.</li><li>Willing to work shifts, including evening/ weekend/ bank holidays and sleeping duties.</li></ul> Desirable:<ul><li>Hold Diploma level 3/ 4 Health and social care.</li><li>Experience of working with children or caring for children and young people</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the&nbsp;Health and Social Care, level &nbsp;job profile. Please locate this via:&nbsp;Job profiles - Health and social careFor an informal discussion and more information please contact: Sabika Sabeen&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Sabika.Sabeen@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Sabika.Sabeen@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;- 07515 663033.Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Sponsorship:&nbsp;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 &amp; 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.





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Residential Childcare Workers

About the BoroughIn Sutton, there is much for us to be proud of both as a council and as a borough. This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ.&nbsp;Looking ahead, there are plans for the delivery of new homes and new schools and the London Cancer Hub is being developed, while the Council is also seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment.All of this demonstrates a good track record and an authority that is ambitious and set to deliver more improvements for the borough. We've set out our vision for the future of Sutton in our corporate plan - Ambitious for Sutton. This strategic plan will shape the outcomes we achieve, the services we provide, and the impact we have on residents, to make Sutton a great place to live, work and raise a family.Situated in Zone 5, Sutton is less than 30 minutes by train from central London, and south and south west London are easily accessible by public transport. There are 10 train stations which serve key neighbourhoods within the borough providing direct connections to London Victoria, London Bridge, London Blackfriars and St Pancras International. Sutton also has direct rail connections with Epsom, Dorking, Guildford and Horsham, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and West Croydon for the London Overground. There’s also an extensive road network which provides close and easy access to the M25 and M23.About the Service and TeamLocality Teams offer a social work service to children and young people in the Borough who are living at home on plans under Section 17 or Section 47 of the Children Act 1989.&nbsp; This is achieved by working in partnership with relevant agencies, children and young people and their families. We provide a diverse and inclusive working environment that ensures manageable caseloads, regular supervision,&nbsp; daily management support and an abundance of learning and development opportunities for our Social Workers to grow and flourish. We have a creative and flexible approach to the working week which allows for both home and office working which promotes a work/life balanceIn addition:<ul><li>Sutton works with Kingston University and regional partners as part of the Developing Together Social Work Teaching Partnership (SWTP) to provide staff with a wide range of pre- and post-qualifying education opportunities to promote continuous learning and development.</li><li>Staff are given the opportunity to attend conferences, and workshops and have access to research and practice resources to support their ongoing professional development.</li><li>We encourage staff to support the practice education of Social Work students and those in the assessed and supported year in employment (ASYE).&nbsp;</li></ul>Sutton Council also has a number of staff network groups such as the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic +A Network, LGBTQ +A Network and Women’s +A Network to ensure staff have a voice to drive positive change in the organisation.About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateJoin Children Social Care as a Team Manager and receive a generous Welcome and Retention Bonus:<ul><li>£1000 paid in your first month salary</li><li>£1000 paid at the end of your 1st completed year in service</li><li>£2000 paid after your 2nd completed year in service</li><li>£3000 paid in your 3rd completed year in service and every completed year thereafter.</li></ul>Reporting to the Head of Service, we are looking for an experienced Team Manager to work in our Locality Teams. You will be responsible for the day to day running of a multidisciplinary team, providing direction and management oversight of Social Workers and supporting staff within Child Protection, Child in Need and Assessment and Referral services. Our objective is to ensure the children are at the centre of our recommendations and decision making.&nbsp; Your responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Managing a team of 4 Social Workers and 1 Specialist Support Worker, being responsible for case management decisions and compliance with practice standards, legal frameworks and policy.</li><li>Work across partners in the Borough including health, education, voluntary sector and others to create joint up plans to support young people</li><li>Ensuring that your staff and the team of staff in which you are based are equipped with the knowledge, skills and support to undertake their role.</li></ul>Team Managers work collaboratively and in partnership with other teams and organisations in health, education and legal services to ensure the best outcomes for the children and young people of the Borough. &nbsp;You will quality assure work through ensuring there are robust assessments, plans and outcomes for families and young peopleYour experience and leadership is key to providing the necessary case direction to all staff members (including partner agencies) within the team. You will play a pivotal role in supporting staff to adopt creative and innovative approaches while effectively managing your own time to meet tight deadlines and demonstrate measurable outcomes. If you are a dedicated and experienced social care professional looking to take on a challenging yet rewarding leadership role, we encourage you to apply.&nbsp;This position presents an excellent opportunity for experienced senior social workers/assistant managers and team managers who have demonstrated strong management and leadership capabilities, ideally within a local authority setting. As a subject matter expert in social care, you will be expected to possess an in-depth knowledge of current legislation, regulations, and guidance that's relevant to social work practice.Key competencies for the role include:<ul><li>Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Social Work, with a preference for candidates holding a Master's degree and registration with Social Work England.</li><li>Extensive post-qualification practice experience, combined with strong leadership and managerial skills to effectively manage and motivate a multidisciplinary team of social care professionals..</li><li>Significant knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Children's Act 1989 and Working Together Guidance 2023</li><li>Proven ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders and community partners to achieve shared objectives</li></ul>If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of the children and families in our community, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we look forward to receiving your application.&nbsp;For more information about the role and/or an informal conversation, view the Role Profile, contact Shelley Leo Service Manager on name on <a href="mailto:shelley.leo@sutton.gov.uk" target="_blank">shelley.leo@sutton.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; or the Recruitment Team on <a href="mailto:recruitment@sutton.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@sutton.gov.uk</a>Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:<ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li><li>General Council Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li><li>Public Health Service Localised Flexi-time Scheme - accrual of up to 5 days per year&nbsp;</li><li>Three volunteering days per year in Sutton</li><li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li><li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Car parking scheme</li><li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Zip car scheme</li><li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li><li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li><li>Subsidised gym membership</li></ul>Application ProcessPlease apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application.To support our diversity agenda and reduce the risk of bias in our recruitment activities, our short listing process completely anonymises personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc. Our hiring managers review and short list applications based on the information provided as part of your application as to how well you meet the requirements and criteria for the role, as outlined in the job profile.The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.Additional InformationWe pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">here.</a> We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a>&nbsp;for right to work guidance.#LI-SR1





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