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An Excellent opportunity… &nbsp;
Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here. &nbsp;
The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us. &nbsp;
The Post
The commissioning, contracting and market management, Residential and Nursing team work with a number of care homes across different user groups.&nbsp;
We are looking for a Market Oversight Manager to join us in the team.&nbsp;You are required to have good knowledge and experience of working with adults within care homes, collaborative commissioning and working with potential providers to consider innovative ways that services can be delivered.&nbsp;Understanding the Definition of Market Shaping, Commissioning&nbsp;Procurement and Contracting.
The role will require you to engage with stakeholders that reflect the range and diversity of communities and the range of needs experienced by people in its area.
You will work with partners to design, implement and manage projects that will improve the range of services available whilst ensuring that services developed, commissioned or procured are cost effective, efficient and designed to deliver good outcomes.
You will join a busy large, lively and dynamic team so the ability to work as part of a team and support other colleagues is required. The team has a varied function overall and the ability to think differently, creatively and have a “can do” attitude to work is desirable
The Person
You will be educated to degree level and have thorough knowledge of the principles of, and cycle of commissioning.
You are required to have an excellent understanding of project management methodologies and the ability to apply them effectively and a sound understanding of the policy and operating environment of health, social care, and regulated services.
As the role involves line management of staff so you will be required to have significant supervisory/line management experience and be a good communicator and&nbsp;information gatherer. You will also need excellent report writing skills and thorough understanding of the current legislative guidance.
We are looking for someone to join us who is a good communicator with a can-do attitude who wants to gain different experiences and knowledge in commissioning and working with care homes.
Closing date: 29 June 2025 (23:59)

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Additional Information&nbsp;

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.


Brent 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.

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. &nbsp;
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. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas and your data protection rights, can be found&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank">here</a>. &nbsp;
Brent has a positive approach to flexible working. &nbsp;
As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including “non-visible” disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@brent.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@brent.gov.uk</a>

Brent Council

This is Brent

Market Oversight Manager

Job Title: Customer Coordinator Starting Salary: £26,835 progressing to £30,060 per annum – pay award pending Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Stevenage Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Adult Care Services<h4>About the team</h4>We have a great opportunity for Customer Coordinators to join our Connected Lives Gateway Service for both Older People and Adults with Disabilities. This service aims to prevent, reduce and delay need by ensuring people access a wide range of information/advice, intervention, and support at the right time and in the most uncomplicated way possible.The Gateway Connections team is a hybrid office/home working telephone and virtual contact team all about working preventatively with adults who need information, advice, and support to stay independent in their own homes for longer. The multi-disciplinary team works with Social Workers and Occupational Therapists and other professionals to achieve the best outcomes for people of Hertfordshire.Applying HCC’s Connected Lives assessment framework, Gateway Connections work with citizens focusing on what the person wants to achieve – their outcomes. 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.We work collaboratively with our operational links in the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise preventative strategy, Herts Help, and social prescribing. Relationships will also be developed with Hertfordshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) Single Point of Access, the Frailty single point of contact, &amp; Health partners.<h4>About the role</h4>You will promote and support a strength-based approach to all interventions to maximise independence, health, and well-being by offering opportunities to prevent, delay or reduce the need for Adult Social Care. This will require you to apply your creativity working with residents to ensure their safety and continued independence. Your knowledge of local services to support people to access appropriate community resources is also crucial as will working alongside our visiting CCOs, Social Workers and Occupational therapists.You will work successfully with partners and many other agencies for the benefit of citizens.We have excellent training opportunities to support your continuing professional development, and a comprehensive benefits package offered through Herts Rewards.We are a flexible team that promotes HCCs Ways of Working protocols.<h4>About you</h4>Essential<ul><li>Previous experience in a Social Care setting</li><li>Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team</li><li>Previous experience communicating with vulnerable adults</li><li>Previous experience in customer services involving vulnerable adults</li><li>Empathic and patient when dealing with vulnerable adults</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Knowledge of Social Care legislation such as Care Act 2014 and 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 Health and Social Care Services, level HSC7 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:hayley.clancy@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">hayley.clancy@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: TBCBenefits 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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Customer Coordinator

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We are St Helens Borough Council
Located in the heart of the Northwest close to Liverpool, Manchester and Lancashire, St Helens is a modernising Council which is passionate and ambitious for the children and families we support, our communities and our workforce. As part of our transformation journey, we continue to build on our progress and put children firmly at the centre of our care. We can only do this because of our highly valued, skilled, and supported workforce.
Working together, our workplace vision and values guide our organisation, and the contribution of our workforce is key to our culture journey. Employees with us receive a wide range of benefits including well-being in work, financial benefits, ways of working and learning and development support.
Making A Difference as a Clerical Officer within Children’s Social Care St. Helens Council is looking for a highly motivated and organised person to join the busy Business Support Team.
Your main role will be to provide clerical support to the Children We Look After, Duty and Family Help and Protection teams within Children's Social Care.
As part of your job you will be responsible for providing excellent customer service either by telephone or via email.
Responding to enquiries and ensuring records are kept up to date.
You must have the ability to work within allocated timescales and will be expected to provide office cover within the team along with other colleagues. You must also have a proven ability to work under pressure in a team environment, possessing ability to use your own initiative.
Working Hours will be 29.6 hours across the week.
This is will be a fixed term contract for 12 months.
Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications and encourage you to apply early, to avoid disappointment.


St Helens Council is a Disability Confident Leader. This means that the Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within the interview/selection process. Equality &amp; Diversity St Helens Borough Council respects and values the individuality that every employee brings. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation. Further information about Equality &amp; Diversity at St Helens Borough Council can be found here <a href="https://www.sthelens.gov.uk/equality" target="_blank">https://www.sthelens.gov.uk/equality</a>
 St Helens Borough Council is a Disability Confident Leader. Disability Confident Leader lead the way in helping to take action that changes attitudes, behaviours, and cultures for the better.

Clerical Officer - fixed term for 12 months

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Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)? As a SEND Short Breaks Personal Assistant (PA), you'll help create fun, inclusive, and enriching experiences for children aged 4–25 during the summer holidays.
If so, we want to hear from you!
We are recruiting&nbsp;15&nbsp;SEND Short Breaks Personal Assistants (PAs) to work over the summer holidays (Six weeks - Fixed term 28th July to 5th September 2025)
Working Hours &amp; Flexibility:&nbsp;Flexible working patterns available - applicants can identify their own hours based on availability.
SEND Short Breaks Personal Assistants (PAs) will support children and young people (aged 4–25) with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) across various SEND Short Breaks activity providers. PA's will also help children build confidence, develop life skills, and enjoy meaningful social experiences at organised activity sessions.
SEND Short Breaks PA's will also support children in their own homes. PA's will plan and deliver fun, engaging, inclusive activities that promote social interaction, communication, and personal development.&nbsp;
Shortlisting and interviews happen on a frequent basis, please submit applications as soon as possible. This advert may be withdrawn before the closing date of 29 June 2025 if the vacancies are filled and headcount complete.
For an informal discussion, please contact Katie Rowe - SEND &amp; AP Commissioner <a href="mailto:Katie.Rowe@Brighton-Hove.gov.uk" target="_blank">Katie.Rowe@Brighton-Hove.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;
<h2>About the role</h2>About the Role:&nbsp;As a SEND Short Breaks PA, you’ll play a vital role in supporting children with complex SEND needs to access Short Breaks activities, both at organised activity sessions, and in-home support. You’ll help children build confidence, develop life skills, and enjoy meaningful social experiences, while giving parent carers valuable respite.Key Responsibilities<ul>
<li>Provide 1:1 or 2:1 support to children and young people during SEND Short Breaks holiday activity sessions.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Provide 1:1 or 2:1 in-home support for children and young people with SEND. Plan and deliver fun, engaging, inclusive activities that promote social interaction, communication, and personal development.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Ensure the safety and wellbeing of children at all times, following safeguarding and health &amp; safety policies.</li>
<li>Build positive relationships with families and contribute to a supportive, inclusive environment.</li>
<li>Work collaboratively with the Short Breaks activity teams, participate in team discussions and debriefs after each activity session.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>What We’re Looking For<ul>
<li>Experience supporting children or young people with SEND</li>
<li>A caring, patient, and enthusiastic approach. &nbsp;</li>
<li>Strong communication and teamwork skills.</li>
<li>Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.]</li>
<li>Strong communication, teamwork, and organisational skills.</li>
</ul>Why Join Us?<ul>
<li>Make a real impact in the lives of children and families. &nbsp;</li>
<li>Gain valuable experience in SEND support and inclusive practice. &nbsp;</li>
<li>Be part of a dedicated and supportive team. &nbsp;</li>
<li>Flexible working across various locations in Brighton &amp; Hove.</li>
</ul>Job Location:&nbsp;Various locations across Brighton &amp; Hove, including community venues, schools, and family homes. The role involves travel between different activity sites and home-based support, depending on the needs of the child or young person.Working Hours &amp; Flexibility:&nbsp;Flexible working patterns available - applicants can identify their own hours based on availability.<ul>
<li>Opportunities for both part-time and full-time work throughout the school holidays.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Ideal for individuals seeking seasonal, adaptable roles that fit around other commitments.</li>
</ul>Please read our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/how-apply-job-council" target="_blank">Apply for a job at the council</a> pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you’ve submitted your application and at interview.As part of your application, you will need to upload your CV and answers to some shortlisting questions. Your answers to the shortlisting questions are the most important part of your application as it will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/cv-guidance" target="_blank">CV guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> and &nbsp;and (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/shortlisting-questions-guidance" target="_blank">Shortlisting guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.<h2>Additional information</h2>
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours&nbsp;or term-time only.
This role will be based across the city in flexible locations. Examples of these include community centres and primary schools across Brighton &amp; Hove.&nbsp;
For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us" target="_blank">Why work for us&nbsp;</a>
<h2>Company information</h2>Encouraging a diverse workforceOur city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton &amp; Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans.Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/fair-and-inclusive" target="_blank">fair and inclusive</a> actions, our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/becoming-anti-racist-city" target="_blank">anti-racism strategy</a> and the work we are doing to <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us/how-we-create-fair-and-inclusive-workplace" target="_blank">encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk).</a>Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Brighton & Hove City Council

SEND Short Breaks Personal Assistant (PA)

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Team Manager – Children with Disabilities Team (Starting Well) London Borough of Havering Contract: Permanent Grade 10- £57,663 - £61,980&nbsp;per annum with an additional annual Market Supplement (MS) of £4,000 subject to final confirmation.&nbsp; 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&nbsp; 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 Children with Disabilities.&nbsp; If successful you will be: <ul>
<li>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.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>Effectively manage budgets and ensure services are cost effective.</li> <li>Produce reports and attend meetings/forums as required. &nbsp;</li> </ul> Please see Job Profile Here We promote a&nbsp;hybrid model&nbsp;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&nbsp;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 <a href="mailto:reshma.bessesar@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">reshma.bessesar@havering.gov.uk</a> This advert will close at 23:59 on the 29th June 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.&nbsp; 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.

London Borough of Havering

Team Manager Childrens with Disabilites Team (Starting Well)

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We are St Helens Borough Council
Located in the heart of the Northwest close to Liverpool, Manchester and Lancashire, St Helens is a modernising Council which is passionate and ambitious for the children and families we support, our communities and our workforce. As part of our transformation journey, we continue to build on our progress and put children firmly at the centre of our care. We can only do this because of our highly valued, skilled, and supported workforce.
Are you passionate about supporting families? Do you believe in the power of early intervention and positive relationships? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
We’re looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and skilled Early Help Programmes Worker to join our friendly team. You’ll play a key role in delivering evidence-based parenting programmes and domestic abuse support programmes, helping families build stronger, safer, and more connected relationships.
This role also supports the Reducing Parental Conflict initiative, funded by the government, which focuses on helping parents/carers communicate better and reduce the impact of conflict on children.
<h3>What You’ll Be Doing:</h3>
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<li>Delivering group and one-to-one parenting programmes that empower and support families.</li>
<li>Facilitating domestic abuse awareness and recovery programmes with empathy and care.</li>
<li>Working closely with Early Help, Children Social Care colleagues and partners to identify families who would benefit from support.</li>
<li>Promoting healthy relationships and reducing parental conflict through structured interventions.</li>
<li>Keeping clear records and contributing to positive outcomes for children and families.</li>
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<h3>What We’re Looking For:</h3>
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<li>Experience working with children, families, or vulnerable adults.</li>
<li>Confidence in delivering group-based programmes.</li>
<li>A good understanding of the challenges families face, especially around parenting and domestic abuse.</li>
<li>A team player with a big heart and a calm, can-do attitude.</li>
<li>Someone who’s organised, reflective, and always learning.</li>
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Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications and encourage you to apply early, to avoid disappointment.
This post is subject Enhanced DBS Disclosure. 


St Helens Council is a Disability Confident Leader. This means that the Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within the interview/selection process. Equality &amp; Diversity St Helens Borough Council respects and values the individuality that every employee brings. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation.
 St Helens Borough Council is a Disability Confident Leader. Disability Confident Leader lead the way in helping to take action that changes attitudes, behaviours, and cultures for the better.

Early Help Worker - Programmes

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Please apply via the link provided: Link -&gt; <a href="https://www.gatenbysanderson.com/job/GSe123950/Head-of-Service---Childrens-Social-Care-four-roles/" target="_blank">Job - GatenbySanderson</a>



Head of Service - Children’s Social Care x4 - salary: £85,125&nbsp;
Happy. Heard. Healthy. Achieving.&nbsp;&nbsp;
At Sefton Council, we are on a bold and ambitious journey to transform outcomes for our children and young people. We’ve already made significant progress through a number of initiatives, including our newly restructured front door, approach to reunification of families, and our systemic and trauma-informed practice models. With transformative reforms also on the horizon, the future of social care is being redefined and we are leading the way, ready to embrace the change and shape what comes next.&nbsp;
We hold a firm commitment to sustainable, long-term improvement. That means working closely with our partners across health, education, the voluntary sector, and the wider community. Together, we are creating the right conditions for vulnerable children and young people to thrive and live well. To support this, we are remodelling our teams, creating new leadership roles, and increasing strategic capacity at every level.&nbsp;
As Head of Service, you will bring strategic insight, operational expertise, and a relentless focus on impact, leading a designated service area with clarity and purpose. As a key member of our senior leadership team, you will shape and implement policy, drive performance, and ensure our services are inspection-ready and continuously improving. You’ll work closely with partners, boards, and frontline teams to embed a culture of accountability, innovation, and excellence, using data and insight to inform decisions and deliver meaningful change.&nbsp;&nbsp;
We are therefore looking for passionate, values-driven, experienced social care leaders who want to genuinely create and embed a culture of ownership and accountability that drives service improvements. In return, you will play a key role in working across the full organisation to shape the future of children’s services here in Sefton, driving forward our improvement journey, and ensuring that our children and families receive the support they need; when they need it.&nbsp;
We care deeply about our children and young people, and care just as much about our people. Our teams feel valued, supported, and inspired. We are building a culture where staff are empowered to do their best work, where professional development is a priority, and where everyone feels proud to be part of the journey.&nbsp;&nbsp;
If you are a dynamic, collaborative leader with a strong track record in children’s social care, we want to hear from you. These are enviable leadership opportunities to join an authority with energy, ambition, that is absolutely committed to placing children and young people at the heart of all they do.&nbsp;
For further information click Apply or speak to our executive search partners GatenbySanderson: Rebecca Hopkin (07827 098173), Louise Bickley (07586 715 788) or Alfred Leigh (07881 824 205)&nbsp;
Closing Date: Wednesday 9th July (midnight)&nbsp;

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

Head of Service - Children’s Social Care

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​Knowsley Council is an award winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024. Come join us and be part of our success.&nbsp;
Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable adults in our community? Do you have the skills and experience to deliver high-quality social care services, working flexibly supporting people to develop and maintain their independence, to promote their wellbeing, and achieve great outcomes? If so, you might be the perfect candidate for this role.
As a Health and Social Care Worker, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support adults across Knowsley. Its focus is provision for people with complex needs including learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs and physical disabilities. The service is delivered in a range of settings including supported living, respite and day services.
This varied and rewarding role will involve providing person centred and bespoke care and support, assisting people to engage in opportunities that are meaningful to them, and this includes providing dignified personal care.
You will be required to work flexibly across any of the Adult Provider Services throughout the borough, and the role can involve any of the following: shift work, waking nights, weekends and bank holidays. In some parts of the service, you will be required to lone work.
You will join a friendly team where training and ongoing support is provided.
The post is subject to enhanced hours and sleep in payments. An enhanced DBS check will also be undertaken.
We promote applications from all sections of the community, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.
At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact&nbsp;Operations Manager Lisa Daley at <a href="mailto:lisa.daley@knowsley.gov.uk" target="_blank">lisa.daley@knowsley.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; / 07824 372293 or&nbsp;Operations Manager Robby Parry at <a href="mailto:robby.parry@knowsley.gov.uk" target="_blank">robby.parry@knowsley.gov.uk</a> / 07717 301323
Previous applicants need not apply
If you are interested in this vacancy, please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification.
Please note if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted

Knowsley Council

Health and Social Care Worker (Adult Provider Services)

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Do you see yourself leading a dynamic hospital discharge team?Can you use your experience to support critical decisions and inspire others?Does making an impact beyond the typical 9-to-5 inspire you?If yes, we have the perfect role for you!Our Hospital Discharge Transfers of Care Unit is looking for a passionate and dedicated Weekend Deputy Team Manager to join our team and help make a difference today!About the Role:As a Weekend Deputy Team Manager, you'll play a vital role in leading our hospital discharge service during the weekend period, working Tuesday to Saturday (36 hours).You'll:<ul>
<li>Provide day-to-day operational leadership across the team, including oversight of triage, case allocation, and assessment approvals.</li>
<li>Offer expert advice on complex discharges, safeguarding concerns, and mental capacity assessments.</li>
<li>Act as the lead manager for weekend discharges from Kings and St Thomas Hospitals.</li>
<li>Manage step-down placements into extra care schemes, ensuring efficient referral and placement processes.</li>
<li>Supervise and support social workers and assistant practitioners, promoting reflective practice and continuous professional development.</li>
</ul>This is a key leadership post where your decisions and support will directly impact timely and safe discharges for Southwark residents.About You:We're looking for a confident, experienced social care professional with the following:<ul>
<li>Qualified Social Worker status and registration with Social Work England.</li>
<li>Strong working knowledge of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and Continuing Healthcare.</li>
<li>Experience leading multi-disciplinary meetings, safeguarding cases, and professional supervision.</li>
<li>A proactive and calm leadership style with the ability to make decisions under pressure.</li>
<li>Desirable (but not essential): Experience as a Practice Educator or working with ASYE staff.</li>
</ul>About the Team:Our Hospital Discharge Transfers of Care Unit plays a critical role in ensuring seamless transitions from hospital to home or care settings. We manage complex discharges and safeguarding matters with a resident-first approach. The weekend team is a vital extension of our weekday service-committed, resilient, and focused on delivering high-quality care when it matters most.You'll be joining a supportive and collaborative team where your leadership can shine, and where residents remain at the heart of everything we do.For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification located at the bottom of the advert.Contact Information:For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Nasreen Fisaha at .Additional Information:<ul>
<li>This is a 36-hour role, covering Tuesday to Saturday.</li>
<li>The post attracts time-and-a-half pay for weekend work completed.</li>
<li>This is a qualified social worker role, and leadership experience in adult social care is essential.</li>
</ul>Be part of something meaningful-apply now and lead with purpose in one of London's most diverse and committed adult social care teams.This post requires a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) DBS check at Enhanced level.Benefits and more information:In your role, we want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our <a href="https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/" target="_blank">Staff Benefits</a> page.Recruitment timetableRecruitment Timeline:Advert close date: 10th July 2025Interview date/s: w/c 28th July 2025 The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.Guaranteed Interview Scheme:As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul>
<li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li>
<li>Are currently in care, or have previously been in care</li>
<li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li>
</ul>We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our <a href="https://www.southwark.gov.uk/engagement-and-consultations/southwark-stands-together" target="_blank">Southwark Stands Together programme</a>. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.

Southwark Council

Deputy Team Manager - Transfer of Care Weekend Team

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We have a unique opportunity to join our dynamic team supporting the Bracknell Forest Safeguarding Board. This is a permanent, part-time opportunity for 22.5 hours per week.&nbsp;
At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependent on the needs of the service.
<h3>About you…</h3>
You will provide business and project support to help organisations work together to safeguard children and adults. You will be an enthusiastic, organised, proactive and detailed orientated person who can work independently. A high standard of computer literacy and data management is essential, along with a clear understanding of confidentiality.
<h3>About the team…</h3>
We are a small, friendly and experienced team co-ordinating Bracknell Forest’s multi agency safeguarding arrangements. We work closely with a wide range of organisations to ensure adults and children are protected. Our goal is to ensure all residents of Bracknell Forest have safe and fulfilling lives. We support each other, embrace learning and take pride in making a difference as we address new safeguarding developments and challenges and benefiting from the variety of work.
<h3>Key responsibilities…</h3>
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<li>Manage multi-agency safeguarding reviews and audits for adults and children, supporting the production of reports.</li>
<li>Coordinate strategic projects, forums, workshops and learning events.</li>
<li>Analyse safeguarding data and trends, ensuring data quality and security.</li>
<li>Provide business support to the Safeguarding Board and its subgroups.</li>
<li>Lead communications with partners and the public, including social media and website updates.</li>
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<h3>Our benefits…&nbsp;</h3>
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<li>28 days* annual leave increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>
<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>
<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li>
<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>
<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>
<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>
<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.&nbsp;</li>
<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>
<li>Staff dental and health plans.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Supermarket discount.&nbsp;</li>
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*(pro rata for part time)
<h3>Our values</h3>
At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us.&nbsp;Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities.&nbsp;We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.&nbsp;
<h3>Reasonable adjustments</h3>
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href="mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;We will work with you to support you throughout the process.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<h3>Interview date&nbsp;</h3>
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 9th July 2025
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.
We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
<h3>Want to ask us a question?&nbsp;</h3>
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:&nbsp;
Dave Phillips -&nbsp;Safeguarding Board Manager
Tel: 07879 115265
At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambitious and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for&nbsp;more details.
Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure &amp; Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. 
Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.
No agencies please.&nbsp;

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