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We are looking for an enthusiastic, passionate, and friendly individual to join our team at the Community and Wellbeing Centre, Epsom. You will lead on being creative with activities in our Centre along with supporting our members’ wellbeing.
The focus of this role is to support and understand members’ needs, whilst planning and building on the activities at the Centre, supporting the Centre Coordinators.
The ideal candidate will need to understand the needs relating to older people and have a background in a care environment, you will need be organised, able to work independently and manage your time well to ensure you are able to meet the needs of the members.&nbsp; You will need to have excellent verbal communication and people skills. Have a drive, passion, and a flair for being creative.
You will be expected to deliver a person-centred approach to our members which includes delivering activities and supporting members’ wellbeing. You will be core to the daily delivery of our services to our members.
At Epsom &amp; Ewell, we aspire to deliver high quality services to our residents. We might be small, but we have big plans to serve our population of 80,000 residents.
If you would like to make a positive impact within our Community and Wellbeing Centre and to be part of a professional and committed team then this role may be for you. &nbsp;Your contribution will help maintain the high standards of service our community relies on, making a real difference to people’s lives every day.
We look forward to receiving your application. For further details please contact Katie Charman on 01372 720563
Closing date:&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;25 January 2026
Interviews/ assessments:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; w/c 02 February 2026

Wellbeing Daycare Assistant

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<a href="https://youtu.be/Qkot3MLgW0M" target="_blank">Learn more - here</a>Our Reablement Support Officers work with a number of people in the community each day. You’ll travel to the people’s homes to support them with regaining skills and confidence to enable them to become more independent, actively promoting their choice and dignity.&nbsp;It’s an incredibly rewarding role, every day and every visit are different! You’ll work with autonomy and independence but within a close-knit team, and you’ll have regular support from the Reablement Team Manager.You’ll also work closely with other our health partners such as the intermediate care team.A full driving license and access to your own vehicle is required. Shift Pattern:&nbsp;Cycle: 4 days on, followed by 4 days offShift Breakdown (per 4-day block):&nbsp;2 Morning Shifts : 07:00 – 11:302 Evening Shifts : 18:00 – 22:30Total Weekly Hours: 16At £14.88 -£15.68 per hour, depending on experience. &nbsp;Your office base will be Chedworth Close in Ecton Brook, Northampton. We pay for whole shifts (not just individual visits) and pay up too 45p per mile.Our benefits You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:<ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28&nbsp;days annual leave per year, 29&nbsp;days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li><li>We pay for whole shifts (not just individual visits) and pay at&nbsp;45p per mile.</li><li>Cycle to work scheme.&nbsp;</li><li>Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li><li>Car Lease scheme.</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li><li>Ongoing training and development opportunities.</li><li>A variety of flexible working options&nbsp;</li><li>Our West Ways of Working&nbsp;– We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.</li><li>Making a difference - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.</li></ul>What will you be doing? Day to day, you’ll see multiple individuals in their own homes, you’ll sometimes visit with a colleague but mostly you’ll work on your own.&nbsp;You’ll then visit them regularly to monitor progress and support them with day-to-day activities which could include personal care, meal preparation, mobility and accessing the community with the aim of enabling them to regain their independence. &nbsp;Managing Reablement journeys, from initial assessment through to discharge. Meeting people after referral to assess their needs and support each individual to and support in the planning of their Reablement goals. Signposting them to other agencies where appropriate, for example Assistive Technology, Age UK, Northamptonshire Carers etc.About you You’ll be confident working independently and have the ability to handle unexpected situations or challenges, being able to identify the source of a problem and find an effective solution.Experience within a health or social care setting, and either currently have, or be willing to work towards, NVQ level 2 in Health &amp; Social Care or equivalent.A full driving license and access to your own vehicle is required, as you will travel countywide within Northamptonshire.&nbsp;We will offer a comprehensive induction to the successful candidate.This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, at our cost. West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Apply now!As we may close this vacancy early, if we receive sufficient applications for this role before the expiry date.&nbsp;Unfortunately, this role does not meet the legal requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. We cannot accept individuals on full-time sponsorship who are seeking this as a second job or as their main job, as care is no longer classified as a Skilled Worker occupation.For a further discussion or information about this role, please email: <a href="mailto:reablementwestadmin.ncc@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">reablementwestadmin.ncc@westnorthants.gov.uk</a>About us At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.&nbsp;We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

Reablement Support Officer, Part time

<h4>Job summary</h4>We are seeking a dedicated individual to provide effective support to a member of our Casework Team who is deaf. The team member’s role involves reviewing cases and investigating suspected miscarriages of justice. This includes examining material from the police, prosecution, courts and defence, as well as records from prisons, the NHS and local authorities. They may also interview applicants and witnesses or instruct experts in a range of forensic and scientific disciplines.Your role will be to provide high-quality notetaking support to enable them to carry out their responsibilities effectively. This will include supporting them during key meetings and training sessions, transcribing audio material such as body-worn camera footage, and being present during some calls. When not providing direct support, you will assist our Casework Administration team with non-urgent administrative tasks. This may include preparing case documents, updating manuals and procedures, dealing with correspondence, and other routine clerical tasks. It is essential that your working hours align with those of the individual you will be supporting; therefore, this position is offered as a full-time role only. While we offer flexible working arrangements, the successful candidate will agree a suitable working pattern directly with the person they are supporting to ensure their needs are met.This role is offered on a fixed-term basis, as the team member you will be supporting is currently on a contract until 22 September 2026. Should their position become permanent, we will review the Support Worker contract at that time. The successful candidate will be registered or accredited with the National Registers of Communication Professionals working with Deaf and Deafblind People (NRCPD) as a Note Taker and have experience of supporting D/deaf individual/s with professional or educational notetaking. The CCRC is committed to equality and to being an inclusive organisation. ​Wellbeing, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our culture, and we provide an environment where everyone is heard, valued and respected. We welcome people who will bring diversity of thought and provide constructive challenge. <h4>Job description</h4>Role PurposeTo provide professional notetaking support for an employee who is deaf. Their role is to review cases and investigate suspected miscarriages of justice.This role may therefore provide support during informal or professional meetings, during phone conversations with external parties such as applicants or their legal representatives, and when reviewing audio material such as body-worn camera footage. The priority for this role is to provide support for the nominated employee, which may be up to 20 hours per week but will vary in line with the specific workload for the employee. During periods where support is not required, the postholder will also assist with routine administrative tasks that are non-urgent within the wider team.Key Responsibilities &amp; TasksSpecialist Note-Taking Support<ul><li>Provide accurate and clear notes during internal and external meetings, primarily online however there may be occasional need to attend in-person meetings with the employee. This may include a requirement to travel nationally within the UK.</li><li>Support the employee by joining telephone calls with a variety of parties, to take notes and provide a written summary of the discussion as appropriate.</li><li>Transcribe or summarise audio material (e.g. from body-worn camera footage or voice recordings), ensuring accuracy and clarity.</li><li>Adapt note-taking style to suit the context and preferences of the employee.</li><li>Ensure all notes are delivered promptly, clearly formatted, and securely stored in line with confidentiality requirements.</li></ul>Communication Support<ul><li>Work closely with the employee to understand their access needs and adapt support as needed.</li><li>Liaise with internal and external colleagues to coordinate note-taking provision for scheduled meetings or calls.</li><li>Maintain professional and confidential standards of practice at all times in accordance with NRCPD guidelines</li></ul>Administrative Support<ul><li> Assist the administrative team with non-urgent tasks during periods when note-taking is not required. Tasks may include:<ul><li>Inputting case-related details into the Commission’s case management system and maintaining up-to-date case records and other databases</li><li>Working with colleagues to maintain the administration manuals, updating where necessary and incorporating any policy or procedure amendments</li><li>Preparation of case documents for scanning and profiling of scanned documents</li><li>Responding to correspondence from potential applicants</li><li>Filing and document management</li><li>Drafting routine correspondence</li><li>General clerical support</li></ul></li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4>Essential Criteria:<ul><li>Lead: Experience of supporting D/deaf individual/s with professional or educational notetaking.</li><li>Lead: Registered or accredited with the National Registers of Communication Professionals working with Deaf and Deafblind People (NRCPD) as a Note Taker. </li><li>Experience of using various MS Office software (Word, Teams, Outlook, Excel) with high competence.</li><li>Excellent written English, with strong grammar, spelling, and summarisation skills.</li><li>High standard of accuracy and attention to detail. </li><li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills.</li><li>Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately and in line with data protection regulations.</li><li>Flexible, adaptable, and able to manage workload in response to changing demands. </li></ul>Desirable Criteria:<ul><li>Experience transcribing or summarising audio from recordings such as body-worn cameras.</li><li>Administrative experience in an office environment.</li><li>Familiarity with accessibility and inclusion best practices in the workplace.</li></ul><h4>Memberships</h4>Registered or accredited with the National Registers of Communication Professionals working with Deaf and Deafblind People (NRCPD) as a Note Taker.<h4>Behaviours</h4>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:<ul><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Working Together</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £29,303, Criminal Cases Review Commission contributes £8,489 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a>We offer a wide range of benefits, including flexible working options. You can also look forward to:<ul><li>A Civil Service pension - this will see us making a significant contribution to your pension fund</li><li>29 days' annual leave allowance (pro rata), in addition to eight statutory bank holidays and special leave allowance for your birthday</li><li>Generous paid maternity, paternity and shared parental leave (SPL) which is in excess of the statutory minimum</li><li>We have flexible working patterns, including access to a flexi time system which means you can build up to two additional days off per month</li><li>Remote working (anywhere in the UK) - we will supply a laptop and any equipment you don't already have so you can work from home comfortably and safely</li><li>Reimbursement for work related travel, subsistence, and expenses</li><li>3 paid volunteering days per year</li><li>Access to retail discounts and a cashback site</li><li>Occupational Health Services and an Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Free eye tests and a contribution towards lenses or spectacles for VDU users</li></ul>To find out more and apply, please visit our website.<h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience.Selection process timeline:Applications should be submitted no later than 23:55 on the 26 January 2026.When you complete your online application, you will be asked to provide:Step One: Application formDetails of your employment history, qualifications, any professional memberships, availability and our equal opportunities monitoring questions. You will also be asked some questions about our essential requirements for the role.After submitting your application form, if you meet the essential requirements for the role, you will then be asked for the following:Step Two: Criteria questionsYou will receive an email with a link to provide us with evidence of how you meet the criteria listed within the Person Specification. It is essential that you give evidence, using examples, of proven experience/ competencies when addressing these criteria. You will need to submit your responses to the criteria questions before the closing date of the vacancy. Please note that if you have not met the essential requirements for the role within your application form, you will not be asked the criteria questions. Applications must be submitted via our recruitment portal. CVs will not be accepted.ShortlistingThe panel will shortlist against the essential criteria for this role. Shortlisting is expected to be completed by 2 February 2026 and all shortlisted candidates will be advised of the outcome shortly afterwards.AssessmentCandidates who are shortlisted will be invited to undertake a note-taking exercise during the week commencing 11 February 2026. This will be a timed exercise, where candidates will be provided with a video recording of a short meeting and asked to provide notes on the meeting. Instructions will be provided to shortlisted candidates only. This exercise will be assessed by the panel and scored. Depending on the number of candidates who are invited to undertake this task, you may need to pass this exercise to be invited for final interview. This will be confirmed if you are invited to undertake the task. Final panel interviews will be held on 19 and 20 February 2026 via Microsoft Teams. Offer Our aim is to inform successful candidates by week commencing 23 February 2026.Please note, the above dates are subject to change. It may not be possible to accommodate alternative requests for assessment and interviews. Please refer to candidate pack for the indicative timeline.As part of our application process, you will be prompted to provide details of any reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process that you need. If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments before applying, please contact the HR team in the first instance. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">counter-terrorist check (opens in a new window)</a>. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4>This job is broadly open to the following groups:<ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : CCRC HR Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:hr@ccrc.gov.uk" target="_blank">hr@ccrc.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:hr@ccrc.gov.uk" target="_blank">hr@ccrc.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4><a href="https://careers.ccrc.gov.uk/home" target="_blank">https://careers.ccrc.gov.uk/home</a><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzY3ODEmdmVyaWZ5PTk1MmY2YWFkNTcwMzM2YjBkZjVlOGI3MjEwYmQyODVm" target="_blank">Candidate Information Pack - Support Worker Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 1136kB)

Criminal Cases Review Commission

Support Worker - Deaf Support

Direct Payment Support Worker – Make Every Day CountAre you someone who’s kind, resilient, and full of positive energy? Do you love helping people live independently, confidently, and with dignity? If you’re nodding along, this could be the perfect role for you. We’re looking for a Direct Payment Support Worker to join our team, supporting some of the most vulnerable people in our communities, including those who are socially excluded, disabled, unwell, or homeless. You’ll be part of a service that’s all about inclusion, wellbeing, and independence.What your day might look like:<ul><li>Start by offering practical and emotional support to help customers achieve their goals.</li><li>Deliver person-centred housing-related support tailored to individual needs.</li><li>Help promote social activities that bring joy and connection.</li><li>Keep care and support plans up to date and work closely with your manager to ensure everything runs smoothly.</li><li>Be a safeguarding champion—spotting concerns and acting quickly.</li><li>Liaise with landlords and housing teams to keep homes safe and well-maintained.</li><li>Advocate for customers and help them build strong relationships with family, friends, and professionals.</li></ul>What makes this role special:You’ll be the person who helps someone feel safe, heard, and supported. Whether it’s navigating a tough moment or celebrating a small win, your presence will make a real difference. You’ll work closely with a passionate team and have the chance to shape services based on what customers truly need.Could it be you? We’re looking for someone who:<ul><li>Is committed to excellent customer service</li><li>Is passionate about helping people live independently and happily</li><li>Has empathy, kindness, and respect for every individual</li><li>Has a great sense of humour and a resilient, can-do attitude</li><li>Understands safeguarding, equality, and health &amp; safety</li><li>Has recent experience supporting vulnerable people in the community or supported living</li></ul>Your skills:<ul><li>Communicates clearly and confidently in writing and speech</li><li>Delivers great customer care with warmth and professionalism</li><li>Works flexibly including evenings and weekends when needed</li><li>Is a team player who builds strong relationships</li><li>Manages time well and meets deadlines</li><li>Has solid IT skills and attention to detail</li><li>Is approachable, proactive, and ready to help</li><li>Is happy to undergo a DBS check</li></ul>What you’ll get in return:<ul><li>30 days’ annual holiday, plus bank holidays (Pro Rata)</li><li>2 paid volunteering days each year</li><li>Flexible benefits scheme including healthcare, dental, tech, vouchers, and more</li><li>Life assurance at 4x your salary</li><li>Up to 10% pension contribution</li><li>Family-friendly policies</li><li>Access to professional development and apprenticeship programmes</li></ul>Please note: Peabody does not offer sponsorship for this role.Interviews will be held no later than the 30th January at our Pitsea location.If you have any questions, feel free to contact Charlene Moore, Talent Specialist at <a href="mailto:charlene.moore@peabody.org.uk" target="_blank">charlene.moore@peabody.org.uk</a>





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Peabody

Direct Payment Support Worker 

Job Description Job Title: Care Worker - Collins House Residential Home Salary: £26,556 - £28,764 per annum pro rata to hours worked Grade: B Hours: Part-time 22.5 hours per week Contract: Permanent&nbsp; Are you the kind of person that believes all people should live long, happy and healthy lives? Making their own decisions, staying connected with friends and family and maintaining a community life? If you are why don’t you come and work for Thurrock Council – we are a progressive organisation that is wholly committed to providing quality first care to all our local residents. We provide care and support for clients in our Care Home in Corringham via single or double handed calls. The services provide care 24hrs a day, 365 days a year and we are looking for an additional Care Worker to join our team on the rota below: Week 1 Wednesday, Saturday &amp; Sunday – 14.00-22.00 Week 2 Monday – 14.00-22.00 Thursday &amp; Friday 07.00-15.00 We also welcome applications from individuals who are interested in supporting the Service on a casual zero-hour contract. The successful candidate will need to have a professional attitude at all times and have knowledge around the understanding of Dementia, Challenging behaviours and Manual Handling – training also provided. DBS Check: Enhanced Level with Adults Barred list is required for this post.&nbsp; Benefits of Working with Us&nbsp; At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:&nbsp; <ul> <li>Generous annual leave entitlement&nbsp;</li> <li>Local Government Pension Scheme&nbsp;</li> <li>Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)&nbsp;</li> <li>Ongoing training and professional development&nbsp;</li> <li>Employee&nbsp;assistance&nbsp;programme and wellbeing support&nbsp;</li> <li>Staff discounts and local offers&nbsp;</li> <li>A supportive and inclusive working environment&nbsp;</li> </ul> Important Dates&nbsp; Closing Date (Redeployment Only):&nbsp;5th January 2026 Closing Date (Internal &amp; External):&nbsp;18th January 2026 Interview Date: To Be Confirmed Additional Information&nbsp; If you have any questions about the role or interview process, please contact:&nbsp; Hiring Manager - Kayleigh Arthurton via email –&nbsp;<a href="mailto:karthurton@thurrock.gov.uk" target="_blank">karthurton@thurrock.gov.uk</a> To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below:&nbsp; <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/IQDr8ql9gQs5RZ8jZrWGeD88Ad9ShMl3LbCKsNv9Di43kV4?e=kRos2a" target="_blank">Download Job Profile (PDF Document)</a> Application Requirements As part of the Safer Recruitment process, Gap Management is&nbsp;required&nbsp;for all Safeguarding roles.&nbsp;Please complete the Gaps in Employment grid provided (refer to the example document for guidance) and upload it under&nbsp;Miscellaneous Documents&nbsp;as part of your application.&nbsp;&nbsp; If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential, please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications.&nbsp; <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EXtYMXeGlbVPjAoxHwfnCuIB6KNWFCXe3i6bJI6MRBQZ-Q?e=dGt2M1" target="_blank">Gaps in Employment Form</a>&nbsp; <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/Ecz7hL-hyYFGvVpdkZ55ozkBS_giEjpigg97yi5KrF2SVw?e=vKePlG" target="_blank">Gaps in Employment Example</a> About usWhy Thurrock? Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead. This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.&nbsp;Our locationThurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000&nbsp;residents. We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes. Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.Staff benefitsWe offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.Further information can be found here <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/working-for-council/employment-benefits" target="_blank">Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council</a>&nbsp; Equality, Diversity &amp; InclusionThurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do. For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Thurrock Council</a>





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Thurrock Council

Independence Support Worker (Care Worker)

Derbyshire County Council have an exciting opportunity for a caring and determined Community Care Worker to join our Clay Cross Social Care team, based in the North East and Bolsover locality. This role offers progression and development, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to use your skills and experience to genuinely improve outcomes for children and young people.The position is within a busy social work team with an experienced and committed group of colleagues, supported by a highly competent Practice Supervisor and experienced Team Manager.We are looking for motivated and dedicated applicants who can demonstrate a passion for working with vulnerable individuals within society and making a difference to children and families. What will you be doing?The role involves a range of tasks linked to social work practice in the locality including.<ul><li>Parenting assessments</li><li>Supporting family time</li><li>Direct work with children</li><li>Supporting plans for children and families.</li><li>Engaging with other agencies and partner organisations</li></ul> What skills and experience do you need?<ul><li>NVQ Level 3 in Care or equivalent, or willing to work towards once in post (refer to job and person profile for more information).</li><li>Experience of creating rapport and building effective relationships with families.</li><li>Knowledge of Child Protection, child development and parenting abilities</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Excellent assessment and IT skills.</li></ul>Our Community Care Worker Role attracts a starting salary of £29,719 with annual increments to £31,691 pro rata.We believe that hard work and commitment to your role should be rewarded, so we offer a package that will ensure you always feel supported and valued:<ul><li>Diverse range of cases providing an exciting, challenging and rewarding career</li><li>Excellent supervision and a supportive peer network</li><li>A development programme (specific to your role) – to enable you to gain confidence and competence in your role and regularly network with your peers across the department</li><li>Fantastic opportunities to undertake further formal qualifications, including social worker degree, and career progression through our career pathways.</li><li>DBS check undertaken and paid for by us</li></ul>For more information on our services please visit <a href="https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/social-health/children-and-families/children-and-family-services.aspx" target="_blank">Children and family services - Derbyshire County Council</a>What benefits do we offer you?<ul><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>generous annual leave and flexi-time scheme</li><li>travel expenses</li><li>discount on leisure centre memberships</li><li>free car parking at most sites</li><li>an in-house counselling service</li><li>occupational health service</li><li>access to sessions with a trained physiotherapist</li><li>cycle to work scheme</li></ul>Provisional Interview Date: 30 January 2026Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/jobs-and-recruitment/recruitment-and-contractual-arrangements/criminal-background-checks/criminal-background-checks.aspx" target="_blank">Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.</a>Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/pay-and-benefits/my-benefits-and-discounts/my-benefits-and-discounts.aspx" target="_blank">here</a>CS1We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.<ul></ul>

Derbyshire County Council

Community Care Worker

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Make a Real Impact - Join Our Team at Rosemont!Position: Assistant Support Worker Location: Rosemont, Princes Risborough Salary: £24,570 per annum Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)Are you someone who thrives on helping others live their best lives? Do you believe in the power of compassion, inclusion, and empowerment? If so, we would love to hear from you!We are looking for a passionate and proactive Assistant Support Worker to join our friendly and committed team at Rosemont. Rosemont is a vibrant supported living service in Princes Risborough, supporting adults with learning disabilities.What You will Do:As an Assistant Support Worker, you will play a vital role in helping individuals live as independently as possible. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Supporting with personal care in a dignified and respectful way</li><li>Aid with the daily administration of medication</li><li>Encouraging life skills such as cooking, cleaning, shopping, and budgeting</li><li>Organise trips to local amenities</li><li>Promoting independence and helping residents achieve their personal goals</li><li>Following tailored support plans and risk assessments to ensure safety and wellbeing</li></ul>Hightown Benefits:<ul><li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year (pro rata), including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li><li>£24,570 pa for a 37.5 hour a week contract (£12.60 per hour)</li><li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li><li>Fully paid DBS</li><li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li><li>Monthly attendance bonus and annual salary and cost of living review</li><li>Ongoing professional development and training to help you deliver outstanding support</li><li>Employee assistance helpline</li></ul>Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference and medical checks.We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer.

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Assistant Support Worker

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Assistant Support Worker - 223 College Road Part-time - 32.5 hoursHourly Rate: £12.60Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? 223 College Road, a warm and welcoming 3-bedrooms supported living service, is currently home to two adults with learning disabilities and social care needs. We provide 24-hour care tailored to individuals with a range of support requirements, including epilepsy, dementia, autistic tendencies, and behaviours that may challenge.We are currently seeking a compassionate, confident, and competent Assistant Support Worker to join our dedicated team. In this vital role, you will assist people we support with personal hygiene, medication administration, attending health appointments, cooking, cleaning, shopping, and engaging with the local community. You will also play a key role in managing and escalating emergency situations with calm professionalism.About YouNo previous experience in care? No problem! We provide a structured induction, comprehensive training, and the opportunity to gain an accredited vocational qualification.We are looking for people who are:<ul><li>Passionate, with a can-do attitude and a genuine desire to make a difference</li><li>Able to communicate effectively and adapt to different needs</li><li>Flexible and reliable, able to work shifts including weekends and bank holidays</li><li>Committed to equality, diversity, and person-centred support</li></ul>It is essential that you hold a full UK driving licence (manual).Hightown Benefits:<ul><li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service (pro rata)</li><li>Life assurance of three times your annual salary</li><li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li><li>Monthly attendance bonus and annual salary and cost of living review</li><li>Ongoing professional development and training to help you deliver outstanding support</li><li>Employee assistance helpline</li></ul> Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference and medical checks.We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer.

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Are you looking for an administrative post with a difference? If the answer is yes, then we may have the perfect post for you!
We are looking for an experienced and organised administrator with a professional and positive ‘can do’ attitude.
You will work with a range of providers and assessors in our Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Team to protect vulnerable adults who lack the capacity to make decisions for themselves.&nbsp;&nbsp;
This is a really rewarding role within a busy business support team and you will need to continually deal with urgent situations and prioritise your workload accordingly to meet deadlines.&nbsp;
It is an exciting and varied role in which you will build up a specialist knowledge and understanding of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards system.&nbsp; Full training around this aspect will be provided in-house and your duties would range from dealing with enquiries, taking telephone referrals, data entry, monitoring and tracking cases and producing a wide range of documentation.
Exceptional communication skills are essential and you will be required to work with the organisation’s in-house computer system (SystmOne) along with Microsoft Office; with particular emphasis on Outlook, Word and Excel.
The organisation offers a very attractive holiday entitlement of 30 days (Pro Rata) in addition to 8 Bank Holidays per annum.&nbsp; The working pattern has some flexibility although it would preferably include working until 17:00 Wednesday through Friday.
For further information and an informal discussion please contact:-
Gemma Green (Business Services Manager) on Telephone 0300 330 2862
To apply for this post, please visit <a href="http://www.focusadultsocialwork.co.uk" target="_blank">www.focusadultsocialwork.co.uk</a> and submit your completed application form to <a href="mailto:focus.mb-focus-recruitment@nhs.net" target="_blank">focus.mb-focus-recruitment@nhs.net</a>
For further information about this post, please contact:
We look forward to hearing from you!
CLOSING DATE:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; 19 January 2026 5pm
INTERVIEW DATE:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 28 January 2026

Safeguarding Business Services Officer

Birmingham Children’s Trust is seeking innovative, dynamic leaders to join our Board as Non-Executive Directors. We value collaboration, diversity, and a commitment to improving outcomes for children and families across Birmingham. Board members provide strategic oversight, support continuous improvement, and help ensure delivery of high-quality children’s services. We welcome applicants who:<ul> <li>Bring senior-level expertise and a track record of service improvement</li> <li>Champion equity, equality, diversity, and inclusion</li> <li>Offer strategic vision and independent judgement</li> <li>Are collaborative, constructive, and committed to making a difference</li></ul>Key Details:<ul> <li>Daily rate: £550 (gross), pro rata for partial days (8-hour day)</li> <li>All reasonable, documented expenses reimbursed</li> <li> Final interviews: Wednesday 11 February 2026</li></ul>Onboarding Process:Please note as part of our onboarding process, the successful candidate will be required undergo a series of background checks with Experian Including Experian DBS, Right to Work, and Digital ID verification. These are essential pre-employment requirements. BenefitsHelp us to change children and young people’s lives!At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of over 10,000 children and young people in our city every day. Our mission is to support the most disadvantaged children and young people in Birmingham, ensuring they are safe, happy, and healthy.Why Join Us?<ul> <li>Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.</li> <li>Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.</li> <li>Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.</li> <li>Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.</li></ul>Our ValuesWe approach our work with care and compassion, actively listening to the needs of the children and young people we serve. We involve them in the decisions that affect their lives, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.We are committed to using our resources wisely, ensuring that every penny is spent where it counts the most. We foster collaboration among schools, health professionals, and the police, working together to create a supportive network for our young people.We believe that when we work as one cohesive team, the children and young people of Birmingham are more likely to thrive. Our unified approach ensures that we provide the best possible support and opportunities for their growth and development.Join us and together, we can create a brighter future for all.SafeguardingAt Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Depending on the role, you may be asked to undergo the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess your suitability for working with children and young people.The level of check (Standard, Enhanced, or Enhanced with Barred List) is determined based on the specific responsibilities of the role and the level of contact with children and young people. We are committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, including those with criminal records. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence. Please note that we reserve the right to close the job early should we reach the required number of applications, therefore please ensure you submit your application and supporting statement early to avoid any disappointment.





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Birmingham Children's Trust

Non Executive Director

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.<h2>About the role</h2>Are you ready to lead for excellent practice in adult social care and make a lasting impact on the lives of residents across West Northamptonshire?&nbsp; &nbsp; West Northamptonshire Council is seeking a values-led leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as Director of Adult Social Care Operations. This pivotal role will put our residents at the centre of our work and work to enable lives by increasing choice, control, inclusion qand equity through social care practice. You will be at the forefront of driving innovation, improving outcomes, and championing independence and wellbeing for adults across our communities. This is more than a leadership role—it’s an opportunity to influence system-wide change, collaborate with partners, and deliver on our ambition for Thriving People in Thriving Places.<h2>Additional information</h2>You will be a dynamic and resilient leader with a passion for improving lives. Our ideal candidate will bring:&nbsp; &nbsp; - Extensive experience in senior leadership within adult social care, with a track record of leading practice change. - Deep knowledge of the national health and social care agenda, regulatory frameworks, social work practice and safeguarding&nbsp;-Great communication and stakeholder engagement skills with political awareness&nbsp;- A collaborative mindset and the ability to lead teams and partnerships. - A commitment to equality, inclusion, and continuous improvement. - Relevant qualifications at degree and postgraduate level, with evidence of ongoing professional development. &nbsp; You thrive in a culture that values Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovation, Value, and Empowerment—and you’re ready to help others thrive too.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;<h2>Company information</h2>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.&nbsp;Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about <a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU?si=zk_5W7HktpP-iZ5U" target="_blank">what its like to work at West Northants Council.</a>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

Director of Adult Social Care Operations

Our CommitmentDerbyshire provides consistent, good quality care through twelve children’s homes across the County. Our homes provide an environment where young people feel happy to live.Under-pinned by Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity and Empathy (PACE), trauma informed practice, social pedagogy and person-centred approach to inform practice, we work continuously to improve the quality of our Children’s homes, ensuring our young people have every opportunity to thrive and develop.About the roleA fantastic opportunity to join the team at Hillview Children’s Home, located in Chinley, providing therapeutically informed residential care for up to Four Derbyshire children, aged between 8 – 18yrs.Our Residential Childrens Workers provide a service to Children in accordance with legislative and policy requirements. Working as part of a small staff team who provide support and a person-centred service, they are responsible for the daily support, guidance, educational and social needs of our children. As an RCW, you will need to have an openness to and an aptitude for relationship focused and psychologically informed working practices. You must have the appropriate skills and experience to perform and work within an environment that can, at times, require using your own initiative along with an understanding of the children act, the quality care standards and Children’s Homes (England) regulations 2015.You must hold, be working towards, or be willing to undertake and complete within 2 years of starting work at the home, the Level 3 Children and Young people’s Workforce Diploma and Social Care Pathway (England) 2015. OR you should hold an equivalent qualification such as The NVQ 3 caring for children &amp; young people and be prepared to complete any additional work to meet the required level.More information on the role can be found within the Job and Person profile.Residential Childrens Worker roles attract the following additional payments. This Residential Childrens Worker role is shift based (earlies, lates and sleep in’s) to provide 24hr care.Salary details: Grade 9 £16.77- £17.79 Monday to Sunday 7am-7pm. After 7pm until 7am £22.36 - £23.72. Bank Holidays £33.54 - £35.58 per hourSleep-in duty, you will be paid a basic duty payment rate of £36.19. Any additional time worked as a result of being called to work when sleeping in will be paid at the appropriate rate for the day/time of day. Bank holidays: sleep-in duties that span into or out of a bank holiday will be enhanced to double the basic duty payment rate.For more information on our residential children’s service please visit <a href="https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/social-health/children-and-families/children-we-look-after/residential-care/young-people-who-need-residential-care.aspx" target="_blank">https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/social-health/children-and-families/children-we-look-after/residential-care/young-people-who-need-residential-care.aspx</a>Working for DerbyshireDerbyshire is also a great place to live and work. It's only a short drive to Derby, Nottingham, Sheffield, and Manchester but is also home to miles of beautiful countryside and has the Peak District National Park on its doorstep. The county enjoys house prices below the UK average and has great road and rail links. In addition to location, there are several perks to being a Derbyshire County Council employee:<ul><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>generous annual leave and flexi-time scheme</li><li>travel expenses</li><li>discount on leisure centre memberships</li><li>free car parking at most sites</li><li>an in-house counselling services</li><li>occupational health service</li><li>access to sessions with a trained physiotherapist</li><li>cycle to work scheme</li></ul>Provisional Interview Date: 30th January 2026Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/jobs-and-recruitment/recruitment-and-contractual-arrangements/criminal-background-checks/criminal-background-checks.aspx" target="_blank">Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.</a>The job may require unsocial hours working including weekends and Bank Holidays. Payment arrangements will be detailed in any contract offer made.Saturday and Sunday hours will be paid at plain time where it is part of your normal working pattern unless it is between 7pm and 7am, where enhanced rates of pay apply. Enhanced pay rates are paid for Bank Holiday working.Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/pay-and-benefits/my-benefits-and-discounts/my-benefits-and-discounts.aspx" target="_blank">here</a>CS1Important: Derbyshire County Council holds a sponsorship licence, but this role does not offer visa sponsorship. Please apply only if you already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship, as applications that do not meet this requirement will be rejected.We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. 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Residential Childrens Worker (Peak Lodge - Hill View)

What will you be doing?An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced care worker or senior care worker to join our night team at Broadmeadow Care Centre.Broadmeadow provides short-stay residential services for adults for the purposes of rehabilitation, reablement or respite. We are a 48-bed home providing 24-hour quality care for individuals staying with us.We currently have a vacancy for a Senior Night Care worker. Shifts are 2130 – 0730 and cover a four-week repeating rota.The right candidate will have care and supervisory experience and be rewarded with a great employee package which includes salary enhancements for working nights; generous annual leave allowance; access to discounts on high street retailers and more. Full details of the role can be found in the job description.This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.About youPlease apply online only, for further information please contact <a href="mailto:emma.wiltshire@kent.gov.uk" target="_blank">emma.wiltshire@kent.gov.uk</a>About usWork that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility!KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply. 





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Kent County Council

Senior Night Carer

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £60,379 - £63,721 a year pro rata plus £5,000 market supplement allowance and £3,203 car benefit allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Fixed Term until 31st March 2026&nbsp;Do you have a passion for safeguarding children and empowering families? Luton Council is seeking 2 dynamic and experienced professionals to join our leadership team as a Deputy Head of Service for Family Help.In this pivotal role, you will be responsible, as directed by the Head of Service, for shaping and delivering a high-performing, child-centred service that provides early help and protection for vulnerable children and their families across Luton.This is an exciting time of rapid change and innovation as we enter a test and learn phase aimed at evaluating service impact and enhancing outcomes. You will work closely with teams and the community to ensure quality assurance, respond to concerns, and monitor key performance indicators. Your leadership will directly influence the strategic direction, standards, and culture of our Family Help and Child Protection teams.You will:<ul><li>Support the Head of Service in driving service transformation and continuous improvement.</li><li>Champion evidence-based practice and a learning culture to achieve the best outcomes for children and families.</li><li>Play a key role in strategic planning, operational delivery, and community engagement.</li><li>Lead on performance, audit processes, and workforce development to build a skilled, resilient, and sustainable workforce.</li><li>Promote equality, inclusion, and the Council’s commitment to regenerate Luton and improve life chances for all.</li></ul>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>You are an experienced and forward-thinking leader who is passionate about improving outcomes for children, young people, and their families. You thrive in a dynamic environment and bring strategic vision, emotional intelligence, and a commitment to high-quality service delivery.You will have substantial experience of working at a senior level within children’s services, with a strong understanding of the complex needs of children and families in a diverse urban setting. You are confident in leading services through change and are driven by a commitment to continuous improvement and achieving excellence.Your expertise will include:<ul><li>Extensive experience of leading and managing multi-agency services across the public and voluntary sectors, delivering improvements and innovation.</li><li>A proven track record in motivating and performance-managing teams to achieve organisational objectives and positive outcomes for families.</li><li>Strong background in partnership working, with the ability to build trusted, professional relationships with internal teams, partners, and the local community.</li><li>Substantial experience in engaging children and families, increasing their participation in shaping and improving services.</li><li>Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to influence, negotiate, and challenge constructively at all levels.</li><li>Sound financial acumen, with experience in managing large budgets and complex funding streams.</li><li>In-depth knowledge of safeguarding, statutory frameworks, and current policy developments impacting children and young people.</li><li>Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to audit, critique, and improve practice while maintaining focus on outcomes and compliance</li></ul>At Luton Council, we are proud to serve one of the most diverse and vibrant communities in the UK. This role offers a unique opportunity to help shape the future of children’s services in Luton — to make a real, lasting difference in the lives of children, young people, and families.<h2>About us</h2>Luton Council has been selected to deliver the government’s Families First for Children Pathfinder programme.Luton is one of seven new areas in the second wave to be chosen with the aim of protecting vulnerable children from harm and improving services to help more children stay with their families in safe and loving homes.The programme is an amazing opportunity for Luton to shape future social care practice, which includes closer working relationships with our health, police, education and voluntary sector partners.Children are at the heart of everything we do in Luton, and we are very proud of the tremendous work that is already taking place together with our partners, including the development of our Family Hubs and working towards making Luton a child-friendly town where our children and young people can grow up feeling happy, healthy and secure.Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision&nbsp;– that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that&nbsp;reflects the diversity of our borough<h2>Application process</h2>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.<h2>Additional information</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: <ul><li>From 25&nbsp;to 32&nbsp;days’ annual leave:&nbsp;linked to length of service and grade</li><li>Buying annual leave scheme:&nbsp;buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li><li>Career Pathways:&nbsp;step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li><li>Pension scheme:&nbsp;with generous employer contributions of up to&nbsp;20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li><li>Generous relocation package:&nbsp;up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme:&nbsp;a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li><li>Work/life balance:&nbsp;flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns</li><li>Training and support:&nbsp;unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li><li>Staff offers:&nbsp;includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li><li>Arriva Travel Club:&nbsp;great value savings on local bus travel</li><li>Friday Funday Socials -&nbsp;One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li></ul><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1541365&amp;ptId=12181" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1541380&amp;ptId=12181" target="_blank">download: Deputy Head of Service Family Help JD.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Luton Borough Council

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Make a Real Impact - Join Our Team at The Trees! Position: Assistant Support Worker Location: Drayton Parslow, Milton Keynes Salary: £24,570 per annum Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) Driving Licence &amp; Car RequiredAre you someone who finds joy in helping others thrive? Do you want to be part of a team that truly makes a difference every single day?We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Assistant Support Worker to join our dedicated team at The Trees, a specialist supported living service for four adults with autism and learning difficulties. Located in the village of Drayton Parslow, The Trees is a place where care meets purpose, and where your support can help individuals live life to the fullest.What You Will Be Doing:<ul><li>Supporting individuals with daily living, personal care, and meaningful activities</li><li>Helping manage finances, attend appointments, and administer medication</li><li>Encouraging independence through life skills like cooking, cleaning, and budgeting</li><li>Creating a safe, healthy, and empowering environment</li><li>Building strong, trusting relationships that make a real impact</li></ul>What We Are Looking For:<ul><li>A kind-hearted individual who is ready to “be the difference”</li><li>Someone who values dignity, respect, and inclusion</li><li>A full UK driving licence holder with access to a car (essential due to location)</li></ul>Whether you are experienced or just starting out in support work, we will provide the training and guidance you need to succeed.Hightown Benefits:<ul><li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li><li>£24,570 pa for a 37.5 hour a week contract</li><li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li><li>Fully paid DBS</li><li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li><li>Monthly attendance bonus and annual salary and cost of living review</li><li>Ongoing professional development and training to help you deliver outstanding support</li><li>Employee assistance helpline</li></ul>Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference and medical checks.We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer.

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Scheme Manager - Litslade FarmAbout the roleAre you passionate about making a difference and thrive in dynamic environments? Join us as an experienced Scheme Manager to review support plans, supervise staff, manage change, and bring creative ideas to enhance our service.Litslade Farm is a learning disability residential care home that supports 8 people with various complex needs. We support people who are Non-Verbal, require nutrition, hydration and medication via a PEG tube, diabetics who require insulin injections, stoma care, hoisting and full personal care.This is a fast-paced scheme that requires an enthusiastic and energetic individual to manage and thrive. The scheme offers 24-hour care with 7 AM staff and 7 PM staff and 4 waking night staff.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Empowerment and Support: Lead and inspire a dedicated team to support vulnerable people in achieving independence and fulfilling lives, collaborating with social workers and other professionals.</li><li>Collaboration: Liaise with external agencies to ensure a smooth and supportive journey for each young person.</li><li>Team Leadership: Manage and support a team of Support Workers and Waking Night Workers.</li><li>Operational Management: Oversee staff rotas, including organising annual leave and covering sickness.</li></ul>You will be responsible for managing the scheme rota, recruitment and induction of new staff. This role may also require managerial shifts covering the weekend where necessary to ensure full and consistent cover of all shifts.It is essential that you have strong IT skills, the ability to empower and lead a team of support staff to deliver exceptional care and support, a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.Who we are looking forWe are keen to recruit an individual who shares and demonstrates our values, which are:<ul><li>Putting the people we support first</li><li>Treating people with respect, promoting independence and choice</li><li>Developing passionate and committed teams</li><li>Being cost effective without compromising standards or safety</li></ul>If you share our values, we would love you to work for us.The benefitsIn return for your hard work and commitment, we offer a considerable benefits package which includes:<ul><li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li><li>£33,054 pa for a 37.5 hour week</li><li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li><li>Monthly attendance bonus on top of your basic salary</li><li>Annual salary and cost of living review</li><li>Commitment to health and wellbeing with the Five Ways to Wellbeing</li><li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li><li>Refer-a-friend scheme: Earn a £130 bonus for each friend you refer to work for us</li><li>Employee assistance helpline</li></ul>If you share our values, we would love you to work for us.We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:<ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme.&nbsp;</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li><li>Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li><li>Car Lease scheme</li><li>Professional subscriptions / registration - if your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li><li>Ongoing training and development opportunities.</li><li>A variety of flexible working options to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).</li><li>Our West Ways of Working&nbsp;– We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.</li><li>Making a difference - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.</li></ul>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.<h2>About the role</h2>As a Supervisor, you’ll respond to referrals and advise on eligibility for services. You will also support and assist a group of staff in the undertaking of social care assessments with individuals, and putting in place ongoing support plans to meet individual’s needs.Our Supervisors assist the registered manager in the training and induction of staff to ensure appropriate competent staff for service. Your management skills will inspire your team and promote a culture of open communication.You’ll set clear goals for your team, prioritise and direct the workload of the team. You’ll recognise high performance and feedback regularly to your team, whilst listening to and acting on their feedback to you around any concerns they may have. You’ll monitor your team’s performance, identifying training needs and provide coaching in ways which ensure good practices are developed and maintained within the service.Deputise for the registered manager in their absence, including monitoring the quality of the service and taking actions to rectify operational difficulties.Ultimately, your role is to lead a team to provide high quality, person-centred care in a way which promotes the dignity, privacy, safety and independence of people using the service.Shifts: A mixture of late and earlies, between the hours of 7am and 10.30pm with alternate weekend working and bank holidays.Unfortunately, this role does not meet the legal requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. We cannot accept individuals on full-time sponsorship who are seeking this as a second job or as their main job, as care is no longer classified as a Skilled Worker occupation.<h2>Additional information</h2><ul><li>Evidence of ongoing CPD to demonstrate knowledge of latest research and good practice guidance.</li><li>QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care or relevant other discipline (if not held, must be willing to work towards).</li><li>Knowledge and understanding of National Care Standards.</li><li>Proven experience and knowledge of the customer group sufficient to lead, direct and train staff.</li><li>Basic computer skills in Word, Excel and email. &nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;A full driving license and access to your own vehicle is required&nbsp;as you will travel countywide as and when required.Career development and training opportunitiesOur team’s learning and development is very important to us. It ensures we have the right people, with the right skills, doing the right job. We are committed to career development and have a variety of career pathways, for those who want to progress or specialise.All new starters are required to complete the Care Certificate (if not already done), alongside mandatory training within their induction period, and courses are updated throughout your employment.These include:<ul><li>First aid</li><li>Food hygiene</li><li>Health, safety and fire</li><li>Infection control</li><li>Medication</li><li>Moving and handling</li><li>Additional training is also provided to meet specific support needs for the people we support</li></ul>Apply now!As we may close this vacancy early, if we receive sufficient applications for this role before the expiry date.&nbsp;<h2>Company information</h2>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.&nbsp;We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

Reablement Care Supervisor

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Practitioner Manager REF: 2418 PO5: £54,360 pa rising in annual increments to £57,495 pa inc LW.  &nbsp; Permanent and Full Time&nbsp; About Us: Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.&nbsp; It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our&nbsp;Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth. With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment. Please have a look at our dedicated&nbsp;One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.&nbsp; About the Team and Role: An opportunity has arisen in the Community Duty Team for a Practitioner Manager in the Community Duty Team. It is open to existing Practitioner Managers who want to broaden their experience and knowledge or Social Workers who to progress. Our front door team is at the forefront of Adult Social Care’s service to Lambeth residents delivering comprehensive reviews and case management services to vulnerable adults.&nbsp; Practitioner Managers provide line management of our front-line operational services.&nbsp; The successful candidate will offer management support to staff in the team and will need to demonstrate a sound knowledge base of the legislative framework which guides practice in Adult Social Care, as well as experience of managing safeguarding work.&nbsp; In addition, we are looking for a pro-active approach when promoting anti-discriminatory practices and supporting the council’s policy. Working in Community Duty is fast paced and exciting.&nbsp; You will need to have excellent communication, negotiation and planning skills and be committed to partnership working across statutory, NHS and third sector organisations. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a management role, broaden experience and work in this team. The PMs will ensure that statutory reviews are assigned and completed in a timely manner within expected performance targets and quality standards. This will include supporting social workers through case management, safeguarding procedures, and signing off care act assessments with a view to support them to produce high quality work that is strengths based. With support from the Team Manager, the manager will also be asked to take the lead on complaints and member’s enquiries, where required. This is an excellent opportunity in Adult Social Care to develop management and leadership skills. The role requires that you are a qualified social worker with significant post qualifying experience, have excellent organisational and communication skills. Some previous management experience and experience in working within fast-paced setting is preferred but not essential. You must be familiar with the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act and will receive supervision from the team manager.&nbsp; We will be looking for the successful candidate to take up the post within the coming month and will ensure a seamless transition into the role and development support will be provided to the successful candidate.&nbsp; How to Apply: To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence how you meet the shortlisting criteria on the personal specification marked “A” for application: Job Description and Person Specification We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement. Recruitment Timelines: Advert close date: 11:59pm on 11 January 2026. Interview Date: Week Commencing 26 January 2026. Please click here to view:&nbsp;Lambeth Staff Benefits Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information about the DBS can be found at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs" target="_blank">www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs</a> Contact Information: For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Eliesha Caprice at&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="mailto:CEliesha@lambeth.gov.uk" target="_blank">CEliesha@lambeth.gov.uk</a> At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please clickhere.

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Practitioner Manager

Senior Care Support Worker – Help People Live Their Best Lives Every Day Do you love making a difference and have the leadership skills to guide others? Are you the kind of person who brings warmth, energy, and resilience wherever you go? As a Senior Care Support Worker at Peabody, you’ll play a vital role in helping people live their best lives—while empowering your team to deliver exceptional care and support. This is more than a job; it’s a chance to lead by example, inspire your colleagues, and ensure every customer feels safe, respected, and included. You’ll combine hands-on care with leadership responsibilities, making sure services run smoothly and reflect the choices and wishes of the people we support.What You’ll Do<ul><li>Lead and mentor a team of Care Support Workers, providing guidance, coaching, and feedback</li><li>Work with your manager to plan, deliver, and evaluate person-centred care</li><li>Carry out quality audits, maintain accurate records, and ensure compliance with CQC standards</li><li>Support customers with daily living tasks, personal care, and community activities</li><li>Promote inclusion, independence, and positive relationships for every individual</li><li>Manage rotas, staffing cover, and assist with recruitment and induction</li><li>Liaise with families, professionals, and stakeholders to ensure joined-up support</li><li>Uphold health and safety standards and safeguard customers at all times</li></ul>What You’ll Need<ul><li>Experience in organising, supervising, and leading others in a care or support setting</li><li>Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusted relationships</li><li>A compassionate, resilient, and non-judgmental approach</li><li>Excellent organisational and time management skills</li><li>Ability to maintain accurate records and write reports</li><li>IT literacy and confidence using digital systems</li><li>A DBS check satisfactory to Peabody</li><li>Care Certificate or relevant qualifications – desirable but not essential</li></ul>Why Join Us?When you join Peabody, you’re joining a team guided by our values: Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered.What We Offer<ul><li>25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays</li><li>Two paid volunteering days each year</li><li>Flexible benefits scheme and discount portal</li><li>Life assurance at 4x your salary</li><li>Up to 10% pension contribution</li><li>Paid training and development opportunities</li><li>Employee assistance programme</li><li>Staff recognition schemes</li></ul>Please Read Before ApplyingThis role requires an enhanced DBS check and flexibility to work across a 24/7 rota on occasion, including overnight shifts, weekends, bank holidays. You will also need to participate on an on-call rota across Saffron Walden and Halstead.If this sounds like we are right for you and you’d love to be part of Peabody, we’d like to hear from you. Please apply now by submitting an anonymised CV and a short statement explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role.Interviews will take place no later than Friday, 23rd January 2026 onsite in Saffron Walden.Got questions? Reach out to Charlene Moore, Talent Specialist at <a href="mailto:charlene.moore@peabody.org.uk" target="_blank">charlene.moore@peabody.org.uk</a>PLEASE NOTE: As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer.





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Senior Care Support Worker

🌟 Join Assessment and Discharge Team in Adult Social Care 🌟 We’re recruiting Social Care Practitioners to work in our established Community Hospital and Community Support Bed Assessment and Discharge Team. Our 6 Community Hospitals and 3 Community Support Beds offer short-term assessment and reablement/ rehabilitation to people across Derbyshire. They help people to regain confidence and maximise their independence, in order to return home wherever possible. They are used to support people leaving hospital, requiring an urgent community response or who would benefit from reablement in a bedded care setting (this is Derbyshire’s ‘Pathway 2’/intermediate care service). These sites are supported by skilled multi-disciplinary teams from health and social care. You would be working with a team of other professionals to contribute to goal setting and discharge planning, complete care act assessments and support plans, as well as supporting people within the Mental Capacity Act and making safeguarding personal. The services are going through an exciting period of change over 2025-2026. We’re looking for an innovative leader who is passionate about improving services for people in Derbyshire. As part of improving integration between health and social care, we are transitioning the service to deliver support within a new partnership between Derbyshire County Council and Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS and we expect these roles transition across into this Partnership at some point in 2026. The majority of your time will be spent working from one of our Community Support Bed or Community Hospital sites. The role also involves some travel to other sites and offers hybrid working to meet service needs. Two positions will primarily focus on the Chesterfield area (with flexibility to cover other areas), while the third position will be adaptable across the wider Derbyshire region. What we expect from our applicants: Be able to provide person centred and strength-based assessments Someone who can provide a timely discharge planning support Confident in using the Care Act 2014, including a good understanding of Making Safeguarding Personal, and the Mental Capacity Act Someone who is a team player who is able to work closely with other disciplines and teams Comfortable working autonomously with a positive and can-do attitude What you can expect from the role with Derbyshire County Council: Working for Derbyshire County Council really puts you at the heart of local communities, and provides great satisfaction being able to help local people. A welcoming and accepting team who provide regular peer support, as well as receiving professional and line management supervision. Rewarding work with a real variety of cases, leading to quick outcomes that make a difference to people and their lives Great learning and development opportunities – Derbyshire County Council want you to succeed and will provide thorough support to ensure you can achieve your goals. Great benefits including: 25-27 days of annual leave (depending on grade) plus another 5 once you reach 5 years of continuous service Flexi time, allowing up to an additional 2 days of leave per month Generous local government pension scheme Guaranteed incremental annual pay increases Cycle to work scheme Discounts at selected county leisure centres and much more…… Provisional interview dates for the role will be 19th January &amp; 20th January 2026.If you would like any further information about the role or an informal conversation, please contact <a href="mailto:Sian.Paddon@derbyshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Sian.Paddon@derbyshire.gov.uk</a> Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/jobs-and-recruitment/recruitment-and-contractual-arrangements/criminal-background-checks/criminal-background-checks.aspx" target="_blank">Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.</a>We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.<ul></ul>

Social Care Practitioner (3 Posts) (Staveley SS Sub Office)

Job DescriptionJob Title:&nbsp;Senior Practitioner (Quality Assurance) Salary:&nbsp;£45,624&nbsp;– £52,038&nbsp;per annum Grade:&nbsp;F Contract Type:&nbsp;Permanent&nbsp; Working Hours:&nbsp;37A great opportunity has arisen to join our Adult Social Care service as a Senior Practitioner (Quality Assurance). We are looking for someone who is passionate about improving practice, strengthening outcomes, and ensuring that the people we support receive consistently high‑quality, person‑centred services.&nbsp;About the Role&nbsp;:The role will focus on reviewing casework, identifying areas of good practice, and highlighting where improvements are needed. You’ll work closely with managers and frontline practitioners to support learning, drive continuous improvement, and embed strengths‑based, legally compliant practice across Adult Social Care. This is an ideal role for someone with strong analytical skills, a keen eye for detail, and the confidence to challenge, influence, and support teams to deliver excellent standards of care.&nbsp;Key Responsibilities<ul> <li>Quality Monitoring &amp; Evaluation</li> <li>Conduct audits, case file reviews, and thematic evaluations across adult social care teams.</li> <li>Use agreed quality assurance tools to assess compliance with local and national standards.</li> <li>Practice Improvement</li> <li>Identify areas of good practice and areas requiring improvement.</li> <li>Work collaboratively with practitioners, managers, and providers to develop action plans.</li> <li>Support learning and development initiatives based on audit findings.</li> <li>Data &amp; Reporting</li> <li>Analyse performance data and produce reports for senior leadership and governance boards.</li> <li>Contribute to the development of dashboards and KPIs to track service quality.</li> <li>Present findings at internal and external meetings, including safeguarding and commissioning forums.</li> <li>Stakeholder Engagement</li> <li>Build effective relationships with internal teams, external providers, service users, and carers.</li> <li>Promote co-production and feedback from people with lived experience.</li> <li>Ensure services meet statutory requirements under the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding legislation.</li> <li>Escalate concerns appropriately and contribute to safeguarding enquiries and reviews.</li></ul>This role offers the chance to make a real difference by driving high‑quality, person‑centred practice across Adult Social Care and ensuring that the people we support receive safe, consistent, and empowering services.What&nbsp;We are&nbsp;Looking For&nbsp;:We’re looking for someone who has:<ul> <li>Strong experience as a Senior Practitioner within Adult Social Care, with a solid understanding of strengths‑based and legally compliant practice.</li> <li>Proven ability to review, analyse, and quality‑assure casework, identifying both good practice and areas for improvement.</li> <li>Confidence in offering constructive challenge and professional guidance to support practitioners and managers.</li> <li>Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence, coach, and build positive working relationships across teams and partner agencies.</li> <li>A reflective, solution‑focused approach, with a genuine commitment to improving outcomes and ensuring high‑quality, person‑centred support.</li> <li>Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining attention to detail.</li></ul>Essential qualifications:&nbsp;Diploma in Social Work, BA (hons) or equivalent social work qualification and be registered with Social Work England (SWE).DBS Check:&nbsp;Enhanced with Adults Barred List is required for this postBenefits of Working with Us&nbsp;At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:&nbsp;<ul> <li>Generous annual leave entitlement&nbsp;</li> <li>Local Government Pension Scheme&nbsp;</li> <li>Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)&nbsp;</li> <li>Ongoing training and professional development&nbsp;</li> <li>Employee&nbsp;assistance&nbsp;programme and wellbeing support&nbsp;</li> <li>Staff discounts and local offers&nbsp;</li> <li>A supportive and inclusive working environment&nbsp;</li></ul>Important Dates&nbsp;Closing Date (Redeployment Only):&nbsp;8th January 2026Closing Date (Internal &amp; External):&nbsp;18th January 2026Interview Date:&nbsp;To Be ConfirmedAdditional Information&nbsp;If you have any questions about the role or interview process, please contact:&nbsp;Trudy Marfo-Amponsah (Service Manager)<a href="mailto:Tmarfo-amponsah@thurrock.gov.uk" target="_blank">Tmarfo-amponsah@thurrock.gov.uk</a>: | 07769 301465&nbsp;To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below:&nbsp;<a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/IQAEIQI4p3zFQJ4FbbL_Jr3cAX6nQOuz8ryUE9yINzIz-PQ?e=uvboDL" target="_blank">Download Job Profile (PDF Document)</a>&nbsp;Application RequirementsAs part of the Safer Recruitment process, Gap Management is&nbsp;required&nbsp;for all Safeguarding roles.&nbsp;Please complete the Gaps in Employment grid provided (refer to the example document for guidance) and upload it under&nbsp;Miscellaneous Documents&nbsp;as part of your application.&nbsp;&nbsp;If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential, please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications.&nbsp;<a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EXtYMXeGlbVPjAoxHwfnCuIB6KNWFCXe3i6bJI6MRBQZ-Q?e=dGt2M1" target="_blank">Gaps in Employment Form</a><a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/Ecz7hL-hyYFGvVpdkZ55ozkBS_giEjpigg97yi5KrF2SVw?e=vKePlG" target="_blank">Gaps in Employment Example</a>About usWhy Thurrock? Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead. This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.&nbsp;Our locationThurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000&nbsp;residents. We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes. Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.Staff benefitsWe offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.Further information can be found here <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/working-for-council/employment-benefits" target="_blank">Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council</a>&nbsp; Equality, Diversity &amp; InclusionThurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do. For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Thurrock Council</a>





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Senior Practitioner (Quality Assurance)

Job Description Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest Salary: PO9 £63,966 to £67,575 Contract Type: Full Time/Permanent&nbsp; Working hours per week: 36 hours Application Deadline: 19/01/2026 Proposed Interview Date(s): 26/01/2026 Reference: 1972 About Us:&nbsp; Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work.&nbsp; We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents.&nbsp; London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href="https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard" target="_blank">Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard</a>&nbsp;employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment.&nbsp; About the role:&nbsp; Leyton Green Road is a Children's Residential and Respite Service Home. As Centre Manager, you are required to provide strategic leadership and day-to-day management of the Children’s Home, ensuring high-quality care and support for children with learning disabilities and associated needs. The role ensures the smooth running of services, promotes the wellbeing and safeguarding of children, and supports their development and aspirations for adulthood. It also involves overseeing staff, budgets, and resources, maintaining compliance with health and safety standards, and building strong relationships with families, professionals, and the wider community. The post holder will be expected to lead continuous improvement across the service, ensuring it meets regulatory standards and reflects best practice. They will also play a key role in shaping the centre’s vision and culture, fostering a positive and inclusive environment for both children and staff. <a href="https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/govRoleProfiles/Role%20Profile%20-%20Centre%20Manager%20%281972%29.pdf" target="_blank">&gt;&gt; Click here to download the Role Profile &lt;&lt;&nbsp;</a> Key Responsibilities:&nbsp; Fulfil all duties and responsibilities of a Registered Manager as required by the Children’s Home Regulations. Ensure Children and Young People&nbsp;achieve&nbsp;positive&nbsp;and&nbsp;agreed&nbsp;outcomes&nbsp;in&nbsp;line&nbsp;with&nbsp;their&nbsp;care&nbsp;plans. Prepare&nbsp;and&nbsp;present&nbsp;a&nbsp;full&nbsp;range&nbsp;of&nbsp;reports&nbsp;to&nbsp;the appropriate&nbsp;timescales. Contribute &nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;strategic &nbsp;planning&nbsp; and development&nbsp;of&nbsp;services&nbsp;for children with disabilities and&nbsp;complex&nbsp;needs. Ensure the unit complies with the Centres' Statement of Purpose. Regularly &nbsp;and &nbsp;frequently &nbsp;seek &nbsp;the&nbsp; &nbsp;views&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;of&nbsp; &nbsp;service&nbsp; &nbsp;users,&nbsp; parent/ carers, social workers and staff employed at the Centre Overseeing the supervision of a total of 32 staff members. Yu will have two Deputy Managers who assist in the supervision of staff in both residential and Respite Promote activities for children and ensure the voice of children are heard by utilising various means of appropriate communication tools such as PECS, Makaton etc Qualifications and Requirements:&nbsp; To be considered for this position, you should meet the following requirements:&nbsp; Have Registered Manager status Have experience and knowledge &nbsp;of Managing Children homes in the last 3 years Vast knowledge of Children Homes Regulations, Guidelines and Requirements including ample knowledge with a safeguarding lens Be conversant with Ofsted Inspections and progressing recommendations Ideally conversant with Mosaic case management recording system and proficient in the use of Microsoft tools Terms and conditions:&nbsp; The below terms and conditions apply to this role:&nbsp; <ul> <li>Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks;&nbsp;</li> <li>Satisfactory declaration of interest;&nbsp;</li> <li>This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults;&nbsp;</li> <li>Satisfactory DBS check;&nbsp;</li> <li>As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English.&nbsp;</li> </ul> How to Apply:&nbsp; Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the ‘Apply’ button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy.&nbsp; We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.&nbsp;&nbsp; Equal Opportunity Employer:&nbsp; Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value.&nbsp; To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy.&nbsp; We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview.&nbsp; For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us" target="_blank">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>.&nbsp; Contact Information:&nbsp; If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact, Roberta Onyekwelu, Head of Service Permanence &amp; Resources on <a href="mailto:Roberta.Onyekwelu@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">Roberta.Onyekwelu@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;or 07854 913 787.&nbsp; If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp; The Council’s preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> so we can arrange an alternative application method.&nbsp; Click here for further information on the <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.&nbsp;





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London Borough Of Waltham Forest

Centre Manager Role

Job Description Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest Salary: SC6 - S02 £35,520 - £42,060&nbsp; Contract Type: Part-time, Permanent Working hours per week: 18 Application Deadline: 14/01/2026 Proposed Interview Date(s): TBC Reference: 1936 About Us:&nbsp; Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work.&nbsp; We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents.&nbsp; London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href="https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard" target="_blank">Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard</a>&nbsp;employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment.&nbsp; About the role:&nbsp; The Social Care Assistant will hold a caseload and undertake person-led assessments for adults with a variety of functional needs resulting from frailty, ill health or disability. &nbsp;They will recommend techniques or minor aids or adaptations to the home environment to support the persons independence and wellbeing.&nbsp; The post holder will work directly with people with emerging social care needs to support early intervention. This will include helping people to develop support plans, access community initiatives and develop strategies to manage their emerging needs. You will assist long-term care users to increase social inclusion, access community-led initiatives and maximise their independence. You will be part of a friendly supportive and welcoming team and will receive excellent management support and supervision.&nbsp; This vacancy is for one postholder, working parttime, &nbsp;18 hours part time, working pattern to be discussed.&nbsp; &nbsp; <a href="https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/govRoleProfiles/Role%20Profile%20-%20Social%20Care%20Assistant%20%281936%29.pdf" target="_blank">&gt;&gt; Click here to download the Role Profile &lt;&lt;&nbsp;</a> Key Responsibilities <ul> <li>Ability to support and assist therapists and social workers in duties.</li> <li>Proven ability to work with challenging client groups and situations.</li> <li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).</li> <li>Literate and numerate with accurate record keeping and report writing.</li> <li>Awareness &nbsp;of financial assessment processes.</li> <li>ICT skills including use of Microsoft applications</li> <li>Commitment to enabling Service Users to maximise their own skills and abilities and to allow them to take calculated and informed risks where this enhances the quality of their life.</li> <li>Commitment to the Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy</li> </ul> Qualifications and Requirements:&nbsp; <ul> <li>Substantial relevant experience of working in social care , with evidence of work responsibilities appropriate to the role.</li> <li>Awareness of the Care Act 2014 and other relevant social care legislation</li> <li>Experience of multi-disciplinary and partnership working and/or awareness of the issues involved.</li> </ul> Terms and conditions:&nbsp; Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks;&nbsp; This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults;&nbsp; Satisfactory DBS check;&nbsp; As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English.&nbsp; How to Apply:&nbsp; Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the ‘Apply’ button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy.&nbsp; We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.&nbsp;&nbsp; Equal Opportunity Employer:&nbsp; Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value.&nbsp; To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy.&nbsp; We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview.&nbsp; For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us" target="_blank">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>.&nbsp; Contact Information:&nbsp; If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact John McManus, OT Manager Adults Social Services, 0208-496-1821 at <a href="mailto:John.McManus@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">John.McManus@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp; The Council’s preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> so we can arrange an alternative application method.&nbsp; Click here for further information on the <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.&nbsp;





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Social Care Assistant

The Outback is a resource within Derbyshire County Council’s Children with Disabilities Service which is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity within this service to apply for the position of RCW at The Outback. This is to work alongside a team of other experienced RCW’s, providing a wide range of targeted support to children and families that are on the edge of care, with the aim of preventing family breakdown. You will be required to advocate for children and have the confidence to professionally challenge when necessary. You will liaise with other professionals/colleagues daily, with the support of an experienced management team. An understanding of the issues facing children with disabilities and their families is vital. You must hold, be working towards, or be willing to undertake and complete within 2 years of starting in post, the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare OR should hold an equivalent qualification such as L3 Children and Young Peoples Workforce (Social Care pathway), or NVQ L3 Caring for Children and Young People. More information on the role can be found within the Job and Person profile. Residential Childrens Worker at The OutbackAbout the roleThe requirements of the role of an RCW within The Outback are varied and a summary of some of the typical tasks and duties of the post are included below. The service currently covers a vast area, working across the whole of Derbyshire. Much of the work of The Outback is undertaken in the family homes of the children, their schools or local communities. Therefore, it is essential that applicants are confident to travel around the county and are also able to transport young people as required.Edge of Care/Preventing Family Breakdown – These are bespoke support packages which are agreed with allocated social workers in order to support specific targets that are identified through safeguarding plans or legal processes. The worker will work with the children and family carers, offering support and advice to achieve the identified targets. This could include the development of Positive Behaviour Support, supporting parenting skills, bedtime routines, developing communication systems, family relationships, developing interaction through play and leisure activities. Other work may include supporting introductions/transitions to other resources and services. Working with young people to offer support at The Outback or in the local community - This can include 1:1 or 2:1 work with young people with complex needs, this will often be with young people who present high levels of challenging or distressed behaviour.To support residential settings across the county as and when required. This may be to support the transition of a young person into the service or to maintain staffing cover during times of staff shortage.Please note:Although we are part of short break services for children with disabilities in Derbyshire, we are not a residential provision, therefore do not routinely do sleep in duties (although this may be a possibility if supporting the residential provisions during crisis).Working for DerbyshireResidential Childrens Worker roles attract additional payments for hours worked on bank holidays, hours worked before 7am and after 7pm.Derbyshire is also a great place to live and work. In addition to location, there are several perks to being a Derbyshire County Council employee:<ul><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>generous annual leave and flexi-time scheme</li><li>travel expenses</li><li>discount on leisure centre memberships</li><li>free car parking at most sites</li><li>an in-house counselling services</li><li>occupational health service</li><li>access to sessions with a trained physiotherapist</li><li>cycle to work scheme</li></ul>For more information please contact Max Watson (Deputy Manager) on 07929 851144 or Deborah Hill (Registered Manager) on 07717 541805.Provisional Interview Date: 5 and 6 February 2026.Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/jobs-and-recruitment/recruitment-and-contractual-arrangements/criminal-background-checks/criminal-background-checks.aspx" target="_blank">Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.</a>Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/pay-and-benefits/my-benefits-and-discounts/my-benefits-and-discounts.aspx" target="_blank">here</a>CS1We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.<ul></ul>

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