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A vacancy has arisen for a Social Worker to join the Kinship and Post Order Support Team. This is an exciting time to join the team and we are seeking a child focused social worker to join us in our improvement journey.The successful applicant will work with connected carers and special guardianship applicants with an emphasis on assessment work, developing support plans as well as developing our support services for Special Guardians. A large proportion of the work within the team is undertaking court directed assessments of friends and families when alternative care plans are being considered for children. This is an exciting yet challenging and complex area of social work. We are looking for experienced professionals who have good knowledge of working within a kinship carers team, a professional who has dynamism to manage a varied case load.If you are passionate and committed to improving the lives and opportunities of children and young people and can ensure that children are at the centre of the work that you do; then we would like to hear from you. Please contact George Layzell Service Manager via email on <a href="mailto:george.layzell@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">george.layzell@medway.gov.uk</a> to arrange an informal discussion about this role.<h4>In return we offer you</h4><ul><li>Essential Car User allowance or access to a lease car</li><li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li><li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li><li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li><li>Flexible working scheme</li><li>Travel plan discounts</li><li>Access to CAREFIRST advice &amp; counselling service</li><li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li><li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - <a href="https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a></li></ul><h4>Our organisation</h4>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.<h4>Important Information</h4>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view onlinePlease be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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Social Worker - Kinship and Post Order

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Positions available :1 x Full time - 37 hours per week, 1x Part time - 30 hours per weekPlease indicate whether you are interested in Full or Part time hours on your 'Personal statement' within your application. The RoleSupervising social workers manage and support a caseload of foster carers to provide excellent care to ensure the best outcomes for children we care for and supporting carers to apply a trauma-informed approach in their care of children.The role of the supervising social worker is critical in supporting the carer to develop good relationships with children and their families, providing stable nurturing family homes for as long as the children need to be with them.This is an ideal opportunity to use your knowledge and experience of working with foster carers and children we care for to supervise and enhance the development of foster carers.We want individuals to champion the very best social work practice, who are motivated, flexible, enthusiastic, passionate and with a "can do" attitude who share our passion for improving children's and young persons' lives. Key Responsibilities:<ul>
<li>Manage a caseload of foster carers, supporting them to provide trauma-informed care.</li>
<li>Promote stable, nurturing family environments for children.</li>
<li>Collaborate with professionals as part of the team around the child.</li>
<li>Work within statutory and service timescales.</li>
<li>Engage with various fostering models, including the Mockingbird Model.</li>
<li>Participate in support systems such as duty rotas, mentoring, training, and out-of-hours services.</li>
</ul>The ideal candidateYou will need to be<ul>
<li>Qualified and registered social worker (Social Work England).</li>
<li>Experience in children and families work, especially with foster carers or looked-after children.</li>
<li>Understanding of therapeutic parenting and trauma-informed care.</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of legislation and safeguarding standards.</li>
<li>Skilled in restorative practice and solution-focused approaches.</li>
<li>Excellent communication, presentation, and report-writing skills.</li>
<li>Resilient, flexible, and team oriented.</li>
<li>Willingness to travel and participate in out-of-hours support.</li>
</ul>Please ensure that you read the full job profile attached for the details and expectations of this role, paying particular attention the section 'Who is the person' as you will need to refer to this when completing your Personal statement.Hybrid Working - Attendance requirements to the designated workplaceYou will be required to work a minimum of three full working days in office. Contact details:If you would like to discuss this role in more detail with the hiring manager, please contact Jackie Clark -<a href="mailto:jackie.clark2@portsmouthcc.gov.uk" target="_blank">jackie.clark2@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a> or Donna Parnum - <a href="mailto:donna.parnum@portsmouthcc.gov.uk" target="_blank">donna.parnum@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a>Application processWe anonymise applications during application &amp; shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered.As part of your application, we ask that you complete a personal statement, this statement is crucial and is where you must demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the job against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person' points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience.We are a disability confident employer and have an Armed Forces Covenant.We are committed to offering an interview to all those candidates that qualify under one of our commitments and meet the minimum criteria, however, for roles that receive a large number of applications, this is not always possible, and we will select the candidates that best meet the minimum criteria More information can be found at <a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/working-with-us/equity-diversity-and-inclusion/" target="_blank">Equality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portal</a>You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it. About Portsmouth City Council What we can offer you:Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our careers portal homepage: <a href="https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council</a> Portsmouth City Council iscommittedto safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers tosharethiscommitment.DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Children Partnership safer recruitment procedures. Should you require anysupportin completing the application form please contact <a href="mailto:recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk</a>. or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616800

Qualified Social Worker - Fostering Service - Supervising and supporting approved foster carers

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GREENWICH MENTAL HEALTH Join our forward-thinking approachStrength in people. Strength in communities. Strength in diversity.Senior Social Workers/ Approved Mental Health ProfessionalsAre you passionate about delivering high-quality, Adult Mental Health services?Want to work in an innovative learning organisation? Looking to develop your experience in community mental health? With excellent training and great benefits, Royal Greenwich is the ideal place to progress your career. Our extensive benefits include: a generous annual leave entitlement of up to 31 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. Local government pension scheme which offers death in service benefits and ill health retirement provisions. Career development through internal and external training opportunities. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks, employee recognition schemes and charitable giving schemes. Interest-free loans for season tickets and bikes, childcare vouchers, personal mobile, computer and leisure discounts, Greenwich One Card entitling you to discounts at local businesses.At Royal Greenwich, we value our Social Workers and support them to ensure they have the resources and environment they need to make a real difference. We are keen to appoint enthusiastic Senior Social Workers/Approved Mental Health Professionals who share our vision in the development of a centre of excellence. Opportunities are available in: <ul>
<li>East Intensive Case Management in Psychosis (ICMP) Community Mental Health Team - 35 hours per week</li>
<li>West Intensive Case Management in Psychosis (ICMP) Community Mental Health Team - 35 hours per week</li>
<li>Older Adults (OAMH) Community Mental Health Team - 35 hours per week</li>
<li>Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) Community Mental Health Team - 17.5 hours per week</li>
<li>Oxleas House Mental Health Unit (Queen Elizabeth Hospital) &amp; Home Treatment Team - 35 hours per week</li>
</ul>Our TeamsIntensive Case Management in Psychosis (ICMP East and West Teams) ICMP provides a flexible service to all Greenwich residents between the ages of 18 and 65 years, within the psychosis clusters who currently require secondary community mental health treatment and support. The service focus is on social inclusion, recovery, working towards self-management, and offering individuals choice and involvement regarding their treatment, whilst actively encouraging their participation in the planning and implementation of their care. This results in a strength based personalised wellbeing plan which supports the individual's referral back to primary care.Team Locations: ICMP East: Ferryview Health Centre, 27 John Wilson Street, Woolwich, SE18 6PZ.ICMP West: 68 The Heights, Charlton, SE7 8JH. Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP)EIP provides assessment, treatment and support to people living within the borough of Greenwich who are experiencing psychosis for the first time. Support is provided in the community for up to three years. Discharge destinations include primary care (GP), a different type or longer-term secondary care mental health team (ICMP or Community Mental Health Rehabilitation and Enablement Service) or on occasion another EIP team (if the service user relocates). A core value of the service is its strong ethos of hope and optimism and whole-team commitment to enabling recovery through the provision of individually tailored, evidence-based interventions for both service users and their support networks. Given that the team often work with people experiencing contact with mental health services for the first time, this requires a considered and skilled approach in terms of engagement. The successful candidate will be joining a highly skilled, motivated, and performing team, evidenced by annual EIP audit result data. Team Location: Ferryview Health Centre, 27 John Wilson Street, Woolwich, SE18 6PZ. Older Adults Community Mental Health TeamThe Greenwich Older Adults Mental Health team is a specialist integrated multidisciplinary team for adults over the age of 65 experiencing severe and enduring mental health difficulties or have a dementia diagnosis. The team provides health and social care assessments, support and advice for carers and a variety of interventions to maximise independent living, and to promote mental wellbeing. The team provide support through care coordination and a programme of short-term psychological groups directed to older people assessed for the service. All professionals work collaboratively with the inpatient unit, crisis, and assessment team, to assess the support that the individual needs in the community, to contribute to the multi-agency panel to consider those who may need a package of care and to discuss safe discharge from hospital. Team Location:Memorial Hospital, Shooters Hill, Woolwich, SE18 3RG.What we look for:All social workers will be expected to be able to manage a caseload and to work co-productively with service users their families and carers to ensure that a strength based, person centred approach remains at the core of all interventions. To be part of a multidisciplinary team that consists of social workers, occupational therapists, psychiatrists, psychologists, support workers, lived experienced practitioners, community psychiatric nurses and administrative support. To work autonomously with individuals, carers, and families to deliver a range of assessment and care interventions that promote mental health wellbeing and strengths based personalised outcomes for people, whilst promoting independence. You will be expected to undertake statutory functions of the social work role (Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Mental Health Act 1983 (2007), Children Act 1989 (2004) and other related legislation), responding to requests for those who present with care and support needs: Senior Social Work/AMHP Role and Responsibilities (this list is not exhaustive)<ul>
<li>Use their social care knowledge and skills to guide intervention with service users, families, and carers. </li>
<li>Undertake care act assessments, support planning and reviews under the Care Act 2014.</li>
<li>Undertake the AMHP role on behalf of the local authority and participate in the Greenwich Central AMHP Team borough wide AMHP rota (pro rata). </li>
<li>Undertake and provide consultation and support on Safeguarding Adults and Children procedures and to act as a Safeguarding Adults Manager, Enquiry Officer, MARAC Representative and Think Family Champion (where appropriate).</li>
<li>Undertake work with individuals and their families, to develop and maintain self-help, improve problem solving and coping capabilities towards improved health and wellbeing.</li>
<li>Participate in Section 117 discharge and care planning processes and meetings.</li>
<li>Promote and undertake interagency collaboration and networking with the local authority, housing, third sector organisations, voluntary agencies, and community networks in order to mobilise resources.</li>
<li>Complete statutory documentation and reports within the required time scales. </li>
<li>Assess the needs of groups who are difficult to engage or those from excluded groups (i.e. nil recourse, drugs/alcohol).</li>
<li>Undertake mandatory and relevant training to maintain their social care practice, knowledge, and skills.</li>
</ul>Your job satisfaction is important to us - to support you in your AMHP role you will receive:<ul>
<li>1 to 1 reflective professional supervision and AMHP post assessment supervision</li>
<li>Access to a manager who is AMHP qualified</li>
<li>An AMHP mentor to provide additional support in your first year of employment</li>
<li>18 hours (3 days) of AMHP approval training in each year</li>
<li>A structured induction to Greenwich AMHP service</li>
<li>Up to 2 days in each 5 year period to complete your AMHP re-approval portfolio</li>
<li>Opportunity to be involved in the practice education of social workers and AMHPs undertaking professional training</li>
<li>Access to Social Work, AMHP and Reflective Practice Forums for peer group discussion reflection and supervision</li>
<li>A welcome meeting with the Head of Social Care and Mental Health Lead Social Worker to begin to discuss and plan for your continued professional development pathway</li>
<li>Access to protected time to undertake the requirements for your Social Work England registration</li>
<li>Access to the Royal Borough of Greenwich learning portal, training programmes, reflective workshops, and events</li>
<li>Strong partnership working between Royal Borough of Greenwich Health and Adults Services, Integrated Commissioning Board and Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust (Health Service Journal - Trust of the Year 2023 and The Sunday Times - Best Places to work 2023). This collaboration enables efficient multiagency working towards achieving a joint mission. </li>
</ul>For these roles you must hold:<ul>
<li>A registered professional social work qualification</li>
<li>An AMHP qualification</li>
<li>Registration with Social Work England</li>
<li>This role will require an Enhanced DBS check</li>
</ul>In return we offer a <a href="https://www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/info/200151/jobs_at_royal_borough_of_greenwich/1457/work_for_the_royal_borough_of_greenwich" target="_blank">range of benefits</a> including:<ul>
<li>Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>Generous annual leave allowance of 29 days plus Bank Holidays</li>
<li>Flexible and hybrid working arrangements with good IT equipment</li>
<li>Vibrant Staff Networks </li>
<li>Reduced rate gym membership</li>
<li>Cycle to Work Scheme</li>
<li>GreenwichCard entitling you to discounts at local businesses</li>
</ul>If you want to be part of this forward-thinking service and can help us to achieve our vision, we would love to hear from you.Please note that if successfully appointed, you will be an employee of the Royal Borough of Greenwich, seconded to Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust.This advert must be read in conjunction with the Job Description and Job Specification.When completing your application, please detail in your supporting statement how you meet the Person Specification requirements.Royal Borough of Greenwich reserves the right to close any vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date should there be a high volume of applications received.

Senior Social Worker (Approved Mental Health Professionals)

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Social Worker REF: 2501&nbsp; Hybrid Working&nbsp; PO2-PO3 Linked Grade: £44.937 pa rising in annual increments to £51, 288pa inc LW.&nbsp;&nbsp; Permanent and Full Time About Us: 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. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were develop for staff by staff;&nbsp;Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated&nbsp;One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.&nbsp; About the Borough: 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; 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. About the Role: We currently looking at recruiting a Social Worker into a position available in our Mental Health Service.&nbsp; The Adult Social Care Mental Health Service is part of a unique alliance, namely the Living Well Network Alliance (LWNA) which is responsible for providing Mental Health services through a model of integrated delivery with key alliance partners including South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, Certitude, Thames Reach and South London ICB. This is a real opportunity to be part of a service alliance that works closely together to deliver coordinated mental health services. As a Social Worker you will deliver a quality, responsive, safe, and person-centred service to support and promote the well-being of Lambeth residents.&nbsp; Safeguarding Adults is also one of our key focus areas and we expect all Lambeth staff to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people. The role requires that you have good organisational and communication skills and are familiar with current legislation and policies. The hours are Monday to Friday 9am-5pm or as the service requires at 35hrs per week.&nbsp; We are seeking experienced Social Workers who are committed to working in Mental Health and towards achieving Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) qualification (PO1-3).&nbsp; We will support you with professional development opportunities so that you can build the experience you need for the career path you want.&nbsp; We offer a 35-hour week and generous annual leave plus season ticket loans, mileage, a cycle scheme, quality supervision and online journals and resources. We also offer a generous retention package.&nbsp; ‘We especially encourage applications from people from the Black, Asian and Multiethnic communities and while the role is open to all applicants, Lambeth will utilise the positive action provisions of the Equality Act 2010 to appoint a candidate from underrepresented groups where there is a choice between two candidates of equal merit.’ For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below: Job Description and Person Specification Contact Information: For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Anthony Aseme on 027 926 6857 or Ian Armitage on 0207 926 6441 Recruitment Timelines: Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 19 October 2025. Benefits: We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including: <ul> <li>Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.</li> <li>Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.</li> <li>Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.</li> <li>Hybrid Working.</li> <li>Employee Assistance Programme.</li> <li>Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.</li> <li>Discounts at local restaurants.</li> <li>Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.</li> <li>Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.</li> <li>Cycle to Work Scheme.</li> <li>Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.</li> <li>Trade Union Membership.</li> </ul> How to Apply: If you're interest in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application.&nbsp; In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage. We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV and personal statement. 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 click&nbsp;here. We actively support applications from Lambeth Care Leavers

Lambeth Council

Social Worker

About UsNorth Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.The RoleWe are seeking a dedicated and experienced Adults Social worker to join our Community Team for People with Learning Disabilities (CTPLD). The CTPLD is a specialist Social Care service supporting adults with lifelong learning disabilities that significantly impact their daily lives.Our team is known for being supportive, skilled, and deeply committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred practice. We work in close partnership with health professionals, care providers, families, and community resources to empower individuals to live fulfilling and independent lives. At the same time, we ensure our statutory responsibilities are met—an aspect of the role that brings many challenges, including economic pressures, limited provision, complex needs, and the demands of balancing multiple priorities. We approach these challenges with professionalism, compassion, and a strong commitment to upholding the rights and wellbeing of the people we support.This role is a vital statutory function within Adult Social Care, ensuring compliance with key legislation including the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Human Rights Act 1998 and Equality Act 2010 as well and the associated safeguarding frameworks.As a Social Worker in CTPLD, you will contribute to legally robust, high-quality practice that supports adults with learning disabilities—balancing individual rights, risk management, and public protection.This is a rewarding opportunity to carry out meaningful statutory work within a specialist service, ensuring adults with learning disabilities receive lawful, support tailored to their needs.In this role, you will;Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Undertake Care Act assessments, reviews, and support planning in line with statutory guidance.</li><li>Apply the Mental Capacity Act and contribute to Best Interest decisions.</li><li>Lead and support safeguarding enquiries under Section 42 of the Care Act.</li><li>Prepare clear, evidence-based reports to support professional decision-making.</li><li>Work collaboratively with individuals, families, health colleagues, providers, and other agencies to deliver coordinated responses to complex needs.</li><li>Ensure compliance with all relevant policies, procedures, and statutory frameworks.</li><li>Complete Community DoLS applications.</li><li>Participate in weekly duty alongside the lead social worker.</li></ul>This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.This position is based at the Town Hall Weston Super Mare. Work StyleAt North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.This role falls into the category of Flexible Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:Flexible Worker – Remove heading<ul><li>2 or 3 (pro rata) days in the office</li><li>Works both from home and the office, depending on the task at hand.</li><li>Training is provided to help balance work-life and manage time effectively, with an emphasis on communication for team touchpoints and planning in-office days for collaboration.</li></ul>About YouWe are looking for an individual who is passionate about supporting people with learning disabilities to have appropriate care, and who possesses the following skills and experience:Essential Criteria:<ul><li>Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.</li><li>Demonstrable experience in statutory adult social care, particularly within learning disability services.</li><li>Strong working knowledge of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Human Rights Act, and safeguarding legislation.</li><li>Proven ability to manage complex caseloads and make sound, defensible decisions.</li><li>Effective partnership working with multi-disciplinary professionals, individuals, and families.</li><li>Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel.</li></ul>What We OfferAt North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:<ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits</li><li>Flexible working arrangements</li><li>Local Government Pension</li><li>Opportunities for professional development</li><li>Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums</li><li>Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year</li><li>Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team</li><li>Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes</li></ul>Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our <a href="https://heyzine.com/flip-book/e562fd773b.html" target="_blank">Benefits booklet</a>.How to ApplyIf you share our <a href="https://n-somerset.gov.uk/my-services/jobs-training/vision-values" target="_blank">vision and values</a>and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.Contact InformationFor further information about the role, please contact Shelley Nathan, Team Manager <a href="mailto:shelley.nathan@n-somerset.gov.uk" target="_blank">shelley.nathan@n-somerset.gov.uk</a> or Chris Cox, Lead Social worker at <a href="mailto:Chris.Cox@n-somerset.gov.uk" target="_blank">Chris.Cox@n-somerset.gov.uk</a> or by calling the team on 01934 888 801 Important InformationAs a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.Interview Date: Wednesday 26 November 2025.Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK and are unable to provide Sponsorship for this role.Equal OpportunitiesAt North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We reserve the right to close this advertisement early or extend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.





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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Job Title: Fostering Social WorkerA bit about us:Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place.&nbsp;We've got ambitious targets to meet by 2025 and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities.&nbsp;&nbsp; Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.&nbsp;Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!Our Practice Model – “Our City, Our Children, Together” – was chosen by colleagues, parents and carers, children, and young people to reflect our collective commitment to working collaboratively, it is more than just a practice model, it is a shared vision. Every part of this model has been co-produced with the people who access and deliver our services.&nbsp;It represents our values, our relationships, and our belief that, by working together, we can create the best outcomes for children, young people, and their networks. This is a model we can be proud of and one that truly belongs to all of us.The Role:We currently have two roles available for experienced Fostering social workers – one in Fostering Supervision and Support and the other in Fostering Mainstream Recruitment and Assessment, please indicate on your application which role you are applying for.Fostering Supervision and Support role :<ul>
<li>As an experienced Children’s Social Worker, you will have a strong career background within children and families and have sound knowledge within Safeguarding and Fostering, as well as having comprehensive understanding of all fostering regulations and legislation statutory guidance and processes</li>
<li>You will manage a diverse, complex and varied caseload always being child centered in your approach, delivering excellent services and improving outcomes</li>
<li>You will bring your knowledge and expertise to the role to work in order to make effective decisions and advise, supervise and support our foster carers in ensuring we offer the best stable placements for our children and young people</li>
</ul>Mainstream Recruitment Assessment role :<ul>
<li>You will have key experience in undertake robust assessments of prospective foster carers using relevant frameworks (e.g. Form F). You will have the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines</li>
<li>You will have excellent communication skills and be able to confidently produce clear, analytical, and evidence-based reports that meet statutory and local authority standards, presenting to fostering panels with clarity and confidence</li>
<li>You will be experienced to guide applicants through the approval process with empathy and professionalism, with a strong commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and inclusive recruitment</li>
</ul>The posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and up to date registration with Social Work England as a qualified Social Worker.Our offer to you:<ul>
<li>At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days</li>
<li>Agile working (role dependent) - a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception</li>
<li>Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme</li>
<li>Progression -&nbsp;opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning</li>
<li>Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme</li>
<li>Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes&nbsp;</li>
<li>Drive Time –&nbsp;a salary sacrifice car lease scheme</li>
<li>Family friendly policies with enhanced leave &nbsp;</li>
<li>Discounted Gym Memberships&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Volunteering Scheme&nbsp;</li>
<li>Medicash&nbsp;</li>
</ul>Next steps: Closing date:&nbsp;midnight Tuesday 14 October 2025 Shortlisting date: Wednesday 15 October 2025 Interview date: Wednesday 22 October 2025 Interview type: Face to Face interviewWe reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Harriet Cadman, Recruitment and Retention Lead, <a href="mailto:harriet.cadman@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">harriet.cadman@liverpool.gov.uk</a>. &nbsp;Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council.Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve.&nbsp;As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities.&nbsp;To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.&nbsp;If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at <a href="mailto:recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk</a>.Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system.&nbsp;Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. &nbsp;Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process.&nbsp;All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship.&nbsp;Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility <a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/gRWgCZ668UPJVq6ijjIC3?domain=urldefense.com" target="_blank">criteria</a> for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.

Liverpool City Council

Liverpool City Council needs you!

Fostering Social Worker

We are currently recruiting Social Workers to join our Children's Social Work Team. We are proud to be ‘Good’ in Medway and are determined to build on the great work that has been done so far to improve the services for our children, young people and families.Recent promotions, following our investment in new Assistant Team Managers across the service, mean we are now looking for passionate social workers who can commit to making a difference to our children in Medway.Children matter in Medway, and so do you. It’s an exciting time to join us as we offer competitive pay and conditions and hybrid working. We are committed to helping you to grow and develop throughout your career and reach your full potential. Our practice development offer along with management capacity across our teams, ensures you will be guided, supported and cared for.Whether you have recently completed your ASYE or have worked in children’s social work for some years we would love you to join us on our ongoing journey. You will be joining an experienced and dedicated social work team who have relationship and strengths-based work with children and families at the core of their practice.Experienced Social Workers (with 2+ years post qualifying experience) will be offered a package of up to £51,329 per annum (inclusive of market premia + £3,000 per annum retention payment).Social Workers with less than 2 years’ service will be offered a package of up to £46,956 per annum (inclusive of market premia + £2,000 per annum retention payment).Join us and #Make a Difference…<h4>Our Offer</h4><ul><li>We are proud to offer a range of benefits including –</li><li>A generous annual leave entitlement up to 30 days plus bank holidays</li><li>An excellent local government pension scheme</li><li>An essential car user allowance with option to apply for a lease car after six months.</li><li>Free car parking</li><li>Hybrid working - enabling you to work from home/office (minimum of 2 days per week will be required in the office). Assessment Teams are office based for duty weeks.</li><li>Relocation package of up to £8,000</li><li>A range of staff benefits and discounts including access to fantastic discounts and savings on shops and services, travel discounts, health and wellbeing support, and an employee assistance service.</li><li>Access to professional development and support including Community Care Inform.</li><li>Hybrid working style</li></ul><h4>About You</h4><ul><li>You will hold a recognised Social Work qualification eg. Degree in Social Work, PGC in Social Work, CQSW, DipSW or equivalent and be registered with Social Work England.</li><li>You will have successfully completed your ASYE </li><li>You will have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.</li><li>For further information on the qualifications, skills and experience required, please refer to the Job Profile and Person Specification.</li><li>Additional Information</li><li>For an informal discussion, please don't hesitate to contact one of the recruiting managers below. Alternatively, please email the recruitment team on <a href="mailto:cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk</a>. </li><li>Suzanne Mehmet, Head of Service (Children's Social Work Teams) - 01634 334470</li><li>Sharon Ward, Service Manager (Children's Social Work Teams) - 01634 331214</li><li>Susan Akinyele, Service Manager (Children's Social Work Teams) - 01634 333704</li><li>To apply please click on the ‘Apply Online’ button at the top of this advert.</li><li>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</li><li>This position is subject to an Enhanced Children’s DBS Check.</li><li>For more information on our roles within Children’s Services please visit <a href="https://www.medway.gov.uk/childrenservicesjobs" target="_blank">https://www.medway.gov.uk/childrenservicesjobs</a></li></ul>Please consider the application guidance when submitting your application.Please note that all recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in hard copy format, please contact the Children's Services Recruitment Team on 01634 332211 or email <a href="mailto:cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk</a> If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.<h4>Important Information</h4> Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile<h4>Our organisation</h4>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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Social Worker - Childrens Social Work Team

Job Title: Employment Adviser Starting Salary: £34,433 progressing to £37,280 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 30 Location: Hertfordshire Contract Type:&nbsp;Permanent Directorate: Growth &amp; Environment<h4>About the team</h4>We are seeking a motivated and compassionate&nbsp;Employment Adviser&nbsp;to join our Supported Employment team. In this rewarding role, you will support disabled people, individuals with health conditions, and those facing complex barriers to secure and sustain meaningful paid employment.This position is part of the&nbsp;Connect to Work&nbsp;programme — a voluntary Supported Employment initiative funded by the Department for Work and Pensions. You will deliver the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model (full training provided), offering tailored advice and guidance to participants, while also building strong partnerships with local employers to create opportunities aligned with participants’ skills and aspirations.To learn more about the Connect to Work programme, please see the following linkConnect to WorkOur Supported Employment team includes a Team Manager, two Team Leaders, and a number of Employment Advisers based across Stevenage and Hemel Hempstead, covering the whole of Hertfordshire. With over 30 years of experience delivering supported employment locally, the team brings a wealth of expertise and commitment.The service was assessed in 2023 under the Supported Employment Quality Assurance Framework and awarded&nbsp;“Provider of Excellence status”. Following our annual review we have retained our Provider of Excellence status as recognition of our fidelity to the model and the impact of our work.&nbsp;<h4>About the role</h4>Employment Advisors play a vital role in empowering participants to move closer to the labour market. You will work directly with individuals to explore their skills, aspirations, and employment goals, co-creating personalised action plans that reflect their unique circumstances.You will provide practical support with job searching, CV writing, applications, and interview preparation, alongside delivering one-to-one and group coaching sessions designed to build confidence, motivation, and resilience.A key part of the role involves supporting participants to identify, disclose, and manage barriers to work — including mental health challenges and welfare-related issues — with sensitivity and professionalism. You will also engage with employers to identify suitable opportunities, arrange interviews, and offer ongoing support to both participants and employers to promote successful job retention.You may also work with a small number of participants who are already in work to sustain and thrive in their employment.<h4>About you</h4>We’re looking for a compassionate and proactive individual with excellent interpersonal skills, a solution-focused approach, and a genuine passion for helping people overcome barriers to secure lasting employment and self-employment.Essential Skills and Experience<ul><li>Proven experience delivering employability support, including CV writing, job search strategies, and interview/selection preparation.</li><li>A strong understanding of the challenges faced by individuals who experience exclusion from the labour market, including those with disabilities or complex needs.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to provide high-quality coaching and guidance that leads to positive employment outcomes.</li><li>Skilled in building participants’ confidence, motivation, and resilience to help them progress towards work.</li><li>Experience engaging with employers to identify suitable opportunities, arrange interviews, and gather feedback.</li><li>Ability to identify transferable skills and match participants to appropriate roles based on their strengths and aspirations.</li><li>Experience supporting clients into employment and providing follow-up support to help them sustain work.</li><li>Comfortable working in a target-driven environment, with a track record of achieving KPIs while maintaining a person-centred approach.</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Experience delivering the Individual Placement Support (IPS) model or other supported employment models.</li><li>Knowledge of strategies to support individuals furthest from the job market.</li><li>Experience in employer engagement and partnership working.</li><li>Confidence in challenging misconceptions and advocating for inclusive employment practices.</li></ul>This role involves regular travel throughout the county, including accompanying individuals to meetings and appointments. Therefore, a full UK driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle are essential.We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Community Services, level COM9 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Community servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:emma.gladdish@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">emma.gladdish@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: week commencing 27th October 2025Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Hertfordshire County Council

Employment Adviser

The role will be based in North, West and Central Birmingham and includes the £5,000 retention payment. 1 x Position in LadywoodAs a Social Work Practice Supervisor, you will play a key role in supporting Lead Practitioners and Team Managers to ensure children and families receive high-quality, needs-led assessments and timely support. You will:<ul> <li>Provide reflective supervision and casework oversight.</li> <li>Support the development and delivery of multi-agency Family Help plans.</li> <li>Chair multi-agency meetings, quality assure and authorise assessments and reports.</li> <li>Promote the voice of the child and ensure their views shape their care.</li> <li>Champion our practice model ‘Connections Count’ and uphold our values of equality, diversity, and inclusion.</li></ul> What We’re Looking For:<ul> <li>A degree in Social Work and registration with Social Work England.</li> <li>Extensive experience working with vulnerable children and families.</li> <li>Strong knowledge of legislation, safeguarding, and multi-agency working.</li> <li>Excellent communication, analytical, and supervisory skills.</li> <li>A commitment to reflective practice and continuous professional development.</li></ul> Help 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

Social Work Practice Supervisor - North, West and Central 

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Are you a committed and experienced Vision Rehabilitation Specialist / Rehabilitation Officer who is passionate about providing services to visually impaired people. If so, Enfield Council is the place for you. 
We are seeking to recruit a qualified Vision Rehabilitation Specialist with a Diploma in Rehabilitation Studies, or equivalent, and an understanding of the needs of people with a visual impairment and dual sensory loss. 
In this role, you will be responsible for providing specialist support and rehabilitation services to individuals with vision impairment, enabling them to maintain their independence and enhance their quality of life. Your key duties will include: 
 
 - Completing assessments to identify individual needs and develop personalised support plans. 
 - Delivering practical training and advice on daily living skills, mobility, low vision aids and assistive technology. 
 - Working with other professionals within Adult Social Care, and with external agencies to ensure holistic care and support. 
 - Advocating for service users and promoting their inclusion within the community. 
 - Keeping accurate records and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and best practices. 
 
If you would like to know more about the role, please contact David Marke (<a href="mailto:david.marke@enfield.gov.uk" target="_blank">david.marke@enfield.gov.uk</a>) for an informal discussion. 
 
“This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment”. 
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. 
We do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents. Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your application/CV. 
Why it's great to work for Enfield Council: 
 
 - An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). 
 - Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas. 
 - A blend of remote and office based working for most roles. 
 - Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months. 
 - Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods. 
 - Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family. 
 - Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work. 
 
We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That’s why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we’d love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working, click here to find out more. 
If you have previously applied for this role within the past 6 months, unfortunately, a second application will not be considered.

London Borough of Enfield

Rehabilitation Officer Sensory Impaired - Qualified

Job Title: Leaving Care Personal Advisor Starting Salary: 34433.76 - 37280.04 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37.0 Location: Stevenage Contract Type: Fixed Term Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>We have an exciting opportunity for a Leaving Care Personal Advisors to join our Care Leaver Team. This role will support young people transitioning from being Children Looked After to Care Leavers.Leaving Care Personal Advisors provide fundamental support, advice and guidance in a range of areas to ensure young people access a smooth transition into adulthood and to have the skills and knowledge to thrive throughout their future.<h4>About the role</h4>As a Leaving Care Personal Advisor, you will work with young adults who are Care Leavers alongside a range of statutory and community services to ensure the best outcomes for those we work with. This includes;<ul><li>Working in line with statutory responsibilities set out in the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 and the guidance supporting the Children and Social Work Act 2017.</li><li>Holding responsibility for a case load of Care Leavers from the age of 18 to 25.</li><li>Assessing young people’s needs and acting as lead professional, developing clear pathway plans and risk assessments, involving other agencies where appropriate.</li><li>Engaging in effective multi agency working, developing collaborative relationships with agencies, and coordinating support i.e. mental health, substance use, homelessness.</li><li>Engaging with and providing support for young people, including those with significant additional needs to identify and address barriers to personal development, learning and work, particularly during periods of transition.</li><li>Providing direct support to young people preparing to leave care, in order to ensure a smooth and positive transition to independent living.</li><li>Working with young people and their significant others, including family members/carers and others, to enable them to contribute to maximising the young person’s potential.</li><li>Working to agreed targets, monitoring the progress of young people on caseload through regular review, recording data on relevant management information systems to appropriate timescales and standards, producing reports and correspondence as required.</li><li>Keeping up to date with relevant updates in legislation, guidance, policy and procedures in relation to Care Leavers and issues which impact on them i.e. housing, cost of living.</li></ul>The duties and responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present. The post holder is expected to accept any reasonable alterations that may from time to time be necessary.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Knowledge of child development, adolescence, social, emotional and mental health needs</li><li>Knowledge/experience of working with care leavers, young people and/or families</li><li>Knowledge of current legislation and guidance relating to safeguarding children and adults</li><li>Experience of multi-agency working with various statutory agencies.</li><li>Ability to build trust, engage and safeguard young people and families; including those that may be parents.</li><li>Ability to use structured assessment tools and plan interventions</li><li>Ability to communicate effectively (in both written and verbal forms) with young people, their families, and other professionals</li><li>Effective skills in organisation, time management and in managing a complex workload</li><li>Competent in using ICT packages relevant to the role to store and present information</li><li>Commitment to own continuous professional development and best practice</li><li>Holding a full and access to your own vehicle.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Knowledge of working with Care Leavers within a formal working environment.</li><li>Understanding of transition to adulthood and of Child Looked After processes.</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC9 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact Helen Andrews (<a href="mailto:helen.andrews@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">helen.andrews@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>)Interview Date: 15th October 2025Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. Secondment This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the Secondment Form as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Leaving Care Personal Advisor

Do you have experience of managing caseloads of medium and high risk anti-social behaviour and domestic abuse cases? Have you developed and maintained expert knowledge of ASB prevention and collaborated with key external partners through creating effective relationships, (including Police and Local Authorities) to resolve local community safety issues?If so, you could be the next Community Safety Specialist here at Peabody. You’ll manage a full range of community safety casework, ensuring Peabody’s Community Safety Service is delivered within agreed timeframes, collaborating with internal and external partners to ensure compliance with all necessary protocols, keeping accurate records and maintaining risk assessments. You’ll engage with Peabody’s internal and external legal teams on complex cases, preparing documentation and where needed representing Peabody at Court and external meetings.You’ll provide our Neighbourhood Managers with advice, support and all necessary tools and tactics to remedy cases with a key focus on prevention, intervention, and enforcement when necessary. To be successful in this role, you’ll work in the office one day per week, and the rest of the week is spent visiting estates/areas you work in. You will cover a patch spanning Westminster.You’ll collaborate with colleagues in Customer Services and Communities teams to identify support needs, accessing relevant agencies for both victims and perpetrators of anti-social behaviour and domestic abuse, completing referrals to mediation and other support services as appropriate.Could it be you?To be a success in this role, you’re:<ul><li>experienced in working in community safety or ASB teams.</li><li>experience of working with survivors of domestic abuse </li><li>knowledgeable of key issues and able to provide effective solutions.</li><li>knowledgeable of relevant ASB legislation and community safety solutions.</li><li>a strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills</li><li>confident in your ability to influence and negotiate, and have a track record of building effective partnerships with external agencies</li><li>experienced in a proactive, innovative, and solutions-focused approach to resolving community safety issues, showcasing problem-solving skills and efficient customer and neighbourhood support</li></ul>This role will require a Basic DBS checkAt Peabody, we’re all about making a difference to our community and helping people flourish. Here’s what you’ll get when you join us: Flexible and hybrid working<ul><li>30 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays</li><li>Up to 10% pension contribution, matched 1:1</li><li>Two additional paid volunteering days each year</li><li>Flexible benefits scheme, including options for healthcare, dental care, and more</li></ul>Ready to apply?Click ‘Apply Now’ to send us your CV and tell us why you’re the right fit for this role. If you have any questions, email <a href="mailto:caroline.seery@peabody.org.uk" target="_blank">caroline.seery@peabody.org.uk</a>Interviews will take place on 21st &amp; 22nd OctoberWe encourage early applications as we may close the advert before the stated deadline. As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer.





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Peabody

Community Safety Specialist (Westminster)

North Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.The RoleWe are pleased to offer a full time permanent opportunity for a Safeguarding Adults Officer. The post is open to registered health or social care professionals with experience of safeguarding adults work.We also welcome applications from newly qualified social workers, commencing at level 7 progressing to level 8 on completion of ASYE.You will work in a supportive team that leads the local authority response to safeguarding adults concerns. The successful applicant will, under the supervision of the safeguarding adults manager and senior safeguarding adults officers, coordinate the local authority response to safeguarding adults concerns through making S.42(1) decisions and undertaking S.42(2) safeguarding adults enquiries.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Ensure that the adult at risk remains central to any safeguarding response</li><li>Assess and manage risk including complex situations</li><li>Make decisions according to he relevant legislation (The Care Act 2014)</li><li>Work in partnership with multiple agencies</li><li>Undertake work in the community with adults at risk and also with health and social care providers in the context of organisational abuse</li></ul>This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.Work StyleAt North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.This role falls into the category of Mobile/Field Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:<ul><li>0-1 day in the office</li><li>Includes field workers who primarily work remotely.</li><li>Comes into the office for meetings or focused work. Virtual connections with the team are essential, with portable technology supporting work on the go.</li></ul>About YouWe are looking for an individual who is passionate about safeguarding and who possesses the following skills and experience:Essential Criteria:<ol><li>Relevant professional qualification in Health or Social Care e.g. Social Work, Occupational Therapy or Nursing.</li><li>Must be registered with the relevant professional body</li><li>Experience of interagency and multi-disciplinary working</li><li>Experience of working with a range of statutory, independent and voluntary sector providers i.e. Police, CQC, care homes etc</li><li>Experience in practical application of the mental capacity act and deprivation of liberty safeguards.</li><li>An ability to adapt to unexpected problems and situations and make decisions in complex situations sometimes because of uncertain information.</li><li>Knowledge of The Care Act and associated statutory guidance in relation to safeguarding adults</li></ol>Desirable Criteria:1. Experience of S.42(1) decision making and coordinating S.42(2) enquiries as a local authority function or as caused to do so.2. Ability to contribute to the development of policy and practice.What We OfferAt North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:<ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits</li><li>Flexible working arrangements</li><li>Local Government Pension</li><li>Opportunities for professional development</li><li>Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums</li><li>Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year</li><li>Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team</li><li>Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes</li></ul>Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our <a href="https://heyzine.com/flip-book/e562fd773b.html" target="_blank">Benefits booklet</a>.How to ApplyIf you share our <a href="https://n-somerset.gov.uk/my-services/jobs-training/vision-values" target="_blank">vision and values</a>and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.Contact InformationFor further information about the role, please contact James WrightSafeguarding Adults Manager, at <a href="mailto:james.wright@n-somerset.gov.uk" target="_blank">james.wright@n-somerset.gov.uk</a> or 07917228408.Important InformationAs a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.Interview Date: TBCPlease note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK and are unable to provide Sponsorship for this role.Equal OpportunitiesAt North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We reserve the right to close this advertisement early or extend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.





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Safeguarding Adults Officer

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<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/6728/Child_Protection_-_Experienced_Social_Worker_-_Person_Specification.pdf" target="_blank">Child_Protection_-_Experienced_Social_Worker_-_Person_Specification</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/6729/CWD_-_Experienced_Social_Worker_-_Job_Description.pdf" target="_blank">CWD_-_Experienced_Social_Worker_-_Job_Description</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/6730/CWD_-_Experienced_Social_Worker_-_Person_Specification.pdf" target="_blank">CWD_-_Experienced_Social_Worker_-_Person_Specification</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/6732/Conditions_of_Service_-_updated.pdf" target="_blank">Conditions_of_Service_-_updated</a></li></ul>

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Are you a Qualified Social Worker?
Do you want to make a difference to the lives of Children and Families through effective Social Care?&nbsp; Do you want to be part of a team that cares and will value your knowledge, experience and you as a person? Then Knowsley Children’s Services could be the place for you.&nbsp;
See what our staff say about working with Knowsley Children's Services: <a href="https://youtu.be/oMH7chd4Qrc" target="_blank">watch here</a>
Be part of what we are building.&nbsp;
Following our recent Ofsted inspection, our Children’s Social Care Services (CSC) department are on an improvement journey - one we would love you to join us on!&nbsp;
Want to work with:&nbsp;
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<li>A friendly, supportive team who genuinely cares about their employees?</li>
<li>A smaller local authority in easy commuting distance from across the North West with hybrid working options?</li>
<li>Somewhere you can really make a difference to the lives of our Children and Young People</li>
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Then this may be the role for you...&nbsp;&nbsp;
We have high aspirations for our children and young people and are determined to work together to make the necessary improvements and get to ‘good’ whilst always aiming higher. This is an exciting time to join our service - improving CSC is one of the Council’s main priorities; there’s significant investment in the service, expertise on-hand and opportunities for you to make a real difference; helping to shape the future delivery of CSC for the benefit of our children and young people.&nbsp;&nbsp;
If you choose to join us, you will be coming to an inclusive, supportive, and friendly team.  We have a new engaging and ambitious leadership team in place, who will ensure that you work in an environment where you feel recognised, valued, and listened to.  As a service we offer flexible working, manageable caseloads and a vast array of employee benefits details of which can be found below.  We welcome you to come and join us on this exciting journey– in return we promise to support, develop, and help you achieve your goals.&nbsp;
We are looking for Experienced Social Workers across many of our services including Children with Disabilities, Child Protection, Children looked After and Young Person's Team.&nbsp;&nbsp;
To be successful you will be a qualified, experienced social worker and you will be professionally registered with Social Work England.&nbsp; You will be committed to making a difference for Children, Young People and their families and you’ll be a great communicator able to quickly build good relationships.&nbsp; It’s important you actively invest in your continuous professional development, and we will support you to do this.&nbsp;
Our offer to you:&nbsp;
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We are a Disability Confident Employer, meaning we offer Inclusive &amp; accessible recruitment, offering an interview to disabled people, providing reasonable adjustments, &amp; supporting existing employees. </li>
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Flexible working, Hybrid working arrangements &amp; family friendly initiatives; Our flexible working scheme allows you to manage your hours &amp; plan your life more easily. We will consider requests for flexible working.  For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time.</li>
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Generous Holiday Entitlement: starting at 28 days leave with an option to buy additional 10 days leave </li>
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Manageable Workloads - directors of our service work closely with the Heads of Service &amp; Team Managers to ensure caseloads are manageable &amp; you are supported. </li>
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Differentiated sickness absence for individuals living with a disability. </li>
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Menopause policy supporting women in the workplace. </li>
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Local Government Pension Scheme </li>
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Newly Developed Bespoke Four-Week Induction Programme </li>
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High Quality IT Kit supporting agile working arrangements </li>
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Learning &amp; Career Development: We have a wide range of blended learning opportunities available to all employees, which will be relevant to your job &amp; progression </li>
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Supportive Practice Improvement Team – we have a team of experienced staff who build positive working relationships with staff to work alongside you to embed learning from audits or reviews.</li>
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A range of Workers Groups, , Black &amp; Minority Workers' Group, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Forum, Neurodiverse Staff Support Group. </li>
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Well-being Support: We want to improve the well-being of our employees both in &amp; out of the workplace </li>
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Apprenticeship Offer </li>
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Secondment Opportunities </li>
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MyTime – our monthly supervisions scheduled with you. This is your one-to-one time solely focused on your career development </li>
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Reflective Supervision - 4 weekly </li>
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Access to Signs of Safety Group Supervision </li>
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Newly Developed Progression Pathway </li>
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Learning at Work Week: A yearly celebration awards to recognise &amp; celebrate individual practice across the council</li>
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Visible and accessible Leadership including Monthly Principal Social Worker (PSW) drop-in sessions </li>
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Themed Practice Learning Week: Providing a range of bitesize learning opportunities. </li>
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Currently Offering Free Parking </li>
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Cycle to Work Scheme: We are committed to greener transport solutions. Our scheme entitles you to significant discounts on the price of a new bike &amp; safety equipment. </li>
<li>Bank holidays</li>
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Eye Tests: We provide all display screen users with a free eye test on request. We have a corporate eye care scheme which includes a contribution to the cost of glasses </li>
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Free Refreshments – Tea, Coffee and Milk</li>
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Discounted Gym Membership </li>
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Credit Union Membership </li>
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VIVUP Discounts &amp; Savings The program offers a staff discount scheme. </li>
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Please note that sponsorship is not available for this post
Application Process&nbsp;
We promote applications from all sections of the community, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.&nbsp;
At Knowsley we value our applicants and want you to feel well-informed and welcome. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact Laverne Bell-Jones on Tel: 07553620733&nbsp;/ Laura Knights on Tel: 07553619228&nbsp;
If you are interested in any of these vacancies, please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification. Please note your supporting statement should not exceed 1–2 pages in length.

Knowsley Council

Experienced Social Worker (Children's Services)

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<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/6373/Children_s_Action_Plan_2023-24.pdf" target="_blank">Children_s_Action_Plan_2023-24</a></li>
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ASYE Social Workers X3
New and exciting opportunity for newly qualified social workers, entering into their assessed and supported year in employment (ASYE), to join Hackney as part of a brand new ASYE team. This is the first team of its kind in Hackney that will provide a high level of support as well as a vast range of opportunities to learn and develop across the first year of employment.
We are currently looking for enthusiastic, passionate newly qualified social workers, who are committed to learning and developing their practice and are dedicated to improving outcomes for the lives of children and families in Hackney. The successful candidate will join a brand new team of other newly qualified social workers, led by a highly experienced and skilled team manager, who will support them to navigate the challenges and opportunities of their first year in practice. We are looking for practitioners who already have some experience of working with children and families at a statutory level and who are able to demonstrate strong social work values and skills that align with Hackney’s STAR model of practice.
Join us in Hackney for your next career move and start afresh in 2025. Our priority is to provide the highest quality support and care for Hackney’s children and families, providing the right support at the right time. We are rated Good by Ofsted and are continually seeking to improve our services and set this out in our&nbsp;<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1W0k4L-fp_e9zMt7r_LbJ_P3kaeWVzN23/view?pli=1" target="_blank">Action Plan</a>.
Benefits:
- Generous holiday allowance – 27 days per year, rising to 32 days after five years
- Unrivalled pension scheme
- Flexible working options including part-time options
- A range of discounts at local eating establishments (of which there are many!) and subsidised gym membership.
- Access to financial and season ticket loans
- Health and wellbeing benefits, such as lunchtime fitness classes
- A comprehensive training and development offer
Why Hackney?
- Our Systemic, Trauma-Informed and Anti-Racist (STAR) practice model informs everything we do.
- We provide wide-ranging and excellent training and development opportunities; we will help you to develop excellent social work practice, leading to career advancement at your own pace.
- Following on from our Anti Racist Summit in October 2023 we remain committed to dismantling systemic racism, discrimination, injustice and making anti-racism a foundation of our practice.
- We pride ourselves on offering a high quality level of personal and case supervision, with a strong clinical offer and an approachable/visible management presence.
- We are an innovative borough where we collaborate to support change for the children and families we work for and for each other.
Candidates must:
- Hold a relevant social work qualification
- Be registered with Social Work England
- Have some statutory experience of work with children and families
- An enhanced DBS check is required for this posts
As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation.
If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below.
We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV’s.
To proceed with your application, you will need to create an account and submit your application.
As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description.
We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace. However, if you are thinking of using this tool to submit your application, we ask you to think about what value it will add. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.
This application process replaces a supporting statement.
Closing date for applications: 12 October 2025 (22:59)
Interview and assessment date: W/C 27 OCTOBER 2025
We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.
Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.
The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk" target="_blank">hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk</a>



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London Borough of Hackney

ASYE Social Worker- Children & Education

We are recruiting a Social Worker at Caerphilly County Borough Council. Working hours: 37 Contract Type: Full Time, Fixed Term for 24 months Location: Tredomen HouseTeam: 16 Plus Team This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization. We pay an attractive salary of £39,152 - £41,771 with an additional £3,551 annual market supplement, and offer access to training and development opportunities. This post is a social work position within the 16plus team, with a specific role in supporting young people in care who are Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASC).The role will require you to support all looked after asylum seeking children aged 16 plus in making a successful transition to adulthood. In addition, the support will involve 18+ care leavers in their transition into adulthood and to prepare young people with the outcomes of their immigration status.Within this role you will be required to provide a high-quality service in relation to all aspects of the assessment and care management process which meet the needs of unaccompanied asylum seeking children and care experienced young people.For the role, we ask that you have: <ul><li>Diploma/Degree in Social Work or predecessor.</li><li>Excellent communication skills with children, young people, their families/carers and professionals.</li><li>Experience of multi-agency working.</li></ul>We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes. To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Karen Williams on 07354 168026 or email <a href="mailto:willik19@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">willik19@caerphilly.gov.uk</a>. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact <a href="mailto:webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> for further information.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.You must possess a Diploma/Degree in Social Work or predecessor and be registered as a Social Worker with Social Care Wales (or able to transfer from another recognised body). The current registration requirements state that completion of the Consolidation of Practice qualification within your first 3 years of practice is mandatory (if you qualified after 1st April 2016). Failure to successfully complete this qualification will result in you being unable to renew your Social Work Registration or practice as a Social Worker.This post attracts a Market Supplement of £3,551 per annum, in addition to the annual salary, which will be paid in 12 monthly instalments.





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Caerphilly County Borough Council

Social Worker - 16 Plus

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £33,143 – £36,363 a year pro rata plus £963 essential car user allowance (Subject to Criteria) Hours per week: 37 hours and 30 hours a week Contract type: PermanentWe’re looking for a dedicated and compassionate Family Support Worker to join our team. In this role, you’ll play a key part in making a real difference to the lives of children and their families. Whether it’s working directly with parents to build confidence or helping children access the services they need, your work will be meaningful and varied.You’ll work closely with professionals from a range of agencies – from schools and social workers to health practitioners – ensuring a coordinated approach to family support. You’ll spend time getting to know the families you work with, understanding their strengths and challenges, and developing clear plans to support positive change.Some aspects of the role may include child protection work, so you’ll need to be comfortable working with sensitivity, professionalism, and care. Flexibility is important – you’ll be expected to occasionally work evenings or weekends, and travel across the Borough is part of the job.Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>You’ve got hands-on experience working with children and families in a social care, education, or health care setting, and you're familiar with the challenges families face – especially in areas where poverty or abuse can impact wellbeing. You may already have some involvement in child protection work and are ready to build on that foundation.You’re confident working in partnership with parents, carers, and young people. Listening, understanding, and engaging are your strengths. You know how to assess a situation, identify needs, and develop clear, focused support plans. You’re someone who thrives when trusted to take initiative and manage your own workload, but also values working as part of a wider team.This is a public facing role so you’ll need to show off your fluency in speaking and writing English<h2>About us</h2>Our ambitious&nbsp;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. On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received. <h2>Benefits</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: - From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade - Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave - Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area - Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant - Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility) - Employee Assistance Programme: 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 - Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns - Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways - Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons - Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel<h2>How to apply</h2>We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out! Our ‘How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application:&nbsp;<a href="https://m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/Jobs_and_careers/recruitment/Pages/How-to-apply.aspx" target="_blank">How to apply</a><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=1569532&amp;ptId=11838" 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=1602803&amp;ptId=11838" target="_blank">download: L6 Family Support Worker JD.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Luton Borough Council

Family Support Worker

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Job title: Social Worker - Assessment or Safeguarding ServiceA bit about us:Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet by 2025 and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities. &nbsp; Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.&nbsp;Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!Ofsted stated the following about our Children and Young People's Services in their recent monitoring visit: “The workforce is passionate, committed, and excited about the future.&nbsp;Staff care deeply about their young people and are ambitious for their futures…they feel well supported by their colleagues, managers, and senior leaders, whom they describe as approachable and visible.”Our Practice Model – “Our City, Our Children, Together” – was chosen by colleagues, parents and carers, children, and young people to reflect our collective commitment to working collaboratively, it is more than just a practice model, it is a shared vision. Every part of this model has been co-produced with the people who access and deliver our services.&nbsp;It represents our values, our relationships, and our belief that, by working together, we can create the best outcomes for children, young people, and their networks. This is a model we can be proud of and one that truly belongs to all of us.The Role:<ul>
<li>As a Children’s Social Worker, you will effectively manage a diverse caseload with children and families within our Assessment or Safeguarding Services</li>
<li>As a Children’s Social Worker, you will be confident in undertaking direct work and completing high-quality assessments within set timescales&nbsp;</li>
<li>The post holder, as a Children’s Social Worker, will be responsible for complex decision making, being able to clearly identify levels of risks, always ensuring the safety and welfare of children and young people, using your professional judgement, critical reflection, and evidence-based tools&nbsp;</li>
<li>Our Social Workers will be innovative and creative in using a wide range of social work interventions to minimise risk and improve outcomes, ensuring that the child/young person’s voice is heard throughout&nbsp;</li>
<li>You will be confident to build and maintain positive professional relationships, with excellent communication and engagement skills&nbsp;</li>
</ul>Our offer to you:<ul>
<li>At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days</li>
<li>Agile working (role dependent) - a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception</li>
<li>Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme</li>
<li>Progression -&nbsp;opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning</li>
<li>Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme</li>
<li>Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes&nbsp;</li>
<li>Drive Time –&nbsp;a salary sacrifice car lease scheme</li>
<li>Family friendly policies with enhanced leave &nbsp;</li>
<li>Discounted Gym Memberships&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Volunteering Scheme&nbsp;</li>
<li>Medicash&nbsp;</li>
</ul>Next steps: Closing date: midnight on Thursday 30 October 2025 Shortlisting date: Friday 31 October 2025 Interview date: W/C 10 and 17 November 2025 Interview format: face-to-face competency-based interviewWe reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Harriet Cadman at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:harriet.cadman@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">harriet.cadman@liverpool.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council.Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.&nbsp;If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk</a>.Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. &nbsp;Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process.&nbsp;All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship.&nbsp;Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/gRWgCZ668UPJVq6ijjIC3?domain=urldefense.com" target="_blank">criteria</a> for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.This is not legal advice, and we advise you to seek your own independent legal advice tailored to your own personal circumstances.

Social Worker - Assessment or Safeguarding Service

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Job title: Social Worker - Permanence ServiceA bit about us:Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet by 2025 and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities. &nbsp; Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.&nbsp;Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!Ofsted stated the following about our Children and Young People's Services in their recent monitoring visit: “The workforce is passionate, committed, and excited about the future.&nbsp;Staff care deeply about their young people and are ambitious for their futures…they feel well supported by their colleagues, managers, and senior leaders, whom they describe as approachable and visible.”Our Practice Model – “Our City, Our Children, Together” – was chosen by colleagues, parents and carers, children, and young people to reflect our collective commitment to working collaboratively, it is more than just a practice model, it is a shared vision. Every part of this model has been co-produced with the people who access and deliver our services.&nbsp;It represents our values, our relationships, and our belief that, by working together, we can create the best outcomes for children, young people, and their networks. This is a model we can be proud of and one that truly belongs to all of us.The Role:<ul>
<li>As a Children’s Social Worker, you will effectively manage a diverse caseload with children and families within our Assessment or Safeguarding Services</li>
<li>As a Children’s Social Worker, you will be confident in undertaking direct work and completing high-quality assessments within set timescales&nbsp;</li>
<li>The post holder, as a Children’s Social Worker, will be responsible for complex decision making, being able to clearly identify levels of risks, always ensuring the safety and welfare of children and young people, using your professional judgement, critical reflection, and evidence-based tools&nbsp;</li>
<li>Our Social Workers will be innovative and creative in using a wide range of social work interventions to minimise risk and improve outcomes, ensuring that the child/young person’s voice is heard throughout&nbsp;</li>
<li>You will be confident to build and maintain positive professional relationships, with excellent communication and engagement skills&nbsp;</li>
</ul>Our offer to you:<ul>
<li>At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days</li>
<li>Agile working (role dependent) - a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception</li>
<li>Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme</li>
<li>Progression -&nbsp;opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning</li>
<li>Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme</li>
<li>Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes&nbsp;</li>
<li>Drive Time –&nbsp;a salary sacrifice car lease scheme</li>
<li>Family friendly policies with enhanced leave &nbsp;</li>
<li>Discounted Gym Memberships&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Volunteering Scheme&nbsp;</li>
<li>Medicash&nbsp;</li>
</ul>Next steps: Closing date: midnight on Thursday 30 October 2025 Shortlisting date: Friday 31 October 2025 Interview date: W/C 10 and 17 November 2025 Interview format: face-to-face competency-based interviewWe reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Harriet Cadman at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:harriet.cadman@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">harriet.cadman@liverpool.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council.Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.&nbsp;If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk</a>.Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. &nbsp;Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process.&nbsp;All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship.&nbsp;Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/gRWgCZ668UPJVq6ijjIC3?domain=urldefense.com" target="_blank">criteria</a> for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.This is not legal advice, and we advise you to seek your own independent legal advice tailored to your own personal circumstances.

Social Worker - Permanence Service

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Role: Social Worker (Fixed Term - Until July 2026)
Division: Supporting Families Division
Team- Permanency, Assessment &amp; Support Team 
Salary: Grade I-K - £45,852 - £57,495 plus travel allowance of £1,340 per annum
Location: LBTH Town Hall, 106 Whitechapel Road, London E1 1BJ
About Us
We believe that the best place for children is to be&nbsp;raised within their own families, immediate or wider,&nbsp;wherever it is safe and appropriate to do so.​ In Tower Hamlets, we are committed to&nbsp;building&nbsp;relationships and strengthening families&nbsp;by working&nbsp;with&nbsp;people in a compassionate and understanding&nbsp;way.&nbsp;​
We are&nbsp;ambitious&nbsp;for Tower Hamlets children and&nbsp;families and endeavour for every child and young&nbsp;person to be&nbsp;healthy, safe and successful.
Tower Hamlets is a progressive, ambitious and diverse place to work. We place children and families at the heart of everything that we do and are relentless in our pursuit of positive outcomes for all.
Our Better Together Practice Framework is based on the ideas and concepts which underpin Restorative Practice and draws from other strength-based approaches, such as Systemic and Trauma Informed Practice
Our C-Change approach: Connect, Curious, Community, Co-Produce, Collaborate, Check&nbsp;sets out “6 Cs ” for our work with children, young people, their parents and carers, and each other.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced, qualified social worker to join our very enthusiastic and dedicated kinship team on a permanent basis. The main duties of the team is to undertake Viability Assessments, Special Guardianship/Kinship Assessments and Support Plans to court. The role will also require ongoing support of special guardians/kinship carers pre and post final order as well as present prospective kinship foster carers and the assessment to a permanency panel. This will include supporting children and families through transitions and providing post special guardianship order support.
This vital work enables children to remain safely in the family network free from significant harm to sustain their family and friends links and relationships. The service is committed to ‘child first’ principles, an approach for which collaboration with children, families and multi-agency partners is at the heart of everything we do.&nbsp;This is an exciting time for Kinship Care on both a local and national level.
About You
<ul>
<li>Have working knowledge of the framework within which social care operates, inclusive of legislation and national guidance and procedures specific to this post</li>
<li>A nationally recognised or other social work England recognised social work qualification</li>
<li>Have at least 1 year of post-qualifying experience in a statutory Children’s Social Care setting</li>
<li>Experience undertaking kinship assessments and providing support</li>
</ul>
You will have a strong vision, be self-motivated with the ability to work individually and as part of a team of assessing social workers. Suitable candidates will also be skilled interpersonally while delivering high quality, analytical assessments.&nbsp;You will have knowledge of:
Children Act 1989 <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.legislation.gov.uk%2Fukpga%2F1989%2F41%2Fsection%2F14A&amp;data=05%7C02%7CNazma.Rabbani%40towerhamlets.gov.uk%7Cd5d01ca27587443a36a408dc15dbf718%7C3c0aec87f983418fb3dcd35db83fb5d2%7C0%7C0%7C638409281687852461%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=jJivL6yNbzbFqine7UqUKihMhUaLGc9fS0YxwO4Wx%2B0%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/41/section/14A</a>
Special Guardianship Regulation <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.legislation.gov.uk%2Fuksi%2F2005%2F1109%2Fcontents%2Fmade&amp;data=05%7C02%7CNazma.Rabbani%40towerhamlets.gov.uk%7Cd5d01ca27587443a36a408dc15dbf718%7C3c0aec87f983418fb3dcd35db83fb5d2%7C0%7C0%7C638409281688008731%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=AtnwoPcQ5FanblksS9Aa3refEFg%2BsAX3grtHrURZ7SM%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/1109/contents/made</a>
Care Planning Regulations 2010 <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.legislation.gov.uk%2Fuksi%2F2010%2F959%2Fcontents%2Fmade&amp;data=05%7C02%7CNazma.Rabbani%40towerhamlets.gov.uk%7Cd5d01ca27587443a36a408dc15dbf718%7C3c0aec87f983418fb3dcd35db83fb5d2%7C0%7C0%7C638409281688008731%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=lYRuPHZxOB%2F9%2B3kcnAj3PM4USf8HvxHBBwYA971yeqc%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/959/contents/made</a>
Championing Kinship Care Strategy <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fpublications%2Fchampioning-kinship-care-national-kinship-care-strategy&amp;data=05%7C02%7CNazma.Rabbani%40towerhamlets.gov.uk%7Cd5d01ca27587443a36a408dc15dbf718%7C3c0aec87f983418fb3dcd35db83fb5d2%7C0%7C0%7C638409281688008731%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=LRX7MD0O2%2F2Bp50LdGYd9CDGgu6%2B8o4EbKaDHH0Aoik%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/championing-kinship-care-national-kinship-care-strategy</a>
Kinship Care Statutory Guidance for Local Authorities October 2024
<a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/670d3ed5e84ae1fd8592f2fa/Kinship_Care_-_statutory_guidance_for_local_authorities__October_2024.pdf" target="_blank">Kinship care: statutory guidance for local authorities</a>
Our Offer
We've been working hard to make Tower Hamlets a great place to practice social work.&nbsp;We will help you to develop excellent social work practice, leading to career advancement at your own pace. We are committed to developing excellent practitioners and making Tower Hamlets an employer of&nbsp;choice.&nbsp;
We offer a competitive salary - £45,852 - £57,495 plus travel allowance of £1,340 per annum and season ticket loan. We are committed to developing excellent Social Work practitioners and if you choose to work with us you will benefit from:
<ul>
<li>Up to 29 days annual leave rising to 33 days with 5 years continual service and 8 bank holidays</li>
<li>A manageable and diverse caseload and good quality reflective supervision</li>
<li>
Coaching and support from our well-established Learning Academy, and the opportunity to practice within our bespoke practice model Better Together, which encompasses restorative, systemic and trauma informed practice principles Core, elective, flexible and specialist learning pathways, as well as clear development pathways for every stage of your social work career</li>
<li>
Opportunities to develop your practice, with a clear framework for career development/leadership programme</li>
<li>Opportunities for agile/flexible working&nbsp;</li>
<li>
Discounted gym/Costco membership, access to free eye test, Cycle to work scheme, Rent deposit scheme and &amp; You at Work discounts and many other benefits</li>
</ul>

How to Apply
Please complete application via our recruitment portal
Closing date: 9th October 2025
Shortlisting: 10th October 2025
Interview: Wednesday 22nd October (all day) and Thursday 23rd October (morning)
Should you wish to have an informal discussion regarding this opportunity you are welcome to contact Silvius Brasville (Team Manager) or Casey Guilbeau (Team Manager) at <a href="mailto:silvius.brasivlle@towerhamlets.gov.uk" target="_blank">silvius.brasivlle@towerhamlets.gov.uk</a> or <a href="mailto:lucinda.ansah@towerhamlets.gov.uk" target="_blank">lucinda.ansah@towerhamlets.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
Additional Details
Tower Hamlets vision for our borough is that: people are aspirational, independent and have equal access to opportunities; we are a borough that our residents are proud of and love to live in; and we are a dynamic, outcomes-based council using digital innovation and partnership working to respond to the changing needs of our borough. We want people who aspire to our TOWER values: Together; Open; Willing; Excellent; Respect.
Tower Hamlets has a zero-tolerance approach to, and works to eradicate, all forms of discrimination on the basis of&nbsp;race, sex, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, status as a civil partner, gender,&nbsp;gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy and maternity and looks to employ a diverse workforce representative of those groups.&nbsp;We recognise that people can also be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class.&nbsp;
We are a Disability Confident Employer, which means applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the post are guaranteed an interview. Care experience has also been adopted by the Council as an additional protected characteristic.
We welcome applicants interested in flexible working arrangements and also applicants who live in the borough.&nbsp;
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This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. It replaces the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA).
Tower Hamlets Councils are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

London Borough of Tower Hamlets

Social Worker - Permanency and Adoption Support Team (PAST)

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We believe that the best place for children is to be raised within their own families, immediate or wider, wherever it is safe and appropriate to do so. In Tower Hamlets we are committed to building relationships and strengthening families by working with people in a compassionate and understanding way. We are ambitious for Tower Hamlets children and families and endeavour for every child and young person to be healthy, safe and successful.Tower Hamlets is a progressive, ambitious and diverse place to work. We place children and families at the heart of everything that we do and are relentless in our pursuit of positive outcomes for all.Our Better Together&nbsp;Practice Framework is based on the ideas and concepts which underpin Restorative Practice and draws from other strength-based approaches, such as Systemic and Trauma Informed PracticeOur C-Change approach: Connect, Curious, Community, Co-Produce, Collaborate, Check,&nbsp; sets out “6 Cs ” for our work with children, young people their parents and carers, and each other. We are looking to recruit a Parent &amp; Carer Support Worker on a Fixed Term Contract for one year.Your RoleThe co-located Exploitation Service have an exciting opportunity to work directly with parents and carers of children and young people who are at risk of harm outside of the home. The purpose of the role is to provide support to a cohort of parents and carers of children who are at risk of exploitation and serious youth violence. It is also to prevent offending and re-offending by young people by providing an effective service to young people and their carers. Furthermore, to raise awareness with children, families, communities and professionals around the issues of exploitation, serious youth Violence and associated risks.You will be working within the multi-agency Exploitation Team where we are developing an innovative harm outside the home approach to issues around exploitation, missing and serious youth violence. You will need good people skills and experience of engaging young people effectively. You will have a caring nature and an ability to work creatively in an effort to engage parents and carers who are at risk of harm outside of the home. You will be able to work within a team approach and with other professionals and local organisations to identify and address the issues that young people face as a result of exploitation and serious youth violence, this will be underpinned by empowering, anti-oppressive, trauma informed and culturally competent practice (training will be provided for this). Additional DetailsTower Hamlets vision for our borough is that: people are aspirational, independent and have equal access to opportunities; we are a borough that our residents are proud of and love to live in; and we are a dynamic, outcomes-based council using digital innovation and partnership working to respond to the changing needs of our borough. We want people who aspire to our TOWER values: Together; Open; Willing; Excellent; Respect.Tower Hamlets has a zero-tolerance approach to, and works to eradicate, all forms of discrimination on the basis of race, sex, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, status as a civil partner, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy and maternity and looks to employ a diverse workforce representative of those groups. We recognise that people can also be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class.&nbsp;We are a Disability Confident Employer, which means applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the post are guaranteed an interview. Care experience has also been adopted by the Council as an additional protected characteristic.We welcome applicants interested in flexible working arrangements and also applicants who live in the borough.

Parent & Carer Support Worker

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Role: Children’s Social Worker - Family Support and ProtectionDivision: Supporting Families DivisionSalary: Grade I-K - £45,852 - £57,495 plus&nbsp;travel allowance of £1,340 per annumContract: PermanentLocation: LBTH Town Hall, 106 Whitechapel Road, London E1 1BJAbout UsWe believe that the best place for children is to be&nbsp;raised within their own families, immediate or wider,&nbsp;wherever it is safe and appropriate to do so.​ In Tower Hamlets we are committed to&nbsp;building&nbsp;relationships and strengthening families&nbsp;by working&nbsp;with&nbsp;people in a compassionate and understanding&nbsp;way.&nbsp;​We are&nbsp;ambitious&nbsp;for Tower Hamlets children and&nbsp;families and endeavour for every child and young&nbsp;person to be&nbsp;healthy, safe and successful.Tower Hamlets is a progressive, ambitious and diverse place to work. We place children and families at the heart of everything that we do and are relentless in our pursuit of positive outcomes for all.Our Better Together Practice Framework is based on the ideas and concepts which underpin Restorative Practice and draws from other strength-based approaches, such as Systemic and Trauma Informed PracticeOur C-Change approach: Connect, Curious, Community, Co-Produce, Collaborate, Check, &nbsp;sets out “6 Cs ” for our work with children, young people their parents and carers, and each other. About the RoleWe are recruiting experienced social workers for our front door service in Family Support and Protection Teams.If you are passionate about building relationships with children and families at their first contact with Children’s Social Care, focused on working towards positive outcomes for children and have&nbsp;at least 1 year of post-qualifying experience in a statutory Children’s Social Care team, we would love you to apply.Family Support and Protection Service (FSP) consists of 10 social work teams. Family Support and Protection undertake child in need work, child protection work, alongside court work. This enables social workers to gain a good understanding of statutory work, but we also work closely with schools, health and voluntary organisations that formulates good partnership working with the ultimate aim of safeguarding and supporting children, young people and their families. About You<ul>
<li>Have working knowledge of the framework within which social care operates, inclusive of legislation and national guidance and procedures specific to this post</li>
<li>Have knowledge of statutory work with children, including children in need, child protection, children looked after and court work. Knowledge of different types of interventions in family support</li>
<li>A nationally recognised or other social work England recognised social work qualification</li>
<li>Have at least 1 year of post-qualifying experience in a statutory Children’s Social Care setting</li>
</ul> Our BenefitsWe've been working hard to make Tower Hamlets a great place to practice social work.&nbsp;We will help you to develop excellent social work practice, leading to career advancement at your own pace. We are committed to developing excellent practitioners and making Tower Hamlets an employer of&nbsp;choice.&nbsp;We offer a competitive salary - Grade I-K - £45,852 - £57,495 plus&nbsp;travel allowance of £1,340 per annumWe offer brand new state-of-the-art offices in the heart of the east end with great transport connections. We have fantastic transport links – Tower Hamlets town hall is directly opposite Whitechapel Station, putting all of London within easy reach of the town hall.&nbsp;Our employees are put on the Local Government Pension Scheme. This is a career average salary scheme, so your pension benefits are guaranteed and do not depend on how investments perform. We pay into the fund on your behalf.&nbsp;We have a generous annual leave entitlement starting at&nbsp;29 working days, rising to 33 days with 5+ years' service, in addition to bank holidays and an additional 3 days at Christmas.&nbsp;&nbsp;We positively encourage flexible working and work life balance aimed at supporting individual employee requirements within the context of meeting service needs.&nbsp;&nbsp;We have a number of money-saving schemes, including a rent deposit scheme (which offers staff an interest free loan to help pay rent deposits) and season ticket loan scheme (interest-free loans to help staff when purchasing travel season tickets).&nbsp;You will also benefit from:<ul>
<li>A manageable and diverse caseload and good quality reflective supervision</li>
<li>
Coaching and support from our well-established Learning Academy, and the opportunity to practice within our bespoke practice model Better Together, which encompasses restorative, systemic and trauma informed practice principles Core, elective, flexible and specialist learning pathways, as well as clear development pathways for every stage of your social work career</li>
<li>
Opportunities to develop your practice, with a clear framework for career development/leadership programme</li>
<li>Opportunities for agile/flexible working&nbsp;</li>
</ul> How to ApplyWe have simplified our application process, please complete a short application on our online application system and upload your CV. Closing date: This role is closing for applications on the 22nd October 2025 (midnight)Test Stage: If successfully shortlisted, you will be invited to partake in stage 1 and 2 of the interview process (a group challenge and written exercise) on 30th October 2025.Interview: If successful in test stage 1 and 2, you will then be invited for a panel interview on the 7th November 2025.Please keep these dates free For further information regarding the role, please contact:Stuart Andrews at <a href="mailto:Stuart.Andrews@towerhamlets.gov.uk" target="_blank">Stuart.Andrews@towerhamlets.gov.uk</a> or&nbsp;Jaishree Bisht at <a href="mailto:Jaishree.Bisht@towerhamlets.gov.uk" target="_blank">Jaishree.Bisht@towerhamlets.gov.uk</a> Additional DetailsTower Hamlets vision for our borough is that: people are aspirational, independent and have equal access to opportunities; we are a borough that our residents are proud of and love to live in; and we are a dynamic, outcomes-based council using digital innovation and partnership working to respond to the changing needs of our borough. We want people who aspire to our TOWER values: Together; Open; Willing; Excellent; Respect.Tower Hamlets has a zero-tolerance approach to, and works to eradicate, all forms of discrimination on the basis of&nbsp;race, sex, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, status as a civil partner, gender,&nbsp;gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy and maternity and looks to employ a diverse workforce representative of those groups.&nbsp;We recognise that people can also be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class.&nbsp;We are a Disability Confident Employer, which means applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the post are guaranteed an interview. Care experience has also been adopted by the Council as an additional protected characteristic.We welcome applicants interested in flexible working arrangements and also applicants who live in the borough.&nbsp;________________________________________________________________________________________________________&nbsp;This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. It replaces the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA).Tower Hamlets Councils are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Children’s Social Worker - Family Support and Protection

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Role: Children’s Social Worker - Assessment &amp; InterventionDivision: Supporting Families DivisionSalary: Grade I-K - £45,852 - £57,495 plus&nbsp;travel allowance of £1,340 per annumContract: PermanentLocation: LBTH Town Hall, 106 Whitechapel Road, London E1 1BJAbout UsWe believe that the best place for children is to be&nbsp;raised within their own families, immediate or wider,&nbsp;wherever it is safe and appropriate to do so.​ In Tower Hamlets we are committed to&nbsp;building&nbsp;relationships and strengthening families&nbsp;by working&nbsp;with&nbsp;people in a compassionate and understanding&nbsp;way.&nbsp;​We are&nbsp;ambitious&nbsp;for Tower Hamlets children and&nbsp;families and endeavour for every child and young&nbsp;person to be&nbsp;healthy, safe and successful.Tower Hamlets is a progressive, ambitious and diverse place to work. We place children and families at the heart of everything that we do and are relentless in our pursuit of positive outcomes for all.Our Better Together Practice Framework is based on the ideas and concepts which underpin Restorative Practice and draws from other strength-based approaches, such as Systemic and Trauma Informed PracticeOur C-Change approach: Connect, Curious, Community, Co-Produce, Collaborate, Check, &nbsp;sets out “6 Cs ” for our work with children, young people their parents and carers, and each other. About the RoleWe are recruiting experienced social workers for our front door service Assessment and Intervention and Family Support and Protection Teams.If you are passionate about building relationships with children and families at their first contact with Children’s Social Care, focused on working towards positive outcomes for children and have&nbsp;at least 1 year of post-qualifying experience in a statutory Children’s Social Care team, we would love you to apply.Assessment and Intervention&nbsp;-You will work as part of a fast-past team responding to child protection needs and undertaking child and family assessments. Under the guidance of your team manager, your team will be on duty every 4/5 weeks.You will support children and families through the assessment process, up to co-producing step-down, Child in Need and Child Protection plans. Previous experience of Section 47 investigations and child and family assessments are desirable. About You<ul>
<li>Have working knowledge of the framework within which social care operates, inclusive of legislation and national guidance and procedures specific to this post</li>
<li>Have knowledge of statutory work with children, including children in need, child protection, children looked after and court work. Knowledge of different types of interventions in family support</li>
<li>A nationally recognised or other social work England recognised social work qualification</li>
<li>Have at least 1 year of post-qualifying experience in a statutory Children’s Social Care setting</li>
</ul> Our BenefitsWe've been working hard to make Tower Hamlets a great place to practice social work.&nbsp;We will help you to develop excellent social work practice, leading to career advancement at your own pace. We are committed to developing excellent practitioners and making Tower Hamlets an employer of&nbsp;choice.&nbsp;We offer a competitive salary - Grade I-K - £45,852 - £57,495 plus&nbsp;travel allowance of £1,340 per annumWe offer brand new state-of-the-art offices in the heart of the east end with great transport connections. We have fantastic transport links – Tower Hamlets town hall is directly opposite Whitechapel Station, putting all of London within easy reach of the town hall.&nbsp;Our employees are put on the Local Government Pension Scheme. This is a career average salary scheme, so your pension benefits are guaranteed and do not depend on how investments perform. We pay into the fund on your behalf.&nbsp;We have a generous annual leave entitlement starting at&nbsp;29 working days, rising to 33 days with 5+ years' service, in addition to bank holidays and an additional 3 days at Christmas.&nbsp;&nbsp;We positively encourage flexible working and work life balance aimed at supporting individual employee requirements within the context of meeting service needs.&nbsp;&nbsp;We have a number of money-saving schemes, including a rent deposit scheme (which offers staff an interest free loan to help pay rent deposits) and season ticket loan scheme (interest-free loans to help staff when purchasing travel season tickets).&nbsp;You will also benefit from:<ul>
<li>A manageable and diverse caseload and good quality reflective supervision</li>
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Coaching and support from our well-established Learning Academy, and the opportunity to practice within our bespoke practice model Better Together, which encompasses restorative, systemic and trauma informed practice principles Core, elective, flexible and specialist learning pathways, as well as clear development pathways for every stage of your social work career</li>
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Opportunities to develop your practice, with a clear framework for career development/leadership programme</li>
<li>Opportunities for agile/flexible working&nbsp;</li>
</ul> How to ApplyWe have simplified our application process, please complete a short application on our online application system and upload your CV. Closing date: This role is closing for applications on the 22nd October 2025 (midnight)Test Stage: If successfully shortlisted, you will be invited to partake in stage 1 and 2 of the interview process (a group challenge and written exercise) on 30th October 2025Interview: If successful in test stage 1 and 2, you will then be invited for a panel interview on the 7th November 2025.Please keep these dates free. For further information regarding the role, please contact:Assessment and Intervention&nbsp;- Habon Ibrahim-Osman at <a href="mailto:Habon.Ibrahim-Osman@towerhamlets.gov.uk" target="_blank">Habon.Ibrahim-Osman@towerhamlets.gov.uk</a> or&nbsp;Cindy Abbey at <a href="mailto:Cindy.Abbey@towerhamlets.gov.uk" target="_blank">Cindy.Abbey@towerhamlets.gov.uk</a> Additional DetailsTower Hamlets vision for our borough is that: people are aspirational, independent and have equal access to opportunities; we are a borough that our residents are proud of and love to live in; and we are a dynamic, outcomes-based council using digital innovation and partnership working to respond to the changing needs of our borough. We want people who aspire to our TOWER values: Together; Open; Willing; Excellent; Respect.Tower Hamlets has a zero-tolerance approach to, and works to eradicate, all forms of discrimination on the basis of&nbsp;race, sex, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, status as a civil partner, gender,&nbsp;gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy and maternity and looks to employ a diverse workforce representative of those groups.&nbsp;We recognise that people can also be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class.&nbsp;We are a Disability Confident Employer, which means applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the post are guaranteed an interview. Care experience has also been adopted by the Council as an additional protected characteristic.We welcome applicants interested in flexible working arrangements and also applicants who live in the borough.&nbsp;________________________________________________________________________________________________________&nbsp;This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. It replaces the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA).Tower Hamlets Councils are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Children's Social Worker - Assessment & Intervention

Job Title: Qualified Youth Justice Social Worker x2 Starting Salary: £37,035 progressing to £40,476 per annum + Market Enhanced Payment &amp; Welcome Payment* Hours: 37 per week Base Location*&nbsp; Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<ul><li>West - Base location; Apsley, Hemel Hempstead - covering Watford, Three Rivers and Hertsmere.</li><li>East - Base location; Farnham House, Stevenage - covering East Herts and Broxbourne You will be able to select your preference on application.</li></ul> <h4>About the team</h4>We are seeking a qualified Social Worker to join Hertfordshire’s Youth Justice Service to work with children aged 11-18 who have received a Court Order.Hertfordshire Youth Justice Service is undergoing an exciting transition, evolving from its integration within children's social care to becoming a centralised service. We are thrilled to offer an exceptional opportunity for a talented Youth Justice Social Worker to join us. If you are passionate about shaping the future of youth justice and driving positive change, we invite you to be part of our dynamic team.This role provides the opportunity to work with a skilled, motivated and dedicated workforce, who are passionate about supporting children to desist from offending through robust assessment, risk management and delivery of tailored interventions. &nbsp;<h4>About the role</h4>To work in partnership with Children’s Services staff and other statutory and voluntary agencies, to provide robust programmes for children subject to court orders requiring skilled case management, to meet National Standards to reduce and manage risk to the public and prevent further offending.<ul><li>To manage a caseload of complex children open to Youth Justice on a community court Order, custody and resettlement.</li><li>Through appropriate assessment of risk and risk management to develop, provide, co-ordinate and monitor programmes of intervention for children subject to court Orders in order to prevent further offending in accordance with evidence-based practice.</li><li>To contribute to the delivery of the full range of services for children, their families and victims within Youth Justice Services.</li><li>Participate in wider team activities such as operational duty and court cover, including evenings and weekends of programme operation.</li><li>Work in partnership with staff and managers and with the parents/carers and families of children to ensure consistency with programme arrangements and to maximise the benefits of individual programmes for children. To</li><li>To maintain accurate and timely comprehensive case management information on ChildView and comply with deadlines and statutory standards and requirements.</li><li>Provide high quality reports: Pre-Sentence, Referral Order based on an AssetPlus assessment and provide clear, child focused proposals to the Youth or Crown Court.</li><li>Liaise with relevant statutory and voluntary agencies to exchange, provide, gather, collate and evaluate information and data as may be required for monitoring the compliance of children, maintaining the positive benefits of individual intervention programmes.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>A qualified social worker with a current registration with Social Work England.</li><li>Experience of Youth Justice work including providing interventions and working as part of a child focused multi-disciplinary team.</li><li>In-depth understanding of the child first approach and proven experience of building positive relationships with children and parent/carers.</li><li>Ability to meaningfully engage and communicate effectively with children as well as a range of individuals including parent/carers, victims, wider professionals and external agencies.</li><li>Experience of court, providing robust sentencing options.</li><li>Strong IT, organisation and communication skills are essential as you will need to record data on a case management information system, produce reports, and correspond with children, parents and partners.</li><li>Self-motivated and able to organise and effectively manage own workload whilst maintaining high quality standards.</li><li>Experience and a sound knowledge of relevant legislation and policies relating to victims, children and their families within the youth justice service and have the ability to manage caseloads and undertake risk assessments and pre-sentence reports with credible proposals.</li><li>Full UK driving licence and regular access to a car.</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC10 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Health and social careThis is an incredible opportunity to make a real difference in children’s lives at a critical time. As a Youth Justice Social Worker, you will be on the front line, helping children navigate challenges, make better choices, and find a path towards a brighter future. Your work will directly impact not only the children you support, but also their families and the wider community. If you are passionate about shaping young lives and have the drive to inspire change, this is a role where you can truly make a positive impact and leave a lasting legacy.To hear more about this opportunity please contact either Robert Samuel (<a href="mailto:robert.samuel@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">robert.samuel@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>) or Lydia Phillips (<a href="mailto:lydia.phillips@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">lydia.phillips@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>) for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: 23rd October (Face to Face - Stevenage offices)Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Qualified Youth Justice Social Worker

We are currently recruiting a Social Worker to join our 16+ Care Leavers Service. We are proud to be ‘Good’ in Medway and are determined to build on the great work that has been done so far to improve the services for our children, young people and families.You will provide a high quality and effective professional casework service for young people in care as they transition to independence, taking responsibility for working and managing a caseload within a framework of appropriate supervision, dependent upon the complexities of these cases and the social worker’s experience. This role is a case holding role of 16, 17 and 18 year old young people in care. You will have knowledge of care proceedings and will support young people by ensuring pathways are followed, prior to leaving care and handing over to a Personal Advisor within the team.<h4>About You</h4><ul><li>You will hold a degree in Social Work – CQSW, DipSW or equivalent and be registered with Social Work England.</li><li>You will have successfully completed your ASYE and have a minimum of 1 years’ practice as a social worker, working with children and families.</li><li>You will have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.</li></ul><h4> </h4><h4>Our Offer</h4>We are proud to offer a range of benefits including –<ul><li>A generous annual leave entitlement up to 30 days plus bank holidays</li><li>An excellent local government pension scheme</li><li>An essential car user allowance with option to apply for a lease car after six months.</li><li>Free car parking</li><li>Hybrid working - enabling you to work from home/office (minimum of 2 days per week will be required in the office). Assessment Teams are office based for duty weeks.</li><li>Relocation package of up to £8,000</li><li>A range of staff benefits and discounts including access to fantastic discounts and savings on shops and services, travel discounts, health and wellbeing support, and an employee assistance service.</li><li>Access to <a href="https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200255/childrens_social_worker_jobs/759/professional_development" target="_blank">professional development and support</a> including Community Care Inform.</li><li>Hybrid working style </li></ul> <h4>Our organisation: </h4>Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.<h4>Important Information-</h4>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view onlinePlease be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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