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Job Title: Advanced Practitioner - Mental Health Inpatient Unit Starting Salary: £48,226 progressing to £53,459 per annum Hours: 37 Location: Stevenage Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Adult Care Services<h4>About the team</h4>We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Advanced Practitioner to support individuals with dementia within a mental health inpatient unit. This role is vital in ensuring that patients receive holistic, person-centred and timely assessments, in line with the Care Act 2014, to support discharge planning.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h4>About the role</h4>You will work across the East and North Hertfordshire area covering the inpatients units where these individuals are located.&nbsp; Your office base with be in Farnham House, Stevenage however you will be expected to attend the relevant inpatient unit to carry out assessments and attend CPA meetings.&nbsp;Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Undertake social care assessments for individuals with dementia admitted to inpatient mental health units.</li><li>Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement care and discharge plans.</li><li>Advocate for patients’ rights and preferences, ensuring their voices are heard in care planning.</li><li>Liaise with families and carers to ensure continuity of care post-discharge.</li><li>Maintain accurate and timely records in line with professional and legal standards.</li><li>Contribute to safeguarding processes and risk assessments.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Qualified Social Worker and registered with Social Work England.</li></ul><ul><li>Actively undertakes a specialist role i.e. Practice Educator, Approved Mental Health Practitioner, Best Interest Assessor - or agreement to undertake a specialist role within the first year of the role.</li></ul><ul><li>Experience working with older adults and individuals with dementia, preferably in mental health settings.</li><li>Strong understanding of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding procedures.</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.</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 HSC12 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:sarah.mason@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">sarah.mason@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: TBCBenefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&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

Advanced Practitioner

Job Title: Adolescent Practitioner Starting Salary: £34,434 progressing to £37,280 pa pro rata Hours: 18.5 Location: Hemel Hempstead covering Dacorum and St Albans&nbsp; Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>You will work directly with children and their families requiring support, help or protection, to navigating challenging and difficult situations that may be occurring in their lives. You will be responsible for organising and coordinating the Team Around the Family using the Common Assessment Framework. You may also be required to work alongside Social Workers to complete pieces of work with children or families who are being supported under the legal frameworks of Child In Need, Child Looked After and Child Protection.As an Adolescent Practitioner you will provide support and help to:-<ul><li>Children aged 16 – 17 years old who are at risk of or have experienced homelessness.</li><li>Children aged 11 – 17 at risk of significant harm due to extra familial harm including but not limited to exploitation, serious youth violence, modern slavery, and trafficking.</li><li>Children aged 11 – 17 at risk of being accommodated by the Local Authority due extra – familial concerns.</li><li>Children aged 11 – 17 who require additional support following an admission to a Tier 4 Adolescent Mental Health facility.</li></ul><h4>About the role</h4>Multi agency working is essential to enhancing support and improving outcomes for the children and families that we work with consequently you will work closely with other professionals to ensure that children and families that we work with receive the right response and an effective service.You will be expected to undertake comprehensive assessments, implement and coordinate action plans, and will have a number of children and families assigned to you, who you will complete direct interventions with.The post will require the successful candidate to build relationships with children, and their families based on their individual needs, responding to their heritage, neuro diversity, learning style and self-identity enabling them to achieve positive change and be safe.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>An understanding of the child first / child focused approach and have the ability to build 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>Self-motivated and able to organise and effectively manage own workload.</li><li>Experience of dealing with conflict and problem solving.</li><li>Experience of contributing to multi-agency meetings.</li><li>Strong IT, organisation and communication skills to record and maintain confidential and accurate records on both case management systems and Excel spreadsheets; coproduce intervention plans, reports and correspondence.</li><li>You will be required to travel, so a driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.</li><li>Experience and a sound knowledge of relevant legislation and policies relating to children and their families within a social care setting.</li></ul>This is an incredible opportunity to make a real difference in children’s lives at a critical time. As an Adolescent Practitioner, you will be on the front line, helping children navigate challenges, make safer 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.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 <a href="mailto:meera.parmar@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">meera.parmar@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: 5th NovemberBenefits 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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Adolescent Practitioner

About the roleThe Care Home Review Team is looking for a dynamic Principal Social Worker to help lead our vibrant and supportive team.The role of the team is to provide adult social care assessment and support services to people who are living in a Residential or Nursing Home. Our team is made up of social workers, senior assessment and enablement workers, and assessment and enablement workers. What will you be doing?Managing the duty rota, screening safeguarding referrals, and supporting duty staff.Overseeing referral allocations, prioritising risk and ensuring timely responses.Providing frontline supervision to assessment staff, including induction, performance management, and case discussions.Making key decisions around Care Act eligibility and support planning.Auditing casework to maintain high standards and support continuous improvement.About youYou’ll be a vital part of our leadership team, contributing to the wellbeing of staff and the overall performance of the service. You’ll be line managed by our experienced Team Manager and work alongside a well-established management group.Our BenefitsHere at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people. You’ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think!Why choose us?We offer a vibrant working environment with:<ul><li>a competitive salary</li><li>a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.</li><li>lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council</li><li>generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days</li><li>hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.</li></ul>We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.About usOur Values and BehavioursOur values define who we are and how we operate, by forming the foundation for how we interact with our customers, colleagues and provide our services. They are also at the forefront of our decision making and delivery and are:Customer-focused Respectful Efficient Supportive TrustworthyOur Key CommitmentsOur key commitments help ensure that the priorities we make, now and in the future, maintain the necessary breadth of focus in those areas that we believe matter most.We are proud to be a recognised Disability Confident Employer and is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.North Northamptonshire Council re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant in June 2024 which highlights the Council’s pledge to support the Armed Forces community. The council obtained the silver status award for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) and we are now currently working towards achieving Gold status.Further information can be found at Jobs and careers | North Northamptonshire Council (northnorthants.gov.uk)





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North Northamptonshire Council

Principal Social Worker 

Job Title: ARC Team Manager Starting Salary: £53,806 progressing to £59,497 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37.0 Location: Welwyn Garden City Contract Type:&nbsp;Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>ARC (Attachment, Regulation &amp; Competency) Services is a countywide therapeutic trauma-based service run by Hertfordshire County Council.The ARC Short Breaks and Rapid Response teams fit within those Services alongside 2 other teams.Our focus is to support families to prevent a child entering the care system through our Short Breaks offer (for young people aged 11-17 under Section 17) and crisis response.The Lakes is the residential element of the services and provides 3 beds for planned admissions into the Short Breaks and 1 Rapid Response bed to be used for 24 hours in a crisis.Since 2009 we have grown and developed our services, and will continue to by introducing new therapeutic interventions to meet the needs of the families of Hertfordshire.<h4>About the role</h4>This role is unique in that it not only requires Ofsted registration for our Short Break service but also to have oversight and management of our Rapid Response team and bed, who respond to families in crisis out of hours.As ARC Team Manager you will oversee and manage both teams being responsible for recruitment, training and development of new staff as well as managing, supervision, performance and sickness.You will be required to provide a cost-effective service by ensuring you keep within budgets, consideration of staffing and managing occupancy levels.You will be required to assess, manage and mitigate risks when looking at compatibility of admissions into Short Breaks alongside the use of our Rapid Response bed in emergencies.Safeguarding will be at your forefront throughout to ensure the safety of young people and their families.As an holistic service you will be required to work in partnership with other agencies including social teams, health, education, CAMHS, police, Ofsted.You will be expected to communicate directly with families to develop / review / adapt the service they are receiving.You will be required to provide monthly data and information to the Service Manager presenting outcomes / stats and predictions.This role also includes being part of a Management on-call rota to provide advice and reassurance to teams out of hours, weekends and Bank holidays.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Social Work Degree or residential management equivalent.</li><li>Experience of working in the residential sector.</li><li>Knowledge of Quality Standards and Ofsted Regulations.</li><li>Advanced knowledge of Safeguarding.</li><li>Ability to assess, manage and mitigate risk.</li><li>Leadership skills.</li><li>Experience in managing and supervising a staff team.</li><li>Confident communication skills to ensure an open holistic approach to the service offered.</li><li>Understanding of trauma · Flexibility with working hours is required to support teams and families during evening and weekends where needed. </li><li>Driving Licence and access to a vehicle. Desirable:</li><li>Understanding of budgets – training will be provided.</li><li>Ability to gather / present data.</li><li>Knowledge and experience working within ARC Framework / NVR or other therapeutic approaches</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 HSC13 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact Joanne Harris <a href="mailto:joanne.harris@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">joanne.harris@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>.Interview Date: 18th November and 19th November 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 Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). 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ARC Team Manager

About the roleApplications are encouraged from candidates seeking full-time or part-time roles.Are you a passionate and experienced social worker ready to take the next step into management? Wellingborough Adult Social Care Team is looking for a dynamic Principal Social Worker to help lead our vibrant and supportive team.As the front door for Adult Social Care in Wellingborough, we’re at the heart of the community, responding to high levels of demand with a strong, collaborative duty function. Our team is made up of dedicated professionals including social workers, assessment and enablement workers, community support workers, and business support officers – all working together to make a real difference.We champion strengths-based practice and use the 3 Conversations model to guide our work, ensuring that every interaction is meaningful and person-centred.What will you be doing?Managing the duty rota, screening safeguarding referrals, and supporting duty staff.Overseeing referral allocations, prioritising risk and ensuring timely responses.Providing frontline supervision to assessment staff, including induction, performance management, and case discussions.Making key decisions around Care Act eligibility and support planning.Auditing casework to maintain high standards and support continuous improvement. About youYou’ll be a vital part of our leadership team, contributing to the wellbeing of staff and the overall performance of the service. You’ll be line managed by our experienced Team Manager and work alongside a well-established management group. Our BenefitsHere at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people. You’ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think!Why choose us?We offer a vibrant working environment with:<ul><li>a competitive salary</li><li>a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.</li><li>lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council</li><li>generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days</li><li>hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.</li></ul>We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.About usOur Values and BehavioursOur values define who we are and how we operate, by forming the foundation for how we interact with our customers, colleagues and provide our services. They are also at the forefront of our decision making and delivery and are:Customer-focused Respectful Efficient Supportive TrustworthyOur Key CommitmentsOur key commitments help ensure that the priorities we make, now and in the future, maintain the necessary breadth of focus in those areas that we believe matter most.We are proud to be a recognised Disability Confident Employer and is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.North Northamptonshire Council re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant in June 2024 which highlights the Council’s pledge to support the Armed Forces community. The council obtained the silver status award for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) and we are now currently working towards achieving Gold status.Further information can be found at Jobs and careers | North Northamptonshire Council (northnorthants.gov.uk)





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Principal Social Worker - Part time and Full time

About the roleKettering Adult Social Care Team is the front door for all ASC activity in the Kettering area. We experience high levels of demand and have a very busy duty function. The team is staffed by a mix of social workers, senior assessment and enablement workers, assessment and enablement workers, community support workers and business support officers. We operate strengths based practice, using the 3 conversations model. The principals in the team are responsible for managing the duty function on a rota basis, screening all safeguarding referrals and proactively supporting the duty workers. They also manage the referrals waiting for allocation, prioritising and managing risk and allocate to staff. They offer front line supervision to the assessment staff including induction, Me Time, performance management, absence management and case monitoring and discussion. All decisions about care act eligibility, need for formal support, increases or decreases in care are ratified and discussed with a principal before relevant escalation.The principals are also responsible for the auditing of staff’s work on a person-by-person basis but also more formal caseload audits. They are an essential part of the overall performance of the team and the wellbeing of its staff and are themselves line managed by the team manager. The current management group is well established and we are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic qualified social worker who is ready to become a manager. We are a welcoming and supportive team and progression and training is actively encouraged.This is a part time position and hours of work can be negotiated, although preferably able to work on a Wednesday. If you wish to discuss this opportunity please contact Jeanette Ward, Team Manager, on 01536 805030Our BenefitsHere at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people. You’ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think!Why choose us?We offer a vibrant working environment with:<ul><li>a competitive salary</li><li>a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.</li><li>lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council</li><li>generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days</li><li>hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.</li></ul>We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.About usOur Values and BehavioursOur values define who we are and how we operate, by forming the foundation for how we interact with our customers, colleagues and provide our services. They are also at the forefront of our decision making and delivery and are:Customer-focused Respectful Efficient Supportive TrustworthyOur Key CommitmentsOur key commitments help ensure that the priorities we make, now and in the future, maintain the necessary breadth of focus in those areas that we believe matter most.We are proud to be a recognised Disability Confident Employer and is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.North Northamptonshire Council re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant in June 2024 which highlights the Council’s pledge to support the Armed Forces community. The council obtained the silver status award for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) and we are now currently working towards achieving Gold status.Further information can be found at Jobs and careers | North Northamptonshire Council (northnorthants.gov.uk)





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Principal Social Worker, Part time

Job Title: Hospital Social Worker Starting Salary: £42,327 - £45,716* per annum (pro rata for part time) – pay award pending Hours: 37 Location: Hertfordshire Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Adult Care Services*non-contractual market enhancement pay plus 5% operational allowance per year£1000 welcome payment, relocation and lease car* terms applyAre you passionate about improving lives and empowering people to live independently? We work through our Connected Lives approach – a strengths-based model that puts people at the centre of everything we do. We focus on what matters most to individuals and their carers, helping them achieve their goals, stay connected to their communities, and live fulfilling lives<h4>About the team</h4>Our Integrated Discharge service in the West of Hertfordshire&nbsp;supports an integrated approach to managing the care of people who require support through the admission and discharge pathway, so the role will involve working alongside Occupational Therapists, Community Care Officers, health colleagues and care providers. You will have the ability to undertake innovative assessments and care planning with individuals, carers and their personal support networks.We promote personalisation focusing on the wellbeing of the individual. Through care planning we strive for increased independence, choice and control by enabling people to direct their own support. You will gain extensive experience in the field of adult social care, safeguarding practice and multi-disciplinary working.<h4>About the role</h4>You'll ensure safe and timely discharges from hospital by:<ul><li>Assessing the needs of patients and carers</li><li>Arranging appropriate care packages</li><li>Liaising with professionals and agencies</li><li>Supporting person-centred discharge planning</li></ul>We have posts available in:<ul><li>Barnet &amp; Chase Farm Hospital - within ULEZ zone</li><li>Watford General Hospital</li><li>Herts Valleys Community Hospital Team - 24 hours per week</li></ul>We offer a 7 day service and currently operate a 1-weekend-in-8 rota across the Hospital Team<h4>About you</h4>Essential: • Social Work degree • Registration with Social Work England • Driving licence 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 profile, level 10&nbsp;job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Sheryl.Jeram@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Sheryl.Jeram@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.This is an ongoing advert and interviews will be arranged regularly.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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Hospital Social Worker

Job Title: Qualified Children's Senior Practitioner Starting Salary: £41,511 per annum + £6,243 pa market enhanced payment progressing to £45,718 per annum + £6,084 pa market enhanced payment PLUS £1k one off welcome payment* Hours: 37 and Part time 18.5 hours Location: Base locations in Stevenage and Apsley. Whilst you will have a base, each team has a geographic area they cover which will require regular access to a vehicle in order to travel to meetings. Contract Type: Permanent&nbsp; Directorate: Childrens ServicesAll roles are full time and permanent unless otherwise stated below under 'about the role'<h4>About the service</h4>At Hertfordshire County Council, we believe that the children and young people in our care deserve the best. And that means ensuring the social workers who work alongside them are trained, supported, and highly motivated.As an innovative authority, we are committed to developing motivational social work practice and you will be trained to work in this way. You will be working at the forefront of best practice to deliver first class support to vulnerable children and families which will expose you to managing complex and diverse caseloads.By changing our approach to families, they are changing their approach to us and we are managing to keep far more children at home safely with their families. With dedicated Diversity &amp; Inclusion strategy and focus groups, we promote diversity and inclusion across the delivery of services and within our workforce.We will offer a stimulating working environment, regular supervision meetings and training opportunities to help you to reach your full potential with the assistance and guidance of our specialist L&amp;D teams. The pandemic has brought about changes in the way we work and having learnt from this and from feedback from our staff and communities, we are embedding important principles around ‘Our Way Forward’. The overarching vision for Children’s Services is that we work in a ‘flexible and balanced’ way with a focus on ‘continuous improvement’; this is underpinned by a ‘mix and blend’ approach by adopting hybrid ways of working, balancing the need for collaborative workspaces with the right technology for staff to work from home and touchdown areas where this is right for you and for our families.<h4>About the role</h4>Each Team is made up of; a Team Manager, Consultant Social Worker(s), Senior Practitioners, Social Workers, Children's Practitioners and Family Practitioners. We are looking for experienced Senior Practitioners to join one of the following teams:<ul><li>Family Safeguarding</li><li>Family Finding (Adoption) - Part time 18.5 hours</li><li>Specialist Adolescent Service Hertfordshire (SASH)</li><li>Assessment</li></ul>As a Senior Practitioner, you will already have highly developed specialist knowledge of Social Work practice. Your advanced expertise and knowledge will help you to take the lead on complex cases within the department.This is a varied and challenging role where you will have shared responsibility for leading less experience staff. You will have a key role in researching and sharing up to date social work practice alongside creating a clear vision for the future and ensuring the best outcomes for children and their families are realised.<h4>About you</h4>We are pleased to offer sponsorship of eligible roles that met the UKV&amp;I requirements for candidates who currently reside in the UK at the time of application.It is essential that all Senior Practitioners who apply have the following:<ul><li>Qualified and Social Work England Registered</li><li>At least 2 years post ASYE experience</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Knowledge of legislation, guidance, policy, and procedures</li><li>Proficient in the use of Microsoft IT package</li><li>Full UK Driving Licence</li><li>Regular Access to a vehicle</li></ul>In addition to the above, below outlines team specific essential criteria:Family Safeguarding:<ul><li>Significant senior level frontline experience in a safeguarding team.</li><li>Recent experience of case work in Assessments, Child Protection, Children Looked After and Care Proceedings</li><li>In-depth knowledge of relevant childcare legislation is necessary to undertake work in this role effectively.</li></ul>Adoption: <ul><li>3 years post qualifying experience.</li><li>Experience in child care, including direct experience of adoption work in order to comply with the Adoption Regulations 2005.</li></ul>SASH:<ul><li>In depth knowledge of child development and adolescence, social, emotional and mental health needs.</li><li>Demonstrable awareness of risk factors associated with offending, exploitation, poverty and disadvantage.</li><li>Experience of managing high risk and complex young people.</li></ul>Assessment:<ul><li>Significant experience in assessing children’s needs and undertaking statutory Child Protection enquiries.</li></ul>This job role is within the Health and Social Care, level 11 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social care To read more about our service and opportunities available visit our Childrens Social Work pageRecruitment timeline: We review all applications on a regular basis with interviews arranged on an ad hoc basis - please check your emails for updates. Benefits of working for us Additional Benefits for Social Work roles include:<ul><li>Monthly Market Enhanced Payment</li><li>One off £1k Welcome Payment* (terms &amp; conditions apply)</li><li>Lease Car Scheme</li><li>Up to £6 relocation expenses</li><li>Hybrid working model</li><li>5 Days additional annual leave entitlement</li><li>SWE Registration Fee paid</li></ul><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&nbsp;Secondment Form&nbsp;as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.<h4>Additional information</h4>Sponsorship:&nbsp;We are pleased to offer sponsorship of eligible roles that met the UKV&amp;I requirements for candidates who currently reside in the UK at the time of application.Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &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). 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Senior Practitioners (Children's)

Job Title: Senior Social Worker Salary: £41,511 with an opportunity to progress to £45,718 Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Hertfordshire Contract Type: Permanent/Fixed Term Directorate: Adult Care Services£1000 welcome payment, lease car &amp; relocation package* terms apply<h4>About the team</h4>We are looking for Senior Social Workers across the following teams:Older People Team - East<ul><li>North Herts team</li></ul>Support adults and carers with long-term health and social care needs. Our teams work under the Care Act to&nbsp;safeguard, assess, plan, support, and review&nbsp;care needs. Roles are available in:<ul><li>Locality-based teams</li><li>Residential and community reviewing teams</li><li>Crisis intervention and hospital admission prevention teams</li><li>Sensory services</li></ul>Adult Disability Team<ul><li>East - Autism specialist - fixed term/secondment</li><li>West - Watford</li></ul>This service supports adults with learning and physical disabilities to live independently and engage with their communities.You’ll:<ul><li>Complete care needs assessments</li><li>Develop innovative, person-centred support plans</li><li>Build networks and raise awareness locally</li><li>Work alongside community care officers, learning disability nurses, and occupational therapists</li></ul>This is a fast-paced, community-focused environment. A full UK driving licence is required. Hybrid working is available, with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office.Connected Lives Gateway Team <ul><li>East (Stevenage)</li><li>West (Hemel Hempstead)</li></ul>Be part of the front door to adult social care in Hertfordshire, focusing on prevention, early intervention, and short-term support.This role involves traveling throughout Hertfordshire to visit residents' homes and the office, providing crucial information and support to prevent, reduce, and delay the need for statutory services. You will work within a 12-week pathway to connect people with resources that empower them to manage their lives independently.You'll<ul><li>Conduct assessments and reviews (including carers)</li><li>Develop personalised solutions, and coordinate support to maximise independence.</li><li>Collaborate with various partners while adhering to professional standards and legislation</li></ul>Specialist training will be provided to assess functional ability and utilise technology and equipment-based solutions.Hospital Intergrated Discharge Service<ul><li>Watford General Hospital<ul><li>market forces enhancement per year</li><li>5% operational enhancement.</li></ul></li></ul>These enhancements are non-contractual payments, subject to a 3 yearly review.Please note within Hospital Teams, we offer a 7 day a week service and currently operate a one weekend in 8 rota across the hospital teamYou'll ensure safe and timely discharges from hospital by:<ul><li>Assessing the needs of patients and carers</li><li>Arranging appropriate care packages</li><li>Liaising with professionals and agencies</li><li>Supporting person-centred discharge planning</li></ul><h4>About the role</h4>As a Senior Social Worker you will be responsible for overseeing and supporting the delivery of social services to communities or specific areas.&nbsp;Responsibilities:<ul><li>Coordinating different social workers and support services</li><li>Managing schedules and handling issues or concerns within the community</li><li>Providing emotional support and guidance to individuals and families</li><li>Assessing and reviewing the situations of individuals and families</li><li>Organising and managing packages of support to enable people to lead fuller lives</li><li>Making referrals to other agencies and participating in multidisciplinary teams</li><li>Maintaining accurate records and preparing reports for legal action</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>You will be a SWE registered Social Worker, at least 2 years post qualified, who has successfully completed an ASYE program working to the Social Work England professional standards. You will undertake The Care Act assessments for eligible current and historical cases, using our Connected Lives strategy to review and manage packages of care.You will also actively undertake a specialist role, e.g. AMHP, Best Interest Assessor or Practice Educator, have a place secured on a course, or commit to undertaking this as soon as appointed.The role of a Senior Social Worker is crucial in the discharge to assess model, which aims to improve outcomes for people by reducing the length of hospital stays and promoting independence at home.&nbsp;If this opportunity resonates with you, feel free to reach out. We’re eager to connect and learn more about your interest.This job role is within the Health and Social Care job family, level 11 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:ed.davis@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">ed.davis@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role. Interview Date:Please note interviews will be arranged as and when applications are received.Benefits of working for usWe 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.<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 The Austism 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&nbsp;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 Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Senior Social Worker

Job Title: Waking Night Residential ARC Worker Starting Salary: £30,559 progressing to £33,366 per annum plus 6% market enhancement* Hours: 37 Location: Hertfordshire (This is a floating role therefore you will be required to travel / work in the following locations: Stevenage, Baldock, Hertford, Welwyn Garden City and Watford) Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens ServicesPlease note that due to the needs of the service, we only recruiting female candidates for this role.<h4>About the team</h4>Hertfordshire County Council believes in keeping young people close, to enable them to maintain their identity, and to maintain links with the community to which they belong, this in turn allows us to support these young people, their families, and friends.This waking night role will be based across 6 of Hertfordshire residential children’s homes according to the needs of the home at that time. The post holder will work as part of each homes dedicated, well established and friendly residential team ensuring consistency and promoting safety for children over the night time periods.<h4>About the role</h4>This role will require you to support children at night across a variety of homes. This support is different in all of the homes and will include some personal care.You will also support the children with overnight tasks which may include:<ul><li>Supporting children to talk</li><li>Completing observations</li><li>Supporting children at the hospital</li><li>Supporting with personal Care</li><li>Monitoring sleep patterns</li><li>Welcoming a child home</li><li>De-escalating conflict</li><li>Celebrating success.</li></ul>The role also includes a variety of record keeping and supporting the team to keep the home clean and homely.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Passion for working with children.</li><li>Ability to learn and implement training.</li><li>Flexible and innovative to meet challenges.</li><li>Post is for waking nights however postholder will need to be available for training during the day at intervals throughout the year.</li><li>Willing to work across Hertfordshire at various different locations such as Hertford, Welwyn Garden City, Baldock, Stevenage and Watford.</li><li>Full Driving Licence and access to a vehicle.</li><li>At least 1 year experience of working with children or caring for children and young people.</li></ul> Desirable:<ul><li>Hold Diploma level 3/ 4 Health and social care.</li></ul>This role is an exciting challenge for the right person. Working across several teams and with many children requires you to be flexible, creative and be able to adjust your approach to the individuals you will meet and support.Night time can often be a difficult time for our children and having the right person with them helps to manage their previous traumas.Hertfordshire provides all residential staff with extensive training to learn the skills for our therapeutic and trauma informed approach to looking after children.This job role is within the&nbsp;, level &nbsp;job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact Kathryn Gentry (<a href="mailto:Kathryn.Gentry@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Kathryn.Gentry@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>) if you have any question or queries about the role.Interview Date:&nbsp;W/C 27th January and W/C 3rd FebBenefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.<h4>Additional information</h4>Sponsorship:&nbsp; We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Waking Night Residential ARC Worker

Job Title: Childrens Social Worker Salary: £37,035 per annum + £5,673 market enhanced payment progressing to £40,476 per annum + £5,242 market enhanced payment PLUS £1k one off welcome payment* Hours: 37 full time Location: Base locations in Stevenage and Apsley. Whilst you will have a base, each team has a geographic area they cover which will require regular access to a vehicle in order to travel to meetings Contract Type: Permanent / 12 Mth FTC/Secondment Directorate: Childrens Services All roles are full time and permanent unless otherwise stated below under 'about the role'<h4>About the service</h4>At Hertfordshire County Council, we believe that the children and young people in our care deserve the best. And that means ensuring the social workers who work alongside them are trained, supported, and highly motivated.As an innovative authority, we are committed to developing motivational social work practice and you will be trained to work in this way. You will be working at the forefront of best practice to deliver first class support to vulnerable children and families which will expose you to managing complex and diverse caseloads.By changing our approach to families, they are changing their approach to us and we are managing to keep far more children at home safely with their families. With dedicated Diversity &amp; Inclusion strategy and focus groups, we promote diversity and inclusion across the delivery of services and within our workforce.We will offer a stimulating working environment, regular supervision meetings and training opportunities to help you to reach your full potential with the assistance and guidance of our specialist L&amp;D teams. The pandemic has brought about changes in the way we work and having learnt from this and from feedback from our staff and communities, we are embedding important principles around ‘Our Way Forward’. The overarching vision for Children’s Services is that we work in a ‘flexible and balanced’ way with a focus on ‘continuous improvement’; this is underpinned by a ‘mix and blend’ approach by adopting hybrid ways of working, balancing the need for collaborative workspaces with the right technology for staff to work from home and touchdown areas where this is right for you and for our families.<h4>About the teams</h4>Each Team is made up of; a Team Manager, Consultant Social Worker(s), Senior Practitioners, Social Workers, Children's Practitioners and Family Practitioners. We are looking for experienced Social Workers to join one of the following teams:<ul><li>Family Safeguarding (East and West)</li><li>Children Looked After (East)</li><li>Assessment (West)</li><li>Specialist Adolescent Service Hertfordshire (SASH) - Permanent and 12 Mth FTC/Secondment</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>It is essential that all Social Workers who apply have the following:<ul><li>Qualified and Social Work England Registered</li><li>At least 1 years post ASYE experience</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Knowledge of legislation, guidance, policy, and procedures</li><li>Proficient in the use of Microsoft IT package</li><li>Full UK Driving Licence</li><li>Regular Access to a vehicle</li></ul>In addition to the above, below outlines team specific essential criteria:Family Safeguarding:<ul><li>Experience of care planning, assessments and reviews.</li><li>Deliver welfare reports to conferences and court hearings</li></ul>CLA:<ul><li>Experience of care planning, assessments and reviews.</li><li>Track record of working alongside challenging families</li></ul>Assessment:<ul><li>Experience of conducting assessments and reviews.</li><li>Presenting care plans to conferences</li></ul>SASH:<ul><li>An understating of partnership working</li><li>Report writing Skills</li><li>An understanding of child development</li></ul>This job role is within the Health and Social Care, level 10 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo read more about our service and opportunities available visit our Childrens Social Work pageRecruitment timeline: We review all applications on a regular basis with interviews arranged on an ad hoc basis - please check your emails for updates.Benefits of working for us Additional Benefits for Social Work roles include:<ul><li>Monthly Market Enhanced Payment</li><li>One off £1k Welcome Payment* (terms &amp; conditions apply)</li><li>Lease Car Scheme</li><li>Up to £6k relocation expenses (terms &amp; conditions apply)</li><li>Hybrid working model</li><li>5 Days additional annual leave entitlement</li><li>SWE Registration Fee paid</li></ul><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.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.<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 Social Workers (Children's)

Job Title: Adult Occupational Therapist Starting Salary: £37,035 opportunity to progress to £40,476 per annum (pro rata for part time) + £1000 welcome payment, lease car &amp; relocation - terms apply Pay award pending Hours: Location: Hertfordshire Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Adult Care Services<h4>About the role</h4>As an Adult Care Services occupational therapist, you will hold your own caseload and work in partnership with people living in the community across Hertfordshire. You will undertake a holistic assessment of need to identify person-centred outcomes.We work in an enabling way with people and their families and carers, to promote independence and participation, through meaningful occupation and a strengths-based approach. Across all our services we aim to ensure that people are provided with the right support and advice, and at the right time.Our Adult Care Services Connected Lives practice principles are very much aligned to core occupational therapy values, with the ultimate aim of connecting people to the life that they want to live.We work collaboratively alongside social care colleagues, as well as with our health partners, housing and care providers, and a range of community support services.The role will also include an opportunity to mentor and develop others.Older People Team WestCould you bring your experience and passion for improving outcomes for people&nbsp;over age 65 and their carers with social care needs to the Older Person Service?It is an inspiring time to be working in Hertfordshire. We are giving back control to people by talking through ways to achieve personal goals, get involved in the community and be as independent as possible. We are committed to deliver a better adult social care experience through a responsive and person-centred approach, focussing on people and carers outcomes they wish to achieve.We are re-energising our adult social care model of&nbsp;Connected Lives approach&nbsp;that has a strong ethos of strength-based working, identifying personal goals and ensuring personal, family and community resources are utilised to achieve positive outcomes for people.The Older Person Service is a dynamic service that works across the community under the Care Act to safeguard,&nbsp; assess, plan support and review adults and cares with long term health and social care needs. We have a range of teams within Older People services, including locality based teams, both residential and community reviewing teams, crisis intervention and prevention of hospital admission teams, and sensory services. &nbsp;We can offer hybrid working arrangements, flexible working practices, community engagement and volunteer activities.&nbsp;Adult Disability Service West This service provides support to adults living with a learning or physical disability.We aim to enable people to make positive decisions in their lives, promote their independence and ensure they can get involved in their local community. We're a service motivated by and dedicated to social care intervention and community social work.We’re looking for occupational therapists and senior occupational therapists&nbsp; who can engage with people, promoting and enabling inclusive community options, as well as self-directed purchased services. The teams are community-based and applicants will need to have a full UK driving licence. &nbsp;We also offer hybrid-working, working from the office a minimum of 2 days a week.This is a fast-paced environment.&nbsp;Our locality teams focus on complex cases and include general assessments and care planning. You'll support with:<ul><li>completing care needs assessment</li><li>developing innovative support plans</li><li>building networks</li><li>raising awareness in the area and developing valuable links for the team.&nbsp;</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>You will need:<ul><li>A&nbsp;recognised occupational therapy qualification and be registered with The Health and Care Professions Council</li><li>To ensure&nbsp;practice is consistent with The Royal College of Occupational Therapists’&nbsp;Professional standards for occupational therapy practice, conduct and ethics, and the HCPC Standards of Proficiency for Occupational therapy</li><li>Knowledge and experience of relevant social care legislation, such as the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005</li><li>To be a confident team member with good decision-making skills</li><li>The ability to work successfully with partners and other agencies</li><li>A full UK driving licence and regular access to a vehicle for work purposes</li></ul>For an informal discussion and more information please contact: sheryl,<a href="mailto:jeram@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">jeram@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>This job role is within Health and Social Care , level 10 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careFind out more at Occupational therapy jobs in HertfordshireWe welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.Benefits of working for us<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&nbsp;Secondment Form&nbsp;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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Based: DaventryWest Northants Council Adult Social Care has been on an exciting journey of transformation since we became a unitary authority in April 2021. This has given us the opportunity to really look at how we provide adult social care on a more localised level, leading to lots of exciting innovations and a new model of working which puts people and their communities firmly at the heart of what we do. &nbsp;Our benefits You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.What will you be doing? We are looking for passionate and accomplished Social Workers to join our dedicated and supportive teams in West Northamptonshire. Within:Community Hub teams:&nbsp;based across Northamptonshire. Our community teams have a very varied role and support a wide range of adults from 18 plus, with a variety of needs. We also have our rural community teams.Your role will involve triaging safeguarding referrals for people living in their own home, ensuring a decision is made quickly to get the person onto an appropriate pathway for support. &nbsp;You will be responsible for making contact with people to fact find for the safeguarding enquiry or to provide advice and guidance on local services. You will work closely with our partner agencies to improve the safeguarding process going forward and improve the experience for our community.Click the link to hear from employees in our Social Work teams about what they do, and what the love about their roles at West Northants Council: <a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/spotlight-our-key-services-careers-and-our-partners/our-adult-social-work-teams" target="_blank">Our Adult Social Work teams | West Northamptonshire Council (westnorthants.gov.uk)</a>.If you would like to know more about current vacancies before formally applying, please email <a href="mailto:Gina.Braithwaite@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">Gina.Braithwaite@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> who will be happy to arrange an informal and confidential call.Hours: Our standard hours are 9am-5pm, however there is the option for flexible working, and part time hours are available for some roles so please do ask!A car owner, is required.&nbsp;About you If you are passionate about adult social care, have a social work qualification/equivalent and are registered with Social Work England, we would love to hear from you.&nbsp;We are looking for individuals with a proactive, innovative approach who can problem solve creatively, and have a passion for fostering the strengths of individuals. You will play a crucial role in conducting timely assessments, developing support plans, and implementing support in accordance with the Care Act 2014. As someone who is committed, hardworking, and enthusiastic, you will thrive in working in a fast-paced environment. Strong communications skills will be essential, as you'll be working collaboratively with a wide range of partners, including community groups and the voluntary sector as well as colleagues in health and other sectors.&nbsp;If you love a challenge and have an openness to learn, join us on this rewarding journey of making a true difference in the lives of the individuals we support in West Northants.&nbsp;Career development and training opportunities&nbsp;&nbsp;As a Social Worker joining West Northants Council, you’ll receive a supportive induction and shadowing period to enable orientation to the service. It is important to us that we ensure we have the right people, with the right skills, doing the right job. &nbsp;We are committed to career development and offer training and development opportunities for those who want to progress or specialise, for example AMHP training (for those 2 years post-qualified). &nbsp;We will pay for your Social Work of England registration, and all our Social Workers receive a paid subscription to Community Care inform, where you can access research, practice guidelines, legislation updates etc., to support your professional development.We welcome applications as well for PSW/Assistant Team Manager.<a href="https://jobs.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs/job/Social-Work-Assistant-Team-Manager-Adults/5665" target="_blank">Social Work Assistant Team Manager (Adults) | 31 August, 2025 | Jobs and careers with West Northamptonshire Council</a>This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, at our cost. West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.About us At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.&nbsp;Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about <a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU?si=zk_5W7HktpP-iZ5U" target="_blank">what its like to work at West Northants Council.</a>We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

Qualified Social Worker - Adults

Job Title: Adult Social Worker Starting Salary: £38,220 progressing to £41,771 pa (pro rata for part-time) + £1k welcome payment, relocation &amp; car lease schemes (terms apply) Hours: 37 hours or part time Location: Hertfordshire Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Adult Care ServicesAre you passionate about improving lives and empowering people to live independently? Whether you're an experienced social worker or just starting your journey, Hertfordshire County Council offers a range of exciting opportunities across our adult social care services.We’re transforming the way we work through our Connected Lives approach – a strengths-based model that puts people at the centre of everything we do. We focus on what matters most to individuals and their carers, helping them achieve their goals, stay connected to their communities, and live fulfilling livesWhy Join Us?<ul><li>Hybrid and flexible working to support your work-life balance</li><li>Ongoing learning and development to help you grow in your career</li><li>Opportunities for community engagement and volunteering</li></ul>A supportive, collaborative environment where your voice matters<h4>About the team</h4>We're looking for social work England registered Social Workers to join us. We are currently unable to accommodate newly qualified social workers, however you are welcome to apply to be notified of when the opportunities become available.We have opportunities within our adult disability, older people and hospital teams across Hertfordshire.Prevention of Admissions Team - Hemel HempsteadJoin our well-established, integrated Health and Social Care Prevention of Admissions Team, based in Hemel Hempstead, and be part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary service dedicated to keeping people safe and well at home.You’ll work alongside a skilled team of nurses, paramedics, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists, delivering rapid, person-centred care to residents across South West Hertfordshire.You'll be part of:<ul><li>A collaborative, co-located team environment with health colleagues</li><li>A fast-paced service providing urgent 2-hour response assessments in community settings</li><li>A focus on preventing unnecessary hospital admissions, helping individuals remain in the comfort of their own homes</li><li>Operating hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM (4:30 PM on Fridays)</li></ul>Hospital Integrated Discharge Team<ul><li>market forces enhancement per year</li><li>5% operational enhancement.</li></ul>These enhancements are non-contractual payments, subject to a 3 yearly reviewYou'll ensure safe and timely discharges from hospital by:<ul><li>Assessing the needs of patients and carers</li><li>Arranging appropriate care packages</li><li>Liaising with professionals and agencies</li><li>Supporting person-centred discharge planning</li></ul>Barnet &amp; Chase Farm HospitalWatford General HospitalHerts Valleys Community Hospital Team - 24 hours per weekWe offer a 7 day service and currently operate a 1-weekend-in-8 rota across the Hospital TeamOlder People TeamSupport adults and carers with long-term health and social care needs. Our teams work under the Care Act to safeguard, assess, plan, support, and review care needs. Roles are available in:<ul><li>Locality-based teams</li><li>Residential and community reviewing teams</li><li>Crisis intervention and hospital admission prevention teams</li><li>Sensory services</li></ul>East Herts localityWelwyn Hatfield &amp; Broxbourne LocalityNorth Herts LocalityVisit Adult social work in Hertfordshire to find out more.<h4>About you</h4>Essential: • Social Work degree • Registration with Social Work England • Driving licence This job role is within the Health &amp; Social Care, level 10 &amp; 11 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careWe 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.If you have questions about our opportunities please contact <a href="mailto:sheryl.jeram@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">sheryl.jeram@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> or for an informal discussion about the role.This is an ongoing advert with applications being regularly reviewed and interviews arranged.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. 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 Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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