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The TeamThe Family Safeguarding Adult Team is integrated into Children's Social Care services, providing intervention with parents &amp; carers to actively support change, with the intention to help more children to live safely at home.Portsmouth City Council Children's Services is committed to promoting a multi - disciplinary, 'whole family' approach to safeguarding and reunification in Portsmouth. We want families to bring up their children to be safe and well, offering support to prevent the need for care, reduce the length of care when it is required, and to always strive for children to return home whenever it is safe and, in the child's best interest to do so.The RoleThe post holder will:Be a Family Safeguarding Recovery Worker co-located in one of the Family Safeguarding and Support Teams or the Building Your Futures Team. Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team of children’s Social Workers and other adult workers (including Mental Health and Domestic Abuse Workers) to safeguard parents/carers and their children.Be responsible for assessing, planning, and delivering interventions to parents/carers whose children are open to Children's Social Care and have vulnerabilities associated with substance and alcohol use. This will include working holistically, responding to a range of adult needs affecting parenting capacity. Be flexible and responsive to deploy specialist recovery based, behaviour change interventions. Be responsible for day-to-day service delivery, ensuring that people who experience issues with substance and alcohol use are provided with timely assessments and receive appropriate support to meet their needs as part of a multi-disciplinary plan. Deliver interventions using a restorative and strengths-based approach, including using Motivational Interviewing, in accordance with local and national guidelines.Co-create a schedule of working, including providing guidance to other professionals and working within a Team Around the Worker model, incorporating a strengths-based model of positive 'risk management'. Undertake specialist needs and risk assessments.Provide a responsive and effective service to individuals who may be in crisis or in need of safety planning.Work alongside colleagues and partners within the multi-disciplinary team and external organisations to develop and deliver interventions that aim to support children and young people to remain living at home, or to return home, when safe to do so. This includes contributing to the assessment, analysis and review of the impact of needs and harm for children as well as their parents / carers.Ensure a consistent and timely response to safeguarding in line with legislation, local and national procedures, maintaining a focus on both child and adult safeguarding.Maintain effective joint working with others, developing positive working relationships and clear communications, with Restorative and Motivational Interviewing at the heart of all interactions.Hybrid working attendance requirements - This role is office basedThe ideal candidateWill have/be Relevant vocational qualifications and/or be experienced in working with substance and alcohol misuse and be willing to undertake relevant training as necessary and appropriate.Experience, knowledge and understanding of adults and children's safeguarding procedures. Knowledge and experience of working with diverse communities; be adaptable, flexible, and inclusive to meet a range of parental needs, considering and addressing inequalities and social exclusion.Demonstrate your knowledge and experience working directly with families across the life span, including impact of adult needs on child development. Have the ability to build and maintain empowering strengths-based relationships with adults. Able to apply practice governance, as appropriate, when supporting families through highly emotive and challenging circumstances.An understanding of Motivational Interviewing and Restorative Practice and be willing to undertake further training and development. Have a respectful and inclusive approach to families, carers, colleagues, and other professionals.An up-to-date knowledge of research, relevant legislation, ethical issues, strategic frameworks, and current guidelines regarding the range of presenting needs relevant to adults who may be vulnerable and have complex needs. Have a good knowledge of Data Protection, information sharing and an understanding of confidentiality.Able to work within a busy environment, manage stress and respond to competing demands. Have good organisational skills and be able to manage a caseload whilst maintaining high standards of record keeping, including data entry and recording. Able to work autonomously, setting appropriate goals in accordance with professional, ethical guidelines and PCC policies. Confident to work in the community and use own initiative to make decisions in complex situations. Able to communicate effectively within a multi-professional team as well as the ability to work autonomously. 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 on your application.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 apersonal 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 Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. 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>. 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 criteriaYou will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it. About Portsmouth City CouncilWhat 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 is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.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 any support in 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

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We recognise the challenges faced by young people and their families as they transition from children’s services into adult services, and are committed to ensuring that we have the right conversations with them at the right time to ensure a smooth and consistent transition into adulthood.Moving into Adulthood is therefore a key area of development for Adult Social Care, and this is an exciting time to join us on our journey. &nbsp;You will be pivotal in supporting the continued development of our pathway.You will be working as part of the Moving into Adulthood Service and will be&nbsp;aligned to and working in one of the adult social care community teams. &nbsp;Our benefits You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here:&nbsp;<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? You will be pivotal in continuing to develop and build on the excellent links we have with SEN schools and FE Colleges to support early identification of young people who may need the support of adult social care once they have reached the age of 18. &nbsp;This will include attending EHC reviews and school transition events, as well as providing advice and presentations to parents and young people from year 9 upwards on a range of topics relating to moving into adulthood.In addition, you will also have a level of oversight of young people who are open to children’s social care and health services.&nbsp; They will largely range from age 16 upwards, although you may have a more discreet involvement with young people from an earlier age.&nbsp;You will also hold a proportionate caseload and will be responsible for undertaking timely strengths-based assessments, support planning and implementation of support under the Care Act 2014, working at the right pace and timescale to allow young people and their families to be fully prepared for the move into adult social care services.Alongside the great relationships you will develop with a range of partner agencies, including education, children’s, and health colleagues, you will also support other colleagues within the adult social care teams who are working with young people moving into adulthood&nbsp;by providing&nbsp;advice and guidance. &nbsp;You will also be a key source of management data, providing information to help inform future sufficiency planning.For a further discussion or information about the role, please email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:liz.sagi@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">liz.sagi@westnorthants.gov.uk</a>About you You don’t need experience across all aspects of the job as that will form part of your development journey, but you will need to be an experienced&nbsp;practitioner&nbsp;already working with young people who are transitioning into adulthood and be able to demonstrate how you support young people to experience positive transitions..Are you an experienced&nbsp;practitioner&nbsp;who thrives on being at the forefront of innovative practice and new ways of working?Are you passionate about working with young people moving into adulthood, who have a range of additional needs and complex conditions?Are you an advocate for strengths-based practice, positive risk taking and outcome focused support planning, which places the young person in control of their life and desired outcomes as they move into adulthood?If the answer is "yes" to all the above, this is an exciting time to join West Northamptonshire Council. &nbsp; We’re a&nbsp;relatively new&nbsp;local authority, created in April 2021, and we&nbsp;are&nbsp;on&nbsp;a&nbsp;journey to&nbsp;continually&nbsp;develop&nbsp;our approach to supporting young people who are moving into adulthood.You’ll also need to have a solution driven and adaptable approach, thrive in a busy environment, and have&nbsp;a positive approach to challenges!Confident to use your own initiative and creativity and able to 'think outside of the box’; you have great analytical skills, and can weigh up information from different perspectives, but equally will know when to seek support to help find solutions. &nbsp;You love a challenge and have an openness to continuous learning and development, sharing knowledge, and learning from others.Above all, you are passionate about supporting young people as they begin their journey as adults, enabling them to achieve their full potential and live their best life. &nbsp;A driving license and transport is a requirement.You will have a&nbsp;degree or equivalent/QCF level 5 with experience of working in adult social care, OR the ability to demonstrate knowledge gained through practice and application of adult social care procedures. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Children and Adults Barred List check. 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 what it's like to work at West Northants Council&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp</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&nbsp;- watch WNC colleagues explain&nbsp;<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.

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The TeamThe Family Safeguarding Adult Team is integrated into Children's Social Care services, providing intervention with parents &amp; carers to actively support change, with the intention to help more children to live safely at home. Portsmouth City Council Children's Services is committed to promoting a multi - disciplinary, 'whole family' approach to safeguarding and reunification in Portsmouth.We want families to bring up their children to be safe and well, offering support to prevent the need for care, reduce the length of care when it is required, and to always strive for children to return home whenever it is safe and, in the child's best interest to do so.The RoleThe post holder will:Be a Family Safeguarding Domestic Abuse Worker co-located in one of the Family Safeguarding and Support Teams or the Building Your Futures Team. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team of children’s Social Workers and other adult workers (including Mental Health and Recovery Workers) to safeguard parents/carers and their children. Be responsible for assessing, planning, and delivering interventions to parents/carers whose children are open to Children's Social Care and have used or experienced unhealthy or abusive behaviours in their relationships.This will include working holistically, responding to a range of adult needs affecting parenting capacity. Be flexible and responsive to deploy specialist domestic abuse behaviour change interventions. Be responsible for day-to-day service delivery, ensuring that people who experience domestic abuse (including those who use unhealthy/abusive behaviours) are provided with timely assessments and receive appropriate support to meet their needs as part of a multi-disciplinary plan.Co-create a schedule of working, including providing guidance to other professionals and working within a Team Around the Worker model, incorporating a strengths-based model of positive 'risk management'. Undertake specialist needs and risk assessments.Provide a responsive and effective service to individuals who may be in crisis or in need of safety planning. Work alongside colleagues and partners within the multi-disciplinary team and external organisations to develop and deliver interventions that aim to support children and young people to remain living at home, or to return home, when safe to do so. This includes contributing to the assessment, analysis and review of the impact of needs and harm for children as well as their parents / carers.Ensure a consistent and timely response to safeguarding in line with legislation, local and nationalprocedures, maintaining a focus on both child and adult safeguarding.Deliver interventions using a restorative and strengths-based approach, including using Motivational Interviewing.Hybrid working attendance requirements - This role is office basedThe ideal candidateWill have/beHold an IDVA, or relevant vocational qualification, and / or be experienced in working with domestic abuse and willing to undertake relevant training as necessary and appropriate. Experience, knowledge and understanding of adults and children's safeguarding procedures. Have the ability to build and maintain empowering strengths-based relationships with adults. Knowledge and experience of working with diverse communities; be adaptable, flexible, and inclusive to meet a range of parental needs, considering and addressing inequalities and social exclusion.Demonstrate your knowledge and experience working directly with families across the life span, including impact of adult needs on child development. Have a respectful and inclusive approach to families, carers, colleagues, and other professionals.An up-to-date knowledge of research, relevant legislation, ethical issues, strategic frameworks, and current guidelines regarding the range of presenting needs relevant to domestic abuse. Have a good knowledge of Data Protection, information sharing and an understanding of confidentiality. Skills in the use of complex methods of assessment of need.Have skills in applying theory to practice and the ability to use a range of models in formulating and delivering support plans. Have confidence in delivering group work and/or teaching and developing practice.Able to communicate effectively within a multi-professional team as well as the ability to work autonomously. Be able to work within a busy environment, manage stress and respond to competing demands.Able to apply practice governance, as appropriate, when supporting families through highly emotive and challenging circumstances.Have an understanding of Motivational Interviewing and Restorative Practice and be willing to undertake further training and development. 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 on your application.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 Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. 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>.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 criteriaYou will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it. About Portsmouth City CouncilWhat 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

Family Safeguarding Domestic Abuse Worker

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic person to join our Trading Standards team. This post will build upon our established work, protecting consumers and legitimate businesses across Medway.You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to deal confidently with a range of stakeholders and situations You will have a track record of successful investigations with the ability to prioritise your workload, assess complex situations and meet both corporate and statutory deadlines. The successful applicant will take the lead role for a discreet area of Trading Standards law and will be required to represent the authority at a regional and national level.You will be equally comfortable working alone and as part of a team of officers to achieve the goals of the service.To be considered for this position you must hold a professional qualification in Trading Standards (DTS, DCA, DCATS or similar) and have recent experience in the role.Medway Council has a career grade for Trading Standards Officers and your starting salary will be dependant on qualifications, experience and competences.This position allows for the successful candidate to work from home for part of the week, subject to operational needs, with the main office base being Deangate Ridge, Hoo. You must hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle, that is insured for business use, for which the appropriate allowance will be paid.Please ensure that your application includes details on how you meet each element of the attached person specification. Failure to do so will likely result in your application not being shortlisted for interview.If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager please call David Cross, Trading Standards Manager on 01634 333175.Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C. When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached. The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview. Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A. Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. Trading Standards are seeking to appoint a Trading Standards Officer/Senior Trading Standards Officer. You can demonstrate knowledge, experience and skills to allow you to perform within this role. You will identify, through application, how you meet the elements detailed within the person specification, at either Level A, B or C. You will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs. Important Information- Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileFor further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. Please 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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Trading Standards Officer / Senior Trading Standards Officer 

Are you a dedicated and experienced social work professional with a passion for making a difference to children’s lives? Would you like the opportunity to contribute to shaping and developing the service? If this sounds like you, come and join our dynamic team and lead a team of committed social workers in providing high-quality support and care to the children and young people.As a Team Manager in CIC, you will provide effective leadership to a team of social workers, ensuring a supportive and collaborative working environment, encouraging high standards in others and assisting and inspiring your team towards achieving their goals. Supported by your assistant team manager, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of the team, supervising and supporting social workers in the management of cases, stepping in where needed to achieve positive outcomes for our children and their families and ensuring the welfare of our children and young people is prioritised.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 are ready for the next step in your career or you are an existing team manager we’d like to hear from you. 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.Join us and #Make a Difference…Our OfferWe are proud to offer a range of benefits including –<ul><li>A market allowance of £7,000 per annum (payable in 12 equal instalments)</li><li>A retention payment of £3,000 per annum (payable in April, following 1 years service in Medway)</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 style</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></ul>About You<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></ul>For further information on the qualifications, skills and experience required, please refer to the Job Profile and Person Specification.For an informal discussion, please don't hesitate to contact Laura Saunders via the details below. Alternatively, please email the recruitment team on <a href="mailto:cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk</a>. Laura Saunders, Service Manager (CIC) - 01634 337328 Our organisation: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.Important Information-Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileEqual Opportunities Commitment StatementMedway 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.Please 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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Team Manager - Children in Care 

We are currently recruiting for a Social Worker within our integrated discharge team to contribute to the delivery of highly effective children and adult services (within Adult Social Care) in an efficient manner. The service is delivered using a strength based, personalised approach.We work across both the acute and non-acute sites across Medway and out of area hospitals. We have been at the forefront of changes in the hospitals discharge to assess model. This has meant that our teamwork with people in an acute setting as well as those in community settings after a period of the time in hospital. This can either be in a health bed, social care step down bed or in the persons’ own home. This role also includes a role in the emergency department of the acute hospital by working with our health colleagues.To work closely with colleagues within the Council and partners ensuring that person centred outcomes are met in ways which utilises available resources as effectively as possible.To work within organisational policy and legislative requirements including The Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and Mental health Act.Medway is a vibrant and exciting place to work, and an opportunity has arisen to join the hospital discharge to assess social work team.We are a supportive team working in a busy environment whilst maintaining our professional standards and we are committed to ongoing professional standards.The successful candidates will be required to work across all settings in line with the changing demands of the system to enable the discharge to assess model to be implemented to ensure timely and safe discharges.All staff working in the department have a responsibility for promoting and supporting the Council's policies and procedures for safeguarding. You should ensure that you carry out your duties and work at all times in a way that ensures the safeguarding and welfare of service users.In return we will offer you: <ul><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></ul>Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.You can demonstrate knowledge, experience and skills to allow you to perform within this role. You will identify, through application, how you meet the elements detailed within the person specification, at either Level A, B or C. You will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.Our organisation: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.Important Information-Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileEqual Opportunities Commitment StatementMedway 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.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, if you require documentation/correspondence in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878.





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Social Worker - Hospital Integrated & Community Discharge Team

We are currently recruiting Experienced Social Workers to join our Children in Care 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>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>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></ul>For further information on the qualifications, skills and experience required, please refer to the Job Profile and Person Specification.<h4>Additional Information</h4>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>. Laura Saunders, Service Manager (Children in Care) on 01634 337328.<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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Experienced Social Worker - Children in Care Team

Job Description Job Title:&nbsp;Social Worker, Mental Health Salary:&nbsp;£39,027 - £44,463 per annum Grade:&nbsp;E Contract Type:&nbsp;Permanent Working Hours:&nbsp;37 hours per week We are seeking acommitted individual to join us as Social Worker, Mental&nbsp;Health in the CLS1 Integrated Team.&nbsp; Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for a new challenge? We are looking for practitioners who are experienced, confident, creative, and empowered to promote change and positive outcomes for adults and who will be committed to our journey of continuing improvement. If you are passionate about the outcomes for adults&nbsp; , committed to direct work and want to make a difference in the life of adults ,we want to hear from you! We are always on the lookout for talented, enthusiastic&nbsp; and experienced Social Workers ready to take the next step in their career. This role is an&nbsp;exciting opportunity to contribute to&nbsp;the Community Led Support (CLS) 1 Integrated Team within the Adults and Health Directorate of the Council. You will be required to provide support for adults&nbsp;and multi-disciplinary team of Care and Health Professionals.&nbsp; Job Purpose&nbsp; <ul> <li>To safeguard vulnerable adults.</li> <li>To provide high quality, research-based casework service to all Adult Social Care service users and hold cases.</li> <li>To offer consultation, support, specialist advice and joint working to colleagues within Adult Social Care.</li> <li>To promote independent living where safe to do so.</li> <li>To comply with and promote legislation, statutory guidance and local policies and procedures.</li> </ul> What&nbsp;We’re&nbsp;Looking For&nbsp; We’re&nbsp;looking for someone who has at least two years’ post qualification experience and at least two years' experience of working directly with adults and families in a statutory setting Essential qualifications:&nbsp;Holds a Social Work Qualification and be registered with Social Work England (SWE). DBS Check:&nbsp;Enhanced Level with adults and children's barred list Benefits of Working with Us&nbsp; At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:&nbsp; <ul> <li>Generous annual leave entitlement&nbsp;</li> <li>Local Government Pension Scheme&nbsp;</li> <li>Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)&nbsp;</li> <li>Ongoing training and professional development&nbsp;</li> <li>Employee&nbsp;assistance&nbsp;programme and wellbeing support&nbsp;</li> <li>Staff discounts and local offers&nbsp;</li> <li>A supportive and inclusive working environment&nbsp;</li> </ul> Important Dates&nbsp; Closing Date (Redeployment Only):&nbsp;7th August 2025 Closing Date (Internal &amp; External):&nbsp;17th August 2025 Interview Date: To Be Confirmed Additional Information&nbsp; If you have any questions about the role or interview process, please contact:&nbsp; Francis Allie, Team Manager, CLS Team 1, on 07825 202038 or <a href="mailto:FAllie@thurrock.gov.uk" target="_blank">FAllie@thurrock.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below:&nbsp; <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EWnxG1PLEgxKpxRD6AP3nXoB56SyDteDoZ_3TSXSAYf6Bw?e=YWEsJL" target="_blank">Download Job Profile (PDF Document)</a> Application Requirements&nbsp;-&nbsp;[only for safer recruitment/qualified roles – remove if not applicable]&nbsp; As part of the Safer Recruitment process, Gap Management is&nbsp;required&nbsp;for all Safeguarding roles.&nbsp;Please complete the Gaps in Employment grid provided (refer to the example document for guidance) and upload it under&nbsp;Miscellaneous Documents&nbsp;as part of your application.&nbsp;&nbsp; If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential, please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications.&nbsp; <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EXtYMXeGlbVPjAoxHwfnCuIB6KNWFCXe3i6bJI6MRBQZ-Q?e=dGt2M1" target="_blank">Gaps in Employment Form</a>&nbsp; <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/Ecz7hL-hyYFGvVpdkZ55ozkBS_giEjpigg97yi5KrF2SVw?e=vKePlG" target="_blank">Gaps in Employment Example</a>&nbsp; About usWhy Thurrock? Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead. This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.&nbsp;Our locationThurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000&nbsp;residents. We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes. Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.Staff benefitsWe offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.Further information can be found here <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/working-for-council/employment-benefits" target="_blank">Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council</a>&nbsp; Equality, Diversity &amp; InclusionThurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do. For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Thurrock Council</a>





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Thurrock Council

Social Worker - CLS Team 1

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>
An opportunity has arisen within West SOAMHS for full time M11&nbsp;Social Worker based at Mill View Hospital in Hove.
For an informal discussion, please Sarah Kidd on Tel: 07391016163
Interview Date: TBC
<h2>About the role</h2>As a Social Worker you will support the delivery of statutory duties placed upon us by the Care Act carrying and other tasks related to the provision of Mental Health Services. These duties will relate to individuals, families and carers in accordance with relevant statutory legislation.&nbsp;We are looking for someone with relevant experience of holding complex casework, someone who has high professional standards and who is keen to continue their professional development. An excellent knowledge of current legislation such as the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act is essential.Community Mental Health Services in Brighton &amp; Hove has a well-established Section 75 (S.75) agreement in place. This agreement contributes to the improvement in mental health and wellbeing and results in easier access to a more responsive mental health service.The S.75 agreement between Brighton and Hove City Council and Sussex Partnership Foundation Trust has been in place for many years and has meant several Social Care staff have been co-located within the Trust to deliver statutory duties. &nbsp;This way of working in close partnership has been valued by both organisations, and by those that use our services, and this new agreement seeks to maintain and strengthen this collaborative way of working.The S.75 agreement serves as a significant tool in achieving the ambitions to transform adults and older adults’ community mental health services and reduce health inequalities.&nbsp;In practice, Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and Brighton and Hove City Council delegate tasks to each organisation to ensure a joined-up health and social care offer to those that use our services. Relevant training and support will be provided when acting on behalf of the other organisation and it also means that you're able to access a number of other training, learning and development opportunities from both organisationsWarranted Approved Mental health Act Professionals (AMHPs) will be encouraged to take part in the rota arrangements for the AMHP provision across the city. The AMHP service operates from the AMHP team’s base at Millview Hospital in Hove. A market supplement of £3500 p.a. is paid for 30 days a year on this rota, subject to satisfactory adherence to the 2008 Regulations for AMHPs.You will receive regular supervision and support and have opportunities for ongoing development and specialist training including AMHP training, subject to the Local Authority’s selection process.The post holder will be responsible for:<ul>
<li>Providing advice to staff about proportionate and personalised responses to service users and their carers.</li>
<li>Helping to embed consideration of strengths and relationship based practice in all of our assessment processes.</li>
<li>Providing a specialist view and/or intervention in the assessment and management of risk</li>
</ul>The successful candidate will:<ul>
<li>Be a qualified social worker.</li>
<li>Confident in their knowledge and experience of safeguarding vulnerable adults and the assessment of risk.</li>
<li>Have an understanding of the importance of information and advice in supporting people to maintain their own independence and wellbeing</li>
<li>Please read our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/how-apply-job-council" target="_blank">Apply for a job at the council</a> pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you’ve submitted your application and at interview.As part of your application, you will need to upload your Application Form and a supporting statement. Your supporting statement is the most important part of your application as it will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/application-form-guidance" target="_blank">Application Form guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> and (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/supporting-statement-guidance" target="_blank">Supporting statement guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)</a> as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.
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</ul> <h2>Additional information</h2>
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours&nbsp;or term-time only.
&nbsp;We are a workplace that supports flexibility and employee wellbeing in the way we work whilst providing the best service for our customers. Team and service working arrangements are designed to support both employee work life balance and team collaboration. These would be part of your individual working arrangements alongside any personal preference agreed with your manager in advance of joining. Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team and travel to and from your contractual location would be at your own expense.
For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us" target="_blank">Why work for us&nbsp;</a>
<h2>Company information</h2>Encouraging a diverse workforceOur city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton &amp; Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans.Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/fair-and-inclusive" target="_blank">fair and inclusive</a> actions, our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/becoming-anti-racist-city" target="_blank">anti-racism strategy</a> and the work we are doing to <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us/how-we-create-fair-and-inclusive-workplace" target="_blank">encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk).</a>Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Brighton & Hove City Council

Social Worker - West Specialist Older Adults Mental Health Service

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 Social Worker to join our Children’s Services – Front Door. The Front Door are responsible for delivering statutory services to children and families.A Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) Social Worker plays a vital role in the early identification and response to safeguarding concerns involving children. MASHs are collaborative environments where professionals from various agencies — such as social care, police, health, and education — work together to assess and respond to referrals about individuals at risk of harm.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Screen and triage safeguarding referrals. • Gather and analyse information from multiple agencies. • Make informed decisions about the level of intervention required. • Facilitate secure and timely information sharing between professionals. • Apply safeguarding thresholds consistently and fairly. • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records. • Liaise with professionals across sectors to ensure coordinated responses. • Ensure all safeguarding actions comply with legal and ethical standards.</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.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 which means you can expect to work in the following way: Fixed Worker <ul><li>4+ days in the office</li><li>Spends most or all of their time in the office, due to nature of the work but can be for reasons such as unsuitable home working conditions or a desire for separation of home and work life.</li><li>The office remains a shared space with cultural encouragement for clear desk policies.</li></ul>About YouWe are looking for an individual who is passionate about safeguarding the children of North Somerset, and who possesses the following skills and experience:<h4>Skills and Attributes</h4><ul><li>Strong analytical and decision-making skills. • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. • Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities. • Sound understanding of safeguarding legislation and procedures. • Proficiency in using case management systems and digital tools. • Commitment to multi-agency collaboration and continuous professional development.</li></ul><h4></h4><h4>Work Environment</h4>MASH Social Workers typically operate in high-pressure environments where quick thinking and sound judgment are essential. They work closely with professionals from various agencies and must be adept at managing sensitive information and making timely decisions that prioritize the safety and well-being of individuals at risk.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 Lisa Hollingdale, Development Lead Front Door and Initial Directions Tel: 07353131232 E-Mail: <a href="mailto:lisa.hollingdale@n-somerset.gov.uk" target="_blank">lisa.hollingdale@n-somerset.gov.uk</a>.Important InformationAs a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job 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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North Somerset Council

Social Worker (Front Door) x 3

Job Title: Deputy Manager - Gypsy Service Starting Salary: £42,839 opportunity to progress to £47,818 p.a per annum (pro rata for part time)&nbsp; Hours: 37.0 Location: Stevenage Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Resources<h4>About the team</h4>The Gypsy and Traveller Service is a high-profile, community-focused team within Hertfordshire County Council. The service manages 11 sites and works closely with tenants, contractors, and public stakeholders. As part of a newly formed leadership team, you will work alongside two other Deputy Managers and report directly to the Head of Service. Together, you will shape the strategic direction and operational delivery of the service.<h4>About the role</h4>We are seeking a proactive and experienced Deputy Manager (Compliance and Project Management) to join our Gypsy and Traveller Service. This newly created leadership role is pivotal&nbsp;in ensuring the health, safety, and statutory compliance of 11 residential sites managed by the council as a private landlord.<ul><li>To effectively manage health, safety and compliance of eleven sites provided by Hertfordshire Gypsy and Traveller services, as a private landlord.</li><li>To provide an office based first point of contact for all health, safety, compliance matters with Tenants, contractors, partners, including the public.</li><li>To manage all statutory compliance such as gas and electric to the required legal standard.</li><li>To investigate all incidents, accidents and near misses that happen on site to tenants, staff, contractors and visitors. Ensure improvements are made and any changes fed back to the Head of Service.</li><li>To ensure all staff are trained at the correct level for their position.</li><li>To oversee any new projects on the sites, such as the installation of new water/electric meters, solar panels or planning to upgrade the facilities provided to the residents. Outcomes to be in line with the Council’s sustainability and environmental policies.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4><h4>Essential:</h4><ul><li>NEBOSH qualification (or equivalent in health and safety).</li><li>Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a compliance or health and safety role.</li><li>Proven experience in managing statutory compliance (e.g., gas, electric, fire safety).</li><li>Strong project management skills, including delivery of small to medium-scale infrastructure projects.</li><li>Experience in investigating incidents, accidents, and near misses.</li><li>Ability to deliver and monitor staff training and development</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>Experience in supervising or leading teams.</li><li>Strong organisational and planning abilities.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Experience working with Gypsy and Traveller communities or similar community-based services.</li><li>Knowledge of COSHH, RAMS, and permit-to-work systems.</li><li>Experience in managing contracts, invoices, and external suppliers.</li><li>Familiarity with local authority procedures and private landlord responsibilities.</li><li>Conflict resolution and dispute management experience.</li><li>Political awareness and ability to manage service reputation.</li></ul>You will lead on staff and on-site Health and Safety and will be required to respond to daily issues related to services and utilities that are the responsibility of a private landlord. This includes services specific to Gypsy and Traveller tenants, and they will also act as a first contact giving advice and information. The postholder will liaise with the leadership team on issues related to health and safety where situations or incidents impact on the ability to operate effectively and/ or the safety of tenants, visitors, and staff.This job role is within the Community Services, level COM11 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Community servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Bridget.Gill1@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Bridget.Gill1@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.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.Interview Date: to be confirmed&nbsp;Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.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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Hertfordshire County Council

Deputy Manager - Gypsy Service

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>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.This is not legal advice, and we advise you to seek your own independent legal advice tailored to your own personal circumstances.Job Title:&nbsp;A 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!The Role:The role of Senior Practitioner will embed a strength-based approach to assessment with outcomes where people have wider choice and control over their well-being.&nbsp; Through every interaction, apply the Prevent, Reduce, Delay principles of the care act to promote independence and wellbeing.As a Senior Practitioner you will provide professional leadership and supervision to social workers and social care practitioners in a designated area with focus on raising the standards of care that delivers improved outcomes for people.The role of Senior Practitioner is to ensure that regular monitoring and reviews of care and support plans are carried to check and confirm that the outcomes for the person are being addressed and met.<ul>
<li>You will support social workers and social care assessors to enable them to plan and co-design innovative individual care and support plans with service users and carers.&nbsp;</li>
<li>You will mentor staff to establish and adhere to quality practice standards, including budget and performance management.</li>
<li>You will be responsible for social work provision including managing own caseload of complex cases whilst managing the reputation of the directorate and Council and complying with national and service procedures and guidance.</li>
<li>You will support the Team Manager in delivering high quality services and support to people, within agreed budgets and performance requirements.</li>
</ul>Our offer to you:<ul>
<li>At least 31 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 35 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
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<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 Tuesday 12&nbsp;August 2025We 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&nbsp;Christina Walsh, Team Manager North Locality 07395847693.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&nbsp;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.&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.

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a><h2>About the role</h2>We recognise the challenges faced by young people and their families as they transition from children’s services into adult services, and are committed to ensuring that we have the right conversations with them at the right time to ensure a smooth and consistent transition into adulthood.Moving into Adulthood is therefore a key area of development for Adult Social Care, and this is an exciting time to join us on our journey. &nbsp;You will be pivotal in supporting the continued development of our pathway.You will be working as part of the Moving into Adulthood Service and will be&nbsp;aligned to and working in one of the adult social care community teams. &nbsp;<h2>Additional information</h2>You don’t need experience across all aspects of the job as that will form part of your development journey, but you will need to be an experienced&nbsp;practitioner&nbsp;already working with young people who are transitioning into adulthood and be able to demonstrate how you support young people to experience positive transitions..Are you an experienced&nbsp;practitioner&nbsp;who thrives on being at the forefront of innovative practice and new ways of working?Are you passionate about working with young people moving into adulthood, who have a range of additional needs and complex conditions?Are you an advocate for strengths-based practice, positive risk taking and outcome focused support planning, which places the young person in control of their life and desired outcomes as they move into adulthood?If the answer is "yes" to all the above, this is an exciting time to join West Northamptonshire Council. &nbsp; We’re a&nbsp;relatively new&nbsp;local authority, created in April 2021, and we&nbsp;are&nbsp;on&nbsp;a&nbsp;journey to&nbsp;continually&nbsp;develop&nbsp;our approach to supporting young people who are moving into adulthood.You’ll also need to have a solution driven and adaptable approach, thrive in a busy environment, and have&nbsp;a positive approach to challenges!Confident to use your own initiative and creativity and able to 'think outside of the box’; you have great analytical skills, and can weigh up information from different perspectives, but equally will know when to seek support to help find solutions. &nbsp;You love a challenge and have an openness to continuous learning and development, sharing knowledge, and learning from others.Above all, you are passionate about supporting young people as they begin their journey as adults, enabling them to achieve their full potential and live their best life. &nbsp;A driving license and transport is a requirement.You will have a&nbsp;degree or equivalent/QCF level 5 with experience of working in adult social care, OR the ability to demonstrate knowledge gained through practice and application of adult social care procedures. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Children and Adults Barred List check. 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. <h2>Company information</h2>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.&nbsp;Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp</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&nbsp;- watch WNC colleagues explain&nbsp;<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.

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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Adult Social Worker

We are recruiting Family Workers to join our Children and Young People with Disabilities service.You will hold a caseload, and support Social Workers who are working with families with multiple and complex needs, in order to improve outcomes for children.Previous experience of working with families with multiple and complex needs is essential.You will hold a NVQ level 2 in Children and Young People, or equivalent, together with GCSE English and Maths at Grade 5 or above, or have relevant previous experience.A full UK driving licence and daily use of a car is essential.<h4>In return we offer you:</h4><ul><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 Southeast 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 age.For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online.Please 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 emailPlease 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 dateIf 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, if you require documentation/correspondence in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878.





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Family Worker - Children and Young People with Disabilities Team

We are recruiting Family Workers to join our Children's Social Work Team service.You will hold a caseload, and support Social Workers who are working with families with multiple and complex needs, in order to improve outcomes for children.Previous experience of working with families with multiple and complex needs is essential.You will hold a NVQ level 2 in Children and Young People, or equivalent, together with GCSE English and Maths at Grade 5 or above, or have relevant previous experience.A full UK driving licence and daily use of a car is essential.In return we offer you:<ul><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>Our organisation:Medway is a unitary authority in the Southeast 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.Important Information -Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileEqual Opportunities Commitment StatementMedway 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 age.For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online.Please 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 emailPlease 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 dateIf 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, if you require documentation/correspondence in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878.





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Family Worker - Children's Social Work Team

<h4>The Role</h4>Are you an experienced social worker ready to lead and grow a unique, life-enhancing service?Can you use your expertise to develop a high-quality break and support service for disabled children and young people?If yes, we have the perfect role for you!Our All-Age Disability Service is looking for a passionate and dedicated Senior Social Work Practitioner to join our amazing team and help make a difference today.About the Role:This is a fantastic opportunity to lead and shape Southwark’s Family Link service, which provides daytime and overnight breaks for disabled children and young people by matching them with trained carers.As the Senior Practitioner, you will:<ul><li>Grow and develop the Family Link service in line with fostering regulations and best practice</li><li>Manage and supervise social care practitioners and oversee all F1 assessments for fostering panel</li><li>Provide professional guidance and support on complex cases</li><li>Drive performance and ensure quality assurance across the service</li><li>Collaborate with carers, fostering colleagues, and community partners to deliver responsive, child-centred support</li></ul>About You:We are looking for someone who brings passion, leadership, and specialist expertise. You will have:<ul><li>A recognised social work qualification and active SWE registration</li><li>Significant experience as a social worker, including in a supervisory role</li><li>Strong knowledge of fostering regulations, assessment and safeguarding processes</li><li>A track record of service or practice development</li><li>Excellent communication and leadership skills</li><li>A commitment to inclusive, strengths-based, and anti-racist practice</li></ul>About the Team:The All-Age Disability Service (AAD) supports disabled children and young people aged 0–25, providing a seamless social care journey from childhood into adulthood.You will be part of a values-driven, inclusive, and forward-thinking team that:<ul><li>Champions co-production, equity, and innovation</li><li>Prioritises practitioner wellbeing and development</li><li>Supports professional reflection, supervision, and learning</li><li>Celebrates impact and encourages high support and high challenge</li></ul>At Southwark, we’re committed to Southwark Stands Together, our anti-racism and equity framework. We empower social care professionals to thrive, lead, and innovate - so you can truly make a meaningful difference every day.For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification located at the bottom of the advert.Contact Information:For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Chloe Harvey at <a href="mailto:Chloe.Harvey@southwark.gov.uk" target="_blank">Chloe.Harvey@southwark.gov.uk</a>Additional Information:This post requires a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) DBS check at Enhanced level.Benefits and more information:In your role, we want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our <a href="https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/" target="_blank">Staff Benefits</a> page.<h4>Recruitment timetable</h4>Advert close date: 11:59pm on 20th August 2025Shortlisting date/s: 22nd August 2025Interview date/s: 8th September 2025The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.Guaranteed Interview Scheme:As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care, or have previously been in care</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li></ul>We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our <a href="https://www.southwark.gov.uk/engagement-and-consultations/southwark-stands-together" target="_blank">Southwark Stands Together programme</a>. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.Attachments<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2560912&amp;ptId=106082" target="_blank">Family Link Senior Prac JD Jul 25.docx</a></li></ul>





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Senior Social Work Practitioner (Family Link)

Family Group Conference Facilitator Roles with Birmingham Childrens TrustMake a Difference as a Family Group Conference Facilitator. We are seeking to recruit full-time Family Group Conference Facilitator's to join our established, experienced and friendly Team.As the largest Family Group Conference services in the UK we work in partnership with vulnerable children and their families; we place families at the heart of making safe decisions and plans for children that are at risk of being taken into care or to reunify children back to family care by delivering high quality Family Group Conferences for all Families that want one. Children and young people are involved along with their wider family network to contribute and attend their FGC’s and are supported by advocates from outside the family. Together, a family plan is agreed by all those involved, and families agree to meet again to assess how well their plan is going and make the changes necessary to protect children.The position is full-time and we are ideally looking for someone with Family Group Conference experience who is confident and resilient when working in partnership with families in their homes as well as in the community and virtually where needed. You will be facilitating FGC’s and taking a lead in promoting family led practice with other Teams and Professionals, therefore the confidence to work on one own initiative and the ability to lone work is required.At Birmingham Children’s Trust you will receive continuous support, development, and training opportunities to support you in reaching your full potential within the Family Group Conference role. Equality &amp; Diversity Birmingham Childrens Trust respects and values the individuality that every employee brings, and we actively encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey of continued improvement for our children and their families.Birmingham Childrens Trust is a Disability Confident Employer.Birmingham Children’s Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure checks.The following experience and competencies are required for this role:<ul> <li>A social care qualification or, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in relevant field such as teaching, mediation, youth work (etc.) (If relying on Social Work qualification you will be required to be registered with General Social Care Council). </li></ul><ul> <li>A sound knowledge and understanding of the principles and processes of Family Group Conferencing, child protection practice and childcare legislation and understanding of the role of other agencies / professionals who work with children and families. </li></ul><ul> <li>A minimum of 3 years’ experience of working with children and their families from a wide range of backgrounds, including families in crisis. </li></ul><ul> <li>Experience of organising and leading meetings both face to face and remotely and an ability to manage any tensions or conflict.</li></ul><ul> <li>Ability to work independently, in an organised way using initiative, being self-motivated, creative and open minded.</li></ul><ul> <li>Flexible, positive and willing to learn, you'll be capable of communicating with people and families from different walks of life. Ability to work in a wide range of situations, remaining calm in a crisis and adapting to constantly changing situations and priorities is a must for this role.</li> <li>Ability to communicate effectively in writing with a good level of computer literacy is also required.</li></ul><ul> <li>Willingness to work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends and to be able to travel across a wide geographical area in a timely and flexible manner at various times of the day. </li></ul><ul> <li>You will need to have basic IT proficiency in IT-Microsoft word, sending emails, utilising Microsoft Teams and downloading documents.</li></ul><ul> <li>An Enhanced DBS check will be undertaken for the successful Candidates before starting their new role.</li></ul>For an informal discussion please contact Emma Lewis- Family Group Conference Manager at <a href="mailto:emma.l.lewis@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk" target="_blank">emma.l.lewis@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk</a> or why not call Emma for a friendly informal chat on 07703373999.We have been rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted, following a 2023 inspection. This is a fantastic achievement for Birmingham Children's Trust, with many positive highlights focusing on areas including the quality of staff leadership, partnership working, safeguarding and corporate parenting.This is a hybrid role based in Birmingham so you must reside within a suitable commutable distance around Birmingham and have the correct right-to-work documents to work in the UK. Sadly, we do not support those who require sponsorship. 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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Family Group Conference Facilitator

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We have a fantastic opportunity available for a Social Worker to join our incredible Adult Social Care 18+ Team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full time, permanent basis.
As a Social Worker within the Adult Social Care 18+ Team, you will undertake direct work with customers who have a learning disability. The main aim of the service is to enable individuals to live safely in the community, maximising individual's abilities to care for themselves and supporting carers to continue in their caring role for as long as they’re able to.
There will be an emphasis upon working creatively to identify whether needs can be met in different ways.&nbsp; This will include assessing needs, providing advice and support with signposting, maximising social capital, and collaborating with key teams to provide a seamless service for individuals within the borough.
Benefits:
Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:
⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days (rising to 35 days after 5 years continued local government service, plus Bank Holidays
⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme
⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline
⭐&nbsp;A range of local &amp; lifestyle discounts
⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)
⭐ Salary sacrifice car &amp; cycle to work schemes
⭐ And much more!&nbsp;
Key responsibilities:
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<li>To work in accordance with the Care Act 2014 to assess or reassess the needs of customers and their carers, offering access to support services in line with their eligible needs.</li>
<li>To undertake risk assessments for individual customer situations and formulate risk management plans.</li>
<li>To work in a person-centred way, ensuring that individual dignity is maintained, cultural and communication needs are addressed, and choices and aspirations are acknowledged and heard.</li>
<li>It is vital that the worker establishes close working relationships with support services.</li>
<li>To establish professional relationships with local providers to enable joint working, investigation of new innovative ways of working, and encourage an open and transparent dialogue.</li>
<li>To ensure that you bring forward good ideas, offer creative solutions, challenge areas where the Council can improve, and to contribute to the Council’s ongoing success.</li>
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Candidate Requirements:
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<li>Social Work degree/registered with Social Work England</li>
<li>Full EU driving licence (and access to the daily use of a car)</li>
<li>Minimum of 2 years post qualifying experience</li>
<li>Ability to use standard Microsoft programs and to learn specialist client record systems etc.</li>
<li>Experience in a Social Care or health care environment.</li>
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Our Area
Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.
We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.
If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!
Or for an informal discussion, please contact&nbsp;Debbie Evans via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:debbie.evans@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">debbie.evans@wokingham.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;
Closing Date: Sunday 24th August&nbsp;2025, 11pm
Interview Date:&nbsp;TBC
If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.&nbsp;
Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.
Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.

Wokingham Borough Council

Social Worker (Learning Disability Team)

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Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.



We have an exciting opportunity available for a Social Worker - Preparing for Adulthood to join our Award Winning Adult Social Care Service here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a Full-Time, Permanent basis.
As the Social Worker - Preparing for Adulthood, you will play a key role in working with young people from 14 to 25 as they transition into Adult Social Care. Within this position you will work within the relevant legal frameworks, guidance, policies, and procedures to undertake assessments, reviews and support planning with individuals and their carers, whilst promoting well-being, independence and safety.
You will support and enable people to identify their own needs and the outcomes they wish to achieve and to implement and review support plans to meet these needs and to liaise with other professional/agencies as required.
You'll be joining a varied and supportive team who are passionate about young people and achieving the best outcomes to give them the best start into adulthood.&nbsp;
Benefits: 
Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:
⭐&nbsp;A generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days (rising to 35 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays
⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme
⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline
⭐&nbsp;A range of local &amp; lifestyle discounts
⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)
⭐ Cycle to work schemes
⭐ Monthly Supervision
⭐ Opportunities to apply to train as a Best Interest Assessor to support our young people
⭐ Social Work Registration Paid
⭐ And much more!&nbsp;
Key responsibilities:
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<li>To work in accordance with the Care Act 2014 to assess, review or reassess complex needs of customers and their carers, offering advice and guidance and access to support services in line with their eligible needs, with an emphasis on health, safety and wellbeing for vulnerable individuals and those that care for them.</li>
<li>To adopt a strengths-based approach to the role and maintain a professional and respectful working relationship with individual customers and carers. To work in a person-centred way, ensuring that individual dignity is maintained, cultural background and communication needs are addressed, and choices and aspirations are listened to and acknowledged</li>
<li>To undertake risk assessments and formulate risk management plans, having regard for the safety of customers and others, whilst promoting independence and supporting positive risk enablement where appropriate.</li>
<li>To identify and/or make enquiries concerning any allegations of potential abuse or neglect of adults with care and support needs with a view to the development and implementation of safeguarding plans which maintain their safety, and the safety of others, within the multi-agency safeguarding adults procedures.</li>
<li>To interpret and analyse varied and complex information or situations and work with relevant others to create solutions</li>
<li>To work collaboratively with individuals, their carers, families and other stakeholders to gather information for the purpose of assessing and reviewing the individual’s needs and in order to identify the best options available to meet the identified needs</li>
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Candidate requirements: 
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<li>Qualified Social Worker&nbsp;</li>
<li>Current registration to professional governing body - Social Work England</li>
<li>Experience in a Social Care or health care environment</li>
<li>Demonstrable experience in undertaking assessment of complex needs</li>
<li>Demonstrable experience in interpreting and analysing varied and complex information to produce solutions</li>
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Our Area
Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.
We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.
If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!
Alternatively, for more information or to arrange an informal discussion, contact <a href="mailto:alice.bateman@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">alice.bateman@wokingham.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;
Closing Date: Sunday 31st August 2025, 11pm
Interview Date: TBC
Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.
If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.
Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment.&nbsp;All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.&nbsp;

Social Worker - Preparing for Adulthood

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Edge of Care Practitioner – Join Our Dynamic Team!Are you ready to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families? We have a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and dedicated practitioner to join our innovative Edge of Care (EoC) team within Children’s Social Care at Tower Hamlets!Step into a vibrant, multi-disciplinary environment where every day brings new challenges and rewards. Our EoC team is made up of social workers, family practitioners, psychologists, and a systemic psychotherapist—all working collaboratively to empower children, young people and their families. We deliver transformative, therapeutic support to help families stay together, overcome adversity and thrive.As an Edge of Care Practitioner, you will play a pivotal role in supporting children and young people involved in Child in Need, Child Protection and Children Looked After plans. You’ll be line managed by an experienced and supportive Edge of Care Team Manager, who is committed to your growth and success.<h1> </h1><h1>Main Responsibilities</h1><ul>
<li>Deliver creative, impactful individual and family support to children, young people, and their parents/carers.</li>
<li>Collaborate closely with a passionate team of social care professionals, psychologists, and other specialists.</li>
<li>Design and implement bespoke plans that truly make a difference to the lives of children and families.</li>
<li>Champion high-quality interventions that prevent family breakdowns and promote long-term wellbeing.</li>
<li>Maintain clear, accurate, and timely records of your work—celebrating successes and learning from challenges.</li>
</ul><h1> </h1><h1>Why Join Us?</h1><ul>
<li>Be part of a supportive and inspiring multi-disciplinary team dedicated to positive change.</li>
<li>Work in the heart of Tower Hamlets, one of London’s most diverse and vibrant communities.</li>
<li>Grow your skills, contribute your ideas, and shape the future of children’s social care.</li>
<li>Make a tangible difference—every single day.</li>
<li>You will receive a travel allowance of £1,280 per annum</li>
</ul> Local knowledge of Tower Hamlets and its rich tapestry of cultures and communities is highly desirable.If you are passionate about unlocking potential and building brighter futures, we want to hear from you! Take the next step in your career and help us transform lives—apply now! Closing date:&nbsp;Sunday 24th August 2025Interview:&nbsp;If you are successful in your application, you will then be invited to a panel interview on&nbsp;week commencing 15th September 2025. 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.

London Borough of Tower Hamlets

Edge of Care Practitioner - Children's Services

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Are you a qualified Social Worker with a passion for improving mental health outcomes? Join Reading Borough Council’s Mental Health Social Care Team and help shape positive, person-centred care in a welcoming, forward-thinking environment. We’re proud to offer a workplace where development, diversity, and wellbeing are central. Whether you’re early in your career or bringing years of experience, you’ll be supported to thrive and grow. We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. About the Role: As a Social Worker in the Mental Health Social Care Team, you will carry out Care Act assessments using a strength-based approach, aiming to achieve positive, person-centred outcomes for the people of Reading. You’ll also be responsible for completing post-discharge reviews, ensuring that care plans are accurate and that individuals' eligible needs are being met. A key aspect of the role includes promoting direct payments, enabling individuals to have greater choice and control over how their care needs are met. You’ll work collaboratively with individuals, their families and carers, making sure that Carers' Assessments are carried out to support those with a caring role. Emphasising a reablement-focused approach, you’ll help people regain independence wherever possible. You’ll also build effective working relationships with a range of community organisations, service providers, and health professionals to ensure coordinated and holistic support. The role involves undertaking Mental Capacity Act assessments to a high standard, along with Community Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) work and preparing documentation for the Court of Protection. As part of the wider team, you’ll contribute to a high-performing, outcome-focused service, working in line with the values and principles of TEAM Reading. Team Objectives: The Mental Health Social Care Team works collaboratively with other teams across Adult Services to deliver high-quality, person-centred adult social care. We support individuals through key life transitions—from adolescence into adulthood and into older age—ensuring continuity of care and positive outcomes at every stage. We are a strengths-based, multidisciplinary team committed to promoting independence, wellbeing, and inclusion. Our shared aim is to deliver a high-performing, efficient service grounded in clear team values, while also recognising and nurturing the diverse skills of our staff and partners. In this role, you will manage a varied caseload and play an active part in achieving positive outcomes for Reading’s residents. This is a great opportunity to develop your professional skills through high-quality, client-led interventions delivered in a supportive and friendly environment. You will work within the legal framework provided by relevant legislation, statutory guidance, and organisational policies and procedures. You will need to have: • A degree or equivalent in Social Work • Registration with Social Work England • Understanding of the Care Act 2014 • Understanding of The Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended 2007) • Other legislation linked Mental Health We offer excellent support, supervision and induction. You will have access to our Learning and Development programme and be supported in your career and personal growth with opportunities to learn and develop new clinical skills, helping you to build your Continuing Professional Development portfolio, extending your skills and supporting you to grow as a social worker. We work closely with our colleagues in Reading Borough Council, Health Professionals, Voluntary and Charity colleagues to facilitate the best possible outcomes for those people we support. You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this: Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do Drive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential Be Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way Make a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed Our offer: A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including: • Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave • Maternity, adoption, parental and sick pay • A wide range of flexible working opportunities • Access to a range of training and learning opportunities to help you develop • Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) • On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted, • Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work • Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax • Salary sacrifice scheme for Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs) to help you save for your retirement Closing date: Applications will be reviewed upon submission Interview date: To be confirmed If you would like to find out more about this role and the team, please contact Penny Conroy - Mental Health Team Manager on 07580 539 875 or email <a href="mailto:Penelope.conroy@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">Penelope.conroy@reading.gov.uk</a> Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Visit: <a href="http://www.moretoreading.co.uk" target="_blank">www.moretoreading.co.uk</a>&nbsp; to find out more about Reading’s Community &amp; Adult Social Care Services. It’s a chance to hear from the people who already work here and why they have chosen Reading as their professional destination.

Reading Borough Council

Social Worker - Mental Health Social Care Team

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We are looking for a qualified Social Worker to come and join the Physical Disability and Older People (PDOP) Social Care team here at Reading Borough Council (RBC).&nbsp; Wherever you are in your own career journey, we’re committed to offering the support and development you need. We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities About the Team: The PDOP Team works closely with other teams here at RBC who are involved with the delivery of Adult Social Care.&nbsp; The PDOP team forms part of the Living Well Service of ASC where the Mental Health and Learning Disability and Autism (LDA) team are also members.&nbsp; A Head of Service oversees all work and responsibilities of the Living Well Service. PDOP is a multi-disciplinary team comprised of Occupational Therapists, Social Workers and Social Care Co-ordinators we provide the next step in assessment and support planning to people who are 18 years and over and have a long-term physical disability or are over 65 years old. Team Vision ‘To maximise the quality of life of Reading residents who have a long-term physical disability or are over 65 years of age and have care act eligible needs using a strength based and problem solving approach.’ About the Role: The team is focused on supporting people who require unplanned reviews of their existing care and support or have been identified by the Advice and Well Being Hub in need of ongoing care and support.&nbsp; We also undertake S.42 safeguarding enquiries and BIA assessments and carry out various legal undertakings in partnership with the Joint Legal Team. We operate and adhere to the legal framework for adults; Care Act 2014, MCA 2005, DoLS, 2008 (and where appropriate Mental Health Act 1983 (2007), to work with people in a strengths-based way to; promote wellbeing, rights and independence, prevent the need for care and bring about timely interventions with positive outcomes. Our aim is to be a high performing, efficient, multidisciplinary team focusing on TEAM Reading values that supports and values staff and the skills and diversity they bring to the team. Working as a Social Worker in PDOP you will be part of a friendly&nbsp;and supportive team, where development and training are encouraged.&nbsp; We are looking for individuals who can demonstrate great communication skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with colleagues, services users and health care providers. Duties include: - To complete timely Care Act assessments with a strength-based focus, delivering positive outcomes for the individuals of Reading - To promote the use of direct payments to give individuals the flexibility in how they meet their needs. - To work with all families and carers ensuring that carers assessments are completed to promote support to individuals with a caring role. - To develop close and effective relationships with providers, community voluntary services, and health professionals. - To complete Mental Capacity Act Assessments to a high standard. - Undertake community DOLs and prepare records for Court of Protection. - To be a high performing, efficient, supportive and outcome focused team member who together embed the principles of TEAM Reading. - To work with the whole team including OT’s and Social Care Co-ordinators to ensure a holistic assessment of need using a strengths-based approach. - To support on duty when required. - To hold a varied caseload and contribute to the team performance and positive outcomes for our residents. This post offers opportunities to improve your skills and experience in Adult Social Care with high quality, client-led, interventions to service users in their own homes, in a friendly and supportive team. You will work within the legal framework provided by the statute, guidance, policies and procedures. You will need to have: - A degree or equivalent in Social Work - Registration with Social Work England - Understanding of the Care Act 2014 - Understanding of The Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended 2007) - Other legislation linked Mental Health We offer excellent support, supervision and induction.&nbsp; You will have access to our Learning and Development programme and be supported in your career and personal growth with opportunities to learn and develop new clinical skills, helping you to build your Continuing Professional Development portfolio, extending your skills and supporting you to grow as a social worker. RBC’s vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this - TEAM: Work Together as one team -&nbsp;work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do
Drive Efficiency -&nbsp;show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential
Be Ambitious -&nbsp;be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way
Make a Difference to Reading -&nbsp;maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed Our offer: A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including: - Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave - Maternity, adoption, parental and sick pay - A wide range of flexible working opportunities&nbsp; - Access to a range of training and learning opportunities to help you develop - Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted, - Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work - Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years.&nbsp; The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax - Salary sacrifice scheme for Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs) to help you save for your retirement. Closing date: Applications reviewed upon submission Interview date: To be confirmed If you would like to find out more about this role and the team, please contact Pip Durant (PDOP Team Manager) on 07815 701 876 or <a href="mailto:pippa.durant@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">pippa.durant@reading.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Visit: <a href="http://www.moretoreading.co.uk" target="_blank">www.moretoreading.co.uk</a> to find out more about Reading’s Community &amp; Adult Social Care Services. It’s a chance to hear from the people who already work here and why they have chosen Reading as their professional destination.

Social Worker - Physical Disability and Older People Social Care Team

<h4>The Role</h4>Do you see yourself making a lasting difference in the lives of adults with mental health needs?Can you use your experience to empower individuals toward greater independence and meaningful recovery?If yes, we have the perfect role for you!Our Adult Social Care – Move On Support Team is looking for a passionate and dedicated Social Worker to join our innovative service and help transform lives today.About the Role:As a Social Worker in the Move On Support Team (MOST), you’ll provide targeted social work support to adults with complex mental health needs living in or moving on from supported accommodation, residential care, and secure settings.You will undertake person-centred, strengths-based assessments, with a focus on recovery, independence, and reducing long-term dependence on high-support placements. Whether facilitating a step-down into independent living or reviewing existing arrangements to ensure they are fit for purpose, your work will support individuals to make informed choices about their accommodation, care, and future.You’ll also collaborate closely with health partners, support providers, and housing services to promote stability, inclusion, and positive mental health outcomes.About You:We're looking for a compassionate, driven professional with a deep commitment to empowering vulnerable adults. You bring:<ul><li>Qualified Social Worker status with current Social Work England registration.</li><li>Experience supporting adults with mental health needs, including those in supported or residential care.</li><li>Strong understanding of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding legislation.</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to manage and analyse complex information.</li></ul><ul><li>Experience of working collaboratively in multi-agency environments.</li><li>The ability to balance creativity with compliance in supporting step-down and move-on planning.</li><li>A commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and promoting human rights, equality, and independence.</li><li>Confidence using digital systems to record casework and manage data effectively.</li></ul>About the Team:The Move On Support Team (MOST) is a specialist service within Southwark’s Adult Social Care division. Our team is focused on ensuring people are placed in the most appropriate setting for their needs—maximising independence, choice, and value for money.We assess, review, and support people in mental health placements both within and outside the borough, including secure hospitals and forensic settings. We actively promote step-down into lower-support or independent settings using personalised, strengths-based approaches.You’ll join a cohesive, supportive team with senior visibility, reflective supervision, and regular professional development. We foster a culture of learning and innovation, giving you the tools, flexibility, and support you need to make a real impact.For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification located at the bottom of the advert.Contact Information:For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Seth Gyem-Amoako at <a href="mailto:Seth.Gyem-Amoako@southwark.gov.uk" target="_blank">Seth.Gyem-Amoako@southwark.gov.uk</a>.Additional Information:This post requires a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) DBS check at Enhanced level.Benefits and more information:<a href="https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/" target="_blank">https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/</a><h4>Recruitment timetable</h4>Advert close date: 11:59pm on 17th August 2025Shortlisting date/s: 19th August 2025Interview date/s: 26th August 2025The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.Guaranteed Interview Scheme:As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care, or have previously been in care</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li></ul>We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our <a href="https://www.southwark.gov.uk/engagement-and-consultations/southwark-stands-together" target="_blank">Southwark Stands Together programme</a>. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.Attachments<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2554930&amp;ptId=105902" target="_blank">Please click here to view the Job Description</a></li></ul>





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Social Worker

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Are you a compassionate and skilled&nbsp;Social&nbsp;Worker with a heart for advocacy, empathy and connection? Do you believe in the power of truly being there for people during life’s most profound moments? If so, we’d love to meet you.
We are currently seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join our Family and Individual Support Services team at the hospice. This is a unique and deeply rewarding role, working alongside a vibrant multidisciplinary team including Counsellors, Chaplains, Therapists, telephone support assistants, and other professionals. Together, we walk alongside individuals and families navigating palliative illness, end of life care needs and bereavement.
What You’ll Do:
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<li>Provide emotional, practical, and psychosocial support to patients, carers, and families</li>
<li>Advocate for carers and those facing serious illness, helping them access the support they need</li>
<li>Collaborate with colleagues across the hospice to deliver holistic, person-centred care</li>
<li>Be a reassuring presence, a skilled listener, and a compassionate guide through complex times</li>
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We’re Looking for Someone Who:
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<li>Is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others</li>
<li>Has strong communication and advocacy skills</li>
<li>Understands the unique dynamics of end-of-life care</li>
<li>Thrives in a team-focused, supportive environment</li>
</ul>
What We Offer:
<ul>
<li>A welcoming and collaborative&nbsp;workplace</li>
<li>Opportunities for professional development and reflective practice</li>
<li>The chance to be part of something truly meaningful</li>
</ul>
Based at the hospice with access to the community
Full-time or job share – we’re flexible for the right person
Any questions please contact Shahina Haque, Family &amp; Individual Support Manager&nbsp;01708 753319&nbsp;- we’d be happy to talk it through with you.
Please note that an enhanced DBS (Disclosure &amp; Barring Service) check will be undertaken as part of our pre-employment screening for the successful candidate.
To apply, please click on the apply link above.

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