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Lambeth Agency Workers- Click here to apply Social Worker REF: 2348&nbsp; Hybrid Working&nbsp; PO2 – PO3 Career Grade: £43,542 pa rising in annual increments to £49, 638 pa inc LW.&nbsp;&nbsp; Secondment Opportunity/ Fixed Term Contract and Full Time until March 2026. About Us: It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our&nbsp;Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were develop for staff by staff;&nbsp;Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated&nbsp;One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.&nbsp; About the Borough: Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.&nbsp; With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment. About the Role and Team: We are looking for a qualified Social Worker for our Front Door Community based service: Information, Contact and Assessment Service (iCAS). iCAS is at the forefront of Adult Social Care’s service to Lambeth residents delivering a comprehensive assessment service to vulnerable adults.&nbsp; We are looking for a competent and compassionate social worker who can work at a pace. In order to maximise resources and achieve customer focused outcomes, you will need to have excellent communication and planning skills and be committed to partnership working across statutory and third sector organisations.&nbsp; &nbsp; Key Responsibilities: <ul> <li>The team carry out assessments with adults over 18 years of age, with a range of physical health disabilities and vulnerabilities, so experience with these client groups is essential – as well as having a robust understanding of the Safeguarding procedures. &nbsp;</li> <li>The primary feature of work undertaken by staff is to deliver strength based preventative support, where required.</li> <li>The team undertake Assessments and support with signposting, primarily to adults who have approached the council for the first time.</li> <li>Social workers carry out a variety of responsibilities, including referring people to reablement where they are identified as potentially benefitting from maximising their everyday living skills and they consider the provision of services via Direct Payments.</li> <li>The team work closely alongside our OT and Age UK colleagues.</li> <li>iCAS is a fast-paced team with a committed and enthused workforce who strive to achieve positive outcomes for our residents.</li> <li>You will work closely with other teams in the borough and engage wider agencies to support the person.</li> <li>You’ll need to adapt to a demanding and changing environment and have a commitment to partnership and collaborative working.</li> <li>The team support hybrid working, the requirement is to be on site 2 days a week with the option to work 3 days at home.</li> </ul> ‘We especially encourage applications from people from the Black, Asian and Multiethnic communities and while the role is open to all applicants, Lambeth will utilise the positive action provisions of the Equality Act 2010 to appoint a candidate from underrepresented groups where there is a choice between two candidates of equal merit.’ For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below: Job Description and Person Specification Contact Information: For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Allison Dunkley at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:adunkley1@lambeth.gov.uk" target="_blank">adunkley1@lambeth.gov.uk</a> &nbsp; Recruitment Timelines: Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 13 July 2025. Benefits: We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including: <ul> <li>Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.</li> <li>Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.</li> <li>Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.</li> <li>Hybrid Working.</li> <li>Employee Assistance Programme.</li> <li>Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.</li> <li>Discounts at local restaurants.</li> <li>Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.</li> <li>Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.</li> <li>Cycle to Work Scheme.</li> <li>Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.</li> <li>Trade Union Membership.</li> </ul> How to Apply: If you're interest in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application.&nbsp; In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage. We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV and personal statement. At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click&nbsp;here.

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Join Tower Hamlets Children's Services as an Independent Reviewing Officer!
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Location: Whitechapel Tower Hamlets, London

Salary: Competitive salary £56,733 - £59,772 plus retention allowance and travel allowance
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Benefits: Up to 31 days annual leave, Local Government Pension Scheme, Cycle to Work scheme, and more!
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Tower Hamlets Children's Services is offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced social worker to join our&nbsp;Safeguarding and&nbsp;Quality Assurance Service&nbsp;as an&nbsp;Independent Reviewing Officer. As part of our OUTSTANDING Children’s Service, you will play a pivotal role in advocating for child looked after and care leavers.
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About the Role:&nbsp;In this role, you will chair&nbsp;Care Leavers transition reviews, which take place following their 18th&nbsp;Birthday, and&nbsp;Children Looked Ater Reviews&nbsp;making sure children’s plans are being progressed. Your expertise will be vital in ensuring that the right decisions are made at the right time, and that children and families are included in developing their plans. You will:
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Chair Care Leaver Transition Reviews and Children Looked After Reviews&nbsp;in person, review their care plan, and ensure their needs are being met. On occasion you will need to chair child protection conferences and child in need reviews.</li>
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Develop SMART plans&nbsp;with children, parents, and carers that are focused on positive, measurable outcomes.</li>
<li>Monitor progress on plans and identify barriers to the implementation of children’s plans within the wider multi-agency system.</li>
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What We’re Looking For:&nbsp;We are seeking a highly skilled&nbsp;Social Worker&nbsp;who:
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<li>Are&nbsp;registered with Social Work England.</li>
<li>Possesses a&nbsp;strong understanding of The Care Planning, Placement and Case Review (England) Regulations 2010, child protection legislation, family court processes, and children’s rights.</li>
<li>Are adept at&nbsp;chairing multi-agency meetings, ensuring children’s participation and parents are engaged, and resolving differences.</li>
<li>Have&nbsp;outstanding communication and written skills.</li>
<li>Are passionate about&nbsp;diversity, inclusion, and advocating for the best outcomes for children and families.</li>
<li>Are committed to&nbsp;sharing knowledge and learning&nbsp;to improve practice.</li>
<li>Can proactively ensure&nbsp;children’s outcomes&nbsp;are at the heart of decision-making.</li>
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Why Join Tower Hamlets?
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Excellent Work Environment: Modern, refurbished Town Hall opposite Whitechapel Station.</li>
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Competitive Salary &amp; Benefits: Market supplement, up to 31 days of annual leave, and Local Government Pension Scheme.</li>
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Flexible Working Options: Consideration for part-time or flexible working arrangements.</li>
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Manageable Caseloads: Giving you the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with families</li>
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Cycle to Work Scheme: Including the City Bike Hire Scheme for easy commuting.</li>
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Take the Next Step in Your Career!&nbsp;If you're passionate about making a difference and shaping the future of children looked after and care leavers, we want to hear from you. This is your chance to join a team that’s dedicated to delivering excellence for children in care and leaving care.
For any questions or queries about the role, please get in touch with Shirley Quashie-Dunne&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Shirley.Quashie-Dunne@towerhamlets.gov.uk" target="_blank">Shirley.Quashie-Dunne@towerhamlets.gov.uk</a>

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Deadline for the post:&nbsp;13th&nbsp;July 2025


Interviews:&nbsp;Friday 1st&nbsp;August 2025

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Grade 7/8- £42,324 - £51,522 per annum with an additional annual Market Supplement (MS) of £4,000 subject to final confirmation.&nbsp; Social Worker – Safeguarding (Starting Well) London Borough of Havering Contract: Permanent Full &amp; Part Time Available Message from the Director Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children, young people, and families? Do you have a strong desire to be part of a transformative journey that will shape the future of Havering’s community? If so, we invite you to join us in our mission to elevate our local authority's Children's Social Care Services, situated within our Starting Well Department. Following our recent inadequate Ofsted inspection, we are embarking on an improvement journey where we aim to re-establish and reinvigorate great practice across all our services delivered in Havering. As part of this journey, we are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic social care practitioners ready to make a meaningful difference, driven by a genuine desire to advocate for children, promote their well-being, and who are not afraid to take on the challenge of working for a local authority who have been inspected by Ofsted as inadequate. In return, we want to offer you the opportunity to develop your skills through our dedicated 10 days of learning a year offer and access to our very own Social Care Academy and Systemic offer. We are committed to creating an environment where every child receives the best possible support and care, and all staff are supported to thrive and excel in safe, supported, and nurturing environments. Our Senior leaders have worked on an improvement plan, and if you are ready to embrace this challenge and play a pivotal role in shaping our journey, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to welcoming individuals who share our vision and drive. About the Role The London Borough of Havering is looking to recruit a Social Worker to&nbsp;contribute to the delivery of an effective children’s social care service as part of a social work team, improving outcomes for children and young people, and manage caseloads dependent upon experience, grade of post and complexity of cases, utilising specialist knowledge for appropriate interventions, needs and risk assessments, care planning and child protection investigations. If successful in your application for the role of Social Worker, London Borough of Havering, you will/will be: <ul>
<li>Hold and manages varied caseloads, reflecting the function of the team in accordance with procedures, guidelines and legislation.&nbsp;</li> <li>Identify and assess levels of risk and need, and delivers protective or supportive services for children at risk, in need and/or looked after.&nbsp;</li> <li>Maintain an up to date assessment, care plan and reviews for all cases.&nbsp;</li> <li>Assess and analyse need, contributing to, and implementing, plans; reviewing progress against identified outcomes, ensuring that the child’s welfare is paramount throughout.</li> <li>Ensure that reports are up to date, of a high quality and submitted according to appropriate timescales.</li> </ul> As one of the greenest boroughs in London, resourcefulness is in our nature. We don’t wait to be told, we take the initiative. We face the future head-on, embracing new challenges with open minds and fresh ideas. There’s lots of opportunities to progress here, and if you seize them we’ll support you all the way. Choose Havering and see the difference you’ll make to the people that live, work and learn here. From caring for those who need it most, to ensuring our highways and streets are safe, providing a roof over the heads of our residents, providing excellent customer service or, enhancing our digital services for staff and residents, there are so many ways you can make a positive influence here. And, whether you’re outdoorsy, people-focused or analytical, we have a role that’s right for you. Please view Job Profile here For an informal discussion about the post, please contact <a href="mailto:Lydia.Bennett@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">Lydia.Bennett@havering.gov.uk</a> The closing date for the receipt of applications is 13th July 2025&nbsp;however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early. You will be notified if your application has been successful. &nbsp;Interview date to be confirmed.&nbsp; Additional Information We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

London Borough of Havering

Social Worker - Safeguarding (Starting Well)

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £41,511 - £44,711 a year plus £963 essential car user allowance plus £5,500 market supplement allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: PermanentAre you an experienced fostering professional ready to take the next step in your career? We are looking for a&nbsp;Senior Practitioner&nbsp;to support the delivery of a high-quality fostering service that transforms the lives of children and young people.This is a rewarding opportunity to work closely with the&nbsp;Deputy Team Manager&nbsp;and&nbsp;Team Manager, playing a key role in recruiting, assessing, supervising, and developing foster carers. You will be part of a dedicated team committed to achieving excellent outcomes for children in care, ensuring that every placement offers a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment.<h3>About the Role:</h3><ul><li>Support the management team in delivering a high-quality fostering service aligned with LBC values and standards.</li><li>Recruit, assess, train, and support foster carers to ensure safe and stable placements for children and young people.</li><li>Supervise and guide carers, maintaining regular contact and offering advice to promote professional development and effective caregiving.</li><li>Promote best outcomes for children by ensuring all work is completed in accordance with current safeguarding, child protection legislation, and National Minimum Standards.</li><li>Deliver a service that prioritizes the needs and welfare of children, working collaboratively with their birth families and carers.</li><li>Contribute to service development by identifying opportunities for improvement and initiating change where needed.</li></ul>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>You will be a confident and knowledgeable practitioner, passionate about fostering and committed to professional excellence.We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:<ul><li>Substantial post-qualifying experience in fostering and child and family social work.</li><li>A high level of competence in fostering practices aligned with national standards and best practice.</li><li>A strong commitment to quality improvement through co-working, coaching, mentoring, and team support.</li><li>In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation, safeguarding frameworks, and the social care needs of children and families.</li><li>The ability to lead and influence practice, develop team members’ skills, and drive service improvements through research and innovation.</li><li>Excellent communication skills and the confidence to support carers and colleagues alike in challenging situations.</li><li>A relevant professional qualification (e.g., DipSW, CQSW, CSS) and registration with Social Work England.</li></ul><h2>About us</h2>Luton Council has been selected to deliver the government’s Families First for Children Pathfinder programme.Luton is one of seven new areas in the second wave to be chosen with the aim of protecting vulnerable children from harm and improving services to help more children stay with their families in safe and loving homes.The programme is an amazing opportunity for Luton to shape future social care practice, which includes closer working relationships with our health, police, education and voluntary sector partners.Children are at the heart of everything we do in Luton, and we are very proud of the tremendous work that is already taking place together with our partners, including the development of our Family Hubs and working towards making Luton a child-friendly town where our children and young people can grow up feeling happy, healthy and secure.Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision&nbsp;– that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that&nbsp;reflects the diversity of our borough<h2>Application process</h2>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.<h2>Additional information</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: <ul><li>From 25&nbsp;to 32&nbsp;days’ annual leave:&nbsp;linked to length of service and grade</li><li>Buying annual leave scheme:&nbsp;buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li><li>Career Pathways:&nbsp;step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li><li>Pension scheme:&nbsp;with generous employer contributions of up to&nbsp;20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li><li>Generous relocation package:&nbsp;up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme:&nbsp;a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li><li>Work/life balance:&nbsp;flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns</li><li>Training and support:&nbsp;unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li><li>Staff offers:&nbsp;includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li><li>Arriva Travel Club:&nbsp;great value savings on local bus travel</li><li>Friday Funday Socials -&nbsp;One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li></ul><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1547023&amp;ptId=11470" target="_blank">download: Senior Practitioner Fostering Recruitment &amp; Assessment Function JD.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1553617&amp;ptId=11470" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Luton Borough Council

Fostering Assessing Senior Practitioner (General Fostering)

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £58,507 - £61,745 a year pro rata plus £3,203 car benefit allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Fixed Term until 31st March 2026This position is available as a secondment opportunity for 1 year. If you are a permanent LBC employee, you must have written approval (an email will suffice) from your manager prior to applying and a copy will need to be submitted with your application. Please note: we will not be able to proceed with your application form without your manager’s permission.We are seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to join our leadership team as the Deputy Head of Service for Children with Disabilities.The Children with Disabilities (CWD) service offers a comprehensive service to children with significant learning disabilities, physical disabilities and life limiting health conditions. The Deputy Head of Service for Children’s with Disabilities is a key leader responsible for coordinating multi-agency services to protect and promote the wellbeing of disabled children.We put children, young people and their families at the heart of everything we do.In this strategic role, you’ll be responsible for the development, management, and operational delivery of key Children’s Services and Statutory Social Work interventions. You’ll provide vital support to a team of managers, working alongside the Head of Service to ensure the delivery of services that achieve the best possible outcomes for children, young people, and families.You’ll help set the strategic direction of the service, delivering on the Council’s vision and values while implementing evidence-based practices and reflecting current good practice. This role also involves promoting the professional development of staff and creating a sustainable, effective workforce to meet the needs of the most vulnerable in our communities.You’ll have the authority to make critical decisions within statutory and legal frameworks, ensuring a robust response to the needs of children and families. As part of your remit, you will assist the Head of Service in achieving the Council’s strategic objectives and play a pivotal role in improving service delivery through effective performance management and problem-solving.Key Responsibilities:- Collaborate with the Head of Service to set strategic direction and ensure effective performance management across services.- Implement evidence-based practices that reflect research and current good practices in service delivery.- Promote the professional development of all staff, fostering a culture of learning and growth.- Make decisions in line with statutory regulations and ensure positive outcomes for children, young people, and families.- Support in the resolution of complex problems, ensuring vulnerable children and young people receive timely, appropriate, and proportionate responses.- Lead the coordination of service delivery to meet the needs of children, young people, and families across diverse settings.Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>We are looking for a strategic and hands-on leader with a proven track record of delivering impactful services. As the successful candidate, you will have:- Substantial experience in a senior leadership role, having led and developed services in partnership with multi-agency groups across public and voluntary sectors.- Proven ability to lead, manage, and motivate teams, ensuring effective performance management aligned with organisational objectives.- Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across a wide range of stakeholders in a political context, managing complex issues and planning service delivery.- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to develop professional working relationships at all levels, with strong influencing, negotiation, and accountability abilities.- Experience in managing significant budgets and diverse funding streams, ensuring efficient use of resources to meet service objectives.- In-depth knowledge of key policies impacting children and young people, particularly in safeguarding, health &amp; safety, and urban multicultural environments.- Professional qualifications in social work and management (or equivalent experience), backed by substantial relevant experience, training, and competence.This role is pivotal to ensuring the success of Children’s Services, and we are looking for a dedicated leader to help shape the future of the service. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply!<h2>About us</h2>Luton Council has been selected to deliver the government’s Families First for Children Pathfinder programme.Luton is one of seven new areas in the second wave to be chosen with the aim of protecting vulnerable children from harm and improving services to help more children stay with their families in safe and loving homes.The programme is an amazing opportunity for Luton to shape future social care practice, which includes closer working relationships with our health, police, education and voluntary sector partners.Children are at the heart of everything we do in Luton, and we are very proud of the tremendous work that is already taking place together with our partners, including the development of our Family Hubs and working towards making Luton a child-friendly town where our children and young people can grow up feeling happy, healthy and secure.Our ambitious&nbsp;Luton 2040 Vision&nbsp;– that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?<h2>Application process</h2>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.<h2>Additional information</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: <ul><li>From 25&nbsp;to 32&nbsp;days’ annual leave:&nbsp;linked to length of service and grade</li><li>Buying annual leave scheme:&nbsp;buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li><li>Career Pathways:&nbsp;step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li><li>Pension scheme:&nbsp;with generous employer contributions of up to&nbsp;20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li><li>Generous relocation package:&nbsp;up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme:&nbsp;a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li><li>Work/life balance:&nbsp;flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns</li><li>Training and support:&nbsp;unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li><li>Staff offers:&nbsp;includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li><li>Arriva Travel Club:&nbsp;great value savings on local bus travel</li><li>Friday Funday Socials -&nbsp;One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li></ul><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1500739&amp;ptId=11469" target="_blank">download: Deputy Head Of Service Children WIth Disabilities - JD.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1500740&amp;ptId=11469" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Lambeth Agency Workers- Click here to apply Social Worker ref: 2344 Career graded PO2- PO3: £42,861 pa rising in annual increments to £49,638 pa including London weighting. &nbsp;&nbsp; 2 x Permanent Social Workers in the Hospital Team – 1 based at St Thomas’ Hospital and the other at King’s College Hospital.&nbsp; 1 x Permanent Social Worker in Intermediate Care Lambeth (ICL) At Home Team – based at Elm Court Health Centre. Welcome Payment- £1000 Market Supplement- £1000 &nbsp; Full Time and Permanent About Us: It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our&nbsp;Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were develop for staff by staff;&nbsp;Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated&nbsp;One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.&nbsp; About the Borough: Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.&nbsp; With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment. About the Role: Hospital Team&nbsp; We are seeking two experienced and motivated Social Workers to join the&nbsp;Lambeth Hospital Social Work Team, supporting Lambeth residents admitted to&nbsp;King’s College Hospital (KCH),&nbsp;Guy’s and St Thomas’ (GSTT), and hospitals outside the borough. This is a fast-paced, collaborative environment where you’ll play a vital role in delivering strength-based, preventative support and safeguarding interventions. Key Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Hospital Discharge &amp; Safeguarding: &nbsp;Facilitate safe and timely discharges, ensuring appropriate support and safeguarding measures are in place.</li> <li>Care Act Assessments &amp; Reviews:&nbsp;Conduct assessments and reviews of existing care packages, including consideration of placements and reablement referrals.</li> <li>Multidisciplinary Collaboration:&nbsp;Work closely with hospital MDTs, voluntary sector organisations, and borough-wide teams to ensure holistic support.</li> <li>Reablement &amp; Independence:&nbsp;Refer individuals to reablement services to help maximise their independence and daily living skills.</li> <li>Client Group Support:&nbsp;Provide support to adults (18+) with physical health disabilities and vulnerabilities.&nbsp;</li> <li> Hybrid Working:&nbsp;Required on-site 3 days per week, with the option to work remotely for 2 days. </li> </ul> Key Requirements: <ul> <li>Professional Registration:&nbsp;Social Work England registration and enhanced DBS check.</li> <li>Experience:&nbsp;Demonstrated experience working with adults in hospital or community settings, including safeguarding and complex case management.</li> <li>Knowledge:&nbsp;Strong understanding of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding procedures.</li> <li>Teamwork &amp; Communication:&nbsp;Excellent collaboration skills with a commitment to person-centred, strengths-based practice.</li> <li>Adaptability:&nbsp;Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and contribute to positive outcomes for residents.</li> </ul> About the role: At Home Team About Us: Join the Intermediate Care Lambeth (ICL) At Home Team—a collaborative, multidisciplinary service designed to provide urgent, community-based care that prevents unnecessary hospital admissions. We bring together staff from Lambeth Adult Social Care and Guy’s &amp; St Thomas’ Hospital Trust to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Lambeth residents. The Role: We are looking for an experienced and compassionate Social Worker to join our dynamic team. As part of this integrated service, you will play a key role in supporting individuals in the community, ensuring their needs are met through person-centred care and collaborative teamwork. Key Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Care Act Assessments &amp; Support Planning: Carry out thorough assessments and develop personalised care plans to support Lambeth residents.</li> <li>Home Visits &amp; Safeguarding: Conduct urgent face-to-face visits and address safeguarding concerns.</li> <li>Carer Support: Assess the needs of carers and ensure access to the right support and services.</li> <li>Mental Capacity Assessments: Complete mental capacity assessments within the legal framework, ensuring that all individuals are supported appropriately.</li> <li>Duty Coverage &amp; Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work alongside health professionals to screen new referrals and participate in regular multi-disciplinary team meetings.</li> <li> Rehabilitation &amp; Reablement Services: Identify and support cases that require the Rehab &amp; Reablement pathway, helping residents regain their independence. </li> </ul> Key Requirements: <ul> <li>Professional Registration: Social Work England registration and enhanced DBS check.</li> <li>Experience: Proven experience in managing complex caseloads, delivering strengths-based and person-centred ca</li>
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<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £51,802 - £54,924 a year plus £3,203 car benefit allowance and £5,000 market supplement allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: PermanentIn this pivotal position, you will lead the development, delivery and continuous improvement of our Quality Assurance Framework. You’ll have strategic oversight of audit activity and practice improvement, driving a high support, high challenge culture across the service. Your role will directly influence the quality of outcomes for children and families in Luton.You’ll:<ul><li>Lead on audit programmes and thematic reviews that inform strategic priorities and training needs.</li><li>Provide expert consultation, coaching, and challenge to practitioners, senior managers, and elected members.</li><li>Champion outstanding social work practice and model what “good” looks like across the workforce.</li><li>Collaborate with the Social Work Academy Manager to enhance career pathways, CPD, and professional standards.</li><li>Embed the voice of the child in service design and delivery and act as strategic lead on child exploitation and vulnerability.</li><li>Represent Luton at regional forums and multi-agency panels, using data and insight to influence service direction and improvement.</li><li>Lead the development and delivery of learning events following serious case reviews and inspections (e.g. Ofsted).</li><li>Act as a key change agent in the implementation of high-quality standards, new service policies, and improvement frameworks.</li></ul>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>We are looking for an experienced, innovative, and dynamic leader with a passion for delivering excellence in social work. You will bring: <ul><li>Substantial experience in leading service improvement and performance monitoring in a complex safeguarding or children’s social care environment.</li><li>Proven track record of managing audits, practice improvement plans and delivering sustainable outcomes.</li><li>Exceptional skills in coaching, mentoring and supervising staff in matrix management environments.</li><li>Expertise in using performance data, KPIs and research to inform best practice and service change.</li><li>Strong partnership working skills with multi-agency stakeholders across Police, Health, Education and voluntary sectors.</li><li>Advanced analytical skills, including proficiency in Excel and other data tools.</li><li>In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation, statutory guidance, and best practice across 0–25 age groups (Children Acts, SEND Code, etc).</li><li>Recognised social work qualification (DipSW, CQSW or equivalent), registered with Social Work England.</li><li>Evidence of continuous professional development, aligned to professional frameworks and leadership competencies.</li></ul><h2>About us</h2>Luton Council has been selected to deliver the government’s Families First for Children Pathfinder programme.Luton is one of seven new areas in the second wave to be chosen with the aim of protecting vulnerable children from harm and improving services to help more children stay with their families in safe and loving homes.The programme is an amazing opportunity for Luton to shape future social care practice, which includes closer working relationships with our health, police, education and voluntary sector partners.Children are at the heart of everything we do in Luton, and we are very proud of the tremendous work that is already taking place together with our partners, including the development of our Family Hubs and working towards making Luton a child-friendly town where our children and young people can grow up feeling happy, healthy and secure.Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough<h2>Application process</h2>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.<h2>Additional information</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: <ul><li>From 25&nbsp;to 32&nbsp;days’ annual leave:&nbsp;linked to length of service and grade</li><li>Buying annual leave scheme:&nbsp;buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li><li>Career Pathways:&nbsp;step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li><li>Pension scheme:&nbsp;with generous employer contributions of up to&nbsp;20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li><li>Generous relocation package:&nbsp;up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme:&nbsp;a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li><li>Work/life balance:&nbsp;flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns</li><li>Training and support:&nbsp;unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li><li>Staff offers:&nbsp;includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li><li>Arriva Travel Club:&nbsp;great value savings on local bus travel</li><li>Friday Funday Socials -&nbsp;One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li></ul><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1550294&amp;ptId=11460" target="_blank">download: Quality Assurance Audit &amp; Practice Improvement Manager JD.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1550295&amp;ptId=11460" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Officer PO1: Starting salary £41,964 pa rising in annual increments to £44,430 per annum incl LW 18-month Fixed Term Contract or Secondment Opportunity About Us: It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council,&nbsp;we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our&nbsp;Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth.&nbsp;To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were developed for staff by staff;&nbsp;Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated&nbsp;One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.&nbsp; About the Borough: Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community. With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment. About the Team: The VAWG (Violence Against Women and Girls) Team at Lambeth Council is dedicated to addressing and preventing all forms of violence and abuse that disproportionately affect women and girls, while recognising that VAWG can impact people of all genders. Our team plays a key role in delivering the Lambeth Made Safer VAWG Strategy 2021-2027, which focuses on prevention, early intervention, support for victims and survivors, and holding perpetrators to account. We work closely with a range of partners, including the police, healthcare providers, social services, and community organisations, to build a coordinated community response. Our team is committed to fostering a culture of respect, inclusivity, and continuous learning, ensuring that all team members have opportunities for personal and professional development. By joining our team, you will be contributing to meaningful change and helping to create a safer Lambeth for all residents. About the Role: As one of the VAWG Officers, you will lead on the coordination, mobilisation and administration of domestic abuse perpetrator interventions in Lambeth in order to ensure the effective operation, performance and delivery of relevant processes. You will work in close partnership with partners from the voluntary, statutory and community sector to ensure they are familiar with the multi-agency domestic abuse perpetrator panel processes, and interventions, and their role and responsibilities within them. You will provide case consultancy support to Lambeth practitioners in relation to domestic abuse perpetrator interventions and working with domestic abuse perpetrators and develop and deliver training and briefing sessions to a range of Lambeth practitioners on reducing harm from perpetrators. You will also contribute to administrative responsibilities in relation to safeguarding victims and survivors of VAWG, including for the Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) and Sexual Exploitation and Harm Panel (SEHP). To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence: This role requires a lead with excellent project management skills, capable of driving systemic change, fostering collaboration, and ensuring that all interventions are survivor-centred, trauma-informed, and equity-focused. This role is ideal for a proactive and experienced professional who is passionate about creating a safer, more inclusive Lambeth where all residents, regardless of gender, can live free from violence and abuse. Your work will directly contribute to improving safety, support, and justice for survivors, ensuring that our services are accessible, responsive, and aligned with our commitment to equity and diversity. It is essential therefore that you have demonstrable experience of working within the VAWG sector, and significant experience of working in a multi-agency setting. You will have a comprehensive knowledge of the needs and experience of victims of VAWG, and of related service delivery. Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information about the DBS can be found at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs" target="_blank">www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs</a> For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below: Job Description and Person Specification Contact Information: For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Rose Parker, Head of Commissioning, Safer Communities <a href="mailto:RParker1@lambeth.gov.uk" target="_blank">RParker1@lambeth.gov.uk</a> or 020 7926 9648. How to Apply: If you're interest in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application. In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage. We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement. Recruitment Timelines: Advert close date: 11:59 pm on Sunday 13 July 2025. &nbsp; Shortlisting:14th – 15th July 2025. Interviews will be held week commencing 21st July 2025 Benefits: We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including: ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's. ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service. ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme. ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Hybrid Working. ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Employee Assistance Programme. ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service. ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Discounts at local restaurants. ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms. ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships. ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cycle to Work Scheme. ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre. ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Trade Union Membership. At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please&nbsp;click&nbsp;here. We actively support applications from Lambeth Care Leavers.

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<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £41,511 - £44,711 a year pro rata plus £963 essential car user allowance and £5,000 market supplement allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Fixed Term for 12 monthsThis position is available as a secondment opportunity for 1 year. If you are a permanent LBC employee, you must have written approval (an email will suffice) from your manager prior to applying and a copy will need to be submitted with your application. Please note: we will not be able to proceed with your application form without your manager’s permission.Are you a passionate and experienced social work professional with a deep commitment to making a lasting difference in the lives of children and families? We're looking for someone just like you to join our Social Work Academy in Children’s Services.This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Practitioner who thrives on sharing knowledge, leading by example, and driving the highest standards of practice.You’ll be supporting practice development of our Newly Qualified Social Workers [NQSW}s through their assessed and supported year of employment within the Social Work Academy.The Social Work Academy also aims to:<ul><li>Attract and develop capable, motivated, pro-active, and reflective social workers</li><li>Support NQSW’s to gain a comprehensive understanding of social work roles, responsibilities and Luton’s policies and practice standards</li><li>Support continuing professional development, to ensure sustained delivery of outstanding services to Luton’s children, young people and families</li><li>Promote evidence-based practice, informed by current research and grounded in theory</li><li>Facilitate values-based leadership at all levels and promote a positive learning culture.</li></ul>With your understanding of child development and family dynamics, you’ll support other practitioners through role modelling and reflective supervision to develop confidence in making professional judgements, negotiate resources and plan interventions. This may see you making informed judgements and decisions in challenging situations. No matter the task, you’ll always promote anti-discriminatory practice and empower others.Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>You bring&nbsp;substantial post-qualifying experience, particularly in&nbsp;child and family social work, with a strong background in&nbsp;safeguarding&nbsp;and&nbsp;risk management.You're a natural mentor and coach, experienced in&nbsp;practice teaching, and dedicated to supporting and developing&nbsp;Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSWs).You lead with&nbsp;confidence and compassion, ensuring quality through&nbsp;effective co-working, challenge, guidance, and support.Your&nbsp;organisational skills&nbsp;are top-notch, and your&nbsp;professional judgement&nbsp;is grounded in sound understanding and assessment of risk.You build strong, respectful relationships – whether with children and families, colleagues, or external partners – and you know how to&nbsp;influence and negotiate&nbsp;effectively.We are looking for someone with excellent knowledge of&nbsp;legislation, national guidance, and best practices, with an in-depth understanding of the&nbsp;social care needs of children and families.We do ask that you are registered with SWE and have a relevant professional qualification, e.g.: Dip SW, CQSW.If you're ready to step into a role where you can truly inspire, guide, and lead others – while continuing to grow yourself –&nbsp;we want to hear from you.<h2>About us</h2>Luton Council has been selected to deliver the government’s Families First for Children Pathfinder programme.Luton is one of seven new areas in the second wave to be chosen with the aim of protecting vulnerable children from harm and improving services to help more children stay with their families in safe and loving homes.The programme is an amazing opportunity for Luton to shape future social care practice, which includes closer working relationships with our health, police, education and voluntary sector partners.Children are at the heart of everything we do in Luton, and we are very proud of the tremendous work that is already taking place together with our partners, including the development of our Family Hubs and working towards making Luton a child-friendly town where our children and young people can grow up feeling happy, healthy and secure.Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision&nbsp;– that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that&nbsp;reflects the diversity of our borough<h2>Application process</h2>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.<h2>Additional information</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: <ul><li>From 25&nbsp;to 32&nbsp;days’ annual leave:&nbsp;linked to length of service and grade</li><li>Buying annual leave scheme:&nbsp;buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li><li>Career Pathways:&nbsp;step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li><li>Pension scheme:&nbsp;with generous employer contributions of up to&nbsp;20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li><li>Generous relocation package:&nbsp;up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme:&nbsp;a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li><li>Work/life balance:&nbsp;flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns</li><li>Training and support:&nbsp;unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li><li>Staff offers:&nbsp;includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li><li>Arriva Travel Club:&nbsp;great value savings on local bus travel</li><li>Friday Funday Socials -&nbsp;One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li></ul><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1544584&amp;ptId=11458" target="_blank">download: Senior Practitioner - SWA JD 25.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1557767&amp;ptId=11458" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li></ul>





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ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Support Mentor, you will contribute to successfully rehabilitating and reintegrating our participants back into the community. You will work alongside various stakeholders and partners and engage with our participants through various key working activities to identify the needs, goals and skills, then provide pathways, support, and appropriate interventions to support with successful resettlements.&nbsp;
Rota:&nbsp;Flexible working/zero hour relief work; a variety of both day and night shifts with occasional weekend work also available.&nbsp;
ABOUT THE SERVICES
Penrose RBKC SHAP Latimer Road&nbsp;is a high support service for entrenched rough sleepers with a dual diagnosis. &nbsp;This services seeks innovative ways to overcome barriers to recovery and works with the residents towards lower support and independent living.
Penrose RBKC Complex Needs&nbsp;service specialising in supporting people with multiple needs, accommodation and community-based support. We help people that struggle with daily living, mental illness, substance and alcohol abuses, homelessness or offending backgrounds by providing them with support to overcome difficulties existing because of their life circumstances.
We strive to address the inequality of access to health, employment, training, and social care support for people with multiple needs .We understand that many people accessing our services have had to endure trauma and we respond to the impact of these adverse experiences through person-centered, trust-building and compassionate support.&nbsp;
If you have the passion, creativity, and tenacity to make a real difference to people’s lives, challenge stigma and make our communities safer, we would love to hear from you!
ABOUT YOU
We’re looking for an individual who is driven to provide high quality care and support to others, someone who thrives on working in a team, but can also make individual judgements in a proactive manner. You will be confident in working in the given setting and can be compassionate, supportive, and empowering to others with the ability to form effective, positive, and motivational relationships! We work alongside various partners and stakeholders so we are looking for a Support Mentor who can adapt and work well alongside other teams.
OVERVIEW OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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<li>Act as a primary support mentor for a caseload of participants with different needs.</li>
<li>Provide face to face support, and contribute to the development of support plans, risk assessments, and reviews to a high standard.</li>
<li>Create and implement SMART support plans in collaboration with participants.</li>
<li>Participate in and encourage participants involvement in various projects, activities, and initiatives.</li>
<li>Support the service and team to meet key KPIs and objectives.</li>
<li>Recognise support needs in an individual and initiate appropriate interventions to prevent further deterioration.</li>
<li>Complete safeguarding and other referrals where required.</li>
<li>Ensure all participants understand their rights and responsibilities and have access to the right tools and resources, to support them back into society and building networks.</li>
<li>Provide advice, information, guidance and life skills training to participants.</li>
<li>Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external persons and agencies.</li>
<li>Administration duties will vary. may include but is not limited to; complete participant records, reports, support plans, risk assessments, case notes, and other documentation for internal and external stakeholders as required and with accordance to policy and procedure.</li>
<li>Other duties may include but not limited to, maintain clean and tidy offices and communal areas, removing rubbish, reporting repairs and ordering/replenishing supplies.&nbsp;</li>
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Other responsibilities than those described above may be required to be undertaken from time to time and will be expected to be performed to as long as it is within the capability and level of the position.&nbsp;
KEY CRITERIA
What we are looking for:
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<li>Experience of working with people of complex backgrounds, ex-offenders, mental health, substance misuse, challenging behaviours or a good understanding of the sector.</li>
<li>IT Proficiency, ability to learn new software programs, basic Microsoft experience</li>
<li>Ability to manage own caseload and determine priorities with time management. Able to use own initiative</li>
<li>Understanding and/or practical application of key legislation regarding social care, housing, criminal justice and mental health</li>
<li>Understanding and/or practical knowledge of the social and societal marginalisation that can be attached to people with mental health issues, addiction, exploitation, homelessness and within the criminal justice system</li>
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What we would like, but not essential:
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<li>Experience working with different agencies/organisations and understanding the multi-disciplinary approach (For example working alongside MAPPA)</li>
<li>Appropriate professional qualification: NVQ/Diploma Level 2 in Community Justice/Psychology or professional equivalent</li>
<li>Experience of providing housing support and practical assistance within a residential or outreach support role</li>
<li>Understanding of the housing and social needs of people with multiple and complex needs</li>
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Further details of the role, responsibilities and key criteria can be found in the JDPS attached.
WORKING FOR US
ABOUT US
Social Interest Group (SIG) believes that good care and support make for better lives. Our values of ambition, empowerment, transparency, and inclusivity drive everything we do. Our mission is to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation, providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in a range of residential, drop-in centers, community floating support settings (including in peoples own homes), probation settings and people who are in hospital awaiting discharge. We currently do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ashld5Y9cyc" target="_blank">Theory of Change - YouTube</a>
Further details can be found on our website here:&nbsp;<a href="https://socialinterestgroup.org.uk/about-us/our-theory-of-change/#:~:text=We%20operate%20a%20Theory%20of,negative%20past%20experiences%20and%20stigma." target="_blank">Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group</a>&nbsp;
Our Values
Ambition – Eager to succeed and to accomplish as much as possible for our people
Empowerment – Giving staff and the people we support the tools, training, and information they need to achieve their potential
Transparency – Upfront and visible about our actions and open to scrutiny from stakeholders, service users, and staff
Inclusivity – Listening to, understanding, and including all our stakeholders to ensure we make a difference and get things right
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our&nbsp;<a href="https://socialinterestgroup.org.uk/" target="_blank">website</a>.
For Recruitment related enquiries, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk</a>

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