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Our staff are our strength, and we value partnerships and collaboration.</p>\n<p><strong>Adult Social Care</strong></p>\n<p>We aim to deliver high quality support to adults in need through innovative approaches and continuous improvement. Join us if you seek an environment dedicated to your development with regular supervision to enhance your career.</p>\n<p><strong>Current Vacancies</strong></p>\n<p>We are looking for Senior Social Workers in:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Gateway & MASH (Front Door and Safeguarding)</li>\n<li>Transitions</li>\n<li>Older Adults Mental Health</li>\n<li>Complex Discharge</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Role Overview</strong></p>\n<p>As a Senior Social Worker, you will:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Supervise Social Workers and Case Management Officers</li>\n<li>Handle complex cases, including MCA Assessments, Court of Protection applications, and s42 safeguarding enquiries</li>\n<li>Support positive risk-taking and least restrictive interventions</li>\n<li>Collaborate with service providers and stakeholders</li>\n<li>Conduct strength-based assessments and reviews</li>\n<li>Make person-centred decisions</li>\n<li>Manage resources within budget</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>What’s in it for you?</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Work in an innovative environment open to new ideas</li>\n<li>Opportunities for continuous professional development</li>\n<li>Collaborate with a supportive team</li>\n<li>Make impactful contributions to adults with Learning Disabilities and Autism</li>\n<li>Enjoy excellent benefits: generous holiday allowance, Local Government Pension scheme, flexible working, family-friendly policies, season ticket and bicycle loans, subsidized gym memberships, and supportive staff networks.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>What We’re Looking For</strong></p>\n<p>Experienced Social Workers who:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Empower clients with choice and control</li>\n<li>Focus on strengths and community connections rather than just services and eligibility</li>\n<li>Help people achieve their goals and stay independent</li>\n<li>Approach situations with professional curiosity</li>\n<li>Are committed to personal and professional development</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Join Us</strong></p>\n<p>If you are passionate about delivering exceptional support to adults and want to be part of a forward-thinking team, apply now and help us make a positive impact!</p>\n<p><strong>Location</strong></p>\n<p>The job is primarily based on Lewisham Sites including the hospital but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis.</p>\n<p><strong>Special conditions</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Relevant Social Work qualification is needed</li>\n<li>Qualified and Registered Social Worker  </li>\n<li>The job is subject to an enhanced DBS check</li>\n</ul>\n<p>The recruitment process is anonymous and we don’t accept CV’s.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://lewisham.gov.uk/mayorandcouncil/counciljobs/applying/how-to-apply-for-a-job-with-us\">Applicant handbook</a> - please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed. </p>\n<p>For an informal discussion about this job, please contact Mary Farinha, Service Group Manager on 0208 314 9287 or <a href=\"mailto:mary.farinha@lewisham.gov.uk\">mary.farinha@lewisham.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p><strong>For a full job description and person specification see vacancy downloads below, and to apply, please click on the apply link above.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Please click </strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2R28Al7gJfA\"><strong>here</strong></a><strong> to see why Lewisham is the place to work within Adult Social Care </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Salary</strong></p>\n<p>£48,618 - £50,646 per annum (SSW).</p>\n<p>N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.</p>\n<p><strong>Diversity</strong></p>\n<p>Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply\">www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply</a></p>\n<p>The Council has a dedicated employment support service, <a href=\"https://lewisham.gov.uk/lewishamworks\">Lewisham Works</a>, which offers Lewisham residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you want to join Lewisham Works, please email <a href=\"mailto:JobsAndSkills@lewisham.gov.uk\">JobsAndSkills@lewisham.gov.uk</a> and an advisor will be in touch with you.</p>\n<p>The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.</p>\n<p><strong>Let’s stay connected, follow us on social media:</strong></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjayKyv_-P5AhXpTEEAHQZnCesQFnoECAQQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Flondon-borough-of-lewisham&usg=AOvVaw13wpKtHnV966_uUph3IPHq\">LinkedIn</a>   <a href=\"https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwi84tDu_uP5AhUJbcAKHZDFDQsQFnoECAkQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fen-gb.facebook.com%2FLewishamCouncil&usg=AOvVaw1PkBiwCy8tNrQ-3VWV2VDJ\">Facebook</a>   <a href=\"https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjNneGW_-P5AhUOTMAKHeoeCtQQ6F56BAgHEAE&url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FLewishamCouncil%3Fref_src%3Dtwsrc%255Egoogle%257Ctwcamp%255Eserp%257Ctwgr%255Eauthor&usg=AOvVaw2CaYxWV1ZHoRan3v_FAIEE\">Twitter</a>   <a href=\"https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjKlP7I_-P5AhWznVwKHSV0AaUQFnoECAcQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Flewishamcouncil%2F%3Fhl%3Den&usg=AOvVaw36nguD1n5OzUQcM1L0Nvuf\">Instagram </a> </p>\n<p> </p>","shortDescription":"<p>Senior Social Worker positions available at Lewisham Council in Adult Social Care, offering professional development and impactful contributions to diverse communities.</p>","salaryDescription":"£48,618-£50,646 per annum (SSW)","publishDate":"2025-06-09T09:20:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-29T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/35b2a1e0-6ede-484b-b01f-ecfd0d8ca664.jpg","score":1,"featured":true,"enhanced":true},{"id":"2b39753c-1d21-44fb-adcf-9526b3ef7e19","title":"Sessional Worker","employer":"Camden Council","department":"","location":"LONDON","locationType":3,"description":"<p><span><strong>Salary: </strong></span><span><strong>£12,000 </strong></span><span><strong>to £18,000 + Travel Allowance</strong></span></p> <p><span><strong>Location: </strong></span><span><strong>Camden Town Hall, Judd Street WC1H 9JE</strong></span></p> <p><span><strong>Hours per week: Sessional - </strong></span><span><strong>12 to 14 panels a year plus 5 to 6 business meetings</strong></span><br> <span><strong>Contract Type: Permanent/Part Time</strong></span></p> <p><span><strong>Closing Date: </strong></span><span><strong>Tuesday 8^th July 2025 at 23:59</strong></span></p> <p><span><strong>Interview: TBC</strong></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span><strong>About Camden</strong></span></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span>Camden is changing on the inside to make life better for everyone. Our residents and communities are at the heart of everything we do. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today and we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind.  Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all. </span></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span><strong>What You’ll Be Doing / How You’ll Be Involved</strong></span></span></p> <p></p> <p><span>A rare opportunity has arisen to join London Borough of Camden’s Fostering and Permanence Panel as an Independent Panel Chair. The post holder would become part of an experienced, professional, and friendly panel central list who are child-focused and passionate about their role in the safe placement of children and young people, who are looked after by London Borough of Camden. The role is fully independent and as such no current London Borough of Camden Employee can apply.</span></p> <p><span>As an Independent Fostering and Permanence Panel Chair, you will have a detailed knowledge of the legal framework of fostering, including kinship fostering and childcare law, as well as an in-depth knowledge of current fostering practice. You will be an excellent communicator, with an ability to chair and guide complex meetings. </span></p> <p><span>The panel meets monthly and the post holder will be expected to participate in regular panel training and work closely with the agencies advisors to conduct annual appraisals of panel members and to support good communication between the agency and panel.</span></p> <p><span>The post is subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring service check and two references will be taken up prior to the interview.</span></p> <p><span>We take pride in getting it right first time and you will receive the training and support you deserve to help you deliver for this already first-rate service from day one. If you have the commitment, drive, and ability to deliver high service standards across the borough, then you are the person we are looking for</span>.</p> <p><span><span>This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Enhanced DBS. </span><span>Please note Camden also offers the DBS update service.</span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong>To view the Job Profile, please click </strong></span></span><span><span><strong>HERE</strong></span></span><span><span><strong> or copy and paste the below URL into your Microsoft Edge browser (please note the attached will not open in other browsers): </strong></span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong>http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/10996841/file/document?inline</strong></span></span><span><span><strong> </strong></span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong>All About You</strong></span></span><br> <br> <span><span><strong>To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories'.</strong></span></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><strong>For this role, you will need to </strong></span><span><strong>hold either a relevant Social Work qualification with two years post qualification experience of working in a Children and Families Division including experience in a fostering service or have relevant personal or voluntary related experience.</strong></span></p> <p><span>You will bring to the role your sound knowledge of the legislative framework of social services departments relating to children and fostering, particularly the Children Act 1989, Care Standards Act 2000 and Fostering Services (England) Regulations 2011. You will be able to respond calmly to unexpected and emotive problems, seeking solutions, modifying plans and arranging the provision of additional services and/or resources where appropriate.</span></p> <p><span>With your experience, you will bring to the role the ability to deal with conflict effectively, involving and signposting other people and services where applicable. You will be a creative thinker, self-reliant and resilient, knowing how to respond to situations in a positive and effective way to gain successful outcomes in difficult situations. </span></p> <p><span><span><strong>What We Offer</strong></span></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span>At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits including:</span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 31 days after 5 years</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Local Government Pension Scheme</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Flexible working opportunities</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Interest free loans</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Access to our incredible staff networks</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Career development and training</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Wellbeing support and activities</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span>Visit 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits' for more details.</span></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span><strong>Inclusion and Diversity</strong></span></span><span><span><strong> </strong></span></span></p> <p><span><span>We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do.</span></span></p> <p><span><span>To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit </span></span><span><span>https://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity</span></span><span><span> </span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong>Asking for Adjustments </strong></span></span></p> <p><span><span>Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. 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You may be required to work outside these hours dependent on service and participant requirements. </p>\n<p><strong>About the role</strong></p>\n<p>This is an exciting opportunity to support individuals with multiple, complex needs on their journey towards recovery, reablement, and independence, all within a compassionate, trauma-informed environment.</p>\n<p>In this role, you'll be at the  heart of delivering high-quality, person-centered support to vulnerable adults who have been or are at risk of homelessness. They are identified as having low/medium support needs. You will create tailored support plans to provide practical interventions, to empower our participants to overcome personal challenges, develop life skills, and achieve their personal goals. You will also work closely in partnership with various organisations to support the different needs of our participants, which may include signposting. Join us on the journey to empowering people to be the best versions of themselves! Our participants include:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Single homeless individuals between ages of 18 to 60</li>\n<li>Socially excluded individuals</li>\n<li>Ex-Offenders</li>\n<li>People with substance misuse</li>\n<li>People who suffer with their Mental Health (Low)</li>\n<li>People who have a Learning disability (Low/Medium)</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>About you</strong></p>\n<p>This role is ideal for someone who has a real passion towards helping others to achieve greater independence. You will thrive in a person centred environment with real compassion and a non-judgmental attitude, understanding that people face different life experiences and sometimes just need that extra support to get back on their feet. We're looking for someone with a genuine passion and felt purpose to help people, challenge stigma, and make a real difference to people’s lives! You will have:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Understanding of the housing support needs that people with multiple, and complex needs face</li>\n<li>Experience of working with people of complex backgrounds and/or a good understanding of the sector</li>\n<li>Ability to use, learn and adapt to IT at an intermediate level, including Microsoft and other software programs</li>\n<li>Ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and residents</li>\n<li>Understanding and/or practical knowledge of the social and societal marginalisation that can be attached to people with complex needs</li>\n<li>Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>What we offer</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service</li>\n<li>Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling</li>\n<li>Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work</li>\n<li>Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card</li>\n<li>Life Assurance Scheme</li>\n<li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li>\n<li>Annual Staff Awards</li>\n<li>EDI Ambassador programme</li>\n<li>Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives.</li>\n<li>Join an organisation with a mission to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives and experiences of all of our employees. We have a team of staff ambassadors who volunteer to actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. They embrace this unique opportunity to deliver awareness, events, and developments to our organisation to support us in ensuring our value of Inclusivity is embedded throughout the organisation. </p>\n<p>SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity. </p>\n<p><strong>About Social Interest Group (SIG)</strong></p>\n<p>SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change. <br>Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: <a href=\"https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/X5JhCPQy4hBBz6UzwWlv?domain=youtu.be\">Theory of Change</a> Further details can be found on our website here: <a href=\"https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/4ZkrCx1MXIp5EETvqakw?domain=socialinterestgroup.org.uk\">Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group</a>. </p>\n<p><strong>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION</strong></p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below. </p>\n<p>For Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk\">recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk</a> or call our central office on <a href=\"tel:02036689270\">020 3668 9270</a> to request a call back. 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You will develop and implement a volunteering strategy which is fit for use, realistic and transferrable throughout the organisation, with a structured programme which ensures a positive volunteer experience. </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lead the co-creation of the organisation’s National Volunteering Strategy in collaboration with various internal and external stakeholders.</li>\n<li>Define clear goals, priorities, and success measures for volunteering across the organisation.</li>\n<li>Develop a clear roadmap for implementation of a volunteer strategy, ensuring alignment with the Group’s wider mission and values.</li>\n<li>Work collaboratively with various teams from operations, people and culture, marketing, finance, and other central teams to support the strategy.</li>\n<li>Design and implement a consistent volunteer recruitment, onboarding and induction process, and manage the sharing of information across the organisation.</li>\n<li>Create and manage volunteer hiring workflows, and ensure these are fit for purpose, and that they align with wider strategies, and system implementation.</li>\n<li>Consult and engage with managers on a regular basis to fully understand and identify volunteering needs across services and co-design a diverse range of volunteer roles that add value and reflect local priorities.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>About you</strong></p>\n<p>We are looking for a proactive individual with a passion for advocating volunteering opportunities and early careers. You will be dedicated to bring new opportunities and drive meaningful change. You will have experience in volunteer management, with the understanding of what it entails, what our obligations are, and the difference between employment and volunteers. You will be driven to have the opportunity to create a process which is new to the organisation, and be self driven to learn as you go, as well as share your personal experience and expertise with others.</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Proven experience in developing or managing volunteer programmes, including recruitment, engagement and retention strategies  </li>\n<li>Ability to design and implement strategies, with a clear understanding of how to align volunteering initiatives with organisational needs</li>\n<li>In depth understanding of volunteering programmes and the knowledge, skills and ability to create role profiles for volunteers</li>\n<li>Ability to build local networks and relationships locally and nationally, and utilise platforms available, including new ones to share opportunities available</li>\n<li>Ability to think creatively to improve processes</li>\n<li>Proactiveness and outgoing approach to work, ability to use initiative to resolve challenges</li>\n<li>Proven ability to juggle multiple tasks and competing priorities within a fast-paced environment</li>\n<li>Attention to detail and quality, with organisation skills</li>\n<li>Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>What we offer</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service</li>\n<li>Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling</li>\n<li>Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work</li>\n<li>Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card</li>\n<li>Life Assurance Scheme</li>\n<li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li>\n<li>Annual Staff Awards</li>\n<li>EDI Ambassador programme</li>\n<li>Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives.</li>\n<li>Join an organisation with a mission to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives and experiences of all of our employees. We have a team of staff ambassadors who volunteer to actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. They embrace this unique opportunity to deliver awareness, events, and developments to our organisation to support us in ensuring our value of Inclusivity is embedded throughout the organisation. </p>\n<p>SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity. </p>\n<p><strong>About Social Interest Group (SIG)</strong></p>\n<p>SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change. <br>Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: <a href=\"https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/X5JhCPQy4hBBz6UzwWlv?domain=youtu.be\">Theory of Change</a> Further details can be found on our website here: <a href=\"https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/4ZkrCx1MXIp5EETvqakw?domain=socialinterestgroup.org.uk\">Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group</a>. </p>\n<p><strong>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION</strong></p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below. </p>\n<p>For Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk\">recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk</a> or call our central office on <a href=\"tel:02036689270\">020 3668 9270</a> to request a call back. Please note that this will take you through to our Central Administration team, who will then communicate your enquiry with us and we will arrange to call you back. </p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><strong>Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions. </strong></p>\n<p>Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our <a href=\"https://socialinterestgroup.org.uk/\">website</a>.</p>\n</blockquote>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£37,000","publishDate":"2025-06-04T15:03:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-29T15:03:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/9c879600-3535-4094-94d1-647d4f41c013.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"0a67dc79-73c5-49aa-9f5f-dd9991e0e5f5","title":"Social Worker","employer":"PACT (Parents and Children Together)","department":"","location":"London","locationType":2,"description":"<p>Could you become a vital part of our collaborative and innovative team to make a lasting difference to families?</p>\n<p>We are looking for a Social Worker or Senior Social Worker to join our London team.</p>\n<p>We believe that every child deserves a loving and supportive home and we are committed to providing the highest quality services to help make that a reality, and we are proud of our three successive outstanding ratings with Ofsted.</p>\n<p><strong>Position</strong>: Social Worker or Senior Social Worker</p>\n<p><strong>Location</strong>: Based in Vauxhall, London with hybrid working arrangements</p>\n<p><strong>Contract</strong>: Permanent full time - 37 hours per week</p>\n<p><strong>Salary</strong>: <strong> </strong>Starting salary in the range of £34,053 to £41,620 per annum for Social Worker, or £39,292 to £48,022 per annum for Senior Social Worker, depending on skills and experience.  Plus £3,299 per annum location allowance</p>\n<p><strong>About the role:</strong></p>\n<p>The Social Worker or Senior Social Worker’s role is a pivotal one within our Adoption service.  Some of your responsibilities will include:<strong> </strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>undertaking ‘home study’ assessments (PARs) and present these to the adoption panel</li>\n<li>support families throughout the matching process and once children are placed, up until the Adoption Order</li>\n<li>taking part in recruitment activities and training for prospective adopters</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>About you: </strong></p>\n<p>As a Social Worker, you’ll bring a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in childcare social work and an understanding of child development and the impact on behaviour of interrupted development.</p>\n<p>As a Senior Social Worker, you’ll bring a minimum of 3 years post qualification experience in childcare social work, and previous experience of completing adoption assessments (or similar), or family finding/supporting children in their adoptive families.</p>\n<p>If this sounds like you then <a href=\"https://www.pactcharity.org/careers/current-opportunities/\">apply today</a> to join a dedicated team who are part of something truly meaningful.</p>\n<p>If you would like to arrange an informal discussion about the role/s, please contact Louise Hartley, Adoption Team Manager, on <a href=\"mailto:louise.hartley@pactcharity.org\">louise.hartley@pactcharity.org</a>.</p>\n<p>Early applications are encouraged as we may review and appoint on an earlier basis if a successful candidate is secured.</p>\n<p><strong>Closing date</strong>: 9am, Tuesday 24 June 2025</p>\n<p><strong>Interview dates</strong>: Tuesday 17 June and Wednesday 02 July 2025</p>\n<p>Other roles you may have experience of could include: Adoption Social Worker, Adoption Senior Social Worker, Adoption Support Social Worker, Independent Social Worker, Fostering Social Worker, Independent Reviewing Officer, Supervising Social Worker, Children’s Social Worker, Child Protection or Safeguarding Hub Social Worker, Looked After Children’s Social Worker, etc.   </p>\n<p><em>Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do at PACT. We have robust measures and best practices in place to safeguard and protect the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we take pride in maintaining outstanding safeguarding standards. </em></p>\n<p><em>Anyone joining our team is subject to PACT’s safer recruitment pre-appointment enquiries, including a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS). The role description provides information on what our safer recruitment enquiries include and the level of DBS required to work in the role. </em></p>\n<p><em>All opportunities with PACT are based in the UK.</em></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Starting salary in the range of £34,053 to £41,620 per annum for Social Worker, or £39,292 to £48,022 per annum for Senior Social Worker, depending on skills and experience. Plus £3,299 per annum location allowance","publishDate":"2025-05-29T15:42:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-24T08:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/93f10445-f695-422c-8582-5c99e7fff0c3.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"5d261564-3878-4325-a90e-9cb5db4c08a3","title":"Senior Support Coach [Female Only]","employer":"Social Interest Group","department":"","location":"49 Bonham Road","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Job Title: </strong>Senior Support Coach</p>\n<p><strong>Location:</strong> Brixton </p>\n<p><strong>Salary: </strong>£28,600</p>\n<p><strong>Shift Pattern: </strong>37.5 hours per week Monday to Sunday on either 8 or 13.5 hour shifts, on a rota. Working hours can include 08:00 - 21:30, 08:00 - 16:00, and 13:30 - 21:30. You may be required to work flexibly around these hours including weekends, evenings and bank holidays dependent on the rota.</p>\n<p><em>Please note, due to the nature of the service, it is an occupational requirement that the post holder is female and the post is therefore exempt from the provisions of the Equality Act 2010 in terms of Schedule 9, Part 1, and Paragraph 1 of the Act. </em> </p>\n<p><strong>About the role</strong></p>\n<p>As a Senior Support Coach, you will play a pivotal role within the service, supporting the Management team to deliver to service KPIs. You will lead by example, supporting the wider team through mentorship and sharing expertise to empower the wider team to achieve their personal and work related objectives. As a Senior in this post, you will act as a point of contact for the wider team, providing specialist support, advice, and guidance to them for their daily challenges.</p>\n<p>the team at HerStory House forms as part of the Offender Personality Disorder (OPD) pathway. They deliver services for women in the criminal justice system who are deemed as high risk, and likely to meet the criteria for personality disorder. The service offers specialist accommodation to high risk/high need women who require intensive support to overcome barriers to resettlement and progress towards independent living in the community. You will form as part of the frontline care and support team, providing support to our residents to help them overcome their personal barriers, and gain greater independence. There may be levels of support required with substance use and harm reduction. You will support the management team with managing the rota and carrying out other ad hoc tasks.</p>\n<p><strong>About you</strong></p>\n<p>We're looking for someone who has a true passion to support those who have multiple and complex needs, with a drive to help support women who have been in the criminal justice system and may meet the criteria for personality disorder. You will be able to build rapport and trusting relations in a professional setting, and able to build positive outcomes. You will have an adaptable and flexible approach to helping others, with an understanding that each individual has different levels and types of support needs. You will need:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Due to the nature of this service, all applicants are required to be female.</li>\n<li>Knowledge/understanding of Offender Personality Disorder</li>\n<li>Ability to provide specialist support to colleagues and other teams on support coach responsibilities and supporting our residents with varying challenges</li>\n<li>Ability to be proactive and use initiative to resolve challenges</li>\n<li>Experience in housing and move on support</li>\n<li>Experienced in facilitating activities which promote recovery and skills development</li>\n<li>Knowledge of trauma-informed care, safeguarding practices, and psychologically informed environments</li>\n<li>Experience in Drugs Management and supporting individuals with substance misuse issues, including harm reduction strategies</li>\n<li>Experience in crisis management and conflict resolution</li>\n<li>Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>What we offer</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service</li>\n<li>Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling</li>\n<li>Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work</li>\n<li>Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card</li>\n<li>Life Assurance Scheme</li>\n<li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li>\n<li>Annual Staff Awards</li>\n<li>EDI Ambassador programme</li>\n<li>Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives.</li>\n<li>Join an organisation with a mission to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives and experiences of all of our employees. We have a team of staff ambassadors who volunteer to actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. They embrace this unique opportunity to deliver awareness, events, and developments to our organisation to support us in ensuring our value of Inclusivity is embedded throughout the organisation. </p>\n<p>SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity. </p>\n<p><strong>About Social Interest Group (SIG)</strong></p>\n<p>SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change. <br>Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: <a href=\"https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/X5JhCPQy4hBBz6UzwWlv?domain=youtu.be\">Theory of Change</a> Further details can be found on our website here: <a href=\"https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/4ZkrCx1MXIp5EETvqakw?domain=socialinterestgroup.org.uk\">Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group</a>. </p>\n<p><strong>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION</strong></p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below. </p>\n<p>For Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk\">recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk</a> or call our central office on <a href=\"tel:02036689270\">020 3668 9270</a> to request a call back. Please note that this will take you through to our Central Administration team, who will then communicate your enquiry with us and we will arrange to call you back. </p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><strong>Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions. </strong></p>\n<p>Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our <a href=\"https://socialinterestgroup.org.uk/\">website</a>.</p>\n</blockquote>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£28,600","publishDate":"2025-05-28T11:37:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-28T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/4c8bd36d-6c6e-4599-bf66-b8687d1d41e9.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"75f63009-d762-421d-b5e1-a56b8906590a","title":"Fostering Panel Advisor","employer":"Southwark Council","department":"","location":"Tooley Street, Southwark, London , Southwark, Peckham, Orient Street Short Breaks, London, SE11 4SR, London Bridge, Castlemead Estate, Camden, Peckham and Southwark, London","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Lead with Purpose. Shape the Future of Fostering. Be the change every child deserves.</strong></p><p>At Southwark Council, we are transforming the lives of children in care. Central to this mission is our Independent Fostering Panel - driving standards, shaping outcomes and ensuring every child finds a safe, nurturing home.</p><p>We are looking to recruit a Fostering Panel Advisor on a part-time contract (21.6 hours per week) to be at the forefront of this vision, influencing strategic practice and delivering excellence where it matters most.</p><p><strong>About the Role:</strong></p><p>As the Fostering Panel Advisor, you will take on a strategic, non-case-holding role within our fostering service. Reporting to the Service Manager and working alongside the Panel Chair, you will lead quality assurance, staff development and regulatory compliance efforts.</p><p>You will support social work teams in presenting high-quality, child-centred cases to the Fostering Panel and provide expert advice to senior leaders, including the Agency Decision Maker and Head of Service.</p><p>This role also involves:</p><ul>\n<li>Providing expert advice and panel oversight to uphold Fostering Regulations and National Minimum Standards</li>\n<li>Leading strategic improvements based on panel outcomes to influence best practices across the service</li>\n<li>Line managing the Panel Administrator and enhancing the panel process</li>\n<li>Designing and delivering professional development initiatives grounded in research and innovation</li>\n</ul><p>Your work will directly influence how we support carers and children, ensuring high standards, clarity of purpose, and impactful outcomes.</p><p><strong>About You:</strong></p><p>You are an experienced and knowledgeable professional with an extensive understanding of fostering legislation, child development, and care standards. You are confident advising at a senior level and skilled in translating complex guidance into meaningful practice improvements.</p><p>We're looking for someone who:</p><ul>\n<li>Has authoritative knowledge of Fostering Regulations, legislation, and national standards</li>\n<li>Holds a strong background in quality assurance and staff development within children's social care</li>\n<li>Communicates with clarity and inspiration, engaging practitioners, panel members, and senior leaders alike</li>\n<li>Is strategically minded, with proven ability to identify themes, implement change, and influence outcomes at scale</li>\n<li>Is passionate about improving the lives of children and ensuring their voices are at the heart of decision-making</li>\n</ul><p><strong>About Us:</strong></p><p>At Southwark, our fostering service is recognised for its high standards, innovation, and child-first ethos. We are a diverse, forward-thinking borough that values creativity, equity, and integrity. You will join a high-performing team committed to continuous learning and development, supported by strong leadership and a shared sense of purpose.</p><p>If you're driven by impact and ready to lead change, we invite you to join us and help shape the future of fostering in Southwark.</p><p><strong>Contact Information:</strong></p><p>For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sophie James via email at </p><p><strong>Additional Information:</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Social Work Qualification or equivalent is required</li>\n<li>Registration with Social Work England is required</li>\n<li>Hours of work: 21.6 hours per week</li>\n<li>Type of contract: Part-time, permanent</li>\n<li>Enhanced DBS required</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Benefits and more information:</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/\">https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/</a></p><p><strong>Recruitment Timeline:</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Advert close date: 11:59pm on Wednesday 18<sup>th</sup> June 2025</li>\n<li>Shortlisting date/s: Friday 20<sup>th</sup> June 2025</li>\n<li>Interview date/s: Friday 27<sup>th</sup> June 2025</li>\n</ul><p><strong>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. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.</strong></p><p>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\">Southwark Stands Together initiative</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.</p><p><strong>Guaranteed Interview Scheme:</strong></p><p>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:</p><ul>\n<li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li>\n<li>Are currently in care, or have previously been in care</li>\n<li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li>\n</ul><p><strong>About Southwark:</strong></p><p>We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark's residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises, and we have a young, diverse and growing population.</p><p>At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark's communities and the council's staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£52674 - £59772 per annum","publishDate":"2025-05-27T09:30:25.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-07-26T09:30:25.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/7faaf850-7aeb-4637-b40f-32b5497394af.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"cbdd846e-87ea-4c56-aa13-70e819281651","title":"Compliance, Risk, Audit and Safety Officer","employer":"Social Interest Group","department":"","location":"1 Waterloo Gardens, London","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Job Title: </strong>Compliance, Risk, Audit and Safety Officer</p>\n<p><strong>Location:</strong> Central Office based in Islington and hybrid with regular service visits</p>\n<p><strong>Salary: </strong>£35,700</p>\n<p><strong>Shift Pattern: </strong>12 month fixed term contract, 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00 with flexibility around these hours as required</p>\n<p><strong>About the role</strong></p>\n<p>This is an exciting opportunity to join our highly skilled and dedicated Compliance, Risk, and Audit team. The team compromises a Director, Head of Service, and 3 experienced officers, with this role completing the team as the 4th officer. Although the team is small in size, they deliver work of significant depth, strategic importance, and exceptional quality across SIG. They play a vital role in supporting SIG's strategic direction through its commitment to high standards of Governance, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, and Continuous Improvement.</p>\n<p>As we have an increasing focus on integrated safety and assurance framework, this role contributes to maintaining a safe and transparent working environment, to help protect and empower staff, residents, and participants, whilst fostering a culture of continuous improvement. In this role, you will drive professional and effective compliance, risk, audit and safety standards, policies, and processes which embed systems which can be used to develop a safe and inclusive environment for all. You will deliver support in data protection, health and embed frameworks throughout SIG which are in line with regulatory and legislative change. </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Review reported AINMs and Safeguarding alerts and work collaboratively with teams to implement effective remedial actions, supporting future mitigation</li>\n<li>Conduct regular service visits and team meetings, focusing on safety reviews, training, and provide practical, informed guidance during these engagements</li>\n<li>Manage data and analyse trends, creating high quality reports, which are clear and readable</li>\n<li>Facilitate and support organisational complaints processes to ensure adherence to policy, timescale, and best practice</li>\n<li>Investigate and lead on whistleblowing concerns and assist the audit and compliance team, champions, Managers, P&C and other relevant teams in acting appropriately on concerns raised and protecting the whistleblower</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>About you</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Previous experience in complaints and incident handling, safeguarding, data protection, and audits</li>\n<li>Previous experience in governance systems and structures which could include auditing, risk management, investigations, and report writing</li>\n<li>Previous experience in managing quality standards</li>\n<li>Working knowledge of health and safety processes and procedures</li>\n<li>IT Proficiency, ability to learn new software programs, and ability to confidently use and utilise Microsoft programs</li>\n<li>Ability to write reports in a clear, readable format</li>\n<li>Proven ability to juggle multiple tasks and competing priorities within a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines</li>\n<li>Awareness and understanding of the impact of stigma and marginalisation on people who have multiple complex needs</li>\n<li>Working knowledge and experience of up-to-date legislation in health and safety in care and support settings, and ability to continuously monitor</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>What we offer</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service</li>\n<li>Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling</li>\n<li>Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing</li>\n<li>Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card</li>\n<li>Life Assurance Scheme</li>\n<li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li>\n<li>Annual Staff Awards</li>\n<li>Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives.</li>\n<li>Join an organisation with a mission to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We are committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We have a team of ambassadors who are staff volunteers and actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity. </p>\n<p><strong>About Social Interest Group (SIG)</strong></p>\n<p>SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We 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.</p>\n<p>Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: <a href=\"https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/X5JhCPQy4hBBz6UzwWlv?domain=youtu.be\">Theory of Change</a> Further details can be found on our website here: <a href=\"https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/4ZkrCx1MXIp5EETvqakw?domain=socialinterestgroup.org.uk\">Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group</a>. </p>\n<p><strong>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION</strong></p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below. </p>\n<p>For Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk\">recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk</a> or call our central office on <a href=\"tel:02036689270\">020 3668 9270</a> to request a call back. Please note that this will take you through to our Central Administration team, who will then communicate your enquiry with us and we will arrange to call you back. </p>\n<p>Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our <a href=\"https://socialinterestgroup.org.uk/\">website</a>.</p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><strong>Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions. </strong></p>\n</blockquote>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£35,000 - £39,999","publishDate":"2025-05-14T11:32:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-12T11:32:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/c8c85a36-93eb-45d6-b642-cb269acf4c1f.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"8ccd33b0-e375-4100-89a7-b306b81a6cea","title":"Social Worker (Adults)","employer":"London Borough of Sutton","department":"","location":"Sutton","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>About the Borough</strong></p><p>In Sutton, there is much for us to be proud of both as a council and as a borough. This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ. </p><p>Looking ahead, there are plans for the delivery of new homes and new schools and the London Cancer Hub is being developed, while the Council is also seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment.</p><p>All of this demonstrates a good track record and an authority that is ambitious and set to deliver more improvements for the borough. We've set out our vision for the future of Sutton in our corporate plan - Ambitious for Sutton. This strategic plan will shape the outcomes we achieve, the services we provide, and the impact we have on residents, to make Sutton a great place to live, work and raise a family.</p><p>Situated in Zone 5, Sutton is less than 30 minutes by train from central London, and south and south west London are easily accessible by public transport. There are 10 train stations which serve key neighbourhoods within the borough providing direct connections to London Victoria, London Bridge, London Blackfriars and St Pancras International. Sutton also has direct rail connections with Epsom, Dorking, Guildford and Horsham, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and West Croydon for the London Overground. There’s also an extensive road network which provides close and easy access to the M25 and M23.</p><p><strong>About the Service and Team</strong></p><p>Adult Social Care is undergoing a significant transformation to address the rising demand for our services. We're implementing wide-ranging changes to improve care for adults and create positive working environments for our staff. We have new leaders and experienced managers who bring innovative ideas to the service and are driving meaningful changes throughout your service delivery. Our goal is to deliver exceptional care that enhances outcomes for our community whilst providing an inclusive, diverse and stable environment for staff to grow their career.</p><p>For more information on our new operating model and teams <a href=\"https://careers.sutton.gov.uk/categories/adult-social-care\">click here</a>.</p><p>There are four Locality teams currently in place, aligned to the four Primary Care Network (PCN) footprint - Wallington, Carshalton, Sutton & Cheam. These services are for older people, people with physical and sensory disabilities and people with mental health related needs. Locality teams bring Social Workers together with NHS colleagues, supporting holistic, integrated working. </p><p><strong>About the Role and Our Ideal Candidate</strong></p><p>Join Adult Social Care as a Social Worker and receive a Welcome Bonus* of £1000 paid in your first month's salary and a Retention Bonus* of £1000 paid for every complete year in service (* subject to payscale). With a total package up to £51,083 including bonuses and benefits, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in social care.</p><p>We are looking for experienced Social Workers to join our Locality Team in Adult Social Care. Our mission is to empower adults to live independently as possible, and we need your expertise to make it happen. As a Social Worker working within the Localities team, your responsibilities will include::</p><ul>\n<li>Undertaking Care Act 2014 Assessments - identify individuals’ care and support needs, ensuring a personalised approach that emphasises the best outcomes</li>\n<li>Completing Care Act 2014 Reviews - evaluating the strength and suitability of an individual's care and support plan, ensuring that it continues to meet their needs and preferences</li>\n<li>Managing Safeguarding enquiries - investigating concerns about potential abuse or neglect, ensuring the safety and well-being of vulnerable individuals.</li>\n<li>Mental Capacity assessments - determine an individual's ability to make specific decisions regarding their care and treatment.</li>\n<li>Undertaking duty on rota basis</li>\n<li>Undertaking DSTS and CHC </li>\n<li>Court related work</li>\n</ul><p>Our teams are renowned for its ability to craft outstanding care plans that prioritise the needs and voices of service users, integrating input from various professionals, families/carers, and external agencies to ensure the best outcomes are achieved.  </p><p>Are you ready to take the next step? We are here to support your growth as you begin your career at Suttons Adult Social Care. Apply now and join us as we navigate this journey toward excellence.</p><p>This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals with outstanding communication skills and a compassionate manner capable of effectively managing high levels of emotional distress. We encourage applications from candidates with experience in adult care and those passionate about delivering person-centred care. You'll join a welcoming, supportive, and energetic team dedicated to providing first class supervision and ongoing professional development opportunities.</p><p>In addition, we would expect the following from all suitable candidates:</p><ul>\n<li>To be registered with Social Work England and hold a degree in Social Care or similar.</li>\n<li>2 years post ASYE working experience as a Uk registered social worker</li>\n<li>Have experience of working in a multidisciplinary team setting.</li>\n<li>Experience in undertaking complex Mental health and Physical health cases.</li>\n<li>Have sound knowledge and ability to deliver social work support to service users and their families.</li>\n<li>Ability to communicate complex social issues clearly to both patients and professionals.</li>\n<li>Ability to plan and coordinate social care plans and aspects of patient discharge.</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Our Offer to You</strong></p><p>As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.</p><p>In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week.</p><p>Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:</p><ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>General Council Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li>\n<li>Public Health Service Localised Flexi-time Scheme - accrual of up to 5 days per year </li>\n<li>Three volunteering days per year in Sutton</li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Car parking scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Application Process</strong></p><p>Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application.</p><p>To support our diversity agenda and reduce the risk of bias in our recruitment activities, our short listing process completely anonymises personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc. Our hiring managers review and short list applications based on the information provided as part of your application as to how well you meet the requirements and criteria for the role, as outlined in the job profile.</p><p>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 submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.</p><p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p><p>We pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen <a href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing\">here.</a> We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.</p><p>We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.</p><p>The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know\">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance.</p><p>#LI-SR1</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£40,755 - £48,531 (£50,574 unconsolidated maximum)","publishDate":"2025-05-09T08:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-07-31T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/38223ec7-5749-4678-a0b9-0dd0289feb01.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"624772bb-eb1c-4838-a7e7-183f0074da8c","title":"Social Worker - Children's First Contact Service","employer":"London Borough of Sutton","department":"","location":"Sutton","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>About the Borough</strong></p><p>In Sutton, there is much for us to be proud of both as a council and as a borough. This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ. </p><p>Looking ahead, there are plans for the delivery of new homes and new schools and the London Cancer Hub is being developed, while the Council is also seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment.</p><p>All of this demonstrates a good track record and an authority that is ambitious and set to deliver more improvements for the borough. We've set out our vision for the future of Sutton in our corporate plan - Ambitious for Sutton. This strategic plan will shape the outcomes we achieve, the services we provide, and the impact we have on residents, to make Sutton a great place to live, work and raise a family.</p><p>Situated in Zone 5, Sutton is less than 30 minutes by train from central London, and south and south west London are easily accessible by public transport. There are 10 train stations which serve key neighbourhoods within the borough providing direct connections to London Victoria, London Bridge, London Blackfriars and St Pancras International. Sutton also has direct rail connections with Epsom, Dorking, Guildford and Horsham, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and West Croydon for the London Overground. There’s also an extensive road network which provides close and easy access to the M25 and M23.</p><p><strong>About the Service and Team</strong></p><p>Sutton’s Children’s First Contact Service  is a single point of contact for all early help and children’s social care services, support for children through to identifying children in need and Child protection matters. The lines is open to all practitioners and the general public.</p><p>Sutton’s Children’s First Contact Service aims to ensure a consistent and efficient response to referrals to the Children’s Service’s. The Children’s First contact Service co-ordinates incoming referrals and seeks to ensure that they follow the appropriate pathway for the child's needs according to Pan London threshold matrix.</p><p><strong>About the Role and Our Ideal Candidate</strong></p><p>Children's Social Worker - Children's First Contact Service</p><p>Welcome and Retention Bonus:</p><p>£1000 paid in your first month salary and £1000 paid at the end of your 1st completed year in service</p><p>£2000 paid after your 2nd completed year in service</p><p>£3000 paid in your 3rd completed year in service and every completed year thereafter.</p><p>Whole package totals up to £47,857 (including Retention Bonus)</p><p>We are looking for confident and skilled Social Workers to work in our Children's First Contact Service. Our objective is to deliver the best outcomes for children and young people.</p><p>Reporting to the Team Manager, you will work within the frameworks of Early Help, Section 17 and Section 47 - processing contacts received into the team on a daily basis, concluding relevant outcomes as to any onward plan.  Your role will include liaising with multi agencies and engage at times in multi agency forums.</p><p>Compliance is key to our statutory requirements and as a Social worker you will deliver all aspects of work in accordance with safeguarding policy, procedure, and standards, ensuring that the children are at the heart of your decision making.</p><p>Our ideal candidate</p><p>The successful candidates will be enthusiastic and motivated individuals with a caring and calm approach who have a thorough understanding of the frameworks that underpin social work practice. You will bring insight and experience to the team and the lives of children and show initiative which will help develop our services to an outstanding standard. You must also enjoy working in a high pace team, being able to deliver consistency, energy, and passion to make a difference in children's and young people's lives. You will demonstrate empathy when dealing with sensitive situations and strong interpersonal skills using different ways of communicating. Showcasing the ability to assess and record a child's needs, applied through evidence based practice to justify decision making. </p><p>We welcome applications from experienced CFCS/MASH practitioners or those with sustained child protection experience and with a clear ability to write comprehensively, speak with clarity and are able to deliver analysis based on evidence and research. </p><p>Our culture of strong, accessible and supportive management will provide you with good regular supervision and the opportunity to take part in case discussions.</p><p>In addition, We would expect the successful candidate to demonstrate the following competences (not limited to):</p><p>you are a Qualified Social Worker with a Social Work degree or recognised qualification and registered with the relevant regulatory body Social Work England</p><p>have completed the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE)</p><p>At least 2 years post ASYE work experience as a UK Registered Social Worker</p><p><br>hold the relevant skills, knowledge and aptitude to ensure that all vulnerable people are safeguarded from abuse and that all statutory functions, local policy, procedures are adhered to in a timely manner and documented accordingly.</p><p>If you have experience in a similar Children's services team, are competent in undertaking assessments, and are looking for the next challenging step in your career with a supportive management team, then apply today!</p><p><strong>Our Offer to You</strong></p><p>As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.</p><p>In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme embraces new ways of working. It provides improved work life balance for our staff as it allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week.</p><p>Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:</p><ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rota if part-time working hours apply)</li>\n<li>General Council Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)</li>\n<li>Public Health Service Localised Flexi-time Scheme - accrual of up to 5 days per year </li>\n<li>Three volunteering days per year in Sutton</li>\n<li>Comprehensive learning and development programme</li>\n<li>Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities</li>\n<li>Interest free season ticket loans</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>\n<li>Car parking scheme</li>\n<li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li>\n<li>Zip car scheme</li>\n<li>Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses</li>\n<li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li>\n<li>Subsidised gym membership</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Application Process</strong></p><p>Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application.</p><p>To support our diversity agenda and reduce the risk of bias in our recruitment activities, our short listing process completely anonymises personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc. Our hiring managers review and short list applications based on the information provided as part of your application as to how well you meet the requirements and criteria for the role, as outlined in the job profile.</p><p>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 submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.</p><p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p><p>We pride ourselves on being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Borough and we aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve - the key highlights from our recent Equalities Workforce Report can be seen <a href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGMTYxsYV0WkCbJAHTDyEDSVwv5YDX9A/view?usp=sharing\">here.</a> We are respectful of difference and realise the positive value of diversity in our workforce. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce. As part of our Disability Confident Committed status, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.</p><p>We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.</p><p>The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. 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Our teams work under the Care Act to <strong>safeguard, assess, plan, support, and review</strong> care needs. Roles are available in:</p><ul>\n<li>Locality-based teams</li>\n<li>Residential and community reviewing teams</li>\n<li>Crisis intervention and hospital admission prevention teams</li>\n<li>Sensory services</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Adult Disability Team</strong></p><ul>\n<li>East - Autism specialist - fixed term/secondment</li>\n<li>West - Watford</li>\n</ul><p>This service supports adults with <strong>learning and physical disabilities</strong> to live independently and engage with their communities.</p><p>You’ll:</p><ul>\n<li>Complete care needs assessments</li>\n<li>Develop innovative, person-centred support plans</li>\n<li>Build networks and raise awareness locally</li>\n<li>Work alongside community care officers, learning disability nurses, and occupational therapists</li>\n</ul><p>This is a <strong>fast-paced, community-focused</strong> environment. A full UK driving licence is required. Hybrid working is available, with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office.</p><p><strong>Connected Lives Gateway Team </strong></p><ul>\n<li>East (Stevenage)</li>\n<li>West (Hemel Hempstead)</li>\n</ul><p>Be part of the <strong>front door to adult social care</strong> in Hertfordshire, focusing on <strong>prevention, early intervention, and short-term support</strong>.</p><p>This role involves traveling throughout Hertfordshire to visit residents' homes and the office, providing crucial information and support to prevent, reduce, and delay the need for statutory services. You will work within a 12-week pathway to connect people with resources that empower them to manage their lives independently.</p><p>You'll</p><ul>\n<li>Conduct assessments and reviews (including carers)</li>\n<li>Develop personalised solutions, and coordinate support to maximise independence.</li>\n<li>Collaborate with various partners while adhering to professional standards and legislation</li>\n</ul><p>Specialist training will be provided to assess functional ability and utilise technology and equipment-based solutions.</p><p><strong>Hospital Intergrated Discharge Service</strong></p><ul><li>Watford General Hospital<ul>\n<li>market forces enhancement per year</li>\n<li>5% operational enhancement.</li>\n</ul>\n</li></ul><p><em>These enhancements are non-contractual payments, subject to a 3 yearly review.</em></p><p>Please note within Hospital Teams, we offer a 7 day a week service and currently operate a one weekend in 8 rota across the hospital team</p><p>You'll ensure safe and timely discharges from hospital by:</p><ul>\n<li>Assessing the needs of patients and carers</li>\n<li>Arranging appropriate care packages</li>\n<li>Liaising with professionals and agencies</li>\n<li>Supporting person-centred discharge planning</li>\n</ul><h4>About the role</h4><p>As a Senior Social Worker you will be responsible for overseeing and supporting the delivery of social services to communities or specific areas. </p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul>\n<li>Coordinating different social workers and support services</li>\n<li>Managing schedules and handling issues or concerns within the community</li>\n<li>Providing emotional support and guidance to individuals and families</li>\n<li>Assessing and reviewing the situations of individuals and families</li>\n<li>Organising and managing packages of support to enable people to lead fuller lives</li>\n<li>Making referrals to other agencies and participating in multidisciplinary teams</li>\n<li>Maintaining accurate records and preparing reports for legal action</li>\n</ul><h4>About you</h4><p>You will be a SWE registered Social Worker, at least 2 years post qualified, who has successfully completed an ASYE program working to the Social Work England professional standards. You will undertake The Care Act assessments for eligible current and historical cases, using our Connected Lives strategy to review and manage packages of care.</p><p>You will also actively undertake a specialist role, e.g. AMHP, Best Interest Assessor or Practice Educator, have a place secured on a course, or commit to undertaking this as soon as appointed.</p><p>The role of a Senior Social Worker is crucial in the discharge to assess model, which aims to improve outcomes for people by reducing the length of hospital stays and promoting independence at home. If this opportunity resonates with you, feel free to reach out. We’re eager to connect and learn more about your interest.</p><p>This job role is within the Health and Social Care job family, level 11 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Health and social care</p><p>To hear more about this opportunity please contact ed.davis@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role. </p><p><strong>Interview Date:</strong><strong>Please note interviews will be arranged as and when applications are received.</strong></p><p>Benefits of working for us</p><p><strong><em>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.</em></strong></p><h4>How to apply</h4><p>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.</p><p><strong>Secondment</strong><br>The Austism position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the <strong>Secondment Form</strong> as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.</p><h4>Additional information</h4><p><strong>Disability Confident</strong><br>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.</p><p><strong>Safeguarding</strong><br>This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.</p><p><strong>Driving required</strong><br>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.</p><p><strong>English Fluency</strong><br>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.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£41,511 with an opportunity to progress to £45,718","publishDate":"2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-07-02T23:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/62e81f27-6960-4e27-bbc3-5710e0823669.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"edec06c6-72a9-45d7-bcca-11c795b171fd","title":"Adult Social Worker","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Hertfordshire","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Adult Social Worker <br><strong>Starting Salary:</strong> Social Worker £37,035 progressing to £40,476 pa (pro rata for part-time) + £1k welcome payment, relocation & car lease schemes (terms apply) <br><strong>Hours:</strong> 37 hours or part time<br><strong>Location:</strong> Hertfordshire<br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent<br><strong>Directorate:</strong> Adult Care Services</p><p>Are 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.</p><p>We’re transforming the way we work through our <strong>Connected Lives</strong> approach – a strengths-based model that puts people at the centre of everything we do. We focus on what matters most to individuals and their carers, helping them achieve their goals, stay connected to their communities, and live fulfilling lives</p><p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></p><ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Hybrid and flexible working</strong> to support your work-life balance</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Ongoing learning and development</strong> to help you grow in your career</li>\n<li><strong>Opportunities for community engagement and volunteering</strong></li>\n</ul><p>A supportive, collaborative environment where your voice matters</p><h4>About the team</h4><p>We're looking for <strong>social work England </strong>registered <strong>Social Workers</strong> to join us.</p><p>We have opportunities within our adult disability, older people and hospital teams across Hertfordshire.</p><p><strong>Prevention of Admissions Team - Hemel Hempstead</strong></p><p>Join our well-established, integrated <strong>Health and Social Care Prevention of Admissions Team</strong>, based in <strong>Hemel Hempstead</strong>, and be part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary service dedicated to keeping people safe and well at home.</p><p>You’ll work alongside a skilled team of <strong>nurses, paramedics, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists</strong>, delivering rapid, person-centred care to residents across <strong>South West Hertfordshire</strong>.</p><p>You'll be part of:</p><ul>\n<li>A collaborative, co-located team environment with health colleagues</li>\n<li>A fast-paced service providing <strong>urgent 2-hour response assessments</strong> in community settings</li>\n<li>A focus on <strong>preventing unnecessary hospital admissions</strong>, helping individuals remain in the comfort of their own homes</li>\n<li>Operating hours: <strong>Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM</strong> (4:30 PM on Fridays)</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Gateway Team West</strong></p><p>Be part of the <strong>front door to adult social care</strong> in Hertfordshire, focusing on <strong>prevention, early intervention, and short-term support</strong>.</p><p>This role involves traveling throughout Hertfordshire to visit residents' homes and the office, providing crucial information and support to prevent, reduce, and delay the need for statutory services. You will work within a 12-week pathway to connect people with resources that empower them to manage their lives independently.</p><p>You'll </p><ul>\n<li>Conduct assessments and reviews (including carers) </li>\n<li>Develop personalised solutions, and coordinate support to maximise independence. </li>\n<li>Collaborate with various partners while adhering to professional standards and legislation</li>\n</ul><p>Specialist training will be provided to assess functional ability and utilise technology and equipment-based solutions. You will .</p><p><strong>Adult Disability Team</strong></p><p>This service supports adults with <strong>learning and physical disabilities</strong> to live independently and engage with their communities.</p><p>You’ll:</p><ul>\n<li>Complete care needs assessments</li>\n<li>Develop innovative, person-centred support plans</li>\n<li>Build networks and raise awareness locally</li>\n<li>Work alongside community care officers, learning disability nurses, and occupational therapists</li>\n</ul><p>This is a <strong>fast-paced, community-focused</strong> environment. A full UK driving licence is required. Hybrid working is available, with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office.</p><p><strong>Hospital Integrated Discharge Team</strong></p><ul>\n<li>market forces enhancement per year</li>\n<li>5% operational enhancement.</li>\n</ul><p><em>These enhancements are non-contractual payments, subject to a 3 yearly review</em></p><p>You'll ensure safe and timely discharges from hospital by:</p><ul>\n<li>Assessing the needs of patients and carers</li>\n<li>Arranging appropriate care packages</li>\n<li>Liaising with professionals and agencies</li>\n<li>Supporting person-centred discharge planning</li>\n</ul><p>Barnet & Chase Farm Hospital</p><p>Watford General Hospital</p><p>Post Hospital Review Teams, North & West Hertfordshire</p><p>Herts Valleys Community Hospital Team - 24 hours per week</p><p><strong>Older People Team</strong></p><p>Support adults and carers with long-term health and social care needs. Our teams work under the Care Act to <strong>safeguard, assess, plan, support, and review</strong> care needs. Roles are available in:</p><ul>\n<li>Locality-based teams</li>\n<li>Residential and community reviewing teams</li>\n<li>Crisis intervention and hospital admission prevention teams</li>\n<li>Sensory services</li>\n</ul><p>East Herts locality</p><p>Welwyn Hatfield & Broxbourne Locality</p><p>North Herts Locality</p><p><strong>Visit Adult social work in Hertfordshire to find out more.</strong></p><h4>About you</h4><p><strong>Essential</strong>:<br>• Social Work degree<br>• Registration with Social Work England<br>• Driving licence<br><br></p><p>This job role is within the Health & Social Care, level 10 & 11 job profile. Please locate this via:</p><p>Job profiles - Health and social care</p><p><strong>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<em>.</em></strong></p><p>If you have questions about our opportunities please contact sheryl.jeram@hertfordshire.gov.uk or for an informal discussion about the role.</p><p>This is an ongoing advert with applications being regularly reviewed and interviews arranged.</p><p><strong>Benefits of working for us <br><br></strong></p><h4>How to apply</h4><p>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. </p><p><strong>Secondment</strong><br>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.</p><h4>Additional information</h4><p><strong>Disability Confident</strong><br>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.</p><p><strong>Safeguarding</strong><br>This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.</p><p><strong>Driving required</strong><br>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.</p><p><strong>English Fluency</strong><br>The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). 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Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. </p> <p>London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard\">Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard</a> employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>About the role:</strong> </p> <p>The Adult Care Management Team are divided into two; the first, manages longer-term, complex caseloads with a high emphasis on Relationship-Based Interventions. The second, manages high-intensity and quick turnaround work under a Discharge to Assess Model. The ethos being to support Adults to leave Hospital when safe and appropriate to do so and continuing their care and assessment out of an Acute setting. Both Adult Care Management Teams hold statutory responsibilities for Safeguarding, Reviews and Support Planning. This role sits in Team 2 which follows the Discharge to Assess model. However, all successful applicants are likely to receive a hybrid caseload of both type of work. </p> <p>The Adult Care Management Team, work with adults aged 18 and over, to identify and care plan for eligible Social Care and Support needs. As a Social Care Assistant within this remit, your role will be to manage your own complex caseload, with the support of a Practice Manager and Team Manager. </p> <p><a href=\"https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/Role%20Profiles/ROLE%20PROFILE%20Social%20Worker%20SWNEW.pdf\"><strong>>> Click here to download the Role Profile <<</strong> </a></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong> </p> <p>Your day-to-day responsibilities may include:</p> <ul> <li>Working collaboratively with internal departments, Health Services, Partners, Statutory and Non-Statutory organisations to secure a holistic approach to Assessment, Safeguarding and Care Planning. </li> <li>Conducting Care Act (2014) compliant Assessments, Reviews and Support Plans which seek to promote, retain, and maximise independence where safe and possible to do so. </li> <li>Conducting S.42 Safeguarding Enquiries. </li> <li>Provide person-centred services to vulnerable adults that focus on evidence-based and best practice. </li> <li>Provide professional advice and guidance to colleagues and partner agencies supporting vulnerable people</li> <li>Maintain properly documented case files, records, and information. Prepare reports as required.</li> <li>Proactively develop professional knowledge, skills, and behaviours.</li> <li>All opportunities to prevent, reduce and delay access to social care services are taken</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Qualifications and Requirements:</strong> </p> <p>To apply, you should have at least 2 years’ experience in a similar statutory role or be able to demonstrate transferable skills to meet the needs of this this post. You will need to have a current registration with Social Work England and provide your Registration Number. We anticipate that an applicant will have the following aptitudes and ability to demonstrate these: </p> <ul> <li>Knowledge and experience of issues relating to people in need, including relevant legislation, guidance & procedures</li> <li>Experience of service delivery which is culturally sensitive and responsive to the needs of a multi-cultural community</li> <li>Ability to work as a team member </li> <li>Ability to work under regular supervision from a line manager</li> <li>Ability to work effectively under pressure</li> <li>Ability to prioritise work and risks. </li> <li>Ability to ensure Performance Indicators relating to service areas are met</li> <li>Ability to participate in change effectively</li> <li>Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing, and to follow through required actions</li> <li>Commitment to the participation of vulnerable people and their families both at an individual and service level</li> <li>Detailed working knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and other relevant legislation, procedures and guidance relating to children and families</li> <li>Ability to demonstrate understanding of the financial implications for a Local Authority when commissioning care and support to meet needs and an awareness of how to consider other funding streams / means of meeting needs. </li> <li>Awareness of current issues in care and support policy and practice</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Terms and conditions:</strong> </p> <p>The below terms and conditions apply to this role: </p> <p>Satisfactory employment references and identity checks; </p> <p>Satisfactory declaration of interest; </p> <p>This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults; </p> <p>Satisfactory DBS check; </p> <p>Continued professional body registration; </p> <p>As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>How to Apply:</strong> </p> <p>Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the ‘Apply’ button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. </p> <p>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.  </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Equal Opportunity Employer:</strong> </p> <p>Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. </p> <p>To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. </p> <p>We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. </p> <p>For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us\">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>. </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Contact Information:</strong> </p> <p>If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Steven Box at <a href=\"mailto:steven.box@walthamforest.gov.uk\">steven.box@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> </p> <p>If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk\">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. </p> <p>The Council’s preference is for online application. 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