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<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £37,938 - £40,476 a year plus £5,500 market supplement and £963 essential car user allowance (subject to criteria) Hours per week: 37 Contract type: PermanentJoin Our Adoption Team as a Social Worker!Are you passionate about making a life-changing difference in the lives of children and families? Our Adoption Team is seeking an experienced and dedicated Social Worker to support our mission of creating safe, loving, and permanent homes for children.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Recruit, Assess, and Prepare: Work closely with prospective adoptive parents, conducting interviews, compiling reports, and providing expert advice to assist the Panel in making informed decisions.</li><li>Support Matching and Placement: Help approved adopters find the right match, providing support during introductions, placement, and the adoption process, including court representation and training as needed.</li><li>Permanency Planning Leadership: Play a key role in permanency planning by guiding and supporting child care social workers with decisions and processes related to adoption.</li></ul>If you're ready to make a difference and want to be part of a supportive, professional, and diverse team,&nbsp;apply today!Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>We are looking for a compassionate and experienced professional who is ready to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families. If you are a qualified social worker with:<ul><li>Extensive Experience: Significant post-qualifying experience in the social or health care field.</li><li>Strong Decision-Making Skills: Confidence in making professional judgments in multidisciplinary settings.</li><li>A Solid Understanding of Child Care and Adoption: Including knowledge of child care and adoption legislation, and the lifelong impact adoption has on adopted people, their families, and birth families.</li><li>Expertise in Communication: Familiarity with theories and techniques for effectively communicating with children.</li><li>In-Depth Knowledge of Legislation: Comprehensive understanding of statutory responsibilities and quality standards in Adoption Services.</li></ul>We do ask that you have&nbsp;DipSW, CQSW, or an equivalent recognised professional qualification.This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, has a passion for child welfare, and wants to be part of a team that creates life-changing outcomes for children and families.If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!<h2>About us</h2>Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision&nbsp;– that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?<h2>Application process</h2>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.<h2>Additional information</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: <ul><li>From 25&nbsp;to 32&nbsp;days’ annual leave:&nbsp;linked to length of service and grade</li><li>Buying annual leave scheme:&nbsp;buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li><li>Career Pathways:&nbsp;step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li><li>Pension scheme:&nbsp;with generous employer contributions of up to&nbsp;20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li><li>Generous relocation package:&nbsp;up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme:&nbsp;a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li><li>Work/life balance:&nbsp;flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns</li><li>Training and support:&nbsp;unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li><li>Staff offers:&nbsp;includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li><li>Arriva Travel Club:&nbsp;great value savings on local bus travel</li><li>Friday Funday Socials -&nbsp;One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li></ul><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1431294&amp;ptId=12043" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1431304&amp;ptId=12043" target="_blank">download: Social Worker - Adoption &amp; Permanence Team JD (1).pdf</a></li></ul>





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Luton Borough Council

Social Worker - Adoption Team

Job Title: Director of Children &amp; Families Starting Salary: £115,170 progressing to £127,731 per annum Hours: 37 hours per week Base Location: Farnham House, Stevenage/Hybrid Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services Are you a strategic leader passionate about making a difference for children and families? Hertfordshire County Council is driving change and shaping the future of Children’s Services.We’re seeking a visionary Director of Children and Families to lead strategic social care services and champion child-centred practice across a diverse and growing community.You’ll provide transformational leadership through national reforms, oversee workforce strategy, and deliver high-quality safeguarding and family support services. This is a pivotal role, influencing multi-agency partnerships and ensuring excellence in statutory standards.<h4> Key accountabilities of the role:</h4><ul><li>Provide strategic leadership for all children’s social care services, including safeguarding, family support, youth justice, and specialist interventions.</li><li>Drive workforce strategy and service transformation through national reforms, ensuring high performance and compliance with statutory standards.</li><li>Lead Hertfordshire’s safeguarding agenda, chair key partnership boards, and influence multi-agency collaboration for continual improvement.</li><li>Represent HCC at senior forums and partnerships, shaping policy and delivering excellence across children and family services.</li></ul><h4>What we’re looking for you to bring (Person Specification)</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Degree qualification in relevant disciplines and/or additional knowledge gained through management / qualification.</li><li>Professional qualification in social work &amp; registration with Social Work England.</li><li>Significant experience of Children’s Services management and oversight of safeguarding and child protection at a senior level.</li><li>Experience of leading work in the partnership arena and within a political environment.</li><li>Expert knowledge of legislation, best practice, and sector-wide standards.</li><li>Inspirational leader with strong communication and influencing skills at senior level.</li><li>Collaborative and commercially astute, with sound financial understanding.</li><li>Skilled in negotiation and driving change through constructive challenge and partnership.</li><li>Ability to drive around Hertfordshire, using your own mode of transport to travel to other locations.</li></ul>This job role is within the Leadership, level job profile. Please locate this via: Organisational Leadership<h4>Recruitment Information &amp; Timelines</h4>Applications:Please submit your application online, with a CV and covering letter (maximum of two A4 pages) outlining your experiences in relation to the key accountabilities of the role.Closing date:Thursday 27th November 2025 – noon.Technical Interview:A technical interview will be conducted with the Executive Director of Children Services via MS Teams Wednesday 10th December 2025.Final Interview:Monday 15th December 2025 – Farnham House, Stevenage.If you wish to have an informal conversation about the role, please contact <a href="mailto:Richard.Hall@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Richard.Hall@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> or <a href="mailto:Melanie.Lamprecht@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Melanie.Lamprecht@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>If you’re ready to lead with impact and innovation, we’d love to hear from you.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.<h4>Available documents</h4><ul><li>Candidate Pack - Director of Children and Families Nov 2025.pdf</li></ul> 





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Hertfordshire County Council

Director of Children & Families

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



Job Title:&nbsp;Recovery Worker
Location:&nbsp;West Ealing - &nbsp;Unfortunately there is no step free access available on this site.&nbsp;
Salary:&nbsp;£27,000
Shift Pattern:&nbsp;12 Month Fixed Term Contract 37.5 hours per week on a rolling rota between Monday to Sunday from 08:00 - 20:30 including a mix of longer shifts 3 to 4 days a week. You may be required to work outside these hours as per service requirements such as bank holidays and evenings.&nbsp;
<h4>About the Role</h4>
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Recovery Worker to join our team based in West Ealing . We support adults experiencing homelessness, isolation, mental health challenges and addiction. We provide support and appropriate interventions that will enable successful resettlements, and deliver to achieve safer, integrated communities for our stakeholders. The service has two 24/7 multi-bed premises which provide supported housing for individuals facing addiction and homelessness.&nbsp;
In this role, you will work closely with our residents to provide tailored person-centred support to enable our residents to feel empowered to overcome personal challenges, and achieve their desired goals. You will support them with re-integrating into the community through tailored support plans, interventions, and working closely with our stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities include:&nbsp;
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<li>Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of residents and participants at all times</li>
<li>Focusing on empowering our residents to take control over their lives and meet their personal goals</li>
<li>Planning activities to engage residents with other people, communities, and opportunities</li>
<li>Building trusting professional relationships with residents, helping them to achieve their goals and aspirations which could be through tailored one to one sessions, group sessions, in and out of service activities, and general wellbeing check ins</li>
<li>Be a valued and reliable member of the team, completing handovers for night colleagues for a seamless service</li>
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<h4>About You</h4>
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! We are looking for a team player, driven to provide high quality care and support to others, an effective communicator who is able to build rapport with others from various backgrounds. You will be compassionate, supportive, and empowering to others, whilst able to form effective, positive and motivational relationships.&nbsp;
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<li>Experience of working with people of complex backgrounds and/or a good understanding of the sector, particularly around multiple and complex needs and homelessness</li>
<li>Ability to show empathy and compassion to our residents, and different challenges they face</li>
<li>Ability to use, learn and adapt to IT at an intermediate level, including Microsoft and other software programs</li>
<li>Ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and residents</li>
<li>Ability to promote the service and provide outreach-based provision, with an ability to liaise and work effectively in partnership with stakeholders</li>
<li>Understanding of the different needs people with multiple and complex needs have and be aware of the social marginalisation that can be attached to people who face personal challenges</li>
<li>Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency</li>
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Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
<h4>What we Offer</h4>
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<li>25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service</li>
<li>Employer Pension Contribution</li>
<li>Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card</li>
<li>Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more</li>
<li>Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work</li>
<li>Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling</li>
<li>Life Assurance Scheme</li>
<li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li>
<li>Annual Staff Awards</li>
<li>EDI Ambassador programme</li>
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<h4>About Social Interest Group (SIG)</h4>
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.&nbsp;
We believe good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities. Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets. Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future:&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/X5JhCPQy4hBBz6UzwWlv?domain=youtu.be" target="_blank">Theory of Change</a>&nbsp;Further details can be found on our website here:&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/4ZkrCx1MXIp5EETvqakw?domain=socialinterestgroup.org.uk" target="_blank">Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group</a>.&nbsp;
<h4>Additional Information</h4>
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.
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.&nbsp;
For Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk</a>&nbsp;or call our central office on&nbsp;<a href="tel:02036689270" target="_blank">020 3668 9270</a>&nbsp;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.&nbsp;
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Recovery Worker

Job Title: Consultant Social Worker - 0-25 Children with Disability Family Help Starting Salary: £48,226 + £7,146 market enhancement per annum, progressing to £53,459 + £6,984 market enhancement per annum (plus welcome payment - terms apply) Hours: 37.0 Location: Hemel Hempstead - with travel countywide Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>At Hertfordshire County Council, we have a bold ambition to deliver the best possible quality of life for every member of our community. We want people to enjoy a good level of physical and mental health. We want them to find exceptional employment opportunities, and we want them to enjoy all that this lovely borough has to offer, safe in the knowledge that they have a comfortable home in a great neighbourhood. These ambitions are particularly important to our innovative 0-25 Together Service, and it is within this team that you could find an opportunity like no other.The 0-25 Together Service is a fantastic example of what happens when likeminded people come together to deliver specialist services for disabled children, young people, young adults and their families. We want our service users to enjoy as much independence as possible, while reaching their full potential. We want them to be able to take part in their local community and find stability and fulfilment as they move into adulthood. Working in partnership with everyone who comes to us for support, we pride ourselves on being there for them as they settle into successful adult lives. <h4>About the role</h4>As a Consultant Social Worker, you will be based in our West Family Help Team, where you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Team Manager with the day-to-day operations of a busy and dynamic service. In addition, you will provide supervision and guidance to a small group of Family Practitioners, helping them deliver high-quality support to families.You will lead best practice and strengthen our commitment to supporting disabled children and their families. Our West Family Help Team works at the heart of this mission, providing practical and emotional support to families so that children can thrive. Your role will be essential in helping Family Practitioners deliver this support effectively and confidently.You will bring expert knowledge of the legal framework and the multi-disciplinary nature of our work, ensuring that interventions are safe, proportionate, and focused on achieving positive outcomes. Alongside managing a varied caseload, you will guide and supervise Family Practitioners, offering professional advice and reflective supervision to help them navigate complex situations and deliver high-quality family help.Your responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Assessing needs and circumstances across a diverse range of cases, balancing independence with safeguarding considerations.</li><li>Supporting Family Practitioners to implement creative, strengths-based approaches that empower families and build resilience.</li><li>Advising families and their networks on community resources and services that can make a real difference.</li><li>Collaborating with statutory and voluntary agencies to ensure joined-up support and great life outcomes for children.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England</li><li>Experience of working with children and young people</li><li>Knowledge of legislation, guidance, policy, and procedures</li><li>Ability to complete robust assessments &amp; to assess risk</li><li>Ability to work in a relationship-based way</li><li>Understanding of equality and diversity in Social Work</li><li>Ability to input and maintain accurate computerised information and records</li><li>Ability to work on own initiative managing and prioritising own workload under pressure and under the direction of the supervisor</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Knowledge/experience of working with Disabled Children and Young People</li><li>Knowledge of legislation, guidance, policy, and procedure specific to Disabled Children and Young People</li></ul>In return, you’ll be part of a supportive team that values your expertise and invests in your growth with excellent learning and development opportunities to help you be the best you can be. This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC12 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Maxine.Samuel@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Maxine.Samuel@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: 1st DecemberBenefits of working for us <h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). 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Consultant Social Worker - 0-25 Children with Disability Family Help

Job Title: Advanced Practitioner Starting Salary: £48,226 progressing to £53,459 per annum Hours: 37 Location: Farnham House, Stevenage Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Adult Care Services<h4>About the team</h4>Are you passionate about safeguarding the rights of vulnerable individuals and ensuring compliance with the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)? An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Team, which requires a full time Advanced Practitioner to support the Hertfordshire Supervisory Body. You will be a qualified and experienced Best Interests Assessor.As one of three Advanced Practitioners, you will provide leadership in the role of Best Interests Assessor for the council. This position involves undertaking complex Best Interests assessments and offering supervision and mentorship to both qualified and trainee Best Interests Assessors employed by the council and partner organisations.<h4>About the role</h4>As one of three Advanced Practitioners, you will play a pivotal role in leading and shaping Best Interests practice across the council. Your responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Undertaking complex Best Interests assessments on behalf of the Supervisory Body.</li><li>Ensuring compliance with DoLS and supporting the wider council in applying legislation relating to Community Deprivation of Liberty.</li><li>Facilitating and leading Best Interests Assessor Forums to share best practice and drive continuous improvement.</li><li>Working with care providers to enhance their understanding of the DoLS process.</li><li>Scrutinising assessments to ensure they meet all legal requirements and completing authorisation documentation.</li><li>Leading and delivering training sessions within Hertfordshire County Council and representing the Supervisory Body at external events.</li></ul>You would be joining an excellent team, receive regular supervision and will have training opportunities to keep your skills and knowledge up to date<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Qualified Social Worker, Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Clinical Psychologist</li><li>Qualified BIA (Best Interests Assessor)</li><li>In-depth knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards 2009,</li><li>An understanding of the implications of developing case law.</li></ul>Desirable <ul><li>Previous experience in a leadership or mentoring role, such as supervising other BIAs or leading peer support groups.</li><li>Familiarity with triaging cases and prioritising workloads effectively in high-pressure environments</li><li>Experience of the court of protection process including drafting reports for Section 21A appeals or other legal proceedings.</li><li>A proactive approach to personal development, including keeping up-to-date with relevant legislation, case law, and best practices.</li><li>Strong advocacy skills to champion the rights and best interests of individuals who may lack capacity.</li><li>Ability to foster positive working relationships and collaborate effectively with stakeholders.</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC12 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:carolyn.mcintosh@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">carolyn.mcintosh@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: week commencing 1 December 2025Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Advanced Practitioner

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £42,839 - £46,142 a year plus £963 essential car user allowance plus £5,500 market supplement allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Permanent&nbsp;Our CWD Specialist Intervention Team is a team working with children and young people with Mental ill health/emotional wellbeing issues and a diagnosis of learning difficulties such as Autism /ADHD or associated behaviours. The team carry small caseloads and work intensively with families and other professionals – especially colleagues in CAMH. We are passionate, innovative and creative in our approach.Often these young people have disengaged with education and we work very closely with colleagues in education to ensure that they have an EHCP if needed – and the right educational placement for them.As a Senior Practitioner within our Specialist Intervention team, you’ll be responsible for a caseload of complex cases providing assessment, care management and other social work services relevant to the needs of the most vulnerable/ at risk children and families.Under the direction of the Team Manager, you’ll use professional skills and experience to provide practice management to team members.If you have a good working knowledge of young people with autism, mental health and want the opportunity to make a real difference to young people’s lives, then please get in touch!Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>You are a qualified and experienced social worker, registered with Social Work England (DipSW, CSS, CQSW or equivalent), with a strong background in child and family social work. You bring a commitment to delivering high-quality, child-centred practice and supporting others to do the same.You will have:<ul><li>Substantial post-qualifying experience, including in-depth work with children and families</li><li>Experience supporting children with learning difficulties and mental health conditions</li><li>A solid understanding of current legislation, statutory guidance, and best practice in children’s social care</li><li>The ability to manage complex and conflicting demands effectively</li><li>Experience of coaching, mentoring, and practice teaching</li><li>A commitment to continuous professional development—both your own and that of others</li></ul>You are passionate about supporting high standards of practice across your team. Through co-working, mentoring and offering advice and guidance, you help to develop others’ professional skills and confidence. You thrive in a collaborative environment and are driven to ensure the best possible outcomes for children and families.<h2>About us</h2>Luton Council has been selected to deliver the government’s Families First for Children Pathfinder programme.Luton is one of seven new areas in the second wave to be chosen with the aim of protecting vulnerable children from harm and improving services to help more children stay with their families in safe and loving homes.The programme is an amazing opportunity for Luton to shape future social care practice, which includes closer working relationships with our health, police, education and voluntary sector partners.Children are at the heart of everything we do in Luton, and we are very proud of the tremendous work that is already taking place together with our partners, including the development of our Family Hubs and working towards making Luton a child-friendly town where our children and young people can grow up feeling happy, healthy and secure.Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough<h2>Application process</h2>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.<h2>Additional information</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: <ul><li>From 25&nbsp;to 32&nbsp;days’ annual leave:&nbsp;linked to length of service and grade</li><li>Buying annual leave scheme:&nbsp;buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li><li>Career Pathways:&nbsp;step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li><li>Pension scheme:&nbsp;with generous employer contributions of up to&nbsp;20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li><li>Generous relocation package:&nbsp;up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme:&nbsp;a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li><li>Work/life balance:&nbsp;flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns</li><li>Training and support:&nbsp;unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li><li>Staff offers:&nbsp;includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li><li>Arriva Travel Club:&nbsp;great value savings on local bus travel</li><li>Friday Funday Socials -&nbsp;One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li></ul><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1580037&amp;ptId=12024" target="_blank">download: CWD SIT Senior Practitioner JD.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1580040&amp;ptId=12024" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Senior Practitioner - Children with Disabilities Specialist Intervention Team

Job Title: SEND EHC Team Lead Location: Apsley, Hemel Hempstead Starting salary: £42,839 to £47,181 per annum Contract: Permanent, 37 hours per week <h4>About the role</h4>We’re looking for passionate and experienced SEND Team Leaders to join our School Age SEND Team. In this role, you’ll lead a dedicated group of EHC Coordinators who manage Education, Health, and Care (EHC) Annual Reviews for school-aged children.As a Team Leader, you’ll guide your team in coordinating professionals across education, health, and care sectors, ensuring plans and provision are coproduced with families in a truly person-centred way. You’ll champion high standards of communication and quality, while maintaining oversight of performance and ensuring statutory timescales are met.Your leadership will be key in delivering our SEND obligations. You’ll provide supervision, support professional development, and oversee induction, training, and performance management processes.You’ll work to build and maintain strong, supportive relationships with education settings and families, ensuring that EHC assessments and plans are developed with care, clarity, and consistency.<h4>About you</h4><ul><li>Comprehensive up to date knowledge and experience of the Children and Families Act 2014, SEND Code of Practice and SEND Regulations 2014.</li><li>Experience of managing staff and delivering excellent service outcomes in a previous role is strongly desirable</li><li>Current driving license and access to a car to be able to travel to a range of work bases and schools and this role does require you to be in one of our offices regularly and some countywide travel.</li><li>Educated to degree level or have significant experience of a range of work within education.</li><li>Experience of working well under pressure and being extremely well organised</li></ul>If you have an unrelenting drive to ensure excellent outcomes for children with special educational needs and disabilities, and you can motivate and manage a team to achieve this – this may be your perfect role!Advert closes: Thursday 20th November 2025Interviews There will be a two part interview process: First interview will be on Thursday 27th November (online via MS Teams) Second interview will be on Wednesday 3rd December - Aspley (in person) For an informal conversation please contact <a href="mailto:anthony.giles@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">anthony.giles@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>For an informal conversation about the job role, please contact <a href="mailto:anthony.giles@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">anthony.giles@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>This job role is level 11 - Please locate the job profile via: Job profiles - Health and social careBenefits of working for us <h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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SEND EHC Team Lead

<h2>About the job</h2>We are looking for a Family Support Worker who 'Dares to be different’. You will play a crucial role in supporting our families and pupils to achieve their highest potential by providing timely and appropriate support in a friendly and professional manner. You will also be part of the Safeguarding Team as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.<h2>About you</h2>If you are passionate about supporting families please come and join our talented team.<h2>Application process</h2>*&nbsp; &nbsp;Please do not apply on this site&nbsp; &nbsp;*Please visit the website to apply <a href="https://chiltern.beds.sch.uk/current-vacancies/" target="_blank">https://chiltern.beds.sch.uk/current-vacancies/</a><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1659353&amp;ptId=12001" target="_blank">download: Family Support Worker JD Oct 25.pdf</a></li></ul>





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COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SOCIAL WORKERS/AMHPs - Level 2/3 
Full time salary up to £55,672 
Please note the salary quoted above is inclusive of additional increments paid once registered with Enfield to practice as an Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP). 
The Level 2/3 Social Worker starting salary without or until AMHP registered with Enfield is £41,133 - £51,138 
The salary range once registered as an AMHP with Enfield is £45,750 - £53,172 
In addition to this AMHP responsibilities also currently qualifies for a market factor supplement of £2,500, reviewed annually. 
The London Borough of Enfield Integrated Mental Health Service seeks experienced Mental Health Social Workers &amp; AMHP practitioners to fill vacancies in our fully integrated multidisciplinary Community Mental Health Team’s and centralised AMHP Service. 
Our Community Locality Team/Home Treatment Team Mental Health Social Worker &amp; AMHP position provides an exciting opportunity for experienced practitioners to demonstrate creativity to make a real difference in vulnerable people’s lives; contribute to mental health service development transformation, and to influence and shape the practice of aspiring social workers or AMHPs and through Practice Education/AYSE Programs. 
The AMHP has a unique role, given that its work encompasses both practice with both children and adults; consequently, the work is varied and wide-ranging. As such, the AMHP plays a vital and essential role in safeguarding and supporting our most vulnerable residents. 
We seek imaginative and dynamic social work practitioners motivated to make positive contributions to the transformation of mental health social care, asserting social recovering and empowerment models, working in meaningful partnerships with service users, their carers, and families. You will make full use of person-centred assessment skills, using strengths-based and enabling principals, demonstrate coordination and planning skills with a focus on prevention, recovery, wellbeing, and dignity outcomes. 
Enfield prides itself on having a supportive work culture with good working relationships with North London Partnership - Barnet, Enfield, Haringey, Camden &amp; Islington Foundation Mental Health Trust,, and stable management team that gives social workers the autonomy they need to deliver a first-class service to vulnerable children, adults and their families. 
If you are looking for an interesting challenge working within an integrated MDT setting, and looking for a rewarding position with good professional peer support/professional and clinical supervision, or just looking to influence and shape social work and AMHP practice; then this could, be it? 
Enfield is a beacon council in independent living for people with disabilities and is fully committed to the personalisation agenda in mental health. We offer a supportive learning environment through individual and group supervision, with excellent professional development and training opportunities. Employed by Enfield Local Authority and seconded to Barnet, Enfield &amp; Haringey NHS Mental Health Trust, you will benefit from positive practical working partnerships between the two organisations. 
Enfield is situated in North London and is a culturally diverse borough with its ward’s covering amongst 20% most affluent and deprived in the country, whilst featuring industrial, residential, and countryside areas. It has good transport links into Central London and easily accessible being adjacent to the M25 and A406 with good transport links to the rest of the country. 
If you’re looking for interesting opportunities or want to further your career; or just want to contribute to integrated multidisciplinary working for the wellbeing of service users with mental health; and can work with professional autonomy as an AMHP. If you’re motivated, and enthusiastic over personalised services, then we would like to hear from you; we could be your next step? 
Please note the salary's quoted is based on full time hours per annum 
Contact Details - 
If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Debbie Morgan, Head of MH Services – 07903 970387 or Lucy Omezi Community Rehab Team Manager/Head of Service – 07580 881049 for an informal discussion. 
If you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Cinzia Percival, Recruitment &amp; Onboarding Advisor at <a href="mailto:cinzia.percival@enfield.gov.uk" target="_blank">cinzia.percival@enfield.gov.uk</a> 
“This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment”. 
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. 
We do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents. Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your application/CV. 
Why it's great to work for Enfield Council: 
 
 - An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). 
 - Up to 31 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas. 
 - A blend of remote and office based working for most roles. 
 - Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months. 
 - Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods. 
 - Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family. 
 - Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work. 
 
We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That’s why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we’d love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working, click here to find out more. 
If you have previously applied for this role within the past 6 months, unfortunately, a second application will not be considered.

London Borough of Enfield

Mental Health Social Workers  - Level 2/3

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Would you like to become a vital part of our collaborative and innovative team to make a lasting difference to families?
We are looking for a Social Worker or Senior Social Worker to join our team, based from either Milton Keynes or London.
We believe that every child deserves a loving and supportive home. 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.
Position: Social Worker or Senior Social Worker
Location: Based in either our Milton Keynes or our London team, with hybrid working arrangements in place for both home and office working, and travel covering Milton Keynes, North London and surrounding areas.
Contract: Permanent full time – 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Salary Ranges: Social Worker - Salary in the range of £34,053 - £41,620 per annum. Senior Social Worker - Salary in the range of £39,292 - £48,022 per annum. If based from our London office, a location allowance of £3,299 per annum will be payable.
About the role:
Our Social Worker/Senior Social Worker’s role is a pivotal one within our Adoption service.&nbsp; Some of your responsibilities will include:
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<li>undertaking ‘home study’ assessments (PARs) and present these to the adoption panel</li>
<li>support families throughout the matching process and once children are placed, up until the Adoption Order</li>
<li>participating in recruitment activities and training for prospective adopters</li>
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About you: 
As a Social Worker, you’ll bring a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in childcare social work and as a Senior Social Worker, a minimum of 3 years post qualification experience. You’ll have an understanding of child development and the impact on behaviour of interrupted development. You’ll have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrate a commitment to equality, diversity, equity and inclusion within service delivery.
If this sounds like you then <a href="https://www.pactcharity.org/careers/current-opportunities/" target="_blank">apply today</a> to join a dedicated team who are part of something truly meaningful. We look forward to hearing from you!
If you would like to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please contact Ana Billenness, Adoption Team Manager – 07717 833460 – <a href="mailto:ana.billenness@pactcharity.org" target="_blank">ana.billenness@pactcharity.org</a>
Early applications are encouraged as we may review and appoint on an earlier basis if a successful candidate is secured.
Closing date: 9am, Tuesday 25 November 2025
Interviews will be held on: Thursday 04 December and Thursday 11 December 2025.
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. &nbsp;&nbsp;
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. 
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. 
All opportunities with PACT are based in the UK.

Social Worker

Job Title: Adult Social Worker Starting Salary: £38,220 progressing to £41,771 pa (pro rata for part-time) + £1k welcome payment, relocation &amp; car lease schemes (terms apply) Hours: 37 hours or part time Location: Hertfordshire Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Adult Care ServicesAre you passionate about improving lives and empowering people to live independently? Whether you're an experienced social worker or just starting your journey, Hertfordshire County Council offers a range of exciting opportunities across our adult social care services.We’re transforming the way we work through our Connected Lives approach – a strengths-based model that puts people at the centre of everything we do. We focus on what matters most to individuals and their carers, helping them achieve their goals, stay connected to their communities, and live fulfilling livesWhy Join Us?<ul><li>Hybrid and flexible working to support your work-life balance</li><li>Ongoing learning and development to help you grow in your career</li><li>Opportunities for community engagement and volunteering</li></ul>A supportive, collaborative environment where your voice matters<h4>About the team</h4>We're looking for social work England registered Social Workers to join us. We are currently unable to accommodate newly qualified social workers, however you are welcome to apply to be notified of when the opportunities become available.We have opportunities within our adult disability, older people and hospital teams across Hertfordshire.Prevention of Admissions Team - Hemel HempsteadJoin our well-established, integrated Health and Social Care Prevention of Admissions Team, based in Hemel Hempstead, and be part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary service dedicated to keeping people safe and well at home.You’ll work alongside a skilled team of nurses, paramedics, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists, delivering rapid, person-centred care to residents across South West Hertfordshire.You'll be part of:<ul><li>A collaborative, co-located team environment with health colleagues</li><li>A fast-paced service providing urgent 2-hour response assessments in community settings</li><li>A focus on preventing unnecessary hospital admissions, helping individuals remain in the comfort of their own homes</li><li>Operating hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM (4:30 PM on Fridays)</li></ul>Hospital Integrated Discharge Team<ul><li>market forces enhancement per year</li><li>5% operational enhancement.</li></ul>These enhancements are non-contractual payments, subject to a 3 yearly reviewYou'll ensure safe and timely discharges from hospital by:<ul><li>Assessing the needs of patients and carers</li><li>Arranging appropriate care packages</li><li>Liaising with professionals and agencies</li><li>Supporting person-centred discharge planning</li></ul>Barnet &amp; Chase Farm HospitalWatford General HospitalHerts Valleys Community Hospital Team - 24 hours per weekWe offer a 7 day service and currently operate a 1-weekend-in-8 rota across the Hospital TeamOlder People TeamSupport adults and carers with long-term health and social care needs. Our teams work under the Care Act to safeguard, assess, plan, support, and review care needs. Roles are available in:<ul><li>Locality-based teams</li><li>Residential and community reviewing teams</li><li>Crisis intervention and hospital admission prevention teams</li><li>Sensory services</li></ul>East Herts localityWelwyn Hatfield &amp; Broxbourne LocalityNorth Herts LocalityVisit Adult social work in Hertfordshire to find out more.<h4>About you</h4>Essential: • Social Work degree • Registration with Social Work England • Driving licence This job role is within the Health &amp; Social Care, level 10 &amp; 11 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careWe welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.If you have questions about our opportunities please contact <a href="mailto:sheryl.jeram@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">sheryl.jeram@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> or for an informal discussion about the role.This is an ongoing advert with applications being regularly reviewed and interviews arranged.Benefits of working for us <h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. Secondment This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the Secondment Form as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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